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Pritha Hari

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Pritha Hari, born as Preetha Vijayakumar, is a former South Indian actress who worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The daughter of veteran actors Vijayakumar and Manjula Vijayakumar, she grew up in a family deeply rooted in the film industry, with siblings like Arun Vijay, Vanitha, and Sridevi Vijayakumar also pursuing acting careers.

Pritha Hari, born as Preetha Vijayakumar, is a former South Indian actress who worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema during the late 1990s and early 2000s. The daughter of veteran actors Vijayakumar and Manjula Vijayakumar, she grew up in a family deeply rooted in the film industry, with siblings like Arun Vijay, Vanitha, and Sridevi Vijayakumar also pursuing acting careers.

Pritha Hari, born as Preetha Vijayakumar on January 10, 1983, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a former Indian actress who worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. She hails from one of the most respected families in South Indian cinema, being the daughter of veteran actors Vijayakumar and Manjula Vijayakumar. Her siblings, including Arun Vijay, Vanitha Vijayakumar, and Sridevi Vijayakumar, have also made their mark in the film industry, making acting a natural path for her. Pritha made her debut in the Telugu film Rukmini (1997), opposite Vineeth, which showcased her charm and screen presence. She then entered Tamil cinema with Sandhippoma (1998), gaining recognition among Tamil audiences. One of her most notable performances came in the blockbuster Padayappa (1999), where she played the daughter of Rajinikanth, a role that brought her widespread attention.
Pritha Hari, born as Preetha Vijayakumar on January 10, 1983, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, is a former Indian actress who worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. She hails from one of the most respected families in South Indian cinema, being the daughter of veteran actors Vijayakumar and Manjula Vijayakumar. Her siblings, including Arun Vijay, Vanitha Vijayakumar, and Sridevi Vijayakumar, have also made their mark in the film industry, making acting a natural path for her. Pritha made her debut in the Telugu film Rukmini (1997), opposite Vineeth, which showcased her charm and screen presence. She then entered Tamil cinema with Sandhippoma (1998), gaining recognition among Tamil audiences. One of her most notable performances came in the blockbuster Padayappa (1999), where she played the daughter of Rajinikanth, a role that brought her widespread attention.

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Born January 10, 1983 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Hari
Relatives Arun Vijay (half-brother, actor), Vanitha Vijayakumar (actress),Sridevi Vijayakumar (actress),Anitha & Kavitha Vijayakumar
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Actress

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She is a former South Indian actress and daughter of veteran actors Vijayakumar & Manjula.

She was born on January 10, 1983, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Her notable works include Rukmini (Telugu debut, 1997), Sandhippoma (Tamil debut, 1998), and Padayappa (as Rajinikanth’s daughter).

No, she retired from films after her marriage in 2002.

She is a businesswoman, managing dubbing/editing studios and other ventures with her husband.

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Trivia

Pritha Hari is the daughter of veteran actors Vijayakumar and Manjula Vijayakumar, making her part of one of Tamil cinema’s most respected film families.
She made her debut with the Telugu film Rukmini (1997) and later appeared in Rajinikanth’s blockbuster Padayappa (1999) as his daughter.
Despite a promising career, she left acting after marrying director Hari in 2002.
Along with her husband, she runs Good Luck Studios in Chennai, a well-known dubbing and editing facility.

Quotes

“Family has always been my biggest strength.”
“Cinema gave me recognition, but my life found balance after marriage and motherhood.”

Trademarks

Graceful and traditional screen presence.
Known for portraying family-oriented and elegant roles.
Strong association with Rajinikanth’s Padayappa due to her memorable daughter role.

Nicknames

Fans sometimes refer to her as “Padayappa Daughter” because of her iconic role in the Rajinikanth film.
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