Divya Sreedhar is an Indian actress and TV personality known for her work in the Malayalam film industry and regional TV. Born on 27 August 1984 in Kannur, Kerala, India, she has come out as a very versatile performer, which in turn has got the audience, whom she is also able to reach via her social media presence. In 2026, Divya will be 41 years old. She is also into it at this time, which also reports that she is very much into her career as an actor, but also at the same time is very much involved in her family life and creative pursuits.
In Kerala during her formative years, Divya displayed a propensity for performance. While pursuing formal education, she also did not abandon her creative growth; instead, she completed her undergraduate studies before entering the world of entertainment. What she had at an early age was an inclination towards drama and storytelling, which in turn became the base for the career that she built out in the years to come.
Career
Divya Sreedhar began her acting career in the early 2000s when she appeared in Malayalam films. She first came to notice for her supporting roles in a few regional projects, which in turn helped her to take root in the industry. Her early film work in movies like Bus Conductor and Pachakuthira saw to that, which she did so with great naturalness, even in the minor roles.
After some time away from the big screen, Divya got back to acting in 2019, which also saw her foray into TV. Her breakthrough in the small screen was in the Malayalam series Bhadra, where she was lauded for the emotional range and connection she brought to the role. From that point on, she was a hit in serials like Varan Doctor Aanu (2023) and Patharamattu (2023), which in turn grew her fan base and which in turn secured her status as a talented TV artist.
In 2023 and into 2024, Divya appeared in the films Kaathu Kaathoru Kalyanam and Manathe Kottaram, which straddled film and television. What we see in her body of work is a shift toward more complex character studies, which in turn display Divya’s range as an actress, which she uses to bring to life dramatic, emotional and very real everyday roles on screen.
Beyond what is seen in traditional media, Divya has also put herself out there on digital platforms. She has a large social media following, which is mainly on Instagram, where she posts creative reels and very personal parts of her life, both professional and personal. What she puts out is very engaging, which in turn has a charismatic quality to it, thus making her a relatable figure to a wide range of fans that span many age groups. She is a modern-day entertainer who is putting in work in the traditional film industry but also very much at home in the digital space, which is what we see today.
Personal Life and Hobbies
Divya lives out in the public eye what it means to have a home filled with love and family. In October 2024, which saw the end of a long courtship, she wed Kriss Venugopal at a very cultural affair, which also marked their union. Also a lawyer by profession, Kriss is the father of their two children, a son named Devanand and a daughter named Maya, whom Divya often talks about as they are very much a part of who she is today.
Outside of her professional life, which is very demanding, Divya has a passion for cooking and researching various types of world food, which she also uses as a time to relax and an outlet for creativity. Also at home in the dance studio, which, although it is a hobby in itself, also does in fact improve her artistic ability, which in turn is very supportive of her work as an actress. Also, a dedicated animal person who is very much in the open about her connection with her Shih Tzu named Zera. These personal interests put out a full picture of the woman behind the public figure and present a life that is very well-rounded, which includes very private aspects also.
