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Iyal, an Indian child actor, gained recognition for her role as Parthiban’s daughter in the Tamil film Leo (2023). Vijay essayed the lead role of Parthiban in the film. She is the daughter of popular Tamil actor Arjunan.
Wiki/Biography
Iyal was born on Tuesday, 31 May 2016 (age 7 years; as of 2023) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Her zodiac sign is Gemini. She enrolled at Chinmaya Vidyalaya, Chennai.
Physical Appearance
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
Iyal’s father’s name is Arjunan Nandakumar, who is an actor. He is famous for playing comedic roles in Tamil films such as Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi (2012), Tik Tik Tik (2018), and Oh My Ghost (2022). Her mother’s name is Gayathri Arjunan, who is a homemaker.
Iyal’s parents
She has a twin brother Ilan, who is also a child actor.
Iyal with her twin brother
Career
Film and Web Series
Iyal made her debut with the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru (2020) along with her brother.
Poster of the film ‘Soorarai Pottru’
In 2022, she appeared in the Tamil film Mission: Chapter 1 Achcham Enbadhu Illayae.
Poster of the film Mission: Chapter 1 Achcham Enbadhu Illayae (2022) starring Iyal
In 2023, she played a role in the Tamil film Thalapathy 67, which was later titled Leo.
Iyal in the film Leo
In September 2023, Disney+ Hotstar announced a Tamil web series titled Parachute, starring Iyal.
Iyal in a media conference for the web series Parachute
Advertisements
She starred in different TV ads for brands such as Mangaldeep Agarbattis and Pears.
She has appeared on numerous posters for different clothing brands.
Iyal featured on the poster of a clothing brand
Awards
- 2022: Best Child Artist Award from Kartik Fine Arts for the play Aval Peyar Sakthi
Iyal receiving the Best Child Artist Award from Kartik Fine Arts for the play Aval Peyar Sakthi
- 2022: Best Child Artiste Award for the play Aval Peyar Sakthi at Kodai Nataka Vizha
Ilan Iyal’s Instagram story about winning award
Facts/Trivia
- She is affectionately called Baby Iyal by her friends and family members.
- In 2022, she acted in a Tamil play titled Aval Peyar Sakthi.
Iyal in the play Aval Peyar Sakthi