Ahaana Krishna is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. She is known for her work in films such as Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela (2017) and Luca (2019), and has also appeared in Tamil productions.
| Name | Ahaana Krishna |
|---|---|
| Profession | Actress |
| Industry | Malayalam cinema (also Tamil) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Family | Daughter of Malayalam actor Krishna Kumar |
Ahaana Krishna is the daughter of actor Krishna Kumar, a familiar face in Malayalam cinema and television. She grew up in Kerala and entered films in her late teens, initially appearing in supporting roles before taking on lead parts.
Ahaana made her acting debut in the Malayalam film Njan Steve Lopez (2014), directed by Rajeev Ravi. She subsequently took on larger roles in family-oriented and youth-centric films.
One of her notable performances came with Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela (2017), directed by Althaf Salim and produced by Fahadh Faasil under the Fahadh Faasil and Friends banner. The film, which dealt with a family coping with cancer, was a commercial and critical success.
She subsequently appeared in Luca (2019), directed by Arun Bose, opposite Tovino Thomas. The film was well received for its visual style and performances. Other Malayalam credits include Pretham Undu Sookshikkuka and Vallikudilile Vellakkaran.
As part of a generation of younger Malayalam actresses who emerged in the mid-2010s, Ahaana Krishna has worked alongside leading actors of her era including Fahadh Faasil, Nivin Pauly and Tovino Thomas, contributing to films associated with the so-called new wave of Malayalam cinema.