Priyanka Mohan's Solo Lead Role Marks Career Milestone After Seven Years Priyanka Arul Mohan, an actress who transitioned from engineering to cinema, is making headlines with her solo lead film, Made in Korea, now streaming on Netflix. The movie, directed by Ra. Karthik, premiered on March 12, 2026, and marks her first major role as the central character. After seven years in the industry, the 31-year-old actress is finally stepping into the spotlight as the protagonist of her own story. Born in 1995, Priyanka grew up in Bengaluru, where she pursued a degree in Biological Engineering at PES University. While her academic path was clear, her passion for theatre began during college. She participated in stage plays, a hobby that eventually led her to acting. In an earlier interview with The Hindu, she described her initial foray into theatre as an experiment to explore alternative career options. Her parents, supportive of her creative interests, encouraged her to pursue her passion. Priyanka’s family background also shaped her linguistic and cultural identity. Her mother is from Karnataka, and her father is Tamil, which influenced her fluency in both Kannada and Tamil. Over time, she also learned Telugu, noting the similarities between the languages. This multilingual versatility has become a key asset in her career, allowing her to work across South Indian cinema. Her acting debut came in 2019 with the Kannada film Ondh Kathe Hella. The same year, she gained wider recognition for her role in the Telugu film Gang Leader, starring alongside Nani. This project solidified her presence in the industry and opened doors to collaborations with other prominent actors, including Sivakarthikeyan and Pawan Kalyan. The release of Made in Korea represents a significant turning point in her career.#netflix #priyanka_arul_mohan #ra_karthik #made_in_korea #the_hindu
Priyanka Mohan on how filming ‘Made In Korea’ was an experience to cherish Ahead of the release of Netflix’s cross-cultural project Made In Korea, actor Priyanka Arul Mohan and director Ra Karthik shared insights about their journey filming in Seoul, working with a Korean cast and crew, and how the film became a journey of discovery. The film follows Shenba, a character played by Mohan, as she navigates her fascination with South Korea, moving from her hometown in Tamil Nadu to the Land of Morning Calm. For Shenba, South Korea is a distant, almost fantastical place filled with K-Pop and K-Drama dreams. Initially, she believes a train will take her there, but as she grows, her yearning to visit the country deepens. The film blends her personal journey with family and relationship drama, avoiding the typical romance tropes of K-Dramas. Director Ra Karthik emphasized that the story was crafted to connect with fans of K-Pop and K-Dramas by focusing on the shared aspiration of visiting South Korea. “I wanted to explore both the fantasy and realities of this dream,” he explained, “and have her journey through human values rather than romance.” Mohans’ role as Shenba marked a milestone in her career, as it was her first film where she took the lead. The Tamil-Korean collaboration, a first for the region, brought together a diverse cast, including Korean actors like Park Hye-jin, known for her role in Squid Game. Priyanka described the experience as immersive, noting how the team, like Shenba, was constantly learning and discovering new aspects of Korean culture, food, and values during their one-and-a-half months of filming. Karthik shared his own experiences navigating Seoul, recalling how he arrived a week before the crew and had to figure out transportation and daily life on his own.#priyanka_arul_mohan #ra_karthik #made_in_korea #park_hye_jin #seoul
