Navayuga Kugaarajah (born on September 16) is a Sri Lankan Tamil actress, filmmaker, and writer from Jaffna, Sri Lanka, currently living in Colombo. She is best known for her roles in Komaali Kings (2018) and The Sixth Land (2020), alongside her impactful work as a writer and director. On Instagram, she is active under the handle @navayugakugarajah, where she has 11.9K+ followers. She studied at Vavuniya National College of Education and Madurai Kamaraj University, before completing advanced courses in Transmedia Storytelling at the University of Sydney and the Film & TV Industry Essentials program at NYU Tisch School of the Arts.
Professionally, Navayuga has built a strong career as an actress, director, and writer. She is the Founder & Director of Aara Productions Pvt Ltd, where she creates films with cultural and social significance. As an actress, she appeared in Komaali Kings (2018), Single Palm Tree (2018), The Sixth Land (2020), and Pottu (2021), taking on roles that highlight emotional and cultural narratives. Beyond acting, she has directed and written short films such as Pettaik Kozhi Koovi (2021) and Pottu (2021). Her works emphasize themes of justice, resilience, and Tamil identity, cementing her as a powerful storyteller in Sri Lanka’s Tamil cinema.
On the personal front, Navayuga hails from Jaffna and now resides in Colombo. She is single and remains focused on her artistic and professional growth. With her dedication to filmmaking and acting, she continues to gain recognition as one of Sri Lanka’s notable independent cinema voices.
