Janany Kunaseelan (born August 27, 1999) is a Sri Lankan Tamil actress, model, video jockey, and former newsreader who gained recognition across Tamil media industries in Sri Lanka and India. Born in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, she is of Tamil ethnicity and holds Sri Lankan nationality. Janany studied at Jaffna National College of Education and built her early career as a TV anchor and presenter for Capital TV and IBC Tamil. Known on Instagram as @janany_kj, she currently has over 700K+ followers.
Janany rose to fame through her appearance as a contestant on Bigg Boss Tamil Season 6 (2022), where her engaging personality earned her a strong fan base. She further expanded her acting portfolio with a role as Shruthi in the hit Tamil film Leo (2023), starring Vijay, Trisha, and Sanjay Dutt. In 2023, she also appeared on the popular reality cooking show Cooku with Comali, showcasing her versatility in both reality TV and film. She has previously represented brands such as Swarnalaya Jewellery and Grabo365, and her vibrant online presence spans TikTok and YouTube.
Janany is currently single and continues to thrive as a multi-platform entertainer, balancing her roots in Sri Lankan media with her growing success in Tamil cinema and television