Kavipriya “Kavi” Manoharan, a Sri Lankan actress, TV host, and qualified accountant, was born on January 29 in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and grew up in the coastal town of Wattala. Proudly Sri Lankan and of Tamil heritage, she is fluent in Tamil and conversant in Sinhala and English. She completed her schooling locally before earning professional credentials in accounting. The daughter of Vythegi and Manoharan, Kavi now lives in Sri Lanka, balancing her creative career with a solid professional background. She is a familiar face to South Asian audiences and engages with over 160K+ followers on Instagram as @kavipriya_.
Kavipriya first gained recognition as the charming host of “Shakthi Chat” on Shakthi TV, where her confident presentation and lively personality made her a household name. In 2024, she transitioned to acting, making her big-screen debut as Magizhnila in the Tamil-language fantasy thriller Aaragan, released on October 4. Her performance was praised for its warmth and emotional nuance, cementing her status as one of Sri Lanka’s emerging talents in cinema.
Away from the screen, Kavi is known for her down-to-earth charm and personal style. She is currently single and enjoys a simple, balanced life. Her favorite colors are brown and black, she loves cricket, adores the works of actors Dhanush and Samantha along with Scarlett Johansson, and listens to music legends S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Shankar Mahadevan. Whether at home, on set, or interacting with fans online, she continues to inspire with her positivity and authenticity.
