Pragya Nagra(born December 14, 1998) is an Indian actress known for her appearances in Tamil and Malayalam language films. She made her debut in the Tamil film Varalaru Mukkiyam in 2022 and in the Malayalam film Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna.
Personal life
Pragya Nagra was born into a Punjabi family in Ambala, Haryana. She completed her schooling and college studies in Delhi before starting her career in modelling. Nagra's father served in the Indian armed forces and was posted in Chennai for a period, which led to her frequent visits to the city. While pursuing her engineering studies in Delhi, she developed an interest in modelling and went on to feature in over 100 commercials. Nagra was also a member of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) during her studies, and aspired to join the armed forces. However, she eventually decided to pursue a career in the film industry and moved to Chennai.
Career
Pragya Nagra played the role of a Malayali girl opposite Jiiva in the Tamil film Varalaru Mukkiyam, which was released in 2022. Although the film received negative reviews from both critics and the audience, Nagra's acting skills were noted by the industry.
She appeared in the Malayalam film Nadikalil Sundari Yamuna, a socio-political drama in which she played the role of a Kannada girl. Prior to her acting career, Nagra worked as a model and appeared in commercials. Her passion for acting developed during her frequent visits to Chennai, and she eventually decided to move to the film industry.