Over the years, many popular Kollywood actresses have changed their real names to suit the cine industry. While some names are given by their first director, some of them alter their original name to sound more media-friendly and glamorous.

Today, let's take a look at the actresses who changed their birth name after kickstarting their acting career.

Nayanthara
Real Name: Diana Mariam Kurian

Tamannaah
Real Name: Tamanna Bhatia

Anushka Shetty
Real Name: Sweety Shetty

Priyamani
Real Name: Priya Vasudev Mani Iyer

Oviya
Real Name: Helen Nelson

Sneha
Real Name: Suhasini Rajaram

Sridevi
Real Name: Shree Amma Yanger Ayyapan

Meera Jasmine
Real Name: Jasmine Mary Joseph

Silk Smitha
Real Name: Vijayalakshmi Vadlapati

Revathi
Real Name: Asha Kelunni Nair

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