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Nayani Pavani Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 12, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth17 August 1998

Age26 Years

BirthplaceHyderabad, Telangana

ProfessionActress, Dancer, Model, Social Media Personality

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyMother - Bharathi Madhi Raju; Sister - Nayani Chaitanya; Father - businessman (deceased 3 January 2023)

Nayani Pavani Biography

Nayani Pavani is an Indian actress, dancer, model and social media personality from Hyderabad who rose to prominence through short-form video content and a

Early life and background

Nayani Pavani was born on 17 August 1998 in Hyderabad, Telangana. Raised in the city she still calls home, Pavani grew up in a family that includes her mother, Bharathi Madhi Raju, a retired government employee, and an elder sister, Nayani Chaitanya. Her father was a businessman who passed away on 3 January 2023.

Pavani’s given name is Sai Pavani Raju and she is also known by the nickname Pandu. She is Indian by nationality and her zodiac sign is Leo.

Career

Pavani began gaining public attention during her college years by creating videos for TikTok, which helped build her early audience. From those beginnings she expanded into modeling, acting and dancing, and established a visible presence on social media where she has promoted lifestyle and fashion brands.

Her screen work spans short films, music videos, web series and feature films in Telugu. She has appeared in short films such as Keraf Anakapalli, Mithrama and Puri Pashulu 2.0, and featured in cover-song music videos including Azhagiye En Tamilselvi. On the web, she has been seen in series titled Entha Ghatu Prema and Bablu vs Subbulu.

Pavani’s film credits include a role in the 2018 romantic action thriller Neevevaro, followed by appearances in Suryakantham (2019) and Nee Jathaga (2021). On television, she took part in the dance reality show Dhee on ETV in 2022 and later joined the cast of Bigg Boss Telugu season 7 as a wild card contestant in 2023.

In addition to acting, she has hosted stage shows both in India and internationally, and has taken part in brand photoshoots. She has endorsed products on her Instagram account for companies such as Daniel Wellington and Sugar Cosmetics. In recognition of her digital presence, Pavani received the DIA Influencer of the Year award in 2022.

Public profile

Pavani’s public image is shaped by her work across social platforms, modeling and regional entertainment. She is active on Instagram, where she posts promotional content, fitness updates and lifestyle images. Fitness is a visible part of her routine and she is known to visit the gym regularly.

Personal life

Pavani is unmarried. She owns a pet dog named Kissu Thalli and has several tattoos. Her preferred attire includes sarees, and she favors the colors black and red. Her stated holiday destination is Goa and she enjoys coffee.

Latest updates

In 2023 Pavani participated in Bigg Boss Telugu season 7 as a wild card entrant. Her earlier television work includes competing on Dhee in 2022 and continuing to expand her presence across films, web series and stage hosting.

Physical characteristics

Pavani’s height is listed at approximately 162 cm (1.62 m / 5 ft 4 in). She has brown hair and brown eyes.

Selected credits and appearances

Neevevaro (actor, 2018)
Suryakantham (actor, 2019)
Nee Jathaga (actor, 2021)
Dhee (dance reality show contestant, 2022)
Bigg Boss Telugu 7 (wild card contestant, 2023)
Entha Ghatu Prema (web series)
Bablu vs Subbulu (web series)
Keraf Anakapalli, Mithrama, Puri Pashulu 2.0 (short films)

She has also appeared in music videos and has hosted stage events.
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Recent Work

Bigg Boss Telugu 7

Appeared as a wild card contestant on the reality TV show (2023).

2023
Dhee

Contestant on the dance reality TV show which aired on ETV (2022).

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Rose to fame through TikTok short-form videos
  2. Acted in Telugu feature films and web series
  3. Hosted stage shows in India and abroad
  4. Received DIA Influencer of the Year award in 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Nayani Pavani born?

17 August 1998

What is Nayani Pavani known for?

Actress, Dancer, Model, Social Media Personality

What is Nayani Pavani’s marital status?

Unmarried