Laila (actress) Biography: Husband, Movies, Height, Awards, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Parents

Laila Mehdi, professionally known as Laila, is an Indian actress who has predominantly worked in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films.

She was one of the leading actresses in South Indian cinema during the late 1990s and early 2000s, earning acclaim for her performances in films such as Nandha, Pithamagan, Dheena, Mounam Pesiyadhe, and Kanda Naal Mudhal.

Laila
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Real Name:	Laila Mehdi
Stage Name:	Laila
Born:	October 24, 1980 (age 45 years old)
Place of Birth:	Goa, India
Nationality:	Indian
Ethnicity:	Indian
Height:	5 feet 5 inches (165 cm)
Religion:	Islam
Parents:	Durairaj, Raj Mallika
Siblings:	Shalini, Richard Rishi
Spouse:	Mehdi
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Two sons
Occupation:	Actress
Net Worth:	$3–5 million

Early Life and Education

Laila was born on October 24, 1980, in Goa, India. She is of Indian ethnicity and was raised by Durairaj and Raj Mallika. She grew up having two siblings, Shalini and Richard Rishi.

Growing up, she developed an interest in acting and modeling, eventually entering the entertainment industry while still in her teens.

Details about her formal education have not been widely disclosed, as she began pursuing acting at a young age. She practices Islam.

Career

Laila made her acting debut in the Hindi film Dushman Duniya Ka (1996) before moving to the South Indian film industry, where she found greater success.

Her Telugu debut came with Egire Paavurama (1997), after which she established herself in Tamil cinema through films such as Dheena, Nandha, Mounam Pesiyadhe, Unnai Ninaithu, Parthen Rasithen, and Kanda Naal Mudhal.

She became known for her natural performances, expressive acting, and successful on-screen pairings with stars including Ajith Kumar, Suriya, Vikram, Prashanth, and Madhavan.

One of the biggest milestones of her career came with Pithamagan (2003), directed by Bala, in which she starred alongside Vikram, Suriya, and Sangeetha.

Her critically acclaimed performance earned her both the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.

Following her marriage in 2006, she stepped away from acting to focus on her family before making a successful comeback in 2019.

Since then, she has appeared in films including Alice, Sardar, The Greatest of All Time (GOAT), and Sabdham, continuing to remain active in the South Indian film industry.

Awards and Nominations

• Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil (Pithamagan)
• Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress (Pithamagan)
• Cinema Express Award winner
• SIIMA Lifetime recognition for contributions to South Indian cinema

Social Media

• Laila does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Laila, 45 years old, is married to Mehdi, an Iranian businessman. The couple dated for approximately eight years before marrying on January 6, 2006. They have two sons, whom they have largely kept away from the public eye while raising their family.

Standing at 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall, Laila enjoys traveling, fitness, fashion, and spending quality time with her family.

Following a lengthy break from films, she returned to acting while successfully balancing her professional career and family life.

Net Worth

Laila has an estimated net worth of $3–5 million USD. Her income comes from acting, brand endorsements, television appearances, public events, sponsorships, and other entertainment-related ventures.

Her successful career in South Indian cinema and continued appearances in films have contributed significantly to her financial success.

Filmography

Hindi Films

• Dushman Duniya Ka (1996)
• Insan (2005)

Telugu Films

• Egire Paavurama (1997)
• Ugadi
• Sivayya
• Naa Hrudayamlo Nidurinche Cheli

Tamil Films

• Dheena (2001)
• Nandha (2001)
• Parthen Rasithen (2001)
• Unnai Ninaithu (2002)
• Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002)
• Pithamagan (2003)
• Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005)
• Paramasivan (2006)
• Alice (2019)
• Sardar (2022)
• The Greatest of All Time (GOAT) (2024)
• Sabdham (2025)

Malayalam Films

• War and Love
• Swapnakoodu
• Mahasamudram

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