Diya Palakkal is an Indian television actress who has worked across Kannada and Tamil television, progressing from child-artist roles to playing the lead protagonist in a major Kannada television drama.
She is currently best known for playing Deepa in ZEE Kannada’s Brahmagantu, where she appears opposite Bhuvan Gowda. The character and its focus on social perceptions of beauty gave Diya an opportunity to take on a distinctly de-glamorous appearance for the role.
Before Brahmagantu, Diya appeared in television serials including Kinnari, Lakshmi Stores, Sarvamangala Mangalye and Raja Rani. She has worked across major Kannada and Tamil television channels including ZEE Kannada, Colors Kannada, Star Suvarna, Sun TV and Star Vijay.
Her acting work also extends beyond television. Diya appeared as younger Sita in the Kannada drama Ammachi Yemba Nenapu.
📺 Diya Palakkal Serials List
| Serial | Character | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brahmagantu | Deepa | ZEE Kannada | Kannada |
| Kinnari | Aishwarya | Colors Kannada | Kannada |
| Lakshmi Stores | Priya | Sun TV | Tamil |
| Sarvamangala Mangalye | — | Star Suvarna | Kannada |
| Raja Rani Season 1 | Priya | Star Vijay | Tamil |
⭐ Brahmagantu – Diya Palakkal as Deepa
Brahmagantu is one of the most important television projects in Diya Palakkal’s career, with the actress playing the show’s main protagonist Deepa.
The ZEE Kannada family drama features Diya Palakkal, Bhuvan Gowda and Preethi Srinivasa in prominent roles and explores themes including beauty, character, destiny, love, confidence and acceptance.
Diya plays Deepa, a simple young woman and a policeman’s daughter whose life eventually takes her into a wealthy household.
For the character, Diya underwent a de-glamorous physical transformation to portray a dark-complexioned young woman who faces prejudices and societal perceptions surrounding physical appearance.
Deepa is outspoken, honest, confident and full of life. She is also a talented tailor with a strong sense of design.
Her life takes an unexpected turn when circumstances result in her marriage to Chirag, played by Bhuvan Gowda, a successful businessman who owns a fashion brand and is interested in fashion photography.
“The serial concluded its television run on ZEE Kannada with the final episode telecast on 8 August 2026 at 10:00 PM.” This keeps the actress profile from becoming too Brahmagantu-heavy.
Preethi Srinivasa plays Soundharya, another major character in the family drama.
Deepa’s journey after marriage becomes central to Brahmagantu as she attempts to find acceptance in her new family without sacrificing her personality, ambitions or self-respect.
The contrast between Deepa’s character and society’s emphasis on outward appearance allows Brahmagantu to raise a larger question about whether physical beauty or a person’s character should determine their worth.
🎭 Kinnari – Diya Palakkal as Aishwarya
Diya Palakkal began her television career as a child actress in the Colors Kannada serial Kinnari.
She played Aishwarya, the daughter of the character portrayed by Jyothi Rai.
Kinnari became a successful Kannada television drama and provided Diya with early exposure to television acting.
The serial featured an ensemble cast that included Disha Ram, Bhoomika Shetty as the grown-up Mani, Kiran Raj, Jyothi Rai and Aishwarya Bhaskaran.
Diya’s appearance as Aishwarya remains an important part of her early acting career before she subsequently moved into more prominent television roles.
🌟 Lakshmi Stores – Diya Palakkal as Priya
Diya Palakkal expanded her television career beyond Kannada entertainment by entering the Tamil television industry with Lakshmi Stores.
She appeared as Priya in the popular Sun TV serial.
Lakshmi Stores gave Diya an opportunity to work alongside an established ensemble cast headed by veteran actress Kushboo Sundar.
The serial’s major cast included Kushboo Sundar, Nakshatra Nagesh, Hussain Ahmed Khan, Sudha Chandran, Suresh, Sruti Patil, Rekha Krishnappa, Swathi Thara, Tanisha Kuppanda and Delhi Kumar.
Her role in Lakshmi Stores helped expand Diya’s television presence beyond Kannada audiences and established her as an actress capable of working across regional television industries.
📺 Sarvamangala Mangalye – Star Suvarna
Diya Palakkal was also associated with the Kannada television serial Sarvamangala Mangalye, aired on Star Suvarna.
Sarvamangala Mangalye was the official Kannada remake of the Star Plus television series Tu Sooraj Main Saanjh.
The Kannada adaptation featured Chandan Kumar, Aishwarya Pisse, Swathi as Bhairavi, Rekha Rao, Rashmitha J Shetty and Nisha Ravikrishnan, among others.
The serial added another Kannada television project to Diya Palakkal’s acting portfolio.
❤️ Raja Rani Season 1 – Diya Palakkal as Priya
Diya Palakkal also appeared in Raja Rani Season 1, the popular Tamil television serial aired on Star Vijay.
She played the character Priya in the series.
Raja Rani was the Tamil television adaptation of Star Jalsha’s Bengali serial Ke Apon Ke Por.
The Tamil version featured Alya Manasa and Sanjeev in the central roles and became one of the notable television serials on Star Vijay.
The ensemble cast of Raja Rani Season 1 also included Nikitha Murali, Sridevi Ashok, VJ Shabnam, Pavithra Janani, Auditor Sridhar, Rajya Lakshmi, M. Shriram and Kovai Babu.
Her appearance as Priya in Raja Rani was another important Tamil television assignment for Diya following her work across different regional entertainment industries.
🎬 Diya Palakkal as Younger Sita in Ammachi Yemba Nenapu
Diya Palakkal’s acting experience is not limited to television serials.
She appeared as younger Sita in the Kannada drama Ammachi Yemba Nenapu, directed by Champa P. Shetty.
The project featured performers including Raj B. Shetty, Vyjayanti V. Adiga, Deepika Aradhya, Vaidehi and Radhakrishna Urala Puttamatte, among others.
Her involvement in Ammachi Yemba Nenapu added another dimension to her acting career alongside her Kannada and Tamil television appearances.
🌟 From Child Artist to Brahmagantu Lead Actress
Diya Palakkal’s television journey has seen her move from a child-artist role in Kinnari to appearances across both the Kannada and Tamil television industries.
Her projects have taken her to Colors Kannada, Star Suvarna, Sun TV, Star Vijay and ZEE Kannada, giving her experience across different television markets and genres.
Roles such as Aishwarya in Kinnari and Priya in Lakshmi Stores and Raja Rani formed part of her earlier television career before she eventually stepped into the central role of Deepa in Brahmagantu.
With Brahmagantu, Diya Palakkal moved into a lead protagonist role built around a character confronting prejudices associated with physical appearance while trying to establish her identity within a new family.
From beginning her career as a child actress to becoming the face of a ZEE Kannada family drama, Diya Palakkal has gradually built a television career spanning Kannada and Tamil serials, multiple entertainment channels and diverse characters.
