Janani Iyer is an Indian actress and model. She started her modeling career after high school and has appeared in over 150 television advertisements. In early 2010, Janani went to audition for director Bala, who was looking for a Tamil-speaking newcomer for the lead female character for his film project, Avan Ivan and this was her debut film. Janani is one of the few actress in cinema who dubs for herself.