Kochi Times Most Desirable Women of 2018

You call them beauties with brains, sex appeal, success and a great body of work to turn anyone envious. They are not just worthy of admiration but also, desirable for their panache and verve. Here they are — Kochi Times 25 Most Desirable Women Of 2018.

1) Aishwarya Lekshmi

A sought-after face in the modelling circuit, and a medical student just months away from becoming a qualified doctor. That was Aishwarya Lekshmi, before she stepped into Mollywood in 2017 with Njandukalude Naattil Oridavela. Two years later, with her smart selection of characters and seamless performance, she has been hailed for her Midas touch – and why not? All her films have crossed 100 days at the box office! Mollywood’s favourite urban girl next door, who has set many hearts aflutter, is gearing up to do the same in Tamil as well. So, little wonder, with the polls online and our vote, Aishwarya Lekshmi is Kochi Times Most Desirable Woman 2018.

2) Parvathy

Claim to fame: She starred in My Story and Koode last year and was the face of WCC in the national platform. The chameleon-like actor has a way of making her characters memorable and that’s why expectations are high for Uyare too

Relationship status: Single

Desirability quotient: With her curly hair and cute smile, there’s no denying her beauty, but it’s her no-nonsense attitude and intelligence that make people do a double take

3)

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Claim to fame: She made her comeback and delivered a sweet hit with Anjali Menon’s Koode. Taking on the mantle of producer with Varathan and Kumbalangi Nights, both of which did well at the box office, she showed she really knows how to pick her movies

Relationship status: Married to Fahadh Faasil

Desirability quotient: A youthful, bubbly vibe that makes everyone want to hug her, whether she’s playing a happy or sad role

4) Mekhana Shajan

Claim to fame: Is there any pie this girl doesn’t have her finger in? The fbb Femina Miss India 2018 winner loves classical dancing, singing, sketching, fitness, travelling and she’s an engineer in the making too

Relationship status: Single

Desirability quotient: The beauty queen title should explain everything

5) Mamta Mohandas

Claim to fame: Mamta explored a range of roles from the edgy Carbon to family entertainer Johny Johny Yes Appa and Neeli, a horror flick, last year. The actor started out this year with sci-fi thriller 9 and has other exciting projects coming up

Relationship status: Single
Desirability quotient: She switches easily from goofy to sophisticated woman, and she is probably Kerala’s original sexy diva


6) Anu Sithara

Claim to fame: The perfect Malayali manka is a darling of every Malayali. The dancer-actress emotes flawless and her performance in Oru Kuprasidha Payyan as Jalaja last year won many hearts

Relationship status: Married to Vishnu Prasad

Desirability quotient: The desi girl of Mollywood has a captivating smile and a warm persona


7)

Samyukta Menon

Claim to fame: The actress made her big screen debut last year with Theevandi alongside Tovino and went on to surprise the audience with a fiery performance in Lilly. Her kitty’s packed with movies where co-stars include Dulquer Salmaan and Asif Ali

Relationship status: Single

Desirability quotient: Her supermodel looks and enchanting personality make her supremely gorgeous

8) Isha Talwar

Claim to fame: The Thattathin Marayathu girl made her Mollywood comeback with Crossroad and she literally danced her way back into the hearts of the audience by playing the mom of a teenager in Ranam

Relationship status: We wonder how this hottie is still single

Desirability quotient: She can melt hearts with that million-watt smile and if that doesn’t light up your world, her infectious energy will

9) Priya Varrier

Claim to fame: The Oru Adaar Love wink girl was undoubtedly the star of the year, being the most searched celebrity in the country in 2018. The overnight sensation also sizzled in the trailer of her Bollywood debut, Sridevi Bungalow

Relationship status: She is single

Desirability quotient: Hello, have you seen her wink? Those see-sawing eyebrows and smile will make your heart skip a beat

10) Pearle Maaney

Claim to Fame: The Most Desirable Women on Television of 2018 multiplied her fan following her stint at the Bigg Boss house. Her romance with Srinish was the talk of the town and the duo, who are now engaged, have also started a web series titled Pearlish

Relationship Status: Engaged to actor Srinish Aravind

Desirability quotient: Her recipe for an awesome life is ‘Stay real and be positive’. Be it her curly locks or her umpteen stylish looks, everything about her is refreshing

11) Madonna Sebastian

Claim to fame: While Madonna was seen only in Malayalam film Ibilis in 2018, she was busy making her mark in Tamil with Junga opposite Vijay Sethupathi and forayed into Kannada with Kottigobba 3

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability quotient: Her smile can sweep any Malayali man off his feet. Her mellifluous voice aptly matches her rock star attitude

12) Miya George

Claim to fame: Miya George had a busy year with an array of films such as Ira, Parole and Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal and her character in each was as different as chalk and cheese

Relationship status: Single

Desirable quotient: The dream girl of Mollywood, Miya has a style that matches her beauty. Coupled with that tinge of innocence, she can charm your socks off

13) Priya Anand

Claim to fame: Her performances in Ezra and Kayamkulam Kochunni grabbed the attention of Malayali audiences, and it’s no wonder this Tamil girl keeps getting cast in Malayalam films, the latest being Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel

Relationship status: Single

Desirability quotient: An epitome of beauty, fashion and talent, the actress’ sartorial choices have been something fashion buffs look out for

14) Aparna Balamurali

Claim to fame: Her bold portrayal of the relatable struggles of a young woman in Kamuki was touchingly realistic. She has added another Kollywood film to her kitty through Rajeev Menon’s Sarvam Thaala Mayam

Relationship status: Single

Desirability quotient: Why do men love the undisputed girl-next-door of M Town? Her long locks, sweet smile, bold attitude… the list just goes on

15) Nikhila Vimal

Claim to fame: Her contrasting characters in Aravindante Athidhikal and Njan Prakashan proved how Nikhila is the next Mollywood talent to look out for. Her schedule is choc-a-block in 2019 as well and that too, across languages.

Relationship status: Single

Desirability quotient: The quintessential naadan look, with her expressive eyes and fetching smile. The song Omal Thaamara Kannalle could well have been written for her!

16) Namitha Pramod

Claim to fame: She took it slow in 2018, but still did two big films, Priyadarshan’s Nimir and Rathish Ambat’s Kammarasambhavam. She also didn’t shy away from stating her views on the women’s movement in Mollywood

Relationship status: Single

Desirability quotient: Her stunning, youthful looks, svelte figure and tit-for-tat response on social media make her the darling of Mollywood loyalists

17) Malavika Wales

Claim to fame: Her character in the horror serial Nandini is so popular on the small screen that the audience root for her to overcome every challenge

Relationship status: Single

Desirability quotient: Her delicate features and that personality, which is a rare blend of innocence and maturity, make her a terrific package of grace and talent

18) Varsha Bolamma

Claim to fame: The bubbly actress who closely resembles Nazriya became a familiar face for Mollywood audiences through Kalyanam and Mandharam and then went on to conquer our hearts as Prabha in the Tamil film, 96

Relationship Status: Single

Desirability quotient: The pretty girl is a mix of classical good looks and cuteness. And there’s no way to protect your heart from her 100-watt smile

19) Prayaga Martin

Claim to fame: Prayaga Martin took it slow this year but she when she did a role, she left an impression. Her part in Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha being the prime example. She is now busy with Ulta

Relationship status: Single

Desirability quotient: The bubbly actress is an example of beauty with brains. Her infectious smile, telling eyes and acting chops have kept her career graph flying high

20) Saniya Iyappan

Claim to fame: She started her showbiz journey with D4Dance and soon became a noted face in Mollywood as Chinnu in Queen. She will next be seen in Mohanlal’s Lucifer

Relationship status: Single. But is she ready to mingle?

Desirability quotient: Her fun attitude and easy-going persona has won her many admirers

21) Rebecca Santhosh

Claim to fame: Following her debut in the award-winning film Minnaminungu, she became the darling of telly audiences as Kavya in Kasthoorimaan

Relationship status: ‘Officially committed’ to cinematographer Jithu Varapuzha

Desirability quotient: The cute actress is everyone’s sweetheart. Her natural beauty can make heads turn and she can easily transform from her girl-next-door avatar to a bold one

22) Sowbhagya Venkitesh

Claim to fame: Popularly known as the ‘Dubsmash girl’, the daughter of dancer-actress Tara Kalyan is an internet sensation. The viral social media videos are testimony to this chirpy talent

Relationship status: Single

Desirability quotient: Her smile is like sunshine that adds a glow to her confidence and passion to entertain

23) Ahaana Krishna

Claim to fame: The actress who made her debut with Njandukalude Naatil Oridavela is part of multiple projects including Tovino’s Luca and Sunny Wayne’s Pidikittapulli. Her social media pages are delightful; no wonder she had a huge fan following

Relationship status: She is single

Desirability quotient: The doe-eyed actress has a magnetic personality and her charming innocence will catch you off guard


24) Shamna Kasim

Claim to fame: The beautiful dancer and actress showcased her versatility with movies like Oru Kuttanadan Blog and Anakallan in Malayalam, and showed that she was willing take bold challenges for a role, even getting tonsured look

Relationship status: She is single

Desirability quotient: She carried her tonsured look like a true badass and looks absolutely bewitching in the pixie cut that she’s been sporting lately

25) Anjali Ameer

Claim to fame: Through her stellar debut in Peranbu, she arguably become the first Malayali transwoman to mark her presence in the Indian film industry. Her performance in the film proves she’s a born talent and one to look out for!

Relationship status: Single

Desirability quotient: The enigmatically beautiful Anjali is a go-getter. Her uncompromising desire to live life on her own terms elevates her glam factor