Today is Amala Paul's birthday. The actress, who stepped into Kollywood with 'Sindhu Samaveli', fast climbed the ladder of stardom and is now a leading star in both Tamil and Telugu film industries.

"On this occasion, I thank directors, producers, co-stars and last but not the least, my fans. But for their support, I would not have been recognized as an actress", she says.

Despite the failure of her maiden movie, Amala became noted after playing the lead in 'Mynaa', receiving critical acclaim for her work. Since then, she has been signed in for several notable projects and is considered as the leading upcoming actress in Tamil films.

Currently, she is acting opposite Jayam Ravi in 'Nimirndhu Nil' directed by Samuthirakani. She also has some big Tollywood projects in hand.