Saranya Nag is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Tamil language films. She made her debut in a supporting role in Balaji Sakthivel's critically acclaimed Kaadhal (2004), before playing leading roles in Peraanmai and Mazhaikaalam.Saranya is of Telugu origin but was born and brought up in Tamil Nadu and has said that she can read, write and speak Tamil. She finished her UG from Durga matriculation and Higher Secondary School, Kodambakkam.Saranya acted as a child artist in Nee Varuvai Ena. She was in Class IX, when cinematographer Vijay Milton referred her on to Balaji Sakthivel who had subsequently cast her in Kaadhal.