Tarini Kalingarayar Age, Height, Education, Career, Family, Boyfriend, Net Worth, Biography 2026

Tarini Kalingarayar, a Chennai-born model and beauty queen, first grabbed headlines as the 3rd runner-up at Miss Universe India 2021 (via Miss Diva), after winning Miss Tamil Nadu and Miss South India 1st runner-up in 2019. Her star soared even higher with her 2024 marriage to popular Tamil-Malayalam actor Kalidas Jayaram at Guruvayur Temple, linking her to the iconic Jayaram family. A sports enthusiast from the Nilgiri hills with a Visual Communication degree, this young achiever blends runway grace, nature passion, and now matrimonial spotlight. Join us to explore Tarini Kalingarayar’s age, career milestones, movies, net worth, and more.

Tarini Kalingarayar Biography

Tarini Kalingarayar is a well-known model from Chennai, India. Born on 11 January 2000 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, in a very supportive circle of relatives that follows Hindu rituals by religion. Tarani holds an Indian nationality. Her caste is Brahmin. According to astrology, she has the sign of Capricorn. She was a runner-up in the Miss Universe 2021. Additionally, some of her hobbies are believed to be photography, filmmaking, and being involved in sports.

Tarini Kalingarayar Age

As of February 2026, Tarini Kalingarayar age is 26 years. She was born in the year 2000 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She will celebrate her 27th birthday in 2026 with her family and close friends. 

Tarini Kalingarayar Height and Physical Attributes

Tarini Kalingarayar height in feet is approximately 5 feet 7.5 inches ( 1.71 m and 171 cm). Her weight is 54 kgs.. Additionally, more details include that she has beautiful black eyes with beautiful black hair with brown highlights, complementing her personality. Her body measurements are 32-26-34 inches.

Tarini Kalingarayar Education

She began her school education at Bhavans Rajaji Vidyashram School in Chennai. She received her high school diploma from there. After that, she attended the M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women in Chennai. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication. 

Tarini Kalingarayar Career

Tarini began her career at the age of 16 as a fashion model. She worked with many designers.

She also participated in many high-profile shoots, because she has very beautiful looks.

Beauty Pageant of Tarini Kalingarayar

She became Miss Tamil Nadu in the year 2019. She also became Miss South India first runner up in the same year. In the same year, she was also called Miss Photogenic and Miss Personality at Miss Queen in the same year.

Tarini also represented Chennai in the LIVA Miss Diva in 2021. She became the third runner-up.

Tarini participated in the Miss Universe India 2021 pageant. Although she could not win the pageant competition, she became a finalist. This also boosted her presence a lot. 

Recently, No acting debut confirmed yet despite marriage buzz remains active in modeling and social media (331K+ Instagram followers). Shares travel (e.g., Kumarakom resort honeymoon Feb 2026), family moments, and endorsements. Focuses on independent career growth post-pageants.

Tarini Kalingarayar Awards and Achievements

Tarini won the Best Fashion Model award in 2023. She won this at the She Tamil Nakshatram Awards and more are in the below.

Tarini Kalingarayar Family

Her family includes 4 members apart from her and her husband. Her mother, Arathy. She works in the Reliance Group. Her father, Harihar Raj. He was a former actor. Apart from her parents, she also has a sister, Shivani Kalingarayar. She is a Lawyer. Her grandfather is a retired Pilot from the Indian Air Force and a member of parliament as well. However, his name has not been made public.

Tarini Kalingarayar Relationships

Tarini has been in a relationship with the South Indian actor, Kalidas Jairam. After confirming her relationship with Kalidas, Tarini attracted more attention from the general public. Fans like the couple’s adorable holiday and festive photos, which they often post. They have gone to tasks together, and their relationship is honored for being honest even while respecting privacy as well.

Tarini Kalingarayar Marriage

Tarini tied the knot with her long-time boyfriend, Kalidas Jairam. The two got engaged on 10 November 2023. They then tied the knot on 8 December 2024 in Guruvayoor Temple in Kerala. 

The wedding pictures of the couple went viral on the internet. The fans adored how pretty their wedding pictures looked.

Tarini Kalingaraya Children

As of February 2026, Tarini does not have any children yet. The information will be updated accordingly.

Tarini Kalingarayar Net Worth

Tarini Kalingarayar’s net worth in 2026 is estimated at ₹1–1.5 crores, steady from as of February 2026 figures.

Growth stems from her modeling shoots (₹20–30 lakhs per project), brand deals (₹10–15 lakhs each), pageant prizes, social media promotions (331K+ IG followers), and events.

Car Collections

However, much information about her car collection is not available; it is believed that she owns a luxury Audi car.

Tarini Kalingaraya Social Media

Tarini has a well-maintained presence on social media, especially because she is a beauty pageant nominee. The information is corrected on 2nd March 2026.

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