Brighty Balachandran, professionally known as Mythili Balachandran, originated in the quaint town of Konni, situated within the Pathanamthitta district.
Mythili's academic journey began at Mount Bethany English Higher Secondary School in Mylapra, Pathanamthitta, where she completed her primary education up to the 10th standard.
Subsequently, she proceeded to Govt. HSS, Konni, to pursue her higher secondary education.
Mythili made her cinematic debut in Ranjith's crime drama film, Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha.
However, it was her role in the movie Salt N' Pepper that brought her widespread recognition, subsequently earning her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 59th Filmfare Awards South.