Brighty Balachandran, better known by her stage name Mythili Balachandran, was born in Konni in the Pathanamthitta district. She did her schooling till 10th in Mount Bethany English Higher Secondary School, Mylapra, Pathanamthitta and her higher seconday in Govt.HSS, Konni. She debuted in Ranjith's crime drama film Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha. She became famous for her role in the movie Salt N' Pepper which subsequently earned her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at 59th Filmfare Awards South.