Chani Kynes [d. 10210 AG], also known by her intimate name Sihaya (meaning desert spring), was a Fremen warrior and Sayyadina as well as the royal concubine of Emperor Paul-Muad'Dib Atreides. As Paul's only lover, she mothered Leto II the Elder, Empress Ghanima Atreides and God Emperor Leto Atreides II.

Chani is portrayed by actress Sean Young in the David Lynch film Dune (1984), and by Barbora Kodetová in the 2000 John Harrison miniseries Frank Herbert's Dune and its 2003 sequel Frank Herbert's Children of Dune. The character is played by Zendaya in the 2021 Denis Villeneuve film Dune and its 2024 sequel.

May 21, 2024 · At the end of Dune: Part Two, Chani is betrayed by Paul's decision to marry Princess Irulan after he defeats Feyd-Rautha. Chani, played by Zendaya, is first introduced in Dune (2021) as a mysterious subject in Paul's visions.

Mar 6, 2024 · Chani left people because he promised to marry Princess Irulan and left her on the sidelines despite confessing his love seconds prior to this. She was also highly worried that her people were becoming fanatical regarding Paul and saw pure madness in it.

Chani Kynes is a member of the Fremen tribes of Arrakis and becomes close with Paul Atreides. Chani is portrayed by Zendaya. Chani was born on Dune, raised in the ways of its free people the Fremen, and shaped by its wilds to be a confident and dangerous warrior.

Feb 27, 2024 · Chani Kynes is a central character in the first two installments of the Dune Saga. She is the romantic companion of Paul Atreides and mother to his children, including Leto Atreides II, Paul’s heir and the eventual Emperor.

Mar 4, 2024 · In the movie, Chani is a driving force and arguably one of the most riveting characters, since she's the biggest voice of dissent against Paul's rise as a messiah. She even...

Mar 7, 2024 · Co-writer Jon Spaihts reveals that the important conflict that Chani embodies. In Frank Herbert’s novels, Chani is the faithful companion to Paul Atreides (played by Timothée Chalamet in...

Feb 13, 2024 · Who is this mysterious Fremen warrior destined to play such an important role in the young Duke’s life? Here’s everything you need to know about Chani before Dune: Part Two.

Oct 22, 2021 · Who is Chani in Dune? Why wasn’t Zendaya’s cool character in more of Dune: Part One? Here are all your burning Chani questions answered.