List of Telugu film actresses
This is a list of notable actresses who have played key roles in the Telugu cinema , primarily based in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
Year
Name
Debut film
Notable films
1980
Vijayashanti
Khiladi Krishnudu
Sangharshana (1983), Kondaveeti Raja (1986)
1982
Radha
Prema Moortulu
Simhasanam (1986), Yamudiki Mogudu (1988)
1983
Meena
Siripuram Monagadu
Muta Mestri (1993), Muddula Mogudu (1997), Drushyam (2014)
1984
Ramya Krishna
Kanchu Kagada
Allari Priyudu (1993), Gharana Bullodu (1995), Annamayya (1997)
1985
Bhanupriya
Sitara
Anveshana (1985), Swarnakamalam (1988), Gudachari 117 (1989)
1987
Amala Akkineni
Kirayi Dada
Raja Vikramarka (1990)
Gautami
Dayamayudu
Srinivasa Kalyanam (1987), Chakravyuham (1992), Manamantha (2016)
1988
Vani Viswanath
Chinni Krishnudu
Simha Swapnam (1989), Prema Yuddham (1990), Gharana Mogudu (1992)
1990s
Year
Name
Debut film
Notable films
1990
Divya Bharti
Bobbili Raja
Assembly Rowdy (1991), Rowdy Alludu (1991), Tholi Muddhu (1993)
1991
Nagma
Peddintalludu
Gharana Mogudu (1992), Allari Alludu (1993), Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
1992
Rambha
Aa Okkati Adakku
Rowdy Annayya (1993), Hitler (1997), Choosoddaam Randi (2000)
Laya
Bhadram Koduko
Swayamvaram (1999), Kodanda Ramudu (2000), Naalo Unna Prema (2001)
1993
Aamani
Jamba Lakidi Pamba
Mister Pellam (1993), Subha Lagnam (1994), Subha Sankalpam (1995)
Soundarya
Manavarali Pelli
Hello Brother (1994), Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu (1996), Raja (1999)
Sakshi Shivanand
Anna Vadina
Master (1997), Seetharama Raju (1999), Yuvaraju (2000)
Sanghavi
Kokkoroko
Sarada Bullodu (1996), Suryavamsam (1998), Sandade Sandadi (2002)
1996
Shilpa Shetty
Sahasa Veerudu Sagara Kanya
Veedevadandi Babu (1997), Azad (2000), Bhalevadivi Basu (2001)
1997
Simran
Abbai Gari Pelli
Kalisundam Raa (2000), Nuvvu Vastavani (2000), Narasimha Naidu (2001)
Anjala Zaveri
Preminchukundam Raa
Samarasimha Reddy (1999), Devi Putrudu (2001), Life Is Beautiful (2012)
Sangeetha Krish
Circus Sattipandu
Khadgam (2002), Sankranti (2004), Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020)
2000s
Year
Name
Debut film
Notable films
2000
Bhumika Chawla
Yuvakudu
Kushi (2001), Okkadu (2003), Missamma (2003)
Reema Sen
Chitram
Adrustam (2002), Anji (2004), Bangaram (2006)
Amisha Patel
Badri
Naani (2004), Narasimhudu (2005), Parama Veera Chakra (2011)
2001
Shriya Saran
Ishtam
Santosham (2002), Chatrapathi (2005), RRR (2022)
Sonali Bendre
Murari
Indra (2002), Manmadhudu (2002), Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. (2004)
Aarthi Agarwal
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
Indra (2002), Vasantam (2003), Veede (2003)
Sneha
Priyamaina Neeku
Hanuman Junction (2001), Sankranti (2005), Sri Ramadasu (2006)
Anita Hassanandani
Nuvvu Nenu
Sreeram (2002), Thotti Gang (2002), Nenu Pelliki Ready (2003)
Gajala
Naalo Unna Prema
Student No: 1 (2001), Kalusukovalani (2002), Malliswari (2004)
2002
Nikita Thukral
Hai
Kalyana Ramudu (2003), Sambaram (2003), Kushi Kushiga (2004)
Charmy Kaur
Nee Thodu Kavali
Mantra (2007), Manorama (2009), Kavya's Diary (2009)
Sadha
Jayam
Avunanna Kadanna (2005), Veerabhadra (2006), Classmates (2007)
Rakshita
Idiot
Sivamani (2003), Andhrawala (2004), Andarivaadu (2005)
2003
Jyothika
Tagore
Mass (2004), Shock (2006), Vikramarkudu (2006)
Asin
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
Sivamani (2003), Gharshana (2004), Chakram (2005)
Genelia D'Souza
Satyam
Bommarillu (2006), Dhee (2007), Ready (2008)
Trisha krishnan
Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu
Varsham (2004), Athadu (2005), Aadavari Matalaku Arthlale Verule (2007), King (2008), Teen Maar (2011)
Priyamani
Evare Athagadu
Yamadonga (2007), Golimaar (2010), Narappa (2021)
2004
Meera Jasmine
Ammayi Bagundi
Gudumba Shankar (2004), Yamagola Malli Modalayindi (2007), Gorintaku (2008)
Kamalinee Mukherjee
Anand
2005
Anushka Shetty
Super
Chintakayala Ravi (2008), Mirchi (2013), Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
Tamannaah Bhatia
Sree
Happy Days (2007), 100% Love (2011), Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)
Swathi Reddy
Danger
Ashta Chamma (2008), Swamy Ra Ra (2013), Month of Madhu (2023)
Poonam Bajwa
Modati Cinema
Madhu Shalini
Andarivaadu
Oka V Chitram (2006), State Rowdy (2007), Karalu Miriyalu (2011)
Raai Laxmi
Kanchanamala Cable TV
Kamna Jethmalani
Premikulu
Sanjjanaa Galrani
Soggadu
Sameera Reddy
Narasimhudu
Jai Chiranjeeva (2005), Ashok (2006), Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012)
2006
Ileana D'Cruz
Devadasu
Pokiri (2006), Jalsa (2008), Julayi (2012)
Nayanthara
Lakshmi
Yogi (2007), Adhurs (2010), Simha (2010)
Anjali
Photo
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013), Balupu (2013), Geethanjali (2014)
2007
Kajal Aggarwal
Lakshmi Kalyanam
Magadheera (2009), Darling (2010), Brindavanam (2010)
Hansika Motwani
Desamuduru
Kandireega (2011), Denikaina Ready (2012), Goutham Nanda (2017)
Sonia Deepti
Happy Days
Vedhika
Vijayadasami
Ruler (2019), Bangarraju (2022), Razakar (2024)
Shamna Kasim
Sri Mahalakshmi
Seema Tapakai (2011), Avunu (2012), Raju Gari Gadhi (2015)
2008
Sonal Chauhan
Rainbow
Legend (2014), Pandaga Chesko (2014), F3: Fun and Frustration (2022)
Shraddha Das
Siddu from Sikakulam
Bindu Madhavi
Avakai Biryani
Bumper Offer (2009), Rama Rama Krishna Krishna (2010), Pilla Zamindar (2011),
2010s
Year
Name
Debut film
Notable films
2010
Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Ye Maaya Chesave
Dookudu (2011), Rangasthalam (2018), Oh! Baby (2019)
Rakul Preet Singh
Keratam
Venkatadri Express (2013), Nannaku Prematho (2016), Sarrainodu (2016)
Taapsee Pannu
Jhummandi Naadam
Mr. Perfect (2011), Gundello Godari (2013), Mishan Impossible (2022)
Pranitha Subhash
Em Pillo Em Pillado
Attarintiki Daredi (2013), Rabhasa (2014), Hello Guru Prema Kosame (2018)
Radhika Apte
Rakta Charitra
2011
Nithya Menen
Ala Modalaindi
Shruti Hassan
Anaganaga O Dheerudu
Race Gurram (2014), Srimanthudu (2015), Salaar: Part 1 – Ceasefire (2023)
Amala Paul
Bejawada
Isha Chawla
Prema Kavali
2012
Regina Cassandra
Siva Manasulo Sruthi
Subramanyam for Sale (2015), Awe (2018), Saakini Daakini (2022)
Lavanya Tripathi
Andala Rakshasi
Eesha Rebba
Life Is Beautiful
Monal Gajjar
Sudigadu
Anandhi
Ee Rojullo
Chandini Chowdary
Life Is Beautiful
2013
Catherine Tresa
Chammak Challo
Iddarammayilatho (2013), Goutham Nanda (2017), Bimbisara (2022)
Chandini Tamilarasan
Kaalicharan
Kiraak (2014), Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (2016), Ram Asur (2021)
Ritu Varma
Baadshah
Avika Gor
Uyyala Jampala
2014
Kriti Sanon
1: Nenokkadine
Dohchay (2015), Adipurush (2023)
Raashii Khanna
Manam
Oohalu Gusagusalade (2014), Bengal Tiger (2015), Venky Mama (2019)
Pooja Hegde
Oka Laila Kosam
DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017), Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018), Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)
Hebah Patel
Ala Ela
Kumari 21F (2015), 24 Kisses (2018), Odela Railway Station (2022)
Seerat Kapoor
Run Raja Run
Mishti Chakraborty
Chinnadana Nee Kosam
2015
Pragya Jaiswal
Mirchi Lanti Kurradu
Kanche (2015), Jaya Janaki Nayaka (2017), Akhanda (2021)
Pooja Jhaveri
Bham Bolenath
Malvika Nair
Yevade Subramanyam
Kalyana Vaibhogame (2016), Taxiwaala (2018), Phalana Abbayi Phalana Ammayi (2023)
2016
Anupama Parameswaran
A Aa
Hello Guru Prema Kosame (2018), Karthikeya 2 (2022), Tillu Square (2024)
Nivetha Thomas
Gentleman
Ninnu Kori (2017), Ninnu Kori (2017), Brochevarevarura (2019)
Anu Emmanuel
Majnu
Kittu Unnadu Jagratha (2017), Agnyaathavaasi (2018), Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India (2018)
Keerthy Suresh
Nenu Sailaja
Mahanati (2018), Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022), Dasara (2023)
Nandita Swetha
Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada
Bluff Master (2018), Kapatadhaari (2021), Akshara (2021)
Mehreen Pirzada
Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha
Mahanubhavudu (2017), Raja the Great (2017), F2: Fun and Frustration (2019)
Pujita Ponnada
Oopiri
Darsakudu (2017), Odela Railway Station (2022), Jorugaa Husharugaa (2023)
Chitra Shukla
Nenu Sailaja
Maa Abbayi (2017), Rangula Ratnam (2018), Pakka Commercial (2022)
Komalee Prasad
Nenu Seetha Devi
Napoleon , Sebastian P.C. 524 (2022), HIT: The Second Case (2022)
Riya Suman
Majnu
Paper Boy (2018), Top Gear (2022), #MenToo (2023)
2017
Sai Pallavi
Fidaa
Middle Class Abbayi (2017), Love Story (2021), Shyam Singha Roy (2021)
Megha Akash
Lie
Chal Mohan Ranga (2018), Dear Megha (2021), Ravanasura (2023)
Nivetha Pethuraj
Mental Madhilo
Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020), Red (2021), Paagal (2021)
Dimple Hayathi
Gulf
Eureka (2020), Khiladi (2022), Ramabanam (2023)
Sreeleela
Chitrangada
Pelli SandaD (2021), Dhamaka (2022), Guntur Kaaram (2024)
Rukshar Dhillon
Aakatayi
Krishnarjuna Yudham (2018), ABCD: American Born Confused Desi (2019),
2018
Nabha Natesh
Nannu Dochukunduvate
iSmart Shankar (2019), Alludu Adhurs (2021), Maestro (2021)
Kiara Advani
Bharat Ane Nenu
Vinaya Vidheya Rama (2019), Game Changer (2024)
Aditi Rao Hydari
Sammohanam
Antariksham 9000 KMPH (2018), V (2020), Maha Samudram (2021)
Rashmika Mandanna
Chalo
Geetha Govindam (2018), Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020), Pushpa: The Rise (2021)
Neha Shetty
Mehbooba
Gully Rowdy (2021), DJ Tillu (2022), Bedurulanka 2012 (2023)
Payal Rajput
RX 100
RDX Love (2019), Disco Raja (2020), Anaganaga O Athidhi (2020)
Ruhani Sharma
Chi La Sow
HIT: The First Case (2020), Dirty Hari (2020), Saindhav (2024)
Priyanka Sharma
Tharuvatha Evaru
Savaari (2020), Bommala Koluvu (2022), Tantiram (2023)
Priya Vadlamani
Premaku Raincheck
Husharu (2018), Mukhachitram (2022), Manu Charitra (2023)
Nidhhi Agerwal
Savyasachi
Mr. Majnu (2019), iSmart Shankar (2019), Hero (2022)
2019
Ananya Nagalla
Mallesham
Play Back (2021), Vakeel Saab (2021), Anveshi (2023)
Shivathmika Rajashekar
Dorasaani
Panchathantram (2022), Ranga Maarthaanda (2023)
Aishwarya Rajesh
Kousalya Krishnamurthy
World Famous Lover (2020), Tuck Jagadish (2021), Republic (2021)
Priyanka Mohan
Nani's Gang Leader
Sreekaram (2021), OG (2024), Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (2024)
Mirnalini Ravi
Gaddalakonda Ganesh
Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu (2023), Mama Mascheendra (2023)
2020s
Year
Name
Debut film
Notable films
2020
Varsha Bollamma
Choosi Choodangaane
Middle Class Melodies (2020), Swathi Muthyam (2022), Ooru Peru Bhairavakona (2024)
2021
Krithi Shetty
Uppena
Shyam Singha Roy (2021), Bangarraju (2022), Macherla Niyojakavargam (2022)
Meenakshi Chaudhary
Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu
Khiladi (2022), HIT: The Second Case (2022), Guntur Kaaram (2024)
Shivani Rajashekar
Pelli SandaD
Adbhutham (2021), WWW (2021), Kota Bommali PS (2023)
Ketika Sharma
Romantic
Lakshya (2021), Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga (2022), Bro (2023)
Faria Abdullah
Jathi Ratnalu
Bangarraju (2022), Like, Share & Subscribe (2022), Aa Okkati Adakku (2024)
Rashi Singh
Sashi
Prem Kumar (2023), Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana (2024)
2022
Samyuktha
Bheemla Nayak
Bimbisara (2022), Sir (2023), Virupaksha (2023)
Mrunal Thakur
Sita Ramam
Hi Nanna (2023), The Family Star (2024)
Kavya Kalyanram
Masooda
Balagam (2023), Ustaad (2023)
Other notable
Other notable Hindi film actresses who have appeared in fewer than three Telugu films include Katrina Kaif and Preity Zinta , but these weren't their debut roles. Disha Patani started her career with Loafer in 2015.[ 6]
See also
References
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