Top 10 Beautiful South Indian Actresses Names and Photos!
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Who is the number one actress in South India? Are Kollywood beauties gaining supremacy over actresses of other industries? Well, we know your curious mind is filled with all these questions! If you are a movie buff and believe in the number game of the movie world, then this article is sure to keep you hooked! Read along to explore the list of Top 20 South Indian actress names with pictures! Also, find out some interesting information behind the popularity of these desi damsels!
List of 10 Most Popular South Indian Heroines with Pictures:
1. Rashmika Mandanna:
RashmikaMandanna is showing her supremacy in both Tollywood and Kollywood industries. She is one of the highly paid actresses in South India after delivering some super hit blockbusters like "Geetha Govindam" (Telugu), "Kirik Party" (Kannada), "Dear Comrade" (Telugu), "SarileruNeekevvaru" (Telugu), etc. The media has sensationalized this beauty by calling her "Karnataka's Official Crush". Rashmika is ready to treat her fans to three new movies in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada. She is also roped in to play the female lead opposite Stylish Star Allu Arjun in the Telugu movie "Pushpa".
2. Samantha Ruth Prabhu:
Samantha Ruth Prabhu, now Samantha Akkineni is the uncrowned queen of the South Indian film industry. She is one of the most sought-after actresses in the Telugu and Tamil industry. In fact, we believe that Samantha has transcended beyond the number game and her position will be unclaimed, at least for a couple of years! Right from her first movie "YemMaayaChesave" opposite her now-husband Naga Chaitanya, Samantha has delivered consistently good performances and even won four Filmfare awards. Fondly called "Sam" by her fans, Samantha also runs an NGO called Pratyusha Support, "Ekam", an early learning center and is also ready to launch her clothing line "Sa-aki".
3. Keerthy Suresh:
Keerthy Suresh will be forever remembered for her role as the Great Savithri in "Mahanati" (Telugu, 2018). She started her career as a child artist and returned back to the industry in 2013 with the Malayalam movie "Geethanjali". Irrespective of how her movies fared, Keerthy's performances were always appreciated and highlighted by the critics. Not many know that Keerthy is the daughter of Chennai-based producer G. Suresh Kumar and the yesteryear's actress Menaka. So, it's evident that acting is a part of DNA!
4. Kajal Aggarwal:
Kajal Aggarwal is an established South Indian actress who has dominance in the Telugu and Tamil industries. She is known for her strikingly good looks and of course, her natural acting skills. Interestingly, the Mumbai-born beauty has made her entry into the movie industry through Bollywood in 2004 but did not manage to get a good break. It was her second Telugu film "Chandamama" that made her an instant sensation in Tollywood and from there, she made it to the A-lister club. Kajal is also the first South Indian actress to have a wax statue at the Madame Tussauds in Singapore. Along with movies, this stunner is also a part of many endorsements for many big brands like Chennai Silks, Dabur, etc.
4. Tamanna Bhatia:
Tamanna Bhatia is fondly called "Milk Beauty" by her fans and admirers. This Punjabi Kudi has created a sensation in the South Indian film industry with her milky white skin and gorgeous features. She has delivered power-packed performances in both Telugu and Tamil languages. She rose to fame after "Happy Days", a college-based movie in Telugu. Some of her superhit films include "Ayan" (2009), "Devi" (2016), "100% Love" (2011), "Racha" (2012), "F2: Fun and Frustration" (2019). Although she played a short role in the movie "Syera Narsimha Reddy", she managed to create a big impact on the audience.
5. Rakul Preet Singh:
Rakul Preet Singh is a Delhi-based model, who created a stir in South Indian movie industry with her exceptionally fit body and killer looks. This long-legged beauty made her debut in a Kannada Film called "Gilli" (2009) and later entered the Telugu industry, where she got her much-awaited break. Even though she worked in just a few films from the start of her career, Rakul did manage to climb the success ladder very soon. She currently has 2 Tamil films, 2 Hindi films, and one Telugu film in her kitty. Apart from being a full-time actress, Rakul also runs 3 franchises of F45 Training centers.
6. Raashi Khanna:
7. Shruti Hassan:
Shruti Hassan is the daughter of India's biggest actor, Kamal Hassan, and his ex-wife, Sarika. Though her entry to the film industry was easy, the high expectations everyone had on her made Shruti's career a tightrope walk. However, in no time she proved her worth and created an identity for herself, without making her father a part of it. This leading South Indian actress was recognized for her roles in many commercially successful films like "Oh My Friend", "Gabbar Singh", "Sreemanthudu", "D-Day" etc. She is also an excellent singer and even formed her own rock band.
8. Hansika Motwani:
Hansika Motwani is a well-known figure in the Telugu and Tamil industries. She has also made her presence felt in Hindi, Malayalam, and Kannada movies with her charming looks. Hansika first got recognized in her Telugu debut movie "Desamuduru" after which she earned a huge fan following for her tender skin and fresh-as-a-dewdrop beauty. She kickstarted her acting career as a child artist and then went on to become a full-time commercial actress. The list of her successful movies includes, "Kantri", "EngeyumKadhai", "OruKalOruKannadi" etc.
9. Nithya Menen:
Nithya Menen is a South Indian actress who has a strong presence in almost all the dominant film industries like Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. This three-times Filmfare award winner kickstarted her acting career as a child artist in 1998 in an English film. In 2008, she made her re-entry as a lead actress in Akasha Gopuram and her 2011 superhit Telugu movie "Ala Modalaindhi" won her massive popularity. Nitya is also a talented singer and was nominated for the best female playback singer "Ammammo Ammo" in "Ala Modalayindhi" movie. Apart from movies, she is also doing a few web series on OTT platforms.
10. Sai Pallavi:
Sai Pallavi Senthamarai was born in Tamilnadu and comes from a family of trained classical dancers. She was introduced to the film industry as a child artist. However, it was her role as "Malar" in Premam(2014) that earned her massive popularity and even earned her a "Best Female Debut" award. This popular South Indian actress created a wave in the Telugu states with her role "Bhanumathi" in Sekhar Kammula's "Fidaa" (2017). She is currently shooting for two Telugu films "Love Story" and "ViraataParvam", which are scheduled for release early next year. Sai Pallavi also earned the credit of being recognized as "India's 30 under 30" by Forbe's magazine.
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