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List of Telugu film actresses

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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]

1940s: Anjali Devi
1950s: Savitri
1960s: Vanisri
1970s: Sridevi
1980s: Ramya Krishna
2000s: Anushka Shetty
2010s: Samantha Ruth Prabhu
2020s: Mrunal Thakur

1930s

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Year Name Debut film Notable films
1935 Kanchanamala Srikrishna Thulabhaaram
1939 P. Bhanumathi Vara Vikrayam Laila Majnu (1949), Palnati Yuddham (1966)

1940s

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Year Name Debut film Notable films
1947 Anjali Devi Gollabhama Lava Kusa (1963), Palnati Yuddham (1966), Allauddin Adhbhuta Deepam (1957)

1950s

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Year Name Debut film Notable films
1950 Sowcar Janaki Shavukaru Kanyasulkam (1955)
1951 Savitri Pathala Bhairavi Devadasu (1953), Mayabazar (1957), Pooja (1975)
1952 T. R. Rajakumari Naa Illu
1953 Jamuna Puttilu
1955 Sarada Kanyasulkam Jeevitha Chakram (1971), Justice Chowdary (1982), Amma Rajinama (1991)
1957 Kanchana Suvarna Sundari
Vijaya Nirmala Panduranga Mahatyam

1960s

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Year Name Debut film Notable films
1960 Geetanjali Rani Ratnaprabha
1962 Vanisri Bhishma Jeevana Tarangalu (1973)

1970s

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Jaya Prada
Sumalatha
Year Name Debut film Notable films
1970 Sridevi Maa Nanna Nirdoshi Padaharella Vayasu (1978), Premabhishekam (1981), Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990)
1972 Jayasudha Pandanti Kapuram Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
1974 Jaya Prada Bhoomi Kosam Yamagola (1977)
1978 Sumalatha Karunamayudu Justice Chakravarthy (1984), Janani Janmabhoomi (1984), Agni Gundam (1984)

1980s

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Vijayashanti
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

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Rambha
Sakshi Shivanand
Anjala Zaveri
Simran
Nagma
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

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Shriya Saran
Genelia D'Souza
Trisha Krishnan
Tamannaah Bhatia
Ileana D'Cruz
Kajal Aggarwal
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

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Shruti Haasan
Rakul Preet Singh
Raashii Khanna
Pooja Hegde
Keerthy Suresh
Rashmika Mandanna
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

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Varsha Bollamma
Meenakshi Chaudhary
Samyuktha
Kavya Kalyanram
Ketika Sharma
Faria Abdullah
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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Sharada to Keerthy Suresh: Telugu film actresses who triumphed at the National Film Awards". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  2. ^ Sreeja, Addla (2022-12-09). "12 Tollywood actresses & their educational backgrounds". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  3. ^ Sreeja, Addla (2023-03-08). "Money Talks: TOP 10 highest paid south Indian actresses 2023". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 2024-01-24.
  4. ^ Sreeja, Addla (2022-12-09). "12 Tollywood actresses & their educational backgrounds". The Siasat Daily. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  5. ^ "Top Telugu Actresses of 2010". Rediff. Retrieved 2024-04-05.
  6. ^ "From Deepika Padukone to Priyanka Chopra: Bollywood actresses who made their acting debut with South films". The Times of India. 2020-02-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
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