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]

Prominent actresses of Telugu cinema across decades
1940s: Anjali Devi
1950s: Savitri
1960s: Vanisri
1970s: Sridevi
1980s: Ramya Krishna
1990s: Tabu
2000s: Anushka Shetty
2010s: Samantha
2020s: Mrunal Thakur
Year Name Debut film Notable films
1935 Kanchanamala Srikrishna Thulabhaaram
1939 P. Bhanumathi Vara Vikrayam Laila Majnu (1949), Palnati Yuddham (1966)

1940s

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

1950s

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

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

1970s

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)
Rohini Harathi Maga Maharaju (1983), Devanthakudu (1984), Stri (1995)
1978 Sumalatha Karunamayudu Justice Chakravarthy (1984), Janani Janmabhoomi (1984), Agni Gundam (1984)

1980s

Year Name Debut film Notable films
1980 Vijayashanti Khiladi Krishnudu Sangharshana (1983), Kondaveeti Raja (1986), Karthavyam (1990)
1981 Silk Smitha Seethakoka Chilaka Khaidi (1983), Agni (1989), Aditya 369 (1991)
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)
Shantipriya Kaboye Alludu Maharshi (1987), Agni (1989), Simha Swapnam (1989)
1988 Vani Viswanath Chinni Krishnudu Simha Swapnam (1989), Prema Yuddham (1990), Gharana Mogudu (1992)
1989 Rupini Ontari Poratam Gandeevam (1994)
Nirosha Muddula Mavayya Nari Nari Naduma Murari (1990), Stuartpuram Police Station (1991), One by Two (1993)

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)
Tabu Coolie No. 1 Sisindri (1995), Ninne Pelladata (1996), Chennakesava Reddy (2002)
Roja Prema Thapassu Muta Mestri (1993), Bhairava Dweepam (1994), Subhalagnam (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)
Raveena Tandon Ratha Saradhi Bangaru Bullodu (1993), Akasa Veedhilo (2001), Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda (2014)
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)
Deepti Bhatnagar Pelli Sandadi Auto Driver (1998), Maa Annayya (2000), Kondaveeti Simhasanam (2002)
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)
1998 Isha Koppikar Chandralekha
Preity Zinta Premante Idera Rajakumarudu (1999)
1999 Preeti Jhangiani Thammudu Narasimha Naidu (2001), Adhipathi (2001), Yamadonga (2007)

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),
2009 Nyrraa M Banerji Aa Okkadu Saradaga Kasepu (2010), Temper (2015)

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 Dwaraka (film) (2017), Touch Chesi Chudu (2018), Bangaru Bullodu (2021)
Malvika Nair Yevade Subramanyam Kalyana Vaibhogame (2016), Taxiwaala (2018), Phalana Abbayi Phalana Ammayi (2023)
Tridha Choudhury Surya vs Surya Manasuku Nachindi (2018), Anukunnadi Okati Ayinadi Okati (2020)
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 (2018)
Riya Suman Paper Boy (2018), Top Gear (2022), #MenToo (2023)
Keerthy Suresh Nenu Sailaja Mahanati (2018), Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022), Dasara (2023)
Chitra Shukla Maa Abbayi (2017), Rangula Ratnam (2018), Pakka Commercial (2022)
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)
Komalee Prasad Nenu Seetha Devi Napoleon, Sebastian P.C. 524 (2022), HIT: The Second Case (2022)
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)
Ammu Abhirami Rakshasudu FCUK: Father Chitti Umaa Kaarthik (2021), Narappa (2021), Ranasthali (2022)
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), They Call Him OG (2024), Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (2024)
Shraddha Srinath Jersey Jersey (2019), Saindhav (2024), Daaku Maharaaj (2025)
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)
Priya Prakash Varrier Check Ishq (2021), Bro (2023)
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)
2022 Samyuktha Bheemla Nayak Bimbisara (2022), Sir (2023), Virupaksha (2023)
Aishwarya Lekshmi Godse Ammu (2022), SYG - Sambarala Yeti Gattu (2025)
Mrunal Thakur Sita Ramam Hi Nanna (2023), The Family Star (2024)
Kavya Kalyanram Masooda Balagam (2023), Ustaad (2023)
2023 Vaishnavi Chaitanya Baby Love Me If You Dare (2024)
Priya Bhavani Shankar Kalyanam Kamaneeyam Bhimaa (2024), Zebra (2024)
Ashika Ranganath Amigos Naa Saami Ranga (2024), Vishwambhara (2025)
2024 Janhvi Kapoor Devara: Part 1 Peddi (2026), AA22xA6 (2027)
2025 Srinidhi Shetty HIT: The Third Case Telusu Kada (2025)

Accolades

Actresses in the Telugu film industry have been recognized through various awards at the national, state and industry levels. These include the National Film Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, Nandi Award for Best Actress, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu, SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Telugu and others.[6]

Other notable

Other notable actresses who have appeared in fewer than three Telugu films include Twinkle Khanna, Katrina Kaif, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and Ananya Pandey but these weren't their debut roles. Disha Patani started her career with Loafer in 2015.[7]

See also

References

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