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Aditi Rao Hydari, Anjali, Priyanka Jawalkar, Bindu Madhavi: Meet the Telugu-born actresses of today

ETimes.in | Last updated on - Mar 2, 2023, 15:27 IST
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Tollywood's Finest: Telugu-Born Actresses Who Are Taking Over

Telugu cinema has always been known for its talented and beautiful actresses. In recent years, there has been a surge of new and talented Telugu-born actresses, who are making a name for themselves in the industry. These actresses have not only captured the hearts of the Telugu audience but have also garnered a huge fan following across the country. With their exceptional acting skills and stunning looks, these actresses have proved that they are here to stay. On that note, we will take a closer look at some of the most talented and popular Telugu-born actresses of this generation who have left an indelible mark on the Telugu film industry. So, let's get started!




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​Aditi Rao Hydari – Hyderabad ​

Aditi Rao Hydari was born on October 28, 1986, in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. Her father, Ehsaan Hydari, is a renowned Muslim poet, and her mother, Vidya Rao, is a classical singer. Aditi began her acting career in 2007 with the Malayalam film "Prajapathi." She then appeared in the Hindi film "Delhi-6" in 2009, which earned her critical acclaim. Aditi has since acted in several notable films, including "Rockstar," "Murder 3," "Bhoomi," "Padmaavat," "Sammohanam," "Chekka Chivantha Vaanam," and "Psycho." Apart from her acting skills, Aditi is also an accomplished singer and has sung in various languages. She has lent her voice to songs in films like "London, Paris, New York," "Bebas," and "Sufiyum Sujatayum." Aditi has won several awards and accolades for her work, including two Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress in the Telugu films "Sammohanam" and "V." She was also named as one of the most beautiful women in India by the Times of India in 2016 and 2017.




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​Anjali – Razole ​

Actress Anjali was born on June 16, 1986, in Razole, Andhra Pradesh, India. Anjali started her acting career in 2006 with the Telugu film "Photo". However, she gained recognition with her performance in the Tamil film "Kattradhu Thamizh" in 2007. She has starred in several successful Tamil and Telugu films, including "Angadi Theru", "Engeyum Eppothum", "Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu", "Balupu", "Geethanjali", "Iraivi", "Taramani", and "Peranbu". She has won several awards for her performances, including the Nandi Award for Best Actress (Telugu) for her role in "Geethanjali". She is known for her natural acting skills and versatility as an actress.




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​Ananya Nagalla – Sathupalli ​

Ananya Nagalla is considered one of the emerging talents in the Telugu film industry and is expected to have a promising career ahead. She was born on January 30, 1997, in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Ananya made her acting debut with the Telugu film "Mallesham" in 2019, which was based on the life of Padma Shri awardee Chintakindi Mallesham, a handloom weaver who invented the Asu machine to ease the process of weaving. Ananya played the role of Mallesham's wife, Padma, in the film and received critical acclaim for her performance. She has also starred in "Vakeel Saab," a remake of the Hindi film "Pink," in which she played the role of a college student named Nivetha. The film was a commercial success and received positive reviews.




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Priyanka Jawalkar - Anantapur

Actress Priyanka Jawalkar was born on 12 November 1992 in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India. Prior to her acting career, she worked as a software engineer at an MNC in Hyderabad. Priyanka made her acting debut with the 2017 film "Kala Varam Aaye". However, she gained recognition with her role in the 2018 film "Taxiwaala" alongside Vijay Deverakonda. She has also appeared in films like "Thimmarusu, SR Kalyanamandapam" and "Gamanam". She is a talented actress who is steadily making a name for herself in the Telugu film industry.




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Sri Divya - Hyderabad

Sri Divya was born on April 1, 1993, in Hyderabad, Telangana, India. She made her acting debut as a child artist in the Telugu film "Hanuman Junction" (2001). She made her debut as a lead actress in the Telugu film "Manasara" (2010), which was a commercial success. She went on to act in several successful films in both Tamil and Telugu languages, including "Kaaki Sattai" (2015), "Pencil" (2016), "Marudhu" (2016), "Mallela Theeram Lo Sirimalle Puvvu" (2013), and "Bus Stop" (2012). Sri Divya is known for her versatile acting skills and has won several awards and nominations for her performances. She has a huge fan following on social media and is considered one of the most talented and promising actresses in the South Indian film industry.




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Eesha Rebba - Warangal

Eesha Rebba is known for her natural acting skills and has received critical acclaim for her performances in several films. She was born on April 19, 1990, in Warangal, Telangana. She started her acting career with small roles in Life is Beautiful. She made her debut as the lead actress in Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha. However, she gained recognition for her performance in the film "Awe" in 2018, where she played the role of Radha, a girl who suffers from Multiple Personality Disorder. Some of her other notable films include "Ami Thumi", "Aravindha Sametha Veera Raghava", and "Subrahmanyapuram". She has also appeared in a few web series like "Social", "Metro Kathalu", and "Lust Stories".




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Bindu Madhavi - Madanapalle

Actress Bindu Madhavi was born on June 14, 1986, in Madanapalle, Andhra Pradesh. Bindu made her acting debut in the Telugu film "Avakai Biryani" in 2008, and later made her Tamil debut in the film "Kazhugu" in 2012. She gained recognition for her performances in films like "Veppam," "Kedi Billa Killadi Ranga," and "Pilla Zamindar." She has also appeared in Kannada and Malayalam films. Apart from her acting career, Bindu Madhavi was one of the contestants in Bigg Boss Non-Stop and won the title.




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Ritu Varma - Hyderabad

Ritu Varma was born on March 10, 1990, in Hyderabad, Telangana. Ritu made her acting debut in 2013 with the Telugu film "Baadshah" in a small role. She gained recognition for her performance in the short film "Anukokunda" (2013) and later for her lead role in the Telugu film "Pellichoopulu" (2016), which was a critical and commercial success. Her performance in the film was highly appreciated and she won several awards including the Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu. After the success of "Pellichoopulu", Ritu Varma went on to act in several Telugu and Tamil films including "Keshava" (2017), "Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal" (2020), and "Tuck Jagadish" (2021). She has become a popular actress in South Indian cinema with her impressive performances and charming screen presence.




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