South Film Industry has grown rapidly in the past few years and we have seen many Blockbuster films which have created history in the past. There are many Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam actresses who are popular all over India for their acting, skills, and beauty. Their dressing sense and their way of speaking attracts most Bollywood fans and now they are more inclined to watch their movie at first.
Today we have a complete list of names with their photos which we will share with you in this post. They are the most loved and get the most special screen presence. Also, additional details regarding them will be shared like their movie list, age, and social media handles.
1. Samantha Ruth Prabhu
She is also known as Samantha Akkineni who is a famous actress who was born on 28 April 1987 in Tamil Nadu. The girl is not only talented but also really pretty. She has lovely hazel brown eyes and black hair that make her more beautiful.
Samantha started her acting career in 2010 and since then she has become a big star in Telugu and Tamil films. She is also a smart cookie and has a degree in Commerce from Stella Maris College in Chennai. Samantha is also a kind-hearted person and has even started a charitable trust Pratyusha Support to help people in need.
| Real Name | Samantha Ruth Prabhu |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Marital Status | Separated |
| Instagram Handle | @samantharuthprabhuoffl |
| Movies Name | Shaakuntalam, Yashoda, Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal, Pushpa, Jaanu, Manmadhudu 2 |
2. Sai Pallavi
She is an amazing south Indian actress and a fantastic dancer who has done well in movies in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam languages. She was born on 9 May 1992 in Tamil Nadu. Pallavi went to Avila Convent School for her studies and then she got her MBBS degree in 2016.
But besides being a talented doctor, she also had a passion for acting. So in 2008, she got her first chance to act in a Tamil movie Dhaam Dhoom. But the real turn came when she got the lead role as Malar in a Malayalam blockbuster Premam in 2015. That film was a huge hit and everyone loved her acting, so she got a lot of awards for her fantastic debut performance.
| Real Name | Sai Pallavi Senthamarai |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @saipallavi.senthamarai |
| Movies Name | Gargi, Virata Parvam, Hilife, Shyam Singha Roy, Love Story, Paava Kadhaigal, NGK, Anukoni Athidhi, Dhanush & Dhee: Rowdy Baby, Padi Padi Leche Manasu, Maari 2, Diya, MCA Middle Class Abbayi |
3. Kajal Aggarwal
She is a famous South Indian actress who has acted in Bollywood, Telugu, and Tamil movies. She was born on 19 June 1985 in Mumbai and Kajal went to St. Anne’s High School in Mumbai for her schooling and then attended Jai Hind College for pre-university education. Then, she studied mass media with a focus on advertising and marketing at Kishinchand Chellaram College.
The actress Kajal thought to pursue an MBA but later she decided to follow her passion for acting. In 2004, she made her debut in Bollywood with Kyun Ho Gaya Na. After that, she also acted in Telugu and Tamil films. Her first Telugu movie was Lakshmi Kalyanam in 2007 and she made her Tamil debut with Pazhani in 2008.
| Real Name | Kajal Aggarwal |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Instagram Handle | @kajalaggarwalofficial |
| Movies Name | Karungaapiyam, Ghosty, Hey Sinamika, Hilife, Mosagallu, Mumbai Saga, Yo Yo Honey Singh & Hommie Dilliwala: Shor Machega, Live Telecast, Ranarangam, Comali, Sita, Kavacham, MLA |
4. Anushka Shetty
Anushka Shetty is a famous South actress who works in movies and was born on 7 November 1981. She is also known as Sweety Shetty by her fans. She is quite tall 5 feet 9 inches height and she has a beautiful figure.
She started her acting career in 2005 with a Telugu movie Super and then she made her Tamil debut in the movie Rendu in 2006. Anushka has received lots of awards for her performances and some of her achievements are The Best Actress Award at the Filmfare Awards. Anushka is a dedicated actress who puts 100% effort into her roles in the Size Zero movie in 2015, she gained 20 kilograms of weight to play the character of Soundarya.
| Real Name | Anushka Shetty |
|---|---|
| Age | 41 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @anushkashettyofficial |
| Movies Name | Nishabdham, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy, Bhaagamathie, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Baba Sathya Sai, Om Namo Venkatesaya, Singam 3, Oopiri, Soggade Chinni Nayana, Size Zero, Rudhramadevi |
5. Rashmika Mandanna
She is famous for her acting career in the Kannada film industry with the movie Kirik Party in 2016. After that, she acted in Telugu and Tamil movies too. She has beautiful dark brown eyes and black hair and people call her National Crush and she is the biggest name in the South heroine names.
She was born on 5 April 1996 in Karnataka and right now she is 27 years old. She went to Coorg Public School for her studies and later she attended Mysore Institute of Commerce and Arts. Rashmika is a popular actress but she has also faced some tough times. The Income Tax Department also came to her house for some checking.
| Real Name | Rashmika Mandanna |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @rashmika_mandanna |
| Movies Name | Mission Majnu, Varisu, Goodbye, Sita Ramam, Radio Lions 96.5 F M, Aadavaallu Meeku Johaarlu, Oo Bolega ya Oo Oo Bolega, Srivalli, Pushpa: The Rise – Part 1, Sultan, Pogaru |
6. Raashi Khanna
Raashi has a lovely appearance and pretty looks. Raashi pursued a B.A. in English from Lady Shri Ram College for Women and then started her acting journey with Madras Cafe movie in 2013 where she acted in Bollywood. After that, she went on to act in movies from Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam film industries too. Some of her popular films include Oohalu Gusagusalade, Shaitan Ka Bachcha and Villain.
Before becoming an actress, Raashi began her career as a model. She worked in ads, print shoots, and even ramp walks. She even got featured on the cover of the July 2009 edition of Femina magazine which is also a big achievement.
| Real Name | Raashi Khanna |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @raashikhannaoffl |
| Movies Name | Farzi, Unstoppable with NBK, Sardar, Thiruchitrambalam, Thank You, Pakka Commercial, Rudra: The Edge of Darkness (TV Series), Aranmanai 3, Bhramam, Tughlaq Durbar, World Famous Lover, Prati Roju Pandaage, Venky Mama |
7. Keerthy Suresh
Keerthy is famous for acting in South movies and her most famous role was when she played the legendary actress Savitri in the movie Mahanati in 2018. Keerthy was born in Tamil Nadu and she started acting when she was just a child. Her first movie as a child artist was Pilots in Malayalam in the year 2000. Then she acted in Tamil and Telugu movies too like Geethaanjali, Idhu Enna Maayam, and Nenu Sailaja.
Keerthy comes from a family that all are from the movie industry. Her dad is a famous Malayali film producer, and her mom Menaka was also an actress. She has an elder sister named Revathy who works as a VFX specialist.
| Real Name | Keerthy Suresh |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Status | Married |
| Instagram Handle | @keerthysureshofficial |
| Movies Name | Maamannan, Dasara, Vaashi, Sarkaru Vaari Paata, Saani Kaayidham, Good Luck Sakhi, Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea, Annaatthe, Rang De, Jathi Ratnalu, Miss India, Penguin, Manmadhudu 2 |
8. Krithi Shetty
She is an amazing and pretty South actress who is famous for her work in South movies. When she was younger, she dreamt of becoming a doctor but she fell in love with films and cameras. Krithi started her career as a model and she appeared in advertisements for big brands like The Sleep Company, Idea, Parle, Blue Star, and Lifebuoy.
In 2019, she got an opportunity to act in the Telugu movie Uppena. The director Buchi Babu Sana saw commercials and thought she would be perfect for the character. Her acting in the film was praised by everyone Krithi is not just limited to movies but now she has also appeared in promotional videos and a Telugu series Muthyamantha Muddu in 2021.
| Real Name | Krithi Shetty |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 Years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @krithi.shetty_official |
| Movies Name | Custody, Aa Ammayi Gurinchi Meeku Cheppali, Macherla Niyojakavargam, The Warriorr, Bangarraju, Shyam Singha Roy, Uppena, Super 30, Linc Pens TVC |
9. Nayanthara
She is a popular South Indian actress, movie producer and model. She has acted in many movies in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam languages. Nayanthara is loved for her ability to play all kinds of roles in movies. Some of her famous films are Aramm, Raja Rani, and Sri Rama Rajyam.
Apart from acting, she has won many awards for her performances. She got the Filmfare Award South for Best Actress in 2011, the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Best Actress in 2013, and Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress from 2015 to 2017.
| Real Name | Nayanthara |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Status | Married |
| Instagram Handle | @nayantharaofficial |
| Movies Name | Connect, Gold, Godfather, O2, Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal, Annaatthe, Aaradugula Bullet, Netrikann, Nizhal, Mookuthi Amman, Darbar, Music Video, Bigil |
10. Nithya Menen
Nithya has acted in many films and played different kinds of roles like Tara in O Kadhal Kanmani movie. She can act in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and even Hindi movies. Nithya has won many awards like she got the Nandi Award for Best Actress for her role in the movie Ala Modalaindi in 2011. She also won the Filmfare Award South for Best Actress in Telugu for the movie Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde in 2013.
Nithya was born in April 1988 in Karnataka and apart from acting, she has also shown an interest in journalism. Her journey in the film industry is inspiring because she worked hard.
| Real Name | Nithya Menen |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @nithyamenen |
| Movies Name | Kolambi, Wonder Women, Breathe: Into the Shadows, Thiruchitrambalam, Modern Love Hyderabad, Bheemla Nayak, Gamanam, Skylab, Ninnila Ninnila, Ommomme, Psycho, Magic Love, Mission Mangal |
11. Pooja Hegde
Pooja Hegde is a famous South heroine who has acted in movies made in different languages like Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil. Pooja was born on 13 October 1990 in Karnataka and started her career as a model and got noticed when she became the second runner-up in a beauty contest. After that, she made her first movie in Tamil Mugamoodi in 2012. Then she acted in a Telugu movie Oka Laila Kosam and then she became a popular actress in Telugu cinema.
Pooja has won many awards for her great performances in movies like she won the SIIMA Award for Best Actress in 2020 and for Most Eligible Bachelor in 2021. She has also been nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. She has a background in commerce studies and is a trained dancer in the traditional Indian dance Bharatnatyam. Also, Hegde speaks multiple languages like English, Hindi, Kannada and Tamil. Her dance movies are liked by many people and now she is the most promising actress in Indian movies today.
| Real Name | Pooja Hegde |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @hegdepooja |
| Movies Name | Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan, Cirkus, F3: Fun and Frustration, Acharya, Beast, Radhe Shyam, Most Eligible Bachelor, Samajavaragamana, Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Ramuloo Ramulaa – Music Video, Housefull 4, Ek Chumma – Music Video, Gaddalakonda Ganesh, Maharshi |
12. Shruti Haasan
Shruti Haasan is a talented South Indian Actress and singer who was born on 28 January 1986. She has acted in movies made in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil languages. Her dad is the famous actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan. She started her career when she was a child and in 2009, she made her big debut in the Hindi movie Luck. After that, she acted in Telugu and Tamil movies like Anaganaga O Dheerudu and 7aum Arivu and won the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
She has now become a popular actress in South Indian cinema. Shruti is not only a great actress but she is also a fantastic singer and has her music band. The actress is famous for her unique sense of fashion and has been also listed in the Forbes India Celebrity 100 list in 2015 and 2016.
| Real Name | Shruti Rajalakshmi Haasan |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @shrutzhaasan |
| Movies Name | Waltair Veerayya, Veera Simha Reddy, The Sandman, Bestseller, Laabam, Hum Hindustani, Vakeel Saab, Pitta Kathalu, The Power, Krack, Putham Pudhu Kaalai |
13. Amala Paul
Amala Paul is a beautiful South actress who has acted in movies made in Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu languages. Viewers loved her performance as Mynaa in the Tamil movie in 2010. Amala started her acting career with the Malayalam movie Neelathamara in 2009. After that, she acted in Tamil films like Veerasekaran in 2010 and made her Telugu debut with Bejawada in 2011.
Her acting skills are excellent and she is famous for her performances and also won awards for her roles in movies like Oru Indian Pranayakatha in 2013 and Aadai in 2019. Apart from her acting, Amala has faced some controversies related to tax issues and allegations against her ex-boyfriend and partner.
| Real Name | Amala Paul Varghese |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 |
| Status | Married |
| Instagram Handle | @amalapaul |
| Movies Name | Bholaa, Christopher, The Teacher, Boomi Enna Suthuthey, Adho Andha Paravai Pola, Cadaver, Victim Who is next, Ranjish Hi Sahi, Kudi Yedamaithe, Pitta Kathalu, Kutty Story, Aadai |
14. Rakul Preet Singh
Rakul Preet Singh works mainly in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil movies. She started her acting journey in 2009 with a Kannada film Gilli. Then, she acted in Telugu and Tamil movies like Venkatadri Express, Thadaiyara Thaakka, Loukyam, etc. In 2014, she entered Hindi cinema with the movie Yaariyan and has acted in other Hindi films like De De Pyaar De, and Runway 34.
Rakul Preet Singh was born on 10 October 1990 in New Delhi. She went to Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, for her schooling and studied mathematics at Jesus she is known for her acting skills and has received many awards for her performances. Besides acting, Rakul Preet Singh has been in some controversies in 2023, she was called by NCB for questioning related to the Bollywood drug case that happened after actor Sushant Singh Rajput’s death.
| Real Name | Rakul Preet Singh |
|---|---|
| Age | 32 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @rakulpreet |
| Movies Name | I Love You, Boo, Chhatriwali, Thank God, Doctor G, Cuttputlli, Mitra Re Reprise, Runway 34, Attack, Konda Polam, Naa Dooja Koi, Sardar Ka Grandson |
15. Malvika Sharma
Malvika Sharma is a model who is famous for her roles in Telugu and Tamil movies. She grew up in Mumbai and her first movie was a Telugu film Nela Ticket in 2018. She also appeared in a Bollywood movie Red in 2020. Besides acting she is studying Law, specializing in criminology at Rizvi Law College in Mumbai. You might have seen her in TV commercials for Gionee mobile, Himalaya Herbals face wash, Meera Pure coconut oil and Santoor deodorant. In 2017, she became the brand ambassador for Bluei India company too.
| Real Name | Malvika Sharma |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @malvikasharmaofficial |
| Movies Name | Doosri Maa, Coffee with Kadhal, Red, Nela Ticket |
16. Nazriya Nazim
Nazriya Nazim is a South actress, producer and former TV presenter. She was born on 20 December 1994 and is famous for her roles in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu movies. The girl started her journey when she was a child artist in the movie Palunku in 2006. Later she became the lead actress in the Malayalam film Maad Dad. She has many won awards including Filmfare Award South, Kerala State Film Awards, and Tamil Nadu State Film Award.
After marrying actor Fahadh Faasil in 2014, Nazriya took a break from acting but returned in 2018 with the movie Koode which was directed by Anjali Menon. Also, she is a talented singer and has sung songs like La La Lasa and Ente Kannil Ninakkai.
| Real Name | Nazriya Nazim |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Status | Married |
| Instagram Handle | @nazriyafahadh |
| Movies Name | Ante Sundharaniki, Maniyarayile Ashokan, Trance, Koode, Kathai Thiraikathai Vasanam Iyakkam, Thirumannam Ennum Nikkah, Bangalore Days |
17. Shriya Saran
Shriya Bhatnagar is famous for her roles in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi movies. She was born on 11 September 1982 and her acting journey began with a Telugu movie Ishtamin 2001. Later, she acted in Hindi movies like Tujhe Meri Kasam in 2003 and was praised for her role in Awarapan in 2007. Shriya also made her Tamil debut with Enakku 20 Unakku 18 in 2003 and became a big star with the blockbuster Sivaji in 2007. S
he even acted in the English film The Other End of the Line in 2008 and received an international award. The South actress Shriya has a successful career with both hit films. In her personal life, Shriya Saran was born in Uttarakhand and completed her education at Delhi Public School.
| Real Name | Shriya Saran |
|---|---|
| Age | 39 |
| Status | Married |
| Instagram Handle | @shriya_saran_official |
| Movies Name | Music School, Kabzaa, Drishyam 2, Tadka, RRR, Gamanam, Sandakari, Sab Kushal Mangal, NTR Kathanayakudu, Veera Bhoga Vasantha Rayalu, Phamous, Gayatri, Paisa Vasool, Nakshatram |
18. Nithya Menon
She is a famous actor and singer who has acted in more than 50 movies in different languages. She started her acting career when she was just 17 years old and has delivered fantastic performances in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi movies. Nithya first began as a child artist in the Hanuman movie in 1998 and later became a leading actress in the industry.
She was born on 8 April 1988 in Bangalore and went to Mount Carmel College in Bangalore. At first, she wanted to be a journalist but later she became interested in filmmaking and joined a cinematography course at the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune. During the entrance exam, Nithya Menon met director B. V. Nandini Reddy who convinced her to try acting. Nithya Menen has received many awards for her great acting skills. Also, she is a wonderful singer and has sung in different languages. In 2020, she made her debut in digital media with the series Breathe Into the Shadows.
19. Trisha Krishnan
Trisha is an Indian actress who was born on 4 May 1983. She is famous for her roles in Tamil and Telugu films and she started her career in the late 1990s by winning beauty pageants and then became a model. Her first movie was Jodi which came out in 1999. After that, she became very successful with lead roles in movies like Mounam Pesiyadhe, and Saamy and received several awards from Filmfare Awards South.
She comes from a Tamil Brahmin family and finished her education at the Sacred Heart Matriculation School in Chennai. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Ethiraj College for Women. Also, Trisha is a model and has appeared in many commercial ads till now.
| Real Name | Trisha Krishnan |
|---|---|
| Age | 40 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @dudette583 |
| Movies Name | Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two, Brinda, Raangi, Ponniyin Selvan: Part I, Paramapadham Vilayattu, Karthik Dial Seytha Yenn, Petta, 96, Mohini, Hey Jude, Kodi, Nayaki, Aranmanai 2, Boologam, Thoongaa Vanam |
20. Anupama Parameswaran
She is a talented actress from South India who is famous for her work in Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil films. The actress did famously with her first movie Premam in 2015 where she played a supporting role. After that, she starred in many successful films like A Aa, Sathamanam Bhavati, and Karthikeya 2.
Anupama has earned many awards for her talent like the 11th Ramu Karyat Award for Most Popular Actress for her role in Premam. She also got the Best Supporting Actress award at the 2nd IIFA Utsavam and the Girl Next Door award at the Zee Cinemalu Awards for her performance in A Aa movie.
| Real Name | Anupama E Parameswaran |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @anupamaparameswaran96 |
| Movies Name | Butterfly, 18 Pages, Karthikeya 2, Ante Sundharaniki, Rowdy Boys, Thalli Pogathey, Kurup, Freedom at Midnight, Maniyarayile Ashokan, Rakshasudu, Natasaarvabhowma, Hello Guru Prema Kosame, Tej I Love You, Krishnarjuna Yudham, Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi |
21. Kalyani Priyadarshan
She is an Indian South actress known for her work in Malayalam, Tamil, and Telugu movies. She started her acting career in the Telugu film Hello and since then she has earned many awards and praise. Kalyani comes from a family connected to the movie world as her dad is the famous filmmaker Priyadarshan and her mom is actress Lissy.
After finishing her studies in Chennai, Kalyani followed her passion for the arts and studied fashion design in New York City. Then, she attended an acting workshop at Adishakti Theatre in India. Apart from her successful debut in Hello movie, she made a big impact in the Malayalam film industry with Varane Avashyamund in 2020 which was a hit movie.
| Real Name | Kalyani Priyadarshan |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @kalyanipriyadarshan_official |
| Movies Name | Thallumaala, Radio Lions 96.5 F M, Bro Daddy, Hridayam, Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea, Maanaadu, Putham Pudhu Kaalai, Varane Avashyamund, Hero, Ranarangam, Chitralahari |
22. Pranitha Subhash
Pranitha is a South heroine who is known for her roles in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam movies. She started her journey in the Kannada film industry with Porki in 2010 and got many praises from critics and viewers, then she again came with Bheema Theeradalli in 2012. In Telugu and Tamil cinema, she has been a part of successful films and that is why she is very famous.
She began her acting career in Kannada films and later worked in Telugu and Tamil movies. People loved her roles in films like Baava and Saguni. She also received a Filmfare nomination for her performance in Bheema Theeradalli and has also won the Santosham Award for her acting in various films. Also, she is associated with popular brands and was a brand ambassador for several companies.
| Real Name | Pranitha Subhash |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Status | Married |
| Instagram Handle | @pranitha.insta |
| Movies Name | Bhuj: The Pride of India, Hungama 2, NTR Kathanayakudu, Viral Stars Anthem, Hello Guru Prema Kosame, Chan Kitthan, Mass Leader, Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum, Enakku Vaaitha Adimaigal, Jaggu Dada, Brahmotsavam, Buddhu, A 2nd Hand Lover, Dynamite |
23. Catherine Tresa
Catherine is a model and actress who is known for her roles in Telugu and Tamil films. She started her acting journey with the Kannada movie Shankar IPS in 2010 and also she appeared in the Godfather movie in 2012. She grew up in Dubai and after completing her 12th grade in Dubai, she moved to Bangalore for further studies.
She has a lot of talents like playing the piano, singing, dancing, ice skating and debating. She learnt modelling in Dubai and worked with fashion design students. When she came to India, Catherine continued modelling and worked with brands like Nalli Silks, Chennai Silks, Fast Track, Josco Jewellers, and Deccan Chronicle. She also appeared in the Maharaja Calendar and took part in various ramp shows with Prasad Bidapa.
| Real Name | Catherine Tresa |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @catherinetresa |
| Movies Name | Waltair Veerayya, Macherla Niyojakavargam, Bimbisara, Bhala Thandanana, World Famous Lover, Aruvam, Neeya 2, Vantha Rajavathaan Varuven, Kalakalappu 2, Kathanayagan |
24. Tamannaah Bhatia
Tamannaah is famous as Tammy and Milk Beauty who is a beautiful South Indian actress, model, and dancer who has become famous in the Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi film industries. She was born on 21 December 1989 in Mumbai and her acting career started with the Hindi film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra in 2005. Tamannaah has received awards for her outstanding acting in the film industry which includes the Kalaimamani Award and the Dayawati Modi Global Award. She was also honoured with an honorary doctorate for her role in Indian cinema.
Tamannaah is currently not married and is currently linked with physician Vijay Varma but she hasn’t confirmed any relationships publicly. Besides acting, Tamannaah enjoys dancing, reading, and writing poetry and quotes.
| Real Name | Tamannaah Bhatia |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @tamannaahspeaks |
| Movies Name | Lust Stories 2, Jee Karda, Gurthunda Seethakalam, Plan A Plan B, Babli Bouncer, F3: Fun and Frustration, Ghani, That Is Mahalakshmi, Maestro, Seetimaarr, MasterChef Telugu, November Story, 11th Hour, Sarileru Neekevvaru, Action |
25. Priyamani
Priya is an Indian heroine who is a former model and now become popular in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Hindi and Malayalam movies. She has received many awards for her outstanding performances which include a National Film Award and three Filmfare Awards South. Priyamani started her acting career in 2003 with the Telugu film Evare Atagaadu but she gained fame with her role as Muththazhagu in the Tamil movie Paruthiveeran.
Priyamani was born in Karnataka and comes from a Tamil family. She got into the film industry when she was just 12 years old and was introduced to Tamil director Bharathiraja. While studying, Priyamani actively took part in extracurricular activities and sports. She is multilingual and can speak English, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi fluently. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology.
| Real Name | Samantha Ruth Prabhu |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Status | Married |
| Instagram Handle | @samantharuthprabhuoffl |
| Movies Name | Maidaan, Custody, Sirivennela, Salaam Venky, Dr. 56, Virata Parvam, BhamaKalapam, Narappa, The Family Man, His Story, Angulika |
26. Keerthi Suresh
Keerthy is also known as Keerthana and she is a very talented Indian actress and model who works in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam film industries. After completing her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Keerthy pursued her passion for fashion design and got a degree in B.A. in Chennai. She started her acting career as a child artist in the Malayalam movie Pilots in 2000.
Later, she made her debut with the film Geethaanjali in 2013. Her role as Savitri in the movie Mahanati made her more famous and she was awarded for that, then Slowly she became an important actress in the industry. Keerthy has received several awards for her outstanding performances like the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in Mahanati. Her preferred travel destination is Europe and she owns luxurious cars like the Jaguar XJ and Ford.
| Real Name | Keerthy Suresh |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @keerthysureshofficial |
| Movies Name | Maamannan, Dasara, Vaashi, Sarkaru Vaari Paata, Saani Kaayidham, Good Luck Sakhi, Marakkar, Annaatthe, Rang De, Jathi Ratnalu, Miss India, Penguin, Manmadhudu 2, Sid Sriram & Jonita Gandhi |
27. Priya Bhavani Shankar
Priya Bhavani Shankar is a famous actress, model, and TV anchor and she mainly works in Tamil movies and TV shows. She was born on December 1989 and she started her career as a news presenter on Puthiya Thalaimurai. Priya completed her schooling at Higher Secondary School in Chennai and then went on to study MBA.
Her acting journey began with the Tamil serial Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai, and she later made her film debut in the Tamil movie Meyaadha Maan in 2017. Apart from acting, Priya is popular on social media and has a large following on Instagram with over 3 million followers. As of 2023, Priya Bhavani Shankar’s estimated net worth is around Rs 38 Crore INR from her various sources of income.
| Real Name | Priya Bhavani Shankar |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @priyabhavanishankar |
| Movies Name | Bommai, Rudhran, Pathu Thala, Agilan, Kalyanam Kamaneeyam, Thiruchitrambalam, Victim – Who is next?, Kuruthi Aattam, Yaanai, Hostel, Blood Money, Oh Manapenne, Kasada Thapara, Kalathil Sandhippom, Time Enna Boss |
28. Gayathrie Shankar
Gayathrie Shankar is a South Indian actress and model who works in Tamil and Malayalam films. She was born in 1993 and she studied psychology in college and started her career as a model before becoming an actress in movies. She made her acting debut in 2012 with the Tamil film 18 Vayasu but it was her role as Dhana Lakshmi in Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom that made her very famous.
She is active on social media and Gayathrie enjoys dancing, reading, watching movies, and travelling to new places. As of 2023, she has an estimated net worth of around $1 million which she earned from her successful career as a dancer, model, and actress in India.
| Real Name | Gayathrie Shankar |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Status | Unmarried, Single |
| Instagram Handle | @gayathrieshankar |
| Movies Name | Corona Papers, Bagheera, Idi Muzhakkam, Udanpaal, Nna, Thaan Case Kodu, Maamanithan, Vikram, Tughlaq Durbar, Anbudan Gautami Season 3, I Hate You – I Love You, B.Selvi & Daughters, Single Slipper Size – 7, Fingertip, K-13, Super Deluxe |
29. Jyothika
Jyothika Saravanan is a famous South Indian heroine who mainly works in Tamil movies. She has also acted in films in Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi languages. Jyothika has won many awards like National Award and multiple Filmfare Awards in Tamil cinema.
Her journey in the entertainment industry began in 1998 with the Bollywood film Doli Saja Ke Rakhna, where she played the character of Pallavi Sinha. After that, she acted in various languages and became famous for her acting. Besides acting, she is also a brand ambassador for different brands and is actively involved in charity work. In 2006, Jyothika married the talented actor Suriya, and together, they started the Agaram Foundation which is a non-profit organization that helps underprivileged children with education in Tamil Nadu.
| Real Name | Jyothika Sadanah |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Status | Married |
| Instagram Handle | @jyothika_official |
| Movies Name | Udanpirappe, Ponmagal Vandhal, Thambi, Jackpot, Raatchasi, Kaatrin Mozhi, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, Naachiyaar, Magalir Mattum, 36 Vayadhinile, Seetha Kalyanam, Manikanda, Mozhi, Pachaikili Muthucharam |
30. Malavika Mohanan
Malavika Mohanan is an Indian actress who works in Malayalam and Tamil movies. She started her acting journey with the Malayalam film Pattam Pole in 2013 and gained recognition for her role in the Hindi film Beyond the Clouds.
She studied Mass Media at Wilson College in Mumbai. Despite facing trolling for a bold picture on her Instagram, she confidently defended herself saying that she has the right to dress as she likes. While there were rumours about her relationship with actor Vicky Kaushal she is currently unmarried. Besides her acting skills, Malavika is known for her passion for dancing and music.
| Real Name | Malavika Mohanan |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @malavikamohanan |
| Movies Name | Christy, Maaran, Hero, Master, Lord of the Orphans, Petta, Beyond the Clouds, The Great Father, Naanu Mattu Varalakshmi, Nirnnayakam, Pattam Pole |
31. Amy Jackson
Amy Louise Jackson is an English Indian actress and model who is famous for her work in Tamil cinema as well as Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu films. Before entering the film industry, she won the Miss Teen World title in America in 2009.
Her journey in India began with the Tamil film Madrasapattinam in 2010, where she played the character of Amy Wilkinson. This movie was great and she impressed audiences with her roles in action films like Singh Is Bliing and 2.0 which is one of India’s most expensive films.
Amy has acted in over fifteen films and has received several awards for her performances, like the Ananda Vikatan Cinema Award, the SIIMA Award, and the London Asian Film Festival award. She has also been featured in The Times of India’s Most Desirable Women of 2014 and the Most Promising Female Newcomers of 2012.
| Real Name | Amy Louise Jackson |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @iamamyjackson |
| Movies Name | Operation Fortune, Moonrise, Sid Sriram & Shashaa Tirupati, 2.0, The Villain, Supergirl, Boogie Man, Devi, Abhinetri, Tutak Tutak Tutiya |
32. Pranitha Subhash
Pranitha Subhash is a talented Indian actress known for her roles in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Malayalam movies. She started her acting journey with the Kannada film Porki in 2010 and then gave an excellent performance in Bheema Theeradalli.
Her career saw growth after movies like Udhayan, and Saguni were released in Tamil and Telugu with Karthi. Pranitha’s acting as Bheemavva in Jarasandha and Bheema Theeradalli made her more famous and she was nominated for a Filmfare award and a Santosham award. Her talent and performances have made her a known actress in the South Indian film industry.
Apart from her acting career, she is a brand ambassador for various popular brands. In 2021, Pranitha got married to businessman Nitin Raju and became a mother to a girl in 2022.
| Real Name | Pranitha Subhash |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Status | Married |
| Instagram Handle | @pranitha.insta |
| Movies Name | Bhuj: The Pride of India, Hungama 2, NTR Kathanayakudu, Viral Stars Anthem, Hello Guru Prema Kosame, Chan Kitthan, Mass Leader, Gemini Ganeshanum Suruli Raajanum |
33. Nidhi Agarwal
Nidhhi Agerwal is a talented Indian actress who works in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films. She became famous after participating in the Miss Diva Universe 2014. Her acting journey started with the Hindi film Munna Michael in 2017, for which she received the Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut. After that, she entered the Telugu film industry with Savyasachi and the Tamil film industry with Eeswaran. She has also acted in successful films like iSmart Shankar and Kalaga Thalaivan.
The South actress Nidhi was born in Hyderabad and graduated in Business Management from Christ University and is skilled in ballet, kathak, and belly dance. Her personality and dedication to dance and acting have earned her a huge fan following on social media.
| Real Name | Nidhhi Agerwal |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @nidhhiagerwal |
| Movies Name | Kalaga Thalaivan (2022), Hero (2022), Eeswaran (2021), Bhoomi (2021), Dimaak Kharaab (2019), iSmart Shankar (2019), Mr. Majnu (2019), Savyasachi (2018), Chef (2017), Munna Michael (2017) |
34. Hansika Motwani
Hansika Motwani is an Indian actress known for her roles in Tamil and Telugu films. She started acting as a child in Hindi movies and later became a lead actress in Telugu films like Desamuduru, Kantri, and Maska. Her Tamil cinema debut was in Mappillai, and she went on to star in successful Tamil movies like Engeyum Kadhal, and Velayudham.
Besides acting, Hansika is also an entrepreneur. She follows Buddhism and does spiritual chanting. With her acting skills and achievements, Hansika has become a well-known actress in the South Indian film industry.
| Real Name | Hansika Motwani |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @ihansika |
| Movies Name | Bogan, Cooku with Comali (TV Series, Guest, 2 episodes), Hansika’s Love Shaadi Drama (TV Series), Maha, Josh: Real Hai (Music Video), Mazaa (Short), Tony Kakkar Feat. Sonu Kakkar: Booty Shake (Music Video), Tenali Ramakrishna BA.BL, 100 (Nisha), NTR Kathanayakudu (Jayaprada), Thuppakki Munai. |
35. Shrinidhi Shetty
Srinidhi Ramesh Shetty is a South actress, model, and beauty pageant winner. She completed her Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering when she was a teenager, she faced tough times because her mother passed away. Despite this, she did well in her studies and dreamed of becoming a doctor.
Her journey started when she won the Miss Diva Supranational 2016 title at the Miss Diva 2016. She represented India in Miss Supranational 2016 won the award and became the second Indian to achieve this honour. Alongside her success in beauty pageants, she also made her acting debut in the Kannada film KGF Chapter 1 in 2018. Shrinidhi is known for her exceptional talents and beauty.
| Real Name | Srinidhi Shetty |
| Age | 36 years |
| Status | Married |
| Instagram Handle | @srinidhi_shetty |
| Movies Name | Cobra, KGF Chapter 2, KGF Chapter 1 |
36. Parvathy Thiruvothu Kottuvatta
Parvathy Thiruvothu is a talented actress from South India. She started acting in 2006 with a movie Out of Syllabus in the Malayalam language. She became famous quickly because of her great acting skills. She has acted in movies in different languages like Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada. Some of her famous movies are Take Off, Charlie, and Notebook. Her role as Sameera in Take Off got her many awards, including the Special Jury Award for Best Female Actor at the International Film Festival of India.
But Parvathy is not just a great actress; she also works to make things better for women in the film industry. She started a group Women in Cinema Collective to help women who work in the Malayalam film industry. Her acting and efforts to make things fair for women in the industry make Parvathy Thiruvothu an influential person in Indian cinema.
| Real Name | Parvathy Thiruvothu |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @par_vathy |
| Movies | Mindscapes, Wonder Women, Puzhu, Navarasa, Aarkkariyam, Aanum Pennum, Varthamanam |
| TV Series | Sudha (2022) – 1 episode, Wahida (2021) – 1 episode |
37. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar
Varalaxmi Sarathkumar is a South Indian actress who has become famous in the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam film industries. Her dad is the famous actor Sarathkumar, and her stepmom is actress Raadhika. She went to St. Michael’s Academy in Chennai for school, studied Microbiology at Hindustan Arts and Science College in Chennai, and got a master’s in Business Management from the University of Edinburgh. Before she started acting, she learned how to act at Anupam Kher’s Acting School in Mumbai.
Varalaxmi’s acting career took off when she acted in her first Tamil movie, Podaa Podi in 2012. It took four years for the movie to come out, but when it did, she got a lot of praise for her role as a dancer from London. People even called her the best part of the movie. Varalaxmi Sarathkumar worked hard to become a famous actress, even when she missed out on some opportunities in the beginning.
| Real Name | Varalaxmi Sarathkumar |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Instagram Handle | @varusarathkumar |
| Movies | Podaa Podi, Madha Gaja Raja, Maanikya, Ranna, Kasaba, Tharai Thappattai, Vikram Vedha, Nibunan, Vismaya, Sathya |
38. Iniya
Iniya is a talented South Actress from Kerala and is famous for her movies in the Malayalam and Tamil industries. She won a Best Actress Award in 2011 for her great acting in the Tamil movie Vaagai Sooda Vaa at the TN State Awards.
Iniya was born as Shruti Sawant to parents Salahuddin. S and Savithri in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. She started acting when she was young. She acted in Malayalam TV shows, short films, and telefilms as a kid. She loved acting, so she kept doing it. She also acted in TV ads and won awards for her roles in art films like Saira, Dalamarmarangal, and Umma. She’s not just an actress; she also acted in a short movie The Sacred Face, which talks about child abuse.
| Real Name | Iniya (Shruti Sawant) |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @iam_ineya |
| Movies | Saira, Time, Thrill, Dalamarmarangal, Padagasalai, Yuddham Sei, Umma, Vaagai Sooda Vaa, Mouna Guru, Bhoopadathil Illatha Oridam |
39. Asmita Sood
Asmita Sood comes from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, and she’s a multi-talented person in the Indian entertainment world. Her journey started with modeling when she took part in a TV show Get Gorgeous on Channel V in 2010. After that, she joined the Femina Miss India beauty pageant in 2011 and became one of the finalists. Besides modelling, Asmita Sood is also a trained Kathak dancer, which shows her talent in dancing.
In the world of movies, Asmita began acting in a Telugu film Brammigadi Katha in 2011, where she acted alongside Varun Sandesh. She also acted in Kannada movies, starting with Victory in 2013, and made her Malayalam debut in 5 Sundarikal. She played different roles in Telugu films like Aadu Magaadra Bujji and Aa Aiduguru. She even co-founded a techno music festival Off-Grid in India that shows her talent as an entrepreneur.
40. Nazriya Nazim
Nazriya Nazim is a talented South Indian actress and producer, and she used to host TV shows. She has made a big impact in the Malayalam and Tamil movie industries. Nazriya started her career on TV as an anchor for Asianet, and then she moved into acting.
Nazriya’s journey in movies began when she was a kid in Palunku in 2006. She became a lead actress in the Malayalam film Maad Dad in 2013. After that, she acted in successful movies like Neram, Raja Rani, Ohm Shanthi Oshaana, and Bangalore Days. She is talented and has won awards like the Filmfare Award South, the Kerala State Film Awards, and the Tamil Nadu State Film Award. She took a break from acting when she got married to actor Fahadh Faasil. But she made a great comeback in 2018 with the movie Koode.
41. Surabhi
Surbhi Puranik is another talented South Indian actress famous for her work in Telugu and Tamil movies. She started her movie career with a Tamil film called Ivan Veramathiri in 2013. People liked her acting, and she was nominated for Best Female Debut at the SIIMA Awards and Vijay Awards. Later, she began acting in Telugu movies, starting with Beeruva in 2015. She became part of successful movies like Express Raja and Gentleman in 2016. She also tried acting in Kannada movies with Sakath in 2021.
Surbhi also learned how to act at Imago Acting School, where famous teachers like Barry John and Manoj Bajpai helped her. Surbhi’s first movie Ivan Veramathiri showed that she had a natural talent for acting, and critics praised her. She’s still acting and impressing audiences, making her a rising star in the Indian film industry.
| Real Name | Surbhi (Surbhi Puranik) |
|---|---|
| Age | 27 years (as of 2023) |
| Status | Single |
| Instagram Handle | @surofficial |
| Movies Name | Ivan Veramathiri, Velaiyilla Pattathari, Jeeva, Beeruva, Express Raja, Pugazh, Attack, Gentleman, Okka Kshanam, Voter, Sashi, Sakath |
42. Shraddha Srinath
Shraddha Rama Srinath is a talented South actress who’s famous for her acting in Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu movies. She started her acting career in a Malayalam film Kohinoor and became well-known for her great acting in the Kannada movie U Turn in 2016. She even won a big award of the Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her role in that movie.
She’s acted in many other movies like Jersey, Urvi, Vikram Vedha, Nerkonda Paarvai, and Operation Alamelamma. People like her acting, and she won awards like the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – South for Operation Alamelamma and the Zee Cine Awards Telugu for Best Find of the Year – Female in 2020 for Jersey.
| Real Name | Shraddha Rama Srinath |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years (as of 2021) |
| Status | Unmarried |
| Instagram Handle | @shraddhasrinath |
| Movies Name | Kohinoor, U Turn, Mungaru Male 2, Urvi, Kaatru Veliyidai, Ivan Thanthiran, and more. |
43. Hebah Patel
Hebah Patel is a talented South Indian actress known for her work in Telugu movies. She was born on 6 January 1989 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She started as a model and then became an actress in Kannada with Adyaksha and in Tamil with Thirumanam Enum Nikkah, both in 2014. She entered the Telugu movie industry with Ala Ela the same year.
One of her most recognized roles was in Kumari 21F in 2015, and she won an award for Best Debut Actress in Telugu for it. She’s been in other notable movies like Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada, Andhhagadu, Angel, and 24 Kisses. In 2020, she also started working on a web series with Mastis.
| Real Name | Hebah Patel |
| Age (as of 2023) | 34 years |
| Status | Single |
| Instagram Handle | @hebahpatel |
| Movies Name | Adyaksha, Thirumanam Enum Nikkah, Ala Ela, Kumari 21F, Eedo Rakam Aado Rakam, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada, Naanna Nenu Naa Boyfriends, Mister, Andhhagadu, Angel |
44. Shraddha Srinath
Shraddha Srinath is an example of someone who can do many things and works hard. She finished her law degree and became a real estate lawyer, but she also loved acting. While she had a regular job, she acted in plays and did lots of commercials. But what made her famous was her role in the Kannada thriller U-Turn in 2016. She was so good that she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress. This made her a big star and everyone wanted to work with her in Indian movies. Shraddha kept showing her amazing talent and played all kinds of different roles.
| Real Name | Shraddha Rama Srinath |
|---|---|
| Age (as of 2023) | 32 years |
| Status | Single |
| Instagram Handle | @shraddhasrinath |
| Movies Name | Witness, Dear Vikram, Aaraattu, Chakra, Maara, Krishna and His Leela, Jodi, Nerkonda Paarvai |
45. Aishwarya Rajesh
Aishwarya Rajesh is a very talented South Indian actress who is famous for her great acting in Tamil, Malayalam, and Telugu movies. At first, she started as a TV presenter on a comedy show Asatha Povathu Yaaru? Later, she became famous after winning the reality show Maanada Mayilada. Her acting journey began with a Kannada movie Avargalum Ivargalum in 2011, and she became well-known for her role in Attakathi in 2012. She won an award the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for her amazing acting in Kaaka Muttai in 2014.
Aishwarya can play all sorts of different characters in movies. She’s been in movies like Vada Chennai and Kanaa, where she played roles like a struggling married woman and a determined woman fighting for her husband’s rights. Aishwarya worked hard to become a famous actress, and she came from a lower-middle-class family, which makes her story very inspiring.
| Real Name | Aishwarya Rajesh |
|---|---|
| Age (as of 2023) | 33 years |
| Status | Single |
| Instagram Handle | @aishwaryarajessh |
| Movies Name | Rambantu, Neethana Avan, Avargalum Ivargalum, Uyarthiru 420, Sattapadi Kutram, Vilayada Vaa, Attakathi, Aachariyangal, Puthagam, Rummy |
FAQs
Who Is the Most Beautiful South Actress in India?
Shruti Haasan is known as the most beautiful South Indian actress at this time.
Which Actress Has the Most Beautiful Smile in the South Industry?
Sai Pallavi’s smile is just amazing and people fall in love with her real and satisfying smile.
Who Is the Most Gorgeous South Actress without Makeup?
Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Sai Pallavi look gorgeous even without makeup.
Who Is the No. 1 Beautiful Actress in South India?
Samantha is the number 1 beautiful South Indian actress at this time.
Who is the crush of India?
Rashmika Mandanna is known as the National Crush of India.
Who is the most stylish actress in South India?
Samantha Prabhu is the most stylish South Actress at this time.
