Tollywood is a movie industry in India that produces films in the Telegu language. This industry is based in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and has its own audience. Tollywood owns a large number of talented and gorgeous actresses whose screen presence can steal the spotlight.
Read this article to know about 11 Tollywood actresses who mesmerize us with their acting skills as well as their beauty whenever they appear on the screen.
List of Beautiful Tollywood Actresses
1. Samantha Akkineni
Date of Birth: 28th April 1987
Place: Madras, Tamil Nadu
Age: 33 years
Height: 1.58 m
Education: Studied commerce at Stella Maris College, Chennai
Relationship Status: Married to Naga Chaitanya since 2017
- Samantha Akkineni is a model and a beautiful south Indian actress. She made her film debutin 2010 with a romance movie named ‘Em Maaya Chesave’ that was directed by Gautham Menon.
- Top 3 movies of Samantha Akkineni: ‘Neethaane En Ponvasantham’, ‘Eega’, and ‘A Aa’.
- Top 3 hit songs of movies where Samantha worked: ‘Pakka Local’, ‘Rangamma Mangamma’, and ‘Yentha Sakkagunnave’.
- Awards: Samantha Akkineni has won four Filmfare Awards. She has won most of the awards for her roles in movies like ‘Neethaane En Ponvasantham’ and ‘Eega’.
- Fees per movie: Samantha charges Rs 2 crores per movie
- Trust/Charity: Samantha is actively involved in charitable activities. She is the founder of Pratyusha Support, an NGO that provides medical assistance to women and children.
2. Shruti Hassan
Date of Birth: 28th January 1986
Place: Madras, Tamil Nadu
Age: 34 years
Height: 1.65 m
Education: Studied Psychology at St. Andrew’s College.
Relationship Status: Shruti was in a relationship with Michael Corsale for a few years but they broke up in 2016.
- Shruti Hassan is a popular actress as well as a singer who works in the Tollywood industry. She is the daughter of the famous actor Kamal Hassan and made her first appearance in a Tamil-Hindi bilingual movie named ‘Hey Ram’.
- She made her debutin the Tollywood film industry in 2011 with the fantasy movie ‘Anaganaga O Dheerudu’, directed by Prakash Kovelamudi.
- Top 3 movies of Shruti Hassan: ‘Gabbar Singh’, ‘Race Gurram’, and ‘Srimanthudu’.
- Awards: She is the recipient of three Filmfare awards and has mostly won awards for her performances in movies ‘Aagadu’, ‘Anaganaga O Dheerudu’, ‘Unnaipol Oruvan’, and so on.
- Top 3 songs of Shruti Hassan: Shruti has sung many popular songs like ‘Adiye Kolluthe’, ‘Luck Aazma’, and so on.
- Fees per movie: Shruti charges approx. Rs 2.5 crores per movie
- Brand Ambassador: Shruti Hassan is the brand ambassador for Fossil watches and an electrical appliance company named Lloyd.
3. Kajal Aggarwal
Date of Birth: 19th June 1985
Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Age: 35 years
Height: 1.68 m
Education: Studied Mass Media at Kishinchand Chellaram College.
Relationship Status: She announced her marriage with entrepreneur Gautam Kitchlu in October 2020
- Kajal Aggarwal is another beautiful south Indian actressand model of the Telegu film industry. She is also the first South Indian actress who has a wax figure in Madame Tussauds Singapore.
- She made her debutwith a Bollywood movie ‘Kyun! Ho Gaya Na’ where she played a minor role. Kajal got her first break in the Tollywood industry with the movie ‘Lakshmi Kalyanam’ that was directed by Teja and released in 2007.
- Top 3 movies of Kajal Aggarwal: She is best known for her roles in movies like ‘Magadheera’, ‘Chandamama’, and ‘Mr. Perfect’.
- Top 3 hit songs of movies where Kajal worked:‘Panchadara Bomma’, ‘Dheera Dheera’, and ‘Sundari’.
- Awards: Kajal got several awards for her performances in movies like ‘Brindaavanam’ and ‘Thuppakki’.
- Fees per movie: Kajal charges Rs 2-3 crores per movie
- Brand Ambassador: Kajal is the brand ambassador of several brands like Celebrity Cricket League, Panasonic, Dabur, and so on.
4. Anushka Shetty
Date of Birth: 7th November 1981
Place: Puttur, Karnataka
Age: 38 years
Height: 1.75 m
Education: Studied Computer Applications at Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.
Relationship Status: It came into news that Anushka is dating her Bahubali co-actor Prabhas. But Anushka denied all the rumors.
- AnushkaShetty is a famous South Indian actress as well as a model. and is also referred to as the ‘Lady Superstar’ of the Anushka south film industry. Anushka made her debut in the Telegu film industry in 2005 with the movie ‘Super’ that was directed by Puri Jagannadh.
- Top 3 movies of Anushka Shetty: She is known for her roles in hit movies like ‘Arundhati’, ‘Ngavalli’ and ‘Dhamarukam’.
- Top 3 hit songs of movies where Anushka Worked:‘Kammukonna Chikatlona’, ‘Bommali’, and ‘Punnami Puvvai’.
- Awards: Anushka Shetty is the recipient of three Filmfare awards. She got several awards for her performances in movies like ‘Arundhati’, ‘Vedham’, ‘Rudhramadevi’, and so on.
- Fees per movie: Anushka Shetty charges Rs 3-4 crores per movie.
5. Rashmika Mandanna
Date of Birth: 5th April 1996
Place: Virajpet, Karnataka,
Age: 24 years
Height: 1.61 m
Education: Studied Psychology, Journalism, and Literature from the Ramaiah College of Arts, Science, and Commerce.
Relationship Status: Rashmika was in a relationship with Rakshit Shetty and got engaged to him in the year 2017. But they broke up in 2018.
- Rashmika Mandanna isa well-known actress and model in the Tollywood film industry. She made her film debut in 2016 with the Kannada film ‘Kirik Party’ that was directed by Rishab Shetty.
- Top 3 movies of RashmikaMandanna: Rashmika is famous for her roles in movies like ‘Anjani Putra’, ‘Chamak’, and ‘Dear Comrade’.
- Top 3 hit songs of movies where RashmikaWorked: ‘Yenti Yenti’, ‘Gira Gira Gira’, and ‘Belageddu’.
- Awards: She hasreceived several awards for her performances in films like ‘Kirik Party’, ‘Geetha Govindam’, and so on.
- Fees per movie: Rashmika charges Rs 60-80 lakhs per movie.
- Brand Ambassador: Rashmikawon the title of Clean & Clear Times Fresh Face of India in the year 2014 after which she became Clean & Clears’ brand ambassador.
6. Shriya Saran
Date of Birth: 11th September 1982
Place: Dehradun, Uttar Pradesh
Age: 38 years
Height: 1.64 m
Education: Studied Literature at Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi.
Relationship Status: Married to Andrei Koscheev since 2018.
- Shriya Saran Bhatnagar is a well-known actress and model in the Tollywood film industry. Shriya made her film debutin 2001 with the Telugu film Ishtam that was directed by Vikram Kumar.
- Top 3 movies of Shriya Sharan: She is well-known for her roles in movies like ‘Santhosham’, ‘Pavitra’, and ‘Manam’.
- Top 3 hit songs of movies where Shriya Worked:Enduko Enduko’, ‘Polavaram’, and ‘Atu Itu Ooguthu’.
- Awards: She has also got many accolades as best actress for films like ‘Manam’, ‘Gautamiputra Satakarni’, and so on.
- Fees per movie: Shriya Saran charges Rs 1.5 crores per movie.
- Brand Ambassador, Trust/Charity: Shriya Saran is the brand ambassador of NGOs like the Naandi Foundation and Save A Child’s Heart Foundation. She also owns a Spa which employs visually handicapped individuals.
7. Tamannaah Bhatia
Date of Birth: 21st December 1989
Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Age: 30 years
Height: 1.65 m
Education: Studied in Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School, Mumbai, after which she joined acting.
Relationship Status: It came into news in 2017 that she is dating Pakistani cricketer Abdul Razzaq. But Tamannaah denied all the rumors.
- Tamannaah Bhatia is best known as Tamannaah in the Tollywood industry. She made her first appearance in the Bollywood film’ Chand Sa Roshan Chehra’ that was released in 2005. In the same year, she made her debutin the Telugu film industry with the movie ‘Sri’.
- Top 3 movies of Tamannaah: Some of the successful movies where she has worked are ‘Happy Days’, ‘Kaalidasu’, and ‘100% love’.
- Top 3 hit songs of movies where Tamannaah Worked:‘Ayyo Ayyo’, ‘O My Friend’, and ‘Chiniki Chiniki’.
- Awards: She has won many awards for her movies like ‘Kandein Kadhalai’, ‘100% love’, ‘Tadakha’, and so on.
- Fees per movie: Tamannaah charges Rs 1-2 crores per movie.
- Brand Ambassador: Tamannaah is also a model and appears in several television advertisements. Some of the popular brands that she has endorsed include Celkon Mobiles and Fanta.
8. Anjali
Date of Birth: 16th June 1986
Place: Razole, Andhra Pradesh
Age: 34 years
Height: 1.65 m
Education: Studied Mathematics from a college in Chennai
Relationship Status: Anjali was in a rumored relationship with Tamil actor Jai but they broke up.
- Anjali is one of the popular actresses and models of the Tollywood film industry. Anjali made her acting debutin 2006 with the Telugu movie ‘Photo’.
- Top 3 movies of Anjali: Anjali is best known for her roles in movies like ‘Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu’, ‘Geethanjali’ and ‘Balupu’.
- Top 3 hit songs of movies where Anjali Worked‘Vaana Chinukulu’, ‘Chirujalley Neevu Ra’, and ‘Mari Antaga’.
- Awards: Anjali won two Filmfare awards for her movies ‘Angadi Theru’ and ‘Engaeyum Eppothum’ in 2011 and 2012 respectively.
- Fees per movie: Anjali charges Rs 30-50 lakhs per movie.
9. Rakul Preet Singh
Date of Birth: 10th October 1990
Place: New Delhi
Age: 30 years
Height: 1.68 m
Education: Studied Mathematics at Jesus and Mary College, Delhi
Relationship Status: Rakul Preet Singh was in a rumored relationship with Rana Daggubati. However, she denied all the rumors.
- Rakul Preet Singh is a famous model as well as an actress of the Tollywood industry. Rakul made her film debut with the Kannada film Gilli in 2009. In 2011 she made her debutin the Telugu film industry with the movie ‘Keratam’.
- Top 3 movies of Rakul Preet Singh: Some of the acclaimed movies where she has worked include ‘Venkatadri Express’, ‘Loukyam’, and ‘Current Theega’.
- Top 3 hit songs of movies where Singh Worked: ‘Nuvvele Nuvvele’, ‘Lehchalo’, and ‘Athiloka Sundari’
- Awards: She has won several awards for her performances in films like ‘Panduga Chesko’, ‘Rarandoi Veduka Chudham’, and ‘Nannaku Prematho’.
- Fees per movie: Rakul Preet Singh charges Rs 1 crore per movie.
- Brand Ambassador: Rakul Preet Singh is the brand ambassador for the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ program launched by the Telangana State Government.
10. Nayanthara
Date of Birth: 18th November 1984
Place: Bangalore, Karnataka
Age: 35 years
Height: 1.57 m
Education: Studied English Literature at Marthoma College, Thiruvalla
Relationship Status: Nayanthara is currently in a relationship with Tamil director/actor Vignesh Shivan.
- Diana Mariam Kurian who is known by stage name Nayanthara is a popular Tollywood actress. She made her film debutin the year 2003 with the Malayalam movie ‘Manassinakkare’. She got a break in the Telugu film industry with the movie ‘Lakshmi’.
- Top 3 movies of Nayanthara: Some of the moviesthat earned Nayanthara recognition are ‘Adhurs’, ‘Simha’, and ‘Sri Rama Rajyam’.
- Top 3 hit songs of movies where Nayanthara Worked:‘Arare Pasi Manasa’, ‘Em Vayaso’, and ‘Assalaam Valekum’.
- Awards: Nayanthara is a recipient of five Filmfare awards and has won most awards for performances in movies like ‘Sri Rama Rajyam’ and ‘Aramm’.
- Fees per movie: Nayanthara charges Rs 4-5 crores per movie.
- Brand Ambassador: Nayanthara endorses DTH brand TATA Sky, Jewelry brand TANISHQ, Katrina Kaif’s Kay Beauty products, and so on.
11. Ileana D’ Cruz
Date of Birth: 1st November 1987
Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra
Age: 32 years
Height: 1.65 m
Education: Ileana did her graduation from the University of Mumbai
Relationship Status: Ileana D’ Cruz was in a relationship with an Australian photographer Andrew Kneebone. But they broke up in 2019.
- Ileana D’ Cruz is a beautiful Tollywood actressand model. Ilena D’Cruz made her acting debut in the year 2006 with the Telugu-language film Devadasu which earned her Filmfare award of the best female debutant.
- Top 3 movies of Ileana: Some notable films where she has worked include ‘Pokiri’, ‘Rakhi’, and ‘Munna’.
- Top 3 hit songs of movies where Ileana Worked:‘Nuvvantey Chala’, ‘O Baby Baby’, and ‘Manasa’.
- Awards: Ileana D’Cruz is a recipient of several awards for her performances in movies like ‘Devadasu’, ‘Jalsa’, and so on.
- Fees per movie: Ileana D’Cruz charges Rs 4-5 crores per movie.
- Brand Ambassador: The actress has endorsed several brandslike Indica, Electrolux, Emami Talc, Fair & Lovely, etc.
Conclusion
These are some of the beautiful Tollywood actresses who are known for their glamour and acting talents in India.