Shriya Saran

Shriya Saran
Saran at the premiere of Enthiran (2010).
Born Shriya Saran
September 11, 1982 (age 28)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
Other names Shreya, Sreya, Sriya
Occupation Actress, Model, Host, Lecturer, Philanthropist
Years active 2001–present
Spouse None
Parents Neeraja Saran (Mother)
Pushpendra Saran (Father)
Website
http://www.shriyasaran.com


Shriya Saran (Hindi: श्रिया / श्रेया सरन; born September 11, 1982)[1] is an Indian film actress. She began her career acting in music videos, while also attending an acting studio to follow her dream to act. After her feature film debut in 2001 with Ishtam, she gained Telugu cinema's attention in 2002 by playing the role of Bhanu in Santhosham,[2] her first commerical success. Subsequently, she appeared in several Telugu films with prominent actors, whilst, also making in-roads in the Hindi film industry as well as the Tamil film industry. In 2007, Saran gained nationwide fame after her performance alongside Rajinikanth in Sivaji: The Boss,[3][4] after which she signed a Hollywood film and several Hindi and Tamil films.

Saran performs predominantly in lead roles in high-budget and major studio films, ranging from romantic comedies and drama to science fiction and action thrillers. Following commercial successes with Santhosham (2002)[5], Tagore (2003),[6] Sivaji: The Boss (2007)[7][8] which became the highest grossing Tamil film at that time,[9][10][11] and Kanthaswamy (2009)[12][13][14] she established herself as one of the leading actresses in the South Indian film industry.[15] Her other major box office film which established her career is Nuvve Nuvve (2002),[16][17] Nenunnanu (2003)[18][19][20], Chatrapathi (2005)[21][22] which earned her a Filmfare nomination for best actress in Telugu and Don Seenu (2010), Thiruvilayadal Arambam (2006),[23][24] Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007)[25][26] and Kutty (2010)[27][28] in Tamil, Awaarapan (2007)[29] which earned her Filmfare nomination for best debut actress and Mission Istaanbul (2008)[30] in Hindi and Pokkiri Raja (2010) which is her debut film[31][32][33] in Malayalam.Early life

Shriya Saran was born in Dehradun to Pushpendra Saran and Neeraja Saran.[34] She was brought up in Haridwar.[34] Her father Pushpendra Saran worked for Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited and her mother is a teacher in Delhi Public School.[34] Saran completed her schooling from Delhi Public School, Haridwar and later studied at Lady Shri Ram College in Delhi and received a B. A. degree in literature.[34][35] Saran was trained as a Kathak dancer during her youth and later became a Kathakali dancer as well.[34] She has an elder brother living in New Delhi.[34]
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Career
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Early career (2001-2003)

Whilst studying her second year at the LSR College in Delhi, Saran got her first opportunity to appear in front of the camera. She eventually quit her studies to participate for the shoot. Following her dance teacher's recommendation, she was given the chance to appear in the music video of Reenu Nathan's Tirakthi Kyon Hawa. The video—shot at Banaras—gave her fame, prompting Ramoji Films to offer her the lead role of Neha in their film Ishtam starring and directed by newcomers. Even before the release of Ishtam, Saran signed four high-budget films including Santosham, Chennakeshava Reddy, Nuvve Nuvve and Tagore with actors Nagarjuna, Balakrishna, Tarun and Chiranjeevi respectively.

Ishtam produced by Usha Kiran Movies and directed by newcomers Raj Kumar and Vikram Kumar,[36] featured her alongside newcomer Charan and Poonam Dhillon. Her performance received positive reviews; an Idlebrain wrote that Shriya "is the main asset of the film. She is very beautiful and extremely talented in acting. She has got wonderful smile and has enticing and expressive eyes. No wonder, Nag has taken her as the heroine in Santosham".[37] Another reviewer from The Hindu cited that, "Shreya looks innocent and pleasing, yet a wee bit mischievous - an impressive debut [...] Both Shreya and Poonam Dhillon steal the scenes whenever they are together".[38] Though the film didn't fare well at the box office, she was noticed by many Telugu producers and directors.[who?]

Her next release was Santosham (2002), co-starring Nagarjuna, Prabhu Deva and Gracy Singh. Her portrayal of Bhanu won appreciation from critics and audience alike; Idlebrain reviewer Jeevi described, "Sreya got the major share of the pie. She is very cute and did the role of Bhanu with élan. Her vivacious attitude and chirpy outlook added the necessary luster to her character. She is a treat to watch".[39] As the film turned out to be high commercial success, celebrating a 100-days-run in theatres,[40] it made Shriya one of the most sought-after actresses in Telugu cinema.[41] Her next release, V. V. Vinayak's Chennakeshava Reddy that co-starred Balakrishna, Tabu and Devayani, became an average grosser. A reviewer from The Hindu noted that, "Only Devayanai who plays Chennakesava's sister has some sensible role connected to the main story, while Tabu and Shriya just play secondary roles"[42] while Idlebrain reviewer wrote, Shriya "is cute and her role is limited to three songs and a few teasing scenes".[43] Saran's final release of 2002 was Nuvve Nuvve with Tarun, which became a blockbuster, whilst also earning her many accolades for her performance as Anjali. While an Idlebrain reviewer, in regards to her performance, noted that Shriya "is at her best in this film. She is very sensual and she expressed the feelings wonderfully with her beautiful eyes. She is sensuality personified",[44] another reviewer from the same site said that "Tarun and Sreya are comfortable and offer portrayals with considerable ease".[45] Telugucinema.com wrote that Shriya's role "has two faces - a rich daughter who has a loving dad, and an innocent lover who has a practical lover", adding that she "did her job really well, balancing both the sides. Her innocent expressions and tender, beautiful face shall take her career a long way [...] The aesthetic [...] that she exhibits has been absent in a heroine's role since long now".[46]

In 2003, Saran's debut Hindi film Tujhe Meri Kasam, starring debutants Ritesh Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza in lead,[47] released first, a remake of the 2000 Telugu blockbuster Nuvve Kavali,[48] which itself was a remake of a Malayalam film. She enacted a supporting role, which was considered very small compared to that of Genelia, with Bollywood Hungama's reviewer Taran Adarsh citing that "The film could've easily done without [Shriya's] track, who loves the lead man but he doesn't reciprocate".[49] The film garnered poor box office returns,[50] and failed to propel her career in Bollywood.

After her failed Bollywood debut, she again concentrated in South Indian films. She was cast to essay the lead role in the Telugu film Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu opposite Uday Kiran. She played the character of Mahalakshmi, and was praised for her acting and dancing talents. Idlebrain reviewer said that Shriya "is pretty cool as a bubbly girl. She has lots of weeping scenes as well".[51] The Hindu praised her performance, adding that she "simply corners the show. She offers her best performance till date".[52] Collaborating with V. V. Vinayak again, she performed the lead role in his Tagore, a remake of the Tamil film Ramana, which released next. She enacted the role of Devaki, a girl who has a crush on the lead character, essayed by Chiranjeevi that was described as "unimportant" by Jeevi.[53] Following its release, the film broke several box office records,[54] and became the highest-grossing Telugu film at that time.[55] Her subsequent release Ela Cheppanu also earned her many accolades,[56] but only did average business at the box office. Later that year, she made her Tamil film debut in Enakku 20 Unakku 18,[57] again alongside Tarun and Trisha Krishnan.[58] The A. R. Rahman musical became a moderate success at the box-office, failing to gain her more projects in Tamil.
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Ups and downs (2004-2007)

Saran's first 2004 role was in Nenunnanu opposite Akkineni Nagarjuna, which was a blockbuster and also critically acclaimed.[20] The story of the movie is about how an orphan man gives shelter and assurance to a girl who is also made orphan by her disassociated parents and ran-away lover. She enacted the role of Anu who wants to fulfill her dream to be a singer, her performance in this film being appreciated by critics. Reviewer from Idlebrain said that, "Shriya is sensuous as usual. She played a very vital role in this film and she did justice to her role. But she seems to be losing the freshness and tenderness off late."[59], another reviewer from IndiaGlitz mention that, "Nenunnanu is the first rate performance of the lead artistes [...] Shreya as Anu is refreshing and pleasing."[60] and reviewer from a AllIndianSite said that, "Shriya performed extremely well as the entire movie moves around her character [...] Shriya had only one duet with the hero".[61] Later that year, she appeared in her first lead female role in a Hindi film Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum, which was remake of Telugu film Anandam alongside Arya Babbar produced by Ramoji Rao. She plays the role of Rani, who hates and keeps fighting with her neighbor Raja, but soon developing a love towards him. Indiaglitz said that Shriya "reminds us of Genelia D'Souza in "Tujhe Meri Kasam". But that could be because the ambience and the lovers' squabbles are near- identical"[62] and Taran Adarsh from Bollywood Hungama said that Shriya "is a fine actress and leaves a strong impression".[63] Her next Hindi release was Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart alongside Aftab Shivdasani, Anupam Kher, Indraneil Sengupta and Rati Agnihotri.[64][65] She played the character of Sanam K. Jindal. Bollywood Hungama's reviewer Taran Adarsh mention her performance as "Shriya Saran is an actress to watch. She not only looks pretty and photogenic, but also enacts her part with amazing confidence. Her expressions in the emotional sequences deserve special mention".[66] The former was also a failure at the box office,[67] whilst the latter was an average grosser, failing to gain her any attention. Her final Telugu release of 2004 Arjun with Mahesh Babu, Keerthi Reddy, Raja, Prakash Raj and Saritha which was directed by Gunasekhar in a high budget. The film is known for his Meenakshi Amman Temple set which was build in the cost of 4 crores by National Film Awards winner Thotta Tharani.[68] Saran, who played the love interest of the lead charcter, was criticized that her role was very limited compared to Keerthi Reddy who play the sister of the lead character.[69] The film, in spite of positive responses, failed to recover the film's high budget.[20]

In 2005, she had ten releases, nine of which being Telugu films. Balu ABCDEFG opposite Pawan Kalyan was the first release and became an average grosser in India but this was the first Telugu film to be released in South Africa after 40 years and received overwhelming response there. After her next four Telugu films were average at box office, her film Chatrapati opposite Prabhas, released and became a successful venture and one of the biggest hits in her career. Meanwhile, she made her comeback in Kollywood through the film Mazhai, a remake of the Telugu blockbuster film Varsham, produced by S. P. B. Charan with Jayam Ravi starring in the lead role.[70]. She essayed the role of Shailaja a middle class girl who love rain so much as she could interact with it. The film was an average grosser at the box-office.[71] Though the movie didn't become successful, her performance was received well by critics. Sify reviewer wrote that Shriya "with her hour-glass figure has flaunted it well but the girl somehow lacks screen presence",[72] while IndiaGlitz said that Shreya "is a welcome addition to Kollywood. A glamorous actress, she is sure to go a long way here"[73] and Now Running wrote that "Shriya is the cynosure to all eyes especially when she dances. Her dance movements are graceful and natural. On-screen chemistry between Ravi and Shriya is perfect"[74]. She next appeared with Ravi Teja in Bhageeratha, following which she had been appearing only in cameo roles and item numbers throughout 2006 and 2007, such as Boss opposite Akkineni Nagarjuna, Game opposite Vishnu, Devadasu opposite Ram, Munna opposite Prabhas and her last film Tulasi opposite Venkatesh. She also made a cameo appearance in the National Film Award-winning Bommalata.

Her only 2006 release, in which she did a "full-fledged role", was the Tamil film Thiruvilayadal Arambam with Dhanush which became her first successful Tamil film. She then beat other top actresses for the much coveted role opposite Rajinikanth in S. Shankar's Sivaji: The Boss which was the most expensive Indian film at that time. Saran then made her comeback in Hindi with Awaarapan alongside Emraan Hashmi which was the first joint production between India and Pakistan. The film was successful at the box office.

Later that year she appeared in one more Tamil film, Azhagiya Tamil Magan opposite Vijay which turned to be an average hit. She played the role of Abinaya and was praised by critics for her performance. A Oneindia.in reviewer wrote, "Shriya is another sweet surprise of the movie", adding that, "she is not appearing as a glamour doll, but performs well in a meaty role on par with the hero",[75] while Sify wrote that Shriya "is a pure eye candy and emotes sufficiently well, especially in the crucial climax scene" adding that she "has a meaty role and has as much footage as the hero and her character is the crux around which the film revolves".[76] However, Rediff criticized her, citing that "her acting is as bad as her looks are good", furthermore adding that "the only convincing portion of the movie is when Shriya has to act as if she doesn't have a clue on who the love of her life is".[77] Besides, a reviewer from Behindwoods, wrote that Shriya "has a good role and she has done a decent job and looks angelic",[78] meanwhile Indiaglitz said that Shriya, "arguably possessing the most stunning and sexy figure among today’s heroines is simply ravishing".[79]
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Recent work (2008-present)

In 2008, she made a special appearance in the Vadivelu-starrer Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan which turn out to be her only Tamil release of 2008. She then acted in the Hindi film Apoorva Lakhia's Mission Istanbul with Zayed Khan, Vivek Oberoi and Shabbir Ahluwalia, which also starred Abhishek Bachchan and Sunil Shetty in guest appearance. The film was a hit at the box office. She played the character of Anjali Sagar which was inspired by the character of Romila Dutta played by Preity Zinta in the film Lakshya;[80] a journalist who desires to have a child with her husband, which leads to their separation, since he is reluctant. The film's main theme is about anti terrorism. Rediff and Bollywood Hungama critics said that her character was totally wasted and also had a weak characterization.[81][82] Saran then made her Hollywood debut in Ashok Amritraj's The Other End of the Line, becoming one of the first South Indian actresses to accomplish this feat.[83] She played the role of Priya Sethi who works as a telephone operator in an India Call Centre, while acting alongside Jesse Metcalfe,[84] Anupham Kher and Tara Sharma. Shriya's performance was praised by critic, particularly her on-screen chemistry with Jesse Metcalfe.[85]

Saran's first 2009 release, was Ek - The Power of One with Bobby Deol, the Hindi remake of the successful Telugu film Athadu, which unlike Athadu was just an average grosser. She then made her comeback in Tamil, appearing in Thoranai opposite Vishal, which, too, was an average grosser at box office. She then bagged the role of Subbulakshmi opposite Vikram in the much-anticipated film Kanthaswamy which is also considered a moderate success.

In 2010, she first appeared in the Tamil film Kutty which is a remake of Telugu blockbuster Arya. The film was declared hit at box office.[28] Her subsequent release was K. S. Ravikumar's Jaggubhai, in which she essayed the role of Monisha, a spoilt brat and the daughter of the protagonist, played by R. Sarathkumar. Her role in this film gained many accolades although the film did not fare well at box office. Saran then also made her Malayalam debut with Pokkiri Raja in which she appeared opposite Mammootty and Prithviraj.[86] The film created big hype among the audience in Kerala and was declared a super hit in the first week, breaking the record in Malayalam cinema by grossing over 2.21 crores in its first week of release surpassing Twenty:20.[87][88] Saran herself was appreciated for her performance, despite appearing in a short role.[89] She enacted the first lead role in a Telugu film after five years,[90] in the action-comedy film Don Seenu opposite Ravi Teja.[91][92] Saran played the role of the character's love interest, who dreams of becoming world's number one don. Reviewers praised Saran for her glamorous look and chirpy attitude added that she will become as the asset of the movie's box office success. Sify wrote that Shriya "is highly glamorous and seductive all the way. She is a big asset to the commercial run of the film. Appearing in both traditional and modern dresses, she steals the show in songs and romantic scenes",[93] Indiaglitz wrote that Shriya had done "a decent job", given her "character’s scope".[94] Meanwhile, Rediff said that "Shriya looks glamorous and gorgeous. Coming back to Telugu cinema after a hiatus, Shriya manages to sustain attention though she doesn't have much to do"[95] and reviewer from Oneindia.in said that Shreya "is another asset for the movie. It is a treat to watch her on screen with her sexy costumes. Nonetheless, she even stoles the show with her acting skills".[96] The film eventually became one of the top grossers of 2010 and went to celebrate 50 days of successful theatrical run.[97][98] The film is considered one of Saran's most important films in terms of gross collection.[99] Saran then had a special appearance as a dancer in a casino in the S. J. Suryaah-directed action film Komaram Puli,[100] for which she was paid a huge sum of money.[101]
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Upcoming projects

Saran will be seen next in the Tamil film Chikku Bukku with Arya and Preetika Rao, directed by Manikandan, a former assistant to director Jeeva. In 2010, Saran also signed to work in Rowthiram with Jeeva for the first time.[102] The film, to be directed by newcomer Gokul and produced by Jeeva's father R. B. Choudary,[103] had been put on hold because of Jeeva's busy schedule[104] but Saran has started continue shooting in the middle of August, 2010.[105] Saran will also star in Deepa Mehta's long delayed English project Midnight's Children,[106][107] which is based on Salman Rushdie's highly acclaimed same-titled novel.[108] Saran has also signed her second Malayalam project, Casanova with Mohanlal which will be directed by Rosshan Andrrews and is said to become the most expensive film in Malayalam cinema ever made.[109] The movie was delayed heavily[110] and mixed reports in cast were reported, in addition Sameera Reddy was said to replaced Saran[111] and she walked off from the project due to having a bad relationship with co stars Lakshmi Rai[112] and Roma Asrani. In October 2010, the producer of the Casanova announce that the shooting of the film will soon start at Dubai with cast and the crew of the film including Saran.[113]

Sources reported that Saran is currently undergoing filming for Komagata Maru, opposite Akshay Kumar. The film will be directed by Deepa Mehta[114][115] and will undergo a long production as the film will release in 2014 to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident.[116][117]
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Other work and events

In 2003, Saran hosted the 50th Filmfare South Award with actor R. Madhavan.[118] She was a part of Tamil director Mani Ratnam's stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai, an event which seeks to raise funds for The Banyan, a voluntary organisation which rehabilitates homeless women with mental illness in Chennai[119]. She also walked the ramp for fashion designer Neeta Lulla at the Chennai International Fashion Week on 20 December 2009.[120] She was one of the guest alongside actor Surya Sivakumar at the finale of the third season of Maanada Mayilada.[121] During the event, Saran was late though the song "Nee varumbotu" from her film Mazhai keep on playing for her grand entering.[122] Eventually, this incident make the audience in the auditorium amused by Saran's attitude and actor Surya Sivakumar had to replace her for the price giving ceremony.[122] In 2010, Saran was signed as brand ambassador for a new reality dance show 'Dhee-4' along with actress Rambha.[123] Saran was also the first actress and the third celebrity after Shahrukh Khan and Aamir Khan to delivering a lecture to students at the prestigious Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM-A) on 12 February 2010.[124] She said that, "The Indian Media and entertainment industry is the fastest growing sector at present, so considering this IIM Ahmedabad had started a new program CFI — Contemporary Film Industry — A Business Perspective. I was there to give a lecture to 2nd year students of CFI and did a lot of research for the lecture for nearly five days."[125] She held a lecture on "Marketing and branding of a film",[126] to prepare for which she took a five days research.[127] The way Saran took the questions from the students after the session and answered it humourly were appreciated.[127] Saran also hosted the Lux Sandal South Scope Film Awards 2010 with Raaghav, Vijayalakshmi Ahathian and Vishal Malhotra.[128] Her costumes was designed by Neeta Lulla which was being the flipping point of her appearance[129] Sify concluded that though there was many big star attending the event but the actual people who was the centre of attraction throughout of the event was Saran.[130]

Saran started her modelling career by acting in Pond's Creams advertisement and Coca-Cola advertisement alongside Tamil actor Vijay which was directed by prominent director Rajiv Menon[35]. She also starred in a Fair & Lovely creams advertisement during her early career.[131] In 2007, she become the brand ambassador of Saravana Stores.[132] She is now the brand ambassador of the Lux [133][134] and Head & Shoulders.[135] Saran was also signed as brand ambassador along with actor Saif Ali Khan for Brooke Bond Taj Mahal Tea.[136] She also recently says no to soft drinks advertisements because she feels that soft drinks may harm the children's health.[137] Saran also launched the Raymond Weil boutique in Chennai along with the key people of the company.[138]
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Controversy
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Obscenity charges

On 11 January 2008, a Hindu organisation based in Chennai lodged a police complaint against Saran, objecting to the outfit worn by her during the 175th day celebration of her film, Sivaji: The Boss.[139] In a complaint, the Hindu Makkal Katchi (HMK) alleged that Shriya's outfit had "offended Hindu culture".[140] Shriya publicly apologised to Tamils and Hindus, saying it was a mistake, and that she had "great respect for the tradition and culture of Tamil Nadu [...] I was shooting for a Hindi film in Thanjavur. I came to the function directly from the shooting, [...] I was unaware of the repercussions because of the attire I wore during the function."[141][142]
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Molested at Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

On 8 April 2008, Shriya was reportedly molested by a man identified as Hari, a cleaner at a nearby mutt at the Tirumala Venkateswara Temple.[143] She then slapped the man and handed him over to her security guards.[144] Reacting to this situation, she says, "When I was coming out of the temple after my prayers a man who was standing behind me misbehaved. I think women should stand up for such misbehaviour[...] irrespective of being an actress or not I had to stand up for myself and I think any woman who is a victim of eveteasing and molestation should stand up".[145] The man soon was handed over to the local police by the Shriya's assistants but released as there is no case because of the absence of a complaint.[146]
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Philanthropy

Saran is well known for her charity work. As a child, she used to save her pocket money and give it to a blind institute.[147] Saran is a brand ambassador for the Naandi Foundation alongside with actor Nagarjuna[148] and Save A Child's Heart Foundation (SACH) alongside tennis player Sania Mirza which works for the benefit of poor children and also for the people who are effected by the natural calamities. She also helps financially for an Prevention of Aids foundation. In 2009, Saran had joint hand with actor Surya Sivakumar to distribute the school stationery for poor children.[149] She also promises that she will keep helping the poor children in order to overcome child labour issues and diseased children.[150] She also adopts two children and take care of their life expenses.[151] In addition of that, Saran also has contributed towards the surgery of several children [152] by paying 1 lakh for each child.[153] Saran also regularly very active at participating in carnivals and campaign that associate with children benefits.[154] Beside that, Saran also known for her kindness towards the animals and also have associated with Blue Cross of India.[155]
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Popular reception

Saran has been often tagged in the media as the "glamor doll" , after portraying the role of a sexy girl in several movies, especially Sivaji: The Boss (2007) which brought her International recognition.[156] Moreover, she also has a huge fan following in film industry because of her sweet smile and innocent looks starting from her second film Santosham.[157] Besides that, her dance sequence in her film is mostly appreciate by both audience and choreographer. Actress turned choreographer Gayathri Raghuram said that, "Shriya is very expressive. I enjoyed working with her for the song 'Excuse Me Mr Kanthaswamy..."[158] and also mention that she is the best dancer among other actress in the industry.[159] Her "zero-size" figure also appreciated by audience and critics alike, Saran also becomes mentor for the other South Indian actresses in order to maintain their body figure, as described by Sify, "she has inspired other actresses to look to healthy diets and rigorous exercise regimes".[160]

In 2010, Saran was featured in a poll conducted by Rediff that spotting about woman achievers in India and she was ranked among the top 5 actress.[126] She was also one of the highest paid celebrity in India for attending shop opening which was about 5 lakh for one hour.[161] Besides that, Saran also one of the highest paid actress in India for a item number in a film which is around 20 lakh[162] to 50 lakh.[163]
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Awards and nominations
Filmfare Awards

Nominated
2007 - Filmfare Best Female Debut Award for Awaarapan
Filmfare Awards South

Nominated
2005 - Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award for Chatrapathi
Stardust Awards

Winner
2008 - Stardust Exciting New Face Award for Mission Istanbul[164]

Nominated
2007 - Stardust Award for Breakthrough Performance for Awarapan[165][166]
Vijay Awards

Nominated
2007 - Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine for Sivaji: The Boss
2009 - Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine for Kanthaswamy[167]
CineMAA Awards

Nominated
2002 - Viewer's Choice - Telugu Cine 'Maa' Awards Best Actress for Santhosham[168]
South Scope Style Awards

Winner
2007 - South Scope Style Award - Best Tamil Actress for Sivaji: The Boss[169][170]
Amrita Mathrubhumi Award

Winner
2009 - Amrita Mathrubhumi Award for Best Actress in Tamil for Kanthaswamy[171][172]
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FilmographyYear Film Role Language Notes
2001 Ishtam Neha Telugu
2002 Santosham Bhanu Telugu Nominated, Viewer's Choice - Telugu Cine 'Maa' Awards Best Actress
Chennakeshava Reddy Preethi Telugu
Nuvve Nuvve Anjali Telugu
2003 Tujhe Meri Kasam Girija Hindi
Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu Seeta Lakshmi Telugu
Tagore Devaki Telugu
Ela Cheppanu Priya Telugu
Ennaku 20 Unnaku 18 Reshma Tamil
2004 Nenunnanu Anu Telugu
Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum Rani Hindi
Arjun Roopa Telugu
Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart Sanam Hindi
2005 Balu ABCDEFG Anu Telugu
Naa Alludu Meghana Telugu
Sadaa Mee Sevalo Kanthi Telugu
Soggadu Shriya Telugu Cameo appearance
Subhash Chandra Bose Svarajyam Telugu
Mogudu Pellam O Dongodu Satyabhama Telugu
Mazhai Shailaja Tamil
Chatrapathi Neelu Telugu Nominated, Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award
Bhageeratha Shweta Telugu
Bommalata Swathi Telugu Cameo appearance
2006 Devadasu Shriya Telugu Special appearance
Game Telugu Special appearance
Boss Sanjana Telugu Cameo appearance
Thiruvilayadal Arambam Priya Tamil
2007 Munna Dancer in the bar Telugu Special appearance
Arasu Ankita Kannada Cameo appearance
Sivaji: The Boss Thamizhselvi Tamil Nominated, Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine
Awaarapan Aaliya Hindi Nominated, Filmfare Best Hindi Female Debut Award
Nominated, Stardust Award for Breakthrough Performance
Tulasi Dancer in club Telugu Special appearance
Azhagiya Tamil Magan Abinaya Tamil
2008 Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan Pidariatha Tamil Special appearance
Mission Istanbul Anjali Sagar Hindi Winner, Stardust Exciting New Face Award
The Other End of the Line Priya Sethi English
2009 Ek - The Power of One Preet Hindi
Thoranai Indhu Tamil
Kanthaswamy Subbulakshmi Tamil Nominated, Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine
Cooking with Stella Tannu English
2010 Kutty Geetha Tamil
Jaggubhai Monisha Jagannathan Tamil
Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke Hindi Guest appearance
Pokkiri Raja Aswathy Malayalam
Don Seenu Deepti Telugu
Puli Dancer in Casino Telugu Special appearance
Uthamaputhiran Kalpana Tamil Guest appearance
Chikku Bukku Anu Tamil Post-production
2011 Rowthiram Tamil Filming
Midnight's Children English Pre-production
Casanova Malayalam Filming