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This is a list of notable actresses who have played key roles in the Telugu cinema, primarily based in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.[1][2][3][4][5]
1930s
1940s
1950s
1960s
1970s
Year
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Name
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Debut film
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Notable films
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1970
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Sridevi
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Maa Nanna Nirdoshi
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Padaharella Vayasu (1978), Premabhishekam (1981), Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari (1990)
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1972
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Jayasudha
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Pandanti Kapuram
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Tandra Paparayudu (1986)
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1974
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Jaya Prada
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Bhoomi Kosam
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Yamagola (1977)
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1978
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Sumalatha
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Karunamayudu
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Justice Chakravarthy (1984), Janani Janmabhoomi (1984), Agni Gundam (1984), Kai Raja Kai (1984), Jagan (1984),Bhola Shankarudu (1984),Pulijoodam (1984),Uddhandudu (1984), Nayakulaku Saval (1984)
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1980s
Year
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Name
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Debut film
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Notable films
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1980
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Vijayashanti
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Khiladi Krishnudu
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Sangharshana (1983), Kondaveeti Raja (1986)
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1982
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Radha
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Prema Moortulu
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Simhasanam (1986), Yamudiki Mogudu (1988)
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1983
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Meena
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Siripuram Monagadu
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Muta Mestri (1993), Muddula Mogudu (1997), Drushyam (2014)
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1984
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Ramya Krishna
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Kanchu Kagada
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Allari Priyudu (1993), Gharana Bullodu (1995), Annamayya (1997)
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1985
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Bhanupriya
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Sitara
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Anveshana (1985), Swarnakamalam (1988), Gudachari 117 (1989)
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1987
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Amala Akkineni
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Kirayi Dada
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Raja Vikramarka (1990)
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Gautami
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Dayamayudu
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Srinivasa Kalyanam (1987), Chakravyuham (1992), Manamantha (2016)
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1988
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Vani Viswanath
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Chinni Krishnudu
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Simha Swapnam (1989), Prema Yuddham (1990), Gharana Mogudu (1992)
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1990s
Year
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Name
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Debut film
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Notable films
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1990
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Divya Bharti
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Bobbili Raja
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Assembly Rowdy (1991), Rowdy Alludu (1991), Tholi Muddhu (1993)
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1991
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Nagma
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Peddintalludu
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Gharana Mogudu (1992), Allari Alludu (1993), Mugguru Monagallu (1994)
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1992
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Rambha
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Aa Okkati Adakku
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Rowdy Annayya (1993), Hitler (1997), Choosoddaam Randi (2000)
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Laya
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Bhadram Koduko
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Swayamvaram (1999), Kodanda Ramudu (2000), Naalo Unna Prema (2001)
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1993
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Aamani
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Jamba Lakidi Pamba
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Mister Pellam (1993), Subha Lagnam (1994), Subha Sankalpam (1995)
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Soundarya
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Manavarali Pelli
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Hello Brother (1994), Intlo Illalu Vantintlo Priyuralu (1996), Raja (1999)
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Sakshi Shivanand
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Anna Vadina
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Master (1997), Seetharama Raju (1999), Yuvaraju (2000)
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Sanghavi
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Kokkoroko
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Sarada Bullodu (1996), Suryavamsam (1998), Sandade Sandadi (2002)
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1997
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Simran
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Abbai Gari Pelli
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Kalisundam Raa (2000), Nuvvu Vastavani (2000), Narasimha Naidu (2001)
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Anjala Zaveri
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Preminchukundam Raa
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Samarasimha Reddy (1999), Devi Putrudu (2001), Life Is Beautiful (2012)
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Sangeetha Krish
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Circus Sattipandu
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Khadgam (2002), Sankranti (2004), Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020)
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2000s
Year
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Name
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Debut film
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Notable films
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2000
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Bhumika Chawla
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Yuvakudu
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Kushi (2001), Okkadu (2003), Missamma (2003)
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Reema Sen
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Chitram
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Adrustam (2002), Anji (2004), Bangaram (2006)
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Amisha Patel
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Badri
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Naani (2004), Narasimhudu (2005), Parama Veera Chakra (2011)
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2001
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Shriya Saran
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Ishtam
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Santosham (2002), Chatrapathi (2005), RRR (2022)
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Sonali Bendre
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Murari
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Indra (2002), Manmadhudu (2002), Shankar Dada M.B.B.S. (2004)
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Aarthi Agarwal
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Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
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Indra (2002), Vasantam(2003), Veede(2003)
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Sneha
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Priyamaina Neeku
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Hanuman Junction (2001), Sankranti (2005), Sri Ramadasu (2006)
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Anita Hassanandani
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Nuvvu Nenu
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Sreeram (2002), Thotti Gang (2002), Nenu Pelliki Ready (2003)
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Gajala
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Naalo Unna Prema
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Student No: 1 (2001), Kalusukovalani (2002), Malliswari (2004)
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2002
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Nikita Thukral
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Hai
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Kalyana Ramudu(2003), Sambaram(2003), Kushi Kushiga(2004)
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Charmy Kaur
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Nee Thodu Kavali
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Mantra (2007), Manorama (2009), Kavya's Diary (2009) , Mangala (2011)
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Sadha
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Jayam
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Avunanna Kadanna (2005), Veerabhadra (2006), Classmates (2007)
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Rakshita
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Idiot
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Sivamani (2003), Andhrawala (2004), Andarivaadu (2005)
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2003
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Jyothika
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Tagore
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Mass (2004), Shock (2006), Vikramarkudu (2006)
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Asin
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Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
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Sivamani (2003), Gharshana (2004), Chakram (2005)
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Genelia D'Souza
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Satyam
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Bommarillu (2006), Dhee (2007), Ready (2008)
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Trisha
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Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu
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Varsham (2004), Athadu (2005), King (2008)
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Priyamani
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Evare Athagadu
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Yamadonga (2007), Golimaar (2010), Narappa (2021)
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2004
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Meera Jasmine
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Ammayi Bagundi
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Gudumba Shankar (2004), Yamagola Malli Modalayindi (2007), Gorintaku (2008)
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Kamalinee Mukherjee
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Anand
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2005
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Anushka Shetty
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Super
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Chintakayala Ravi (2008), Mirchi (2013), Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017)
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Tamannaah Bhatia
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Sree
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Happy Days (2007), 100% Love (2011), Baahubali: The Beginning (2015)
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Swathi Reddy
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Danger
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Ashta Chamma (2008), Swamy Ra Ra (2013), Month of Madhu (2023)
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Poonam Bajwa
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Modati Cinema
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Madhu Shalini
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Andarivaadu
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Oka V Chitram (2006), State Rowdy (2007), Karalu Miriyalu (2011)
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Raai Laxmi
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Kanchanamala Cable TV
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Kamna Jethmalani
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Premikulu
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Sanjjanaa Galrani
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Soggadu
|
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Sameera Reddy
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Narasimhudu
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Jai Chiranjeeva (2005), Ashok (2006), Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum (2012)
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2006
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Ileana D'Cruz
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Devadasu
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Pokiri (2006), Jalsa (2008), Julayi (2012)
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Nayanthara
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Lakshmi
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Yogi (2007), Adhurs (2010), Simha (2010)
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Anjali
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Photo
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Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013), Balupu (2013), Geethanjali (2014)
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2007
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Kajal Aggarwal
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Lakshmi Kalyanam
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Magadheera (2009), Darling (2010), Brindavanam (2010)
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Hansika Motwani
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Desamuduru
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Kandireega (2011), Denikaina Ready (2012), Goutham Nanda (2017)
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Sonia Deepti
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Happy Days
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Vedhika
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Vijayadasami
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Ruler (2019), Bangarraju (2022), Razakar (2024)
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Shamna Kasim
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Sri Mahalakshmi
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Seema Tapakai (2011), Avunu (2012), Raju Gari Gadhi (2015)
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2008
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Sonal Chauhan
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Rainbow
|
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Shraddha Das
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Siddu from Sikakulam
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Bindu Madhavi
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Avakai Biryani
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Bumper Offer (2009), Rama Rama Krishna Krishna (2010), Pilla Zamindar (2011),
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2010s
Year
|
Name
|
Debut film
|
Notable films
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2010
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu
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Ye Maaya Chesave
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Dookudu (2011), Rangasthalam (2018), Oh! Baby (2019)
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Rakul Preet Singh
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Keratam
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Venkatadri Express (2013), Nannaku Prematho (2016), Sarrainodu (2016)
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Taapsee Pannu
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Jhummandi Naadam
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Pranitha Subhash
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Em Pillo Em Pillado
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Radhika Apte
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Rakta Charitra
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2011
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Nithya Menen
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Ala Modalaindi
|
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Shruti Hassan
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Anaganaga O Dheerudu
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Amala Paul
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Bejawada
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Isha Chawla
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Prema Kavali
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2012
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Regina Cassandra
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Siva Manasulo Sruthi
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Lavanya Tripathi
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Andala Rakshasi
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Eesha Rebba
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Life Is Beautiful
|
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Monal Gajjar
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Sudigadu
|
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Anandhi
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Ee Rojullo
|
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Chandini Chowdary
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Life Is Beautiful
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2013
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Catherine Tresa
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Chammak Challo
|
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Chandini Tamilarasan
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Kaalicharan
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Kiraak (2014), Chitram Bhalare Vichitram (2016), Ram Asur (2021)
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Ritu Varma
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Baadshah
|
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Avika Gor
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Uyyala Jampala
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2014
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Pooja Hegde
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Oka Laila Kosam
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DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham (2017), Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018), Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020)
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Raashii Khanna
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Manam
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Oohalu Gusagusalade (2014), Bengal Tiger (2015), Venky Mama (2019)
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Hebah Patel
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Ala Ela
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Kumari 21F (2015), 24 Kisses (2018), Odela Railway Station (2022)
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Seerat Kapoor
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Run Raja Run
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Mishti Chakraborty
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Chinnadana Nee Kosam
|
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2015
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Pragya Jaiswal
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Mirchi Lanti Kurradu
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Pooja Jhaveri
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Bham Bolenath
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Malvika Nair
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Yevade Subramanyam
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Kalyana Vaibhogame (2016), Taxiwaala (2018), Phalana Abbayi Phalana Ammayi (2023)
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2016
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Anupama Parameswaran
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A Aa
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Hello Guru Prema Kosame (2018), Karthikeya 2 (2022), Tillu Square (2024)
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Nivetha Thomas
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Gentleman
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Ninnu Kori (2017), Ninnu Kori (2017), Brochevarevarura (2019)
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Anu Emmanuel
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Majnu
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Kittu Unnadu Jagratha (2017), Agnyaathavaasi (2018), Naa Peru Surya, Naa Illu India (2018)
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Keerthy Suresh
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Nenu Sailaja
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Mahanati (2018), Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022), Dasara (2023)
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Nandita Swetha
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Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada
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Bluff Master (2018), Kapatadhaari (2021), Akshara (2021)
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Mehreen Pirzada
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Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha
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Mahanubhavudu (2017), Raja the Great (2017), F2: Fun and Frustration (2019)
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Pujita Ponnada
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Oopiri
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Darsakudu (2017), Odela Railway Station (2022), Jorugaa Husharugaa (2023)
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Chitra Shukla
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Nenu Sailaja
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Maa Abbayi (2017), Rangula Ratnam (2018), Pakka Commercial (2022)
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Komalee Prasad
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Nenu Seetha Devi
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Napoleon, Sebastian P.C. 524 (2022), HIT: The Second Case (2022)
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Riya Suman
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Majnu
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Paper Boy (2018), Top Gear (2022), #MenToo (2023)
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2017
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Sai Pallavi
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Fidaa
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Middle Class Abbayi (2017), Love Story (2021), Shyam Singha Roy (2021)
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Megha Akash
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Lie
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Chal Mohan Ranga (2018), Dear Megha (2021), Ravanasura (2023)
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Nivetha Pethuraj
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Mental Madhilo
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Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020), Red (2021), Paagal (2021)
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Dimple Hayathi
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Gulf
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Eureka (2020), Khiladi (2022), Ramabanam (2023)
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Sreeleela
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Chitrangada
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Pelli SandaD (2021), Dhamaka (2022), Guntur Kaaram (2024)
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Rukshar Dhillon
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Aakatayi
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Krishnarjuna Yudham (2018), ABCD: American Born Confused Desi (2019),
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2018
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Nabha Natesh
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Nannu Dochukunduvate
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iSmart Shankar (2019), Alludu Adhurs (2021), Maestro (2021)
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Kiara Advani
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Bharat Ane Nenu
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Vinaya Vidheya Rama (2019), Game Changer (2024)
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Aditi Rao Hydari
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Sammohanam
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Antariksham 9000 KMPH (2018), V (2020), Maha Samudram (2021)
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Rashmika Mandanna
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Chalo
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Geetha Govindam (2018), Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020), Pushpa: The Rise (2021)
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Neha Shetty
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Mehbooba
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Gully Rowdy (2021), DJ Tillu (2022), Bedurulanka 2012 (2023)
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Payal Rajput
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RX 100
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RDX Love (2019), Disco Raja (2020), Anaganaga O Athidhi (2020)
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Ruhani Sharma
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Chi La Sow
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HIT: The First Case (2020), Dirty Hari (2020), Saindhav (2024)
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Priyanka Sharma
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Tharuvatha Evaru
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Savaari (2020), Bommala Koluvu (2022), Tantiram (2023)
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Priya Vadlamani
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Premaku Raincheck
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Husharu (2018), Mukhachitram (2022), Manu Charitra (2023)
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Nidhhi Agerwal
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Savyasachi
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Mr. Majnu (2019), iSmart Shankar (2019), Hero (2022)
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2019
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Ananya Nagalla
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Mallesham
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Play Back (2021), Vakeel Saab (2021), Anveshi (2023)
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Shivathmika Rajashekar
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Dorasaani
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Panchathantram (2022), Ranga Maarthaanda (2023)
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Aishwarya Rajesh
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Kousalya Krishnamurthy
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World Famous Lover (2020), Tuck Jagadish (2021), Republic (2021)
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Priyanka Mohan
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Nani's Gang Leader
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Sreekaram (2021), OG (2024), Saripodhaa Sanivaaram (2024)
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2020s
Year
|
Name
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Debut film
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Notable films
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2020
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Varsha Bollamma
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Choosi Choodangaane
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Middle Class Melodies (2020), Swathi Muthyam (2022), Ooru Peru Bhairavakona (2024)
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2021
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Krithi Shetty
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Uppena
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Shyam Singha Roy (2021), Bangarraju (2022), Macherla Niyojakavargam (2022)
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Meenakshi Chaudhary
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Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu
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Khiladi (2022), HIT: The Second Case (2022), Guntur Kaaram (2024)
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Shivani Rajashekar
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Pelli SandaD
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Adbhutham (2021), WWW (2021), Kota Bommali PS (2023)
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Ketika Sharma
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Romantic
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Lakshya (2021), Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga (2022), Bro (2023)
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Faria Abdullah
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Jathi Ratnalu
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Bangarraju (2022), Like, Share & Subscribe (2022), Aa Okkati Adakku (2024)
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Rashi Singh
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Sashi
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Prem Kumar (2023), Bhoothaddam Bhaskar Narayana (2024)
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2022
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Samyuktha
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Bheemla Nayak
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Bimbisara (2022), Sir (2023), Virupaksha (2023)
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Mrunal Thakur
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Sita Ramam
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Hi Nanna (2023), The Family Star (2024)
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Kavya Kalyanram
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Masooda
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Balagam (2023), Ustaad (2023)
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Other notable
Other notable Hindi film actresses who have appeared in fewer than three Telugu films include Katrina Kaif, Preity Zinta and Shilpa Shetty. While Kriti Sanon made her debut with 1: Nenokkadine in 2014 and Disha Patani debuted with Loafer in 2015.[6]
See also
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