Tollywood, the vibrant Telugu-language film industry, is a powerhouse of cinematic talent and glamour. Based in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, this industry has garnered a dedicated audience across the globe. Among its many assets are its stunning actresses, whose charm and acting prowess light up the silver screen.
11 of the most talented and beautiful Tollywood actresses
1. Samantha Ruth Prabhu
- Date of Birth: April 28, 1987
- Place: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Age: 36 years
- Height: 1.58 m
- Education: Commerce graduate from Stella Maris College, Chennai
- Relationship Status: Divorced from Naga Chaitanya
Debut Film: Ye Maaya Chesave (2010)
Top 3 Movies: Eega, A Aa, Majili
Awards: Four Filmfare Awards and several others for Eega and Neethaane En Ponvasantham
Fees per Movie: ₹3-4 crore
Social Work: Founder of Pratyusha Support, an NGO aiding women and children in need.
2. Shruti Haasan
- Date of Birth: January 28, 1986
- Place: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Age: 38 years
- Height: 1.65 m
- Education: Psychology graduate from St. Andrew’s College, Mumbai
- Relationship Status: Dating artist Santanu Hazarika
Debut Film: Anaganaga O Dheerudu (2011)
Top 3 Movies: Gabbar Singh, Race Gurram, Srimanthudu
Awards: Three Filmfare Awards
Fees per Movie: ₹3 crore
Brand Ambassadorship: Fossil Watches, Lloyd
3. Kajal Aggarwal
- Date of Birth: June 19, 1985
- Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Age: 38 years
- Height: 1.68 m
- Education: Graduate in Mass Media from Kishinchand Chellaram College
- Relationship Status: Married to Gautam Kitchlu
Debut Film: Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007)
Top 3 Movies: Magadheera, Thuppakki, Mr. Perfect
Awards: Numerous accolades for Magadheera and Brindaavanam
Fees per Movie: ₹2-3 crore
Brand Ambassadorship: Panasonic, Dabur, Celebrity Cricket League
4. Anushka Shetty
- Date of Birth: November 7, 1981
- Place: Puttur, Karnataka
- Age: 42 years
- Height: 1.75 m
- Education: Graduate in Computer Applications from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore
- Relationship Status: Single
Debut Film: Super (2005)
Top 3 Movies: Arundhati, Baahubali, Rudhramadevi
Awards: Three Filmfare Awards
Fees per Movie: ₹4-5 crore
5. Rashmika Mandanna
- Date of Birth: April 5, 1996
- Place: Virajpet, Karnataka
- Age: 28 years
- Height: 1.61 m
- Education: Graduate in Psychology, Journalism, and Literature
- Relationship Status: Single
Debut Film: Chalo (2018)
Top 3 Movies: Pushpa: The Rise, Dear Comrade, Geetha Govindam
Awards: Multiple accolades, including the SIIMA Award for Geetha Govindam
Fees per Movie: ₹3-4 crore
Brand Ambassadorship: Clean & Clear
6. Shriya Saran
- Date of Birth: September 11, 1982
- Place: Haridwar, Uttarakhand
- Age: 42 years
- Height: 1.64 m
- Education: Literature graduate from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi
- Relationship Status: Married to Andrei Koscheev
Debut Film: Ishtam (2001)
Top 3 Movies: Manam, Santhosham, Drishyam
Fees per Movie: ₹2 crore
Social Work: Associated with Save A Child’s Heart Foundation
7. Tamannaah Bhatia
- Date of Birth: December 21, 1989
- Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Age: 34 years
- Height: 1.65 m
- Education: Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School, Mumbai
- Relationship Status: Single
Debut Film: Sri (2005)
Top 3 Movies: Baahubali, Happy Days, 100% Love
Fees per Movie: ₹2 crore
Brand Ambassadorship: Celkon Mobiles, Fanta
8. Anjali
- Date of Birth: June 16, 1986
- Place: Razole, Andhra Pradesh
- Age: 38 years
- Height: 1.65 m
- Education: Graduate in Mathematics
- Relationship Status: Single
Debut Film: Photo (2006)
Top 3 Movies: Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu, Geethanjali, Balupu
Fees per Movie: ₹50 lakh
9. Rakul Preet Singh
- Date of Birth: October 10, 1990
- Place: New Delhi
- Age: 34 years
- Height: 1.68 m
- Education: Graduate in Mathematics from Jesus and Mary College, Delhi
- Relationship Status: Dating actor Jackky Bhagnani
Debut Film: Keratam (2011)
Top 3 Movies: Venkatadri Express, Loukyam, Dhruva
Fees per Movie: ₹3 crore
10. Nayanthara
- Date of Birth: November 18, 1984
- Place: Bangalore, Karnataka
- Age: 40 years
- Height: 1.65 m
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in English Literature
- Relationship Status: Married to filmmaker Vignesh Shivan
Debut Film: Manassinakkare (2003)
Top 3 Movies: Aramm, Irumugan, Bigil
Fees per Movie: ₹5-6 crore
11. Pooja Hegde
- Date of Birth: October 13, 1990
- Place: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Age: 34 years
- Height: 1.73 m
- Education: Bachelor’s in Commerce
- Relationship Status: Single
Debut Film: Oka Laila Kosam (2014)
Top 3 Movies: Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, Aravinda Sametha, Radhe Shyam
Fees per Movie: ₹4 crore
Brand Ambassadorship: Citra Skincare