Tamannaah

Tamannaah Bhatia (born 21 December 1989) is an Indian actress and model who works primarily in Tamil and Telugu cinema, with occasional appearances in Hindi films. Born in Mumbai, she began her acting career in the mid-2000s and quickly emerged as a leading actress in South Indian cinema. Over her career, she has appeared in numerous films across Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi languages.

In Tamil cinema, Tamannaah has been praised for performances in films such as Paiyaa (2010) and later achieved broader recognition from the Baahubali film series, where she played Avanthika in Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017). In Telugu cinema, she has starred in commercially successful films such as Racha (2012) and other mainstream productions. In Hindi cinema, she appeared in Himmatwala (2013), marking her Bollywood debut and expanding her reach beyond the South Indian film industries.

She is known for her versatility, appearing in romance, action, and comedy genres, and for maintaining a presence in film endorsements and media appearances. She has been associated with charitable and promotional work and has earned multiple award nominations, including Filmfare nominations for her performances.

Tamannaah studied in Mumbai and has spoken of balancing education with acting from a young age. She is one of the most recognizable South Indian actresses of her generation, with a career spanning over a decade and ongoing work across languages.