19 Most Beautiful South Indian Actresses
These gorgeous and talented divas will steal your heart with their unmatched charm.
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South Indian actresses are some of the most beautiful women in the world. They have a certain charm and sweetness to them that is unmatched. If you are not familiar with the entertainment industry down south, you must check out our list of the most beautiful South Indian actresses in the list below. The South Indian film industry has a sizable fan base throughout the country. So, we have shortlisted the top 19 most attractive South Indian actresses here. Let’s look at the article and see who you believe is the most beautiful actress in South Indian cinema!
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19 Beautiful South Indian Actresses
- Shruti Haasan
- Kriti Sanon
- Taapsee Pannu
- Tamannaah Bhatia
- Kajal Aggarwal
- Nazriya Nazim
- Anushka Shetty
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu
- Keerthy Suresh
- Nithya Menen
- Amy Jackson
- Rakul Preet Singh
- Kriti Kharbanda
- Catherine Tresa
- Nayanthara
- Parvathy
- Miya
- Sai Pallavi
- Rashmika Mandanna
1. Shruti Haasan
Date Of Birth
28 January 1986
Place Of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Shruti Haasan has won our hearts with her remarkable performance in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. She started her career as a playback singer and later dipped her toes into modeling, appearing on the cover of popular fashion magazines. Shruti is the daughter of legendary actor, Kamal Haasan, and has earned fame and recognition for herself through her talent and overflowing passion for cinema and music.
2. Kriti Sanon
Date Of Birth
27 July 1990
Place Of Birth
New Delhi
This beauty has recently become a part of mainstream Bollywood cinema, but she got her first breakthrough role in 2014 in the Telugu film 1: Nenokkadine opposite Mahesh Babu. This stunning actress hails from a non-filmy background. However, she has made it to this splendid point in her career in a short span due to her talent and zeal for acting.
3. Taapsee Pannu
Date Of Birth
1 August 1987
Place Of Birth
New Delhi
Taapsee Pannu is unquestionably one of the most famous and gifted actresses from the South Indian film industry. She acted in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films before making her debut in Bollywood. Her Tamil film Aadukalam won six National Film Awards! The International Indian Film Academy Awards also awarded Taapsee the ‘Woman Of The Year’ award in 2017 for her powerful performance in Pink.
4. Tamannaah Bhatia
Date Of Birth
21 December 1989
Place Of Birth
Mumbai, Maharashtra
This bubbly lady has acted in nearly 60 films in three languages – Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi. She made her debut at the age of 15 in the Bollywood film, Chand Sa Roshan Chehra. And at only 28, Tamannaah has established herself as one of the leading contemporary actresses in the South Indian film industry. She also happens to be one of the highest paid actresses down South!
5. Kajal Aggarwal
Date Of Birth
19 June 1985
Place Of Birth
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Kajal Aggarwal is one of the most celebrated actresses down South. She has established her career in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films and has also been nominated for 4 Filmfare Awards South. The 2009 blockbuster Magadheera was a turning point in her career, earning her tons of critical acclaim. She was also declared as the Youth Icon of South Indian Cinema back in 2013.
6. Nazriya Nazim
Date Of Birth
20 December 1994
Place Of Birth
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
This young actress started off her career as an anchor on a Malayalam TV channel before she made her debut on the big screen. Her films include Bangalore Days, Raja Rani, and Om Shanthi Oshaana that have all attained tremendous success. The actress took a break from acting owing to her marriage to actor Fahadh Faasil, but she made her comeback in 2018 with the Malayalam film Koode.
7. Anushka Shetty
Date Of Birth
7 November 1981
Place Of Birth
Puttur, Mangalore, Karnataka
This 36-year-old actress is one of the most loved and respected actresses in South Indian cinema. She predominantly works in Tamil and Telugu films. Her performance has bagged her several accolades including three Filmfare Awards, CineMAA Awards, a Nandi Award, and TN State Film Awards! After Baahubali, Anushka Shetty has emerged as the second Indian actress after Sridevi to have a $1 million grosser at the US Box Office!
8. Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Date Of Birth
28 April 1987
Place Of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Even if you don’t watch South Indian films, you must have heard of Samantha! She is THAT famous. This actress established her career in Telugu and Tamil films and has won four Filmfare Awards for her work. Besides being a renowned actor, she is also a prominent celeb endorser for big brands. In 2012, she started her NGO ‘Pratyusha Support’ to provide medical support to women and children.
9. Keerthy Suresh
Date Of Birth
17 October 1992
Place Of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Keerthy Suresh has appeared in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam films. She made her debut as a child actress back in 2000, and she bagged her first lead role in 2013 in the Malayalam film Geethanjali. In 2018, she played her most critically acclaimed role to date in the movie Mahanati and won the Asianet Film Award for the ‘Most Popular Tamil Actress.’
10. Nithya Menen
Date Of Birth
8 April 1988
Place Of Birth
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Nithya Menen, with her incredible personality and undeniable acting and singing talent, stands among one of the most popular South Indian actresses. She has acted in Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films. She has won three Filmfare Awards for her performance in films like OK Kanmani, Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde, and Mersal.
11. Amy Jackson
Date Of Birth
31 January 1991
Place Of Birth
Douglas, Isle Of Man
Amy Jackson began working as a model in London and won the Miss Teen World pageant in 2009. She was cast by the Tamil film director A.L. Vijay in Madrasapattinam in 2010 as the leading lady of the film. After this, she went on to act in Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films, gaining wide recognition and a huge fan base.
12. Rakul Preet Singh
Date Of Birth
10 October 1990
Place Of Birth
New Delhi
This stunning actress has established her acting career in Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada movies. She made her debut in the Kannada film Gilli in 2009. In 2011, she was also a part of the Femina Miss India pageant, acquiring the fifth place in the competition. Rakul is currently the brand ambassador for the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao program by the Telangana State Government.
13. Kriti Kharbanda
Date Of Birth
29 October 1990
Place Of Birth
New Delhi
This beautiful actress is best known for her work in the Kannada and Telugu film industry. She began her career as a model and made her acting debut in 2009 with the Telugu film Boni. She garnered immense recognition for her work in the 2017 Bollywood rom-com Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana.
14. Catherine Tresa
Date Of Birth
10 September 1989
Place Of Birth
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Catherine Tresa has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films. She has also had an incredibly successful modeling career, walking the ramp for major brands. This actress is the winner of the 2014 Filmfare Awards South for Best Female Debut.
15. Nayanthara
Date Of Birth
18 November 1984
Place Of Birth
Bangalore, Karnataka
The elegant Nayanthara is undoubtedly one of the most successful and highest paid South Indian actresses. She mostly appears in Tamil films and made her debut with the 2005 Tamil movie Ayya. The actress was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Malayalam Actress for her performance in Puthiya Niyamam in 2016.
16. Parvathy
Date Of Birth
7 April 1988
Place Of Birth
Kozhikode, Kerala
This Malayalam actress made her debut in 2006 with the film Out of Syllabus. She made her Bollywood debut in 2017 with Qarib Qarib Singlle, starring Irrfan Khan. She has won a bunch of awards and accolades – like the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress – for her roles in the South Indian film industry.
17. Miya
Date Of Birth
28 January 1992
Place Of Birth
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Gimi George, better recognized by her stage name Miya, is a model and actress who appears in Malayalam films. This 26-year-old actress started her career with supporting roles in TV shows. She made her debut on the big screen with Doctor Love and Ee Adutha Kaalathu. This stunner also won the Kerala Miss Fitness Award in 2012.
18. Sai Pallavi
Date Of Birth
9 May 1992
Place Of Birth
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
She may have won our hearts with her girl-next-door avatar in the hit Telugu romantic film Fidaa in 2017, but she first gained recognition in 2015 for her performance in the Malayalam film Premam, which was a major blockbuster success. Did you know that she is a doctor by profession? Hats off to you, girl!
19. Rashmika Mandanna
Date Of Birth
5 April 1996
Place Of Birth
Virajpet, Karnataka
This 22-year-old beauty is a model and actress who works in Telugu and Kannada films. She was the lead actress in the 2016 film Kirik Party, which was a huge commercial success. That’s how she became one of the most popular and highest paid contemporary actresses in the South. The Bangalore Times placed her on #1 on their list of ‘30 Most Desirable Women of 2017.’
That is all, people – a round-up of some of the most beautiful South Indian actresses. These divas are not only drop-dead gorgeous, but they are also super talented and have made a mark in the film industry with their outstanding acting skills. While Shruti Hassan has the best genes from her parents, Tapsee Pannu is a natural beauty, and Anushka Shetty is simply flawless. Similarly, the other actresses also give us major beauty goals. You can take your inspiration from this article and up your beauty game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the richest actress in South India?
Anushka Shetty is the wealthiest actress in South India (Tollywood), with an estimated net worth of $25 million (USD).
Who is the Queen of South Indian cinema?
Trisha is considered the Queen of South Indian cinema for her performance across all South Indian languages. The Times of India named her one of the top actresses in South India.
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