It is said that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder and beauty is a relative term that varies from person to person, but have you seen someone whose beauty is universal? Whose beauty is recognized and appreciated by all? What about sneaking into the film industry to pick the universally accepted beauties? They are gorgeous, their screen presence can steal the show, these divas are not only known for their glamour or beauty but also loved for their matchless acting skills- Yes I am talking about the Tollywood beauties who amaze us with their beauty and talent each time they appear on the screen.
Top 20 Most Beautiful Heroines in South Indian Film Industry
20. Shriya Saran
Shriya Saran is one of the most beautiful actresses in Tollywood. Born on 11th September Shriya is famous for her films in the south industry. This south Indian Actress was also seen in some Bollywood as well as some English films. Her modeling and acting career brought her all the fame. Shriya sought the attention of many filmmakers after she made her debut in a music video called “Thirakti Kyun Hawa”.
After that there was no looking back, she started off her acting career with “Ishtam”. Her first film to make a good business at the box office was “Santhsham”. She was also seen in the most famous Tamil film “Shivaji” where she got the Best Tamil actress award. To date, she is doing good work in Tollywood and Bollywood.
19. Ileana D’Cruz
Ileana D’Cruz is considered to be the most beautiful Tollywood actress the industry could ever ask for. She has many hits in Tamil and Telugu films. Not only her beauty but also her acting skills amazed the audience. Her screen presence has the power to draw all the attention towards herself. Her remarkable works are there in Tamil films like Pokiri, Julayi, kick and many more to count.
Ileana managed to get the best actress debut for the film ‘ Devadashu”. She also worked in Bollywood and increased her fan list with her performance in Anurag Basu’s film Barfi, which not only gave her recognition but also got her many appreciations and awards.
18. Nayanthara
Nayanthara can be easily crowned to be one of the most beautiful heroines in Tollywood. This beautiful actress is mostly seen in Tamil and Telegu films. she initiated her journey with films like “ Ayya” and ‘Lakshmi” in the Tamil and Telegu industry respectively.
She received the best actress award for the Tamil film ‘Raja Rani”. She also earned the best actress award in a Telegu film namely” Sri Raja Rajyam”. Nayanthara also left a remarkable impact in Kannada films. Her beauty and acting skills never fail to drag the audience towards her.
17. Nandita Raj
This beautiful Telegu actress never planned to pursue acting, it is her destiny that brought her to the acting industry. She started her career by making the best use of her beauty. She participated in a Beauty contest and managed to bag the winner’s trophy.
After the huge success in the beauty contest, she landed in the acting industry. Her first film was in Telegu, namely Neeku Naaku Dash Dash. After that her second film Prema Katha Chitram was a huge success and she received the best actress award for the film.
16. Nithya Menen
Nithya Menen is not only one of the most beautiful actresses in Tollywood but also one of the most successful actresses in the industry. She is a powerhouse of talents. Her talent is not only confined within acting but she also proved herself in singing.
She was first seen in an English film called “The Monkey Who Knew Too much” as a child artist. After she grew up she was seen in films like ‘7 O’clock, romantic film “Ishq”, ‘ Karmayogi’, ‘ Josh’, ‘Akasha Gopuram’. She received the best actress award for her 2012 film’Ishq’. She bagged another best actress award for ‘Ala Modalaindi’.
Nithya also got the best pair award for ‘Ustad Hotel’, where her chemistry with her co-star, Dulqueer Salmaan was on fire. Nithya made her 1st debut in Bollywood with Mission Mangal.
15. Eesha Rebba
Esha Rebba is a complete example of beauty with brains, who completed her Masters in Business Administration and stepped in the modeling and acting industry. she is one of the most good looking actresses in Tollywood. Esha was first seen as a lead in the film called Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha and got all the fame and love from the audience, from then onwards she never had to look back. All the love, support, awards, recognition, and success was showered on her way.
14. Rashi Khanna
Another most beautiful actress in Tollywood is Rashi Khanna who started her acting career in Tamil and Telegu films and later she also appeared in Bollywood film ‘Madras Cafe’ where her performance picked a lot of love and appreciation. Rashi mostly acts in Tamil and Telegu films and got the fame from the Tollywood industry.
Her first Telegu film was ‘Oohalu Gusagusalade’ which got her the best debut award along with an award of best female debut. That was the turning point in her career after that her success story started to become more prominent.
13. Swathi Reddy
Swathi reddy is not only an actress but also a singer. She has proved her singing talent along with her acting skills. This beautiful Tollywood heroin is mostly seen in Tamil and Telegu movies. She started her acting career by playing supporting roles but her matchless screen presence, beauty, acting skill, and talent took her to a different zone.
And She got the opportunity to act as a lead in a Tamil film called ‘Subramaniapuram’. After that, she acted in the Telegu film ‘Ashta Chamma’ and received a film fare award for the film. Her talent and hard work made her one of the most successful actresses in Tollywood.
12. Keerthy Suresh
Keerthy Suresh is the most gorgeous Tollywood actress in the industry. She completed her fashion designing course and started her acting journey. This beautiful heroin of Tollywood also acted as a child actor in the film ‘pilots’. After that, she was seen in the films like ‘Kuberan’, ‘Ringmaster’,’ sarkar’, ‘Seema Raja’ and many more to count. She also received many awards for the best actress in the lead role.
11. Bhumika Chawla
Bhumika is another beauty in the Tollywood industry who gifted the audience more than 30 films. She is one of the most talented actresses in Tollywood. She did many films in Tamil, Telegu and Hindi, Punjabi, Kannada, and Bhojpuri. She stole the attention of the audience with her performance in films like Badri, Kushi, Okkadu, Gandhi and many more.
She also worked as a lead in a Bollywood film called ‘ Tere Naam’ which was a huge hit. Recently she was again seen in a Bollywood movie, M.S Dhoni; The untold story. She also managed to bag multiple best actress award for herself. Every time her on-screen performance makes millions of people fall for her.
10. Anjali
Anjali 28 yrs old model made her debut in 2007 with the award-winning sensational movie “Kattradhu Thamizh”. She has a good track record as Tollywood actress and registers herself in one of the top 10 actresses in Tollywood. Some of her blockbusters films were SVSC, Geethanjali, and Anjali. She charges around 50-70 Lacks per movie.
9. Praneeta
Pranitha Subhash 24 yrs old made her debut in Tollywood in a movie named “Em Pillo Em Pillado”. She acted in many commercially successful movies like Baava, Attarintiki Daredi, Pandavulu Pandavulu Thummeda, and Rabhasa. She charges around 60 Lakhs per movie.
8. Regina
Regina is 24 yrs old Indian film (Tollywood) actress appearing in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada films. She acted in many commercially successful movies like Pilla Nuvvu Leni Jeeviatm, Kotha Janta, Power and Subramanyam For Sale. She charges around 50 -60 Lakhs per movie
7. Hansika
Hansika 24 yrs old is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu movies. She made her debut as an actress in Tollywood in film Desamuduru which won her Filmfare award. She acted in many high budget movies like Kantri and Maska. She charges around 80 Lakhs to 1 cr per movie.
6. Kajal Aggarwal
Kajal Aggarwal 30 yrs old Indian actress who predominantly appears in Telugu and Tamil movies. She made her debut as actress in Tollywood in film Lakshmi. She acted in many Highest-grossing Tollywood movies like Magadheera and Businessman. She charges around 1.5cr to 2cr per movie.
5. Rakul Preet
Rakul Preet 26 yrs old made her debut in Tollywood in a movie named “keratam”. She acted in many commercially successful movies like kick 2, Pandaga Chesko, Brucee lee. She charges around 50 to 90 Lakhs per movie.
4. Tamanna
Tamanna is 25 yrs old Indian film actress who predominantly appears in Telugu and Tamil films. She acted in many commercially successful movies like Aagadu and Baahubali the Beginning. She charges around 1cr per movie.
3. Anushka
Anushka 33yrs old made her debut in Super(2005), has acted well over more than 30 films both in Tollywood and Kollywood. She used to charge 2 to 3 crores before but after Mirchi hit she is charging 4 crores. With Baahubali and Rudramadevi she may even charge 5 cr.
2. Shruti Hassan
Shruthi Hassan 29 yrs old was first launched in a Bollywood movie Luck, later she started her career in Tollwood and Kollywood. Shruthi charges around 90 lacks to 1 Cr per movie. With Gabbar Singh and Srimathudu hit she may firmly ask over 2cr.
1. Samantha
Samantha 28 yrs old Indian actress and model acts in Telugu and Tamil movies she is reportedly charging Rs 2 Cr per film. With Attarintiki Daaredhi and S/o Sathya Murthy Blockbusters, Samantha may not come down anything below 3 Cr mark. Samantha is the most beautiful Telugu actress in Tollywood Industry.