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Sri Divya (born 1 April 1993) is an Indian actress who works primarily in Tamil and Telugu films.
Key Information
Early life
[edit]Sri Divya was born in Hyderabad of present-day Telangana on 1 April 1993.[1] Divya has an elder sister, Sri Ramya who also acts in Telugu and Tamil films.[2][3] Sri Divya studied in the Kendriya Vidyalaya.[4]
Career
[edit]Sri Divya started her career at the age of three. She played the lead in the children's film Bharati (2006).[citation needed] She has also acted in Telugu television serials.[5][6]
She made her debut as a heroine in the 2010 Telugu romance film Manasara, directed by Ravi Babu, but the film was a failure.[4] Then she featured in the film Bus Stop (2012) directed by Maruthi, co-starring Prince, which was successful at the box office.[7] It was followed by Mallela Theeram Lo Sirimalle Puvvu in which she played a lonely wife who falls in love with a writer.[citation needed] About her performance, The Hindu wrote, "she looks very charming; the cotton saris bring out the grace in her".[8] Idlebrain.com wrote, "Sri Divya epitomizes the character of an idealistic and independent woman. She did well and deserves applause".[9]
She shot for her first Tamil film Nagarpuram in 2011,[10] but the delay of the film meant that her Tamil debut was Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam opposite Sivakarthikeyan, which was directed by Ponram. Sri Divya received very positive reviews from critics for her performance.[citation needed] Baradwaj Rangan wrote, "the actress is good. She knows the language, knows how to work a reaction shot, and she looks like she belongs in this milieu. It will be interesting to see what Tamil cinema makes of her".[11] The Times of India wrote, "But the real surprise is debutant Sri Divya, who, is expressive, and can lip-sync very well, which isn't the case with most of our heroines today".[12] The New Indian Express wrote, "As Latha, debutant Sridivya emotes well, infusing the character with innocence, charm and naughtiness".[13]
In 2014 she appeared in two Tamil films, Suseenthiran's Jeeva[14] and Vellaikaara Durai. She starred in several films in 2015 and 2016. After 2017, she made a brief hiatus and returned in 2022 with Jana Gana Mana, which marked her Malayalam debut.[15]
Filmography
[edit]| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Hanuman Junction | Young Devi | Telugu | Child artist | |
| Yuvaraju | Kalpana | ||||
| 2003 | Veede | Scared girl in Kamadhenu Silks | |||
| 2006 | Bharati | Bharati | Child artist Won - Nandi Award for Best Child Actress |
[16] | |
| 2010 | Manasara | Anjali | Debut as lead role | ||
| 2012 | Bus Stop | Sailaja | |||
| 2013 | Mallela Theeram Lo Sirimalle Puvvu | Lakshmi | |||
| Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | Latha Pandi | Tamil | Won – SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actress | [17] | |
| 2014 | Jeeva | Jenny | |||
| Vellaikaara Durai | Yamuna | ||||
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | Divya | |||
| Varadhi | Aradhana | Telugu | |||
| Kerintha | Manaswini | ||||
| Size Zero | Herself | Telugu | Cameo appearance | ||
| Inji Iduppazhagi | Tamil | ||||
| Eetti | Gayathri Venugopal | Tamil | |||
| 2016 | Bangalore Naatkal | Divya Raghavan | |||
| Pencil | Maya | ||||
| Marudhu | Bhagyalakshmi | ||||
| Remo | Divya | Cameo appearance | |||
| Kaashmora | Yamini | ||||
| Maaveeran Kittu | Gomathi | ||||
| 2017 | Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Swetha | |||
| 2022 | Jana Gana Mana | Padma | Malayalam | [15] | |
| Mofussil | Priya | Tamil | Delayed film; released on YouTube | [18] | |
| 2023 | Raid | Venba | |||
| 2024 | Meiyazhagan | Nandhini |
Television
[edit]| Year | Show | Role | Language | Network | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–2000 | Ruthuragalu | Telugu | DD Saptagiri | [19] | |
| 2007 | Sravana Meghaalu | Meghana | ETV | ||
| 2008–2011 | Thoorpu Velle Railu | Radha |
References
[edit]- ^ "Not only her acting but also with the pictures, Sri Divya wins the heart of her fans". News Track. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
- ^ "Sri Divya' sister Sri Ramya to make waves in Kollywood". tamilwire.net. Tamil Cinema News. 1 July 2015. Retrieved 8 November 2017.
- ^ "Sri Ramya | Myna". CineGoer.com. 19 June 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ a b "Sri Divya in Tamil flick". The Hindu. 8 May 2011. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ Gupta, Rinku (7 August 2013). "Kollywood's new pretty young thing". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 11 August 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Ravi Babu interview – Telugu Cinema interview – Telugu film director". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ Sashidhar AS (20 November 2012). "Maruthi to direct Sunil". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 13 May 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (6 July 2013). "Mallela Theeram Lo Sirimalle Puvvu: Fresh and dignified". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Mallela Theeramlo Sirimalle puvvu review – Telugu cinema – Kranti, Sri Divya, Jorge, Rao Ramesh, TV Raju, Soumya etc". Idlebrain.com. 6 July 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Akhil plays a doting brother". The Times of India. 21 August 2012. Archived from the original on 11 November 2023. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (7 September 2013). "Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam: Jest cause". The Hindu. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Varuthapadatha Vaalibar Sangam movie review: Wallpaper, Story, Trailer at Times of India". The Times of India. 1 January 1970. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ Mannath, Malini (8 September 2013). "Varuthapadatha Vaalibar Sangam: Karthikeyan's splendid take". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 13 September 2013.
- ^ "Sri Divya in Suseenthiran's next film with Vishnu". The Times of India. 29 October 2013. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Sri Divya is making her debut in Malayalam » Jsnewstimes". 27 January 2021. Archived from the original on 27 August 2021. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ^ "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
- ^ SIIMA Awards 2014 Tamil winners list. The Times of India (15 September 2014)
- ^ "Mofussil - Full Movie | NP Sarathy | Arul Dev | Akhil Farook | Sri Divya | Yogi Babu | Tamil Movie" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Actress Sri Divya talks about her latest role". Gulf News. 26 February 2015. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
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Early life
Family and childhood
Sri Divya was born on 1 April 1993 in Hyderabad, Telangana, to Telugu-speaking parents.[5] Her father is Sree Rama Chandrudu Gurrala, a businessman, and she has an elder sister named Sri Ramya, who is also an actress working in Telugu and Tamil films.[5][6] She spent her childhood in Hyderabad, where she developed an early interest in performing arts through exposure to Telugu cinema and television, often influenced by family viewings of South Indian films.[7]Education and initial exposure to media
Sri Divya completed her primary and secondary education at Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 Golconda in Hyderabad, Telangana.[5][8] She later completed her higher secondary education before enrolling at SRM University in Chennai, from where she graduated.[9] Sri Divya's initial exposure to the media began at the age of three as a child artist in Telugu television serials and films.[2] Her first on-screen appearance was in the Telugu television serial Ruthuragalu, followed by roles in films starting around 2000, without any formal acting training; instead, she developed her skills through self-observation of films.[10] Throughout her early years, Sri Divya balanced her academic commitments with part-time media work, participating in child artist roles in Telugu productions until the age of 13, after which she shifted focus to completing her education.[1]Career
Child acting roles and television beginnings
Sri Divya began her acting career as a child artist at the age of three, appearing in Telugu television serials on channels like Gemini TV and Doordarshan, including Ruthuragalu. She transitioned to films with her debut in the 2000 family drama Yuvaraju, directed by Y. V. S. Chowdary, where she portrayed Kalpana opposite Mahesh Babu. Born on April 1, 1993, she was seven years old at the time. Her next role was in the 2001 action comedy Hanuman Junction, directed by M. Raja, where she played the young version of the character Devi, alongside her sister Sri Ramya in a child role. The film starred Arjun, Jagapati Babu, and Venkatesh.[6][3] Following these, Sri Divya took on supporting roles. By 2003, at age nine or ten, she featured as the scared girl in the Kamadhenu Silks sequence of Veede, a comedy-action film directed by V. V. Vinayak starring Tarun and Allari Naresh. These early film roles established her presence in Telugu cinema, showcasing her in brief but memorable child parts.[5][11] Her breakthrough as a child performer came with the 2006 children's film Bharati, directed by R. S. Raju, in which she played the titular lead role of a young girl facing rural challenges. Produced by Kamakshi Movies, the film was praised for portraying childhood innocence, and Sri Divya's performance earned critical acclaim and the Nandi Award for Best Child Actress from the Andhra Pradesh government.[12] In parallel with her film work, she continued in television during her pre-teen years, building a local following in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana through roles emphasizing family dynamics and youthful energy. She balanced acting with education at Kendriya Vidyalaya. After Bharati, she paused major projects around 2007 for studies, resuming with television serials before lead film roles.[13][14]Lead debut and early film roles
Sri Divya transitioned to lead roles with her debut as a heroine in the 2010 Telugu romantic drama Manasara, directed by Ravi Babu, where she portrayed Anjali, a young woman in a love story involving Kalaripayattu, opposite Vikram.[15] The film received mixed reviews but praise for her performance, though it underperformed commercially.[16][2] After Manasara, she faced typecasting challenges, auditioning while taking smaller parts. In 2012, she starred as Sailaja in the low-budget romantic drama Bus Stop, directed by Maruthi, a modest success highlighting her in character-driven stories.[1] In 2013, she played Lakshmi in the Telugu family drama Mallela Theeram Lo Sirimalle Puvvu, directed by V. V. Rama Raju, earning positive reviews for her rural role.[17] Marking her Tamil entry, she signed Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam in 2012, a romantic comedy directed by Ponram, though an earlier 2011 project Nagarpuram remains unreleased. Released in 2013, she played the spirited Latha Pandi opposite Sivakarthikeyan, marking her commercial breakthrough.[18][19]Breakthrough in Tamil cinema
Sri Divya achieved her major breakthrough in Tamil cinema with the 2013 romantic comedy Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam, directed by Ponram. She portrayed Latha Pandi, a bubbly rural girl in a village rivalry, earning audience resonance and the SIIMA Award for Best Debut Actress (Tamil). The film grossed over ₹30 crore worldwide.[20][21][22][23] In 2014, she delivered strong performances in Jeeva, a sports drama directed by Suseenthiran, as supportive Jenny, earning a nomination for the Vijay Award for Best Actress (Jury). Later, in Vellaikaara Durai, a romantic comedy by Ezhil, she played Yamuna opposite Vikram Prabhu, solidifying her comedic style.[24][25][26] From 2015 to 2016, Sri Divya appeared in six Tamil films across genres, contributing to commercial successes grossing over ₹100 crore collectively. Notable were Kaaki Sattai (2015), an action-comedy with Sivakarthikeyan as a tech-savvy journalist; Inji Iduppazhagi (2015), a remake of Queen as a jilted bride; and Remo (2016), a hit with her dual role as doctor and nurse.Expansion to Telugu films and recent projects
Sri Divya expanded in Telugu with Kerintha (2015), a coming-of-age drama directed by Sai Kiran Adivi, as a college student opposite Sumanth Ashwin, praised for authenticity.[27][28] She featured in the 2016 ensemble Bangalore Naatkal, a Tamil remake of Bangalore Days, as free-spirited Divya Raghavan.[17][29] Her bilingual work included Kaashmora (2016), a horror-action film directed by Gokul, released in Tamil and Telugu, as Yamini opposite Karthi.[30][31] Later, the 2017 Tamil horror-comedy Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae as Swetha, and a cameo in the 2022 Malayalam Jana Gana Mana as Padma.[17] Post-2020, she took a selective approach after a hiatus, focusing on depth. This included the 2023 Tamil action-thriller Raid opposite Vikram Prabhu.[32] Her role as Nandhini in the 2024 rural drama Meiyazhagan, directed by C. Prem Kumar, with Karthi and Arvind Swamy, received acclaim for emotional portrayal.[33] By 2025, she had appeared in over 30 films, engaging in brand endorsements. As of November 2025, no confirmed new projects are listed beyond prior works.[1]Personal life
Family relationships
Sri Divya shares a close bond with her elder sister, Sri Ramya, who is also an actress working in Telugu and Tamil cinema.[34] The sisters grew up together in Hyderabad, where their shared interest in acting has strengthened their relationship, with Sri Ramya making her film debut in the Telugu movie 1940 Lo Oka Gramam in 2010, earning critical acclaim for her role as Suseela.[35] While they occasionally appear together in family-oriented public events, Sri Divya has highlighted the importance of their sibling support in maintaining balance amid professional demands.[5] Her parents, father Sree Rama Chandrudu Gurrala and mother Geeta Lakshmi, have played a pivotal role in providing stability and encouragement for her artistic pursuits since her early career beginnings.[34] The family's middle-class background in Hyderabad fostered a supportive environment that emphasized education alongside creative interests, with her mother particularly influential in nurturing her passion for the performing arts.[34] This foundation continues to influence Sri Divya's approach to her career, as she credits her parents for instilling values of resilience and humility. Sri Divya leads a low-profile family life in Hyderabad, prioritizing privacy and quality time with her relatives away from the spotlight.[5] As of 2025, she remains unmarried with no children, consistently expressing in public statements her commitment to keeping family matters out of media scrutiny to preserve their personal space.[34] This deliberate focus on family ties underscores her grounded persona despite her prominence in the film industry.Public image and privacy
Sri Divya maintains a relatively private personal life, rarely discussing personal matters in public forums and focusing instead on her professional endeavors. She is active on Instagram under the handle @sd_sridivya, where she has over 2 million followers and shares primarily professional updates, such as film promotions, behind-the-scenes glimpses, and event appearances, while avoiding personal controversies or intimate details.[36] Her public image is often characterized by an approachable, girl-next-door persona, which aligns with the simple and relatable roles she has portrayed in Tamil and Telugu cinema. This perception has endeared her to audiences, portraying her as down-to-earth and relatable beyond the screen.[37][38] Sri Divya has been involved in endorsements and brand ambassadorships that complement her wholesome image, including serving as an ambassador for the environmental organization SeaLegacy to promote ocean conservation efforts. She has expressed contentment with her typecasting in relatable roles but has actively sought to diversify by choosing performance-oriented projects, as seen in her decision to star in the 2015 film Maya to break from conventional characterizations.[39][40] In rare interviews, she emphasizes her career focus over personal disclosures, reinforcing her preference for privacy; for instance, in 2015, she publicly addressed and debunked false rumors linking her to a prostitution scandal, questioning why she was targeted and clarifying her innocence to protect her reputation.[41]Filmography
Films
Sri Divya has appeared in approximately 27 films as of 2025, including about 16 roles in Tamil cinema, 10 in Telugu films, and one in Malayalam.[1] Her film career began with child artist roles in Telugu movies, transitioned to lead roles starting with her debut as a heroine, and includes several bilingual projects where she dubbed her own lines for Telugu versions.[1] The following table lists her film roles chronologically, with brief descriptions of her characters where available.| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Yuvaraju | Kalpana | Telugu | Child artist in political drama.[1] |
| 2001 | Hanuman Junction | Young Devi | Telugu | Early child role in action film.[42] |
| 2003 | Veede | Scared girl in Kamadhenu Silks | Telugu | Supporting child role in action drama.[1] |
| 2006 | Bharati | Bharati | Telugu | Title role as child artist; won Nandi Award for Best Child Actress.[1] |
| 2010 | Manasara | Anjali | Telugu | Lead debut as heroine in romantic drama.[1] |
| 2012 | Bus Stop | Sailaja | Telugu | Lead role in romantic comedy. |
| 2013 | Mallela Theeram Lo Sirimalle Puvvu | Lakshmi | Telugu | Lead role in romantic drama. |
| 2013 | Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | Lathapandi | Tamil | Village girl in romantic comedy; breakthrough role.[1] |
| 2014 | Jeeva | Jenny | Tamil | Supporting role in sports drama.[1] |
| 2014 | Vellaikaara Durai | Yamuni | Tamil | Lead role in romantic comedy.[1] |
| 2015 | Kaaki Sattai | Divya | Tamil | Lead role in action thriller. |
| 2015 | Varadhi | Aradhana | Telugu | Lead role in romantic drama.[1] |
| 2015 | Eetti | Gayathri | Tamil | Lead role in sports drama.[1] |
| 2015 | Kerintha | Manaswini | Telugu | Lead role in romantic drama.[1] |
| 2015 | Size Zero / Inji Iduppazhagi | Herself | Telugu / Tamil | Cameo appearance in bilingual comedy-drama. |
| 2016 | Bangalore Naatkal | Divya | Tamil | Lead role in ensemble drama; dubbed her own lines for Telugu version.[43] |
| 2016 | Pencil | Maya | Tamil | Lead role in drama.[1] |
| 2016 | Marudhu / Rayudu | Bhagyalakshmi | Tamil / Telugu | Lead role in bilingual action drama.[1] |
| 2016 | Maaveeran Kittu | Gomathi | Tamil | Lead role in action film.[44] |
| 2016 | Kaashmora | Yamini | Tamil | Lead role in fantasy action.[44] |
| 2016 | Remo | Divya | Tamil | Special appearance as doctor in romantic comedy.[44] |
| 2017 | Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Swetha | Tamil | Lead role in horror comedy.[44] |
| 2022 | Jana Gana Mana | Padma | Malayalam | Supporting role in courtroom thriller.[1] |
| 2022 | Mofussil | Priya | Tamil | Lead role in romantic drama; direct-to-YouTube release. |
| 2023 | Raid | Venba | Tamil | Lead role in action drama.[1] |
| 2024 | Meiyazhagan / Sathyam Sundaram | Nandhini | Tamil / Telugu | Lead female role in bilingual drama. |