Tamannaah Bhatia
Bhatia in 2024
Born	Tamanna Bhatia 21 December 1989 (1989-12-21) (age 35) Bombay, India
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2005–present
Works	Full list
Awards	Full list

Tamanna Bhatia^[a] (born 21 December 1989), known professionally as Tamannaah Bhatia, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi films. Having appeared in 88 films, she has received several awards, including two Santosham Film Awards, two SIIMA Awards and the Kalaimamani Award. She is considered one of the highest-paid actresses in South Indian cinema.

Bhatia began her acting career with the Hindi film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra (2005). She then debuted in Telugu cinema with Sree (2005) and Tamil cinema with Kedi (2006). Her notable Telugu films include Happy Days (2007), Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam (2009), 100% Love (2011), Oosaravelli (2011), Racha (2012), Tadakha (2013), Baahubali (2015), Bengal Tiger (2015), Oopiri (2016), Baahubali 2 (2017), F2: Fun and Frustration (2019) and Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy (2019). Her notable Tamil films include Kalloori (2007), Ayan (2009), Kanden Kadhalai (2009), Paiyaa (2010), Siruthai (2011), Veeram (2014), Dharma Durai (2016), Devi (2016), Kanne Kalaimaane (2019), Jailer (2023) and Aranmanai 4 (2024).

Bhatia has also starred in TV series, including 11th Hour (2021), November Story (2021), Jee Karda (2023) and Aakhri Sach (2023).

Early life

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Tamanna Bhatia was born on 21 December 1989 in Bombay (now Mumbai), India.^[1]^[2] Her parents are Santosh and Rajni Bhatia.^[3]^[4] She has an elder brother named Anand Bhatia.^[5] She is of Sindhi Hindu origin and attended Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School in Mumbai.^[6]^[7] At the age of 13, she began learning acting and joined Prithvi Theatre for a year, where she participated in stage performances.^[8] She initially used her given name as her stage name but later altered it to "Tamannaah" for numerological reasons after gaining initial experience in the film industry.^[9] Over time, she began using her surname as well, adopting "Tamannaah Bhatia" as her stage name.^[10]

Career

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2005–2014: Early work, success and recognition

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Tamannaah Bhatia debuted in the entertainment industry in 2005 with the music video "Lafzo Mein" from Abhijeet Sawant's album.^[11] She made her acting debut as the female lead in the Hindi film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra, which underperformed at the box office. That year, she entered Telugu cinema with Sree and, in 2006, Tamil cinema with Kedi.^[12] In 2007, Viyabari underperformed at the box office, but her performance earned critical acclaim.^[13] She gained recognition with Happy Days and Kalloori, where her roles as a college student were well-received, and both films achieved box office success, establishing her as a leading actress in Telugu and Tamil cinema.^[14]^[15]

In 2008, Kalidasu made a strong impact in Telugu cinema,^[16]^[17] and she appeared in cameos in Ready and Netru Indru Naalai.^[18] In 2009, her role in the Tamil film Padikkadavan earned praise despite mixed reviews.^[19] Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam received critical acclaim but moderate box office success.^[20]^[21] Ayan was a box office success,^[22]^[23] while Ananda Thandavam underperformed despite her acclaimed performance.^[24]^[25] Kanden Kadhalai earned her praise and a South Scope award.^[26]^[27] In 2010, her Tamil road movie Paiyaa received positive reviews and commercial success,^[28] but Sura and Thillalangadi underperformed.^[29]

In 2011, Bhatia starred in the Tamil film Siruthai, where her role faced criticism, though the film was a commercial success.^[30]^[31] She appeared in a cameo in Ko,^[32] Badrinath had mixed reviews but was commercially successful.^[33]^[34] Venghai received mixed critical reception,^[35]^[36] while Oosaravelli was a box office success, with her performance praised.^[37]^[38] Her Telugu film 100% Love, opposite Naga Chaitanya, where she played a college student,^[39] achieved acclaim and box office success, earning her the CineMAA Award and Santosham Award for Best Actress.^[40] In 2012, her Telugu film Racha achieved commercial success, with her performance lauded.^[41]^[42] Endukante Premanta^[43]^[44] and Rebel underperformed, though her acting was praised.^[45]^[46] Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu featured her in a tomboyish role and was a box office success.^[47]

In 2013, Bhatia's Hindi film Himmatwala opposite Ajay Devgn, underperformed at the box office.^[48] Her Telugu film Tadakha, where she played the bride’s sister opposite Naga Chaitanya, was a commercial success.^[49] A The Times of India critic noted, "Tamannaah carries off the glam act with ease."^[50] Alongside several nominations, the film earned her the SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actress – Telugu.^[51]^[52] In 2014, her Tamil film Veeram was a commercial success,^[53]^[54] while the Hindi comedy film Humshakals opposite Saif Ali Khan underperformed. She performed the special song "Labbar Bomma" in Alludu Seenu.^[55] Her subsequent releases that year, the Hindi film Entertainment opposite Akshay Kumar,^[56]^[57] and Telugu film Aagadu opposite Mahesh Babu, both underperformed at the box office.^[58]^[59]

2015–2019: Established actress

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Tamannaah Bhatia reached a turning point in her career in 2015. She appeared in a cameo in Nannbenda.^[60] Her portrayal of the warrior Avanthika in Baahubali: The Beginning opposite Prabhas,^[61] earned her widespread acclaim, and the film’s box office success, as one of the highest grossing Telugu films, boosted her career with diverse role opportunities.^[62]^[63] The Hindu critic Sangeetha Devi Dundoo found her "impressive".^[64] Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga received negative reviews,^[65] followed by a cameo in Size Zero.^[66] In Bengal Tiger, she played a chief minister’s daughter opposite Ravi Teja, achieving box office success.^[67]^[68]

In 2016, Bhatia first performed the special song "Bachelor Babu" in the Telugu film Speedunnodu.^[69]^[70] Her roles Oopiri and Dharma Durai received positive reviews, with the latter achieving box office success and earning her the Asiavision Award for Best Actress – Tamil.^[71]^[72] She starred in the short film Ranveer Ching Returns, which was well-received,^[73] and performed the special song "Sampige / Mandara Thailam" in the Telugu-Kannada bilingual film Jaguar.^[74]^[75] Her trilingual comedy horror film Devi earned positive reviews, with her double role praised, contributing to its box office success.^[76]^[77] She won the Asianet Film Award for Most Popular Tamil Actress and a Sify critic noted that she "carries the film" with her double act.^[78] However, Kaththi Sandai, received mixed reviews.^[79]

In 2017, Bhatia reprised Avanthika in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion,^[80]^[81] which received positive reviews and became one of the highest-grossing Indian films. In contrast, Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan had mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office.^[82]^[83] She performed the special song "Swing Zara" in Jai Lava Kusa.^[84] In 2018, her action thriller Sketch received mixed reviews, but her role was noted positively.^[85]^[86] The Marathi film Aa Bb Kk earned positive reviews.^[87] Her Telugu films Naa Nuvve and Next Enti? both received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office.^[88]^[89]^[90]^[91] She performed the special song "Jokae" in the Kannada film KGF: Chapter 1.^[92]

In 2019, Bhatia's Telugu film F2: Fun and Frustration achieved box office success as one of the highest grossing Telugu films of the year.^[93] Playing a dominating wife opposite Venkatesh, she won her second Santosham Best Actress Award.^[94] Hemanth Kumar CR of Firstpost stated that she "shines" in her role.^[95] Her Tamil film Kanne Kalaimaane had mixed reviews,^[96]^[97] but Srinivasa Ramanujam noted that she makes a "strong statement" through her performance, earning her the Best Actress award at Indo-French International Film Festival.^[98]^[99] Devi 2 received a lukewarm response, though her acting was noted.^[100] Khamoshi had poor reviews, but her performance was praised.^[101]^[102] The epic historical action film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy received positive reviews, with her role contributing to its success.^[103]^[104] Her performance in the Tamil comedy horror Petromax was noted, despite criticism for the script.^[105]^[106] Action received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office.^[107]^[108]

2020–2024: TV-Theatrical balance

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Tamannaah Bhatia performed the special song "Daang Daang" in the Telugu film Sarileru Neekevvaru in 2020.^[109] In 2021, she starred in the TV series 11th Hour, which received mixed reviews, though her intense performance was praised.^[110]^[111] Her role in November Story earned praise, despite criticism for excessive dialogue.^[112]^[113] She hosted MasterChef India – Telugu^[114] and starred in the Telugu sports film Seetimaarr, earning audience praise as a coach.^[115]^[116] The Telugu thriller Maestro on Disney+ Hotstar received positive reviews for its storyline and her performance.^[117]

In 2022, Bhatia performed the special song Kodthe in Ghani.^[118] The Telugu comedy F3: Fun and Frustration featured her in a well-received role, achieving box office success.^[119]^[120]^[121] Babli Bouncer on Disney+ Hotstar, where she played a bouncer, received mixed reviews.^[122]^[123] Her performance in Netflix’s Plan A Plan B was noted, despite a predictable plot.^[124]^[125] The romantic drama Gurthunda Seethakalam received mixed reviews.^[126]^[127]

In 2023, Bhatia starred in the Amazon Prime Video romantic drama series Jee Karda as Lavanya, with India Today's Zinia Bandyopadhyay noting, "Tamannaah gives an easy-breezy performance. She is effortless and brings out of the dilemma of her character beautifully."^[128]^[129] In Netflix’s Lust Stories 2, her performance as Shanti was praised.^[130]^[131] Her supporting role in the Tamil film Jailer contributed to its box office success.^[132]^[133] The Telugu film Bhola Shankar received negative reviews and underperformed.^[134] Her Malayalam debut, Bandra, received mixed reviews and underperformed.^[135]^[136] She played a police officer in Aakhri Sach, a Disney+ Hotstar thriller series which received positive reviews.^[137] Her performance in Jee Karda and Aakhri Sach earned her the Best Actress - Series at the Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest.^[138]

In 2024, Bhatia starred in the Tamil comedy horror film Aranmanai 4 as Selvi, a protective mother and fearsome spirit. Her performance received praise, contributing to the film’s status as one of the highest grossing Tamil films of the year.^[139]^[140] She made special appearances in the Hindi comedy horror film Stree 2 and the Hindi action-drama Vedaa.^[141]^[142] In the Netflix thriller Sikandar Ka Muqaddar, she played a single mother accused of theft,^[143]^[144] and Hindustan Times critic Rishabh Suri noted that she "lends good support to the story".^[145]

2025–present

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Tamannaah Bhatia starred in the Telugu supernatural thriller Odela 2 in 2025, directed by Ashok Teja, portraying an ardent Shiva devotee.^[146] She performed the special song "Nasha" in the Hindi crime thriller film Raid 2.^[147] She also stars alongside Diana Penty in the forthcoming Amazon Prime series Daring Partners.^[148] Additionally, she will star in the Hindi action film Ranger with Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt,^[149] the Hindi comedy No Entry 2 alongside Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor and Diljit Dosanjh,^[150] an untitled film directed by Rohit Shetty opposite John Abraham,^[151] and Vvan opposite Sidharth Malhotra.^[152]

Filmography

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Bhatia has appeared in 88 films and is one of the highest-paid actresses in South Indian cinema.^[153]^[154] She began her career with Chand Sa Roshan Chehra and later entered Telugu and Tamil cinema. Bhatia gained recognition with Happy Days and Kalloori. Her notable films include Ayan, 100% Love and Baahubali: The Beginning. Her performances in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion, Dharma Durai and Aranmanai 4 were well received.

Accolades

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In 2010, Bhatia received the Kalaimamani from the Government of Tamil Nadu for her achievements in the fields of art and literature.^[155] She won the Santosham Best Actress Award for her performance in 100% Love and the SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actress – Telugu for her performance in Tadakha.^[156]^[157] In 2017, Bhatia was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Confederation of International Accreditation Commission for her contributions to Indian cinema.^[158] Her role in F2: Fun and Frustration earned her the Santosham Best Actress Award for the second time, and she also received several nominations at the Filmfare Awards South.^[159]^[160]

Off-screen work

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Tamannaah Bhatia has explored varied ventures beyond acting. She has modelled for television commercials, including Fanta and Chandrika Ayurvedic soap.^[161] In March 2015, she represented Zee Telugu and started her jewellery brand, "Wite & Gold".^[162]^[163] In January 2016, she supported Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign.^[164] She endorsed IIFL Finance in January^[165] and VLCC in July^[166] and was the first Indian ambassador for Shiseido in October 2023.^[167] In January 2024, she promoted Cellecor Gadgets Limited's earbuds and smartwatches^[168]^[169] and in March 2024, she represented Rasna, the soft drink concentrate.^[170]^[171]

With Luke Coutinho, Bhatia co-wrote, Back To The Roots, published by Penguin Random House India in August 2021.^[172] In September 2022, she joined Sugar Cosmetics as an equity partner.^[173] She performed at the Indian Premier League opening ceremonies in 2018 and 2023.^[174]^[175] As of August 2024, she is one of the most-followed Telugu actors on Instagram^[176]^[177] and among the highest-grossing actresses in Indian cinema.^[178]

Notes

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^ Hindi: तमन्‍ना भाटिया, pronounced [ˈtəmənːaː ˈbʱaːʈijaː] ^ⓘ.

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v t e SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actress – Telugu
2011–2020	– (2011) Nayanthara (2012) Tamannaah Bhatia (2013) Samantha Ruth Prabhu (2014) Anushka Shetty (2015) – (2016) Ritika Singh (2017) Samantha Ruth Prabhu (2018) Rashmika Mandanna (2019) Aishwarya Rajesh (2020)
2021–present	Pooja Hegde (2021) Mrunal Thakur (2022) Mrunal Thakur (2023)