Although many feel that the Telugu film industry is a male-driven industry, it is not completely true. In fact, there are so many actresses in Telugu movies that enjoy a much larger fanbase than some of the male stars. Today, let’s take a look at the top 10 actresses who are adored by their fans:
- Nayanthara
The lady superstar of Telugu movies, Nayanthara, undoubtedly had to top our list. She is one of those actresses who don’t need any popular male leads to draw in the audience for their films, rightfully earning her the title of a lady superstar.
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu
One of the most adored actresses in the Telugu industry is Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The stunner recently impressed everyone with her sensuous performance in “Oo Antava Oo Oo Antava” song, gaining her more fans.
- Pooja Hegde
With films like Radhe Shyam, Acharya, and others in her kitty, Pooja Hegde is another actress that many look up to. The actress has always managed to grab the audience’s attention with her performance, whether it’s as the lead or in a cameo dance performance.
- Anushka Shetty
Many might know Anushka Shetty from the Baahubali franchise. However, the Telugu film audience has known and loved her for quite some years now. Her performance was highly appreciated in films like Rudhramadevi, Bhaagamathie, and Arundhati, among others.
- Rashmika Mandanna
How can we talk about the most popular Telugu actresses and not mention the Srivalli of millions of hearts, Rashmika Mandanna? This girl has ruled the charts with her innocent looks and powerful acting.
- Rakul Preet Singh
After almost 11 years of her debut in the Telugu industry, Rakul Preet Singh has become a favorite of many movie lovers. She has also established herself in the Hindi and Tamil film industries.
- Tamannaah Bhatia
Similar to Rakul Preet Singh, Tamannaah Bhatia is also a multi-lingual actress who enjoys a huge fanbase. Her naturally good looks combined with her conviction as a performer is what makes her an audience favorite.
- Kajal Aggarwal
With her Telugu debut dating back to 2007, Kajal Aggarwal is a much-loved actress in the industry. Although many of her films are loved by the audience, one film in particular that proved to be a major breakthrough for her career was S. S. Rajamouli’s film Magadheera.
- Shruti Haasan
Daughter of the legendary Kamal Haasan, Shruti had some huge shoes to fill in. However, it won’t be right to compare her to her father. The actress has done really well for herself and enjoys a fandom from various linguistic industries.
- Sai Pallavi
One of the most underrated yet brilliant actresses in Telugu movies is Sai Pallavi. The actress works in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema and always gives some pathbreaking performances. With films like Fidaa and Gargi, the actress has carved her own way into the audience’s hearts.
What are you waiting for? Go and watch some of these actresses’ incredible movies to understand why they made it to our list. And let us know if we missed out on any of your favorites.
