Tamannaah Bhatia
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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 87 films, she is the recipient of several awards, including two Santosham Film Awards, two SIIMA Awards and the Kalaimamani Award. Bhatia is considered as one of the highest-paid actresses in South Indian cinema.[1][2]
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
Tamanna Bhatia was born on 21 December 1989 in Bombay (now Mumbai), India.[3][4] Her parents are Santosh and Rajni Bhatia.[5][6] She has an elder brother named Anand Bhatia.[7] She is of Sindhi Hindu origin and attended Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School in Mumbai.[8][9] At the age of 13, she began learning acting and joined Prithvi Theatre for a year, where she participated in stage performances.[10] 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.[11] Over time, she began using her surname as well, adopting "Tamannaah Bhatia" as her stage name.[12]
Career
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Early work, success and recognition (2005–2014)
In 2005, Bhatia debuted in the entertainment industry with the music video "Lafzo Mein" from Abhijeet Sawant's album.[13] 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.[14] Her 2007 release, Viyabari, underperformed at the box office, but her performance earned critical acclaim.[15] 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.[16][17]
In 2008, Kalidasu marked a strong impact in Telugu cinema,[18][19] and she appeared in cameos in Ready and Netru Indru Naalai.[20] In 2009, her role in the Tamil film Padikkadavan earned praise despite mixed reviews.[21] Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam received critical acclaim but moderate box office success.[22][23] Ayan was a box office success,[24][25] while Ananda Thandavam underperformed despite her acclaimed performance.[26][27] Kanden Kadhalai earned her praise and a South Scope award.[28][29] In 2010, her Tamil road movie Paiyaa received positive reviews and commercial success,[30] but Sura and Thillalangadi underperformed.[31]
In 2011, Bhatia starred in the Tamil film Siruthai, where her role faced criticism, though the film was a commercial success.[32][33] She appeared in a cameo in Ko,[34] Badrinath had mixed reviews but was commercially successful.[35][36] Venghai received mixed critical reception,[37][38] while Oosaravelli was a box office success, with her performance praised.[39][40] Bhatia's later achieved acclaim for her Telugu film 100% Love, opposite Naga Chaitanya, where she played a college student.[41] The film was a box office success and earned her the CineMAA Award and Santosham Award for Best Actress.[42] 123telugu critic found her to be the film's "surprise package".[43] In 2012, her Telugu film Racha achieved commercial success, with her performance lauded.[44][45] Endukante Premanta[46][47] and Rebel underperformed, though her acting was praised.[48][49] Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu featured her in a tomboyish role and was a box office success.[50]
Bhatia's first release of 2013 was her Hindi film Himmatwala opposite Ajay Devgn, which underperformed at the box office.[51] Bhatia's last release of the year came with the Telugu film Tadakha, which was a commercial success. She played the bride's sister opposite Naga Chaitanya.[52] A Times of India critic stated, "Tamannaah carries off the glam act with ease."[53] Alongside several nominations, the film won her the SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actress – Telugu.[54][55] In 2014, her Tamil film Veeram was a commercial success,[56][57] while the Hindi comedy film Humshakals opposite Saif Ali Khan underperformed. She performed the special song "Labbar Bomma" in Alludu Seenu.[58] Bhatia's next two releases that year: Hindi film Entertainment opposite Akshay Kumar,[59][60] and Telugu film Aagadu opposite Mahesh Babu, both underperformed at the box office.[61][62]
Established actress (2015–2020)
The year 2015 marked a significant turning point in Bhatia's career. She first appeared in a cameo in Nannbenda.[63] Her next portrayal of a warrior Avanthika in Baahubali: The Beginning opposite Prabhas,[64] 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.[65][66] Sangeetha Devi Dundoo found her to be "impressive".[67] Her next release Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga received negative reviews,[68] followed by a cameo in Size Zero.[69] She next played a Chief minister's daughter opposite Ravi Teja in Bengal Tiger, which emerged another box office success.[70][71]
In 2016, Bhatia first performed the special song "Bachelor Babu" in the Telugu film Speedunnodu.[72][73] Her next two releases, Oopiri and Dharma Durai received positive reviews for her acting, with the latter achieving box office success and earning her the Asiavision Award for Best Actress – Tamil.[74][75] She starred in the short film Ranveer Ching Returns, which was well-received,[76] and performed the special song "Sampige / Mandara Thailam" in the Telugu-Kannada bilingual film Jaguar.[77][78] Her trilingual comedy horror film Devi earned positive reviews, with her double role praised, aiding its box office success.[79][80] However, Kaththi Sandai, received mixed reviews.[81] Devi won her the Asianet Film Award for Most Popular Tamil Actress and a Sify critic stated that she "carries the film" with her double act.[82]
Bhatia started 2017 by reprising Avanthika in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion,[83][84] 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.[85][86] She performed the special song "Swing Zara" in Jai Lava Kusa.[87] In 2018, her action thriller Sketch received mixed reviews, but her role was noted positively.[88][89] The Marathi film Aa Bb Kk earned positive reviews.[90] Her Telugu films Naa Nuvve and Next Enti? both received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office.[91][92][93][94] In 2018, Bhatia has appeared in a special song "Jokae" in the Kannada film KGF: Chapter 1.[95]
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.[96] She played a dominating wife opposite Venkatesh and won her second Santosham Best Actress Award.[97] Hemanth Kumar CR of Firstpost stated that she "shines" in her role.[98] Her Tamil film Kanne Kalaimaane had mixed reviews.[99][100] Srinivasa Ramanujam noted that she makes a "strong statement" through her performance, and she won the her Best Actress award at Indo-French International Film Festival.[101][102] Devi 2 received a lukewarm response, though her acting was noted.[103] Khamoshi had poor reviews, but her performance was praised.[104][105] The epic historical action film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy received positive reviews, with her role contributing to its success.[106][107] Her performance in the Tamil comedy horror Petromax was noted, despite criticism for the script.[108][109] Action received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office.[110][111] In 2020, she performed the special song "Daang Daang" in the Telugu film Sarileru Neekevvaru.[112]
Streaming projects (2021–present)
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In 2021, Bhatia starred in the streaming series 11th Hour, receiving mixed reviews, though her intense performance was praised.[113][114] Her performance in November Story was praised, despite criticism for excessive dialogue.[115][116] She hosted MasterChef India – Telugu[117] and starred in the Telugu sports film Seetimaarr, earning audience praise as a coach.[118][119] Maestro, a Telugu thriller on Disney+ Hotstar, received positive reviews for its storyline and her performance.[120]
In 2022, Bhatia performed the special song Kodthe in Ghani.[121] F3: Fun and Frustration, a Telugu comedy, featured her in a well-received role, achieving box office success.[122][123][124] Babli Bouncer on Disney+ Hotstar featured her as a bouncer, receiving mixed reviews.[125][126] Her performance in Netflix’s Plan A Plan B was noted, despite a predictable plot.[127][128] The romantic drama Gurthunda Seethakalam received mixed reviews.[129][130]
In 2023, Bhatia first appeared in Jee Karda, a romantic drama series on Amazon Prime Video, received positive reviews for her role as Lavanya.[131] Zinia Bandyopadhyay noted, "Tamannaah gives an easy-breezy performance. She is effortless and brings out of the dilemma of her character beautifully."[132] In Netflix’s Lust Stories 2, her performance as Shanti was praised.[133][134] Her supporting role in the Tamil film Jailer contributed to its box office success.[135] The Telugu film Bhola Shankar received negative reviews and underperformed.[136] Her Malayalam debut, Bandra, received mixed reviews and underperformed.[137][138] Bhatia then played a police officer in Aakhri Sach, a Disney+ Hotstar thriller series which received positive reviews.[139] Her performance in Jee Karda and Aakhri Sach won her the Best Actress - Series at the Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest.[140]
Bhatia's first release of 2024 came with the Tamil comedy horror film Aranmanai 4 alongside Sundar C and Raashii Khanna, portraying 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.[141][142] She made special appearances in the Hindi comedy horror film Stree 2 and the Hindi action-drama Vedaa.[143][144] In the Netflix thriller Sikandar Ka Muqaddar, she played a single mother accused of theft alongside Jimmy Sheirgill and Avinash Tiwary,[145][146] with her performance noted for supporting the story, as per Hindustan Times critic Rishabh Suri.[147]
In 2025, Bhatia starred in the Telugu supernatural thriller Odela 2, directed by Ashok Teja, portraying an ardent Shiva devotee.[148] She performed the special song "Nasha" in the Hindi crime thriller film Raid 2.[149] Additionally, she will star in the Hindi action film Ranger alongside Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt.[150] Furthermore, she stars alongside Diana Penty in the forthcoming Amazon Prime series Daring Partners.[151]
Filmography
Bhatia has acted in 87 films and is one of the highest-paid actresses in South Indian cinema. 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.[152][153]
Accolades
In 2010, Bhatia received the Kalaimamani from the Government of Tamil Nadu for her achievements in the fields of art and literature.[154] 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.[155][156] In 2017, Bhatia was awarded an honorary doctorate from the Confederation of International Accreditation Commission for her contributions to Indian cinema.[157] 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.[158][159]
Off-screen work
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Apart from her acting career, Bhatia has pursued various other endeavours. She has worked as a model, appearing in television commercials for brands like Fanta and Chandrika Ayurvedic soap.[160] In March 2015, she took on the role of brand ambassador for Zee Telugu and introduced her jewellery brand, "Wite & Gold", in the same month.[161][162] In January 2016, she became associated with the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign.[163] She took on the role of brand ambassador for IIFL Finance in January and VLCC in July 2023.[164][165] In October 2023, Bhatia became the inaugural Indian ambassador for Shiseido, the Japanese beauty and cosmetics brand.[166] In January 2024, she assumed the role of brand ambassador for Cellecor Gadgets Limited, endorsing its new line of earbuds and smartwatches.[167][168] Then, in March 2024, she took on the role of brand ambassador for Rasna, the soft drink concentrate.[169][170]
With Luke Coutinho, Bhatia authored her first book, Back To The Roots, which was published by Penguin Random House India in August 2021.[171] Bhatia became an equity partner in Sugar Cosmetics in September 2022.[172] She has performed at the 2018 Indian Premier League and IPL 2023 opening ceremony.[173][174] As of August 2024, she is one of the most-followed Telugu actors on Instagram.[175][176]
Notes
- Hindi: तमन्ना भाटिया, pronounced [ˈtəmənːaː ˈbʱaːʈijaː] ⓘ.
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