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Ileana D’Cruz
Active Telugu Cinema (Tollywood), Hindi Cinema (Bollywood), and Tamil Cinema (Kollywood)
- FromMahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Based inUnited States / Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Age39 years
- Active2006–Present
- Updated
Ileana D’Cruz – Biography
Ileana D’Cruz – Full Information
- Full Name: Ileana D’Cruz
- Popular Name: Ileana D’Cruz
- Nickname: Ili, Illu
- Profession: Actress, Model
- Known For: Blockbuster hits in Telugu cinema like Devadasu, Pokiri, and Jalsa, and her critically acclaimed Bollywood debut as Shruti Ghosh in Barfi!
- Date of Birth: November 1, 1986
- Age: 39 years (turning 40 in 2026)
- Birthplace: Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Hometown: Parra, Goa, India
- Nationality: Portuguese (Indian-born)
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Current Residence: Texas, USA / Mumbai, India
- Profession Category: Actor / Indian Film Industry & International Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) approx.
- Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black
Family Member Name
- Father: Ronaldo D’Cruz (Mechanical Draftsman)
- Mother: Samira D’Cruz
- Siblings: Farrah D’Cruz (Older Sister), Rhys D’Cruz (Brother), Eileen D’Cruz (Younger Sister)
- Marital Status: Married
- Husband: Michael Dolan (m. May 13, 2023)
- Children: Koa Phoenix Dolan (Son), Keanu Rafe Dolan (Son)
Education Details
- School: St. Xavier’s Higher Secondary School and Junior College, Mapusa, Goa
- College / University: University of Mumbai, Mumbai
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts (Graduate)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2006 | Debut in Telugu cinema with the blockbuster Devadasu |
| 2006 | Starred opposite Mahesh Babu in the record-breaking industry hit Pokiri |
| 2008 | Delivered massive commercial success opposite Pawan Kalyan in Jalsa |
| 2009 | Starred opposite Ravi Teja in the blockbuster action-comedy Kick |
| 2012 | Featured opposite Vijay in Shankar’s Tamil box-office hit Nanban |
| 2012 | Starred opposite Allu Arjun in Trivikram Srinivas’s blockbuster Julayi |
| 2012 | Bollywood debut in Anurag Basu’s masterpiece Barfi! opposite Ranbir Kapoor |
| 2014 | Commercial success in David Dhawan’s romantic comedy Main Tera Hero |
| 2016 | Starred alongside Akshay Kumar in the superhit crime thriller Rustom |
| 2018 | Box-office success as Malini Patnaik in Raj Kumar Gupta’s Raid opposite Ajay Devgn |
| 2021 | Starred as journalist Meera Rao in Disney+ Hotstar’s financial drama The Big Bull |
| 2024 | Starred in the romantic drama Do Aur Do Pyaar and social comedy Tera Kya Hoga Lovely |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film | Result |
| 2006 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Female Debut – South | Devadasu | Won |
| 2006 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Pokiri | Nominated |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Jalsa | Nominated |
| 2009 | Santosham Film Awards | Best Actress | Jalsa | Won |
| 2009 | South Scope Style Awards | Best Actress | Jalsa | Won |
| 2010 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Kick | Nominated |
| 2012 | Vijay Awards | Favourite Heroine | Nanban | Nominated |
| 2012 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut – Female | Barfi! | Nominated |
| 2012 | ETC Bollywood Business Awards | Most Profitable Debut – Female | Barfi! | Won |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards | Best Female Debut | Barfi! | Won |
| 2013 | Filmfare Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Barfi! | Nominated |
| 2013 | Screen Awards | Most Promising Newcomer – Female | Barfi! | Won |
| 2013 | Screen Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Barfi! | Nominated |
| 2013 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Female Debut | Barfi! | Won |
| 2013 | Star Guild Awards | Best Female Debut | Barfi! | Won |
| 2013 | Times of India Film Awards | Best Female Debut | Barfi! | Won |
| 2013 | Times of India Film Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Barfi! | Won |
| 2013 | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Female | Barfi! | Nominated |
| 2014 | Stardust Awards | Superstar of Tomorrow – Female | Main Tera Hero | Nominated |
| 2015 | Screen Awards | Best Actress – Popular Choice | Main Tera Hero | Nominated |
| 2017 | BIG Star Entertainment Awards | Most Entertaining Actress in a Romantic Film | Rustom | Nominated |
| 2022 | Hit List OTT Awards | Best Supporting Actor – Female | The Big Bull | Won |
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About Ileana D'Cruz
What was Ileana D'Cruz's debut film?
She made her acting debut in the 2006 Telugu film Devadasu, which became a major commercial hit and earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South.
Which movie marked Ileana D'Cruz's entry into Bollywood?
She entered Bollywood with Anurag Basu's 2012 critical and commercial triumph Barfi!, starring opposite Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra.
Who is Ileana D'Cruz married to?
She is married to American filmmaker and former actor Michael Dolan, whom she wed in May 2023.
Does Ileana D'Cruz hold Indian citizenship?
She was born and raised in India but acquired Portuguese nationality in 2014 through her Goan-Portuguese ancestral lineage.
How many children does Ileana D'Cruz have?
She has two sons with husband Michael Dolan: Koa Phoenix Dolan (born August 2023) and Keanu Rafe Dolan (born June 2025).
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