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Ritu Varma
Active Telugu Cinema (Tollywood) & Tamil Cinema (Kollywood)
- FromHyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana), India
- Based inHyderabad, Telangana, India
- Age36 years
- Active2012–Present
- Updated
Ritu Varma – Biography
Ritu Varma – Full Information
- Full Name: Ritu Varma
- Popular Name: Ritu Varma
- Nickname: Ritu
- Profession: Actress
- Known For: Breakout performance as Chitra in the hit Telugu film Pelli Choopulu (2016), as well as acclaimed roles in Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal, Yevade Subramanyam, and Oke Oka Jeevitham.
- Date of Birth: March 10, 1990
- Age: 36 years
- Birthplace: Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh (now Telangana), India
- Hometown: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Current Residence: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Profession Category: Actor / South Indian Feature Star
Physical Appearance
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) approx.
- Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs) approx.
- Eye Colour: Dark Brown
- Hair Colour: Black / Dark Brown
Family
- Father: Originally from Madhya Pradesh
- Mother: Details not publicly disclosed
- Siblings: Not Publicly Disclosed
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
Education
- School: Villa Marie College for Women, Hyderabad (Intermediate)
- College: Malla Reddy Engineering College, Hyderabad
- Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.Tech)
Career Highlight
| Year | Career Highlight |
| 2012 | Gained early acclaim for the short film Anukokunda, winning Best Actor (Female) at 48HR Film Project |
| 2013 | Feature film debut with a supporting role in the Telugu film Baadshah |
| 2013 | Debut as a lead actress playing Sameera in Prema Ishq Kaadhal |
| 2015 | Played Riya in Yevade Subramanyam, gaining widespread recognition |
| 2016 | Major career breakthrough playing Chitra in the critically and commercially successful Pelli Choopulu |
| 2017 | Tamil cinema debut in Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 |
| 2020 | Tamil lead debut playing Meera in the hit romantic thriller Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal |
| 2021 | Starred alongside Nani in the streaming release drama Tuck Jagadish |
| 2022 | Starred in the sci-fi emotional drama Oke Oka Jeevitham (Kanam) |
| 2023 | Co-starred in the hit Tamil action-comedy Mark Antony |
| 2024 | Played dual roles in the Telugu feature film Swag |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
| 2012 | 48HR Film Project Awards | Best Actor (Female) | Anukokunda | Won |
| 2016 | IIFA Utsavam | Best Supporting Actress – Telugu | Yevade Subramanyam | Nominated |
| 2017 | Nandi Awards | Best Actress | Pelli Choopulu | Won |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress Critics – Telugu | Pelli Choopulu | Won |
| 2017 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Pelli Choopulu | Nominated |
| 2017 | IIFA Utsavam | Best Actress – Telugu | Pelli Choopulu | Nominated |
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About Ritu Varma
What is Ritu Varma's most famous movie role?
She is best known for her portrayal of Chitra in the hit romantic-comedy Pelli Choopulu (2016).
Did Ritu Varma begin her acting career with short films?
Yes, she gained wide notice after starring in the short film Anukokunda (2012), which was also screened at the Cannes Short Film Corner.
What is Ritu Varma's educational background?
She completed her intermediate at Villa Marie College for Women and earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Malla Reddy Engineering College, Hyderabad.
Which major Tamil films has Ritu Varma starred in?
Her prominent Tamil projects include Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal, Nitham Oru Vaanam, Mark Antony, and Velaiilla Pattadhari 2.
Has Ritu Varma won a Nandi Award?
Yes, she won the Nandi Award for Best Actress for her performance in Pelli Choopulu.
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