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Tamannaah Bhatia
Active Telugu and Tamil Industry
- FromMumbai, India.
- Based inMumbai, India.
- Age36–45
- Active2005 – present
- Updated
Tamannaah Bhatia Biography
Tamannaah Bhatia Information
- Full Name: Tamanna Santosh Bhatia
- Date of Birth: December 21, 1989
- Birthplace: Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Actress
- Years Active: 2005 – present
- Works in: Tamil, Telugu and Hindi cinema
Family Background
- Father: Santosh Bhatia
- Mother: Rajni Bhatia
- Elder brother: Anand Bhatia
- Background: Sindhi Hindu family from Mumbai
Education and Training
- School: Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School, Mumbai
- Training: Began learning acting at the age of 13 and spent a year at Prithvi Theatre, taking part in stage performances
- Stage name: Born Tamanna, she altered the spelling to “Tamannaah” for numerological reasons and later added her surname
Career Overview
Bhatia has appeared in around 89 films and is recognised as a leading actress in South Indian cinema. She made her Hindi debut in Chand Sa Roshan Chehra and her Telugu debut in Sree, both in 2005, and her Tamil debut in Kalloori (2007). She has received several awards, including three Santosham Film Awards, two SIIMA Awards and the Kalaimamani Award from the Government of Tamil Nadu. Her role as Avanthika in Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017) brought her pan-India recognition, and in 2021 she moved into streaming with the series 11th Hour and November Story.
Career Highlights
| Year | Film / Project | Language | Role | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Chand Sa Roshan Chehra | Hindi | Jia Oberoi | Hindi film debut |
| 2005 | Sree | Telugu | Sandhya | Telugu debut |
| 2007 | Happy Days | Telugu | Madhu | Breakthrough role in Telugu cinema |
| 2007 | Kalloori | Tamil | Shobana | Tamil debut |
| 2009 | Kanden Kadhalai | Tamil | Anjali | Won the South Scope Award for Best Actress |
| 2010 | Paiyaa | Tamil | Charulatha | Commercial success |
| 2011 | 100% Love | Telugu | Mahalakshmi | Won Santosham, CineMAA and Hyderabad Times Best Actress awards |
| 2012 | Racha | Telugu | Chaitra “Ammu” | Major Telugu commercial success |
| 2013 | Himmatwala | Hindi | Rekha | Return to Hindi cinema |
| 2013 | Tadakha | Telugu | Pallavi | Won the SIIMA Award for Best Actress (Critics) – Telugu |
| 2014 | Aagadu | Telugu | Saroja | Opposite Mahesh Babu |
| 2015 | Baahubali: The Beginning | Telugu / Tamil | Avanthika | Pan-India recognition |
| 2016 | Devi | Tamil / Telugu / Hindi | Devi / Ruby | Trilingual film; won the Asianet Film Award for Most Popular Tamil Actress |
| 2016 | Dharma Durai | Tamil | Dr Subashini | Won the Asiavision Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 2017 | Baahubali 2: The Conclusion | Telugu / Tamil | Avanthika | Record-breaking box-office success |
| 2019 | Devi 2 | Tamil / Telugu | Devi Krishnakumar | Bilingual sequel |
| 2019 | Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy | Telugu | Lakshmi | Period epic |
| 2021 | November Story | Tamil (streaming series) | Anuradha “Anu” Ganesan | Streaming debut year, alongside the series 11th Hour |
| 2022 | F3: Fun and Frustration | Telugu | Harika | Commercial success |
| 2022 | Babli Bouncer | Hindi | Babli Tanwar | Streaming release |
| 2023 | Jailer | Tamil | Kamna | Also featured in the song “Kaavaalaa” |
| 2024 | Aranmanai 4 | Tamil | Selvi Santhosh | Horror comedy |
| 2025 | Odela 2 | Telugu | Bhairavi / Bhavani | Released 2025 |
Awards List
| Year | Award Name | Category | Film / Achievement | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Kalloori | Nominated |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Kanden Kadhalai | Nominated |
| 2009 | South Scope Awards | Best Actress | Kanden Kadhalai | Won |
| 2010 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Paiyaa | Nominated |
| 2010 | Kalaimamani (Government of Tamil Nadu) | State honour | — | Awarded |
| 2011 | Hyderabad Times Film Awards | Best Actress | 100% Love | Won |
| 2011 | Santosham Film Awards | Best Actress | 100% Love | Won |
| 2011 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Telugu | 100% Love | Nominated |
| 2011–12 | TSR-TV9 National Film Awards | Best Heroine | 100% Love | Won |
| 2012 | CineMAA Awards | Best Actress – Telugu | 100% Love | Won |
| 2012 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Racha | Nominated |
| 2013 | CineMAA Awards | Best Actress | Racha, Endukante Premanta | Nominated |
| 2013 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress (Critics) – Telugu | Tadakha | Won |
| 2013–14 | TSR-TV9 National Film Awards | Best Actress | Tadakha | Won |
| 2014 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Debut Actress | Himmatwala | Nominated |
| 2015 | Saturn Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Baahubali: The Beginning | Nominated |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Baahubali: The Beginning | Nominated |
| 2016 | Asianet Film Awards | Most Popular Tamil Actress | Devi | Won |
| 2016 | Asiavision Awards | Best Actress – Tamil | Dharma Durai | Won |
| 2016 | IIFA Utsavam Awards | Best Performance in a Leading Role – Female (Telugu) | Baahubali: The Beginning | Nominated |
| 2016 | IIFA Utsavam Awards | Best Performance in a Leading Role – Female (Tamil) | Devi | Nominated |
| 2016 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Tamil | Dharma Durai | Nominated |
| 2016 | South Scope Lifestyle Awards | South India’s Most Admired Celebrity | Baahubali series | Won |
| 2017 | Dayawati Modi Global Awards | Youth Icon of the Year | — | Won |
| 2017 | NRI of the Year Awards | Global Indian Impact Icon | Baahubali series | Won |
| 2017 | Honorary Doctorate (Confederation of International Accreditation Commission) | Honorary degree | — | Awarded |
| 2018 | Santosham Film Awards | Sridevi Smarakam Award | — | Won |
| 2018 | Zee Apsara Awards | Sridevi Memorial Award | — | Won |
| 2019 | Santosham Film Awards | Best Actress | F2: Fun and Frustration | Won |
| 2019 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Tamil | Kanne Kalaimaane | Nominated |
| 2020 | Zee Cine Awards | Favourite Actress – Tamil | Devi 2, Kanne Kalaimaane, Action | Nominated |
| 2021 | Global Spa Fit & Fab Awards | Pan-India Entertainer | — | Won |
| 2022 | Lokmat Stylish Awards | Most Stylish Fashion Icon | — | Won |
| 2022 | Hindustan Times India’s Most Stylish Awards | Breaking the Mould (Female) | — | Won |
| 2022 | Filmfare Middle East Achiever’s Night Awards | Best Director-Actor Duo | Babli Bouncer | Won |
| 2023 | Behindwoods Gold Hall of Famers | Entertainer | Jailer | Won |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest | Best Actor of the Year – Female (Series) | Aakhri Sach, Jee Karda | Won |
| 2023 | Bollywood Hungama Style Icons | Most Stylish Trend Setter (Female) | — | Won |
| 2023 | Indo-French International Film Festival | Best Actress (Feature Film) | Kanne Kalaimaane | Won |
| 2024 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Celebrating 20 Years in Cinema | — | Won |
| 2024 | Beautiful Indians | Star in the Spotlight | — | Won |
| 2025 | Blenders Pride Filmfare Glamour & Style Awards | Most Desirable (Female) | — | Won |
| 2025 | Tira Grazia Fashion Awards | One & Only Style Icon | — | Won |
| 2025 | Edison Awards | Favourite Actress – Tamil | Aranmanai 4 | Nominated |
| 2025 | Elle List | Performer of the Year | — | Won |
| 2025 | Sakal Sanman | Entertainer of the Year | — | Won |
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About Tamannaah Bhatia
Who is Tamannaah Bhatia?
Tamannaah Bhatia is a popular Indian actress and model known for her performances in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films.
When and where was Tamannaah Bhatia born?
She was born on December 21, 1989, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
What was Tamannaah Bhatia’s debut film?
She made her acting debut in the Hindi film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra (2005) and her South Indian debut with Sree (Telugu, 2005).
Which are Tamannaah Bhatia’s most popular movies?
Her notable films include Baahubali: The Beginning, Baahubali: The Conclusion, 100% Love, Paiyaa, Dharma Durai, and Devi.
Has Tamannaah Bhatia won any major awards?
Yes, she has won multiple awards, including Filmfare South, Asiavision, and South Indian International Movie Awards for her acting excellence.
What are Tamannaah Bhatia’s upcoming projects?
Her upcoming films include Vvan – Force of the Forest and No Entry 2, along with other major South Indian projects.
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