Tamannaah Bhatia facts for kids
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Tamannaah Bhatia
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Tamanna Bhatia
21 December 1989 (age 35) Bombay, India
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| Occupation | Actress |
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Tamannaah Bhatia (born December 21, 1989) is an Indian actress who is famous for her work in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi movies. She has acted in over 89 films and is known as one of the highest-paid actresses in South Indian cinema.
Bhatia started her acting career in 2005. She quickly became a star in Telugu and Tamil films. Some of her most famous movies include the Baahubali series, F2: Fun and Frustration, and Jailer. She has won many awards for her performances, including the Kalaimamani Award from the government of Tamil Nadu. Besides movies, she has also starred in popular web series like Jee Karda and Aakhri Sach.
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Early Life and First Steps in Acting
Tamannaah Bhatia was born in Bombay (now Mumbai), India, to Santosh and Rajni Bhatia. She has an older brother named Anand. Her family is of Sindhi Hindu origin.
She became interested in acting at a very young age. When she was just 13, she started taking acting lessons. She joined the famous Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai for a year to improve her skills. At the start of her career, she changed her name from "Tamanna" to "Tamannaah" because she believed it would bring her good luck.
Career in Movies
2005–2014: Becoming a Star
Tamannaah first appeared on screen in a 2005 music video. That same year, she made her movie debut in the Hindi film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra. She then began acting in South Indian films, starting with the Telugu movie Sree (2005) and the Tamil movie Kedi (2006).
Her career took off in 2007 with two successful films, Happy Days in Telugu and Kalloori in Tamil. In both movies, she played a college student, and audiences loved her performances. These hits made her a leading actress in both Tamil and Telugu cinema.
Over the next few years, she starred in many successful films. These included the Tamil action movie Ayan (2009) and the romantic road trip movie Paiyaa (2010). In 2011, her role in the Telugu film 100% Love was a huge success, earning her awards for Best Actress. She continued to star in popular movies like Racha (2012) and Tadakha (2013).
2015–2019: The Baahubali Years and More
A major moment in Tamannaah's career came in 2015. She played Avanthika, a brave warrior, in the epic film Baahubali: The Beginning. The movie was a massive blockbuster and became one of the highest-grossing Indian films ever made. Her role as Avanthika made her famous across India and around the world.
She returned as Avanthika in the sequel, Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017), which was even more successful than the first film. During this time, she also starred in other hit movies. In Dharma Durai, she earned praise for her role and won an award. She also showed her talent for comedy in the horror-comedy Devi (2016), where she played a double role.
In 2019, she starred in the Telugu comedy F2: Fun and Frustration. The film was a huge box office hit, and she won another Best Actress award for her funny performance. She also received praise for her serious role in the Tamil film Kanne Kalaimaane.
2020–Present: Success on TV and in Film
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Starting in 2020, Tamannaah began working on television series and web shows in addition to her film roles. In 2021, she starred in the web series 11th Hour and November Story. She also hosted the cooking show MasterChef India – Telugu.
In 2022, she appeared in the hit comedy F3: Fun and Frustration and the movie Babli Bouncer, where she played a female bouncer. The following year, 2023, was very busy for her. She starred in the popular Amazon Prime series Jee Karda and the Netflix film ... Stories 2. She also had an important role in the blockbuster Tamil film Jailer.
In 2024, she starred in the successful Tamil horror-comedy Aranmanai 4. She also made special appearances in the Hindi films Stree 2 and Vedaa. In 2025, she played a devoted follower of the god Shiva in the supernatural thriller Odela 2.
Other Work and Achievements
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Besides acting, Tamannaah is involved in many other activities. She has been a model for famous brands like Fanta and Shiseido. In 2015, she launched her own online jewelry brand called White & Gold.
She is also an author. In 2021, she co-wrote a book called Back to the Roots, which gives advice on health and wellness. Tamannaah has also performed at the opening ceremonies of the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2018 and 2023.
Over her career, she has received many honors. In 2010, she was given the Kalaimamani, a prestigious award from the state of Tamil Nadu for her contribution to the arts. In 2017, she received an honorary doctorate for her work in Indian cinema.
In the Media
Tamannaah Bhatia is one of the most popular and influential actresses in India. She has often been included in lists of top actresses by magazines like Rediff.com and newspapers like The Times of India.
She is also very popular on social media. As of 2024, she is one of the most-followed South Indian actors on Instagram. IMDb, a popular website for movie information, ranked her as the sixth most popular Indian star in 2023.
See also
In Spanish: Tamannaah Bhatia para niños
