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Swathi Reddy
Swathi at TeachAIDS launch in 2010
Born
Svetlana Reddy

(1987-04-19) 19 April 1987 (age 37)
Vladivostok, Primorsky Krai, Russian SFSR, USSR
(present-day Far Eastern Federal District, Primorsky Krai, Russian Federation)
NationalityIndian
Other namesColours Swathi
Occupation(s)Actress, television presenter, playback singer, voice actor
Years active2006–present
Spouse
Vikas Vasu
​
(m. 2018)​
RelativesSiddharth Reddy (brother)

Swathi Reddy (born 19 April 1987) is an Indian film actress and television presenter who predominantly works in Telugu Cinema along with Tamil and Malayalam films. Her nickname Colours Swathi comes from her stint in the Telugu television show Colours, which was telecast on Maa TV. After playing supporting roles, she made her debut as a leading actress in the Tamil film Subramaniapuram (2008). Her role in the Telugu film Ashta Chamma earned her the Filmfare Award and Nandi Award for Best Actress.[1][2][3]

Early life

Swathi was born in the city of Vladivostok, located in the southerly reaches of the Russian Far East during the reign of the erstwhile Soviet Union.[4] She was initially given the name Svetlana but later her name was changed to Swathi.[4] She completed her schooling from SFS High School in Visakhapatnam. Her father, who was an officer in the Indian Navy, was training as a submariner in the Soviet Union when she was born. She has one elder brother named Siddharth. Her family moved to Mumbai and later to the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam, where she spent most of her childhood.[4] While studying in 11th class, she moved to Hyderabad. She enrolled at St. Mary’s College in Yousufguda, Hyderabad and graduated in biotechnology.

After her EAMCET, she ventured into television at age 17 by hosting a show called Colours. Due to a positive response, the show was further extended and moved to the primetime slot. She went on to present over 150 episodes.[4] After completing the first year of her graduation, she made her debut in feature films.

Personal life

Swathi married her boyfriend Vikas Vasu, a Malayali pilot, on 30 August 2018.[5]

Career

Acting

She made her debut in supporting roles. Her first film in supporting role was Danger, a Telugu Movie. It received negative reviews. Her next movie release was Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule which released in 2007. That film was a hit. In 2008, she debuted as a female lead in her first Tamil movie Subramaniapuram. For her performance in Ashta Chamma, she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu and Nandi Award for Best Actress. She made her debut in Malayalam films with Amen which was a super hit.[6] Reportedly, Swathi will work in Telugu cinema in sequel Gitanjali 2 directed by Raj Kiran.[7]

Other work

Swathi has been occasionally working as a voice actor and playback singer as well. In 2008, she had dubbed for actress Ileana D'Cruz in the film Jalsa. In 2010, she gave her voice to an HIV/AIDS education animated software tutorial created by the nonprofit organization TeachAIDS.[8] In 2011, she turned playback singer, rendering her voice for two songs, "Unbelievable" and "A Square B Square", for the soundtrack albums of her own film Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju and 100% Love, respectively.

She has also appeared in an advertisement for "Cadbury's Dairy Milk".[9]

Filmography

Actress

Year No:- Title Role(s) Language Notes
2005 1 Danger Lakshmi Telugu
2007 2 Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule Pooja/ Prasunaamba Telugu
2008 3 Subramaniapuram Thulasi Tamil Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress
4 Ashta Chamma Lavanya Telugu Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu
Nandi Award for Best Actress
2009 5 Kalavaramaye Madilo Shreya Telugu
2010 6 Kanimozhi Kanimozhi Tamil Cameo appearance
2011 7 Golconda High School Anjali Telugu
8 Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju Krishna Telugu
9 Mirapakaay Telugu Cameo appearance
10 Kandireega Bujji Telugu Cameo appearance
11 Poraali Bharathi Tamil
2013 12 Amen Shoshanna Malayalam
13 Swamy Ra Ra Swathi Telugu
14 North 24 Kaatham Narayani Malayalam
15 Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Renu Tamil
2014 16 Bangaru Kodipetta Bhanumati Pinnesetty Telugu
17 Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal Isa Malayalam
18 Vadacurry Naveena Tamil
19 Karthikeya Valli Telugu
2015 20 Aadu Oru Bheegara Jeeviyanu Pinki Malayalam Cameo appearance
21 Double Barrel Laila/Babushka Malayalam
22 Yatchan Deepa Tamil
23 Tripura Tripura Telugu
2017 24 Yaakkai Kavitha Tamil
25 Thiri Swathi Tamil
26 London Babulu Suryakantham Telugu [10]
2019 27 Thrissur Pooram Veni Malayalam

Playback singer

Year Title Language Song(s)
2011 Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju Telugu "Unbelievable"
100% Love "A Square B Square"
2013 Swamy Ra Ra "Yo Yo Yo Memu Antha"

Dubbing artist/voice actor

Year Title Language For
2008 Jalsa Telugu Ileana D'Cruz

References

  1. ^ T. Lalith Singh (25 December 2003). "Colourful presence". HYDERABAD: The Hindu. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  2. ^ Swathi’s big leap in Kollywood. sify.com (5 January 2010).
  3. ^ Special Correspondent (17 March 2010). "Nandi Award for Ravi Teja, Swati". HYDERABAD: The Hindu. Retrieved 24 August 2013. {{cite news}}: |author= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ a b c d "Interview with Swati". idlebrain.com. 14 January 2009.
  5. ^ "Swathi-Vikas wedding: 7 adorable pictures that will leave you in awe | The Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 September 2018.
  6. ^ Malayalam cinema – First Half of 2013 Progress Report. Sify. 6 July 2013
  7. ^ "Swathi Reddy replaces Anjali?". aptoday.com. 28 January 2015. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
  8. ^ "Star touch to animated film on HIV/AIDS". The New Indian Express. 27 November 2010. Retrieved 16 December 2010.
  9. ^ Cadbury DAIRYMILK AD NAYE RISHTA KA Shubh Aarambh Two sisters AD. Youtube
  10. ^ "Swathi Reddy bags next flick 'London Babulu' - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 January 2018.
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