Nandita Swetha
Nandita Swetha | |
|---|---|
 Nandita Swetha | |
| Born | Swetha Shetty[1] 30 April 1989 |
| Alma mater | Christ University[2] |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 2008 - Present |
Swetha Shetty (born 8 April 1989) professionally known as Nandita Swetha is an Indian film actress, who predominantly appears in Tamil & Telugu films. Swetha began her acting career in a Kannada film, Nanda Loves Nanditha. Later she made her acting debut in Tamil Language with the 2012 comedy film Attakathi. She made her Telugu debut with the 2016 horror comedy film Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada.
Career
Swetha began her career as an VJ in Udaya Music after completing her graduation in 2006. She began her acting career in the 2008 Kannada film Nanda Loves Nanditha. Her character in the film was named Nanditha, which she later adopted as her screen name.[3] In 2012 her first Tamil film was Attakathi directed by Pa. Ranjith.[4] Her performances were appreciated.[5] She went on to star as an athlete in Ethir Neechal directed by Durai Senthilkumar.[6] She appeared in the comedy Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara as chennai girl Kumutha with Vijay Sethupathi.
In 2014, her films Mundaasupatti, Nalanum Nandhiniyum and Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani were released. In 2015, Uppu Karuvaadu and Puli were released. In 2016 Anjala, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada were her releases. She won the Filmfare Award For Best Supporting Actress-Telugu. In December 2017 her film Ulkuthu released. In Kalakalappu 2 she has a Guest appearance. Her next release was Kaathiruppor Pattiyal and Asuravadham.[7] And two Telugu movies, Srinivasa Kalyanam and Bluff Master.
Personal life
She hails from Bangalore, Karnataka,[8] where her father is a businessman and her mother a homemaker. She has two younger brothers.[3]
Filmography
- Actress
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nanda Loves Nanditha | Nanditha | Kannada | |
| 2012 | Attakathi | Poornima | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal | Valli | ||
| Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Kumudha | |||
| 2014 | Mundaasupatti | Kalaivani | ||
| Nalanum Nandhiniyum | Nandhini | |||
| Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Nandini | |||
| 2015 | Puli | Pushpa | Cameo appearance | |
| Uppu Karuvaadu | Poonguzhali | |||
| 2016 | Anjala | Uthara | ||
| Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada | Amala/Parvathi | Telugu | ||
| 2017 | Ulkuthu | Kadalarasi | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Kalakalappu 2 | Nanditha | Guest appearance | |
| Kaathiruppor Pattiyal | Megala | |||
| Asuravadham | Maha | |||
| Srinivasa Kalyanam | Paddu | Telugu | ||
| Bluff Master | Avani | |||
| 2019 | Prema Katha Chitram 2 | Nandu | ||
| Devi 2 | Sara | Tamil | ||
| Abhinetri 2 | Telugu | |||
| 7 | Ramya | Telugu Tamil |
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| Kalki | Asima Khan | Telugu | ||
| 2020 | Taana | Nivetha | Tamil | |
| IPC 376† | TBA | Telugu | Post Production | |
| Kabadadaari† | TBA | Tamil | Filming | |
| Kapatadhaari† | TBA | Telugu | Filming |
Other works
Singles
| Year | Song | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Mansara Sollu" | Tamil | As Actress |
- Dubbing artist
| Year | Film | Actress | Footnotes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dabangg 3 | Sonakshi Sinha | For Kannada, Tamil and Telugu versions[9] |
Awards
| Film | Awards | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attakathi | Jaya TV Movie Awards | Best Debut Actress | Won | [10] |
| Ethir Neechal | 3rd SIIMA Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [11] |
| 61st Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress-Tamil | Nominated | ||
| Mundaasupatti | Edison Awards | Edison Award for Best Retro Actress | Won | |
| Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada | 64th Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress- Telugu | Won | [12] |
References
- ^ "'I Will be Playing a Comedian'". The New Indian Express.
- ^ "Nanditha Shwetha Interview". Youtube.
- ^ a b "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 5 May 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Karthi all praise for 'Attakathi'". IndiaGlitz. 28 July 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ^ "Attakathi team celebrates". Sify. 20 August 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ^ Jeshi, K. (4 October 2012). "A good start". Chennai, India: The Hindu. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ^ "Asuravadham press meet gallery". silverscreen.in. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ "Playing Innocent: The Nandita Sweta Interview". Silverscreen.in. Archived from the original on 20 April 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
- ^ https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nandita-swetha-dubs-for-sonakshi-in-dabangg-3/articleshow/72816306.cms
- ^ "Nandita Swetha, best Debut actress 2012". Times of India. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ "Nandita signs her next with Kaali and Ramdoss". Deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ "Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female): Nandita Swetha". Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
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