Swathi Reddy (born 19 April 1987) is an Indian actress and television presenter who predominantly works in Telugu films, and also in a few Tamil and Malayalam films. Reddy made her debut as a lead actress in the Tamil film Subramaniapuram (2008). Her role in the Telugu film Ashta Chamma (2008) earned her the Filmfare Award and Nandi Award for Best Actress – Telugu.Swathi's big leap in Kollywood. sify.com (5 January 2010). Her other notable films include Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule (2007), Swamy Ra Ra (2013), Amen (2013), and Karthikeya (2014).
Early life and education
Swathi Reddy was born in Vladivostok, located in the southerly reaches of the Russian Far East in the erstwhile Soviet Union. Her father, who was an officer in the Indian Navy, was training as a submariner in the Soviet Union when she was born. The Russian doctor who delivered her named her ‘Svetlana’ and later her mother changed it to 'Swathi'. She has one elder brother named Siddharth.
Reddy's family moved to Mumbai and later to the Eastern Naval Command, Visakhapatnam, where she spent most of her childhood. She was educated at St. Francis De Sales’ School in Visakhapatnam. While studying in 11th class, she moved to Hyderabad. She then enrolled at the St. Mary's College, Hyderabad and graduated in Biotechnology.
After her EAMCET, she ventured into television at the age of 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.
Career After the completion of her first year of graduation, she got an offer to make her film debut in Krishna Vamsi's Danger (2005). She was part of an ensemble cast and was one of the five leads. The film received mixed to positive reviews. Priyanka Pulla of fullhyd.com wrote, "Swati making her much-anticipated debut here, has a role somewhat akin to a single member in a Mexican wave - contributory, but not self-sufficient enough to be judged."
After her second year of graduation, she did a supporting role in Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007). The film won her good acclaim.
After the completion of her graduation she signed two films. In 2008, she debuted as a female lead in her first Tamil film Subramaniapuram. For her performance in Ashta Chamma(2008), she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu and Nandi Award for Best Actress. She made her debut in Malayalam cinema with Amen (2013) which was a super hit.Malayalam cinema – First Half of 2013 Progress Report. Sify. 6 July 2013
Other work and media image
In 2008, Reddy was placed in Rediff.coms "Best Actresses" list. She stood 2nd in "Best Tamil" and 5th in "Best Telugu" actresses list.
Reddy has been occasionally working as a dubbing artist and playback singer as well. In 2008, she had dubbed for actress Ileana in the film Jalsa (2008). In 2010, she gave her voice to an HIV/AIDS education animated software tutorial created by the nonprofit organization TeachAids. 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 Darsakatvam Appalaraju (2011) and 100% Love (2011), respectively. She has also appeared in an advertisement for "Cadbury's Dairy Milk".Cadbury DAIRYMILK AD NAYE RISHTA KA Shubh Aarambh Two sisters AD. YouTube
Filmography
YearTitle Role(s) Language Notes 2005Danger Lakshmi Telugu Credited as "Colours" Swathi 2007 Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule Pooja/ Prasunaamba 2008 Subramaniapuram Thulasi Tamil Tamil debut Ashta Chamma Lavanya Telugu Credited as "Colours" Swathi 2009 Kalavaramaye Madilo Shreya 2010 Kanimozhi Kanimozhi Tamil Cameo appearance 2011 Golconda High School Anjali Telugu Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju Krishna Also sang the song "Unbelievable". Mirapakaay Train PassengerCameo appearance Kandireega Bujji Poraali Bharathi Tamil 2013 Amen Shoshanna Malayalam Malayalam debut Swamy Ra Ra Swathi Telugu Also sang the song "Yo Yo Memu Antha. " North 24 Kaatham Narayani Malayalam Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara Renu Tamil 2014 Bangaru Kodipetta Bhanumati Pinnesetty Telugu Mosayile Kuthira Meenukal Isa Malayalam Vadacurry Naveena Tamil Karthikeya Valli Telugu 2015 Aadu Oru Bheegara Jeeviyanu Pinki Malayalam Cameo appearance Double Barrel Laila/Babushka Yatchan Deepa Tamil Tripura Tripura Telugu 2017 Yaakkai Kavitha Tamil Thiri Swathi London Babulu Suryakantham Telugu 2019Thrissur Pooram Veni Malayalam 2022 Panchathantram Roshini / Chitra TeluguAnthology film; Dual role, appears in the segments"Prelude" and "Leia - The purple cape Super hero"2023Month of MadhuLekha
Music video Year Title Role Language Composer Notes Ref2023Soul of Satya Satya Telugu Shruti Ranjani along with Sai Dharam Tej
Voice artist Year Title Language Actor 2008 Jalsa Telugu Ileana
Discography 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"
Awards and nominations
Year Award category WorkResult 2009 Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu Ashta Chamma 2009Nandi Award for Best Actress2009 Filmfare Award for Best Actress – TamilSubramaniapuram2009Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress2012Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu"A Square B Square" from 100% Love2012SIIMA Award for Best Female Playback Singer – Telugu2024Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – TeluguMonth of Madhu2024Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Best Actress
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