Ananya Nagalla is a rising star in Telugu cinema, known for her grounded performances and "girl-next-door" appeal. She made a significant impact right from her debut by choosing content-driven roles rather than typical commercial projects.
Personal Life & Education
Birth Name: Anusha Nagalla (she later changed it to Ananya for the industry).
- Date of Birth: January 8, 1996 (some sources cite 1993).
- Hometown: Sathupalli, Khammam district, Telangana.
- Family: Her father, Venkateswara Rao, was a businessman/farmer (who passed away during her childhood), and her mother is Vishnu Priya.
She has one brother who has been a major support in her career.
- Education: She moved to Hyderabad for her studies and completed her B.Tech from Raja Mahendra College of Engineering, Ibrahimpatnam.
- Early Career: Before acting, she worked as a software engineer at Infosys.
Career Journey
The Beginning (Short Films)
While working at Infosys, Ananya acted in a short film titled Shaadi (by MR Productions).
Breakthrough with 'Mallesham' (2019)
Ananya made her feature film debut in the critically acclaimed biopic Mallesham.
She played the role of Padma, the wife of Chintakindi Mallesham (played by Priyadarshi).
- To prepare, she took a month's leave from work, practiced wearing sarees, and mastered the specific Telangana dialect required for the role.
- Her performance earned her a nomination for Best Female Debut – Telugu at the SIIMA Awards.
Rising Fame: 'Vakeel Saab'
In 2021, she reached a wider audience by starring in Vakeel Saab, the Telugu remake of the Hindi film Pink.
She played one of the three lead women alongside Nivetha Thomas and Anjali.
- Sharing the screen with superstar Pawan Kalyan made her a household name in the Telugu states.
Filmography Highlights
Ananya has built a filmography that balances major commercial productions with independent, concept-based films.
| Year | Film / Project | Role | Notes |
| 2019 | Mallesham | Padma | Debut Movie; Critical Acclaim |
| 2021 | Play Back | Sujatha | Science-fiction Thriller |
| 2021 | Vakeel Saab | Divya Nayak | Major Commercial Success |
| 2021 | Maestro | Pavithra | Cameo / Supporting Role |
| 2023 | Shaakuntalam | Anusuya | Mythological Drama |
| 2024 | Tantra | Rekha | Horror Thriller |
| 2024 | Darling | Nandini | Romantic Comedy |
| 2024 | Pottel | Bujjamma | Received "Gaddar Telangana Film Award" |
| 2024 | Bahishkarana | Lakshmi | Web Series Debut (ZEE5) |
Interesting Facts
Sync Sound: She is one of the few modern Telugu actresses who is praised for her ability to perform using sync sound (recording audio live on set).
- Social Media: She is highly active on Instagram (with over 2 million followers), where she often shares traditional and modern photoshoots that frequently go viral.
- Bollywood Debut: As of late 2025/early 2026, reports indicate she is set to make her Bollywood debut in a women-centric film titled Kaanta.
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