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Rukmini Vasanth

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{{Short description|Indian film actress (born 1996)}}
{{Indian patronymic|Rukmini|Vasanth}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2025}}

{{Infobox actor
| name = Rukmini Vasanth
| image = Rukmini Vasanth during toxic trailer launch event.jpg
| caption = Rukmini in 2026
| birth_date = 10 December 1996
| birth_place = [[Bengaluru]], [[Karnataka]], India
| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 2019–present
| works = ''[[Sapta Saagaradaache Ello]]'', ''[[Kantara: Chapter 1]]''
| alma_mater = [[Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts]], [[London]]
| awards = [[Filmfare]] Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada
}}

'''Rukmini Vasanth''' (born 10 December 1996) is an Indian actress who works in [[Kannada]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. She made her debut into films with the Kannada movie ''[[Birbal Trilogy|Birbal]]'' (2019). Rukmini had her acting breakthrough with the 2023 two-part Kannada romantic drama ''[[Sapta Saagaradaache Ello]]'' for which she won the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada]]. Her performance in the 2025 film ''[[Kantara: Chapter 1]]'' was highly appreciated, with the film eventually becoming her most successful and highest grossing film to date.

== Early life ==
Rukmini Vasanth was born on 10 December 1996<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-12-10 |title=Rukmini Vasanth's glimpse from Vijay Sethupathi's 'ACE' out on the actress' 28th birthday |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rukmini-vasanths-glimpse-from-vijay-sethupathis-ace-out-on-the-actress-28th-birthday/articleshow/116165970.cms |access-date=2025-10-02 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> into a [[Kannadigas|Kannada]] family in [[Bengaluru]]. Her father, [[Vasanth Venugopal|Colonel Vasanth Venugopal]], is Karnataka's first recipient of India's highest peacetime military decoration, the [[Ashoka Chakra (military decoration)|Ashoka Chakra]].<ref>{{cite news |title=My father taught me that patriotism is not limited to overt gestures: Rukmini Vasanth |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/my-father-taught-me-that-patriotism-is-not-limited-to-overt-gestures-rukmini-vasanth/articleshow/102719286.cms |date=15 August 2023 |accessdate=31 January 2024 |first1=Madhu |last1=Daithota |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=6 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230906234858/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/my-father-taught-me-that-patriotism-is-not-limited-to-overt-gestures-rukmini-vasanth/articleshow/102719286.cms |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Ashoka Chakra for three officers |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/ashoka-chakra-for-three-officers/articleshow/2282046.cms |date=15 August 2007 |accessdate=31 January 2024 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> He was killed in action in 2007 while preventing heavily armed Pakistani terrorists from Pakistan crossing the India-Pakistan border at [[Uri, Jammu and Kashmir]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sandalwood/090119/talented-rukmini-vasanth-in-reel-life.html |title=Talented Rukmini Vasanth in reel life |first=Shashiprasad |last=SM |date=9 January 2019 |newspaper=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |access-date=29 September 2023 |archive-date=9 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231209092045/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sandalwood/090119/talented-rukmini-vasanth-in-reel-life.html |url-status=live}}</ref> Her mother, Subhashini Vasanth, is an accomplished [[Bharatanatyam]] dancer who has set up a foundation, named Veer Ratna, to support war widows in [[Karnataka]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/lounge/healing-with-dance/articleshow/61093057.cms |title=Healing with dance |newspaper=[[Bangalore Mirror]] |access-date=29 September 2023 |archive-date=16 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216203518/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/lounge/healing-with-dance/articleshow/61093057.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>

Rukmini was educated at Army School, Air Force School and Centre for Learning in Bangalore. She obtained an acting degree from the [[Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts]] in [[Bloomsbury]], [[London]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Rukmini is a trained dancer, and an alumnus of the Royal Academy of Dramatics Arts (RADA) in London. |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rukmini-vasanth-eyes-a-versatile-journey-in-kannada-cinema/article67058626.ece |date=18 July 2023 |accessdate=17 August 2023 |first1=Vivek M. |last1=V. |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |url-access=subscription |archive-date=31 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131143211/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/rukmini-vasanth-eyes-a-versatile-journey-in-kannada-cinema/article67058626.ece |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="rv">{{cite web |title=Rukmini Vasanth went to London, where she learned theatre at Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/jan/11/i-got-birbal-after-a-gruelling-audition-which-lasted-for-four-hours-rukmini-vasanth-9590.html |date=11 June 2019 |accessdate=17 August 2023 |first1=A |last1=Sharadhaa |newspaper=[[Cinema Express]] |archive-date=17 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230817104342/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2019/jan/11/i-got-birbal-after-a-gruelling-audition-which-lasted-for-four-hours-rukmini-vasanth-9590.html |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Career==
Rukmini made her debut with the 2019 Kannada film ''[[Birbal Trilogy]]'' opposite [[M. G. Srinivas]].<ref name="B">{{cite news |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/birbal-movie-review-a-slow-moving-whodunnit/articleshow/67594492.cms|title=Birbal movie review: A slow moving whodunit|website=Bangalore Mirror|accessdate=28 May 2020}}</ref>

Rukmini played Priya opposite [[Rakshit Shetty]], in the 2023 films, ''[[Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A]]'' and ''[[Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side B]],<ref>{{Cite news |last=M.V |first=Vivek |date=2023-11-17 |title='Sapta Sagaradaache Ello (Side B)' movie review: A fantastic Rakshit Shetty steers the sequel to the shore |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sapta-sagaradaache-ello-side-b-movie-review-a-fantastic-rakshit-shetty-steers-the-sequel-to-the-shore/article67544047.ece |access-date=2024-02-20 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>'' which found commercial success.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-09-06 |title='Sapta Sagaradaache Ello' box office collection day 5: Rakshit Shetty and Rukmini Vasanth starrer gains momentum, collects Rs 10.73 crore |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sapta-sagaradaache-ello-box-office-collection-day-5-rakshit-shetty-and-rukmini-vasanth-starrer-gains-momentum-collects-rs-10-73-crore/articleshow/103427553.cms |access-date=2023-09-07 |issn=0971-8257 |archive-date=7 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907034109/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/sapta-sagaradaache-ello-box-office-collection-day-5-rakshit-shetty-and-rukmini-vasanth-starrer-gains-momentum-collects-rs-10-73-crore/articleshow/103427553.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> A. Sharadhaa of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' noted, "Rukmini effortlessly emerges as the luminary, and she doles out a remarkable performance as Priya,"<ref>{{cite web |title='Sapta Sagaradaache Ello' review: A profound portrait of Love |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/sep/02/sapta-sagaradaache-ello-review-a-profound-portrait-of-love-2610869.html |access-date=2 September 2023 |website=The New Indian Express |date=2 September 2023 |archive-date=4 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230904154948/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2023/sep/02/sapta-sagaradaache-ello-review-a-profound-portrait-of-love-2610869.html |url-status=live }}</ref> For this role, she won the [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rao |first=Subha J. |date=1 September 2023 |title=Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Review: A Brooding, Beautiful Love Story |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/kannada-review/sapta-sagaradaache-ello-review-a-brooding-beautiful-love-story-rakshit-shetty-rukmini-vasanth-hemanth-m-rao |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230929062358/https://www.filmcompanion.in/reviews/kannada-review/sapta-sagaradaache-ello-review-a-brooding-beautiful-love-story-rakshit-shetty-rukmini-vasanth-hemanth-m-rao |archive-date=29 September 2023 |access-date=29 September 2023 |website=Film Companion}}</ref> The same year, she appeared opposite [[Ganesh (actor)|Ganesh]], in ''[[Baanadariyalli]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/baanadariyalli-review-this-ganesh-rukmini-vasanth-romance-is-laden-with-cliches|title=Baanadariyalli review: This Ganesh, Rukmini Vasanth romance is laden with cliches|website=The News Minute|date=28 September 2023 }}</ref>

In 2024, Rukmini appeared in two successful Kannada films, ''[[Bagheera (2024 film)|Bagheera]]'' opposite [[Sriimurali]],<ref>{{cite news |access-date=2024-11-14 |title=Bagheera Final Worldwide Box Office Collections: Srii Murali and Rukmini Vasanth movie set to wind up theatrical run at Rs 29 crore |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/bagheera-final-worldwide-box-office-collections-srii-murali-and-rukmini-vasanth-movie-set-to-wind-up-theatrical-run-at-rs-29-crore-1358259|work=Pinkvilla}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2024/Nov/02/bagheera-movie-review-sriimurali-shines-in-a-superhero-tale-with-spectacular-action-and-genuine-emotion|title=Bagheera Movie Review: Sriimurali shines in a superhero tale with spectacular action and genuine emotion|website=The New Indian Express|date=2 November 2024 }}</ref> and ''[[Bhairathi Ranagal]]'' opposite [[Shiva Rajkumar]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-15 |title=Bhairathi Ranagal Box Office: Shivarajkumar-Starrer Film Opens At 2 Crore On Day 1 |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/kannada/bhairathi-ranagal-box-office-shivarajkumar-starrer-film-opens-at-2-crore-on-day-1-article-115343658 |access-date=2024-11-16 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref> She also made her [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] film debut with ''[[Appudo Ippudo Eppudo]]'' opposite [[Nikhil Siddhartha]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Prakash |first=B. V. S. |date=2024-11-08 |title=Appudo Ippudo Eppudo is a boring and painful watch |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-review/appudo-ippudo-eppudo-is-a-boring-and-painful-watch-1836396 |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=www.deccanchronicle.com |language=en}}</ref>

In 2025, she ventured into [[Tamil cinema]] with [[Ace (film)|''Ace'']], playing the role of Rukku opposite [[Vijay Sethupathi]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-06-14 |title=Vijay Sethupathi's 'ACE' debuts on OTT: Receives better response, Rukmini Vasanth steals the show |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vijay-sethupathis-ace-debuts-on-ott-receives-better-response-rukmini-vasanth-steals-the-show/articleshow/121845796.cms?utm_source=chatgpt.com |access-date=2025-09-10 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> and co-starring [[Sivakarthikeyan]] in ''[[Madharaasi]]'', directed by [[A. R. Murugadoss]]. Both [[Ace (film)|''Ace'']] and ''[[Madharaasi]]'' failed at the box office, though her performance was well received in both the films. <ref>{{Cite news |date=2025-09-06 |title='Madharasi' Box Office collection day 1: Sivakarthikeyan's film opens strong with Rs 13 crore; BEATS Tiger Shroff's 'Baaghi 4' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/box-office/madharasi-box-office-collection-day-1-sivakarthikeyans-film-opens-strong-with-rs-13-crore-beats-tiger-shroffs-baaghi-4/articleshow/123729834.cms |access-date=2025-09-10 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> The same year, she returned to [[Kannada cinema]] with the film ''[[Kantara: Chapter 1]]'', a [[prequel]] to the film ''[[Kantara (2022 film)|Kantara]]'' (2022). This became her highest grossing and most successful film; in a review of the film for ''[[The Hindu]]'', Vivek M.V. stated: "Rukmini Vasanth, in her first role that pushes her abilities since the ''Sapta Sagaradaache Ello'' films, stands out with strong dialogue delivery."<ref>{{Cite news |last=M.V |first=Vivek |date=2025-10-02 |title='Kantara Chapter 1' movie review: Rishab Shetty delivers a spectacle-heavy prequel high on entertainment value |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kantara-chapter-1-movie-review-kantara-rishab-shetty-rukmini-vasanth-ajaneesh-loknath-hombale-films/article70117072.ece |access-date=2025-10-02 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

She is also a part of the [[ensemble cast]] announced for [[Geetu Mohandas]]'s upcoming film ''[[Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups]]'', alongside [[Yash (actor)|Yash]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2025-08-18 |title=Rukmini Vasanth steps into the star-studded world of Yash's Toxic |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2025/Aug/18/rukmini-vasanth-steps-into-the-star-studded-world-of-yashs-toxic |access-date=2025-10-02 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{{pending films key}}
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Rukmini Vasanth film credits
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" | Language
! scope="col" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Refh}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |2019
| ''[[Birbal Trilogy]]''|| Jahnvi || [[Kannada]]
|
| <ref name="B"/>
|-
| ''[[Upstarts (film)|Upstarts]]'' || NGO girl || [[Hindi]]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/in-pics-kannada-actress-chaithra-j-achar-bonds-with-rukmini-vasanth-8824062.html|title=In Pics: Kannada Actress Chaithra J Achar Bonds With Rukmini Vasanth|website=News18}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan=3 | 2023
| ''[[Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A]]'' || rowspan="2" | Priya || rowspan="5" | Kannada
|
| rowspan="2" |<ref name="auto">{{cite news |title=Rukmini Vasanth on her role in 'Sapta Sagaradaache Yello |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/feb/03/its-a-blessing-to-get-such-a-subject-rukmini-vasanth-on-her-role-in-sapta-sagaradaache-yello-2258650.html |date=3 February 2021 |newspaper=[[The New Indian Express]] |accessdate=17 August 2023 |first1=A |last1=Sharadhaa |archive-date=11 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111171438/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2021/feb/03/its-a-blessing-to-get-such-a-subject-rukmini-vasanth-on-her-role-in-sapta-sagaradaache-yello-2258650.html |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side B]]''
|
|-
| ''[[Baanadariyalli]]'' || Leela
|
|<ref>{{cite news |script-title=kn:'ಗೋಲ್ಡನ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್' ಗಣೇಶ್ 'ಬಾನ ದಾರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ' ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಸರ್ಫಿಂಗ್‌ ಆಟಗಾರ್ತಿಯಾದ ನಟಿ ರುಕ್ಮಿಣಿ ವಸಂತ |language=kn |trans-title='Golden Star' Ganesh Rukmini Vasantha turns surfing player in 'Bana Daariyil' |url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/golden-star-ganesh-starrer-baana-daariyalli-movie-heroine-rukmini-vasanth-character/articleshow/91654384.cms |date=19 May 2022 |accessdate=17 August 2023 |first1=Padmashree |last1=Bhat |newspaper=[[Vijaya Karnataka]] |archive-date=31 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240131143110/https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/golden-star-ganesh-starrer-baana-daariyalli-movie-heroine-rukmini-vasanth-character/articleshow/91654384.cms |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2024
|''[[Bagheera (2024 film)|Bagheera]]'' || Dr. Sneha
|
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/bagheera-movie-review-srii-murali-wins-hearts-as-a-sharp-witted-superhero-3258709|title='Bagheera' movie review: Srii Murali wins hearts as a sharp-witted superhero|website=Deccan Herald}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Bhairathi Ranagal]]''
| Dr. Vaishali
|
|<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ram |first1=Avinash G. |date=4 June 2023 |script-title=kn:ಶಿವಣ್ಣನ 'ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್‌' ಸಿನಿಮಾಕ್ಕೆ ನಾಯಕಿಯಾದ ರುಕ್ಮಿಣಿ ವಸಂತ್‌ |trans-title=Shivarajkumar: Rukmini Vasanth to play the female lead in Shivanna's 'Bhairathi Ranagal' |url=https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/rukmini-vasanth-plays-female-lead-in-shivarajkumar-starrer-bhairathi-ranagal/articleshow/100743992.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230817110106/https://vijaykarnataka.com/entertainment/news/rukmini-vasanth-plays-female-lead-in-shivarajkumar-starrer-bhairathi-ranagal/articleshow/100743992.cms |archive-date=17 August 2023 |accessdate=17 August 2023 |newspaper=[[Vijaya Karnataka]] |language=kn}}</ref>
|-
|''[[Appudo Ippudo Eppudo]]''
|Tara
|[[Telugu language|Telugu]]
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=C. E. |date=2024-10-06 |title=Nikhil's Appudo Ippudo Eppudo gets a first look and a release window |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/Oct/06/nikhils-appudo-ippudo-eppudo-gets-a-first-look-and-a-release-window |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2025
| ''[[Ace (film)|Ace]]''
| Rukku
| rowspan="2" |[[Tamil language|Tamil]]
|
|<ref>{{cite news |date=30 November 2023 |title=It's a wrap for Vijay Sethupathi – Rukmini Vasanth's 'VJS 51'‌ |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/its-a-wrap-for-vijay-sethupathi-rukmini-vasanths-vjs-51/article67591000.ece/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240125104657/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/its-a-wrap-for-vijay-sethupathi-rukmini-vasanths-vjs-51/article67591000.ece/amp/ |archive-date=25 January 2024 |accessdate=25 January 2024 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Madharaasi]]''
|Malathy
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-02-15 |title=Rukmini Vasanth pairs up with Sivakarthikeyan in SK23 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rukmini-vasanth-pairs-up-with-sivakarthikeyan-in-sk23-latest-news/articleshow/107718296.cms |access-date=2024-08-13 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Kantara: Chapter 1]]''
|Kanakavathi
|Kannada
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2025-08-08 |title='Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1': Rukmini Vasanth revealed as female lead in Rishab Shetty's ambitious prequel |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kantara-a-legend-chapter-1-rukmini-vasanth-kantara-2-rishab-shetty-hombale-films/article69908537.ece |access-date=2025-08-18 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
|-
| 2026
| {{pending film|[[Toxic (2026 film)|Toxic]]}}
| Mellisa
|Kannada [[English language|English]]
|Bilingual film; Post-production
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=2025-08-18 |title=Rukmini Vasanth steps into the star-studded world of Yash's Toxic |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2025/Aug/18/rukmini-vasanth-steps-into-the-star-studded-world-of-yashs-toxic |access-date=2025-08-18 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| 2027
| {{pending film|NTR-Neel film}}
|{{TBA}}
|Telugu
|Filming
|<ref>{{Cite news |date=2024-11-27 |title=Exclusive: Rukmini for NTR, Conditions Apply |url=https://www.m9.news/movienews/exclusive-rukmini-vasanth-for-ntr-conditions-apply/|access-date=2024-12-13 |work=M9.news}}</ref>
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Work
! Result
! {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}}
|-
| rowspan="6"|2024
| rowspan="2"|[[69th Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada|Best Actress – Kannada]]
| rowspan="2"|''[[Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side B|Sapta Saagaradaache Ello]]''{{efn|Includes both ''[[Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A]]'' and ''[[Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side B]]''.}}
| {{nom}}
|rowspan="2"|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/full-list-of-winners-of-69th-sobha-filmfare-awards-south-kannada-2024_-67630.html|title=Full list of Winners of the 69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards South (Kannada) 2024 |work=Filmfare |date=3 August 2024 |access-date=4 August 2024}}</ref>
|-
| [[Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada|Best Actress Critics – Kannada]]
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2"|[[12th South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Kannada|Best Actress – Kannada]]
| rowspan="4"|''[[Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A]]''
| {{nom}}
|rowspan="2"|<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 September 2024 |title=SIIMA Awards 2024: Dasara, Hi Nanna, Kaatera and Sapta Sagaradaache Ello win big on Day 1 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/siima-awards-2024-dasara-hi-nanna-kaatera-and-sapta-sagaradaache-ello-win-big-on-day-1-9568720/lite/ |access-date=15 September 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| [[SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada|Best Actress Critics – Kannada]]
| {{won}}
|-
| [[3rd IIFA Utsavam|IIFA Utsavam]]
| Best Actress – Kannada
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 August 2024 |title=IIFA 2024 Utsavam unveils nominations, honouring the diversity of South Indian cinema |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/iifa-2024-utsavam-unveils-nominations-honouring-the-diversity-of-south-indian-cinema-13806739.html |access-date=11 September 2024 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref>
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| [[Kannada cinema#Chittara Star Awards|Chittara Star Awards]]
| Best Actress
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://awards.chittaranews.com/2024-3/|title=Chittara Star Awards 2024 Winners |website=Chittara Star Awards|access-date=16 December 2022}}</ref>
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| rowspan="2" |2025
|[[13th South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|[[SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Kannada|Best Actress – Kannada]]
|''[[Bhairathi Ranagal]]''
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=SIIMA {{!}} Vote For SIIMA 2025 |url=https://siima.in/vote |access-date=2026-02-26 |website=siima.in}}</ref>
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|[[69th Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards South]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada|Best Actress – Kannada]]
|[[Bagheera (2024 film)|''Bagheera'']]
| {{Nom}}
| <ref>
{{Cite web |title=70th Filmfare Awards South - Date, Venue, Nominations, Highlights & Updates |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/70th-filmfare-awards-south/ |access-date=2026-02-21 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref>
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Tara Sutaria

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{{Short description|Indian actress and singer (born 1995)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2024}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2024}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Tara Sutaria
| image = Tara Sutaria during toxic trailer launch event.jpg
| caption = Sutaria in 2026
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|11|19|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Mumbai]], [[Maharashtra]], India
| occupation = {{Hlist|Actress|singer}}
| years_active = 2010–present
| partner(s) =
| alma mater = [[St. Andrew's College of Arts, Science and Commerce|St. Andrew's College]]
}}

'''Tara Sutaria''' (born 15 November 1995) is an Indian actress and singer who works in [[Hindi]] films.<ref name="birthdaybash"/> She began her career as a singer in [[Disney Channel (Indian TV channel)|Disney India]]'s reality show ''[[Big Bada Boom]]'' (2010) and transitioned to acting with the channel's sitcoms ''[[The Suite Life of Karan and Kabir]]'' (2012) and ''[[Oye Jassie]]'' (2013). Sutaria made her film debut in 2019 with ''[[Student of the Year 2]]'', for which she won the [[Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut]]. She then played the leading lady in the androcentric action films ''[[Marjaavaan]]'' (2019) and ''[[Ek Villain Returns]]'' (2022). An against-[[Typecasting|type]] performance came in the survival thriller ''[[Apurva (2023 film)|Apurva]]'' (2023).

==Early life and education==
Tara Sutaria was born on 19 November 1995<ref name="birthdaybash">{{cite web |url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/inside-tara-sutaria-and-her-other-half-pias-birthday-bash-with-buddies-see-pics-7630903/lite/ |title=Inside Tara Sutaria and her 'other half' Pia's birthday bash with buddies. See pics |website=The Indian Express |date=19 November 2021 |access-date=19 November 2021 |archive-date=19 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119101427/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/inside-tara-sutaria-and-her-other-half-pias-birthday-bash-with-buddies-see-pics-7630903/lite/ |url-status=live }}</ref> in [[Mumbai]]. Her father, Himanshu Sutaria, is a [[Hindu]], and her mother, Tina Sutaria, is a [[Zoroastrianism|Zoroastrian]] belonging to the [[Parsi]] community.<ref>{{cite news |author=Joginder Tuteja |date=6 May 2019 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/tiger-shroff-incredible-dance-partner-tara-sutaria-student-year-2-co-star/ |title=Tiger Shroff is an incredible dance partner" – Tara Sutaria on her Student of the Year 2 co-star |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=10 May 2019 |archive-date=9 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190509202838/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/tiger-shroff-incredible-dance-partner-tara-sutaria-student-year-2-co-star/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Happy Birthday, Tara Sutaria. Incredible@25 |url=https://www.ndtv.com/photos/entertainment/happy-birthday-tara-sutaria-incredible-25-99379#photo-411707 |access-date=24 November 2021 |publisher=NDTV |date=18 November 2020 |archive-date=24 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124142330/https://www.ndtv.com/photos/entertainment/happy-birthday-tara-sutaria-incredible-25-99379#photo-411707 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Sutaria DOB">{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/tara-sutaria-birthday-bash-soty-2-star-inside-photos-5453405/ |title=Inside photos from SOTY 2 star Tara Sutaria's birthday bash |work=[[The Indian Express]] |author=Kriti Sonali |date=19 November 2018 |access-date=10 February 2019 |archive-date=12 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190212070607/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/tara-sutaria-birthday-bash-soty-2-star-inside-photos-5453405/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Her name means "star" in [[Sanskrit]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tara - Baby Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity |url=https://www.thebump.com/b/tara-baby-name |access-date=25 June 2023 |website=thebump.com |archive-date=29 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230529114709/https://www.thebump.com/b/tara-baby-name |url-status=live }}</ref> She has a twin sister named Pia.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/pia-sutaria-can-t-help-missing-her-twin-tara-sutaria-in-this-throwback-post-2478392 |title=Tara Sutaria And Twin Pia In A Precious Throwback |publisher=NDTV |access-date=3 July 2021 |archive-date=15 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115193917/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/pia-sutaria-can-t-help-missing-her-twin-tara-sutaria-in-this-throwback-post-2478392 |url-status=live }}</ref> Both trained in [[classical ballet]], [[modern dance]] and [[Latin American dance]]s at the School of Classical Ballet and Western Dance, [[Royal Academy of Dance]], [[United Kingdom]] and the Imperial Society for Teachers of Dancing, United Kingdom. She has been a professional singer since she was seven years old, having sung in operas and competitions since then.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/here-are-some-interesting-facts-about-student-of-the-year-2-debutante-tara-sutaria/articleshow/63730359.cms?from=mdr |title=Here are some facts about 'Student of the Year 4' debutante Tara Sutaria |work=[[The Times of India]] |author=Pratibha Devasenapathy |date=24 May 2018 |access-date=25 April 2019 |archive-date=5 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181005030701/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/here-are-some-interesting-facts-about-student-of-the-year-2-debutante-tara-sutaria/articleshow/63730359.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/tara-sutaria-student-of-the-year-2-photos-videos-5133013/ |title=Who is Tara Sutaria? |date=11 April 2018 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=25 April 2019 |archive-date=2 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502082228/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/tara-sutaria-student-of-the-year-2-photos-videos-5133013/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She received bachelor's degree in Mass Media from [[St. Andrew's College of Arts, Science and Commerce]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chatterjee |first1=Arundhati |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/the-balancing-act/story-817vS90afXAxPpc3xE9SNP.html |title=The balancing act |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=27 April 2019 |date=8 September 2013 |archive-date=27 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190427020018/https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/the-balancing-act/story-817vS90afXAxPpc3xE9SNP.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Career==
===Early television career (2010–2013)===
Sutaria started her association with [[Disney Channel India]] as a [[VJ (media personality)|video jockey]] and continued to be associated with them, having two successful sitcoms to her credit. She has also been recording music in India and abroad for films, advertisements, and her own original work. Her song "Slippin' Through My Fingers" is part of the Ashwin Gidwani Production of Bharat Dhabholkar's Blame It On Yashraj. She has also played the lead role of Sandy in Raell Padamsee's production of the musical ''[[Grease (musical)|Grease]]''.

She has recorded and performed solo concerts in London, Tokyo, Lavasa and Mumbai. She has performed with Louiz Banks and Mikey McCleary and has also been a soloist for the Stop-Gaps Choral Ensemble, singing at the NCPA for over a decade. She was one of the top seven finalists of the 2008 "Pogo Amazing Kids Awards" in the singer category. She received recognition for her roles of Vinnie in ''[[The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir]]'' and Jassie in ''[[Oye Jassie]].''<ref name="allnew"/><ref name="bratpack">{{Cite web |url=http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/the-brat-pack/1189090/ |title=The brat pack - Indian Express |website=The Indian Express |access-date=9 September 2019 |archive-date=11 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211211212704/http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/the-brat-pack/1189090/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Expansion to films (2019–present)===
[[File:Tara Sutaria at an event for Bobbi Brown India.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Sutaria in 2019]]
Sutaria was among two actresses selected for the part of [[Princess Jasmine]] in the American fantasy film ''[[Aladdin (2019 film)|Aladdin]]'' (2019), but lost the role to [[Naomi Scott]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Ford |first1=Rebecca |last2=Galuppo |first2=Mia |title='Aladdin': Disney Struggles to Find Stars for Its Live-Action Movie |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/aladdin-movie-disney-struggles-find-stars-1019690 |access-date=11 July 2017 |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=11 July 2017 |archive-date=11 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170711155829/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/aladdin-movie-disney-struggles-find-stars-1019690 |url-status=live }}</ref> She made her film debut later that year with [[Punit Malhotra]]'s coming-of-age teen film ''[[Student of the Year 2]]'' alongside [[Tiger Shroff]] and [[Ananya Panday]]. Produced by [[Karan Johar]], it served as a standalone sequel to ''[[Student of the Year]]'' (2012) and narrates the story of a college student (portrayed by Shroff) who competes to win an annual school championship. Reviewing the film for ''[[The Indian Express]]'', Shubhra Gupta wrote, "Tara Sutaria is perfectly put together and yet looks assembly-line produced".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/student-of-the-year-2-movie-review-rating-tiger-shroff-5721050/ |title=Student of the Year 2 review: Everything is dispiritedly familiar |last=Gupta |first=Shubhra |date=10 May 2019 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=12 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510102515/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/student-of-the-year-2-movie-review-rating-tiger-shroff-5721050/ |archive-date=10 May 2019 |url-status=live}}</ref> She received a nomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut]].<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2020/nominations |title=Nominations for Filmfare Awards 2020 |work=Filmfare |access-date=3 February 2020 |archive-date=3 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203105210/https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2020/nominations |url-status=live }}</ref> It did not perform well commercially.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=5039 |title=Student Of The Year 2 Drops In Week Two |date=24 May 2019 |publisher=[[Box Office India]] |access-date=26 May 2019 |archive-date=26 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626222524/https://boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=5039 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Later in 2019, Sutaria played the role of Zoya, a mute music teacher, alongside [[Sidharth Malhotra]], [[Riteish Deshmukh]] and [[Rakul Preet Singh]], in [[Milap Zaveri]]'s action film ''[[Marjaavaan]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/marjavaan-tara-sutaria-to-romance-sidharth-malhotra-in-milap-zaveri-s-next-1379230-2018-10-31 |title=Marjavaan: Tara Sutaria to romance Sidharth Malhotra in Milap Zaveri's next |date=31 October 2018 |website=[[India Today]] |access-date=25 April 2019 |archive-date=2 May 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190502082911/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/marjavaan-tara-sutaria-to-romance-sidharth-malhotra-in-milap-zaveri-s-next-1379230-2018-10-31 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film had a worldwide gross of ₹65.35 crores.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-tara-sutaria-plays-mute-sidharth-malhotra-starrer-marjaavaan/ |title=SCOOP! Tara Sutaria plays a mute in Sidharth Malhotra starrer Marjaavaan :Bollywood Film News - Bollywood Hungama |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=28 September 2019 |language=en |access-date=30 September 2019 |archive-date=30 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930110456/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/scoop-tara-sutaria-plays-mute-sidharth-malhotra-starrer-marjaavaan/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In a scathing review for ''[[The Hindu]]'', [[Namrata Joshi]] found the film to be "loud, overcooked and overdone" and wrote that Sutaria was reduced to "smiling and weeping alternately".<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/marjaavaan-movie-review-death-by-masala-film/article29982463.ece |title='Marjaavaan' movie review: Death by masala film |last=Joshi |first=Namrata |date=15 November 2019 |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=17 November 2019 |archive-date=29 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200129085044/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/marjaavaan-movie-review-death-by-masala-film/article29982463.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2021 Sutaria and debutante [[Ahan Shetty]] starred in the [[Milan Luthria]] directed romantic thriller ''[[Tadap (2021 film)|Tadap]]'', a remake of [[Telugu film]] ''[[RX 100 (film)|RX 100]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/tara-sutaria-ahan-shettys-tadap-to-release-on-december-320210824132826/ |title=Tara Sutaria, Ahan Shetty's 'Tadap' to release on December 3 |access-date=26 August 2021 |archive-date=26 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210826043911/https://www.aninews.in/news/entertainment/bollywood/tara-sutaria-ahan-shettys-tadap-to-release-on-december-320210824132826/ |url-status=live }}</ref> It received mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/tadap-movie-review-ahan-shetty-makes-an-aggressive-but-starry-debut-101638524516011.html |title=Tadap movie review: Ahan Shetty makes an aggressive but starry debut |author=Monika Rawal Kukreja |date=3 December 2021 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=3 December 2021 |archive-date=3 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203101811/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/tadap-movie-review-ahan-shetty-makes-an-aggressive-but-starry-debut-101638524516011.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Rachana Dubey of ''[[Times of India]]'' wrote, "Tadap unabashedly plays to the gallery with action, music, and well-shot visuals, she further praised the performances of Shetty, Sutaria and Shukla.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/tadap/movie-review/88065053.cms |title=Tadap Movie Review: Ahan Shetty makes an intense debut, though the story leaves you craving for more |author=Rachana Dubey |date=3 December 2021 |work=The Times of India |access-date=3 December 2021 |archive-date=3 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203052949/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/tadap/movie-review/88065053.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The film underperformed at the box office.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tadap - Movie - Box Office India |url=https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=6151 |access-date=6 November 2023 |website=[[Box Office India]] |archive-date=13 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231113195234/https://boxofficeindia.com/movie.php?movieid=6151 |url-status=live }}</ref>

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In her first release of 2022, she reunited with Shroff in [[Ahmed Khan (choreographer)|Ahmed Khan]]'s actioner ''[[Heropanti 2]]''<ref>{{cite news |title=Tara Sutaria joins Tiger Shroff in Heropanti 2, says 'can't think of a better way to kick start birthday month' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/tara-sutaria-joins-tiger-shroff-in-heropanti-2-says-can-t-think-of-a-better-way-to-kick-start-birthday-month/story-XEnTHNyhgohv3MizYsLOIN.html |access-date=15 February 2021 |work=Hindustan Times |date=30 October 2020 |language=en |archive-date=3 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210303024359/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/tara-sutaria-joins-tiger-shroff-in-heropanti-2-says-can-t-think-of-a-better-way-to-kick-start-birthday-month/story-XEnTHNyhgohv3MizYsLOIN.html |url-status=live }}</ref> which received negative reviews from critics with Saibal Chaterjee from NDTV stating, “Tara Sutaria is as clueless as the screenplay writer about the manner in which the character should be projected.”<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/heropanti-2-review-neither-tiger-shroff-nor-nawazuddin-siddiqui-can-salvage-this-smashup-2931480 |title=Heropanti 2 Review: Neither Tiger Shroff Nor Nawazuddin Siddiqui Can Salvage This Smashup |publisher=[[NDTV]] |access-date=7 October 2023 |archive-date=7 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007234610/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/heropanti-2-review-neither-tiger-shroff-nor-nawazuddin-siddiqui-can-salvage-this-smashup-2931480 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was a major commercial failure at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/heropanti-2-day-1-box-office-collection-tiger-shroff-starrer-off-to-a-fair-start-1105238.html |title='Heropanti 2' day 1 box office collection: Tiger Shroff-starrer off to a fair start |website=Deccan Herald |date=30 April 2022 |access-date=30 April 2022 |archive-date=1 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220501080331/https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/entertainment/entertainment-news/heropanti-2-day-1-box-office-collection-tiger-shroff-starrer-off-to-a-fair-start-1105238.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/tiger-shroff-and-tara-sutaria-unveil-a-new-poster-for-heropanti-2-releasing-on-eid-2022-double-the-entertainment/ |title=Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria unveil a new poster for Heropanti 2 releasing on Eid 2022: "Double the entertainment" |date=12 February 2022 |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=16 March 2022 |archive-date=16 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220316051507/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/tiger-shroff-and-tara-sutaria-unveil-a-new-poster-for-heropanti-2-releasing-on-eid-2022-double-the-entertainment/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In her second release of the year, she starred as Aarvi Malhotra opposite [[Arjun Kapoor]] in [[Mohit Suri]]'s action thriller ''[[Ek Villain Returns]],'' which also starred [[John Abraham]] and [[Disha Patani]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/tara-sutaria-joins-aditya-roy-kapur-in-ek-villain-sequel/articleshow/74565860.cms |title=Tara Sutaria joins Aditya Roy Kapur in Ek Villain sequel |first=Himesh |last=Mankad |date=11 March 2020 |work=[[Mumbai Mirror]] |access-date=11 March 2020 |archive-date=16 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200316121029/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/tara-sutaria-joins-aditya-roy-kapur-in-ek-villain-sequel/articleshow/74565860.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="release date">{{cite news |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/john-abraham-arjun-kapoor-disha-patani-tara-sutaria-starrer-ek-villain-returns-gets-new-release-date-hit-theatres-july-29/ |title=John Abraham, Arjun Kapoor, Disha Patani, Tara Sutaria starrer Ek Villain Returns gets a new release date; to hit theatres on July 29 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=10 May 2022 |access-date=10 May 2022 |archive-date=10 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510150222/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/john-abraham-arjun-kapoor-disha-patani-tara-sutaria-starrer-ek-villain-returns-gets-new-release-date-hit-theatres-july-29/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The film received mixed reviews from critics with Sutaria experiencing her third consecutive commercial disappointment.<ref name=":13">{{cite web |title=Disha Patani Distributes Laddus As Ek Villain Returns Opens at Rs 7 Cr; Arjun Kapoor Pens Sweet Note |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/disha-patani-distributes-laddus-as-ek-villain-returns-opens-at-rs-7-cr-arjun-kapoor-pens-sweet-note-5658811.html |website=[[News 18]] |date=31 July 2022 |access-date=3 August 2022 |quote=Ek Villain Returns opened at a surprising Rs 7.05 crore despite receiving mixed reviews from the critics. |archive-date=26 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221026185436/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/disha-patani-distributes-laddus-as-ek-villain-returns-opens-at-rs-7-cr-arjun-kapoor-pens-sweet-note-5658811.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Sukanya Verma]] of [[Rediff.com]] opined that "Tara Sutaria is exactly how she was in her first, second, third and fourth film".<ref>{{cite web |title=Ek Villain Returns Review |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/ek-villain-returns-review/20220729.htm |website=[[Rediff]] |access-date=30 July 2022 |archive-date=30 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220730151817/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/ek-villain-returns-review/20220729.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Critics found her roles to be limited to androcentric films in which she performed poorly.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tusing |first=David |date=22 August 2022 |title=The biggest Bollywood box office flops of 2022: from 'Dhaakad' to 'Laal Singh Chaddha' |url=https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film/2022/08/22/the-biggest-bollywood-box-office-flops-of-2022-from-dhaakad-to-laal-singh-chaddha/ |access-date=20 February 2024 |website=The National |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=5 blockbusters, 2 hits, 39 flops! Was 2022 the worst year in the history of Bollywood? - #BigStory |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/5-blockbusters-2-hits-39-flops-was-2022-the-worst-year-in-the-history-of-bollywood-bigstory/articleshow/96553109.cms |access-date=20 February 2024 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

Keen to showcase her acting skills, Sutaria played the eponymous role in the crime thriller [[Apurva (2023 film)|''Apurva'']] (2023), which released on [[Disney+ Hotstar]] to mixed reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Today's ENT Wrap: Tara Sutaria's Apurva Gets Mixed Reviews, Salman Khan's Tiger 3 Grosses Rs 240 Crore Worldwide And More |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/todays-ent-wrap-tara-sutarias-apurva-gets-mixed-reviews-salman-khans-tiger-3-grosses-rs-240-crore-worldwide-and-more-article-105235345 |access-date=18 November 2023 |website=Zoom TV |language=en |archive-date=18 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231118171150/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/bollywood/todays-ent-wrap-tara-sutarias-apurva-gets-mixed-reviews-salman-khans-tiger-3-grosses-rs-240-crore-worldwide-and-more-article-105235345 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=India |first=The Hans |date=14 November 2023 |title=Top Must-Watch OTT Releases This Week: Leo, Apurva, Chithha, The Crown 6, and More Movies and Web Series |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/top-must-watch-ott-releases-this-week-leo-apurva-chithha-the-crown-6-and-more-movies-and-web-series-837635 |access-date=14 November 2023 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en |archive-date=14 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231114115928/https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/top-must-watch-ott-releases-this-week-leo-apurva-chithha-the-crown-6-and-more-movies-and-web-series-837635 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 November 2023 |title=Tara Sutaria on being stereotyped as a glamorous actor: 'People believe I'm just two-dimensional actress…' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/tara-sutaria-on-being-stereotyped-as-a-glamorous-actor-people-believe-im-just-two-dimensional-actress-9027477/ |access-date=22 February 2024 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Despite disliking the film, [[Deepa Gahlot]] wrote, "If at all the film does anything, it is to offer Tara Sutaria a role that allows her to act, rather than just dress up and play pretty love interest to the leading man".<ref>{{cite web|title=Apurva Review: Give It A Miss|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/apurva-review/20231115.htm|website=Rediff.com|access-date=15 November 2023|date=15 November 2023|archive-date=17 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231117092926/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/apurva-review/20231115.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=15 November 2023 |title=Tara Sutaria on being stereotyped as a glamorous actor: 'People believe I'm just two-dimensional actress…' |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/tara-sutaria-on-being-stereotyped-as-a-glamorous-actor-people-believe-im-just-two-dimensional-actress-9027477/ |access-date=5 March 2024 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

Following a three-year hiatus, Sutaria will appear alongside [[Yash (actor)|Yash]] in the [[Kannada cinema|Kannada]] action film ''[[Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-08 |title=Bengaluru Schedule Of Yash And Kiara Advani-starrer Toxic Ends |url=https://www.news18.com/india/bengaluru-schedule-of-yash-and-kiara-advani-starrer-toxic-ends-9078676.html#:~:text=Alongside%20Yash,%20Kiara%20will%20play,Kyle%20Paul%20and%20Benedict%20Garrett. |access-date=2024-10-10 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

== Media image ==
[[File:Tara Sutaria on sets of Dance Deewane Junior.jpg|thumb|Sutaria in 2022]]

Sutaria became the eighth highest trending personality on [[Google]] in India, in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |title=See what was trending in 2019 – India |url=https://trends.google.com.pk/trends/yis/2019/IN/ |access-date=28 September 2020 |website=Google Trends |archive-date=15 January 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240115193841/https://trends.google.com.pk/trends/yis/2019/IN/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In [[The Times of India|Times' 50 Most Desirable Women]] list, Sutaria was placed 13th in 2019 and 12th in 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MEET THE TIMES 50 MOST DESIRABLE WOMEN 2019 - Times of India ► |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/meet-indias-most-desirable-divas/articleshow/77805527.cms |access-date=7 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=7 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210807040245/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/meet-indias-most-desirable-divas/articleshow/77805527.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The Times Most Desirable Women of 2020 - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-times-most-desirable-woman-of-2020-rhea-chakraborty-living-through-a-trial-by-fire-gracefully/articleshow/83312150.cms |access-date=7 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608013431/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-times-most-desirable-woman-of-2020-rhea-chakraborty-living-through-a-trial-by-fire-gracefully/articleshow/83312150.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

Sutaria supports a number of causes such as animal welfare and feminism.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tara Sutaria Feeds Starving Stray Dogs, Urges Fans To 'Do The Same' |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/tara-sutaria-feeds-starving-stray-dogs-urges-fans-to-do-the-same-6302647.html |access-date=13 November 2022 |website=News18 India |date=3 November 2022 |language=en |archive-date=10 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221110073123/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/tara-sutaria-feeds-starving-stray-dogs-urges-fans-to-do-the-same-6302647.html |url-status=live }}</ref> She has ramp walked at the [[Lakme Fashion Week]] and has been [[cover model]] for various magazines.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tara Sutaria turns up HEAT on ramp in black lehenga at Lakme Fashion Week 2022 |url=https://zeenews.india.com/photos/entertainment/tara-sutaria-turns-up-heat-on-ramp-in-black-lehenga-at-lakme-fashion-week-2022-photos-2522182/amp |access-date=17 October 2022 |website=Zee News |language=en |archive-date=16 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016111509/https://zeenews.india.com/photos/entertainment/tara-sutaria-turns-up-heat-on-ramp-in-black-lehenga-at-lakme-fashion-week-2022-photos-2522182/amp |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Tara Sutaria enchants in an embellished number on Hello! Magazine cover |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/tara-sutaria-enchants-embellished-number-hello-magazine-cover/ |access-date=28 August 2022 |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=28 June 2022 |language=en |archive-date=9 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709191231/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/tara-sutaria-enchants-embellished-number-hello-magazine-cover/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Sutaria is a celebrity endorser for several brands and products including [[Bobbi Brown|Bobbi Brown Cosmetics]], Hazoorilal Legacy Jewellers and Nature 4 Nature.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bobbi Brown India unveils Tara Sutaria as brand ambassador for skincare range |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/bobbi-brown-india-unveils-tara-sutaria-as-brand-ambassador-for-skincare-range/2912928/lite/ |access-date=17 December 2022 |website=The Financial Express |date=14 December 2022 |language=en |archive-date=17 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217034128/https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/bobbi-brown-india-unveils-tara-sutaria-as-brand-ambassador-for-skincare-range/2912928/lite/ |url-status=live }}</ref> For the latter's adfilm, she featured alongside [[Ishaan Khattar]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tara Sutaria and Ishaan Khatter skip the concrete jungle in Nature 4 Nature campaign |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/advertising/tara-sutaria-and-ishaan-khatter-skip-the-concrete-jungle-in-nature-4-nature-campaign/95197990 |access-date=28 November 2022 |website=The Economics Times |language=en |archive-date=31 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221031115140/https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/amp/news/advertising/tara-sutaria-and-ishaan-khatter-skip-the-concrete-jungle-in-nature-4-nature-campaign/95197990 |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Filmography==
{{Pending films key}}
=== Films ===
*''All films are in Hindi unless otherwise noted.''
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable"| Notes
! class="unsortable"| Ref.
|-
| rowspan="2"|2019
| ''[[Student of the Year 2]]''
| Mridula "Mia" Chawla
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Will Smith visits the sets of 'Student Of The Year 2' - 'Student Of The Year 2': All you need to know about the film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/student-of-the-year-2-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-film/will-smith-visits-the-sets-of-student-of-the-year-2/photostory/66116735.cms |access-date=17 October 2021 |website=The Times of India |archive-date=17 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017085951/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/student-of-the-year-2-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-film/will-smith-visits-the-sets-of-student-of-the-year-2/photostory/66116735.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Marjaavaan]]''
| Zoya Ahmed
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tara Sutaria to play a mute character in Marjaavaan |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/tara-sutaria-to-play-a-mute-character-in-marjaavaan-36459.html |access-date=8 November 2021 |website=filmfare.com |language=en |archive-date=8 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108082252/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/tara-sutaria-to-play-a-mute-character-in-marjaavaan-36459.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| 2021
| ''[[Tadap (2021 film)|Tadap]]''
| Ramisa Nautiyal
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2 March 2021 |title=FIRST LOOK: Ahan Shetty and Tara Sutaria starrer Tadap looks intense, release date revealed : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/first-look-ahan-shetty-tara-sutaria-starrer-tadap-looks-intense-release-date-revealed/ |access-date=17 October 2021 |language=en |archive-date=2 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210302045239/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/first-look-ahan-shetty-tara-sutaria-starrer-tadap-looks-intense-release-date-revealed/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"| 2022
| ''[[Heropanti 2]]''
| Inaaya Saran
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Photos: Tiger Shroff and Tara Sutaria get clicked post their shoot in the city for 'Heropanti 2' - Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/photos-tiger-shroff-and-tara-sutaria-get-clicked-post-their-shoot-in-the-city-for-heropanti-2/articleshow/81939815.cms |access-date=17 October 2021 |website=The Times of India |date=7 April 2021 |language=en |archive-date=6 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210406202628/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/photos-tiger-shroff-and-tara-sutaria-get-clicked-post-their-shoot-in-the-city-for-heropanti-2/articleshow/81939815.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Ek Villain Returns]]''
| Aarvi Malhotra
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 March 2022 |title='Ek Villain Returns': Arjun Kapoor, Tara Sutaria wrap up filming with director Mohit Suri |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-ek-villain-returns-arjun-kapoor-tara-sutaria-wrap-up-filming-with-director-mohit-suri-2940643/ |work=Daily News and Analysis |access-date=17 March 2022 |archive-date=17 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317181311/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-ek-villain-returns-arjun-kapoor-tara-sutaria-wrap-up-filming-with-director-mohit-suri-2940643 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| 2023
| ''[[Apurva (2023 film)|Apurva]]''
| Apurva Kashyap
|
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/tara-sutaria-begins-shooting-apurva-calls-tale-true-strength/ |title=Tara Sutaria begins shooting for Apurva; calls it 'a tale of the true strength' |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=30 October 2022 |access-date=30 October 2022 |archive-date=31 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221031165518/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/amp/news/features/tara-sutaria-begins-shooting-apurva-calls-tale-true-strength/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| 2026
| {{Pending film|[[Toxic (2026 film)|Toxic]]}}
| Rebecca
|[[Kannada]]-[[English language|English]] Bilingual film; Post-production
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hungama |first=Bollywood |date=2024-10-07 |title=Yash and Kiara Advani gear up for romantic sequences in Toxic amid Mumbai schedule: Report : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/yash-kiara-advani-gear-romantic-sequences-toxic-amid-mumbai-schedule-report/ |access-date=2025-01-10 |language=en}}</ref>
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! class="unsortable"| Notes
! class="unsortable"| Ref.
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Big Bada Boom]]''
| Herself
|
|<ref name="throwback">{{Cite news |last=Basu |first=Nilanjana |date=19 January 2021 |title=Throwback: A Glimpse Of Tara Sutaria's Life As A Singer Before She Joined Films |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/throwback-a-glimpse-of-tara-sutarias-life-as-a-singer-before-she-joined-films-2354529 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220512100920/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/throwback-a-glimpse-of-tara-sutarias-life-as-a-singer-before-she-joined-films-2354529 |archive-date=12 May 2022 |access-date=6 May 2022 |publisher=NDTV}}</ref>
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega]]''
| Contestant
| Season 4
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=ABP News |date=11 April 2018 |title='SOTY 2' actress Tara Sutaria in her teens did four TV shows including 'Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega' |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/soty-2-actress-tara-sutaria-in-her-teens-did-four-tv-shows-including-entertainment-ke-liye-kuch-bhi-karega-864273 |access-date=17 October 2021 |website=news.abplive.com |language=en |archive-date=18 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200218224004/https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/soty-2-actress-tara-sutaria-in-her-teens-did-four-tv-shows-including-entertainment-ke-liye-kuch-bhi-karega-864273 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Best of Luck Nikki]]''
| Nina / Tina
| Cameo appearance
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 May 2019 |title=Tara Sutaria is not nervous for her debut Student of the Year 2, says 'I have been an ambassador for Disney' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/tara-sutaria-is-not-nervous-for-her-debut-student-of-the-year-2-says-i-have-been-an-ambassador-for-disney/story-uh2Gt9j3q9GwtZ7JwsY4zJ.html |access-date=8 November 2021 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=8 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211108082252/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/tara-sutaria-is-not-nervous-for-her-debut-student-of-the-year-2-says-i-have-been-an-ambassador-for-disney/story-uh2Gt9j3q9GwtZ7JwsY4zJ.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| 2012–2013
| ''[[The Suite Life of Karan & Kabir]]''
| Vinita "Vinnie" Mishra
|
|<ref name="allnew">{{Cite news |last=Announcement |date=5 April 2012 |title=Disney Channel launches all new family sitcom: 'The Suite Life of Karan and Kabir' on April 8 |work=Business Standard India |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/disney-channel-launches-all-new-family-sitcom-the-suite-life-of-karan-and-kabir-on-april-8-112040500097_1.html |access-date=17 October 2021 |archive-date=11 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011165400/https://www.business-standard.com/article/press-releases/disney-channel-launches-all-new-family-sitcom-the-suite-life-of-karan-and-kabir-on-april-8-112040500097_1.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| 2013–2014
| ''[[Oye Jassie]]''
| Jaspreet "Jassie" Singh
|
|<ref name="bratpack"/>
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| 2013
| ''[[Shake It Up (Indian TV series)|Shake It Up]]''
| Herself
| Cameo appearance
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Birthday Special! Here are some lesser known facts about Tara Sutaria |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/tara-sutaria-37499.html |access-date=17 October 2021 |website=filmfare.com |language=en |archive-date=17 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211017085950/https://www.filmfare.com/features/tara-sutaria-37499.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|}

===Music video appearances===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Singer(s)
! class="unsortable"| Ref.
|-
| 2020
| "Masakali 2.0"
| [[Tulsi Kumar]], [[Sachet Tandon]]
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Masakali 2.0 teaser out: Sidharth Malhotra romancing Tara Sutaria is Marjaavaan 2.0 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/masakali-2-0-teaser-out-sidharth-malhotra-romancing-tara-sutaria-is-marjaavaan-2-0-1664296-2020-04-07 |access-date=7 April 2020 |work=India Today |date=7 April 2020 |language=en |archive-date=7 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200407162120/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/masakali-2-0-teaser-out-sidharth-malhotra-romancing-tara-sutaria-is-marjaavaan-2-0-1664296-2020-04-07 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| 2023
| "Mulaqat"
| [[Prateek Kuhad]]
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Mulaqat Prateek Kuhad |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/try-this/listen/prateek-kuhad-and-tara-sutaria-in-the-singers-new-single-mulaqat/cid/1975643 |work=Telegraph |date=27 October 2023 |language=en |access-date=1 November 2023 |archive-date=1 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231101134053/https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/try-this/listen/prateek-kuhad-and-tara-sutaria-in-the-singers-new-single-mulaqat/cid/1975643 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2025
| "Pyaar Aata Hai"
| [[Shreya Ghoshal]], Rito Riba
|<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-03-05 |title=Pyaar aata hai: Ishaan Khatter, Tara Sutaria, Shreya Ghoshal weave magic with a melody |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/pyaar-aata-hai-ishaan-khatter-tara-sutaria-shreya-ghoshal-weave-magic-with-a-melody-1503404663.html |access-date=2025-03-10 |website=The Statesman |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| "Thodi Si Daaru"
| [[AP Dhillon]], Shreya Ghoshal
|<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-03-05 |title=AP Dhillon and Tara Sutaria's chemistry in 'Thodi Si Daaru' is too hot to handle |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/tara-sutaria-ap-dhillons-chemistry-in-thodi-si-daaru-is-too-hot-to-handle-aa-9446497.html |access-date=2025-07-30 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>
|}

==Discography==
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|-
! Year
! Album
! Song
! Co-singer(s)
! class="unsortable"| Ref.
|-
|2021
|{{Non-album single}}
|"Hum Hindustani"
|Various
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=11 August 2021 |title=Amitabh Bachchan, Lata Mangeshkar and Others Collaborate for Patriotic Song 'Hum Hindustani' |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/amitabh-bachchan-lata-mangeshkar-and-others-collaborate-for-patriotic-song-hum-hindustani-4072577.html |access-date=12 August 2021 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=12 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812064901/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/amitabh-bachchan-lata-mangeshkar-and-others-collaborate-for-patriotic-song-hum-hindustani-4072577.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|2022
|''[[Ek Villain Returns]]''
|"Shaamat"
|[[Ankit Tiwari]]
|<ref>{{cite news |title=FIRST LOOK: Tara Sutaria makes singing debut with 'Shaamat' in Ek Villain Returns: 'An incomparable feeling' |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/first-look-tara-sutaria-make-singing-debut-shaamat-ek-villain-returns-july-16-incomparable-feeling/ |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |date=15 July 2022 |access-date=14 August 2022 |archive-date=19 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231019130256/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/first-look-tara-sutaria-make-singing-debut-shaamat-ek-villain-returns-july-16-incomparable-feeling/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Award
!Category
!Work
!Result
!Ref.
|-
|2019
|[[26th Screen Awards|Screen Awards]]
|[[Screen Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]]
| rowspan="3" |''[[Student of the Year 2]]''
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=26th Star Screen Awards {{!}} 2019 |url=https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/star-screen-awards/7050 |access-date=16 November 2021 |website=Disney+ Hotstar |language=en |archive-date=16 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116083408/https://www.hotstar.com/in/tv/star-screen-awards/7050 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2020
|[[65th Filmfare Awards|Filmfare Awards]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]]
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Filmfare Awards 2020 Nominations {{!}} 65th Filmfare Awards 2020 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2020/nominations |access-date=16 November 2021 |website=filmfare.com |language=en |archive-date=3 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203105210/https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-awards-2020/nominations |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|[[Zee Cine Awards]]
|[[Zee Cine Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]]
|{{won}}
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Zee Cine Awards 2020 Winners: Complete list of winners |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-awards/zee-cine-awards/2020/123 |access-date=16 November 2021 |newspaper=The Times of India |archive-date=16 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211116125024/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-awards/zee-cine-awards/2020/123 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|2022
|[[Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards]]
|Stylish Emerging Talent – Female
|{{N/A}}
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 June 2022 |title=Pinkvilla Style Icons Awards Winners List: Find out who won what at the starry night |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pinkvilla-style-icons-awards-winner-list-find-out-who-won-what-at-the-starry-night-1145089 |access-date=4 October 2022 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en |archive-date=4 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004094031/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pinkvilla-style-icons-awards-winner-list-find-out-who-won-what-at-the-starry-night-1145089 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
|2024
|[[Pinkvilla Screen and Style Icons Awards]]
|Best Actress OTT – Popular Choice
| ''[[Apurva (2023 film)|Apurva]]''
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/pinkvilla-screen-and-style-icons-awards-kareena-kapoor-khan-to-ananya-panday-nominees-for-best-actor-female-ott-popular-choice-1285808?amp|title=Pinkvilla Screen & Style Icons Awards: Kareena Kapoor Khan to Ananya Panday, nominees for Best Actor Female OTT Popular Choice|website=Pinkvilla|date=12 March 2024 |access-date= 18 March 2024}}</ref>
|}

==See also==
{{Portal | Bollywood}}
* [[List of Indian film actresses]]
* [[List of Hindi film actresses]]

==References==
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Huma Qureshi

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{{Infobox person
| name = Huma Qureshi
| image = Huma Qureshi during toxic trailer launch event.jpg
| alt =
| caption = Qureshi in 2026
| birth_name = Huma Saleem Qureshi
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1986|07|28}}
| birth_place = [[New Delhi]], India
| occupation = {{Flatlist|
*Actress
*model
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| years_active = 2012–present |
| alma_mater = [[University of Delhi]]
| relatives = [[Saqib Saleem]] (brother)
}}

'''Huma Saleem Qureshi''' ({{IPA-hns|ˈɦʊmaː səˈliːm qʊˈɾɛːʃiː|pron}}; born 28 July 1986) is an Indian actress, model and producer<ref>{{Cite web |title=Huma Qureshi Gives Her Monsoon Raincoats A Stylish Update With A Trench Coat Over A White Cutout Swimsuit |url=https://swirlster.ndtv.com/style/huma-qureshi-gives-her-monsoon-raincoats-a-stylish-update-with-a-trench-coat-over-a-white-cutout-swimsuit-3132092 |access-date=31 July 2022 |archive-date=31 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731151249/https://swirlster.ndtv.com/style/huma-qureshi-gives-her-monsoon-raincoats-a-stylish-update-with-a-trench-coat-over-a-white-cutout-swimsuit-3132092 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Huma Qureshi Is Raising Temperatures In Sexy White Cutout Monokini, Check Out The Diva's Gorgeous Pictures |url=https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/huma-qureshi-is-raising-temperatures-in-sexy-white-cutout-monokini-check-out-the-divas-gorgeous-pictures-5478697.html |access-date=31 July 2022 |archive-date=31 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220731151248/https://www.news18.com/photogallery/movies/huma-qureshi-is-raising-temperatures-in-sexy-white-cutout-monokini-check-out-the-divas-gorgeous-pictures-5478697.html |url-status=live }}</ref> who primarily appears in [[Hindi]] language films. She has received several awards such as one [[2021 Filmfare OTT Awards|Filmfare OTT Award]], one [[Stardust Awards|Stardust Award]] along with three [[Filmfare Award]] nominations.

Qureshi obtained a [[bachelor's degree]] in [[History]]—with honours—from the [[University of Delhi]], while she worked as a theatre actor and model. After working in several theatrical productions, she moved to [[Mumbai]] and signed a two-year contract with [[Hindustan Unilever]] to appear in television commercials. During the shoot for a [[Samsung|Samsung mobile]] commercial, [[Anurag Kashyap]] noticed her acting ability and signed her for a three-film deal with his company, marking her film debut with a supporting role in the [[Gangs of Wasseypur#Parts|two-part]] 2012 crime drama ''[[Gangs of Wasseypur]]''. Her performance in the film earned her several nominations, including the [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut]] and the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress]]. That same year, she played the lead female role in the romance ''[[Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana]]'', and followed it with a role in ''[[Ek Thi Daayan]]''.

Qureshi's career progressed with roles in the anthological ''[[Shorts (2013 film)|Shorts]]'' (2013), the black comedy ''[[Dedh Ishqiya]]'' (2014), the revenge drama ''[[Badlapur (film)|Badlapur]]'' (2015) and the [[Marathi Cinema|Marathi]] road drama ''[[Highway (2015 film)|Highway]]'' (2015). Qureshi's later appeared in films like ''[[Jolly LLB 2]]'' (2017) and ''[[Dobaara: See Your Evil]]'' (2017). Qureshi made her web series debut with the 2019 dystopian drama ''[[Leila (TV series)|Leila]]'' and was praised for her portrayal in the [[SonyLIV]]'s 2021 web series [[Maharani (web series)|Maharani]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maharani Review: Huma Qureshi-Led Cast Plugs Gaps In Tale Of Ambition And Betrayal |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/maharani-review-huma-qureshi-led-cast-plugs-gaps-in-tale-of-ambition-and-betrayal-2-5-stars-2451182 |website=NDTV |access-date=5 June 2021 |archive-date=4 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210604182524/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/maharani-review-huma-qureshi-led-cast-plugs-gaps-in-tale-of-ambition-and-betrayal-2-5-stars-2451182 |url-status=live }}</ref> After appearing in the [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] film ''[[Valimai]]'' (2022), she received high praise for her portrayal in the crime thriller ''[[Monica, O My Darling]]'', the same year.

==Early life and education==
Qureshi was born on 28 July 1986<ref>{{Cite web |title=Huma Qureshi at 29: 8 times the diva made fans go ooh-la-la |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/gallery/huma-qureshi-at-29--8-times-the-diva-made-heads-turn-looks-style-badlapur-gangs-of-wasseypur-photos/1/15363.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150729222336/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/gallery/huma-qureshi-at-29--8-times-the-diva-made-heads-turn-looks-style-badlapur-gangs-of-wasseypur-photos/1/15363.html |archive-date=29 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=29 July 2015 |title=Rishi Kapoor's 'joke' on Huma Qureshi earns him flak |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rishi-kapoors-joke-on-huma-qureshi-earns-him-flak/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150731174451/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/rishi-kapoors-joke-on-huma-qureshi-earns-him-flak/ |archive-date=31 July 2015}}</ref> into a [[Muslim]] family in [[New Delhi]], [[India]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Huma Qureshi: Get Latest News, Photos and Videos along with latest updates on Huma Qureshi |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/topic/huma-qureshi |access-date=2023-05-07}}</ref> Her father, Saleem Qureshi, is a [[restaurateur]] who runs a chain of 10 restaurants (Saleem's);<ref>{{Cite web |title=Huma Qureshi on life, parents and being one of a kind |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/huma-qureshi-greedy-actor-bollywood-saqib-saleem-dedh-ishqiya-ek-thi-daayan-alia-bhatt/1/714768.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160717201614/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/huma-qureshi-greedy-actor-bollywood-saqib-saleem-dedh-ishqiya-ek-thi-daayan-alia-bhatt/1/714768.html |archive-date=17 July 2016}}</ref> her mother, Ameena Qureshi (a [[Kashmiris|Kashmiri]]), is a housewife.<ref name="home">{{Cite web |last=Upadhyay, Karishma |date=7 August 2012 |title=Huma's home run |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120807/jsp/entertainment/story_15821277.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921060007/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120807/jsp/entertainment/story_15821277.jsp |archive-date=21 September 2013 |access-date=25 March 2013 |website=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]]}}</ref><ref name="early">{{Cite web |last=Singh, Raghuvendra |date=19 April 2013 |title=Saqib Saleem & Huma Qureshi on Acting & Sibling Rivalry |url=http://www.idiva.com/news-entertainment/saqib-saleem-huma-qureshi-on-acting-sibling-rivalry/20848 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420020308/http://idiva.com/news-entertainment/saqib-saleem-huma-qureshi-on-acting-sibling-rivalry/20848 |archive-date=20 April 2013 |access-date=1 May 2013 |publisher=iDiva}}</ref> She has three brothers, including actor [[Saqib Saleem]].<ref name="early" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=11 June 2013 |title=I would love to start a chocolate factory: Huma Qureshi |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-11/news-interviews/39897575_1_chocolate-factory-huma-qureshi-khan-market |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203034325/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-11/news-interviews/39897575_1_chocolate-factory-huma-qureshi-khan-market |archive-date=3 December 2013 |access-date=6 July 2013 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The family relocated to [[Kalkaji]], [[South Delhi]], when Qureshi was a child. She completed her bachelor's in [[History]] with Honours from the [[Gargi College]]—[[University of Delhi]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 2015 |title=Bollywood tips: DU allows you to explore yourself, says Huma |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/bollywood-tips-du-allows-you-to-explore-yourself-as-a-person-says-huma-qureshi/article1-1364756.aspx |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150702083632/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/bollywood-tips-du-allows-you-to-explore-yourself-as-a-person-says-huma-qureshi/article1-1364756.aspx |archive-date=2 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta, Priya |date=19 April 2013 |title=I am not dating Anurag Kashyap: Huma Qureshi |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-19/news-interviews/38673442_1_saqib-old-delhi-act-1 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130421004908/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-04-19/news-interviews/38673442_1_saqib-old-delhi-act-1 |archive-date=21 April 2013 |access-date=1 May 2013 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Later, she joined Act 1 theatre group and performed in a few theatre productions. [[N. K. Sharma|N. K Sharma]] was her mentor and acting teacher during her theatre days.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |date=2016-06-28 |title=NK Sharma was the first person to tell me I could act: Huma Qureshi |work=Hindustan Times |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/nk-sharma-was-the-first-person-to-tell-me-i-could-act-huma-qureshi/story-or2wGxDSVn0zh0fYwXoERJ.html |url-status=live |access-date=2018-01-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171207191815/http://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/nk-sharma-was-the-first-person-to-tell-me-i-could-act-huma-qureshi/story-or2wGxDSVn0zh0fYwXoERJ.html |archive-date=7 December 2017 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> She has worked with several NGOs and assisted a documentary filmmaker.<ref name="home" />

==Acting career==
===Television advertisements (2008-2012)===
In 2008, she moved to Mumbai to audition for film roles, auditioning for a film, ''Junction'', which was never made: "I never thought of coming to Mumbai or being an actress. But when my friend called me for an audition for a movie called ''Junction'', it set me thinking. Sadly, the film never got made".<ref name="home" /> Qureshi signed a two-year contract with [[Hindustan Unilever]] to appear in their television commercials.<ref name="ads">{{Cite web |last=Loynmoon, Karishma |date=17 July 2012 |title=Who's that girl? |url=http://www.filmfare.com/interviews/whos-that-girl-870.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031195517/http://www.filmfare.com/interviews/whos-that-girl-870.html |archive-date=31 October 2012 |access-date=25 March 2013 |website=[[Filmfare]]}}</ref> She promoted a range of products, including [[Samsung Electronics|Samsung Mobile]] (with [[Aamir Khan]]), [[Nerolac]] (with [[Shah Rukh Khan]]), Vita Marie, Saffola oil, [[Mederma]] cream and Pears soap.<ref name="ads" /><ref name="film">{{Cite web |last=Indo-Asian News Service |author-link=Indo-Asian News Service |date=15 November 2012 |title=Huma Qureshi doesn't feel like an outsider in filmdom |url=http://tribune.com.pk/story/465660/huma-qureshi-doesnt-feel-like-an-outsider-in-filmdom/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130124091033/http://tribune.com.pk/story/465660/huma-qureshi-doesnt-feel-like-an-outsider-in-filmdom/ |archive-date=24 January 2013 |access-date=27 March 2013 |website=[[The Express Tribune]]}}</ref> During a shoot for a Samsung Mobile commercial, director Anurag Kashyap was impressed with her acting ability and promised to use her in a film. Qureshi recalled: "I didn't believe him then. You hear lots of such stories in this industry, so I wasn't waiting with bated breath". Kashyap kept his promise, though, signing her for a three-film deal with his company [[Anurag Kashyap Films]].<ref name="home" />

===Film debut and breakthrough (2012-2013)===
[[File:Huma Qureshi at 58th Filmfare Awards.jpg|thumb|Qureshi at an event in 2013]]

Qureshi was initially scheduled to make her film debut with ''[[Billa II]]'', a [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]] gangster-thriller, directed and produced by [[Chakri Toleti]], after surviving an audition out of 700 candidates. Although cast as the female lead, when the film was delayed, Qureshi left the project to honour other work commitments.<ref name="times">{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan, Lata |date=14 May 2012 |title=I have no regrets: Huma Qureshi |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-14/news-interviews/31690409_1_cannes-film-festival-huma-qureshi-billa |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429153207/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-14/news-interviews/31690409_1_cannes-film-festival-huma-qureshi-billa |archive-date=29 April 2013 |access-date=25 March 2013 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref name="rediff.com">{{Cite web |date=12 April 2011 |title=Meet Ajith's new heroine |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-first-look-ajiths-new-heroine/20110412.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130427183900/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/south-first-look-ajiths-new-heroine/20110412.htm |archive-date=27 April 2013 |access-date=25 March 2013 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> When asked whether she had any regrets, she said: "I have no regrets. I wish it had worked out, but it didn't. I am not someone who sits and laments over things. I was approached for several other south films too, but the roles weren't what I was looking for".<ref name="times" />

Qureshi made her feature film debut with a supporting role in Anurag Kashyap's critically acclaimed [[Gangs of Wasseypur#Parts|two-part]] crime drama ''[[Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1]]'' (2012), where Qureshi was cast as the supportive wife of a criminal (played by [[Nawazuddin Siddiqui]]). She described her character as a small-town airhead who thinks she is the prettiest girl in the village: "Mohsina tries to copy everything she sees on the big screen in her own little ways. She is heavily influenced by [[Bollywood]]".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bhandaram, Vishnupriya |date=8 June 2012 |title=Honestly upbeat |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/honestly-upbeat/article3504913.ece/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6FXO582Jl?url=http://m.thehindu.com/features/cinema/honestly-upbeat/article3504913.ece/ |archive-date=31 March 2013 |access-date=31 March 2013 |website=[[The Hindu]] |df=dmy-all}}</ref> The film premiered at the [[65th Cannes Film Festival]], and both the film and Qureshi received positive reviews from critics.<ref name="tom">{{Cite web |title=Gangs of Wasseypur |url=http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/gangs_of_wasseypur/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130414074804/http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/gangs_of_wasseypur/ |archive-date=14 April 2013 |access-date=10 April 2013 |publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]}}</ref><ref name="part1">{{Cite web |date=26 February 2013 |title=Remember 'PERMISSION' act by Huma Qureshi & Nawazuddin Siddiqui? |url=http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/BIH-remember-this-permission-scene-by-huma-qureshi-and-nawazuddin-siddiqui-4191733-PHO.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130615071935/http://daily.bhaskar.com/article/BIH-remember-this-permission-scene-by-huma-qureshi-and-nawazuddin-siddiqui-4191733-PHO.html |archive-date=15 June 2013 |access-date=25 March 2013 |website=[[Dainik Bhaskar]]}}</ref> [[Govind Nihalani]] noted her screen presence, comparing the actress to [[Smita Patil]]: "an earthiness, sincerity, intensity and warmth of personality, qualities that distinguished Smita, apart from the fact that she was a very fine and instinctive actress. Huma is a good enough actress on her own, someone who can stand apart from the crowd and hold her own".<ref name="gangs" /> [[Taran Adarsh]] of ''[[Bollywood Hungama]]'' noted: "Huma Qureshi, who's introduced much later in the film...is wonderful".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adarsh, Taran |date=22 June 2012 |title=Gangs of Wasseypur – Review |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/537934 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130717215605/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/537934 |archive-date=17 July 2013 |access-date=25 March 2013 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref><ref name="new">{{Cite web |date=8 September 2012 |title=NEWBILE SIX! |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120908/jsp/entertainment/story_15950498.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130328045443/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1120908/jsp/entertainment/story_15950498.jsp |archive-date=28 March 2013 |access-date=27 March 2013 |website=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]]}}</ref> ''[[The Express Tribune]]'' added: "When it comes to looks, [Huma] is different from the typical Bollywood actors".<ref name="film" /> In 2012, Qureshi was ranked third, the highest female position, on [[Rediff.com]]'s annual list of "Bollywood's Top Ten Debutants" (male and female).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sen, Raja |date=19 December 2012 |title=Bollywood's Top Ten Debutants of 2012 |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-pix-earend-special-bollywood-s-best-debutantes-of-2012/20121219.htm#7 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130330032247/http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-pix-earend-special-bollywood-s-best-debutantes-of-2012/20121219.htm |archive-date=30 March 2013 |access-date=2 April 2013 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Following the success of the first part, she reprised her role of Mohsina in the [[Gangs of Wasseypur#Part 2|second instalment]] of the ''[[Gangs of Wasseypur]]'' series, ''[[Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2]]''. The film premiered in the [[Cannes Film Festival|Cannes]] [[Directors' Fortnight]] at the Cannes Film Festival with its prequel. It opened to wide critical acclaim,<ref name="tom" /> and her portrayal again received positive reviews. Madhureeta Mukherjee of ''[[The Times of India]]'' said: "Huma Qureshi, with her gaudy clothes, designer sun-glasses and unusual attractiveness is the hottest cheez in Wasseypur. She beautifully lends support as a powerful man's 'prouder' better-half, even in his worst crimes",<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee, Madhureeta |date=7 August 2012 |title=Gangs of Wasseypur 2 – Review |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Gangs-of-Wasseypur-2/movie-review/15387551.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429190758/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/hindi/Gangs-of-Wasseypur-2/movie-review/15387551.cms |archive-date=29 April 2013 |access-date=27 March 2013 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> and Taran Adarsh found her "simply fantastic".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Adarsh, Taran |date=7 August 2012 |title=Gangs of Wasseypur 2 – Review |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/553285 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208125747/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/moviemicro/criticreview/id/553285 |archive-date=8 February 2013 |access-date=27 March 2013 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref> Both films earned her Best Female Debut and Best Supporting Actress nominations at several award ceremonies (including the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Filmfare Award]]).<ref name="filmfarenom">{{Cite news |date=13 January 2013 |title=58th Idea Filmfare Awards nominations are here! |work=[[Filmfare]] |url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/58th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-are-here-2123.html |url-status=live |access-date=13 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141227075057/http://www.filmfare.com/news/58th-idea-filmfare-awards-nominations-are-here-2123.html |archive-date=27 December 2014}}</ref> Qureshi described ''Gangs of Wasseypur'' as a "life-changing film".<ref name="gangs">{{Cite web |last=Bhattacharya, Roshmila |date=17 February 2013 |title=Gangs to Ganges |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130217/jsp/7days/story_16569947.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140228031952/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130217/jsp/7days/story_16569947.jsp |archive-date=28 February 2014 |access-date=27 March 2013 |website=[[The Telegraph (Calcutta)|The Telegraph]]}}</ref>

That same year, Qureshi completed her three-film contract with Anurag Kashyap Films by starring in ''[[Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana]]'', a romantic comedy, which describes a quest for an ancient family dish; Chicken Khurana. Directed by [[Sameer Sharma]], she played the role of a feisty [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]] girl, Harman (star [[Kunal Kapoor (actor, born 1977)|Kunal Kapoor]]'s love interest). The film was a financial success, and Rediff.com noted that "Huma Qureshi looks right for the role and she delivers a wonderful performance".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khilnani, Rohit |date=2 November 2012 |title=Review: Chicken Khurana is one tasty dish! |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-chicken-khurana-is-one-tasty-dish/20121102.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130320152905/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-chicken-khurana-is-one-tasty-dish/20121102.htm |archive-date=20 March 2013 |access-date=25 March 2013 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> Aniruddha Guha of the ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' said: "[Qureshi], on the other hand, is charming as the fiery Punjaban, Harman. Her refreshingly natural acting style impresses again in a role that has shades of her character in ''Gangs of Wasseypur''". However, [[Anupama Chopra]] found her performance to be "a little bland".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chopra, Anupama |date=2 November 2013 |title=Anupama Chopra's review: Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-Luv-Shuv-Tey-Chicken-Khurana/Article1-954038.aspx |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130420095106/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Reviews/Anupama-Chopra-s-review-Luv-Shuv-Tey-Chicken-Khurana/Article1-954038.aspx |archive-date=20 April 2013 |access-date=10 April 2013 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Guha, Aniruddha |date=1 November 2013 |title=Review: Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana lacks the required salt |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-luv-shuv-tey-chicken-khurana-lacks-the-required-salt_1759017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104050216/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review_review-luv-shuv-tey-chicken-khurana-lacks-the-required-salt_1759017 |archive-date=4 November 2012 |access-date=27 March 2013 |website=[[Daily News and Analysis]]}}</ref>

===Further works and acclaim (2014-2018)===
For her next feature, Qureshi was cast as a [[witch]] in the supernatural thriller ''[[Ek Thi Daayan]]'' (2013), alongside [[Emraan Hashmi]], [[Konkona Sen Sharma]] and [[Kalki Koechlin]]. Dealing with the themes of [[witchcraft]], the film was based on 'Mobius Trips', a short story written by [[Konkona Sen Sharma]]'s father.<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 April 2013 |title=Read the story that inspired 'Ek Thi Daayan' |url=http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/read-the-story-that-inspired-ek-thi-daayan-605057.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160126052851/http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/read-the-story-that-inspired-ek-thi-daayan-605057.html |archive-date=26 January 2016 |access-date=13 December 2015 |publisher=CNN-IBN}}</ref> It received mixed reviews from critics,<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 April 2013 |title=Critics' review: Ek Thi Daayan is a blend of horror, psycho thriller |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/critics-review-ek-thi-daayan-is-a-blend-of-horror-psycho-thriller/story-sdVsqM9dgZoC5QZK3JqmXK.html |url-status=live |access-date=29 April 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222155546/http://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/critics-review-ek-thi-daayan-is-a-blend-of-horror-psycho-thriller/story-sdVsqM9dgZoC5QZK3JqmXK.html |archive-date=22 December 2015}}</ref> but proved to be a profitable venture at the box office.<ref>{{cite news |title= Thi Daayan collects Rs 18 crores |website=[[The Times of India]] |date=10 January 2017 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/box-office/ek-thi-daayan-collects-rs-18-crores/articleshow/19678728.cms |access-date=2023-05-07}}</ref> Qureshi's performance was also well received. ''[[The Indian Express]]'' said: "Qureshi has just a few good moments, but makes the most of them", while [[Koimoi]] noted that "Qureshi has a remarkably pleasant and confident screen presence".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta, Shubhra |date=20 April 2013 |title=Review Ek Thi Daayan: Movie has well-calibrated chills |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/review-ek-thi-daayan-movie-has-wellcalibrated-chills/1104847/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130501235524/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/review-ek-thi-daayan-movie-has-wellcalibrated-chills/1104847 |archive-date=1 May 2013 |access-date=29 April 2013 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Basu, Mohar |date=19 April 2013 |title=Ek Thi Daayan Review |url=http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/ek-thi-daayan-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130423045656/http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/ek-thi-daayan-review/ |archive-date=23 April 2013 |access-date=29 April 2013 |publisher=[[Koimoi]]}}</ref> [[Raja Sen]] particularly praised the female cast and wrote "The three leading ladies are smashing in their roles...Each plays their given role with frighteningly good flair, and each deserves a big hand."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sen, Raja |date=19 April 2013 |title=Review: Ek Thi Daayan is impressively creepy |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-ek-thi-daayan-is-impressively-scary/20130419.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429004320/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-ek-thi-daayan-is-impressively-scary/20130419.htm |archive-date=29 April 2013 |access-date=29 April 2013 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref> After appearing in ''Ek Thi Daayan'', Qureshi, along with [[R. Madhavan]] hosted the [[60th National Film Awards|60th ceremony]] of the [[National Film Awards]], an event presented by the [[Directorate of Film Festivals]] to honor the Best Films of the year (then 2012) in the [[Indian cinema]] by the [[President of India]]. The ceremony was held on 3 May 2013, at the [[Vigyan Bhavan]] during the presidency of [[Pranab Mukherjee]].

Shortly afterwards, Qureshi played the titular character in the short movie ''Sujata''—released as one of the segments of ''[[Shorts (2013 film)|Shorts]]'', an [[anthology film]] by Anurag Kashyap. She played the eponymous lead as a young girl who is struggling to come out of the clutches of her tormenting cousin brother (played by [[Satya|Satya Anand]]).<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 July 2013 |title=Huma Qureshi was apprehensive to go de-glam for 'Sujata' |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Huma-Qureshi-was-apprehensive-to-go-de-glam-for-Sujata/articleshow/20943427.cms?referral=PM |url-status=live |access-date=23 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203114353/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-interviews/Huma-Qureshi-was-apprehensive-to-go-de-glam-for-Sujata/articleshow/20943427.cms?referral=PM |archive-date=3 February 2016}}</ref> The film was screened at [[Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles]] before its release and received generally positive reviews, and Qureshi's performance was critically acclaimed and earned her a [[Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles|Special Mention Award]] at the ceremony.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 July 2013 |title=Critics' review: Shorts is breathtaking to borderline bizarre |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/critics-review-shorts-is-breathtaking-to-borderline-bizarre/article1-1091319.aspx |url-status=dead |access-date=23 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140313025220/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/critics-review-shorts-is-breathtaking-to-borderline-bizarre/article1-1091319.aspx |archive-date=13 March 2014}}</ref><ref name="IFFLA">{{Cite web |title=2012 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles Announces Award Winners |url=http://www.indianfilmfestival.org/newsdesc.php?pid=48 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018110648/http://indianfilmfestival.org/newsdesc.php?pid=48 |archive-date=18 October 2012 |access-date=25 March 2013 |publisher=Indian Film Festival}}</ref> Her subsequent release that year included the underworld drama ''[[D-Day (2013 film)|D-Day]]'', in which she was featured as Zoya Rehman, an explosive R.A.W agent with an [[ensemble cast]] including [[Irrfan Khan|Irfan Khan]], [[Arjun Rampal]], [[Rishi Kapoor]] and [[Shruti Haasan]]. During the script narration, the director [[Nikkhil Advani]] offered Qureshi the choice of which woman to play, either Suraiya (later played by Hassan) or Zoya; she decided on Zoya to expand her horizons as an actress.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Behrawala, Krutika |date=19 October 2012 |title=Huma Qureshi as immigration officer in 'D-Day' |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/news/huma-qureshi-as-immigration-officer-in-dday/1019101 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130712083459/http://www.indianexpress.com/news/huma-qureshi-as-immigration-officer-in-dday/1019101 |archive-date=12 July 2013 |access-date=25 March 2013 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref> The film was a flop at the box office and received mixed feedback from critics, while Qureshi's performance received favourable reviews; [[Subhash K. Jha]] mentioned that Qureshi's acting is "effortlessly appealing and effective."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Shah |first=Shreya |date=19 July 2013 |title=Review: 'D-Day' is 'Explosive' |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |url=https://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2013/07/19/review-roundup-d-day-is-explosive/ |url-status=live |access-date=23 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301233847/https://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2013/07/19/review-roundup-d-day-is-explosive/ |archive-date=1 March 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Jha |first=Subhash K. |date=18 July 2013 |title=Film Review: 'D-Day' is an acutely accomplished work of art |work=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-film-review-d-day-is-an-acutely-accomplished-work-of-art-1862657 |url-status=live |access-date=23 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131103081236/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-film-review-d-day-is-an-acutely-accomplished-work-of-art-1862657 |archive-date=3 November 2013}}</ref>

In 2014, Qureshi featured in [[Abhishek Chaubey]]'s black comedy ''[[Dedh Ishqiya]]'' (2014), a sequel to the 2010 film ''[[Ishqiya]]'', co-starring [[Madhuri Dixit]], [[Arshad Warsi]] and [[Naseeruddin Shah]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2 February 2013 |title=Huma Qureshi replaces Kangna Ranaut for 'Dedh Ishqiya' |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/bollywood/Huma-Qureshi-replaces-Kangna-Ranaut-for-Dedh-Ishqiya/Article1-1005438.aspx |url-status=dead |access-date=25 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130407145747/http://www.hindustantimes.com/Entertainment/Bollywood/Huma-Qureshi-replaces-Kangna-Ranaut-for-Dedh-Ishqiya/Article1-1005438.aspx |archive-date=7 April 2013}}</ref> ''Dedh Ishqiya'' was a commercial success, earning ₹270 million (US$4.1 million) in India and abroad and Qureshi received praise for her portrayal of the promiscuous companion of a [[con woman]] (played by Dixit).<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 January 2014 |title=Full Marks to 'Dedh Ishqiya' |work=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |url=https://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2014/01/10/full-marks-to-dedh-ishqiya/ |url-status=live |access-date=23 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140214044854/https://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2014/01/10/full-marks-to-dedh-ishqiya/ |archive-date=14 February 2014}}</ref> In a 5-star review, [[Raja Sen]] commented that "Qureshi uses her fiercely intelligent eyes to great effect", whilst Mohar Basu agreed, saying that "Huma Qureshi is brilliant and confident. The actress has in her the vivacious energy that proves her talent."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sen |first=Raja |date=10 January 2014 |title=Review: Madhuri Dixit dazzles with Dedh Ishqiya |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-madhuri-dixit-dazzles-with-dedh-ishqiya/20140110.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222220506/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-madhuri-dixit-dazzles-with-dedh-ishqiya/20140110.htm |archive-date=22 February 2014 |access-date=23 February 2014 |website=[[Rediff.com]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Basu |first=Mohar |date=10 January 2014 |title=Dedh Ishqiya Review |url=http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/dedh-ishqiya-review/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140210140653/http://www.koimoi.com/reviews/dedh-ishqiya-review/ |archive-date=10 February 2014 |access-date=23 February 2014 |publisher=[[Koimoi]]}}</ref> Qureshi's last appearance of 2014 was Rochak Kohli's music video "Mitti Di Khusboo" with [[Ayushmann Khurrana]]. [[India Today]] noted: "The chemistry the two Ayushmann and Huma share onscreen has the raw flavor of the countryside romance".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Watch: Mitti Di Khusboo new song by Ayushmann Khurrana |work=India Today |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/watch-mitti-di-khusboo-new-song-by-ayushmann-khurrana/1/394965.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210051959/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/watch-mitti-di-khusboo-new-song-by-ayushmann-khurrana/1/394965.html |archive-date=10 December 2014}}</ref>

[[File:Huma Qureshi walks the ramp at the Lakme Fashion Week 2018.jpg|thumb|left|Qureshi walking the ramp at [[Lakme Fashion Week]], 2018.]]
The following year, Qureshi appeared as a prostitute in [[Sriram Raghavan]]'s crime thriller ''[[Badlapur (film)|Badlapur]]'', alongside [[Varun Dhawan]] and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.<ref name="raghavan">{{Cite news |date=27 June 2014 |title=Huma Qureshi to play a prostitute in 'Badlapur', Yami Gautam is Varun Dhawan's wife |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/huma-qureshi-to-play-a-prostitute-in-badlapur-yami-gautam-is-varun-dhawans-wife/ |url-status=live |access-date=8 July 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714135728/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/huma-qureshi-to-play-a-prostitute-in-badlapur-yami-gautam-is-varun-dhawans-wife/ |archive-date=14 July 2014 |ref=f}}</ref> Raja Sen praised her acting and wrote that she "is hauntingly good as a call-girl". The film was a commercial success, and Qureshi received the Filmfare Best Supporting Actress nomination.<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 March 2015 |title=New Releases Dull Dum Laga Ke Haisha Sustains Week Badlapur 45 Crore Plus In Two Weeks |url=http://www.boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/newreleasesdulldumlagakehaishasustainsweekbadlapur45croreplusintwoweeks |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150309164008/http://boxofficeindia.com/Details/art_detail/newreleasesdulldumlagakehaishasustainsweekbadlapur45croreplusintwoweeks |archive-date=9 March 2015 |access-date=8 March 2015 |publisher=Box Office India}}</ref><ref name="badla">{{Cite news |date=11 January 2016 |title=Nominations for the 61st Britannia Filmfare Awards |work=Filmfare |url=http://www.filmfare.com/news/nominations-for-the-61st-britannia-filmfare-awards-11809.html |url-status=live |access-date=11 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315031252/http://www.filmfare.com/news/nominations-for-the-61st-britannia-filmfare-awards-11809.html |archive-date=15 March 2016}}</ref> [[Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni|Umesh Kulkarni]]'s [[Marathi cinema|Marathi]] film ''[[Highway (2015 film)|Highway]]'' marked her debut in Marathi cinema. It received mixed reviews from critics, and proved to be a moderate box office success.<ref name="marathi">{{Cite news |last=Khanzada |first=Farida |date=31 October 2014 |title=Huma Qureshi makes her Marathi film debut with Highway |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/huma-qureshi-makes-her-marathi-film-debut-with-highway/ |url-status=live |access-date=31 October 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141130145903/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/huma-qureshi-makes-her-marathi-film-debut-with-highway/ |archive-date=30 November 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=आता 'हायवे' २८ ऑगस्टला होणार रिलिज |url=http://www.india.com/marathi/entertainment/marathi-movie-highway-now-releasing-on-28th-august/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925184339/http://www.india.com/marathi/entertainment/marathi-movie-highway-now-releasing-on-28th-august/ |archive-date=25 September 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Bhanage |first=Mihir |title=Highway release postponed citing technical issues |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/Highway-release-postponed/articleshow/48169735.cms? |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150730011255/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/Highway-release-postponed/articleshow/48169735.cms |archive-date=30 July 2015}}</ref> The same year, she acted in the collaborative film ''[[X: Past Is Present]]''. It was directed by a team of eleven filmmakers with Qureshi appearing in "Knot", a segment directed by film critic Raja Sen, where she appeared alongside [[Anshuman Jha]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Joshi |first=Namrata |date=20 November 2015 |title='X: Past is Present' - the film belongs to its women |work=The Hindu |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/x-past-is-present-the-film-belongs-to-its-women/article7897581.ece |url-status=live |access-date=21 November 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515203004/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/x-past-is-present-the-film-belongs-to-its-women/article7897581.ece |archive-date=15 May 2017 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> 2016 marked the debut of Qureshi in [[Malayalam cinema]] with ''[[White (2016 film)|White]]''. She starred in dual roles in the film alongside [[Mammootty]]. The film opened to generally negative reviews from critics.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vetticad |first=Anna MM |date=1 August 2016 |title=White review: An embarrassment to Mammootty and Mollywood debutante Huma Qureshi |url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/white-malayalm-movie-review-mammootty-huma-qureshi-2927736.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170605033032/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/white-malayalm-movie-review-mammootty-huma-qureshi-2927736.html |archive-date=5 June 2017 |access-date=3 June 2017 |publisher=Firstpost |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 July 2016 |title=White review- Dull and Boring |work=[[Sify]] |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/white-review--dull-and-boring-review-malayalam-qh4lx7egjcfcj.html |url-status=dead |access-date=3 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170426015714/http://www.sify.com/movies/white-review--dull-and-boring-review-malayalam-qh4lx7egjcfcj.html |archive-date=26 April 2017 |df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=VS |first=Goutham |date=31 July 2016 |title=White Movie Review: Mammootty's romantic flick is stagnant, pretentious |work=The Indian Express |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/white-movie-review-mammootty-huma-qureshi-star-rating-2944272/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 June 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160730114107/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/white-movie-review-mammootty-huma-qureshi-star-rating-2944272/ |archive-date=30 July 2016 |df=dmy-all}}</ref>

Qureshi's first release of 2017 was the courtroom comedy drama ''[[Jolly LLB 2]]'', where she appeared alongside [[Akshay Kumar]]. A sequel to the 2013 film ''[[Jolly LLB]]'', the film received mixed reviews from critics and was a box office success.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goswami |first=Parismita |date=10 February 2017 |title=Jolly LLB 2 review roundup: Here's what critics have to say about Akshay Kumar's film |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/jolly-llb-2-review-roundup-heres-what-critics-have-say-about-akshay-kumars-film-715467 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170218065106/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/jolly-llb-2-review-roundup-heres-what-critics-have-say-about-akshay-kumars-film-715467 |archive-date=18 February 2017 |access-date=18 February 2017 |website=International Business Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 March 2017 |title=Bollywood box office 2017 report card: Raees, Jolly LLB 2 are biggest hits of first quarter |work=The Indian Express |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood-box-office-2017-report-card-raees-jolly-llb-2-are-biggest-hits-of-first-quarter-4592478/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170401223349/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood-box-office-2017-report-card-raees-jolly-llb-2-are-biggest-hits-of-first-quarter-4592478/ |archive-date=1 April 2017 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Her next film was [[Gurinder Chadha]]'s British-Indian historical drama ''[[Viceroy's House (film)|Viceroy's House]]''. The film follows the story of [[Viceroy's House]] in 1947 during the [[partition of India]] and was screened at the [[67th Berlin International Film Festival]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lodge |first=Guy |date=12 February 2017 |title=Berlin Film Review: 'Viceroy's House' |work=Variety |url=https://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/viceroys-house-review-berlinale-2017-1201985538/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 June 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170518115742/http://variety.com/2017/film/reviews/viceroys-house-review-berlinale-2017-1201985538/ |archive-date=18 May 2017 |df=dmy-all}}</ref> She then appeared along with her brother Saqib Saleem in [[Prawaal Raman]]'s horror film ''[[Dobaara: See Your Evil]]'' (2017), a remake of [[Mike Flanagan (director)|Mike Flanagan]]'s Hollywood flick ''[[Oculus (film)|Oculus]]'' (2013). Flanagan also served as the executive producer of the film.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vetticad |first=Anna MM |date=2 June 2017 |title=Dobaara: See Your Evil movie review — Huma Qureshi, Saqib Saleem thriller takes forever to take off |url=http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/dobaara-see-your-evil-movie-review-huma-qureshi-saqib-saleem-thriller-takes-forever-to-take-off-3509117.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170602223731/http://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/dobaara-see-your-evil-movie-review-huma-qureshi-saqib-saleem-thriller-takes-forever-to-take-off-3509117.html |archive-date=2 June 2017 |access-date=3 June 2017 |publisher=Firstpost |df=dmy-all}}</ref> Qureshi starred opposite [[Rajinikanth]] in the Tamil language film ''[[Kaala (2018 film)|Kaala]]''. It was released on 7 June 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-06-07 |title=It's Kaala time at last! |language=en |work=deccanchronicle.com |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/070618/its-kaala-time-at-last.html |access-date=15 June 2018 |archive-date=15 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180615113916/https://deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/070618/its-kaala-time-at-last.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2018 she also became the judge of the reality show [[India's Best Dramebaaz]].<ref name="m.timesofindia.com">{{Cite news |last=Maheshwri |first=Neha |title=Huma Qureshi steps in for Sonali Bendre to judge a reality show |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/huma-qureshi-steps-in-for-sonali-bendre-to-judge-a-reality-show/articleshow/64815114.cms |access-date=17 February 2022 |archive-date=17 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217222812/https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/hindi/huma-qureshi-steps-in-for-sonali-bendre-to-judge-a-reality-show/articleshow/64815114.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

===Recent career and expansion (2019-present)===
In 2019, Qureshi played the title character in the [[Netflix]] [[Utopian and dystopian fiction#Dystopian fiction|dystopian]] series ''[[Leila (TV series)|Leila]]'', based on the [[Leila (novel)|novel of the same name]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=11 November 2018 |title=Huma Qureshi shares first set picture from Netflix's Leila series |work=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/huma-qureshi-shares-first-set-picture-from-netflix-s-leila-series/story-nt44w4DrE239mMvADHYTFI.html |access-date=29 November 2018 |archive-date=29 November 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181129100135/https://www.hindustantimes.com/tv/huma-qureshi-shares-first-set-picture-from-netflix-s-leila-series/story-nt44w4DrE239mMvADHYTFI.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Directed by [[Deepa Mehta]], Shanker Raman and [[Pawan Kumar (director)|Pawan Kumar]], the series premiered on 14 June 2019 to mostly positive review from critics with particular praise for Qureshi's performance.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Adhikary |first=Mukesh |title=Deepa Mehta's Leila: What the reviewers are not telling you about the Netflix show |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/web-series/story/deepa-mehta-s-leila-what-the-reviewers-are-not-telling-you-about-the-netflix-show-1551337-2019-06-18 |access-date=8 July 2019 |archive-date=19 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190619070534/https://www.indiatoday.in/television/web-series/story/deepa-mehta-s-leila-what-the-reviewers-are-not-telling-you-about-the-netflix-show-1551337-2019-06-18 |url-status=live }}</ref> Hiba Beg of [[The Quint]] felt that Qureshi's "raw presence in the show is as real as it gets on screen."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beg |first=Hiba |date=16 June 2019 |title='Leila' Is a Show That Will Force You to Re-Think Everything |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/complete-review-new-netflix-leila-huma-qureshi |access-date=25 July 2019 |website=The Quint |archive-date=25 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190725085529/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/complete-review-new-netflix-leila-huma-qureshi |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2021 she also featured in web series ''[[Maharani (web series)|Maharani]]''<ref name="deccanherald.com">{{Cite web |date=2021-05-24 |title=The process was intense: Huma Qureshi on preparing for 'Maharani' |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/the-process-was-intense-huma-qureshi-on-preparing-for-maharani-989335.html |access-date=2021-05-25 |website=Deccan Herald |language=en |archive-date=25 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525171655/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/the-process-was-intense-huma-qureshi-on-preparing-for-maharani-989335.html |url-status=live }}</ref> in which she played the role of Rani Bharti which was also received very well by critics and for that she received the Filmfare OTT award. Later the year. she completed an American film [[Army of the Dead]] which was her Hollywood debut. She also returned to TV and hosted the reality show ''Fit Fab Feast'' in Zee Cafe.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2021-05-12 |title=Get motivated with Huma Qureshi in new show Fit Fab Feast airing on Zee Cafe |url=https://zeenews.india.com/television/get-motivated-on-the-move-with-huma-qureshi-in-new-show-fit-fab-feast-airing-on-zee-cafe-2361430.html |website=Zee News |access-date=19 April 2022 |archive-date=19 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419141409/https://zeenews.india.com/television/get-motivated-on-the-move-with-huma-qureshi-in-new-show-fit-fab-feast-airing-on-zee-cafe-2361430.html |url-status=live }}</ref> After that she featured in Akshay Kumar's film ''[[Bell Bottom (2021 film)|Bell Bottom]]'' and done a second Tamil film ''[[Valimai]]''.

In 2022 she did her third web series ''[[Mithya (web series)|Mithya]]'' which was the remake of the British series ''Cheat''. She will also seen in [[Monica, O My Darling]] and [[Double XL]] in 2022. In April 2022, Qureshi signed to play chef [[Tarla Dalal]] in her biopic. It is produced by Ronnie Screwvala, [[Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari]] and [[Nitesh Tiwari]], and directed by [[Piyush Gupta]].<ref name="tarla">{{Cite web |date=2022-04-19 |title=Huma Qureshi begins shooting for chef Tarla Dalal biopic. Get ready for masaledaar kahaani |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/huma-qureshi-begins-shooting-for-chef-tarla-dalal-biopic-get-ready-for-masaledaar-kahaani-1939269-2022-04-19 |website=India Today |access-date=19 April 2022 |archive-date=19 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220419141038/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/huma-qureshi-begins-shooting-for-chef-tarla-dalal-biopic-get-ready-for-masaledaar-kahaani-1939269-2022-04-19 |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Qureshi has been in relationship with director and writer [[Mudassar Aziz]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=February 4, 2019 |title=Huma Qureshi confirms dating Mudassar Aziz. His reply is all heart |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/gossip/story/huma-qureshi-confirms-dating-mudassar-aziz-his-reply-is-all-heart-1597200-2019-09-09 |magazine=India Today |language=en |access-date=2022-02-15 |archive-date=12 February 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220212211621/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/gossip/story/huma-qureshi-confirms-dating-mudassar-aziz-his-reply-is-all-heart-1597200-2019-09-09 |url-status=live }}</ref> According to media reports, the couple broke up in 2022, after three years of dating.<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Huma Qureshi breaks up with Double XL writer Mudassar Aziz? Here's what we know |url=https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/huma-qureshi-breaks-up-with-double-xl-writer-mudassar-aziz-heres-what-we-know-6276217.html |magazine=News18 India |language=en |access-date=15 November 2022}}</ref>

Qureshi is a [[Muslim]]. In an interview, she said being a Muslim, she never felt 'different' in India. She further said, "I never realised that I am Muslim and I am different. My father is running a restaurant, Saleem's in Kailash Colony (of Delhi). In my personal experience, I have never felt it."<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Huma Qureshi says being a Muslim, she never felt ‘different’ in India: Questions should be asked |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/huma-qureshi-being-muslim-she-never-felt-different-in-india-101688650113427-amp.html |magazine=Hindustan Times |language=en |access-date=10 July 2023}}</ref>

==Filmography==
===Film===
{| class="wikitable"
|+Key
| style="background:#FFFFCC;"| {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet been released}}
| Denotes films that have not yet been released
|}
*''All films are in Hindi unless otherwise noted''
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
!scope="col"| Year
!scope="col"| Title
!scope="col"| Role
!scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|rowspan="2"| 2012
!scope="row"| ''[[Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 1]]''
| rowspan="2"| Mohsina
|
|-
!scope="row"| ''[[Gangs of Wasseypur – Part 2]]''
|
|-
| 2012
!scope="row"| ''[[Trishna (2011 film)|Trishna]]''
| Herself
| Special appearance in song "Maintenance"
|-
|2012
!scope="row"| ''[[Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana]]''
| Harman
|
|-
| 2013
!scope="row"| ''[[Ek Thi Daayan]]''
| Tamara
|
|-
|2013
!scope="row"| ''[[Shorts (2013 film)|Shorts]]''
| Sujata
| Appeared in segment "Sujata"
|-
|2013
!scope="row"| ''[[D-Day (2013 film)|D-Day]]''
| Zoya Rehman
|
|-
|2014
!scope="row"| ''[[Dedh Ishqiya]]''
| Muniya
|
|-
| 2015
!scope="row"| ''[[Badlapur (film)|Badlapur]]''
| Jhimli
|
|-
|2015
!scope="row"|''[[Highway (2015 film)|Highway]]''
| Mahalakshmi
|[[Marathi language|Marathi]] film
|-
|2015
!scope="row"|''[[X: Past Is Present]]''
|Veena
|Appeared in segment "Knot"
|-
|2016
! scope="row"|''[[White (2015 film)|White]]''
| Roshni Menon
| [[Malayalam]] film
|-
|2017
! scope="row"| ''Ek Dopahar''
| Raina
| Short film
|-
|2017
! scope="row"| ''[[Jolly LLB 2]]''
| Pushpa Pandey
|
|-
|2017
! scope="row"| ''[[Viceroy's House (film)|Viceroy's House]]''
| Aalia
| [[English language|English]] film
|-
|2017
! scope="row"| ''[[Dobaara: See Your Evil]]''
| Natasha Merchant
|
|-
|2018
! scope="row" | ''[[Kaala (2018 film)|Kaala]]''
| Zareena
| [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film
|-
|2020
! scope="row" | ''[[Ghoomketu]]''
| Herself
| Cameo appearance
|-
|2021
! scope="row" style="row"|''[[Army of the Dead]]''
| Geeta
| American film
|-
| 2021
! scope="row" |''[[Bell Bottom (2021 film)|Bell Bottom]]''
| Adeela Rehman
|
|-
| 2022
! scope="row" |''[[Valimai]]''
| Sophia
| Tamil film
|-
|2022
! scope="row" |''[[Gangubai Kathiawadi]]''
| Dilruba
|Special appearance in song "Shikayat"
|-
| 2022
! scope="row" |''[[Double XL]]''
|Rajshri Trivedi
| <ref>{{Cite news |date=14 December 2021 |title=Double XL: Sonakshi Sinha and Huma Qureshi, victims of fat-shaming, come together for new movie |work=Hindustan Times |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/double-xl-sonakshi-sinha-and-huma-qureshi-victims-of-fat-shaming-come-together-for-new-movie-watch-101639466596832.html |access-date=14 December 2021 |archive-date=14 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211214080642/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/double-xl-sonakshi-sinha-and-huma-qureshi-victims-of-fat-shaming-come-together-for-new-movie-watch-101639466596832.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| 2022
! scope="row" |''[[Monica, O My Darling]]''
|Monica Machado
| [[Netflix|Netflix Original]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 July 2021 |title=Nextflix shares first look of Radhika Apte, Huma, Rajkummar from Monica, O My Darling |work=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/nextflix-shares-first-look-of-radhika-apte-huma-rajkummar-from-monica-o-my-darling-1833593-2021-07-28 |access-date=28 July 2021 |archive-date=28 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210728071815/https://www.indiatoday.in/binge-watch/story/nextflix-shares-first-look-of-radhika-apte-huma-rajkummar-from-monica-o-my-darling-1833593-2021-07-28 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|2023
! scope="row" |''[[Tarla]]''
| [[Tarla Dalal]]
| [[ZEE5]]film<ref>{{Cite web |title= Huma Qureshi's biopic 'Tarla' opts for direct OTT release |url= https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/entertainment/huma-qureshis-biopic-tarla-opts-for-direct-ott-release-509690 |work=The Tribune (India) |access-date=29 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=7 June 2022 |title=Huma Qureshi wraps up shoot for Tarla Dalal biopic after shooting for 37 days |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/huma-qureshi-wraps-shoot-tarla-dalal-biopic-shooting-37-days/ |access-date=7 June 2022 |archive-date=7 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607121346/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/huma-qureshi-wraps-shoot-tarla-dalal-biopic-shooting-37-days/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|TBA
| style="background:#ffc;" | ''Pooja Meri Jaan'' {{dagger|alt=Films that have not yet released}}
| {{TBA}}
| Completed<ref>{{Cite news |title=Huma Qureshi, Mrunal Thakur to star in Pooja Meri Jaan, call it an 'important film |work=Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/huma-qureshi-mrunal-thakur-to-star-in-pooja-meri-jaan-call-it-an-important-film-8052064/lite/ |access-date=26 July 2022 |archive-date=26 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220726115404/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/huma-qureshi-mrunal-thakur-to-star-in-pooja-meri-jaan-call-it-an-important-film-8052064/lite/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
!scope="col"| Year
!scope="col"| Title
!scope="col"| Role
!scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
!scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
| 2012
!scope="row"| ''Upanishad Ganga''
| Pundalik's wife Nati Hussaini
| Television series
|
|-
|2018
! scope="row"| ''[[India's Best Dramebaaz]]''
| Judge
|Reality show
|<ref name="m.timesofindia.com" />
|-
|2019
! scope="row" | ''[[Leila (TV series)|Leila]]''
| Shalini
|Web series
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|-
|2021–Present
! scope="row" |''[[Maharani (web series)|Maharani]]''
| Rani Bharti
| Web series
|<ref name="deccanherald.com" />
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|2021
! scope="row" |''Fit Fab Feast''
| Host
| TV show
|<ref name=":1" />
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| 2022
!scope="row"| ''[[Mithya (web series)|Mithya]]''
| Juhi Adhikari
| Web series
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===Music videos===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Singer(s)
! Composer
! Ref.
|-
|2014
|Mitti Di Khushboo
|[[Ayushmann Khurrana]]
|[[Rochak Kohli]] ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mitti Di Khusboo new song by Ayushmann Khurrana |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/watch-mitti-di-khusboo-new-song-by-ayushmann-khurrana/1/394965.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084643/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/watch-mitti-di-khusboo-new-song-by-ayushmann-khurrana/1/394965.html |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=6 July 2019 |website=India Today}}</ref>
|-
|2016
|[[Tumhe Dillagi]]
|[[Rahat Fateh Ali Khan]]
|[[Rahat Fateh Ali Khan]]
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-06-09 |title=Rahat Fateh Ali Khan weaves magic with 'Tumhe Dillagi' featuring Huma Qureshi and Vidyut Jamwal |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rahat-fateh-ali-khan-weaves-magic-with-tumhe-dillagi-featuring-huma-qureshi-and-vidyut-jamwal-1253848.html |access-date=2021-10-13 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=10 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210132950/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/rahat-fateh-ali-khan-weaves-magic-with-tumhe-dillagi-featuring-huma-qureshi-and-vidyut-jamwal-1253848.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|}

==Awards and nominations==
[[File:Manish-Malhotras-50th-birthday-bash-10.jpg|thumb|upright|Qureshin in 2016]]

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Film !! Award !! Category !! Result !! Ref.
|-
| rowspan="11" | 2012 || rowspan="10" | ''[[Gangs of Wasseypur]]''
| [[BIG Star Entertainment Awards]] || Most Entertaining Actor (Film) Debut—Female || {{won}} || <ref>{{cite episode|title=Big Star Entertainment Awards 2012 |series=Big Star Entertainment Awards|network=[[STAR India]]|date=31 December 2012}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[Filmfare Awards]] || [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]] (also for ''[[Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana]]'') || {{nom}} ||<ref name="awards">{{Cite web |title=Huma Qureshi—Awards |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/awards/id/91375 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130904190112/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/celebritymicro/awards/id/91375 |archive-date=4 September 2013 |access-date=14 October 2013 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] || {{nom}} ||<ref name="filmfarenom" />
|-
||[[International Indian Film Academy Awards]] || [[IIFA Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] || {{nom}} ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 April 2013 |title=Nominations for IIFA Awards 2013 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4899 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130425044822/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4899 |archive-date=25 April 2013 |access-date=11 May 2013 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"|[[Screen Awards]] || [[Star Screen Award for Most Promising Newcomer - Female|Most Promising Newcomer–Female]] || {{nom}} ||<ref name="screen">{{Cite web |title=Nominations of 19th Screen Awards |url=http://screen.indianexpress.com/screenawards2013/nominations.php |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130208124031/http://screen.indianexpress.com/screenawards2013/nominations.php |archive-date=8 February 2013 |access-date=18 February 2013 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref>
|-
| [[Star Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] || {{nom}} ||<ref name="screen" />
|-
| [[South African Film and Television Awards]] || Debut Actor of the Year—Female || {{won}} ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 September 2013 |title=Winners of SAIFTA Awards 2013 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5471 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301122549/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5471 |archive-date=1 March 2014 |access-date=14 October 2013 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>
|-
| [[Apsara Film & Television Producers Guild Award|Star Guild Awards]] || [[Apsara Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]] || {{nom}} ||<ref>{{Cite web |title=Star Guild Awards—Nominees |url=http://starguildawards.org/8th_apsara_awards_nominees.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130306014648/http://starguildawards.org/8th_apsara_awards_nominees.html |archive-date=6 March 2013 |access-date=14 October 2013 |publisher=Star Guild Awards}}</ref>
|-
| [[Stardust Awards]] || [[Stardust Award for Best Actress|Searchlight Best Actress]] (also for ''Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana'') || {{nom}} ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 January 2013 |title=Nominations for Stardust Awards 2013 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4437 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130125021050/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/4437 |archive-date=25 January 2013 |access-date=25 March 2013 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>
|-
| [[The Times of India|Times of India Film Awards]] || Best Debut — Female || {{nom}} ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=7 February 2013 |title=TOIFA 2013 nominations |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-07/news-interviews/36971358_1_wasseypur-barfi-vicky-donor |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130429174448/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-07/news-interviews/36971358_1_wasseypur-barfi-vicky-donor |archive-date=29 April 2013 |access-date=27 March 2013 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Shorts (2013 film)|Shorts]]'' || [[Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles]] || Special Mention || {{won}} ||<ref name="IFFLA" />
|-
| 2013 || rowspan="2"|''[[D-Day (2013 film)|D-Day]]''
| [[BIG Star Entertainment Awards]]|| Most Entertaining Actor in a Thriller Film—Female || {{nom}} ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2013 |title=Nominations for 4th Big Star Entertainment Awards |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5890 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216182337/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/5890 |archive-date=16 December 2013 |access-date=23 February 2014 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3"| 2014
| [[Zee Cine Awards]] || [[Zee Cine Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Female|Best Actor in a Supporting Role—Female]] || {{nom}} ||<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mudi |first=Aparna |date=6 February 2014 |title=Zee Cine Awards 2014: Complete list of nominations |url=http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/zee-cine-awards-2014/zee-cine-awards-2014-complete-list-of-nominations_150384.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222065411/http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/zee-cine-awards-2014/zee-cine-awards-2014-complete-list-of-nominations_150384.html |archive-date=22 February 2014 |access-date=23 February 2014 |publisher=[[Zee News]]}}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Ek Thi Daayan]]''
| [[Screen Awards]]|| [[Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] || {{nom}} ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=8 January 2014 |title=20th Annual Screen Awards 2014: The complete list of nominees |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/20th-annual-screen-awards-2014-the-complete-list-of-nominees/444093-8-66.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140301031113/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/20th-annual-screen-awards-2014-the-complete-list-of-nominees/444093-8-66.html |archive-date=1 March 2014 |access-date=23 February 2014 |publisher=[[CNN-IBN]]}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2"| ''[[Dedh Ishqiya]]''
| [[Stardust Awards]]|| [[Stardust Award for Breakthrough Performance – Female|Breakthrough Supporting Performance—Female]] || {{won}} ||<ref name="bollywoodhungama1">{{Cite web |date=15 December 2014 |title=Winners of Stardust Awards 2014 |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/7635 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141215100048/http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movies/features/type/view/id/7635 |archive-date=15 December 2014 |access-date=15 December 2014 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>
|-
|| 2015
| [[International Indian Film Academy Awards]]|| [[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] || {{nom}} ||<ref name="bollywoodhungama1" />
|-
| 2016
|| ''[[Badlapur (film)|Badlapur]]''
| [[Filmfare Awards]]|| Best Supporting Actress || {{nom}} ||<ref name="badla" />
|-
| rowspan="2" |2021
| rowspan="2" |[[Maharani (web series)|''Maharani'']]
| rowspan="2" |[[2021 Filmfare OTT Awards]]
|Best Actress in a Drama Series
|{{nom}}
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=2021 Nominees |url=https://www.asiantvawards.com/nominees/2021-nominees/ |access-date=2021-11-12 |website=Asian Television Awards |language=en-US |archive-date=25 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211125135909/https://www.asiantvawards.com/nominees/2021-nominees/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|Best Actress (Critics) in a Drama Series|| {{Won}}
|-
|2023
|{{N/A}}
|[[Bollywood Hungama Style Icons]]
|Most Stylish OTT Entertainer
|{{Nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/style-icons/winners.php|title=Complete List of Winners of Bollywood Hungama Style Icon Awards|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|accessdate=8 May 2023}}</ref>
|}

==See also==
* [[List of Indian film actresses]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==

* {{IMDb name}}
* {{BH person|huma-qureshi}}

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Kiara Advani

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{{Short description|Indian actress (born 1991)}}
{{pp-semi-indef|small=yes}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2022}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2019}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Kiara Advani
| image = Kiara Advani during toxic trailer launch event.jpg
| caption = Advani in 2026
| birth_name = Alia Advani
| birth_date = {{birth date and age |df=yes|1991|07|31}}
| birth_place = [[Bombay]], Maharashtra, India
| alma_mater = [[Jai Hind College]], [[Mumbai]], Maharashtra
| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 2014–present
| spouse = {{Marriage|[[Sidharth Malhotra]]|2023}}
| children = 1
| relatives =
| awards = [[List of awards and nominations received by Kiara Advani|Full list]]
}}

'''Kiara Advani''' (born '''Alia Advani'''; 31 July 1991), ({{IPA|hi|kɪˈjɑːɾɑ əɖˈʋɑːniː}}), is an Indian actress who works primarily in [[Hindi]] films. One of the highest-paid actresses in [[India]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news24online.com/entertainment/kiara-advanis-fee-for-toxic-will-blow-your-mind-joins-league-of-highest-paid-actress/507457/|title=Kiara Advani's Fee For Toxic Will Blow Your Mind — Joins League Of Highest-Paid Actress|website=News24|access-date= 21 March 2025}}</ref> Advani is a recipient of [[List of awards and nominations received by Kiara Advani|several accolades]] including an [[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA Award]] and two [[Zee Cine Awards]], alongside nominations for two [[Filmfare Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/toxic-kiara-advani-is-the-highest-paid-actress-in-yash-starrer-guess-her-paycheck-1378425%3famp|title=With Yash's Toxic, Kiara Advani becomes the highest-paid actress; guess her paycheck|website=Pinkvilla|access-date= 20 March 2025}}</ref>

Following a brief career in teaching, Advani made her acting debut with the unremarkable comedy film ''[[Fugly (film)|Fugly]]'' (2014). Two years later, she starred as [[MS Dhoni]]'s wife in the commercially successful sports biopic ''[[M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story]]'' (2016). She gained critical appreciation for playing a sexually unsatisfied wife in the [[Netflix]] anthology film ''[[Lust Stories]]'' (2018) and played the leading lady in the political thriller ''[[Bharat Ane Nenu]]'' (2018), which was followed by a brief setback.

The romantic drama ''[[Kabir Singh]]'' (2019) marked a turning point in her career, and she gained further success with the comedy drama ''[[Good Newwz]]'', two of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2019. She won the [[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress]] for the latter. She rose to prominence with commercially successful 2022 films—the horror comedy ''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2]]'' and the family drama ''[[Jugjugg Jeeyo]]''. Advani received critical praise for playing [[Vikram Batra]]'s girlfriend in the war film ''[[Shershaah]]'' (2021) and a troubled married woman in the romantic drama ''[[Satyaprem Ki Katha]]'' (2023), receiving nominations for [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress]] for both these films. This success was followed by two poorly-received films.

In addition to her acting career, she is the celebrity endorser for several brands and products. Advani is married to actor [[Sidharth Malhotra]], with whom she has a daughter, Saraayah.<ref name="Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani name their daughter Saraayah Malhotra">{{cite news |title=Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani name their daughter Saraayah Malhotra |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sidharth-malhotra-and-kiara-advani-name-their-daughter-saraayah-malhotra/article70334196.ece |access-date=29 November 2025 |publisher=The Hindu |date=28 November 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251129181504/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sidharth-malhotra-and-kiara-advani-name-their-daughter-saraayah-malhotra/article70334196.ece |archive-date=29 November 2025 |language=en-IN}}</ref>

== Early life and background ==
Advani was born 31 July 1991,<ref>{{cite web |title=Kiara Advani's post for her 25th birthday in 2016 |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BIhrJguB4Cy/ |access-date=4 August 2022 |date=31 July 2016 |website=Instagram |archive-date=6 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006133250/https://www.instagram.com/p/BIhrJguB4Cy/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Kiara Advani's post for her 24th birthday in 2015 |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/5zs-wvNeTe/ |access-date=4 August 2022 |date=31 July 2015 |website=Instagram |archive-date=6 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006133248/https://www.instagram.com/p/5zs-wvNeTe/ |url-status=live }}</ref> to Jagdeep Advani, a [[Sindhi Hindu]] businessman and Genevieve Jaffrey, a teacher whose father was originally from [[Lucknow]] and whose mother was of [[Scottish people|Scottish]], [[Irish people|Irish]], [[Portuguese people|Portuguese]], and [[Spaniards|Spanish]] ancestry.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.indiatimes.com/news/world/kiara-advanis-unknown-facts-278834.html |title=Kiara Advani's Unknown Facts Photos |date=27 September 2016 |website=The Times of India |language=en |access-date=16 June 2019 |archive-date=11 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190911232054/https://www.indiatimes.com/news/world/kiara-advanis-unknown-facts-278834.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Agrawal |first1=Stuti |title=Having a film background can only get you to meet the right people: Kiara Advani |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Having-a-film-background-can-only-get-you-to-meet-the-right-people-Kiara-Advani/articleshow/35620583.cms |date=26 May 2014 |website=The Times of India |access-date=1 June 2014 |archive-date=26 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626181137/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/Having-a-film-background-can-only-get-you-to-meet-the-right-people-Kiara-Advani/articleshow/35620583.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Gene Junction: Kiara Alia Advani |url=http://www.vervemagazine.in/people/kiara-alia-advani-bollywood-actress?platform=hootsuite |website=Verve Magazine |access-date=2 February 2016 |date=2 February 2016 |archive-date=26 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626181135/http://www.vervemagazine.in/people/kiara-alia-advani-bollywood-actress?platform=hootsuite |url-status=live }}</ref> She has a younger brother, Mishaal, who is a musician.<ref>{{Cite news |date=12 November 2022 |title=Kiara Advani's brother Mishaal Advani releases debut single 'Know My Name' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kiara-advanis-brother-mishaal-advani-releases-debut-single-know-my-name/articleshow/95469673.cms |work=The Times of India |access-date=25 December 2022 |language=en |archive-date=25 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221225064031/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kiara-advanis-brother-mishaal-advani-releases-debut-single-know-my-name/articleshow/95469673.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> She is related to several celebrities through her maternal family. Actors [[Ashok Kumar]] and [[Saeed Jaffrey]] are her step-great-grandfather and great-uncle, respectively.<ref name="toi">{{cite web |last=Gupta |first=Priya |date=5 May 2014 |title=My father saw '3 Idiots' and decided to let me do what I wanted to: Kiara Advani |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/My-father-saw-3-Idiots-and-decided-To-let-me-do-what-I-wanted-to-Kiara-Advani/articleshow/34635261.cms |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=11 May 2014 |archive-date=29 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191029053226/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news-interviews/My-father-saw-3-Idiots-and-decided-To-let-me-do-what-I-wanted-to-Kiara-Advani/articleshow/34635261.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>

Advani was educated at [[Cathedral and John Connon School]], [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite news |title=Celebrity Education: Kiara Advani Studied Mass Communication, Wanted to Become an Actor Since Childhood |url=https://www.news18.com/news/education-career/celebrity-education-kiara-advani-studied-mass-communication-wanted-to-become-actor-since-childhood-6619855.html |work=News18 |date=15 December 2022 |language=en}}</ref> She then attended [[Jai Hind College]], [[Mumbai]] where she graduated with a [[Bachelor of Arts]] degree in mass communications.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://lehren.com/entertainment/bollywood/educational-qualifications-of-kiara-advani-heres-how-much-she-has-studied/142063/ | title=Educational Qualifications of Kiara Advani: Here's How Much She Has | date=9 August 2022 | access-date=16 October 2022 | archive-date=16 October 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221016190628/https://lehren.com/entertainment/bollywood/educational-qualifications-of-kiara-advani-heres-how-much-she-has-studied/142063/ | url-status=live }}</ref>

Born as Alia Advani,<ref name="India Today">{{Cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/salman-khan-kiara-advani-alia-advani-alia-bhatt-fugly-195562-2014-06-03 |title=Salman Khan renamed Fugly actress as Kiara Advani |date=3 June 2014 |work=India Today |access-date=7 August 2018 |archive-date=26 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626181130/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/salman-khan-kiara-advani-alia-advani-alia-bhatt-fugly-195562-2014-06-03 |url-status=live }}</ref> she changed her first name to Kiara prior to the release of her first film, ''[[Fugly (film)|Fugly]]'', in 2014.{{efn|She changed her first name to Kiara prior to the release of her first film.|name=dual}} Her choice of name was inspired by [[Priyanka Chopra]]'s character Kiara in the film ''[[Anjaana Anjaani]]'' (2010). She stated that it was [[Salman Khan]]'s suggestion to change her name, as [[Alia Bhatt]] was already an established actress.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/kiara-advani-says-alia-bhatt-is-the-reason-salman-khan-advised-her-to-change-her-name/story-hL1FLevzH15vAQbkE2wBhO.html |title=Kiara Advani says Alia Bhatt is the reason Salman Khan advised her to change her name |date=9 May 2019 |website=Hindustan Times |access-date=30 September 2021 |archive-date=30 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210930111339/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/kiara-advani-says-alia-bhatt-is-the-reason-salman-khan-advised-her-to-change-her-name/story-hL1FLevzH15vAQbkE2wBhO.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/kiara-advani-on-rejection-love-and-upcoming-films-35103.html |title=Kiara Advani on rejection, love and upcoming films |last=Deshmukh |first=Ashwini |date=23 July 2019 |website=Filmfare |access-date=27 July 2019 |archive-date=27 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190727053712/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/kiara-advani-on-rejection-love-and-upcoming-films-35103.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Career ==
===Early work and struggle (2014–2019)===
Advani began her acting career with the ensemble comedy film ''[[Fugly (film)|Fugly]]'' (2014) alongside newcomer Mohit Marwah.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/I-have-worked-very-hard-for-Fugly-Kiara-Advani/articleshow/36057850.cms |title=I have worked very hard for Fugly: Kiara Advani |website=The Times of India |last=Soumitra |first=Das |date=4 June 2014 |access-date=2 January 2020 |archive-date=13 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200413024738/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/I-have-worked-very-hard-for-Fugly-Kiara-Advani/articleshow/36057850.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Mehul S Thakkar of ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' found her "very striking" and said that she "shows a lot of promise".<ref>{{cite web |title=Movie Review 'Fugly': Raises disturbing and thought provoking questions |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/140613/entertainment-bollywood/article/movie-review-fugly-raises-disturbing-and-though-provoking |work=Deccan Chronicle |author=Mehul S Thakkar |date=13 June 2014 |access-date=15 June 2014 |archive-date=26 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626181127/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/140613/entertainment-bollywood/article/movie-review-fugly-raises-disturbing-and-though-provoking |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Fugly'' underperformed at the box office<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-box-office-fugly-gets-a-poor-opening/20140616.htm |title=Box Office: Fugly gets a poor opening |website=Rediff |date=16 June 2014 |access-date=2 January 2020 |archive-date=2 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102200021/https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-box-office-fugly-gets-a-poor-opening/20140616.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> but she received a nomination at the [[Screen Awards]] for [[Screen Award for Best Female Debut|Best Female Debut]].<ref name="hindustantimes.com">{{Cite web |date=9 August 2021 |title=Kiara Advani says she felt very low after failure of debut film Fugly: 'Didn't want to go out, meet people' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kiara-advani-says-she-felt-very-low-after-failure-of-debut-film-fugly-didn-t-want-to-go-out-meet-people-101628514970819.html |access-date=13 March 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=13 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313060258/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kiara-advani-says-she-felt-very-low-after-failure-of-debut-film-fugly-didn-t-want-to-go-out-meet-people-101628514970819.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Advani admitted to feeling demotivated after the film's failure as film offers became scarce.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kiara-advani-opens-up-on-facing-failure-in-bollywood-says-glad-i-didnt-give-up-2443301.html|title=Kiara Advani Opens Up on Facing Failure in Bollywood, Says 'Glad I Didn't Give Up'|website=News18|access-date= 4 January 2020}}</ref>

[[File:Kiara Advani in promotion of 'M.S. Dhoni (01).jpg|thumb|left|upright|Advani promoting ''[[M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story|M.S. Dhoni:The Untold Story]]'' in 2016]]

Two years later, Advani appeared in the sports drama ''[[M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story]]'' (2016), a biopic of cricketer [[MS Dhoni]] who served as a former captain of [[Indian cricket team]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=PTI |date=28 September 2016 |title=Kiara Advani did screen test for role of MS Dhoni's girlfriend, wife |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kiara-advani-did-screen-test-for-role-of-ms-dhonis-girlfriend-wife-3052425/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102200020/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kiara-advani-did-screen-test-for-role-of-ms-dhonis-girlfriend-wife-3052425/ |archive-date=2 January 2020 |access-date=2 January 2020 |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> She had a supporting role opposite [[Sushant Singh Rajput]] (who essayed Dhoni), as the real-life character of his wife, hotel manager Sakshi Rawat.<ref>{{cite web |title=MS Dhoni The Untold Story movie review: Making Dhoni great again! |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/ms-dhoni-the-untold-story-movie-review-biopic-box-office-344118-2016-09-30 |access-date=16 September 2016 |website=India Today}}</ref> ''M. S. Dhoni: The Untold Story'' was a major commercial success with global revenues of over {{INRConvert|216|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 December 2016 |title=2016: Top 10 Highest Grossing Bollywood Movies |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/2016-with-tnie/2016/dec/27/2016-top-10-highest-grossing-bollywood-movies-100160.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102200020/https://www.newindianexpress.com/galleries/2016-with-tnie/2016/dec/27/2016-top-10-highest-grossing-bollywood-movies-100160.html |archive-date=2 January 2020 |access-date=2 January 2020 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> She next appeared in [[Abbas–Mustan]]'s action thriller ''[[Machine (2017 film)|Machine]]'' (2017).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/machine-trailer-kiara-advani-mustafa-abbas-mustan-4540266/ |title=Machine trailer: 5 reasons why we did not like Kiara Advani-Mustafa promo. Watch video |date=23 February 2017 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-US |access-date=2 January 2020 |archive-date=2 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102200022/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/machine-trailer-kiara-advani-mustafa-abbas-mustan-4540266/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Critic [[Taran Adarsh]] felt that Advani had shown potential in a mediocre film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/machine/critic-review/machine-movie-review/|title=Machine Movie Review: Machine is strictly an ordinary fare. Lack of emotional connect coupled with a weak script, unknown faces and mediocre music will play spoilsport.|website= [[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date= 16 March 2017}}</ref> It failed at the box office.<ref name="telanganatoday.com">{{Cite web |title=This is why Kiara Advani feels actors have to be 'thick-skinned' |url=https://telanganatoday.com/this-is-why-kiara-advani-feels-actors-have-to-be-thick-skinned |access-date=13 March 2022 |website=telanganatoday.com |date=11 October 2021 |language=en-US |archive-date=11 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011141430/https://telanganatoday.com/this-is-why-kiara-advani-feels-actors-have-to-be-thick-skinned |url-status=live }}</ref> She next collaborated with filmmaker [[Karan Johar]], for their first of many films, in the [[Netflix]] anthological film ''[[Lust Stories]]'' (2018), where she starred opposite [[Vicky Kaushal]] as his sexually dissatisfied wife.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2018/06/14/lust-stories-laying-bare-indian-sexuality-on-story-at-a-time.html |title='Lust Stories': Laying bare Indian sexuality, one story at a time |website=The Week |language=en |access-date=2 January 2020 |date=14 June 2018 |last=Bhadani |first=Priyanka |archive-date=2 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102201617/https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2018/06/14/lust-stories-laying-bare-indian-sexuality-on-story-at-a-time.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/kiara-advani-reveals-she-googled-how-people-use-vibrators-before-she-shot-the-scene-in-lust-stories-1549914-2019-06-16 |title=Kiara Advani reveals she googled how people use vibrators before she shot the scene in Lust Stories |work=India Today |date=16 June 2019 |access-date=2 January 2020 |archive-date=20 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190920085843/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/kiara-advani-reveals-she-googled-how-people-use-vibrators-before-she-shot-the-scene-in-lust-stories-1549914-2019-06-16 |url-status=live }}</ref> Writing for ''[[NDTV]]'', Raja Sen found her to be "positively lovely" in it.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/lust-stories-movie-review-4-directors-explore-the-idea-of-lust-without-caution-4-out-of-5-stars-1867833 |title=Lust Stories Movie Review: 4 Directors Explore The Idea Of Lust, Without Caution |publisher=NDTV |date=29 July 2018 |access-date=15 April 2020 |archive-date=27 July 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180727043123/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/lust-stories-movie-review-4-directors-explore-the-idea-of-lust-without-caution-4-out-of-5-stars-1867833 |url-status=live }}</ref>

Advani expanded to [[Telugu cinema]] in 2018, appearing with [[Mahesh Babu]] in the action film ''[[Bharat Ane Nenu]]'' from [[Koratala Siva]], about a student who unexpectedly becomes the chief minister of [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/im-not-bharat-ane-nenu-just-romance-mahesh-babu-kiara-advani-tnm-79806 |title=I'm not in 'Bharat Ane Nenu' just to romance Mahesh Babu: Kiara Advani to TNM |first=Haricharan |last=Pudipeddi |date=28 April 2018 |website=thenewsminute.com |access-date=2 January 2020 |archive-date=2 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102201620/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/im-not-bharat-ane-nenu-just-romance-mahesh-babu-kiara-advani-tnm-79806 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="indianexpress.com">{{Cite web |date=18 April 2018 |title=Kiara Advani on Bharat Ane Nenu: It made me more confident as an actor |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/kiara-advani-on-bharat-ane-nenu-5142691/ |access-date=13 March 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=13 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313060257/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/kiara-advani-on-bharat-ane-nenu-5142691/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Janani K of ''[[India Today]]'' opined that she "shines in her brief role" but added that her character was "more of an eye-candy who doesn't add any purpose to the story".<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/mahesh-babu-bharat-ane-nenu-review-koratala-siva-kiara-advani-1216510-2018-04-20 |title=Bharat Ane Nenu Review: Politician Mahesh Babu is the leader we need today |work=India Today |date=20 April 2018 |access-date=15 April 2020 |archive-date=22 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200622095723/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/reviews/story/mahesh-babu-bharat-ane-nenu-review-koratala-siva-kiara-advani-1216510-2018-04-20 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film grossed {{INRConvert|225|c}} worldwide, making it one of [[List of highest-grossing Telugu films|Telugu cinema's highest grossers]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kiara Advani stars work on 'Bharat Ane Nenu' |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/280617/kiara-advani-stars-work-on-bharat-ane-nenu.html |access-date=4 December 2019 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=28 June 2017 |archive-date=26 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626181129/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/280617/kiara-advani-stars-work-on-bharat-ane-nenu.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/how-veere-di-wedding-and-lust-stories-spearhead-the-sexual-revolution-of-bollywoods-women-4540411.html |title=How Veere Di Wedding and Lust Stories spearhead the sexual revolution of Bollywood's women |date=19 June 2018 |access-date=19 June 2018 |archive-date=19 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619220819/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/how-veere-di-wedding-and-lust-stories-spearhead-the-sexual-revolution-of-bollywoods-women-4540411.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> She, however, failed to replicate this success with her second Telugu film, ''[[Vinaya Vidheya Rama]]'', co-starring [[Ram Charan]].<ref name="ReferenceA">{{Cite web |date=4 January 2019 |title=Kiara Advani on Vinaya Vidheya Rama: My character will bring a comic relief |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/kiara-advani-on-vinaya-vidheya-rama-character-5523718/ |access-date=13 March 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=14 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014112400/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/kiara-advani-on-vinaya-vidheya-rama-character-5523718/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="rc">{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ram-charan-boyapati-srinus-upcoming-film-is-slated-for-a-pongal-release/articleshow/65009545.cms |title=Ram Charan-Boyapati Srinu's upcoming film is slated for a Pongal release |date=16 June 2018 |work=The Times of India |access-date=7 August 2018 |archive-date=26 June 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626181127/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ram-charan-boyapati-srinus-upcoming-film-is-slated-for-a-pongal-release/articleshow/65009545.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In a scathing review for ''[[The Hindu]]'', Sangeetha Devi Dundoo wrote, "It isn't Kiara Advani's fault that she looks lost in the melee."<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vinaya-vidheya-rama-review-not-a-single-redeeming-factor/article25968199.ece |title=Vinaya Vidheya Rama review: Not a single redeeming factor |work=The Hindu |date=11 January 2019 |access-date=15 April 2020 |archive-date=16 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216105911/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/vinaya-vidheya-rama-review-not-a-single-redeeming-factor/article25968199.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> In the same year, she had a guest appearance in [[Abhishek Varman]]'s ensemble period film ''[[Kalank]]'', produced by Johar.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kiara-advani-on-her-special-appearance-in-kalank-i-am-very-excited-since-its-a-huge-film-1961229 |title=Kiara Advani On Her Special Appearance in Kalank: 'I Am Very Excited Since It's A Huge Film' |website=NDTV.com |access-date=2 January 2020 |first=Tiasa |last=Bhowal |date=11 December 2018 |archive-date=2 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102203431/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kiara-advani-on-her-special-appearance-in-kalank-i-am-very-excited-since-its-a-huge-film-1961229 |url-status=live }}</ref>

=== Rise to prominence (2019–) ===
Advani received wider attention later in 2019 for [[Sandeep Reddy Vanga]]'s romantic drama ''[[Kabir Singh]]'', starring [[Shahid Kapoor]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/standpoint/story/kabir-singh-is-a-blockbuster-but-still-a-terrible-remake-of-arjun-reddy-1556699-2019-06-26 |title=Kabir Singh is a blockbuster. But still a terrible remake of Arjun Reddy |date=26 June 2019 |first=Vibha |last=Maru |website=India Today |access-date=2 January 2020 |archive-date=2 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102203428/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/standpoint/story/kabir-singh-is-a-blockbuster-but-still-a-terrible-remake-of-arjun-reddy-1556699-2019-06-26 |url-status=live }}</ref> The film had a worldwide gross of over {{INRConvert|378|c}} becoming her highest-grossing release, but critics panned it due to its depiction of [[misogyny]] and [[toxic masculinity]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/the-worst-thing-about-kabir-singh-is-kiara-advanis-preeti-sikka-heres-why-2200835.html |title=The Worst Thing About Kabir Singh is Kiara Advani's Preeti Sikka |website=News18 |access-date=2 January 2020 |first=Simantini |last=Dey |date=25 June 2019 |archive-date=2 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102203431/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/the-worst-thing-about-kabir-singh-is-kiara-advanis-preeti-sikka-heres-why-2200835.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Rajeev Masand]] bemoaned that her passive character "offers the actress little to work with".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Masand |first=Rajeev |date=23 June 2019 |title=Kabir Singh Movie Review: Arjun Reddy Remake is Unapologetic Celebration of Toxic Masculinity |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kabir-singh-movie-review-arjun-reddy-remake-is-an-unapologetic-celebration-of-toxic-masculinity-2198859.html |work=News18 |access-date=1 June 2022 |archive-date=3 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603071259/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kabir-singh-movie-review-arjun-reddy-remake-is-an-unapologetic-celebration-of-toxic-masculinity-2198859.html |url-status=live }}</ref> She then starred in the comedy ''[[Good Newwz]]'' alongside [[Akshay Kumar]], [[Kareena Kapoor Khan]] and [[Diljit Dosanjh]], about two couples tryst with [[in vitro fertilization]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/heres-some-good-news-for-akshay-kumar-and-kareena-kapoor-khan-fans/articleshow/65239662.cms |title=Here's so!e 'Good News' for Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor Khan fans |date=2 August 2018 |work=Mumbai Mirror |access-date=2 August 2018 |archive-date=2 August 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802102227/https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/heres-some-good-news-for-akshay-kumar-and-kareena-kapoor-khan-fans/articleshow/65239662.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/good-newwz-film-movie-review-11577426417153.html |title=Film review: 'Good Newwz' pairs 'spam' and cheese with humour |date=27 December 2019 |work=Mint |access-date=27 December 2019 |archive-date=27 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227101639/https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/good-newwz-film-movie-review-11577426417153.html |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Namrata Joshi]] opined, "Dosanjh and Advani are all about the amplification of the boisterous, kitschy Punjabi stereotype but they play it with an infectious cheer."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Joshi |first=Namrata |date=27 December 2019 |title='Good Newwz' movie review: Serving merriment with manipulation |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/good-newwz-review-serving-merriment-with-manipulation/article30409233.ece |work=The Hindu |access-date=3 June 2022 |archive-date=3 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603071259/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/good-newwz-review-serving-merriment-with-manipulation/article30409233.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Both ''Kabir Singh'' and ''Good Newwz'' grossed over {{INR|200 crores}} each domestically, ranking among the [[List of Hindi films of 2019|year's highest-grossing films]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/worldwide/2019/ |title=Bollywood Top Grossers Worldwide: 2019 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=18 January 2019 |archive-date=18 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191118064625/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/worldwide/2019/ |url-status=live }}</ref> She won the [[IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actress]] for her performance in ''Good Newwz''.<ref>{{cite news |title=IIFA Awards 2020 - Popular Award Winners |url=https://iifa.com/blog/blog-details/iifa-awards-2020---popular-award-winners |access-date=28 November 2021 |website=[[IIFA Awards]] |date=25 November 2021 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126055921/https://iifa.com/blog/blog-details/iifa-awards-2020---popular-award-winners |archive-date=26 November 2021}}</ref>

In 2020, Advani starred in Johar's production ''[[Guilty (2020 film)|Guilty]]'', a [[Netflix]] film about sexual assault.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/guilty-movie-review-karan-johar-and-netflix-atone-for-past-sins-kiara-advani-is-a-revelation/story-cvFJJQpZfTcwauDvRrqJVP_amp.html |title=Guilty Movie Review: Karan Johar and Netflix atone for a past sins |date=7 March 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=16 May 2020 |archive-date=23 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923164941/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/guilty-movie-review-karan-johar-and-netflix-atone-for-past-sins-kiara-advani-is-a-revelation/story-cvFJJQpZfTcwauDvRrqJVP_amp.html |url-status=live }}</ref> She played Nanki Dutta, a troubled college student. While Ektaa Malik of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' believed that she had been "reduced to the 'tortured-artistic-creative' types",<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/guilty-movie-review-netflix-6302755/ |title=Guilty movie review: A lost opportunity |date=7 March 2020 |work=The Indian Express |access-date=15 April 2020 |archive-date=1 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200401223547/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/guilty-movie-review-netflix-6302755/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Rohan Nahaar of ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' commended her "absolutely electric performance as the unreliable Nanki".<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 March 2020 |title=Guilty movie review: KJo atones for past sins, Kiara Advani is a revelation |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/guilty-movie-review-karan-johar-and-netflix-atone-for-past-sins-kiara-advani-is-a-revelation/story-cvFJJQpZfTcwauDvRrqJVP.html |access-date=7 July 2023 |work=Hindustan Times |archive-date=7 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230707162029/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/guilty-movie-review-karan-johar-and-netflix-atone-for-past-sins-kiara-advani-is-a-revelation/story-cvFJJQpZfTcwauDvRrqJVP.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Advani was nominated for Best Actress in a Web Original Film at [[Filmfare OTT Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Flyx Filmfare OTT Awards 2020 - Nominations |url=https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-ott-awards-2020/nominations |access-date=7 July 2023 |work=Filmfare |archive-date=11 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210111115747/https://www.filmfare.com/awards/filmfare-ott-awards-2020/nominations |url-status=live }}</ref> She then played the wife of [[Akshay Kumar]]'s character in [[Raghava Lawrence]]'s horror comedy ''[[Laxmii]]'', in which Kumar's character gets possessed by a transgender ghost.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/remakes-to-look-forward-to-in-the-coming-months/laaxmi-bomb-kiara-advani-commences-work-on-next-with-akshay-kumar/photostory/69074525.cms |title='Laaxmi Bomb' : Kiara Advani commences work on next with Akshay Kumar – Remakes to look forward to in the coming months |work=The Times of India |access-date=2 January 2020 |archive-date=29 April 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190429074849/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/photo-features/remakes-to-look-forward-to-in-the-coming-months/laaxmi-bomb-kiara-advani-commences-work-on-next-with-akshay-kumar/photostory/69074525.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Laxmii'' was released digitally on [[Disney+ Hotstar]] owing to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], and met with negative reviews.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://scroll.in/reel/923918/laxmmi-bomb-akshay-kumars-kanchana-remake-gets-a-2020-release-date |title='Laxmmi Bomb': Akshay Kumar's 'Kanchana' remake gets a 2020 release date |work=Scroll.in |language=en-US |access-date=2 January 2020 |archive-date=24 July 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190724070240/https://scroll.in/reel/923918/laxmmi-bomb-akshay-kumars-kanchana-remake-gets-a-2020-release-date |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Kiara Advani starrer Indoo Ki Jawani to release in theatres on this date |work=Bollywood Hungama |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kiara-advani-starrer-indoo-ki-jawani-release-theatres-date/ |access-date=24 November 2020 |date=20 November 2020 |language=en |archive-date=21 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201121080302/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kiara-advani-starrer-indoo-ki-jawani-release-theatres-date/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Even so, it attained a strong viewership on the platform.<ref>{{Cite web |date=10 November 2020 |title=Laxmii Beats Dil Bechara to Become Biggest Movie Opening Ever for Disney+Hotstar |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/laxmii-beats-dil-bechara-to-become-biggest-opening-movie-ever-for-disneyhotstar-3065705.html |access-date=16 January 2021 |website=News18 |language=en |archive-date=28 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128015132/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/laxmii-beats-dil-bechara-to-become-biggest-opening-movie-ever-for-disneyhotstar-3065705.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 November 2020 |title=Akshay Kumar and Kiara Advani starrer Laxmii becomes the biggest movie to open on Disney+ Hotstar VIP ever |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/akshay-kumar-kiara-advani-starrer-laxmii-becomes-biggest-movie-open-disney-hotstar-vip-ever/ |access-date=16 January 2021 |language=en |archive-date=12 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210212114749/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/akshay-kumar-kiara-advani-starrer-laxmii-becomes-biggest-movie-open-disney-hotstar-vip-ever/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In her final release of 2020, Advani starred in the unremarkable romantic comedy ''[[Indoo Ki Jawani]]'' (2020).<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/kiara-advani-welcomes-aditya-seal-on-board-indoo-ki-jawani-excited-to-have-you-in-this-crazy-journey-1572701-2019-07-23 |title=Kiara Advani welcomes Aditya Seal on board Indoo Ki Jawani: Excited to have you in this crazy journey |date=23 July 2019 |work=India Today |access-date=8 March 2021 |archive-date=23 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191023042757/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/kiara-advani-welcomes-aditya-seal-on-board-indoo-ki-jawani-excited-to-have-you-in-this-crazy-journey-1572701-2019-07-23 |url-status=live }}</ref> While praising her look and styling in the film, ''[[The Times of India]]''{{'}}s Ronak Kotecha was unimpressed with Advani's comic timing.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/indoo-ki-jawani-movie-review-kiara-advanis-pizzazz-cannot-save-a-script-that-has-the-subtlety-of-a-scream-9371891.html/amp|title=Indoo Ki Jawani movie review: Kiara Advani's pizzazz cannot save a script that has the subtlety of a scream|website=Firstpost|date=3 March 2021 |access-date= 3 March 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/movie-reviews/indoo-ki-jawani/amp_movie_review/79666052.cms|title=Indoo Ki Jawani Movie Review: An unfunny mess of a story that's all over the place|website=TimesOfIndia|access-date= 11 December 2020}}</ref> It failed commercially.<ref name="release date">{{Cite news |date=20 November 2020 |title=Kiara Advani starrer Indoo Ki Jawani to release in theatres on this date |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kiara-advani-starrer-indoo-ki-jawani-release-theatres-date/ |access-date=20 November 2020 |work=[[Bollywood Hungama]]}}</ref>

[[File:Kiara Advani snapped promoting 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2'(6) (cropped).jpg|thumb|upright|Advani at an event for ''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2]]'' in 2022]]

Advani next featured in the war film ''[[Shershaah]]'' (2021), based on the life of army officer [[Vikram Batra]] (played by [[Sidharth Malhotra]]), in which she played Dimple Cheema, Batra's girlfriend. The film released digitally on [[Amazon Prime Video]], on which it became the most-streamed Indian film.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 August 2021 |title=Streaming in August 2021: Dial 100, Bhuj The Pride of India, Shershaah, and others |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/shershaah-dial-100-bhuj-streaming-in-august-2021-7432411/ |access-date=12 August 2021 |work=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=12 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812104753/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/shershaah-dial-100-bhuj-streaming-in-august-2021-7432411/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=31 August 2021 |title='Shershaah' is most-watched film on Amazon Prime Video in India |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/shershaah-is-most-watched-film-on-amazon-prime-video-in-india-11630394022936.html |url-status=live |newspaper=Mint |access-date=6 April 2022 |archive-date=9 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220309204213/https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/shershaah-is-most-watched-film-on-amazon-prime-video-in-india-11630394022936.html }}</ref> [[Anna M. M. Vetticad]] of ''[[Firstpost]]'' opined that Advani "sparkles" in her brief role.<ref>{{cite web |title=Shershaah movie review: Captain Vikram Batra biopic is gripping as an Army procedural, dips outside conflict zones |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shershaah-movie-review-captain-vikram-batra-biopic-is-gripping-as-an-army-procedural-dips-outside-conflict-zones-9881091.html |website=Firstpost |date=12 August 2021 |access-date=20 May 2022 |archive-date=14 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014112402/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/shershaah-movie-review-captain-vikram-batra-biopic-is-gripping-as-an-army-procedural-dips-outside-conflict-zones-9881091.html |url-status=live }}</ref> She received a nomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress]].<ref name="ff22">{{Cite web |title=Nominations for the 67th Wolf777news Filmfare Awards 2022 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-67th-wolf777news-filmfare-awards-2022_-55253.html |access-date=19 August 2022 |website=filmfare.com |language=en |archive-date=19 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220819053921/https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-67th-wolf777news-filmfare-awards-2022_-55253.html |url-status=live }}</ref> The following year, she appeared with [[Tabu (actress)|Tabu]] and [[Kartik Aaryan]] in the comedy horror film ''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2]]''. Shalini Langer of ''The Indian Express'' wrote that she "has little to do except pop up now and then".<ref>{{cite news |title=Bhool Bhulaiyya 2 movie review: Tabu towers over everyone in this Kartik Aaryan-Kiara Advani retread |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/bhool-bhulaiyya-2-movie-review-kartik-aaryan-kiara-advani-tabu-anees-bazmee-film-7927009/lite/ |newspaper=The Indian Express |date=20 May 2022 |access-date=20 May 2022 |archive-date=14 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014110955/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/bhool-bhulaiyya-2-movie-review-kartik-aaryan-kiara-advani-tabu-anees-bazmee-film-7927009/lite/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The film emerged as one of her most commercially successful, with worldwide earnings of over {{INRConvert|2.6|b}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Box Office Estimate Day 10: Collects Rs. 13 crores on second Sunday; clocks Rs. 30 cr. in 2nd weekend |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-box-office-estimate-day-10-collects-rs-13-crores-second-sunday-clocks-rs-30-cr-2nd-weekend/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=29 May 2022 |access-date=31 May 2022 |archive-date=31 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220531062515/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/box-office-special-features/bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-box-office-estimate-day-10-collects-rs-13-crores-second-sunday-clocks-rs-30-cr-2nd-weekend/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 Box Office |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/bhool-bhulaiyaa-2/box-office/ |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=20 May 2022 |access-date=25 June 2022 |archive-date=25 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220625073512/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/bhool-bhulaiyaa-2/box-office/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Advani starred alongside an ensemble cast in ''[[Jugjugg Jeeyo]]'', a comedy-drama about divorce, in which [[Varun Dhawan]] and her played an unhappily married couple. Writing for ''[[Hindustan Times]]'', Monika Rawal Kukreja commended her "restrained performance" in it.<ref>{{cite web |title=JugJugg Jeeyo review: Entertaining and emotional tale featuring good-looking people |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jugjugg-jeeyo-review-varun-dhawan-kiara-advani-anil-kapoor-neetu-kapoor-101656038392114-amp.html |newspaper=[[Hindustan Times]] |date=24 June 2022 |access-date=24 June 2022 |archive-date=24 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220624073529/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/jugjugg-jeeyo-review-varun-dhawan-kiara-advani-anil-kapoor-neetu-kapoor-101656038392114-amp.html |url-status=live }}</ref> It earned {{INRConvert|1.35|b}} worldwide.<ref name="bo">{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jugjugg-jeeyo/box-office/|title=Jug Jugg Jeeyo Box Office|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=24 June 2022 |access-date=18 July 2022|archive-date=9 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709065244/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/movie/jugjugg-jeeyo/box-office/|url-status=live}}</ref>

She then starred in the comic thriller ''[[Govinda Naam Mera]]'', with [[Vicky Kaushal]] and [[Bhumi Pednekar]], which released digitally on [[Disney+ Hotstar]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 December 2022 |title=Kiara Advani on Govinda Naam Mera, "I surrendered to Shashank Khaitan's vision" |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/kiara-advani-govinda-naam-mera-surrendered-shashank-khaitans-vision/ |work=Bollywood Hungama |access-date=24 December 2022 |language=en |archive-date=24 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224065303/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/kiara-advani-govinda-naam-mera-surrendered-shashank-khaitans-vision/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Sukanya Verma]] of [[Rediff.com]] opined that "Kiara Advani's energy is capable of far more heavy lifting than it gets credit for."<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 December 2022 |title=Govinda Naam Mera Review: Not Fun |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/govinda-naam-mera-review/20221216.htm |website=Rediff.com |access-date=24 December 2022 |language=en |archive-date=24 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224070207/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/govinda-naam-mera-review/20221216.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> Advani reunited with [[Kartik Aaryan]] in ''[[Satyaprem Ki Katha]]'' (2023), a romantic drama about a troubled marriage. [[Scroll.in]]'s Nandini Ramnath found her "sensitive, soulful" performance to be "affecting", adding that she "displays further evidence of her growing confidence".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ramnath |first=Nandini |title='Satyaprem Ki Katha' review: True love is put to the test |url=https://scroll.in/reel/1051189/satyaprem-ki-katha-review-true-love-is-put-to-the-test |date=29 June 2023 |access-date=29 June 2023 |website=Scroll.in |archive-date=29 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629103254/https://scroll.in/reel/1051189/satyaprem-ki-katha-review-true-love-is-put-to-the-test |url-status=live}}</ref> It emerged as a modest commercial success.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficeindia.com/report-details.php?articleid=7871 |title=Satyaprem Ki Katha Holds Up Well On Third Friday |date=15 July 2023 |access-date=29 November 2023 |website=Box Office India}}</ref> Advani received several Best Actress awards and nominations at various ceremonies including her second Filmfare nomination.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/satyaprem-ki-katha-sets-off-social-media-chatter-kiara-advani-is-netizens-favourite/articleshow/101597273.cms|title='Satyaprem Ki Katha' sets off social media chatter; Kiara Advani is netizens' favourite|website=Timesofindia|access-date= 8 July 2023}}</ref><ref name="ff69nom">{{cite news |title=Nominations for the 69th Hyundai Filmfare Awards 2024 with Gujarat Tourism: Full list out |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-the-69th-hyundai-filmfare-awards-2024-with-gujarat-tourism-full-list-out-63822.html |magazine=[[Filmfare]] |date=15 January 2024 |access-date=15 January 2024}}</ref>

In 2025, Advani starred in two action films, ''[[Game Changer (film)|Game Changer]]'' and ''[[War 2 (film)|War 2]]'', each made on a {{INRConvert|4|b}} budget, making them among the [[List of most expensive Indian films|most expensive Indian films ever made]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Talwar |first=Puja |date=20 January 2025 |title=When big films flop, who should take the fall? |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/tabloid/hyderabad-chronicle/when-big-films-flop-who-should-take-the-fall-1855270 |access-date=22 January 2025 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref> In ''Game Changer'', a Telugu action film directed by [[S. Shankar]], Advani starred opposite [[Ram Charan]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=31 July 2021 |title=Kiara Advani teams up with Ram Charan in Shankar's upcoming trilingual film |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kiara-advani-teams-up-with-ram-charan-in-shankar-s-upcoming-trilingual-film-101627748572642-amp.html |work=Hindustan Times |access-date=12 August 2021 |language=en |archive-date=12 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812110243/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kiara-advani-teams-up-with-ram-charan-in-shankar-s-upcoming-trilingual-film-101627748572642-amp.html |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[Firstpost]]''{{'s}} Vinamra Mathur bemoaned that she had been wasted in an "inconsequential romantic track".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mathur|first=Vinamra|date=10 January 2025 |title='Game Changer' movie review: Ram Charan and Kiara Advani's film is forgettable but not as awful as Indian 2 |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/game-changer-movie-review-ram-charan-and-kiara-advanis-film-is-forgettable-but-not-as-awful-as-indian-2-13851527.html |access-date=10 January 2025 |website=Firstpost }}</ref> Despite disliking the film, Sangeetha Devi of ''[[The Hindu]]'' credited Advani for trying to "deliver the best" she can in a role that "occasionally goes beyond being decorative".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/game-changer-movie-review-the-fun-is-tailormade-for-instant-gratification/article69083917.ece/|title=‘Game Changer’ movie review: The fun is tailormade for instant gratification|website=The Hindu|access-date= 13 January 2025}}</ref> Advani starred as a wing commander opposite [[Hrithik Roshan]] in [[Ayan Mukerji]]'s ''War 2,'' set in the [[YRF Spy Universe]]''.''<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ramachandran |first=Naman |date=16 June 2023 |title=Hrithik Roshan, NTR Jr to be Joined by Kiara Advani in 'War 2' |url=https://variety.com/2023/film/asia/hrithik-roshan-ntr-jr-kiara-advani-war-2-1235646617/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230711091720/https://variety.com/2023/film/asia/hrithik-roshan-ntr-jr-kiara-advani-war-2-1235646617/ |archive-date=11 July 2023 |access-date=11 July 2023 |work=Variety}}</ref> In a negative review for ''The Indian Express'', Shubhra Gupta lamented the absence of "an actual fleshed-out role" for Advani in what she described as a "boys-and-their-toys flick".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-14 |title=War 2 Movie Review: Hrithik Roshan, Jr NTR, Kiara Advani spy saga is so limp, you’re left looking for zing |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/war-2-movie-review-hrithik-roshan-jr-ntr-kiara-advani-spy-saga-yrf-ayan-mukerji-so-limp-looking-for-zing-10188700/ |access-date=2025-08-14 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> Similarly, ''[[News18]]''’s Titas Chowdhury noted that the actress had been "relegated to the periphery," though she praised her skill in the action sequences.<ref>{{Cite web |title=War 2 Review, Rating: Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR Bring Fire But Ayan Mukerji’s Spy Thriller Runs Out Of Bullets |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/war-2-review-rating-hrithik-roshan-jr-ntr-bring-fire-but-ayan-mukerjis-spy-thriller-runs-out-of-bullets-ws-l-9505210.html |access-date=2025-08-14 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> ''War 2'' had the highest opening weekend of Advani's career, yet both it and ''Game Changer'' emerged as box-office bombs.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-15 |title=War 2 box office: 7 records created by Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR-Kiara Advani starrer on its opening day |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/war-2-box-office-7-records-created-by-hrithik-roshan-jr-ntr-kiara-advani-starrer-on-its-opening-day-13924913.html |access-date=2025-08-15 |website=Firstpost |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-19 |title=₹400 crore budget, ₹75 crore spent on songs, box office haul just ₹131 crore: How Game Changer became 2025's first flop |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/400-crore-budget-game-changer-box-office-collection-131-crore-ram-charan-kiara-advani-shankar-2025s-first-flop-101739953989241.html |access-date=2025-10-30 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> She will next star opposite [[Yash (actor)|Yash]] in the [[Kannada]] action film ''[[Toxic (2026 film)|Toxic]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-10-08 |title=Bengaluru Schedule Of Yash And Kiara Advani-starrer Toxic Ends |url=https://www.news18.com/india/bengaluru-schedule-of-yash-and-kiara-advani-starrer-toxic-ends-9078676.html#:~:text=Alongside%20Yash,%20Kiara%20will%20play,Kyle%20Paul%20and%20Benedict%20Garrett. |access-date=2024-10-10 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
[[File:Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani at their wedding reception in Mumbai (12).jpg|thumb|upright|Advani with her husband [[Sidharth Malhotra]] at their wedding reception in 2023]]
Despite persistent rumours of a relationship with actor [[Sidharth Malhotra]] since 2020, Advani did not publicly comment on it.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ahead-of-sidharth-malhotra-kiara-advani-s-wedding-a-look-at-the-relationship-timeline-3755208|title=Ahead Of Sidharth Malhotra-Kiara Advani's Wedding, A Look At Their Relationship Timeline|website=NDTV|access-date=5 February 2023|archive-date=9 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209054023/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/ahead-of-sidharth-malhotra-kiara-advani-s-wedding-a-look-at-the-relationship-timeline-3755208|url-status=live}}</ref> They were married on 7 February 2023 in a traditional [[Hindu wedding|Hindu ceremony]] in [[Jaisalmer]], [[Rajasthan]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kiara-advani-and-sidharth-malhotra-make-their-wedding-official-share-first-photos-as-husband-and-wife-pics-inside/articleshow/97694781.cms |title=It's official! Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra are now married! |date=7 February 2023 |work=The Times of India |access-date=27 July 2019 |archive-date=9 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209054018/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kiara-advani-and-sidharth-malhotra-make-their-wedding-official-share-first-photos-as-husband-and-wife-pics-inside/articleshow/97694781.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/decoding-sidharth-malhotra-kiara-advani-s-dreamy-wedding-look-11675814260991.html | title=Decoding Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani's dreamy wedding look | work=mint | date=8 February 2023 | access-date=13 February 2023 | archive-date=13 February 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213082137/https://www.livemint.com/news/india/decoding-sidharth-malhotra-kiara-advani-s-dreamy-wedding-look-11675814260991.html | url-status=live }}</ref> The wedding attracted significant media coverage, with their photos becoming the most-liked [[Instagram]] post in India.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kiara Advani's wedding pic with Sidharth Malhotra is most-liked Instagram post in India, leaves behind Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif |url=http://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kiara-advani-sidharth-malhotra-wedding-pic-most-liked-instagram-post-in-india-alia-bhatt-left-behind-8434404/ |work=The Indian Express |date=9 February 2023 |access-date=17 February 2023 |archive-date=12 February 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230212023337/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kiara-advani-sidharth-malhotra-wedding-pic-most-liked-instagram-post-in-india-alia-bhatt-left-behind-8434404/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Advani gave birth to their daughter, Saraayah, on 15 July 2025.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sidharth Malhotra and Kiara Advani welcome a baby girl, mother and child healthy|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/sidharth-malhotra-and-kiara-advani-welcome-a-baby-girl-mother-and-child-healthy/articleshow/122525073.cms|access-date=2025-07-15|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Bollywood actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra welcome baby girl">{{cite news|last1=|first1=|title=Bollywood actors Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra welcome baby girl|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kiara-advani-and-sidharth-malhotra-welcome-baby-girl/article69817674.ece|accessdate=17 July 2025|work=The Hindu|date=16 July 2025|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20250717042530/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kiara-advani-and-sidharth-malhotra-welcome-baby-girl/article69817674.ece|archivedate=17 July 2025|language=en-IN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Kiara Advani flaunts daughter Saraayah’s tiny hands and feet in a sweet magazine-reading session|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/kiara-advani-flaunts-daughter-saraayahs-tiny-hands-and-feet-in-a-sweet-magazine-reading-session/articleshow/126359983.cms|access-date=2026-01-07|website=The Times of India|language=en}}</ref>

== Off-screen work ==
Advani supports a number of social causes. She promoted the "Quaker Feed A Child" initiative of Smile Foundation and also supported ''[[The Quint]]''{{'}}s initiative #SpreadTheLight.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/kiara-advani-promotes-quaker-feed-child-initiative-smile-foundation/ |title=Kiara Advani promotes 'Quaker Feed A Child' initiative of Smile Foundation |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=16 October 2017 |access-date=23 December 2022 |archive-date=14 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414065858/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/kiara-advani-promotes-quaker-feed-child-initiative-smile-foundation/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thequint.com/campaigns/kiara-advani-help-educate-the-needy-spreadthelight-diwali2016-bollywood|title=Kiara Advani Promises to Make Someone Smile and #SpreadTheLight|website=The Quint|date=27 October 2016 |access-date=24 November 2021|archive-date=14 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414065858/https://www.thequint.com/campaigns/kiara-advani-help-educate-the-needy-spreadthelight-diwali2016-bollywood|url-status=live}}</ref> During [[COVID-19]] crisis, she donated to the "I Stand With Humanity" campaign, to help daily wage workers of the film and television industry.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/kiara-advani-mustafa-burmawalla-perform-charity-show-ngo/ |title=Kiara Advani and Mustafa Burmawalla perform at a charity show for an NGO |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=25 April 2017 |access-date=17 October 2022 |archive-date=14 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230414065900/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/kiara-advani-mustafa-burmawalla-perform-charity-show-ngo/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/b-town-to-the-rescue-karan-johar-taapsee-pannu-and-others-pledge-to-help-daily-wage-workers/articleshow/74828476.cms|title=B-town to the rescue: Karan Johar, Kiara Advani and others pledge to help daily wage workers|newspaper=The Economic Times|date=26 March 2020 |access-date=15 September 2021|archive-date=18 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210518165156/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/b-town-to-the-rescue-karan-johar-taapsee-pannu-and-others-pledge-to-help-daily-wage-workers/articleshow/74828476.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

Advani has performed on stage and co-hosted at the [[Filmfare Awards|Filmfare]], [[Screen Awards|Screen]] and [[Zee Cine Awards|Zee Cine]] award ceremonies.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/lifestyle/the-black-lady-this-filmfare-awards-2022-was-in-fact-kiara-advani-standing-tall-in-a-shiny-black-catsuit-3302475|title=The 'Black Lady' This Filmfare Awards 2022 Was In Fact Kiara Advani Standing Tall In A Shiny Black Catsuit|website=Filmfare|access-date= 31 August 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zeenews.india.com/lifestyle/beauty-fashion/zee-cine-awards-2023-bijli-kiara-advanis-electrifying-dance-wows-audience-2584577.html/amp|title=Zee Cine Awards 2023: Kiara Advani's Electrifying Dance Wows Audience|website=Zeenews|access-date= 17 March 2023}}</ref> In March 2023, she performed at the opening ceremony of the [[Women's Premier League (cricket)|Women's Premier League]] alongside [[Kriti Sanon]] and [[AP Dhillon]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kiara-advani-kriti-sanon-ap-dhillon-set-stage-on-fire-at-wpl-2023-opening-101677939947251-amp.html|title=Kiara Advani, Kriti Sanon set the stage on fire with a dance performance at WPL 2023, AP Dhillon sings Brown Munde. Watch|website=Hindustantimes|date=4 March 2023|access-date=4 March 2023|archive-date=4 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304203952/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kiara-advani-kriti-sanon-ap-dhillon-set-stage-on-fire-at-wpl-2023-opening-101677939947251-amp.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In October that year, she performed at an event in [[Doha]] for the "Entertainer No. 1" tour, alongside [[Shahid Kapoor]], [[Varun Dhawan]], [[Tiger Shroff]], [[Rakul Preet Singh]], [[Jacqueline Fernandez]] and [[Ash King]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/happy-focused-faces-of-varun-dhawan-shahid-kapoor-kiara-advani-and-more-4458540|title=Viral: Shahid Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Tiger Shroff, Kiara Advani In Doha|website=NDTV|access-date= 7 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/star-power-male|title=Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani, Rakul Preet Singh, and King gear up for Entertainer No. 1 in Qatar; watch BTS|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=15 March 2016 |access-date= 6 October 2023}}</ref>

== Artistry and media image ==
[[File:Kiara Advani graces the launch of Tira Beauty’s first campaign (cropped).jpg|left|thumb|Advani at the launch of Tira in 2023]]

Raghuvendra Singh of ''[[Filmfare]]'' finds Advani to be "charming, vivacious and always full on energy".<ref>{{Cite web |author=Raghuvendra Singh |work=Filmfare |title=Kiara Advani opens up on her career and her co-stars! |access-date=30 March 2022 |url=https://m.filmfare.com/interviews/kiara-advani-opens-up-on-sidharth-malhotra-kartik-aaryan-varun-dhawan-and-akshay-kumar-47327.html |archive-date=17 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517171537/https://m.filmfare.com/interviews/kiara-advani-opens-up-on-sidharth-malhotra-kartik-aaryan-varun-dhawan-and-akshay-kumar-47327.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Shama Bhagat of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' notes, "After almost written off by critics after her debut film, Advani had taken the failure in her stride and is evidently on a success spree with hit after hit."<ref>{{Cite web |author=Shama Bhagat |work=The New Indian Express |title=Producers have started trusting me a lot now: Actor Kiara Advani |date=16 July 2022 |access-date=19 July 2022 |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2022/jul/17/interview-producers-have-started-trusting-me-a-lot-now-actor-kiara-advani-2476581.html |archive-date=19 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220719092018/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2022/jul/17/interview-producers-have-started-trusting-me-a-lot-now-actor-kiara-advani-2476581.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |work=Zee News |title=Happy Birthday Kiara Advani: 5 top-notch movies of the actress one MUST watch! |access-date=30 September 2022 |url=https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/happy-birthday-kiara-advani-5-top-notch-movies-of-the-actress-one-must-watch-2491386.html |archive-date=8 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808191253/https://zeenews.india.com/bollywood/happy-birthday-kiara-advani-5-top-notch-movies-of-the-actress-one-must-watch-2491386.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

Advani is an endorser for several brands and products, including [[Audi]], [[Galaxy (chocolate bar)|Galaxy Chocolate]], [[Colgate (toothpaste)|Colgate]], and [[Slice (drink)|Slice]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kiara-advani-replaces-katrina-kaif-as-slice-brand-ambassador-fans-react-watch-101677830416592-amp.html|title=Kiara Advani replaces Katrina Kaif as Slice brand ambassador, fans say 'woh maza nahi aaya'. Watch|website=Hindustantimes|date=3 March 2023|access-date=3 March 2023|archive-date=3 March 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230303123621/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/kiara-advani-replaces-katrina-kaif-as-slice-brand-ambassador-fans-react-watch-101677830416592-amp.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/kiara-advani-becomes-the-first-female-brand-ambassador-for-audi-poses-with-rs-1-58-crore-worth-car/|title=Kiara Advani becomes the first female brand ambassador for Audi; poses with Rs. 1.58 crore worth car|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=15 December 2021 |access-date= 15 December 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/colgate-visible-white-ropes-in-kiara-advani-as-its-new-brand-ambassador/79741790|title=Colgate Visible White ropes in Kiara Advani as its new brand ambassador|website=BrandEquity|access-date= 15 December 2020}}</ref> In 2019, she took part in a campaign as brand ambassador for [[Giordano International|Giordano]] handbags.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/kiara-advani-new-face-lifestyle-brand-giordano/ |title=Kiara Advani is the new face of a lifestyle brand, Giordano |date=26 September 2019 |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=26 September 2019 |archive-date=27 September 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927132928/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/kiara-advani-new-face-lifestyle-brand-giordano/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2020, she collaborated with [[Myntra]] and in 2022, she was signed by the Spanish retailer [[Mango (retailer)|Mango]] for an Indian campaign.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/myntra-announces-kiara-advani-as-new-brand-ambassador/77846374 |title=Myntra announces Kiara Advani as new brand ambassador |work=The Times of India |access-date=31 August 2020 |archive-date=22 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210122230351/https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/myntra-announces-kiara-advani-as-new-brand-ambassador/77846374 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.campaignindia.in/article/kiara-advani-is-brand-ambassador-for-mango-in-india/477404 |title=Kiara Advani is brand ambassador for Mango in India |publisher=campaignindia.in |access-date=22 August 2022 |archive-date=23 September 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923052017/https://www.campaignindia.in/article/kiara-advani-is-brand-ambassador-for-mango-in-india/477404 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2023, [[Reliance Retail]]'s beauty brand Tira and [[Quaker Oats Company]] signed her as an ambassador.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/kareena-kapoor-suhana-khan-kiara-advani-sparkle-faces-tira-beautys-empowering-new-campaign/|title=Kareena Kapoor, Suhana Khan, and Kiara Advani sparkle as the faces of Tira Beauty's empowering new campaign|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|date=September 2023 |access-date= 1 September 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-quaker-onboards-kiara-advani-and-sidharth-malhotra-as-brand-ambassadors-3345225/lite/|title=Quaker onboards Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra as brand ambassadors|website=FinancialExpress|date=22 December 2023 |access-date= 22 December 2023}}</ref> Advani's brand value was estimated by [[Kroll Inc.]] (formerly Duff & Phelps) to be US$60 million in 2023, the twelfth-highest among Indian celebrities and third-highest among actresses.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.punjabnewsexpress.com/news/news/alia-deepika-and-kiara-become-the-top-three-bollywood-actresses-in-indias-most-valuable-celebrities-list-253335|title=Alia, Deepika and Kiara become the top three Bollywood actresses in India's most valuable celebrities list|website=PunjabNewsExpress|access-date= 19 June 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/alia-bhatt-beats-deepika-padukone-amasses-a-brand-value-of-101-1-million-in-2023-13784176.html/amp|title=Alia Bhatt beats Deepika Padukone, amasses a brand value of $101.1 million in 2023|website=First Post|date=20 June 2024 |access-date= 20 June 2024}}</ref>

Advani has featured in ''[[The Times of India]]''{{'s}} listing of the "Most Desirable Woman", ranking sixth in 2019<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.aninews.in/news/business/disha-patani-tops-the-times-50-most-desirable-women-2019-list20200829103342/ |title=Disha Patani tops The Times 50 Most Desirable Women 2019 list |publisher=ANI |access-date=29 August 2020 |archive-date=15 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200915042809/https://www.aninews.in/news/business/disha-patani-tops-the-times-50-most-desirable-women-2019-list20200829103342/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and fourth in 2020.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-times-most-desirable-woman-of-2020-rhea-chakraborty-living-through-a-trial-by-fire-gracefully/articleshow/83312150.cms |title=The Times Most Desirable Woman of 2020: Rhea Chakraborty - Living through a trial by fire, gracefully |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=28 February 2022 |archive-date=8 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608013431/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/the-times-most-desirable-woman-of-2020-rhea-chakraborty-living-through-a-trial-by-fire-gracefully/articleshow/83312150.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> In 2019 and 2022, [[Rediff.com]] placed her at fourth and seventh, respectively, in their listing of the top 10 Popular Stars of Bollywood Cinema.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/meet-the-top-10-stars-of-indian-cinema-and-television/20191205.htm|title=Meet the TOP 10 Stars of Indian Cinema|website=Rediff|access-date= 5 December 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/the-10-most-popular-stars-of-2022/20221207.htm|title=The 10 Most Popular Stars of 2022|website=[[Bollywood Hungama]]|access-date= 7 December 2022}}</ref> In 2021, Advani was listed in the Most-in demand actors across the globe, Notably, she were the only female actress making her way to the list only behind [[Priyanka Chopra Jonas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://popdiaries.com/2021/08/26/kiara-advani-wins-a-spot-as-most-in-demand-actresses-worldwide-with-priyanka-chopra-jonas/|title=Kiara Advani wins a spot as most-in demand actresses worldwide with Priyanka Chopra Jonas|website=Popdiaries|access-date= 26 August 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/shah-rukh-khan-priyanka-chopra-top-list-of-worlds-most-in-demand-actors-in-new-survey-7469999/lite/|title=Kiara Advani wins a spot as most-in demand actresses worldwide with Priyanka Chopra Jonas|website=Indianexpress|access-date= 26 August 2021}}</ref> In 2022, ''[[GQ (Indian edition)|GQ India]]'' ranked Advani in their "30 Most Influential Young Indians" listings and named her one of the best dressed celebrities in the country.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kappal |first=Arun JanardhanArman KhanSaumyaa VohraNidhi GuptaParth CharanJamie AlterBhanuj |title=Meet GQ's 30 Most Influential Young Indians of 2022 |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/meet-gq-30-most-influential-young-indians-of-2022 |access-date=29 August 2022 |website=GQ India |date=29 April 2022 |language=en-IN |archive-date=24 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220724110217/https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/meet-gq-30-most-influential-young-indians-of-2022 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.gqindia.com/look-good/content/gq-best-dressed-2022?usqp=mq331AQIUAKwASCAAgM%3D&_js_v=a9&_gsa=1#referrer=https%3A%2F%2F&csi=1&ashare=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gqindia.com%2Flook-good%2Fcontent%2Fgq-best-dressed-2022 |title=GQ Best Dressed 2022 |date=29 September 2022 |work=GQ India |language=en}}</ref> In 2023, Advani became the most searched personality on [[Google]] in India.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/google-year-in-search-2023-jawan-in-top-3-films-kiara-advani-among-top-actors-2474599-2023-12-11 |title=Google Year in Search 2023: 'Jawan' in top 3 films, Kiara Advani among top actors |access-date=11 December 2023 |work=India Today |language=en}}</ref> In 2024, she was placed 33rd on [[IMDb]]'s List of 100 Most Viewed Indian Stars.<ref>{{Cite web |accessdate=29 August 2024 |title=Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan Top IMDb’s List of Most Viewed Indian Stars |url=https://variety.com/2024/film/news/deepika-padukone-shah-rukh-khan-imdb-indian-stars-list-1236018332/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241122092159/https://variety.com/2024/film/news/deepika-padukone-shah-rukh-khan-imdb-indian-stars-list-1236018332/ |archive-date=22 November 2024 |website=Variety}}</ref> As of 2024, she is among India's highest tax-paying celebrities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kareena-kapoor-is-the-highest-tax-paying-female-celebrity-in-india-kiara-advani-katrina-kaif-follow-report-9551948/lite/|title=Kareena Kapoor is the highest tax-paying female celebrity in India, Kiara Advani, Katrina Kaif follow: report|website=TheIndianExpress|access-date= 5 September 2024}}</ref>

==Filmography==
{{Pending films key}}
=== Films ===
*''All films are in Hindi unless otherwise noted.''
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!scope="col"| Title
!scope="col"| Role
! class="unsortable" scope="col"|Notes
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| 2014
! scope="row" | ''[[Fugly (film)|Fugly]]''
| Devika Sharma
|
|<ref name="hindustantimes.com"/>
|-
|2016
! scope="row" | ''[[M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story]]''
| Sakshi Rawat
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=31 May 2020 |title=Kiara Advani did screen test for role of MS Dhoni's girlfriend, wife |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kiara-advani-did-screen-test-for-role-of-ms-dhonis-girlfriend-wife-3052425/ |access-date=13 March 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=2 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102200020/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kiara-advani-did-screen-test-for-role-of-ms-dhonis-girlfriend-wife-3052425/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| 2017
! scope="row" | ''[[Machine (2017 film)|Machine]]''
| Sarah Thapar
|
|<ref name="telanganatoday.com"/>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2018
! scope="row" |''[[Bharat Ane Nenu]]''
| Vasumathi
|[[Telugu language|Telugu]] film
|<ref name="indianexpress.com"/>
|-
! scope="row" |''[[Lust Stories]]''
|Megha Upadhyay
|{{no wrap|Karan Johar's}} segment
|<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=30 May 2022 |title=Kiara Advani: 'Lust Stories' Was A Choice I Made Because I Wanted To Work With Karan Johar |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/kiara-advani-lust-stories-was-a-choice-i-made-because-i-wanted-to-work-with-karan-johar-news-199335 |access-date=17 July 2022 |magazine=Outlook India |archive-date=14 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014112408/https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/kiara-advani-lust-stories-was-a-choice-i-made-because-i-wanted-to-work-with-karan-johar-news-199335 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2019
! scope="row" |''[[Vinaya Vidheya Rama]]''
| Seetha
| Telugu film
|<ref name="ReferenceA"/>
|-
! scope="row" |''[[Kalank]]''
|Lajjo
|Special appearance
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Varun Dhawan gushes about Kiara Advani in Kalank: Asked her just once to be part of First Class |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/varun-dhawan-gushes-about-kiara-advani-in-kalank-asked-her-just-once-to-be-part-of-first-class-1486733-2019-03-26 |access-date=13 March 2022 |website=India Today |date=26 March 2019 |language=en |archive-date=13 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313060108/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/bollywood/story/varun-dhawan-gushes-about-kiara-advani-in-kalank-asked-her-just-once-to-be-part-of-first-class-1486733-2019-03-26 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" |''[[Kabir Singh]]''
|Preeti Sikka
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 October 2020 |title=Kiara Advani feels it's unfair that people reduced Kabir Singh to 'one slap', says she anticipated the backlash |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/kiara-advani-feels-it-s-unfair-that-people-reduced-kabir-singh-to-one-slap-says-she-anticipated-the-backlash/story-lf35dEICQMzLZNFAIciJkL.html |access-date=13 March 2022 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en |archive-date=13 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313060051/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/kiara-advani-feels-it-s-unfair-that-people-reduced-kabir-singh-to-one-slap-says-she-anticipated-the-backlash/story-lf35dEICQMzLZNFAIciJkL.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" |''[[Good Newwz]]''
|Monika Batra
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 December 2019 |title=Kiara Advani: Feel lucky to be a part of Good Newwz |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kiara-advani-on-2019-films-good-newwz-kabir-singh-kalank-6158089/ |access-date=13 March 2022 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |archive-date=13 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313060259/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kiara-advani-on-2019-films-good-newwz-kabir-singh-kalank-6158089/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2020
! scope="row" |''[[Guilty (2020 film)|Guilty]]''
|Nanki Dutta
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 July 2021 |title=Kiara Advani: From Kabir Singh to Guilty, a look at her most remarkable films! |url=https://zeenews.india.com/photos/entertainment/happy-birthday-kiara-advani-from-kabir-singh-to-guilty-a-look-at-her-most-remarkable-films-2380426 |access-date=13 March 2022 |website=Zee News |language=en |archive-date=23 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220523140507/https://zeenews.india.com/photos/entertainment/happy-birthday-kiara-advani-from-kabir-singh-to-guilty-a-look-at-her-most-remarkable-films-2380426 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" |''[[Laxmii]]''
|Rashmi Rajput
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |title='Laxmii' actor Kiara Advani says 'life's come a full circle' on romancing Akshay Kumar who launched her in Bollywood |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-laxmii-actor-kiara-advani-says-life-s-come-a-full-circle-on-romancing-akshay-kumar-who-launched-her-in-bollywood-2854529 |access-date=13 March 2022 |website=DNA India |language=en |archive-date=13 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313060107/https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-laxmii-actor-kiara-advani-says-life-s-come-a-full-circle-on-romancing-akshay-kumar-who-launched-her-in-bollywood-2854529 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" |''[[Indoo Ki Jawani]]''
|Indoo Gupta
|
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 March 2021 |title=Kiara Advani's pizzazz cannot save a script that has the subtlety of a scream - Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/indoo-ki-jawani-movie-review-kiara-advanis-pizzazz-cannot-save-a-script-that-has-the-subtlety-of-a-scream-9371891.html |access-date=13 March 2022 |website=Firstpost |language=en |archive-date=13 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313060049/https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/indoo-ki-jawani-movie-review-kiara-advanis-pizzazz-cannot-save-a-script-that-has-the-subtlety-of-a-scream-9371891.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| 2021
! scope="row" |''[[Shershaah]]''
| Dimple Cheema
|
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Chaubey |first=Pranita |date=2 May 2019 |title=Kiara Advani Joins The Cast Of The Vikram Batra Biopic, Now Called ''Shershaah'' |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kiara-advani-joins-the-cast-of-the-vikram-batra-biopic-now-called-shershaah-2032033 |publisher=NDTV |access-date=19 May 2022 |archive-date=19 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220519114941/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kiara-advani-joins-the-cast-of-the-vikram-batra-biopic-now-called-shershaah-2032033 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |2022
! scope="row" |''[[Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2]]''
| Reet Thakur
|
|<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-kartik-aaryan-and-kiara-advani-kick-start-shooting-for-the-much-awaited-sequel/articleshow/71500362.cms |title='Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2': Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani kick-start shooting for the much-awaited sequel |date=9 October 2019 |work=The Times of India |access-date=9 October 2019 |archive-date=10 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010073009/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/bhool-bhulaiyaa-2-kartik-aaryan-and-kiara-advani-kick-start-shooting-for-the-much-awaited-sequel/articleshow/71500362.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" |''[[Jugjugg Jeeyo]]''
|Nainaa Sharma
|
|<ref name="JJJ">{{Cite news |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/neetu-kapoor-feels-rishi-kapoor-s-love-and-presence-as-she-starts-jug-jugg-jeeyo-shooting-1741269-2020-11-16 |title=Neetu Kapoor feels Rishi Kapoor's love and presence as she starts Jug Jugg Jeeyo shooting |access-date=16 November 2020 |first=Vibha |last=Maru |date=16 November 2020 |work=India Today |archive-date=16 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116072156/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/neetu-kapoor-feels-rishi-kapoor-s-love-and-presence-as-she-starts-jug-jugg-jeeyo-shooting-1741269-2020-11-16 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" |''[[Govinda Naam Mera]]''
| Suku Shetty
|
|<ref>{{cite news |title=Karan Johar announces Govinda Naam Mera starring Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar and Kiara Advani |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/karan-johar-announces-govinda-naam-mera-starring-vicky-kaushal-bhumi-pednekar-and-kiara-advani/ |access-date=12 November 2021 |work=Bollywood Hungama |date=12 November 2021 |language=en |archive-date=12 November 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211112044636/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/karan-johar-announces-govinda-naam-mera-starring-vicky-kaushal-bhumi-pednekar-and-kiara-advani/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
|2023
! scope="row" |''[[Satyaprem Ki Katha]]''
| Katha Kapadia
|
|<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/kiara-advani-wraps-shoot-satyaprem-ki-katha-shares-bts-photos/|title=Kiara Advani wraps up the shoot of Satyaprem Ki Katha; shares BTS photos|work=Bollywood Hungama|date=29 April 2023|access-date=30 April 2023|archive-date=30 April 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230430051241/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/kiara-advani-wraps-shoot-satyaprem-ki-katha-shares-bts-photos/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2025
! scope="row" |''[[Game Changer (film)|Game Changer]]''
| Dr. Deepika
| Telugu film
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Kiara Advani dazzles in Game Changer new poster as Jabilamma, unveiled on her birthday |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/kiara-advani-dazzles-game-changer-new-poster-jabilamma-unveiled-birthday/ |access-date=31 July 2024 |website=Bollywood Hungama |date=31 July 2024}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" |''[[War 2 (film)|War 2]]''
| Wing Commander Kavya Luthra
|
| <ref>{{Cite news |title=War 2 shoot begins in Spain, director Ayan Mukerji clicked filming car chase.|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/war-2-shoot-begins-in-spain-director-ayan-mukerji-clicked-filming-car-chase-see-videos-pics-8988807/ |date=18 October 2023 |access-date=18 October 2023 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref>
|-
| 2026
| scope="row" {{Pending film|[[Toxic (2026 film)|Toxic]]}}
| Nadia
| [[Kannada]]-[[English language|English]] bilingual film; Post-production
| <ref>{{Cite web |title=Yash and Kiara Advani gear up for romantic sequences in Toxic amid Mumbai schedule: Report|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/yash-kiara-advani-gear-romantic-sequences-toxic-amid-mumbai-schedule-report/ |date=7 October 2024 |access-date=7 October 2024 |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable"| Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref.
|-
|2018
! scope="row"| ''[[Masaba Masaba]]''
| {{Sort|Herself|Herself}}
| Cameo appearance
|<ref>{{Cite news |last=Jain |first=Arushi |date=14 August 2020 |title=Masaba Masaba trailer: Neena Gupta and Masaba Gupta promise a whole lot of fun |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/masaba-masaba-trailer-netflix-neena-gupta-masaba-gupta-6554418/ |url-status=live |access-date=15 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220210194832/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/masaba-masaba-trailer-netflix-neena-gupta-masaba-gupta-6554418/ |archive-date=10 February 2022}}</ref>
|-
|}

=== Music video appearances ===
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|-
! scope="col"| Year
! scope="col"| Title
! scope="col"| Singer(s)
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Ref.
|-
|2018
! scope="row" | "Urvashi"
|[[Yo Yo Honey Singh]]
|<ref name="The Times of India">{{cite web |date=26 September 2018 |title=Watch: The teaser of Yo Yo Honey Singh's music video 'Urvashi' starring Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani out |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/watch-the-teaser-of-yo-yo-honey-singhs-music-video-urvashi-starring-shahid-kapoor-and-kiara-advani-out/articleshow/65969166.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180927014851/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/music/news/watch-the-teaser-of-yo-yo-honey-singhs-music-video-urvashi-starring-shahid-kapoor-and-kiara-advani-out/articleshow/65969166.cms |archive-date=27 September 2018 |access-date=26 September 2018 |work=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2020
! scope="row" | "Kudi Nu Nachne De"
|[[Vishal Dadlani]], [[Sachin–Jigar]]
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/angrezi-medium-song-kudi-nu-nachne-de-alia-bhatt-katrina-kaif-and-anushka-sharma-will-set-your-mood--2189862 |title=Angrezi Medium Song Kudi Nu Nachne De: Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif And Anushka Sharma Will Set Your Mood For The Week |publisher=NDTV |date=4 March 2020 |access-date=5 March 2020 |archive-date=5 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200305134048/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/angrezi-medium-song-kudi-nu-nachne-de-alia-bhatt-katrina-kaif-and-anushka-sharma-will-set-your-mood--2189862 |url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | "Muskurayega India"
|[[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]]
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Inspirational Hindi Song 'Muskurayega India' {{!}} Hindi Video Songs |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/inspirational-hindi-song-muskurayega-india-ft-akshay-kumar-kartik-aaryan-tiger-shroff-ayushmann-khurrana-kriti-sanon-bhumi-pednekar-raj-kumar-rao-vicky-kaushal-and-more/videoshow/75025219.cms |url-status=live |access-date=11 August 2021 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=29 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129092603/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/entertainment/music/hindi/inspirational-hindi-song-muskurayega-india-ft-akshay-kumar-kartik-aaryan-tiger-shroff-ayushmann-khurrana-kriti-sanon-bhumi-pednekar-raj-kumar-rao-vicky-kaushal-and-more/videoshow/75025219.cms }}</ref>
|}

== Awards and nominations ==
{{see also|List of awards and nominations received by Kiara Advani}}

Advani has received two [[Filmfare Awards]] nominations - [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]] for ''Shershaah'' (2022) and ''Satyaprem Ki Katha'' (2024) and two [[International Indian Film Academy Awards|IIFA Awards]] nominations - [[IIFA Award for Best Actress|Best Actress in a Leading Role]] for the same.

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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== External links ==
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Yash (actor)

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{{Short description|Indian actor and producer}}
{{Distinguish|Yash Dasgupta}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2025}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Yash
| image = Yash during toxic trailer launch event.jpg
| caption = Yash in 2026
| birth_name = Naveen Kumar
| birth_date = {{birth-date and age|8 January 1985}}
| birth_place = [[Hassan district|Boovanahalli]], [[Karnataka]], India
| alma_mater = [[K.L.E. Society's S. Nijalingappa College|K.L.E. College]]
| occupation = Actor
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Radhika Pandit]]|2016}}
| children = 2
| yearsactive = 2004–present
}}

'''Naveen Kumar''' (born 8 January 1985), known professionally as '''Yash''',<ref>{{Cite news | title=Rocking Star Yash: The Story Behind His Real Name Naveen | website=Kannada News Today|url=https://kannadanews.today/english-news/rocking-star-yash-the-story-behind-his-real-name-naveen/ }}</ref> is an Indian actor who works in [[Kannada cinema]]. Yash is a recipient of several accolades including three [[Filmfare Awards South]] and five [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Yash |newspaper=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Yash |access-date=5 August 2023 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=17 April 2022 |title=KGF: How Yash Starrer Went From Competing With Shah Rukh Khan, Dhanush To Becoming A Global Phenomenon |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kgf-how-yash-starrer-went-from-competing-with-shah-rukh-khan-dhanush-to-becoming-a-global-phenomenon-5000215.html |access-date=5 August 2023 |website=News18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=8 March 2023 |title=Yash's first gift to Radhika Pandit will leave you in splits; Reveals if KGF star's beard still bothers her |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/yashs-first-gift-to-radhika-pandit-will-leave-you-splits-reveals-if-his-kgf-stars-beard-still-bothers-her-1211762 |access-date=5 August 2023 |website=PINKVILLA |archive-date=5 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230805062456/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/yashs-first-gift-to-radhika-pandit-will-leave-you-splits-reveals-if-his-kgf-stars-beard-still-bothers-her-1211762 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

Yash began his career with appearances in several television series in the 2000s. He made his film debut in 2007 with ''[[Jambada Hudugi]]''. The 2008 romantic drama ''[[Moggina Manasu]]'', for which he received the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada|Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]], proved to be a breakthrough role for Yash.

His first film in a leading role, ''[[Rocky (2008 film)|Rocky]]'' (2008), was poorly received by critics and a box office flop. Yash went on to establish himself as a leading actor of [[Kannada cinema]] with the college romance ''[[Googly (2013 film)|Googly]]'' (2013), comedy-drama ''[[Raja Huli]]'' (2013), fantasy action ''[[Gajakesari]]'' (2014), romantic comedy ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari]]'' (2014), action comedy film ''[[Masterpiece (2015 film)|Masterpiece]]'' (2015) and action romance ''[[Santhu Straight Forward]]'' (2016), all of which became commercial successes. The [[pan-Indian film|pan-India success]] of [[Prashanth Neel]]'s [[KGF (film series)|''KGF'' duology]] which consists of ''[[KGF: Chapter 1]]'' (2018) and ''[[KGF: Chapter 2]]'' (2022), helped Yash attain nationwide recognition. The former earned him the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada]] and the latter ranks as the [[Highest-grossing Kannada films|highest-grossing Kannada film worldwide]].

Yash is a philanthropist and promotes social causes through the Yasho Marga Foundation, a charitable foundation established by him and his wife. Yash is married to actress [[Radhika Pandit]], with whom he has two children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/south/yash-adopts-50-drought-hit-karnataka-villages|title=Kannada actor Yash to provide water to 50 drought-hit villages|website=Asianet Newsable}}</ref>

== Early life and television roles ==
Yash was born on 8 January 1985 in Boovanahalli, a [[village]] in [[Hassan district]], [[Karnataka]], India.<ref name="i078">{{cite web |last=Saxena |first=Shashwati |date=2022-04-20 |title=10 Things about Yash in KGF every true fan needs to know |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/spotlight/web-stories/10-things-about-yash-in-kgf-every-true-fan-needs-to-know/photostory/90954160.cms |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=Times of India}}</ref><ref name="j070">{{cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Latha |date=2022-04-24 |title=The rise of Kannada star Yash, from B.V. Karanth's theatre group to 'KGF: Chapter 2' |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/the-rise-of-kannada-star-yash-from-b-v-karanths-theatre-group-to-kgf-chapter-2-8402621.html |access-date=2025-07-06 |website=Moneycontrol}}</ref> He was given two names: Naveen legally, and his mother's side of the family named him Yashwanth.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/kgf-actor-yash-father-worked-as-bus-conductor-he-didnt-have-place-to-live-all-about-star-struggles-5361043/|title=KGF actor Yash's father worked as bus conductor, he didn't have place to live – all about star's struggles|first=Vineeta|last=Kumar|date=27 April 2022|publisher=[[Zee Media Corporation]]|access-date=2 May 2022|archive-date=30 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220430014811/https://www.india.com/entertainment/kgf-actor-yash-father-worked-as-bus-conductor-he-didnt-have-place-to-live-all-about-star-struggles-5361043/|url-status=live}}</ref>{{efn|The variant spelling Yeshwaant is also reported in sources.<ref name="AvoidRocky" />}} Yashwanth was chosen as they believed his time of birth [[Astrological symbols|astrologically]] necessitated a name beginning with the letter [[wikt:ಯ|ಯ]] (ya).<ref name="mom" /> In keeping with a [[Hindu]] tradition of giving children a deity's epithet, Yash was described as ''Nanjundeshwara'' ("poison-drinker god", referring to [[Shiva]]).<ref name="mom" /><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/330705/temple-river.html|title=Temple by the river|newspaper=Deccan Herald|date=7 May 2013|access-date=18 May 2022|author=B.V. Prakash}}</ref> Before starting his acting career, he was advised by others in the industry to adopt a [[stage name]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/kgf-star-yash-changed-his-screen-name-yash-from-his-real-name-friends-addressed-him-as-tiger|title=रॉकिंग स्टार: इस वजह से केजीएफ फेम यश ने बदला था अपना असली नाम, दोस्तों के बीच दूसरे नाम से मशहूर हैं 'रॉकी भाई'|newspaper=[[Amar Ujala]]|language=Hindi|date=28 August 2021|access-date=2 May 2022|first=Vijayashree|last=Gaur|archive-date=13 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210913024535/https://www.amarujala.com/photo-gallery/entertainment/bollywood/kgf-star-yash-changed-his-screen-name-yash-from-his-real-name-friends-addressed-him-as-tiger|url-status=live}}</ref> Desiring to stand out with a name that was unique, he shortened Yashwanth to Yash.<ref name="jaby">{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSlASvnqHkA | title=K.G.F. Star Yash Interview by Jaby and Achara|via=[[YouTube]]|time=24:42|quote=I had another name Yashwanth, so when I came here I just made it as Yash. I wanted it to be very unique; like you said, it should be one name.|date=21 December 2018|access-date=2 May 2022}}</ref>

Yash's father, Arun Kumar, was a driver for the [[Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation]] and later the [[Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation]]. His mother, Pushpa, is a homemaker.<ref name="Thaker">{{cite magazine|title=Yash: The chosen 'hero'|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/south-celebrity-special-2021/yash-the-chosen-hero/71111/1|url-status=live|access-date=2 May 2022|magazine=[[Forbes India]]|first=Naini|last=Thaker|date=21 October 2021|archive-date=26 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026052628/https://www.forbesindia.com/article/south-celebrity-special-2021/yash-the-chosen-hero/71111/1}}</ref><ref name="heraldsuccess">{{cite news |last=Kumar|first=S. Nanda|title=He spells success|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/312568/he-spells-success.html|newspaper=Deccan Herald|access-date=28 December 2018|date=16 February 2013|archive-date=28 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181228083027/https://www.deccanherald.com/content/312568/he-spells-success.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He has a younger sister, Nandini, who is married to a computer engineer.<ref name="heraldsuccess" /> Yash aspired to be an actor from a young age and actively participated in theatre and dance competitions at his school in [[Mysore]].<ref name="Thaker" /> When he was young, his family also ran a provision store, where he would help out regularly.<ref name=":300" /> Yash wanted to quit school and pursue full-time acting after completing grade 10 but had to complete senior school at the demand of his parents.<ref name="Thaker" /> He studied at the Mahajana Education Society for all his school years.<ref name="alma mater">{{Cite news |date=7 January 2011 |title=A hero from childhood |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/127219/a-hero-childhood.html |newspaper=Deccan Herald |access-date=9 March 2020 |archive-date=14 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414093941/https://www.deccanherald.com/content/127219/a-hero-childhood.html |author=Sreekantswamy B. |url-status=live }}</ref> His parents initially disapproved of his acting ambitions, and his father wanted him to be a government officer.<ref name=":300" /> In 2003, they relented and allowed him to move to [[Bangalore]] at the age of 16 to work on a film as an assistant director, but stated that he would not be allowed to go back if he returned.<ref name="Thaker" /> The project was cancelled after only two days of filming, but Yash stayed in [[Bengaluru|Bangalore]].<ref name="Thaker" /> He stated he had {{INRConvert|300|year=2003}} with him at the time.<ref name=":300">{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/had-just-rs-300-when-i-came-bengaluru-kgf-star-yash-speaks-tnm-94433|title=Had just Rs 300 when I came to Bengaluru: 'KGF' star Yash speaks to TNM|newspaper=The News Minute|date=3 January 2019|access-date=8 May 2022|last=K. Jha|first=Subhash}}</ref> He joined a theatre group, the Benaka drama troupe, which was formed by dramatist [[B. V. Karanth]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Yash honed his acting skills in theatre|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/did-you-know-/Yash-honed-his-acting-skills-in-theatre/articleshow/40574408.cms|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=26 January 2017|date=21 August 2014|archive-date=10 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190110010931/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/did-you-know-/Yash-honed-his-acting-skills-in-theatre/articleshow/40574408.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> He worked as a backstage worker and was paid {{INRConvert|50}} per day.<ref name="Thaker" />

Yash eventually became a backup actor, and in 2004, portrayed [[Balarama]], the lead role in a play.<ref name="Thaker" /> While still working in theatre, he made his television debut the same year with the teleserial ''Uttarayana''.<ref name="heraldsuccess" /> In 2005, he was offered a role in the teleserial ''Nanda Gokula'', where he starred alongside [[Radhika Pandit]].<ref name="Thaker" /> He went on to appear in several other teleserials such as [[T. N. Seetharam]]'s ''Male Billu'' and ''Preeti Illada Mele''.<ref name="heraldsuccess" /><ref name="Thaker" /> Once Yash had secured a stable income, his parents moved in with him to [[Bengaluru]].<ref name="Thaker" /> During this time, he was offered roles in seven films, but his insistence on having the script for each film made available to him was viewed as "arrogance from a newcomer" and often refused.<ref name="Thaker" />

== Career ==
=== Film debut and breakthrough (2008–2012) ===
Yash debuted in 2007 with a supporting role in [[Priya Hassan]]'s ''[[Jambada Hudugi]]'', which saw him play a man whose infertile wife seeks [[uterus transplantation]].<ref name="I">{{cite web | url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/jambhada-hudugi-review-kannada-movie-8741 | title=Jambhada Hudugi review. Jambhada Hudugi Kannada movie review, story, rating | work=Indiaglitz | date=15 June 2007 | access-date=1 January 2023 | archive-date=6 October 2025 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251006041225/https://www.indiaglitz.com/jambhada-hudugi-review-kannada-movie-8741 | url-status=dead }}</ref> A critic from ''Indiaglitz'' wrote that "Yash is very good in his debut".<ref name="I"/> He next played the romantic interest of his ''Nanda Gokula'' co-actor [[Radhika Pandit]]'s character in the teen drama ''[[Moggina Manasu]]'' (2008), directed by [[Shashank (director)|Shashank]], which follows the love lives of four girls who become friends in college.<ref name="Mogginaworks" /> He was cast in a last-minute decision after Shashank's initial choice for the role fractured their leg and required rest for six months. Shashank then happened to see Yash in an episode of ''Preeti Illada Mele'' and was impressed by his performance. Yash was sporting a beard for ''Preeti Illada Mele'' but Shashank reached out to him and convinced him to shave clean for the role.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ottplay.com/interview/yash-is-a-pan-india-star-today-due-to-his-commitment-to-his-craft-says-moggina-manasu-maker-shashank/857200bffb301|title=Yash is a pan-India star today due to his commitment to his craft, says Moggina Manasu maker Shashank|first=Prathibha|last=Joy|website=Ottplay|publisher=[[HT Media]]|date=7 January 2022|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=3 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503044220/https://www.ottplay.com/interview/yash-is-a-pan-india-star-today-due-to-his-commitment-to-his-craft-says-moggina-manasu-maker-shashank/857200bffb301|url-status=live}}</ref> R.G. Vijayasarathy of ''[[Rediff.com]]'' found the film worked despite its screenplay and highlighted Yash's performance among the male cast as impressive.<ref name="Mogginaworks" /> The role won him the [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada|Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor]] in [[Kannada]] at the [[56th Filmfare Awards South]].<ref name="MMFilmfare">{{cite news|title=56th Idea Filmfare Awards 2008 South: The winners|newspaper=[[The Times of India]]|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/56th-Idea-Filmfare-Awards-2008-South-The-winners/articleshow/4845030.cms|access-date=5 April 2015|date=1 August 2009|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143005/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/others/news-interviews/56th-Idea-Filmfare-Awards-2008-South-The-winners/articleshow/4845030.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> The film is considered to be Yash's breakthrough project.<ref name="heraldsuccess" />

Yash then starred in the title role in the romance ''[[Rocky (2008 film)|Rocky]]'' (2008) opposite [[Bianca Desai]], playing a college student who has a troubled relationship with his parents.<ref name="AvoidRocky" /> ''Rocky'' emerged to be a critical and commercial failure; Vijayasarathy, who found him promising in ''Jambada Hudugi'' and ''Moggina Manasu'', wrote that "he looks uncomfortable here, as the role lacks clarity".<ref name="AvoidRocky">{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/avoid-rocky/20081226.htm|title=Avoid Rocky|date=26 December 2008|author=R.G. Vijayasarathy|website=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=2 May 2022|archive-date=15 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200115021322/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/avoid-rocky/20081226.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/news/story/kgf-2-yash-flop-film-rocky-disaster-box-office-collection-unknown-facts-tmov-1447053-2022-04-16|title=जब बॉक्स ऑफिस पर बुरी तरह फ्लॉप हुआ 'रॉकी', KGF स्टार Yash की इस फिल्म के बारे में जरूर जानें|work=[[Aaj Tak]]|language=Hindi|date=16 April 2022|access-date=2 May 2022|archive-date=26 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426062140/https://www.aajtak.in/entertainment/news/story/kgf-2-yash-flop-film-rocky-disaster-box-office-collection-unknown-facts-tmov-1447053-2022-04-16|url-status=live}}</ref> In the first of his two releases in 2009, the [[Sumana Kittur]]-directed action drama ''[[Kallara Santhe]]'', he played Somu, a post-graduate student and later [[auto rickshaw]] driver who is driven to consider suicide.<ref name="Kallara Santhe" /><ref name="Auto" /> To promote the film, he drove the winners of a local contest around Bangalore in an auto rickshaw, an event that attracted media attention.<ref name="Auto">{{cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-kgf-chapter-2-star-yash-turned-into-an-auto-driver-to-promote-his-2009-film-throwback-thursday-2946229|title=Throwback Thursday: When KGF Chapter 2 star Yash turned into an auto-driver to promote his 2009 film|date=14 April 2022|access-date=10 May 2022|newspaper=Daily News and Analysis}}</ref> Writing for ''[[The New Indian Express]]'', a critic was not impressed with the screenplay: "Though this film showcases contemporary issues such as extra-marital affairs, corruption and nepotism among politicians, the director has not succeeded in presenting them very well."<ref name="Kallara Santhe">{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2009/dec/19/slow-and-not-quite-steady-114419.html|title=Slow and not quite steady|newspaper=The New Indian Express|date=19 December 2009|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=3 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503191318/https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2009/dec/19/slow-and-not-quite-steady-114419.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The second release, [[Prakash (film director)|Prakash]]'s family drama ''[[Gokula (film)|Gokula]]'', featured an ensemble cast including [[Vijay Raghavendra]] and [[Pooja Gandhi]]. A critic for ''[[The Times of India]]'' found the film to appeal only to "those who love sentimental stories celebrating the bond between mothers and sons", but appreciated the starring performances, including Yash's.<ref name="Gokula">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/gokula/movie-review/5283674.cms|title=Gokula Movie Review {3/5}|newspaper=The Times of India|date=27 November 2009|access-date=3 May 2022}}</ref> Both ''Kallara Santhe'' and ''Gokula'' failed to do well commercially.<ref name="RockingStar">{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/yash-the-rise-of-the-rocking-star-1098994.html|title=Yash: The rise of the 'Rocking Star'|author=Vivek M.V.|date=8 April 2022|access-date=4 May 2022|newspaper=Deccan Herald|archive-date=4 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504135641/https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/yash-the-rise-of-the-rocking-star-1098994.html|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2010, Yash starred in the romantic comedy ''[[Modalasala]]'', alongside [[Bhama Kurup|Bhama]]. The ''[[Daily News and Analysis]]'' felt the film had "its funny moments and occasionally, an overdose of sentimental scenes" and highlighted Yash's prowess as a dancer, calling him "easily one of the best we have in [[Sandalwood (cinema)|Sandalwood]]".<ref name="Modalasala">{{cite news|url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-review-modala-sala-is-a-one-time-watch-1489026|title=Review: 'Modala Sala' is a one-time watch|first=Sunayana|last=Suresh|newspaper=Daily News and Analysis|date=9 December 2010|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=21 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821031221/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/review-review-modala-sala-is-a-one-time-watch-1489026|url-status=live}}</ref> The film was a commercial success, becoming Yash's first solo box office hit.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/birthday-special-have-you-seen-these-5-popular-yash-movies-936246.html|title=Birthday special: Have you seen these 5 popular Yash movies?|date=8 January 2021|access-date=11 May 2022|newspaper=Deccan Herald}}</ref> His next release was the crime action ''[[Rajadhani (2011 film)|Rajadhani]]'' (2011), about a group of friends who commit a murder for money and go on the run from a cop played by [[Prakash Raj]].<ref name="Rajadhani" /> The film failed to meet critical and commercial expectations, with ''[[Rediff.com]]'' saying that its promising messages were lost in consumerism, but found Yash to be the best performer among the cast: "He puts up a restrained performance and gets to play more than a motor-mouth lover boy."<ref name="Rajadhani">{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-rajadhani/20110603.htm|title=Review: Rajadhani disappoints|date=3 June 2011|first=Shruti Indira|last=Lakshminarayana|website=Rediff.com|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414185347/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-rajadhani/20110603.htm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="RockingStar" /> The same year, he appeared in ''[[Kirataka]]'', a remake of the [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language romantic comedy ''[[Kalavani]]'' (2010), playing a wayward student who falls in love with his batchmate, played by [[Oviya]].<ref name="Kirataka" /><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/karnataka-film-chamber-of-commerce-gets-set-to-let-the-secret-out/articleshow/64484219.cms|title=Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce gets set to let the secret out|access-date=11 May 2022 |newspaper=Bangalore Mirror|first=Shyam|last=Prasad S. |date=7 June 2018}}</ref> Lakshminarayana was appreciative of the film and wrote, "Yash is easily Kannada industry's best brat. The film gives him scope to exhibit his dance moves and at the same time brings out his acting talent."<ref name="Kirataka">{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-kirataka/20110627.htm |title=Review: Kirataka is a breezy entertainer|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105121657/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-kirataka/20110627.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016 |access-date=11 November 2016|website=Rediff.com|first=Shruti Indira|last=Lakshminarayana|date=27 June 2011}}</ref> With earnings of {{INR}}30 million domestically, ''Kirataka'' was one of the top-grossing Kannada films of 2011.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/top-earning-kannada-movies-of-2011/articleshow/21446749.cms|title = Top earning Kannada movies of 2011 |date=29 December 2011 |newspaper=Bangalore Mirror |access-date=11 May 2022}}</ref>

[[File:Yash Actor.jpg|thumb|200px|Yash at an event in Bangalore]]
Yash had three film releases in 2012. The romantic comedy ''[[Lucky (2012 Kannada film)|Lucky]]'' saw him play Lucky, an aspiring [[commercial director]] who gets an unrecognisable makeover and changes his name to Vicky. Vicky tried to woo Gowri (played by [[Ramya (actress)|Ramya]]), a radio jockey, but finds that she loves Lucky.<ref name="Lucky" /> Srikanth Srinivasa of ''Rediff.com'' commended the "relaxing, feel-good movie," writing, "Yash looks dashing in the second half as the well-behaved Vicky but he is also equally at ease in his earlier avatar as Lucky."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-lucky-is-a-treat-to-watch/20120224.htm|title=Review: Lucky is a treat to watch|website=Rediff.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160105121456/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-lucky-is-a-treat-to-watch/20120224.htm |archive-date=5 January 2016|date=24 February 2012|access-date=11 November 2016|first=Srikanth |last=Srinivasa}}</ref> In contrast, a critic for the [[Indo-Asian News Service]] felt it was dragged down by being "predictable, inconsistent and illogical" and stated Yash "scores well as a dancer," but disliked his chemistry with [[Ramya (actress)|Ramya]].<ref name="Lucky">{{Cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/kannada-review-lucky-is-predictable-450256.html|title=Kannada Review: 'Lucky' is predictable|work=CNN-News18|publisher=[[Indo-Asian News Service]]|date=26 February 2012|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=3 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503212858/https://www.news18.com/news/india/kannada-review-lucky-is-predictable-450256.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The action romance ''[[Jaanu (2012 film)|Jaanu]]'', directed by [[Preetham Gubbi]], followed a hotel owner who must overcome familial pressure to unite with his lover.<ref name="Jaanu">{{cite news|url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/kannada-review-jaanu-is-worth-a-watch-480445.html|title=Kannada Review: 'Jaanu' is worth a watch|work=CNN-News18|publisher=Indo-Asian News Service|access-date=3 May 2022|date=3 June 2012|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414185518/https://www.news18.com/news/india/kannada-review-jaanu-is-worth-a-watch-480445.html|url-status=live}}</ref> A critic for the Indo-Asian News Service stated the film was "good for a one-time watch" and appreciated the fight sequences involving Yash.<ref name="Jaanu" /> Both ''Lucky'' and ''Jaanu'' were fairly successful commercially.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/the-nailbiting-suspense-pertains-to-the-box-office/article3353625.ece|title=The nail-biting suspense pertains to the box office|first=Muralidhara|last=Khajane|date=26 April 2012|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=12 May 2022}}</ref><ref name="Top2012">{{cite web|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-south-top-kannada-grossers-of-2012/20130117.htm|title=The Top Kannada grossers of 2012|date=17 January 2013|website=Rediff.com|access-date=12 May 2022}}</ref> His final release of the year was [[Yograj Bhat]]'s romantic comedy ''[[Drama (2012 film)|Drama]]'', starring opposite [[Radhika Pandit]]. Shruti I.L. of ''Daily News and Analysis'' found the pair to be "a cute on-screen couple" and felt they "liven[ed] up the screen with their effortless performances."<ref name="Drama">{{cite news |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-review-drama-kannada-is-full-on-entertainment-1768941 |title=Review: 'Drama' (Kannada) is full-on entertainment |newspaper=Daily News and Analysis |date=24 November 2012 |access-date=4 May 2022 |author=Shruti I.L. |archive-date=26 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426134501/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-review-drama-kannada-is-full-on-entertainment-1768941 |url-status=live }}</ref> It was one of the highest-grossing [[Kannada cinema|Kannada films]] of 2012.<ref name="Top2012" />

=== Established actor (2013–2017) ===
[[File:Yash Kannada actor.jpg|thumb|Yash in 2015]]
Yash first appeared on-screen in 2013 in the Kannada-Tamil bilingual ''[[Chandra (film)|Chandra]]'', with a cameo appearance in the song "Tasse Otthu" (Kannada)/"Raaja Raajan" (Tamil).<ref name="Chandra"/> He then starred in ''[[Googly (2013 film)|Googly]]'', a college romance directed by [[Pavan Wadeyar]], playing Sharath, a misogynist university student who dates Swathi (played by [[Kriti Kharbanda]]), but breaks up with her after being convinced that she is cheating on him. Years later, he becomes a successful businessman and encounters her.<ref name="Googly">{{cite news|title=Googly Movie Review {3.5/5}|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/googly/movie-review/21169267.cms|access-date=27 May 2022|newspaper=The Times of India|date=14 May 2016}}</ref> Intent on moving away from village-centric roles as in ''Kirataka'' and ''Drama'', Yash saw ''Googly'' as a means to reinvent himself and adopted a different hairstyle for a "young and charming look".<ref name="RockingStar" /> The film performed well and was one of the year's highest-grossing Kannada films.<ref>{{cite news|first=S. Shiva|last=Kumar|title=How different are they?|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/how-different-are-they/article5071447.ece|work=The Hindu|access-date=4 July 2017|date=29 August 2013|archive-date=2 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702224722/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/how-different-are-they/article5071447.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> ''The Times of India'' noted that the success of ''Googly'' contributed to Yash's increasing stardom and put him on the path to becoming one of the leading stars of the industry.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/news-interviews/Googly-setting-new-records-for-Yash/articleshow/21335728.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131102113734/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-25/news-interviews/40793296_1_actor-yash-googly-satellite-rights |url-status=live |archive-date=2013-11-02 |newspaper=The Times of India |title=Googly setting new records for Yash }}</ref> A critic writing for the newspaper found that Wadeyar "infused life into the story with excellent making" and granted "full marks" to Yash, highlighting his performance in the "sentimental sequences".<ref name="Googly" /> ''Googly'' was followed by a series of hero-centric films whose primary selling point was Yash's screen presence, establishing him as a "mass hero".<ref name="mass" /> His final release of the year was Guru Deshpande's comedy-drama ''[[Raja Huli]]'', a remake of the Tamil-language ''[[Sundarapandian]]'' (2012), which emerged to be a commercial success.<ref name="RajaHuli">{{cite news|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/yashs-raja-huli-takes-box-office-by-storm-526302|title=Yash's 'Raja Huli' Takes Box Office by Storm|date=30 November 2013|access-date=2 May 2022|archive-date=20 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220220161256/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/yashs-raja-huli-takes-box-office-by-storm-526302|url-status=live|newspaper=International Business Times India}}</ref> Shyam Prasad S. of ''[[Bangalore Mirror]]'' called the film "a perfect blend of entertainment and drama" and noted, "Despite a hero-glorifying title, the film is not an action-adventure."<ref>{{cite news|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/yash-meghana-raj-harsha-charanraj/articleshow/25072379.cms|last=Prasad S.|first=Shyam|title=Movie review: Raja Huli|newspaper=Bangalore Mirror|date=1 November 2013|access-date=27 June 2022}}</ref>

In 2014, he starred in ''[[Gajakesari]]'', which was directed by Krishna and became commercially successful at the box office.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/Gajakesari-Breaks-Even-Before-Release/2014/05/20/article2234830.ece1|title=Gajakesari Breaks Even Before Release|newspaper=The New Indian Express|date=20 May 2014|access-date=23 May 2014|archive-date=22 May 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522230814/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bangalore/Gajakesari-Breaks-Even-Before-Release/2014/05/20/article2234830.ece1|url-status=live}}</ref> A critic for [[Sify]] found it to carry "a neatly sketched story and a well-executed script with good visuals" and appreciated his performance, suggesting that "nobody could have done this better than him."<ref name="Gajakesari">{{cite web|url=https://www.sify.com/movies/gajakesari-review-kannada-pcmbrbbdefacf.html|title=Gajakesari|date=23 May 2014|website=[[Sify]]|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=3 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503184829/https://www.sify.com/movies/gajakesari-review-kannada-pcmbrbbdefacf.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> His next film ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari]]'' opposite Radhika Pandit had its theatrical release in December 2014, and opened to positive reviews and collected an estimated {{INR}}50 crore,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/content-over-star-power-story-of-south-cinema-in-first-half-of-2015/story-KaqHkEArfSnQWbN6iJ5dCI.html|title=Content over star power: Story of south cinema in first half of 2015|date=1 July 2015|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=23 January 2020|archive-date=19 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191019182049/https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/content-over-star-power-story-of-south-cinema-in-first-half-of-2015/story-KaqHkEArfSnQWbN6iJ5dCI.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and went on to become one of the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|highest grossing]] Kannada cinema.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-pk-mr-mrs-ramachari-dominate-bengaluru-collection-centres-619818 Box Office Collection: 'PK', 'Mr & Mrs Ramachari' Dominate Bengaluru Collection Centres] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151208044412/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-pk-mr-mrs-ramachari-dominate-bengaluru-collection-centres-619818 |date=8 December 2015 }}. Ibtimes.co.in (9 January 2015). Retrieved on 11 November 2016.</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/birthday-gift-to-yash-ramachari-to-enter-20-cr-club-soon-news-kannada-pbikMujcjecag.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150108225927/http://www.sify.com/movies/birthday-gift-to-yash-ramachari-to-enter-20-cr-club-soon-news-kannada-pbikMujcjecag.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=8 January 2015|title=Birthday gift to Yash: Ramachari to enter cr club soon!|agency=www.sify.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title= 'Mr and Mrs Ramachari' Review: Audience Live Response |url= http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mr-mrs-ramachari-review-audience-live-response-618291 |publisher= ibtimes.co.in |date= 25 December 2014 |access-date= 2 January 2015 |archive-date= 27 December 2014 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20141227211553/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/mr-mrs-ramachari-review-audience-live-response-618291 |url-status= live }}</ref> In 2015, he acted in ''[[Masterpiece (2015 film)|Masterpiece]]'', which emerged as a commercial hit at the box office.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/masterpiece-movie-review-live-audience-response-660740 Masterpiece movie review: Live audience response – IBTimes India] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170528094823/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/masterpiece-movie-review-live-audience-response-660740 |date=28 May 2017 }}. Ibtimes.co.in (24 December 2015). Retrieved on 30 September 2018.</ref> Archana Nathan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' disliked the film for its contrived parallel of the main character with [[Bhagat Singh]] and wrote of Yash, "His dialogue delivery is high-pitched and monotonous as is his acting."<ref name="Masterpiece">{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/masterpiece-review-a-particular-kind-of-bad/article8034201.ece|title=Masterpiece: A particular kind of bad|date=27 December 2015|newspaper=The Hindu|first=Archana|last=Nathan|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=3 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503183100/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/masterpiece-review-a-particular-kind-of-bad/article8034201.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2016, he starred in ''[[Santhu Straight Forward]]'' which performed fairly well at the box office by collecting ₹30 crore.<ref>[http://www.ibtimes.co.in/santhu-straight-forward-box-office-collection-yash-radhika-starrer-hit-by-demonetisation-706471 Santhu Straight Forward box office collection: Yash-Radhika-starrer hit by demonetisation – IBTimes India] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202170959/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/santhu-straight-forward-box-office-collection-yash-radhika-starrer-hit-by-demonetisation-706471 |date=2 December 2016 }}. Ibtimes.co.in (1 December 2016). Retrieved on 30 September 2018.</ref>

=== ''KGF'' and wide recognition (2018–present) ===
[[File:Yash, Vishal, Srinidhi Shetty at the ‘KGF’ Press Meet In Chennai.jpg|thumb|Yash, [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]], [[Srinidhi Shetty]] at the ‘KGF’ Press Meet In Chennai]]
In 2018, Yash starred in the first instalment of the two-part [[Prashanth Neel]]-directed ''K.G.F'' series, ''[[KGF: Chapter 1]]'', which was released in Kannada along with dubbed versions in [[Hindi]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], and [[Malayalam]]. Produced on a budget of {{INR}}80crore, it was the most expensive [[Kannada cinema|Kannada film]] at the time and emerged as the [[List of highest-grossing Kannada films|highest-grossing Kannada film]] during its theatrical run.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-kgf-box-office-collection-record-1st-kannada-movie-to-release-in-pakistan-earns-whopping-rs-200-cr-worldwide-80693|title=KGF Box Office collection: Record! 1st Kannada movie to release in Pakistan; earns whopping Rs 200 cr worldwide|date=17 January 2019|work=Zee Business|access-date=2 May 2022|archive-date=8 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220208132858/https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-kgf-box-office-collection-record-1st-kannada-movie-to-release-in-pakistan-earns-whopping-rs-200-cr-worldwide-80693|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/yash-reveals-he-has-approached-sanjay-dutt-for-kgf-chapter-2-1452187-2019-02-09|title=Yash reveals he has approached Sanjay Dutt for KGF Chapter 2|date=9 February 2019|magazine=India Today|access-date=2 May 2022|archive-date=27 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327163005/https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/yash-reveals-he-has-approached-sanjay-dutt-for-kgf-chapter-2-1452187-2019-02-09|url-status=live}}</ref> Yash grew out his beard for the role.<ref name="KGFlook">{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kannada-actor-yash-sports-new-look-kgf-66808|newspaper=The News Minute|date=15 August 2017|access-date=2 May 2022|title=Kannada actor Yash sports new look for KGF|archive-date=6 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210306185943/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kannada-actor-yash-sports-new-look-kgf-66808|url-status=live}}</ref> ''KGF: Chapter 1'' emerged to be a [[pan-Indian film]], earning him nationwide recognition.<ref name="pan" /> The sequel, ''[[KGF: Chapter 2]]'' (2022), which also starred [[Sanjay Dutt]] and [[Raveena Tandon]], became the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|fourth highest-grossing Indian film]] ever with earnings over {{INR}}10 billion.<ref>{{Cite news |date=30 April 2022 |title=KGF Chapter 2 box office: Yash film crosses ₹1000 cr gross worldwide, is fourth Indian film to achieve the feat |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-yash-film-crosses-rs-1000-cr-gross-worldwide-is-4th-indian-film-to-achieve-the-feat-101651290223526-amp.html |access-date=2 May 2022 |newspaper=Hindustan Times |archive-date=1 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220501104913/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-box-office-yash-film-crosses-rs-1000-cr-gross-worldwide-is-4th-indian-film-to-achieve-the-feat-101651290223526-amp.html |url-status=live }}</ref> His performance in the series as Rocky, an assassin and gold kingpin who takes over the [[Kolar Gold Fields]], received praise. A critic writing for the ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' opined he was "just unmissable."<ref name="KGF2">{{cite news|title=KGF Chapter 2 review: Yash's film is an explosive tale of brash, unapologetic and larger-than-life characters|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-review-yash-s-film-is-an-explosive-tale-of-brash-unapologetic-and-larger-than-life-characters-101649935657027.html|newspaper=Hindustan Times|date=14 April 2022|access-date=2 May 2022|first=Monika|last=Rawal Kukreja|archive-date=2 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220502003440/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/kgf-chapter-2-review-yash-s-film-is-an-explosive-tale-of-brash-unapologetic-and-larger-than-life-characters-101649935657027.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Sukanya Verma of [[Rediff.com]] was critical of the film but felt that Yash's "sly humour and unbridled ferocity hits all the right notes."<ref>{{cite web|title=KGF: Chapter 2 Review|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/kgf-chapter-2-review/20220414.htm|website=[[Rediff.com]]|access-date=14 April 2022|first=Sukanya|last=Verma|archive-date=14 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414095644/https://www.rediff.com/movies/review/kgf-chapter-2-review/20220414.htm|url-status=live}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Yash met actress [[Radhika Pandit]] on the sets of ''Nanda Gokula'' in 2007. They became close friends after working together in films and eventually began dating, but kept their relationship private for years.<ref>{{cite news|last=Suresh|first=Sunayana|title=Yash and Radhika Pandit open up about their romance for the first time|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Yash-and-Radhika-Pandit-intervew/articleshow/55648662.cms|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=28 January 2017|date=24 January 2017|archive-date=8 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170208132134/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Yash-and-Radhika-Pandit-intervew/articleshow/55648662.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Media speculation regarding the nature of their relationship intensified after ''Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari'', their third film working together.<ref name="mom">{{cite news |date=2 March 2015 |title=Yash's mom ready to take care of his wife! |newspaper=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Yashs-mom-ready-to-take-care-of-his-wife/articleshow/46426190.cms |access-date=30 October 2016 |archive-date=17 February 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217212624/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yashs-mom-ready-to-take-care-of-his-wife/articleshow/46426190.cms |url-status=live |first=Shyam|last=Prasad S.}}</ref> They were engaged in [[Goa]] on 12 August 2016 at a private event with close friends and family.<ref name="highest">{{cite magazine |date=12 August 2016 |title=Actors Yash and Radhika get engaged in Goa |magazine=India Today |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/kannada-actors-yash-and-radhika-get-engaged-334854-2016-08-12 |access-date=30 October 2016 |archive-date=30 October 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161030142217/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/kannada-actors-yash-and-radhika-get-engaged/1/738943.html |url-status=live |first=Aravind|last=Gowda}}</ref> Yash married Pandit on 9 December 2016 in [[Bengaluru|Bangalore]] in a ceremony that saw celebrities and politicians from [[Karnataka]] attending.<ref>{{cite news |date=9 December 2016 |title=Kannada actors Yash and Radhika Pandit tie the knot in a dream wedding, see pics |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kannada-actors-yash-and-radhika-pandit-tie-the-knot-in-a-dream-wedding-see-pics-4418875/ |access-date=26 January 2017 |newspaper=The Indian Express |archive-date=20 December 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220201144/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kannada-actors-yash-and-radhika-pandit-tie-the-knot-in-a-dream-wedding-see-pics-4418875/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Two separate wedding receptions were organised: one for friends and family, and another for fans at [[Bengaluru Palace]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/586137/a-first-its-kind-fiesta.html|title=A first-of-its-kind fiesta that fans won't forget|date=12 December 2016|newspaper=Deccan Herald|access-date=5 May 2022|archive-date=14 December 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161214154922/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/586137/a-first-its-kind-fiesta.html|url-status=live}}</ref> They have two children: a daughter (Ayra; born 2018) and a son (Yatharv; born 2019).<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-actor-yash-and-radhika-pandit-reveal-their-baby-s-name-with-adorable-video-1554878-2019-06-24|title=KGF actor Yash and Radhika Pandit reveal their baby's name, Ayra Yash. Watch adorable video|date=24 June 2019|magazine=India Today|access-date=5 May 2022|archive-date=26 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220426110615/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kgf-actor-yash-and-radhika-pandit-reveal-their-baby-s-name-with-adorable-video-1554878-2019-06-24|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2 September 2020 |title=Yash, Radhika reveal their son's name, watch video |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/yash-and-radhika-reveal-their-sons-name-watch-video-6574637/ |access-date=12 April 2022 |newspaper=Indian Express |archive-date=2 May 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220502231721/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/yash-and-radhika-reveal-their-sons-name-watch-video-6574637/ |url-status=live |first=Komal|last=RJ Panchal}}</ref>

==Philanthropy and other work==
In 2017, Yash, along with [[Radhika Pandit]], founded the YashoMarga Foundation, a social welfare non-profit organisation.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-and-radhika-pandits-new-foundation/articleshow/56968999.cms|title=There's something new in Yash and Radhika Pandit's life|newspaper=The Times of India|date=26 February 2017|access-date=20 February 2018|archive-date=21 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180221140223/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-and-radhika-pandits-new-foundation/articleshow/56968999.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In their first mission, the foundation addressed a water crisis in Karnataka's [[Koppal district]] by investing {{INR}}40 million towards desilting lakes and providing pure drinking water to 40 villages in the region.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/south/actor-yash-spends-rs-4-crore-to-provide-water-to-40-villages|title=Actor Yash spends Rs 4 crore to provide water to 40 villages|work=Asianet News|date=31 March 2018|access-date=4 May 2022|url-status=live|archive-date=5 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505153052/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/south/actor-yash-spends-rs-4-crore-to-provide-water-to-40-villages}}</ref> That year, he sought protection from the police owing to death threats.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/supari-murder-plan-yash-turns-spotlight-on-himself/articleshow/68338375.cms|title=Supari murder plan: Yash turns spotlight on himself|date=10 March 2019|newspaper=Bangalore Mirror|access-date=4 May 2022|archive-date=2 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200402000907/https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/bangalore/others/supari-murder-plan-yash-turns-spotlight-on-himself/articleshow/68338375.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>

Yash has campaigned for [[S. R. Mahesh]] of [[Janata Dal (Secular)]] in [[Krishnarajanagara (Karnataka Assembly constituency)|Krishnarajanagara]] and [[S. A. Ramdas]] of [[Bharatiya Janata Party]] in [[Krishnaraja (Vidhana Sabha constituency)|Krishnaraja]] constituency in the [[2018 Karnataka Legislative Assembly election]]s.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/karnataka-polls-2018/2018/may/03/cms-daughter-in-law-smitha-actor-yash-join-election-campaign-1809562.html|title=CM's daughter-in-law Smitha, actor Yash join election campaign|date=3 May 2018|access-date=3 May 2018|newspaper=The New Indian Express|archive-date=4 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180504142243/http://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/karnataka-polls-2018/2018/may/03/cms-daughter-in-law-smitha-actor-yash-join-election-campaign-1809562.html|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2019, he endorsed independent candidate [[Sumalatha]], wife of [[Ambareesh]], in [[Mandya (Lok Sabha constituency)|Mandya]] constituency.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/what-sandalwood-stars-yash-and-darshans-backing-means-sumalatha-98528|title=What Sandalwood stars Yash and Darshan's backing means for Sumalatha|newspaper=The News Minute|date=18 March 2019|access-date=5 May 2019|archive-date=30 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330064654/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/what-sandalwood-stars-yash-and-darshans-backing-means-sumalatha-98528|url-status=live}}</ref> He has stated that he is open to entering politics if the situation arises.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/yash-rajinikanths-lines-entering-politics-if-situation-arises-i-will-813414|title=KGF star Yash on Rajinikanth's lines on foraying into politics: "If the situation arises, I will"|first=David|last=Johnson|newspaper=International Business Times India|access-date=5 May 2022|date=17 February 2020|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524234230/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/yash-rajinikanths-lines-entering-politics-if-situation-arises-i-will-813414|url-status=live}}</ref> Yash has collaborated with the [[Bangalore Police]] for a campaign against drunk driving in 2019, in the days leading up to New Year's Day.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/bengaluru-traffic-police-rope-in-rocking-star-yash-to-campaign-against-drink-and-drive--q382gb|title=Bengaluru Traffic Police rope in Rocking Star Yash to campaign against 'drink and drive'|date=28 December 2019|work=Asianet News|access-date=4 May 2022|archive-date=13 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613154931/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/entertainment/bengaluru-traffic-police-rope-in-rocking-star-yash-to-campaign-against-drink-and-drive--q382gb|url-status=live}}</ref> 50 days before his 34th birthday, his fans organised an environmental campaign to plant trees and save water.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-fans-start-a-campaign-for-his-birthday-to-save-the-earth/articleshow/72107403.cms|title=Yash fans start a campaign for his birthday to save the earth|newspaper=The Times of India|date=18 November 2019|access-date=5 May 2022|archive-date=26 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200626151621/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-fans-start-a-campaign-for-his-birthday-to-save-the-earth/articleshow/72107403.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2021, he donated {{INR}}5000 each to 3000 workers in the Kannada film fraternity to ease their financial burden after the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kgf-star-yash-announces-initiative-to-help-kannada-film-industry-workers/article34706168.ece|title='KGF' star Yash announces initiative to help Kannada film industry workers|date=2 June 2021|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=5 May 2022|archive-date=13 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413031449/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kgf-star-yash-announces-initiative-to-help-kannada-film-industry-workers/article34706168.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>

== In the media ==
[[File:Yash promoting KGF 2.jpg|thumb|Yash in 2022]]

After the release of ''[[Moggina Manasu]]'' in 2009, Yash was considered a "wonder boy" in the media for his appearance, mannerisms, and "ability to dance to any tune".<ref name="mass" /> Later films would see him play characters falling into the "mass hero" trope.<ref name="mass" /> He is sometimes credited as "Rocking Star Yash", a name that originated among his fans for his image of "a rugged idol who follows no rules but his own".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/reel/836691/there-is-a-reason-why-yash-is-rocking-venkat-is-a-fish-and-srinivasan-is-well-a-coconut|title=There is a reason why Yash is rocking, Venkat is a fish and Srinivasan is a coconut|first=Archana|last=Nathan|date=22 December 2018|access-date=4 May 2022|website=Scroll.in|archive-date=17 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317162918/https://scroll.in/reel/836691/there-is-a-reason-why-yash-is-rocking-venkat-is-a-fish-and-srinivasan-is-well-a-coconut|url-status=live}}</ref> Another news outlet attributed the nickname to the "rocking" back-to-back commercial success of his films.<ref name="mass" />

Yash is cited in the media among the few South Indian actors with an audience in North India.<ref>{{Cite news |title=South Indian superstars who enjoy immense following in North India |url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/prabhas-rajinikanth-yash-south-indian-superstars-who-enjoy-immense-following-in-north-india/690418 |work=[[Zoom (Indian TV channel)|Zoom]] |access-date=31 May 2021 |archive-date=2 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602213200/https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telugu-cinema/article/prabhas-rajinikanth-yash-south-indian-superstars-who-enjoy-immense-following-in-north-india/690418 |url-status=live |first=Gaurang |last=Chauhan |date=5 December 2020}}</ref><ref name="pan">{{Cite news|title=From Yash to Prabhas: South stars who have pan-India appeal|url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/prabhas-to-rashmika-mandanna-south-stars-with-pan-india-appeal-4988179.html|date=15 April 2022|work=CNN-News18|access-date=16 April 2022|archive-date=22 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422153559/https://www.news18.com/amp/news/movies/prabhas-to-rashmika-mandanna-south-stars-with-pan-india-appeal-4988179.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He stated that while his success in the Kannada industry felt gradual over the years, the later nationwide recognition was an "overnight" phenomenon.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/apr/13/karnataka-doing-well-in-other-professions-i-want-to-shine-a-light-on-our-film-industry-yash-2441553.html|title=Karnataka doing well in other professions, I want to shine a light on our film industry: Yash|newspaper=The New Indian Express|date=13 April 2022|access-date=4 May 2022|archive-date=4 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504233309/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2022/apr/13/karnataka-doing-well-in-other-professions-i-want-to-shine-a-light-on-our-film-industry-yash-2441553.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Writing for ''[[India Today]]'' in 2022, Janani K. called him the "poster boy of [[Kannada cinema]]" for being the most recognisable person working in that industry across India.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/after-kgf-2-s-rs-1000-crore-haul-is-rocking-star-yash-the-poster-boy-of-kannada-cinema-1945134-2022-05-04|title=After KGF 2's Rs 1000 crore haul, is Rocking Star Yash the poster boy of Kannada cinema?|magazine=India Today|date=4 May 2022|access-date=4 May 2022|author=Janani K.|archive-date=4 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504034603/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/after-kgf-2-s-rs-1000-crore-haul-is-rocking-star-yash-the-poster-boy-of-kannada-cinema-1945134-2022-05-04|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, he became the first Kannada actor to be featured on the cover of ''[[Forbes India]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994427358/Yash-achieves-this-rare-feat|title=Yash achieves this rare feat|newspaper=India Herald|date=12 October 2021|first=Srivastan|last=Venkatraman|access-date=4 May 2022|archive-date=5 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505153010/https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994427358/Yash-achieves-this-rare-feat|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Forbes India]]'' further ranked him third on their list of most influential celebrities on [[Instagram]] from South India in October 2021.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/south-celebrity-special-2021/meet-the-most-influential-social-media-stars-of-south-cinema/71017/1|title=Meet the most influential social media stars of South cinema|date=14 October 2021|access-date=4 May 2022|magazine=Forbes India|archive-date=19 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211019130835/https://www.forbesindia.com/article/south-celebrity-special-2021/meet-the-most-influential-social-media-stars-of-south-cinema/71017/1|url-status=live}}</ref> Yash debuted on ''[[The Times of India]]''{{'}}s Bangalore Times Most Desirable Men list in 2012 at 11th place.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Bangalore-Times-Most-Desirable-Men-2012-Top-25/etarticleshow/20153484.cms?referral=PM|title=Bangalore Times Most Desirable Men 2012 - Top 25|date=21 May 2013|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=5 May 2022|archive-date=5 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505153045/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Bangalore-Times-Most-Desirable-Men-2012-Top-25/etarticleshow/20153484.cms?referral=PM|url-status=live}}</ref> He has since appeared on the list several times, and was ranked first in 2013, 2017 and 2020.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/bangalore-times-most-desirable-men-2013/articleshow/37016812.cms|title=Bangalore Times Most Desirable Men 2013|date=23 June 2014|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=4 May 2022|archive-date=19 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419052723/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Bangalore-Times-Most-Desirable-Men-2013/articleshow/37016812.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/times-poll-2018/bangalore-times-most-desirable-men|title=Bangalore Times - Most Desirable Men|year=2018|access-date=4 May 2022|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|title=Times Most Desirable Man: Yash is the Bangalore Times Most Desirable Man of 2020|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-is-the-bangalore-times-most-desirable-man-of-2020/articleshow/83086660.cms|date=31 May 2021|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=12 April 2022|archive-date=2 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220502221721/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-is-the-bangalore-times-most-desirable-man-of-2020/articleshow/83086660.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2019, he was included by ''[[GQ (Indian edition)|GQ India]]'' in their list of 50 most influential young Indians.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.gqindia.com/influence-list/content/the-gq-50-most-influential-young-indians-of-2019|title=Here's the full list of GQ's 50 most influential young Indians of 2019|first=Shikha|last=Sethi|access-date=4 May 2022|date=12 December 2019|magazine=[[GQ (Indian edition)|GQ India]]|archive-date=27 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191227115506/https://www.gqindia.com/influence-list/content/the-gq-50-most-influential-young-indians-of-2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

Yash has been described as the highest-paid actor in the Kannada film Industry, and one of the highest in South Indian cinema in general.<ref name="highest"/><ref name="highest paid yash">{{Cite news |title=Prabhas to Mohanlal to Vijay to Yash: Here are 11 highest paid south actors |url=https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/prabhas-to-mohanlal-to-vijay-to-yash-here-are-11-highest-paid-south-actors-rcb-qtx6zp#image1 |work=[[Asianet News]] |access-date=31 May 2021 |archive-date=2 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602215127/https://newsable.asianetnews.com/gallery/entertainment/prabhas-to-mohanlal-to-vijay-to-yash-here-are-11-highest-paid-south-actors-rcb-qtx6zp#image1 |url-status=live |date=30 May 2021 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Happy Birthday 'Rocking Star' Yash: Fascinating facts about 'KGF' actor you should know |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/photo-gallery-happy-birthday-rocking-star-yash-fascinating-facts-about-kgf-actor-you-should-know-kgf-2-teaser-sanjay-dutt-raveena-tandon-2866710 |access-date=2022-03-21 |newspaper=Daily News and Analysis |archive-date=9 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109154330/https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/photo-gallery-happy-birthday-rocking-star-yash-fascinating-facts-about-kgf-actor-you-should-know-kgf-2-teaser-sanjay-dutt-raveena-tandon-2866710 |url-status=live |date=8 January 2021 }}</ref> In addition to being an active celebrity endorser for several brands, he partnered with [[Marico]]'s grooming brand Beardo in 2020 to create a lifestyle label "Villain", which includes perfumes and clothing.<ref>{{Cite web|title=A Rs 6 Crore Home To A Fleet Of Cars, Here's What Adds Up To Yash's Rs 53 Crore Net Worth|url=https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/celebrities/106112-everything-that-adds-to-yashs-rs-53-crore-net-worth.html|date=25 April 2022|website=Mensxp.com|publisher=[[Times Internet]]|access-date=4 May 2022|archive-date=5 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220505152929/https://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/celebrities/106112-everything-that-adds-to-yashs-rs-53-crore-net-worth.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://kannada.asianetnews.com/state/pan-indian-superstar-yash-becomes-brand-ambassador-for-ramraj-cottons-gvd-r75qg5|title=Yash: ರಾಮರಾಜ್‌ ಪಂಚೆ ಬ್ರಾಂಡ್‌ಗೆ ರಾಕಿಂಗ್‌ ಸ್ಟಾರ್‌ ರಾಯಭಾರಿ|work=Asianet News|language=Kannada|date=12 February 2022|access-date=5 May 2022|archive-date=12 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220212010555/https://kannada.asianetnews.com/state/pan-indian-superstar-yash-becomes-brand-ambassador-for-ramraj-cottons-gvd-r75qg5|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/samantha-yash-south-celebs-who-have-their-own-fashion-brands-132500|title=Samantha to Yash: South celebs who have their own fashion brands|date=7 September 2020|newspaper=The News Minute|access-date=4 May 2022|archive-date=31 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831161154/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/samantha-yash-south-celebs-who-have-their-own-fashion-brands-132500|url-status=live}}</ref> He and his wife are joint ambassadors for Freedom Refined Sunflower Oil.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/yash-radhika-to-be-brand-ambassadors/article33562661.ece|title=Yash, Radhika to be brand ambassadors|date=13 January 2021|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=4 May 2022|archive-date=13 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413041619/https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/yash-radhika-to-be-brand-ambassadors/article33562661.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Yash is a representative for [[Bengaluru Bulls]] in the [[Pro Kabaddi League]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/yash-to-croon-national-anthem/articleshow/50830765.cms|title=Yash to croon national anthem|date=3 February 2016|access-date=5 May 2022|newspaper=The Times of India|archive-date=10 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810032912/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/Yash-to-croon-national-anthem/articleshow/50830765.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> Yash is also one of the highest grossing actors of [[Cinema of India|Indian cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Highest Cumulative Box Office Collection by Actor |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/highest-cumulative-box-office-collection-actor/ |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=2 April 2024 |archive-date=2 April 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240402183144/https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/box-office-collections/highest-cumulative-box-office-collection-actor/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

== Filmography ==
=== Films ===
* ''All films are in [[Kannada]] unless otherwise indicated''
{{Pending films key}}
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|+ List of Yash film credits
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role(s)
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 2007
! scope="row" | ''[[Jambada Hudugi]]''
| Lakshmikanth
|
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="heraldsuccess" />
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2008
! scope="row" | ''[[Moggina Manasu]]''
| Rahul
|
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="Mogginaworks">{{cite web |author=R.G. Vijayasarathy |title=Moggina Manasu works |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/21ssmm.htm |website=Rediff.com |access-date=28 December 2018 |date=21 July 2008 |archive-date=18 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170318012411/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2008/jul/21ssmm.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Rocky (2008 film)|Rocky]]''
| Rocky
|
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="AvoidRocky" />
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2009
! scope="row" | ''[[Kallara Santhe]]''
| Somu
|
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Kallara Santhe" />
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Gokula (film)|Gokula]]''
| N. Raja
|
|style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Gokula" />
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2010
! scope="row" | ''[[Thamassu]]''
| Imran
| Cameo appearance
|style="text-align: center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/thamassu/movie-review/6038104.cms|title=Thamassu Movie Review {4/5}|date=11 June 2010|access-date=3 May 2022|newspaper=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Modalasala]]''
| Karthik
|
|style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Modalasala" />
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2011
! scope="row" | ''[[Rajadhani (2011 film)|Rajadhani]]''
| Raja
|
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Rajadhani" />
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Kirataka]]''
| Nandisha
|
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="Kirataka" />
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2012
! scope="row" | ''[[Lucky (2012 Kannada film)|Lucky]]''
| Vikram "Vicky" Kumar "Lucky"
|
|style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Lucky" />
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Jaanu (2012 film)|Jaanu]]''
| Siddharth
|
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="Jaanu" />
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Drama (2012 film)|Drama]]''
| T. K. Venkatesha
|
| style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="Drama" />
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2013
! scope="row" | ''[[Chandra (film)|Chandra]]''
| Dancer
| Simultaneously filmed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]]; Special appearance in the song "Tasse Otthu"/"Raaja Raajan"
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="Chandra">{{cite news|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/when-yash-shriya-sarans-song-created-controversy-817952|title=How KGF star Yash shaking legs with Shriya Saran made the film's hero very insecure? [Throwback]|first=David|last=Johnson|date=20 April 2020|newspaper=International Business Times India|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=3 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503161402/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/when-yash-shriya-sarans-song-created-controversy-817952|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Googly (2013 film)|Googly]]''
| Sharath
|
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="Googly" />
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Raja Huli]]''
| Raja Huli
|
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="RajaHuli" />
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2014
! scope="row" | ''[[Gajakesari]]''
| Krishna & Bahubali{{efn|name=dual role|Yash played two characters.}}
|[[Dual role]]
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref name="Gajakesari" />
|-
! scope="row" | ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari]]''
| Ramachari
|
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="Ramachari" />
|-
|2015
! scope="row" | ''[[Masterpiece (2015 film)|Masterpiece]]''
| Yuva
|
| style="text-align: center;" | <ref>{{cite news|last1=Sharadhaa|first1=A.|title=Yash Sports a Negative Shade In Masterpiece|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Yash-Sports-a-Negative-Shade-In-Masterpiece/2015/07/13/article2916545.ece|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150721112154/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/Yash-Sports-a-Negative-Shade-In-Masterpiece/2015/07/13/article2916545.ece|url-status=dead|archive-date=21 July 2015|accessdate=16 July 2015|work=The New Indian Express|publisher=newindianexpress.com|date=13 July 2015}}</ref>
|-
| 2016
! scope="row" | ''[[Santhu Straight Forward]]''
| Santhu
|
| style="text-align: center;" | <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movie-reviews/santhu-straight-forward/movie-review/55112674.cms|title=Santhu Straight Forward Movie Review 3.5/5 Star: This film is for fans of commercial cinema in its purest form|work=The Times of India}}</ref>
|-
| 2018
! scope="row" | ''[[KGF: Chapter 1]]''
| rowspan="2" | Raja Krishnappa Bairya / Rocky Bhai
|
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news |last=Sebastian R. |first=Shilpa |title=Kannada got funk |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kannada-got-funk/article25787174.ece |newspaper=The Hindu |access-date=28 December 2018 |date=20 December 2018 |archive-date=3 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200203042216/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kannada-got-funk/article25787174.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| 2022
! scope="row" | ''[[KGF: Chapter 2]]''
|
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/this-is-how-many-crores-yash-sanjay-dutt-and-others-are-earning-for-their-roles-in-kgf-chapter-2 |title=''KGF Chapter 2'': Here's how many crores Yash, Sanjay Dutt, and others are earning for their roles in the film |website=[[GQ (Indian edition)|GQ India]] |first1=Umaima |last1=Saeed |date=20 April 2022 |access-date=1 March 2023}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2026
| {{pending film|[[Toxic (2026 film)|Toxic]]}}
| Raya & Ticket{{efn|name=dual role}}
| [[Dual role]], Simultaneously filmed in [[English language|English]]; also co-writer and producer
|style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/its-official-yash-and-geetu-mohandas-team-up-for-toxic/article67617353.ece |title=It's official: Yash and Geetu Mohandas team up for 'Toxic' |newspaper=The Hindu |date=8 December 2023 |accessdate=21 December 2023}}</ref>
|-
| {{pending film|Ramayana: Part 1}}
| rowspan="2" | [[Ravana]]
| rowspan="2" | [[Hindi cinema|Hindi film]]; also co-producer; filming
| rowspan="2" |<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/yash-ramayana-ranbir-kapoor-sai-pallavi-nitesh-tiwari-mahakaleshwar-temple-ujjain/article69473292.ece/ |title='KGF' star Yash set for 'Ramayana' shoot, visits Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=21 April 2025 |access-date=23 April 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Janani K |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/celebrities/story/yash-to-co-produce-and-act-in-nitesh-tiwari-ranbir-kapoors-ramayana-2526352-2024-04-12 |title=Yash to co-produce and act in Nitesh Tiwari-Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' |work=[[India Today]] |date=12 April 2024 |access-date=3 July 2025}}</ref>
|-
|2027
|{{Pending film|Ramayana: Part 2}}
|-




|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|+ List of Yash television credits
|-style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Network
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 2004
! scope="row" | ''[[Silli Lalli]]''
| Naveen
| rowspan="4" |[[Colors Kannada|ETV Kannada]]
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="mass">{{cite web|url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/the-rise-of-kannada-star-yash-from-b-v-karanths-theatre-group-to-kgf-chapter-2-8402621.html|title=The rise of Kannada star Yash, from B.V. Karanth's theatre group to 'KGF: Chapter 2'|date=24 April 2022|website=Moneycontrol.com|publisher=[[Network18 Group]]|access-date=3 May 2022|first=Latha|last=Srinivasan|archive-date=24 April 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220424104503/https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/trends/entertainment/the-rise-of-kannada-star-yash-from-b-v-karanths-theatre-group-to-kgf-chapter-2-8402621.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| 2005
! scope="row" | ''Nanda Gokula''
| rowspan="2" | Unknown
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news |author=Shashiprasad S.M. |title=Rad takes stork joyfully |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sandalwood/010818/rad-takes-stork-joyfully.html |newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=28 December 2018 |date=1 August 2018 |archive-date=28 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181228084252/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/sandalwood/010818/rad-takes-stork-joyfully.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| 2006
! scope="row" | ''Preeti Illada Mele''
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news |last=Kudige V. |first=Samatha |title=A dream come true |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/66470/a-dream-come-true.html |newspaper=Deccan Herald |access-date=3 January 2019 |date=28 April 2010 |archive-date=3 January 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103060124/https://www.deccanherald.com/content/66470/a-dream-come-true.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2007
! scope="row" | ''Male Billu''
| Arjun
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="heraldsuccess" />
|-
! scope="row" | ''Shiva''
| Aditya
|
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite serial|title=Shiva (2007)|network=Doordarshan|station=[[DD Chandana]]|publisher=Prasar Bharati}}</ref>
|}

== Discography ==
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Track
! scope="col" | Album
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| 2014
! scope="row" | "Annthamma"
| ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari#Soundtrack|Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari]]''
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref name="Annthamma">{{cite magazine|url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9405-4.html|date=3 June 2015|access-date=1 May 2022|title=Nominations for the 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)|magazine=Filmfare|archive-date=29 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629031856/http://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9405-4.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| 2015
! scope="row" | "Annange Love" (with [[Chikkanna]])
| ''[[Masterpiece (2015 film)#Soundtrack|Masterpiece]]''
|style="text-align: center;"| <ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/645551/crooning-stars.html|title=The crooning stars|first=Nina|last=C. George|newspaper=Deccan Herald|date=30 November 2017|access-date=3 May 2022|archive-date=3 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220503212851/https://www.deccanherald.com/content/645551/crooning-stars.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

== Accolades ==
Yash is a recipient of three [[Filmfare Awards South]] from eight nominations — [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada|Best Supporting Actor – Kannada]] for ''Moggina Manasu'', and [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada|Best Actor – Kannada]] for ''Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari'' and ''KGF: Chapter 1''.

{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|-
! scope="col" | Year{{efn|Refers to the year in which the award ceremony was held.}}
! scope="col" | Award
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Work
! scope="col" | Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
|-
| [[56th Filmfare Awards South|2009]]
| rowspan="3"| [[Filmfare Awards South]]
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor – Kannada|Best Supporting Actor – Kannada]]
| ''[[Moggina Manasu]]''
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref name="MMFilmfare"/>
|-
| [[60th Filmfare Awards South|2013]]
| rowspan="2" | [[Filmfare Award for Best Actor – Kannada|Best Actor – Kannada]]
| ''[[Drama (2012 film)|Drama]]''
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite magazine|title=60th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013 (South) Nominations|url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603-1.html|magazine=Filmfare|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130707072232/https://www.filmfare.com/features/60th-idea-filmfare-awards-2013-south-nominations-3603-1.html|archive-date=7 July 2013|access-date=5 April 2015|date=4 July 2013}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" | [[61st Filmfare Awards South|2014]]
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Googly (2013 film)|Googly]]''
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite magazine|title=61st Idea Filmfare Awards (South) Nomination list|url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/61st-idea-filmfare-awards-south-nomination-list-6638.html|magazine=Filmfare|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171001213159/https://www.filmfare.com/features/61st-idea-filmfare-awards-south-nomination-list-6638.html|archive-date=1 October 2017|access-date=5 April 2015|date=8 July 2013}}</ref>
|-
| [[4th South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Actor – Kannada|Best Actor – Kannada]]
| {{nominated}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news|title=SIIMA 2014 Kannada Nominations: Sudeep, Yash, Darshan, Upendra and Shivarajkumar Rated as Best Actors|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2014-kannada-nominations-sudeep-yash-darshan-upendra-shivarajkumar-rated-best-actors-604929|access-date=1 May 2022|work=International Business Times India|date=21 July 2014|author=Nicy V.P.|archive-date=1 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220501113436/https://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2014-kannada-nominations-sudeep-yash-darshan-upendra-shivarajkumar-rated-best-actors-604929|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2015
| rowspan="2" | [[62nd Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards South]]
| Best Actor – Kannada
| rowspan="4" | ''[[Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari]]''
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2" |<ref name="Ramachari">{{cite news |title=Yash, Shwetha Srivatsav are Filmfare best actors |url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-masala/Yash-Shwetha-Srivatsav-are-Filmfare-best-actors/articleshow/47834933.cms |access-date=27 June 2015 |newspaper=Bangalore Mirror |archive-date=29 June 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150629000514/http://www.bangaloremirror.com/entertainment/south-masala/Yash-Shwetha-Srivatsav-are-Filmfare-best-actors/articleshow/47834933.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="Annthamma"/>
|-
| [[Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada|Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada]]{{efn|For the song "Annthamma"}}
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[5th South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| Best Actor – Kannada
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news|title=Kannada award winners at SIIMA|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Kannada-award-winners-at-SIIMA/articleshow/48432299.cms|access-date=1 April 2018|newspaper=The Times of India|date=11 August 2015|archive-date=1 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180401212619/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/Kannada-award-winners-at-SIIMA/articleshow/48432299.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2016
| [[1st IIFA Utsavam|IIFA Utsavam]]
| Best Actor – Kannada
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news|title=IIFA Utsavam: Here's a complete list of winners on day 2|url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-iifa-utsavam-here-s-a-complete-list-of-winners-on-day-2-2170443|access-date=1 April 2018|work=Daily News and Analysis|date=26 January 2016|first=Latha|last=Srinivasan|archive-date=1 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170401043122/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-iifa-utsavam-here-s-a-complete-list-of-winners-on-day-2-2170443|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[63rd Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards South]]
| Best Actor – Kannada
| rowspan="2" | ''[[Masterpiece (2015 film)|Masterpiece]]''
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Nominations for the 63rd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South)|url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-of-the-63rd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-13750-4.html|magazine=Filmfare|access-date=1 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160611104148/https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-of-the-63rd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-13750-4.html|archive-date=11 June 2016|date=7 June 2016}}</ref>
|-
| [[6th South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| Best Actor – Kannada
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |title=SIIMA 2016 Nominations |url=http://siima.in/2016/nominations.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170430083614/http://siima.in/2016/nominations.html |archive-date=30 April 2017 |access-date=1 May 2022 |publisher=[[South Indian International Movie Awards]] |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| [[Zee Kannada|Zee Kannada Dashakada Sambhrama]]
| Hero of the Decade
| {{N/A}}
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/yash-is-the-hero-the-decade/articleshow/53907220.cms|title=Zee Kannada: Yash is the hero the decade|date=29 August 2016|newspaper=The Times of India|access-date=1 May 2022|archive-date=1 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220501185026/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/kannada/yash-is-the-hero-the-decade/articleshow/53907220.cms|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2017
| rowspan="2" | [[2nd IIFA Utsavam|IIFA Utsavam]]
| Best Actor – Kannada
| rowspan="2" | ''Masterpiece''
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2" |<ref name="2ndUtsavam">{{Cite episode |title=2nd IIFA Utsavam |series=IIFA Utsavam |network=[[Sun TV Network]] |date=28 March 2017 |location=[[Hyderabad]]}}</ref>
|-
| Best Male Playback Singer – Kannada
| {{nom}}
|-
| [[7th South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| Best Actor – Kannada
| ''[[Santhu Straight Forward]]''
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{cite news|title=SIIMA Nominations: Theri, Janatha Garage, Maheshinte Prathikaram and Kirik Party lead|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/siima-nominations-theri-janatha-garage-maheshinte-prathikaram-and-kirik-party-lead-4683082/|newspaper=The Indian Express|access-date=1 April 2018|date=31 May 2017|archive-date=30 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180330142906/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/siima-nominations-theri-janatha-garage-maheshinte-prathikaram-and-kirik-party-lead-4683082/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4" | 2019
| [[66th Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards South]]
| Best Actor – Kannada
| rowspan="3" |''[[KGF: Chapter 1]]''
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/winners-of-the-66th-filmfare-awards-south-2019_-38163.html|title=Winners of the 66th Filmfare Awards (South) 2019|magazine=Filmfare|access-date=22 December 2019|date=21 December 2019|archive-date=22 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191222020917/https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/winners-of-the-66th-filmfare-awards-south-2019_-38163.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[8th South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| Best Actor – Kannada
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="3" |<ref name="SIIMA2019">{{Cite web |title=SIIMA 2019 Winners |url=http://siima.in/2019/winners.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190922031138/http://www.siima.in/2019/winners.html |archive-date=22 September 2019 |access-date=1 May 2022 |publisher=South Indian International Movie Awards |url-status=dead }}</ref>
|-
| [[SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actor – Kannada|Best Actor Critics – Kannada]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Style Icon of The Year
| {{N/A}}
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | 2022
| [[68th Filmfare Awards South|Filmfare Awards South]]
| Best Actor – Kannada
| rowspan="2" |''[[KGF: Chapter 2]]''
| {{nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Winners of the 68th Filmfare Awards South — Kannada 2023 |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/winners-of-the-68th-filmfare-awards-south-kannada-2023_-67191.html |access-date=2024-07-15 |website=www.filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref>
|-
| [[11th South Indian International Movie Awards|South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| Best Actor – Kannada
| {{won}}
| style="text-align:center;"|<ref>{{Cite news |title=SIIMA Awards 2023: RRR, 777 Charlie win big; Jr NTR, Yash named Best Actors; Sreeleela and Srinidhi Shetty are Best Actresses |work=Indian Express |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/siima-awards-2023-telugu-kannada-winners-list-jr-ntr-yash-rrr-kantara-8942103/lite/ |access-date=2023-09-15}}</ref>
|}

== Notes ==
{{Notelist}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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* {{IMDb name|5232139|Yash}}
* {{Instagram|thenameisyash}}

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Nayanthara

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{{Short description|Indian actress and producer (born 1984)}}
{{about|the Indian actress|the Indian writer|Nayantara Sahgal|the plant|Vinca rosea}}

{{Use Indian English|date=July 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Nayanthara
| image = Nayanthara during toxic album launch event.jpg
| caption = Nayanthara in 2026
| birth_name = Diana Mariam Kurian
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1984|11|18|df=yes}}
| birth_place = [[Bangalore]], [[Karnataka]], India
| occupation = {{hlist| Actress|producer|model}}
| nationality = 
| years active = 2003–present
| works =
| awards = [[List of awards and nominations received by Nayanthara|Full list]]
| spouse = {{marriage|[[Vignesh Shivan]]|2022}}
| children = 2
| signature = Nayantara-transperent-signature.svg
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'''Diana Mariam Kurian''' (born 18 November 1984), known professionally as '''Nayanthara''',<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-birthday-special-nayantara-turns-28/20121119.htm Sri Birthday Special: Nayanthara Turns 28] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924150657/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-birthday-special-nayantara-turns-28/20121119.htm |date=24 September 2015 }}. Rediff.com (19 November 2012). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> is an Indian actress and film producer who predominantly appears in [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] and [[Malayalam cinema|Malayalam]] films. One of the highest paid actresses in India, she was the only South Indian actress to be featured in the ''[[Forbes India]]'' "Celebrity 100" 2018 list, with her total annual earning credited at {{INR}}15.17 crore.<ref name="NFIL">{{cite web |title=Nayanthara, PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal highest paid women in south: Forbes 100 list |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nayanthara-pv-sindhu-and-saina-nehwal-highest-paid-women-south-forbes-100-list-92812 |date=5 December 2018 |access-date=5 December 2018 |archive-date=3 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210903211212/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/nayanthara-pv-sindhu-and-saina-nehwal-highest-paid-women-south-forbes-100-list-92812 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/five-films-that-make-nayanthara-a-lady-superstar-imagegallery-kollywood-ulsgv8bgccbjb.html |title=sify.com |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=11 December 2020 |archive-date=4 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204120850/https://www.sify.com/movies/five-films-that-make-nayanthara-a-lady-superstar-imagegallery-kollywood-ulsgv8bgccbjb.html |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mukhopadhyay |first=Anindita |date=18 November 2020 |title=Happy birthday Nayanthara! Stunning transformation of Tamil's 'superstar' that will leave you awestruck |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/article/happy-birthday-nayanthara-stunning-transformation-of-souths-lady-superstar-that-will-leave-you-awestruck/683121 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201129215431/https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/article/happy-birthday-nayanthara-stunning-transformation-of-souths-lady-superstar-that-will-leave-you-awestruck/683121 |archive-date=29 November 2020 |access-date=11 December 2020 |website=[[Times Now News]]}}</ref> Nayanthara has starred in more than 80 films spanning two decades, and has won [[List of awards and nominations received by Nayanthara|numerous awards]]. <ref>{{Cite web |title=Nayanthara, The Unconventional Superstar |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/article/south-celebrity-special-2021/nayanthara-the-unconventional-superstar/70975/1 |access-date=2023-04-12 |website=Forbes India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-18 |title=Birthday Special: 7 Reasons Why Nayanthara Is The Lady Superstar {{!}} Sambad English |url=https://sambadenglish.com/nayanthara-birthday-queen-of-south-cinema/ |access-date=2023-04-12 |language=en-US}}</ref> She is popularly addressed as the LadySuperstar of Indian cinema. <ref>{{Cite web |title=South Celebrity: Nayanthara, The Unconventional Superstar - Forbes India |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/amp/article/south-celebrity-special-2021/nayanthara-the-unconventional-superstar/70975/1 |access-date=2023-07-10 |website=www.forbesindia.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-18 |title=Birthday Special: 7 Reasons Why Nayanthara Is The Lady Superstar {{!}} Sambad English |url=https://sambadenglish.com/nayanthara-birthday-queen-of-south-cinema/ |access-date=2023-07-10 |language=en-US}}</ref>

Nayanthara made her acting debut with the Malayalam film ''[[Manassinakkare]]'' (2003). She made her debut in Tamil cinema with ''[[Ayya (2005 Tamil film)|Ayya]]'' (2005) and in Telugu cinema with ''[[Lakshmi (2006 film)|Lakshmi]]'' (2006). Her portrayal of [[Goddess Sita]] in the mythological film ''[[Sri Rama Rajyam]]'' (2011) earned her the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu]] and the [[Nandi Award for Best Actress]]. She won the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil]] and [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress]], for her performance in the romantic comedy-drama ''[[Raja Rani (2013 film)|Raja Rani]]'' (2013), the action comedy ''[[Naanum Rowdy Dhaan]]'' (2015) and the political drama ''[[Aramm]]'' (2017). She was awarded the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam]] for her performance in the crime drama ''[[Puthiya Niyamam]]'' (2016).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/winners-of-the-64th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-21594.html|title=Winners of the 64th Jio Filmfare Awards (South)|website=filmfare.com}}</ref>

Nayanthara went onto establish herself with successful women-centric films including ''[[Anaamika]]'' (2014), ''[[Maya (2015 Tamil film)|Maya]]'' (2015), ''[[Kolamavu Kokila]]'' (2018), ''[[Airaa]]'' (2019) and ''[[Netrikann]]'' (2022). Nayanthara's other successful and notable work include ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]'' (2005), ''[[Billa (2007 film)|Billa]]'' (2007), ''[[Yaaradi Nee Mohini]]'' (2008), ''[[Bodyguard (2010 film)|Bodyguard]]'' (2010), ''[[Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum]]'' (2012), ''[[Thani Oruvan]]'' (2015), ''[[Kaashmora]]'' (2016), ''[[Viswasam]]'' (2019), ''[[Bigil]]'' (2019), ''[[Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy]]'' all (2019), ''[[Darbar (film)|Darbar]]'' (2020), ''[[Annaatthe]]'' (2021) and ''[[Godfather (2022 film)|Godfather]]'' (2022). She is a recipient of five [[Filmfare Awards South]] and eight [[South Indian International Movie Awards]].<ref name="LDTNVS">{{Cite web |title=From a heroine to Kollywood's 'Lady Superstar': Tracing Nayanthara's phenomenal journey |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/heroine-kollywoods-lady-superstar-tracing-nayantharas-phenomenal-journey-1155870 |access-date=2022-09-07 |website=Pinkvilla |date=5 July 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref name="LSDMK">{{Cite web |date=2020-11-18 |title=Birthday Special: 7 Reasons Why Nayanthara Is The Lady Superstar {{!}} Sambad English |url=https://sambadenglish.com/nayanthara-birthday-queen-of-south-cinema/ |access-date=2023-01-07 |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Early life and education==
Nayanthara was born as Diana Mariam Kurian<ref name="livemirror2">{{Cite web |last=Vats |first=Arushi |date=18 November 2019 |title=Top 11 unknown & interesting facts about the lady superstar Nayanthara |url=https://www.thelivemirror.com/nayanthara-unknown-facts/ |url-status=live |access-date=26 August 2021 |website=The Live Mirror |language=en-US |archive-date=18 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200618060802/https://www.thelivemirror.com/nayanthara-unknown-facts/}}</ref> on 18 November 1984<ref>[http://indiatoday.intoday.in/gallery/happy-birthday-nayantara/1/10523.html Happy birthday Nayantara] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402100138/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/gallery/happy-birthday-nayantara/1/10523.html |date=2 April 2015 }}. indiatoday.com (5 December 2008). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref><ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/birthday-special-nayantaras-fashiobale-screen-avatars/20141118.htm Birthday Special Nayantara] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150125061833/http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/birthday-special-nayantaras-fashiobale-screen-avatars/20141118.htm |date=25 January 2015 }} rediff.com (18 November 2014)</ref> in [[Bangalore, Karnataka]],<ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Nayanthara-in-Sandalwood-now/articleshow/5452870.cms |work=The Times of India |title=Nayanthara in Sandalwood now |date=17 January 2010 |access-date=19 March 2014 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111910/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/news-interviews/Nayanthara-in-Sandalwood-now/articleshow/5452870.cms%20 |url-status=live}}</ref> to Kurian Kodiyattu and Omana Kurian. A Syrian Christian(Nazrani) family from [[Kerala]]. <ref name="The Telegraph">{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060514/asp/look/story_6217361.asp |location=Calcutta, India |work=The Telegraph |title=Tamil filmdom's top stars ' Kerala women |date=14 May 2006 |access-date=15 October 2013 |archive-date=25 October 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025125032/http://www.telegraphindia.com/1060514/asp/look/story_6217361.asp |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/interview/6240.html |title=Nayanthara: A Dream comes true |website=IndiaGlitz |date=25 January 2005 |access-date=8 October 2011 |archive-date=26 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111939/https://www.indiaglitz.com/tamil |url-status=live}}</ref> Her elder brother, Leno, lives in [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]].<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13682609&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |website=[[Sify]] |date=20 January 2007 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121001070803/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=13682609&cid=2408 |archive-date=1 October 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> As her father was an [[Indian Air Force]] official, Nayanthara studied in various parts of India.<ref name="autogenerated1"/>

She did her schooling in [[Jamnagar]], [[Gujarat]] and [[Delhi]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/web-stories/educational-qualifications-of-south-indian-actresses-878 | title=Educational Qualifications of South Indian Actresses | access-date=23 July 2022 | archive-date=9 October 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009152228/https://www.sentinelassam.com/web-stories/educational-qualifications-of-south-indian-actresses-878 | url-status=live }}</ref> In [[Thiruvalla]], she studied at Balikamadom Girls Higher Secondary School, Thirumoolapuram<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994470606/South-Actresses-with-High-Educational-Qualification | title=South Actresses with High Educational Qualification | access-date=23 July 2022 | archive-date=9 October 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009152729/https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994470606/South-Actresses-with-High-Educational-Qualification | url-status=live }}</ref> and then attended [[Marthoma College]], [[Thiruvalla]] for her [[bachelor's degree]] in [[English Literature]].<ref>[http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2005/jan/13south6.htm rediff.com: Meet Rajnikanth's new heroine!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518053513/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2005/jan/13south6.htm |date=18 May 2013 }}. Rediff.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.huffpost.com/archive/in/entry/nayanthara-lady-superstar_in_5e2abf53c5b6779e9c30d673 | title=From Diana to Nayanthara: The Making of A 'Lady Superstar' | date=26 January 2020 | access-date=7 September 2022 | archive-date=7 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220907084959/https://www.huffpost.com/archive/in/entry/nayanthara-lady-superstar_in_5e2abf53c5b6779e9c30d673 | url-status=live }}</ref>

==Career==
===Debut in Malayalam cinema (2003–2004)===
While studying at college, Nayanthara worked part-time as a model.<ref name="rediff2005" /><ref>{{cite news |last1=Anthikkad |first1=Sathyan |title=നയൻതാരയിൽ വീണുപോയി |url=http://www.mathrubhumi.com/books/excerpts/sathyan-anthikkad-aathmaavinte-adikkurippukal-malayalam-news-1.1252380 |access-date=29 October 2017 |work=[[Mathrubhumi]] |date=19 August 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20171029170751/http://www.mathrubhumi.com/books/excerpts/sathyan-anthikkad-aathmaavinte-adikkurippukal-malayalam-news-1.1252380 |archive-date=29 October 2017 |language=ml |url-status=live}}</ref> She was spotted by director [[Sathyan Anthikkad]], who had seen some of her modelling assignments and approached her to play a pivotal role in his film ''[[Manassinakkare]]'' (2003).<ref name="rediff2005">[http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2005/jan/13south5.htm rediff.com: Meet Rajnikanth's new heroine!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518053407/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2005/jan/13south5.htm |date=18 May 2013 }}. Rediff.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> Although she turned down the offer initially, as she was not interested in films, she gave in eventually and agreed to do "just that one film".<ref name="rediff2005"/> ''Manassinakkare'' went on to become a big financial success and she continued to receive acting offers. Both her releases in 2004, ''Natturajavu'' by [[Shaji Kailas]], and [[Fazil (director)|Fazil]]'s psychological thriller ''[[Vismayathumbathu]]'', saw her co-starring alongside [[Mohanlal]]; while she played the protagonist's adopted sister in the former, she portrayed a ghost in the latter.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150924185838/http://www.sify.com/movies/nayantara-is-the-new-flavour-of-kollywood-news-tamil-kkfvDojbjgf.html?ref=false Nayantara is the new flavour of Kollywood]. Sify.com (6 December 2004). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> Her performance in ''Vismayathumbathu'', in particular, was lauded, with critics claiming that she had "stolen the thunder with her author-backed role",<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150107045452/http://www.sify.com/movies/vismayathumbathu-review-malayalam-13451688.html Movie Review:Vismayathumbathu]. Sify.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> and was "the revelation of the film".<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/review/7049.html Vismayathumbathu Malayalam Movie Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718125355/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/malayalam/review/7049.html |date=18 July 2012 }}. IndiaGlitz (4 April 2004). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref>

===Early work in Tamil and Telugu cinema (2005–2007)===
Nayanthara subsequently started appearing in Tamil and Telugu films. In 2005, she was cast in [[Hari (director)|Hari's]] ''[[Ayya (2005 Tamil film)|Ayya]]'', debuting in the [[Tamil film industry]] as lead heroine of the movie. ''Behindwoods.com'' stated that she had made a "sensational debut in Tamil",<ref>[http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/ayya_review.html Ayya Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621064433/http://www.behindwoods.com/features/Reviews/reviews1/ayya_review.html |date=21 June 2013 }}. Behindwoods (17 January 2005). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> while a reviewer from Nowrunning.com said that her "presence with her beautiful smile is crowd winning".<ref>[http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/1973/tamil/ayya/393/review.htm Ayya Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111211044/http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/1973/tamil/ayya/393/review.htm |date=11 January 2014 }}. Nowrunning.com (12 January 2005). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> While still shooting for ''Ayya'', she was selected for the [[comedy horror]] film ''[[Chandramukhi]]'',<ref>[http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2005/jan/13south1.htm rediff.com: Meet Rajnikanth's new heroine!] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120104001213/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2005/jan/13south1.htm |date=4 January 2012 }}. Rediff.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> after its director [[P. Vasu]]'s wife had seen ''Manassinakkare'' and recommended her.<ref>[http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/12slid3.htm rediff.com: Nayantara, the Diwali queen] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130518052822/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/12slid3.htm |date=18 May 2013 }}. Specials.rediff.com (12 October 2006). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> The film ran for over 800 days in theatres,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-07-02/11-06-07-rajini.html |title=tamil movie news rajinikanth Chandramukhi 800th day Thyagaraja Bhagavathar Haridas director P Vasu Shanthi theatre karunanidhi hot stills picture image gallery |website=Behindwoods |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-date=23 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110423133822/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/june-07-02/11-06-07-rajini.html |url-status=live}}</ref> eventually turning Nayanthara into one of the most-sought after actresses in Tamil.<ref name="autogenerated2">{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14226712&cid=2408 |title=Welcome to |website=[[Sify]] |date=20 January 2007 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121002074238/http://www.sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14226712&cid=2408 |archive-date=2 October 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She also acted in Malayalam, ''[[Thaskaraveeran (2005 film)|Thaskara Veeran]]'' and ''[[Rappakal]]''. Later that year she appeared in [[AR Murugadoss]]' ''[[Ghajini (2005 film)|Ghajini]]'', in which she played a secondary female character.<ref name="autogenerated2"/> Nayanthara then accepted to appear in an [[item number]] as herself in the [[Perarasu]]-directed [[masala film]] ''[[Sivakasi (film)|Sivakasi]]''.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150806012225/http://www.sify.com/movies/nayan-s-item-number-news-tamil-kkfv12ejggg.html?ref=false Nayan's item number]. Sify.com (6 August 2005). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref>

Nayanthara's first release in 2006 was ''[[Kalvanin Kadhali (2006 film)|Kalvanin Kadhali]]''. ''Indiaglitz.com'' stated her performance was the "strength of the film".<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7547.html Kalvanin Kadhali Tamil Movie Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120607014420/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7547.html |date=7 June 2012 }}. IndiaGlitz (18 February 2006). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> She next made her debut in [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]], starring in the film ''[[Lakshmi (2006 film)|Lakshmi]]'', following which she performed in ''[[Boss, I Love You]]''. Three Tamil films in which she enacted the lead female characters – ''[[Vallavan]]'', ''[[Thalaimagan]]'' and ''[[E (2006 film)|E]]'' – were released simultaneously during Deepavali 2006.<ref>[http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/12slid1.htm rediff.com: Nayantara, the Diwali queen] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110301211754/http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/12slid1.htm |date=1 March 2011 }}. Specials.rediff.com (12 October 2006). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> All three films opened to mixed reviews.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140130140320/http://www.sify.com/movies/thalaimagan-review-tamil-14319175.html Movie Review:Thalaimagan]. Sify.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref><ref name="autogenerated4">[https://web.archive.org/web/20140130124745/http://www.sify.com/movies/e-review-tamil-14315542.html Movie Review:E]. Sify.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> In ''Vallavan'', she portrayed a lecturer who falls in love with a student younger than her. Sify wrote: "Nayanthara virtually walks away with the film and has never looked so beautiful. She looks gorgeous especially in songs and does justice to her well-etched out role".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130704155845/http://www.sify.com/movies/vallavan-review-tamil-14317167.html Movie Review:Vallavan]. Sify.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> The science fiction thriller ''E'' featured Nayanthara in the role of a bar dancer. Reviewers from Rediff stated that she made an impact.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/23e.htm Watch E for Jeeva] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924143938/http://www.rediff.com/movies/2006/oct/23e.htm |date=24 September 2015 }}. Rediff.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> Indiaglitz said she was "very adequate and impressive in a slightly complicated role",<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7785.html E Tamil Movie Review] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120203160312/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/7785.html |date=3 February 2012 }}. IndiaGlitz (20 October 2006). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> and that she had "come up with a good performance".<ref name="autogenerated4" /> In ''Thalaimagan'', she played a news reporter, with critics agreeing that she did not have much to do in the film.<ref>[http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/2804/tamil/thalaimagan/919/review.htm Thalaimagan Review – Tamil Movie Review by PVS] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131206194455/http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/2804/tamil/thalaimagan/919/review.htm |date=6 December 2013 }}. Nowrunning.com (27 October 2006). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/10/27/stories/2006102700030200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061109024535/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2006/10/27/stories/2006102700030200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=9 November 2006 |location=Chennai, India |work=[[The Hindu]] |title=An action-filled 100! – Thalaimagan |date=27 October 2006}}</ref>

===Public recognition and widespread success (2007–2013)===
Nayanthara regained her star status in Kollywood by starring in the [[Vishnuvardhan (director)|Vishnuvardhan]]-directed [[gangster film]] [[Billa (2007 film)|''Billa'']] (2007). A remake of the [[Billa (1980 film)|1980 Tamil film of the same name]], it went on to become a success at the box office,{{vague|date=November 2015}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/movies/billa-hits-a-century-news-tamil-kkftJhhddhe.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101028103014/http://sify.com/movies/billa-hits-a-century-news-tamil-kkftJhhddhe.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=28 October 2010 |title=Billa hits a century! |website=[[Sify]] |date=22 March 2008 |access-date=18 October 2011}}</ref> with Nayanthara receiving critical and popular acclaim for her performance as Sasha in her new glamorous look.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14582061&cid=2408 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071231043236/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/interview.php?id=14582061&cid=2408 |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 December 2007 |title=Welcome to |website=[[Sify]] |date=20 January 2007 |access-date=18 October 2011}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' heaped praise on her, describing her as a "show-stopper". The reviewer further wrote: "Nayanthara has gone full throttle to look her sexiest best [...] She has a beautiful body which she flaunts daringly [...] and is also able to bring out the cold aloofness and bitterness of her character.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20131128161433/http://www.sify.com/movies/billa-review-tamil-14575572.html Movie Review:Billa]. Sify.com. Retrieved 2012-04-10.</ref> Similarly a critic from Nowrunning.com noted that she looked "great in mini-skirts, jacket, dark glasses and tall boots".<ref>[http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/4506/tamil/billa/1436/review.htm Billa Review – Tamil Movie Review by Mythily Ramachandran] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120226005332/http://www.nowrunning.com/movie/4506/tamil/billa/1436/review.htm |date=26 February 2012 }}. Nowrunning.com (15 December 2007). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> Her performance in ''Billa'' earned her first nomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil]], in addition to winning the [[Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine]]. The same year, she also starred in the Telugu action drama [[Tulasi (film)|''Tulasi'']] alongside [[Venkatesh (actor)|Venkatesh]], which proved to be a commercial success and her performance earned her first nomination for the [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu]].

In 2008, she had five releases, four of which were in Tamil. Her first release was the family entertainer ''[[Yaaradi Nee Mohini]]''. ''Behindwoods.com'' wrote: "Nayanthara dispels her bombshell act and proves that she can more than just that. She breaks into tears when needed, shows vicious contempt when rubbed the wrong way in the name of love, and looks endearing in songs". ''Nowrunning.com'' stated that she "exhibits her acting skills in full measure [and] gives a moving performance in emotional scenes",<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-1/yaaradi-nee-mohini-review.html |title=YAARADI NEE MOHINI MOVIE REVIEW - Behindwoods.com DHANUSH Nayanthara YUVAN SHANKAR RAJA Selvaraghavan Jawahar Karthik Kumar Raghuvaran yaaradi nee mohini movie wallpapers hot stills picture image gallery |access-date=16 August 2016 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221115/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-1/yaaradi-nee-mohini-review.html |url-status=live}}</ref> while Sify's critic wrote that she looked "sensational and has done a great job in perhaps the meatiest role she has done so far".<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130823094342/http://www.sify.com/movies/yaaradi-nee-mohini-review-tamil-14638571.html Movie Review:Yaaradi Nee Mohini]. Sify.com. Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> She won the Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine for the second consecutive year,<ref>[http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/47587.html Univercell third Vijay Awards – Winners List] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090618072752/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/47587.html |date=18 June 2009 }}. IndiaGlitz (15 June 2009). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref> in addition to her second nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.

Her subsequent appearances were in ''[[Kuselan]]'', ''[[Satyam (2008 film)|Satyam]]'' and ''[[Aegan]]'' in 2008. In 2009 she appeared in ''[[Villu (film)|Villu]]'' and ''[[Aadhavan]]''.

In 2010, all her releases, which featured her as the female lead, turned out to be commercial successes: she had five box office hits in the four Southern languages – ''[[Adhurs]]'' (Telugu), ''[[Bodyguard (2010 film)|Bodyguard]]'' (Malayalam), ''[[Simha (film)|Simha]]'' (Telugu), ''[[Boss Engira Bhaskaran]]'' (Tamil) and ''[[Super (2010 Indian film)|Super]]'' (Kannada).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-20/news-interviews/28222815_1_films-southern-languages-boss-engira-baskaran |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104062227/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2010-12-20/news-interviews/28222815_1_films-southern-languages-boss-engira-baskaran |url-status=dead |archive-date=4 November 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=I feel blessed to play Sita: Nayanthara |date=20 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/people-now-trust-my-abilities-nayanthara-news-tamil-kmikivhgjhj.html?scategory=tamil |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727025526/http://www.sify.com/movies/people-now-trust-my-abilities-nayanthara-news-tamil-kmikivhgjhj.html?scategory=tamil |url-status=dead |archive-date=27 July 2011 |title=People now trust my abilities: Nayanthara |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=18 October 2011}}</ref> She won the [[Asianet Film Awards#Best Actress|Asianet Award for Best Actress]] for her performance in ''Bodyguard''. The latter three, in particular, were particularly notable for Nayanthara, with ''Simha'' becoming one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year and ''Boss Engira Bhaskaran'' releasing to positive reviews and becoming a financial success.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/boss-engira-baskaran-movie-review.html |title=Boss Engira Baskaran Movie Review |website=Behindwoods |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-date=2 November 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111102134113/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-reviews/reviews-2/boss-engira-baskaran-movie-review.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boss-engira-bhaskaran-review-tamil-14956349.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131225234542/http://www.sify.com/movies/boss-engira-bhaskaran-review-tamil-14956349.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=25 December 2013 |title=Movie Review:Boss Engira Bhaskaran |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=18 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/11695.html |title=Boss Engira Baskaran Tamil Movie Review |website=IndiaGlitz |date=10 September 2010 |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-date=7 September 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110907030632/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/review/11695.html |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Upendra (actor)|Upendra]]'s ''[[Super (2010 Indian film)|Super]]'', which marked her debut into the [[Kannada cinema|Kannada film industry]], opened to rave reviews, while her performance was also praised by critics.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/super-a-revolutionary-concept-review-kannada-14959267.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130130253/http://www.sify.com/movies/super-a-revolutionary-concept-review-kannada-14959267.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 January 2014 |title=Movie Review:Super: A revolutionary concept |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=18 October 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/movie-reviews/Super/movie-review/7042116.cms |work=The Times of India |first1=G S |last1=Kumar |title=Super |date=4 December 2010 |access-date=30 June 2013 |archive-date=26 July 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130726132638/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/kannada/movie-reviews/Super/movie-review/7042116.cms |url-status=live}}</ref> Her performances in ''Simha'', ''Boss Engira Bhaskaran'' and ''Super'' earned her nominations for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress in their respective languages.<ref name="IndiaGlitz">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/67255.html |title=Nominees of Idea Filmfare Awards South |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-date=10 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110810173729/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/67255.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="indiaglitz.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/67252.html |title=Nominees of Idea Filmfare Awards South – Tamil Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-date=13 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113002419/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/67252.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="ReferenceA">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/67258.html |title=Nominees of Idea Filmfare Awards South – Kannada Movie News |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=18 October 2011 |archive-date=16 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110816144229/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/kannada/article/67258.html |url-status=live}}</ref> She also starred in [[Shyamaprasad]]'s critically-acclaimed Malayalam film ''[[Elektra (2010 film)|Elektra]]''. Her performance was well appreciated by critics when it was screened at the [[International Film Festival of India]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=67541 |title=Elektra Dazzles IFFI with Its Electrifying Performances |publisher=Press Information Bureau |access-date=24 November 2010 |archive-date=17 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110717072823/http://www.pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=67541 |url-status=live}}</ref> The film was also screened at the [[Dubai International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/films-music/dubai-premiere-for-manisha-koirala-s-elektra-2010-11-14-1.317224 |title=Dubai premiere for Manisha Koirala's "Elektra" |publisher=Emirates247.com |access-date=14 December 2010 |archive-date=19 November 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101119051701/http://www.emirates247.com/entertainment/films-music/dubai-premiere-for-manisha-koirala-s-elektra-2010-11-14-1.317224 |url-status=live}}</ref>

Her only release in 2011 was the mythological film ''[[Sri Rama Rajyam]]'' (2011) by [[Bapu (director)|Bapu]], in which she played the role of Sita. She received high critical acclaim for her performance in the film, with [[Rediff.com]] noting, "Nayanthara is the surprise package of the film. As Sita, she too has played the role of her lifetime. She gave a fine understated performance conveying a kaleidoscope of emotions."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-sri-ramarajyam/20111117.htm |title=Review: Sri Rama Rajyam is a visual treat |publisher=Rediff |access-date=9 July 2012 |archive-date=19 June 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120619020451/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-sri-ramarajyam/20111117.htm |url-status=live}}</ref> Sify commented "Nayanthara gave a fitting answer to all, unleashing grace and accomplishing the assignment with absolute perfection."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sri-ramarajyam-review-review-telugu-14983681.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131201051940/http://www.sify.com/movies/sri-ramarajyam-review-review-telugu-14983681.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=1 December 2013 |title=Sri Ramarajyam review |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=9 July 2012}}</ref> Subsequently, she was awarded her first [[Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actress|Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu]] and the [[Nandi Award for Best Actress]] for her performance.{{Citation needed|date=May 2023}} The film was dubbed in the media as her [[swan song]] and considered to be her last release before her marriage as she was reported to quit acting thereafter.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20140130140316/http://www.sify.com/movies/ramarajyam-nayanthara-s-swan-song-news-news-llpj05ejaaa.html?ref=false Ramarajyam- Nayanthara's swan song]. Sify.com (15 November 2011). Retrieved 10 April 2012.</ref>

Choosing to make a comeback, Nayanthara began shooting for [[Krish (director)|Krish]]'s ''[[Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum]]'' (2012) after an eleven-month [[sabbatical]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/nayanthara-is-back-with-a-bang-news-tamil-md2nCsiiedb.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120329024207/http://www.sify.com/movies/nayanthara-is-back-with-a-bang-news-tamil-md2nCsiiedb.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 March 2012 |title=Nayanthara is back with a bang |website=[[Sify]] |date=28 March 2012 |access-date=10 April 2012}}</ref> She portrayed the role of a journalist and her performance was praised, with a reviewer from Sify stating that "Nayanthara does not play the normal commercial glam-doll for a change and she is good" and "her chemistry with Rana is perfect".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/krishnam-vande-jagadgurum-review-review-telugu-15014177.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131030104443/http://www.sify.com/movies/krishnam-vande-jagadgurum-review-review-telugu-15014177.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=30 October 2013 |title=Krishnam Vande Jagadgurum review |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=4 May 2013}}</ref> She received her fourth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for her performance in the film. The following year, she won widespread critical acclaim for her performance in [[Atlee (director)|Atlee]]'s romantic comedy-drama ''[[Raja Rani (2013 film)|Raja Rani]]'' (2013), winning her first [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil]] and the [[Vijay Award for Best Actress]]. Playing the role of a wife in an unhappy marriage, a critic from Sify.com noted, "Nayanthara gets a well-written role and she couldn't ask for a better character than Regina for her return after a three-year hiatus... she looks good, throws herself into the role, approaches her part with restraint and minimalist fuss, and turns in a sincere performance." Sify.com also said her role was "unquestionably the film's biggest strength".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/raja-rani-review-tamil-pcmbbzfhhhfii.html |title=Review : Raja Rani |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=12 August 2017 |archive-date=13 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170813054609/http://www.sify.com/movies/raja-rani-review-tamil-pcmbbzfhhhfii.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> Likewise, another reviewer from Behindwoods.com stated the role was "Nayanthara's career best performance till date" and it was a "great comeback by the actress with a role which gave her ample scope".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/raja-rani/raja-rani-review.html |title=Raja Rani Movie Review Raja Rani, Arya, Jai |website=www.behindwoods.com |access-date=12 August 2017 |archive-date=16 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170816063648/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/raja-rani/raja-rani-review.html |url-status=live}}</ref>

Her next release, Vishnuvardhan's ''[[Arrambam]]'' (2013), featuring [[Ajith Kumar]] in the lead, also won acclaim with a reviewer from [[Rediff]] stating that "Nayanthara looks gorgeous and does full justice to her character", while Behindwoods critic stated that "Nayanthara puts out a fiery face when required and also showcase her oomph and style in many scenes, adding "this superstar continues to shine".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-aarambam-is-a-delight-for-ajith-fans-south/20131101.htm |title=Review: Aarambam is a delight for Ajith fans |access-date=12 August 2017 |archive-date=5 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105044342/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/review-aarambam-is-a-delight-for-ajith-fans-south/20131101.htm |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/happy-birthday-nayanthara-news-malayalam-nlsjB4iajbe.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131120232449/http://www.sify.com/movies/happy-birthday-nayanthara-news-malayalam-nlsjB4iajbe.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 November 2013 |title=Happy Birthday Nayanthara |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=16 August 2016}}</ref>

===Stardom and further expansion (2014-present)===

Nayanthara's rising popularity as an actress led to her being cast in female-centric films, a genre considered a rarity in South Indian cinema. [[Sekhar Kammula]] cast her in the titular role of his bilingual ''[[Anaamika]]'' (2014), a remake of the Hindi film ''[[Kahaani]]'' (2012), in which Nayanthara portrayed an IT professional who moves to [[Hyderabad]] to look for her missing husband. Sify.com labelled her performance in the film "a one-woman show by her in a difficult role... she nails the character perfectly whether it in the initial scenes showing her anguish or in the stunning climax, where she takes a brave decision".

While ''Anaamika'' did middling business, her next female-centric project, the horror film ''[[Maya (2015 Tamil film)|Maya]]'' (2015), emerged as a profitable venture commercially. Portraying a single mother with a mysterious past, Nayanthara won acclaim for her performance and her decision to portray an unconventional character, with Sify.com saying, "Nayanthara is just fabulous and her classier side has been perfectly unleashed in ''Maya''... it's a treat to watch Nayanthara re-inventing herself by performing in an author backed role".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/maya-review-tamil-pjrrVfaahbigf.html |title=Review : Maya |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=12 August 2017 |archive-date=9 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170709081222/http://www.sify.com/movies/maya-review-tamil-pjrrVfaahbigf.html |url-status=dead}}</ref>

Along with strong character roles, Nayanthara continued to appear in action and comedy films, including the successful ''[[Bhaskar the Rascal]]'' (2015) and ''[[Thani Oruvan]]'' (2015), during the same period. She then went on to win her second Filmfare Award for her role of a deaf girl seeking revenge in [[Vignesh Shivan]]'s black comedy ''[[Naanum Rowdy Dhaan]]'' (2015). About her performance, Sify.com's reviewer noted "Nayanthara's Kadambari is a well-etched out role, the actress is effortlessly charming and she does full justice", and "infuses the part with the right portions of vulnerability, restraint, and quiet strength, delivering a performance that is nothing short of perfect".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/naanum-rowdy-dhaan-review--pkvrJajfiggeg.html |title=Review : Naanum Rowdy Dhaan |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=12 August 2017 |archive-date=27 March 2017 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20170327101313/http://www.sify.com/movies/naanum-rowdy-dhaan-review--pkvrJajfiggeg.html |url-status=dead}}</ref> A video clip from the film ''Naanum Rowdy Dhaan'' went viral on social media where Nayanthara was seen buying liquor from a shop. The Hindu Makkal Katchi demanded the scene to be removed and garlanded her picture with beer bottles and even after she made a statement that it was a film scene, the [[Hindu Munnani]] burned her effigy in protest.<ref>{{Cite web |last=subramanian |first=anupama |date=4 February 2015 |title=Nayan targeted over film scene |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150203/entertainment-tollywood/article/nayan-targeted-over-film-scene |access-date=20 November 2020 |website=Deccan Chronicle |language=en |archive-date=28 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201128053014/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/150203/entertainment-tollywood/article/nayan-targeted-over-film-scene |url-status=live}}</ref> Despite controversy, she earned her second Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil for her performance in the film.

In her first release of 2016, Nayanthara portrayed a rape victim in ''[[Puthiya Niyamam]]'' (2016) opposite [[Mammootty]], with a critic from the IBTimes stating "Nayantara's portrayal as Vasuki Iyer is one of her career-best roles till date and her decision to dub in her own voice for her character is worthy of appreciation".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/puthiya-niyamam-review-nayantara-mammootty-starrer-urges-women-speak-out-against-social-evils-666854 |title='Puthiya Niyamam' review: Nayantara-Mammootty starrer urges women to speak out against social evils |first=Anu |last=James |website=[[International Business Times]] |date=13 February 2016 |access-date=12 August 2017 |archive-date=2 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170702051245/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/puthiya-niyamam-review-nayantara-mammootty-starrer-urges-women-speak-out-against-social-evils-666854 |url-status=live}}</ref> She earned her first [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam]] for her performance in the film. She continued to play diverse roles, appearing as a village-based school teacher in ''[[Thirunaal]]'' (2016), a spy in the commercially successful [[Vikram (actor)|Vikram]]-starrer ''[[Iru Mugan]]'' (2016) and the queen of a fantasy kingdom in ''[[Kaashmora]]'' (2016). Her performance in the former fetched her a sixth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.

In 2017, she played the main lead in the horror thriller ''[[Dora (2017 film)|Dora]]'' and the critically acclaimed social drama ''[[Aramm]]''. Her portrayal of a district collector in ''[[Aramm]]'' won her a third [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil]]. She also played the female lead in the action thriller ''[[Velaikkaran (2017 film)|Velaikkaran]]''. Her first release in 2018 was a Telugu-language film ''[[Jai Simha]]'' in which she played the female lead. She went on to portray the main lead in [[Nelson Dilipkumar]]'s directorial ''[[Kolamaavu Kokila]]'' and the thriller ''[[Imaikkaa Nodigal]]'' alongside actor [[Atharvaa]]. Both emerged huge successes and attained highest opening figures for a female led film across the country. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-09-05 |title=Imaikka Nodigal fetches second Rs 10 cr opening for Nayanthara; Geetha Govindam aces Telugu box office-Entertainment News , Firstpost |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/imaikka-nodigal-fetches-second-rs-10-cr-opening-for-nayanthara-geetha-govindam-aces-telugu-box-office-5117431.html |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=Firstpost |language=en}}</ref> Her performance in ''Kolamaavu Kokila'' fetched her an eighth nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.

In 2019, she played lead roles in ''[[Viswasam]], [[Airaa]], [[Kolaiyuthir Kaalam]] and [[Bigil]]'', the latter in which she collaborated with [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] for the third time. She also appeared in the Malayalam film ''[[Love Action Drama]]'', alongside [[Nivin Pauly]] where she attained an equal pay as that of male lead; for the first ever time in Malayalam cinema. She was also seen in Telugu biographical film, ''[[Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy]]'', alongside [[Chiranjeevi]] and [[Tamannaah]]. In 2020, she was seen in a supporting role in ''[[Darbar (film)|Darbar]]'' along with [[Rajinikanth]]. Her film ''[[Mookuthi Amman]]'' marked her second entry into Hindu mythological and devotional cinema after her portrayal of Goddess Sita in 2011.

2021 saw her fifth collaboration with [[Rajinikanth]] with the film ''[[Annaatthe]]'' where she was seen as a lawyer. She starred in ''[[Netrikann]]'', a remake of the 2011 South Korean film ''[[Blind (2011 film)|Blind]]''. She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of blind Durga CBI in the film. She also starred in the Malayalam film ''[[Nizhal (2021 film)|Nizhal]]'' and the much delayed Telugu film ''[[Aaradugula Bullet]]''.

Her first release of 2022 was the romcom-drama ''[[Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal]]'', where she was seen alongside [[Vijay Sethupathi]] and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. She later starred in G.S. Viknesh's survival-thriller ''[[O2 (2022 film)|O2]]'', where she played a single mother trying to shield her son suffering from [[cystic fibrosis]] from the effects of low oxygen.

She was later seen in the Malayalam film ''[[Gold (2022 Indian film)|Gold]]'', alongside [[Prithviraj Sukumaran]], in the Telugu film ''[[Godfather (2022 film)|Godfather]]'', the Tamil horror film ''[[Connect (2022 film)|Connect]]''. She will be seen in the Tamil film ''Iraivan;'' for which she will get a remuneration of Rs 10 Crore, making her the only South Indian actress to get a double digit crore remuneration.<ref>{{Cite web |last=kashishsharma |date=2022-08-07 |title=Nayanthara enters Rs 10-cr club, retains top South actress status |url=https://thefederal.com/entertainment/nayanthara-enters-rs-10-cr-club-retains-highest-paid-south-actress-rank/ |access-date=2023-03-04 |website=The Federal |language=en-US}}</ref> She will also be seen in [[Bollywood]] film ''[[Jawan (film)|Jawan]]'' opposite [[Shah Rukh Khan]] which will mark her Hindi debut.<ref>{{Cite news |date=3 September 2021 |title=Tamil director Atlee's next film with Shah Rukh Khan; Nayanthara all set to roll |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/tamil-director-atlees-next-film-with-shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-all-set-to-roll/articleshow/85886185.cms |access-date=8 June 2022 |archive-date=3 December 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211203055834/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/tamil-director-atlees-next-film-with-shah-rukh-khan-nayanthara-all-set-to-roll/articleshow/85886185.cms |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=3 June 2022|title=Shah Rukh Khan announces 'Jawan' with Atlee; Fans say, '2023 belongs to King Khan'|work=[[The Times of India]]|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-announces-jawan-with-atlee-fans-say-2023-belongs-to-king-khan/amp_articleshow/91982503.cms|access-date=8 June 2022|archive-date=9 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009152729/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/shah-rukh-khan-announces-jawan-with-atlee-fans-say-2023-belongs-to-king-khan/articleshow/91982503.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> She is also set to star two untitled films, tentatively titled as ''Lady Superstar 75''<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bureau |first=The Hindu |date=2022-07-12 |title=Lady Superstar 75: Nayanthara's 75th film launched; shoot to commence soon |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/lady-superstar-75-nayantharas-75th-film-launched-shoot-to-commence-soon/article65630408.ece |access-date=2023-03-04 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref> and ''NT-81''.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/lady-superstar-75-nayantharas-75th-film-launched-shoot-to-commence-soon/article65630408.ece | title=Lady Superstar 75: Nayanthara's 75th film launched; shoot to commence soon | newspaper=The Hindu | date=12 July 2022 | access-date=7 September 2022 | archive-date=7 September 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220907052508/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/lady-superstar-75-nayantharas-75th-film-launched-shoot-to-commence-soon/article65630408.ece | url-status=live }}</ref> Netflix has documented her illustrious journey in cinema, titled as " Nayanthara beyond the fairytale " which is yet to release.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Watch Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairy Tale {{!}} Netflix Official Site |url=https://www.netflix.com/title/81611550 |access-date=2023-03-17 |website=www.netflix.com |language=en}}</ref>

==Personal life==
She was brought up as a [[Christians|Christian]] to [[Malayali]] parents.<ref name="The Telegraph" /> On 7 August 2011, she embraced [[Hinduism]] at the [[Arya Samaj]] Temple in Chennai.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Editorial |date=2022-06-09 |title=Nayanthara Religion: Nayanthara had adopted Hindu religion leaving Christianity, know what was the reason behind it? |url=https://www.newsncr.com/entertainment/nayanthara-religion-nayanthara-had-adopted-hindu-religion-leaving-christianity-know-what-was-the-reason-behind-it/ |access-date=2022-08-30 |website=News NCR |language=en-US |archive-date=30 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220830131700/https://www.newsncr.com/entertainment/nayanthara-religion-nayanthara-had-adopted-hindu-religion-leaving-christianity-know-what-was-the-reason-behind-it/ |url-status=live }}</ref> After that, a certificate of conversion to Hinduism was issued to her, and her stage name, ''Nayanthara'', became her official name.<ref>{{cite web |date=8 August 2011 |title=Nayanthara converts to Hinduism |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-11-02/nayanthara-prabhu-deva-08-08-11.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226111913/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-11-02/nayanthara-prabhu-deva-08-08-11.html |archive-date=26 December 2018 |access-date=9 August 2011 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> She is a [[polydactyly|polydactyl]], with a rudimentary finger on her left hand.<ref>{{cite web |date=23 March 2006 |title=Nayantara's six fingers sentiment |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/mar-06-04/23-03-06-nayantara.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190916050549/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news/mar-06-04/23-03-06-nayantara.html |archive-date=16 September 2019 |access-date=14 August 2020 |website=behindwoods.com}}</ref>

Nayanthara and director [[Vignesh Shivan]] have been in a relationship ever since they worked together on ''[[Naanum Rowdy Dhaan]]'' in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |title=To Birthday Girl Nayanthara, With Love From Boyfriend Vignesh Shivan |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/to-birthday-girl-nayanthara-with-love-from-boyfriend-vignesh-shivan-2326613 |access-date=20 November 2020 |website=NDTV.com |archive-date=19 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201119085909/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/to-birthday-girl-nayanthara-with-love-from-boyfriend-vignesh-shivan-2326613 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Vignesh Shivan on Marriage Plan |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/entertainment-news-nayanthara-confirms-engagement-with-vignesh-shivam/391771.html |website=[[News18]] |access-date=2 July 2021 |archive-date=9 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210709184809/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/vignesh-shivan-on-marriage-plans-with-nayanthara-we-both-have-professional-goals-to-achieve-2817411.html |url-status=live}}</ref> The couple got married on 9 June 2022 in Mahabalipuram.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-08 |title=Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan Wedding LIVE UPDATES: Couple officially married now; SRK & Rajinikanth arrive |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/nayanthara-and-vignesh-shivan-wedding-live-updates-1139188 |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en |archive-date=9 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609050324/https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/nayanthara-and-vignesh-shivan-wedding-live-updates-1139188 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nayanthara weds Vignesh Shivan in intimate ceremony, couple seeks blessings from Rajinikanth |url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/other/nayanthara-weds-vignesh-shivan-in-intimate-ceremony-couple-seeks-blessings-from-rajinikanth/ar-AAYfitn |access-date=2022-06-09 |website=MSN |language=en-IN |archive-date=9 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609165914/https://www.msn.com/en-in/entertainment/other/nayanthara-weds-vignesh-shivan-in-intimate-ceremony-couple-seeks-blessings-from-rajinikanth/ar-AAYfitn |url-status=live }}</ref> In October 2022, the couple announced the birth of their twin children named Uyir and Ulagam, via surrogacy.<ref>{{cite web |date=9 October 2022 |title=Nayanthara And Vignesh Shivan Blessed With Twin Sons Uyir And Ulagam. See Post |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/nayanthara-and-vignesh-shivan-blessed-with-twin-boys-uyir-and-ulagam-see-post-3416139 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009152729/https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/nayanthara-and-vignesh-shivan-blessed-with-twin-boys-uyir-and-ulagam-see-post-3416139 |archive-date=9 October 2022 |access-date=9 October 2022 |website=[[NDTV]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=9 October 2022 |title=Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan welcome twin boys |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/nayanthara-vignesh-shivan-twins-photos-8199195/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221009152729/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/nayanthara-vignesh-shivan-twins-photos-8199195/ |archive-date=9 October 2022 |access-date=9 October 2022 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref>

==Off-screen work==
Nayanthara is a humanitarian and lends support to a number of social causes. She donated a sum of Rs. 5 lakhs to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund during the 2012 cyclonic storm Thane, in [[Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2012/feb/11/nayanthara-donates-5-lakhs-339186.amp | title=Nayanthara donates 5 lakhs! |date=11 February 2012 |access-date=10 November 2019 |work=New Indian Express}}</ref> During the [[COVID-19 pandemic in India|COVID-19 pandemic]], she donated Rs 20 lakh to [[Film Employees Federation of South India]] to help daily wagers.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/movies/regional-cinema/story/coronavirus-nayanthara-donates-rs-20-lakh-to-fefsi-workers-1663230-2020-04-04 | title=Coronavirus: Nayanthara donates Rs 20 lakh to FEFSI workers |date=4 April 2020 |access-date=12 November 2021 |work=India Today}}</ref> Apart from these she has been involved in various charitable activities. She is also a pro Indian culture enthusiast and had participated in the [[2017 pro-jallikattu protests]] in [[Chennai]] along with husband Vignesh Shivan.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/PETA-Jallikattu-stay-%E2%80%98partial-victory%E2%80%99-for-bulls/article13995899.ece|title=PETA: Jallikattu stay 'partial victory' for bulls|newspaper=The Hindu|access-date=2017-02-23|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/india/jallikattu-uprising-sc-allows-centres-request-to-not-pass-judgement-on-the-issue-for-a-week-4483061/|title=Jallikattu protest: SC allows Centre's request to not pass judgment for a week|date=20 January 2017|newspaper=The Indian Express|language=en|access-date=20 January 2017}}</ref>

In 2021, Nayanthara, along with renowned dermatologist Dr Renita Rajan, launched ''The Lip Balm Company'', a gender-neutral lip care company.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2021/dec/11/nayanthara-enters-beauty-retail-space-launches-gender-neutral-lip-care-products-2394438.html | title=Nayanthara enters beauty retail space; launches gender-neutral lip care products |access-date=11 December 2021 |work=New Indian Express}}</ref> She is about to venture into skincare range with her brand named ''9Skin''. In addition to this, she has endorsed brands and products including [[Tanishq]], Seafood brand Fipola<ref>{{cite web | url=https://in.fashionnetwork.com/news/Tanishq-signs-actress-nayanthara-as-its-brand-ambassador-for-south-india,1089737.html#fashionweek-paris-estermanas | title=Tanishq signs actress Nayanthara as its brand ambassador for South India |access-date=17 December 2022 |work=Fashion Network}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2022/aug/06/seafood-brand-fipola-ropes-in-actress-nayanthara-as-brand-ambassador-2484773.amp | title=Seafood brand Fipola ropes in actress Nayanthara as brand ambassador |access-date=11 October 2022 |work=New Indian Express}}</ref> and GRT Jewellers.<ref>{{cite news | url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-entry-of-a-few-actors-into-the-advertisement-space-this-year-helped-both-their-image-and-the-brand-they-endorsed/article8018079.ece/amp/ | title=Actors in endorsements: A brand new start in South India |access-date=15 September 2022 |work=The Hindu| date=22 December 2015 }}</ref>

===Rowdy Pictures===
In 2021, Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan launched their film production venture Rowdy Pictures, which has produced the films ''[[Pebbles (film)|Koozhangal]]'' (2021),<ref>{{Cite news |title=Vignesh Shivan's next production is Koozhangal in Yuvan's music |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/vignesh-shivans-next-production-is-koozhangal-in-yuvans-music/articleshow/79914177.cms |access-date=2021-04-02 |website=The Times of India |date=23 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref> which received numerous accloades, ''[[Netrikann]]'' (2021) and ''[[Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal]]'' (2022).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/vignesh-shivan-on-nayanthara-s-netrikann-director-milind-s-script-is-an-intriguing-thriller-1599545-2019-09-16|title=Vignesh Shivan on Nayanthara's Netrikann: Director Milind's script is an intriguing thriller|work=India Today|date=16 September 2019|access-date=22 July 2021}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=11 February 2022|title=Watch: Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal teaser promises fun romcom, release date announced|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/watch-kaathuvaakula-rendu-kaadhal-teaser-promises-fun-romcom-release-date-announced-160887|website=The News Minute}}</ref>

==Screen persona and legacy==
Nayanthara is considered among the most popular actor of [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]]<ref>{{Cite news |author=ETimes News |title=Nayanthara to Samantha: Top heroines of Tamil cinema |access-date=12 December 2021 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/nayanthara-to-samantha-top-heroines-of-tamil-cinema/jyothika/photostory/62837354.cms |work=Times of India}}</ref> and [[Telugu cinema|Telugu]] cinema.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nayanthara: The Queen Of Southern Cinema Who Is More Than Just A Superstar |access-date=10 December 2022 |url=https://www.shethepeople.tv/home-top-video/celebrating-nayanthara-tamil-cinema-superstar-birthday/ |work=She The People}}</ref> She is one of the highest paid actresses in South Indian cinema, according to various media reports.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.gqindia.com/entertainment/content/nayanthara-to-samantha-prabhu-check-out-10-highest-paid-south-actresses-right-now/amp |access-date=12 September 2022 |title=Nayanthara to Shruti Haasan: Check out the top 10 highest paid South Indian actresses right now |work=GQ India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=The Highest-paid South Indian actresses; see list |access-date=28 November 2022 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/dh-galleries/photos/in-pictures-highest-paid-south-indian-actresses-990536 |work=Deccan Herald}}</ref> In March 2022, according to a report by ''[[The Times of India]]'', Nayanthara became the highest-paid South Indian actress.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Samantha Ruth Prahu seconds Nayanthara amongst the highest paid actresses in South film industry |access-date=28 March 2022 |url=https://m.timesofindia.com/videos/entertainment/hindi/samantha-ruth-prahu-bags-second-spot-amongst-the-highest-paid-actresses-in-south-film-industry/videoshow/90102393.cms |work=The Times of India}}</ref>

Nayanthara is known for her strong and powerful performances. She is credited for a change in South industry, with her strong role in women-centric films such as ''[[Aramm]]'', ''[[Maya (2015 Tamil film)|Maya]]'', ''[[Anaamika]]'', ''[[Kolamavu Kokila]]'' and ''[[Netrikann]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Happy Birthday Nayanthara: Top 6 Movies of the 'Lady Superstar' |access-date=19 November 2021 |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/happy-birthday-nayanthara-top-6-movies-of-the-lady-superstar-4455200.html |work=News18 India}}</ref> She is widely praised for her impactful roles in ''[[Sri Rama Rajyam]]'', ''[[Raja Rani (2013 film)|Raja Rani]]'', ''[[Puthiya Niyamam]]'', ''[[Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy]]'' and much more.<ref>{{Cite news |title=7 critically acclaimed and must-watch movies of Superstar Nayanthara |access-date=28 September 2022 |url=https://www.gqindia.com/binge-watch/collection/7-critically-acclaimed-movies-nayanthara-streaming-disney-hotstar-amazon-prime-video-mx-player/ |work=GQ India}}</ref> She is among the few South Indian actresses who have taken over the male dominated film industry with her strong films.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Women's Day Special: Nayanthara, Samantha, Keerthy Suresh: Heroines who took over male dominated film industry |access-date=17 March 2021 |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/womens-day-special-nayanthara-samantha-keerthy-suresh-heroines-who-took-over-male-dominated-film-industry |work=Pinkvilla}}</ref>

Divya J Shekar of ''[[Forbes India]]'' noted, "What sets Nayanthara apart from most male stars is her presence and popularity across all the five South Indian states."<ref>{{Cite news |author=Divya J Shekhar |title=Nayanthara, the unconventional superstar |access-date=12 October 2021 |url=https://www.forbesindia.com/amp/article/south-celebrity-special-2021/nayanthara-the-unconventional-superstar/70975/1 |work=Forbes India}}</ref> Saradha U of ''[[The News Minute]]'' credit her "unique filmography" – a blend of commercial and content-driven films, as a reason of her success.<ref>{{Cite news |author=Saradha U |title=Being Nayanthara: How the actor became the 'lady superstar' of Tamil cinema |access-date=12 June 2022 |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/being-nayanthara-how-actor-became-lady-superstar-tamil-cinema-164769?amp |work=The News Minute}}</ref> Kayalvizhi Arivalan of ''[[Femina (India)|Femina]]'' said that Nayanthara made women-centric films "the new norm".<ref>{{Cite news |author=Kayalvizhi Arivalan |title=Exclusive - Being Nayanthara: The Lady Superstar Of South India |access-date=12 December 2022 |url=https://m.femina.in/celebs/indian/amp-stories/being-nayanthara-the-lady-superstar-246826.amp |work=Femina India}}</ref> ''[[India Today]]'''s Janani K finds her to be "capable of pulling in the crowd even without a male star in the film".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Why Kolamaavu Kokila Nayanthara is Lady Superstar of Tamil cinema |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nayanthara-kolamaavu-kokila-release-lady-superstar-of-kollywood-1318792-2018-08-20 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501070435/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/nayanthara-kolamaavu-kokila-release-lady-superstar-of-kollywood-1318792-2018-08-20 |archive-date=1 May 2019 |access-date=11 December 2020 |website=India Today}}</ref> Nandini Ramnath of ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'' stated that Nayanthara is "southern cinema’s brightest stars".<ref>{{Cite news |author=Nandini Ramnath |title=Nayanthara on taking on the male-dominated film industry |access-date=12 October 2020 |url=https://www.vogue.in/fashion/content/nayanthara-tamil-film-star-interview-career-women-centric-roles-vogue-india-october-2019/amp |work=Vogue India}}</ref> She received the [[Kalaimamani]] award, for her "Contribution in Tamil Cinema", in 2010.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/70-artists-get-kalaimamani-awards/article362528.ece |title=Exclusive - 70 artists get Kalaimamani Awards in 2010 |newspaper=The Hindu |access-date=25 February 2021}}</ref> [[The Hindu]] referred her as one of the Superstar women in Indian Cinema.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Superstars Inc: When women rule the roost in Indian cinema |work=The Hindu |access-date=10 March 2020 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/superstars-inc-anushka-shetty-jyothika-nayanthara-kangana-ranaut-vidya-balan/article22964856.ece |author=Sangeetha Devi Dundoo|date=7 March 2018 }}</ref>

Nayanthara became the only South Indian actress to be featured in the ''[[Forbes India]]'' "Celebrity 100" list of 2018, with her total annual earning credited at {{INR}}15.17 crore.<ref name="NFIL" /> In [[Rediff.com]]'s "Top 5 Tamil Actresses" list, she ranked 5th in 2013<ref>{{Cite web |title=The TOP 5 Tamil actresses of 2016 |author=S Saraswathi |work=Rediff.com |access-date=10 December 2017 |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/the-top-5-tamil-actresses/20160108.htm}}</ref> and 1st in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Top Performances by Tamil Actresses in 2013 |work=Rediff.com |access-date=20 December 2015 |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/slide-show-1-the-top-performances-by-tamil-actresses-in-2013-south/20131231.htm}}</ref> In "Top Telugu Actresses" list of 2007, she was placed 1st.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Top Telugu actresses of 2007 |author=Rediff Movies |work=Rediff.com |access-date=30 December 2016 |url=http://specials.rediff.com/movies/2007/dec/20sd2.htm}}</ref> In the "Top 5 Malayalam Actresses" list of 2016, she ranked 4th.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The TOP 5 Malayalam heroines of 2016 |author=Vijay George |work=Rediff.com |access-date=25 January 2017 |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/the-top-5-malayalam-heroines/20160105.htm}}</ref> Nayanthara ranked 3rd in "Hottest Tamil Actresses" list.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hottest Tamil Actresses: From Trisha to Nayanthara; check the list|work=Rediff.com |access-date=25 November 2018 |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/2005/jun/30south2.htm}}</ref> ''[[Femina (India)|Femina]]'' included Nayanthara in it's "Femina Fab 40" list of 2021 and said that she is "hands-down the Lady Superstar".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Femina Fab 40: Nayanthara is hands-down the Lady Superstar |work=Femina India |access-date=23 October 2021 |url=https://www.femina.in/trending/achievers/femina-fab-40-nayanthara-is-hands-down-the-lady-superstar-206605.html}}</ref> Nayanthara became [[Times of India|Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman]] in 2015 and 2016.<ref>{{cite web|author=|url=http://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Chennai-Times-25-Most-Desirable-Women-in-2015/articleshow/51927178.cms |title=Chennai Times 25 Most Desirable Women in 2015: Lady Superstar Nayanthara |work=The Times of India |date=2016-04-22 |accessdate=2016-06-28}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/chennai-times-most-desirable-woman-2016-nayanthara/amp_articleshow/56751459.cms |title=Meet Chennai Times Most Desirable Woman 2016: Nayanthara |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=25 January 2018}}</ref>

==In popular culture==
* In 2021, a television series named ''Lady Superstar Nayanthara'', was telecast on [[Star Vijay]]. The host conversed with Nayanthara, about her personal and professional life and provided a chance to her fans to interact with her.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-07-09 |title=Lady Superstar Nayanthara: Now a television show on the Superstar of Kollywood |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbXGu4CvK9s |access-date=2023-01-24 |website=Youtube - Star Vijay |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Netflix]] has documented her remarkable journey in Indian cinema in ''Nayanthara: Beyond the Fairytale'' which is yet to release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-24 |title=Nayanthara Beyond The Fairy Tale teaser: Watch rare BTS glimpses into Vignesh Shivan, Nayanthara's life together |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/web-series/nayanthara-beyond-the-fairy-tale-teaser-watch-rare-bts-glimpses-into-her-life-101663999645996.html |access-date=2023-03-04 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> The documentary focuses on Nayanthara's work in the film industry and her relationship with [[Vignesh Shivan]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-09 |title=First glimpse of documentary on 'Lady Superstar' Nayanthara is here|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/first-glimpse-of-documentary-on-lady-superstar-nayanthara-is-here/articleshow/93446337.cms |access-date=2023-02-24 |website=Times of India |language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{{Main articles|Nayanthara filmography}}

==Accolades==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Nayanthara}}

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Toxic (2026 film)

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{{Short description|Upcoming film by Geetu Mohandas}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=March 2026}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Toxic- A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups poster.jpg
| caption = Official poster
| director = [[Geetu Mohandas]]
| writer = [[Yash (actor)|Yash]] Geetu Mohandas
| producer = Venkat K. Narayana Yash
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* Yash
* [[Kiara Advani]]
* [[Nayanthara]]
* [[Huma Qureshi]]
* [[Tara Sutaria]]
* [[Rukmini Vasanth]]
}}
| cinematography = [[Rajeev Ravi]]
| music = {{Plainlist|
* [[Ravi Basrur]]
* [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]]
* [[Tanishk Bagchi]]
* Faheem Abdullah
* Arslan Nizami
* [[Ravi Basrur]]
}}
| editing = Ujwal Kulkarni
| studio = [[KVN Productions]] Monster Mind Creations
| distributor = [[#Distribution|see below]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2026}}
| budget = {{INR|700–800 crore}}<ref name="BudgetSources">
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*{{cite web
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|website=Zee News
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*{{cite web
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*{{cite web
|date=19 February 2026 |title=TOXIC Teaser Out: Yash's fierce avatar...|url=https://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/entertainment/south-movie/toxic-teaser-yash-kiara-advani-nayanthara-huma-qureshi-rukmini-vasanth-film/articleshow/128589626.cms
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*{{cite web
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|date=27 February 2026
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| language = Kannada English
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'''''Toxic''''' (subtitled '''''A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups''''') is an upcoming Indian [[Period piece|period]] [[gangster film]] directed by [[Geetu Mohandas]]. It stars [[Yash (actor)|Yash]] in a dual role, alongside [[Kiara Advani]], [[Nayanthara]], [[Huma Qureshi]], [[Tara Sutaria]], and [[Rukmini Vasanth]]. The film was jointly produced by Venkat K. Narayana and Yash through [[KVN Productions]] and Monster Mind Creations, respectively. '' Toxic'' is budgeted at ₹700–800 crore and is set to be [[List of most expensive Indian films|the most expensive Indian film ever made]].<ref name="BudgetSources"/>

The film was officially announced in December 2023 under the tentative title ''Yash 19'', as it is the 19th film of Yash as a leading actor, with the official title revealed a few days later. ''Toxic'' is budgeted at ₹600–800 crore and is set to be [[List of most expensive Indian films|the most expensive Indian film ever made]].<ref name="BudgetSources"/> The film was simultaneously shot in [[Kannada]] and English.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=24 February 2025 |title=Yash's 'Toxic' to be shot in English and Kannada; to be dubbed in multiple international languages |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/yash-toxic-shot-in-english-and-kannada-geetu-mohandas/article69257524.ece |website=The Hindu}}</ref> [[Principal photography]] took place from August 2024 to October 2025 across [[Bengaluru]], [[Mumbai]], [[Goa]], [[Thoothukudi]] and [[Jaipur]].

''Toxic'' is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide in 2026.

== Cast ==
{{Cast listing|

* [[Yash (actor)|Yash]] as
** Raya
** Ticket
* [[Kiara Advani]] as Nadia
* [[Nayanthara]] as Ganga
* [[Huma Qureshi]] as Elizabeth
* [[Tara Sutaria]] as Rebecca
* [[Rukmini Vasanth]] as Mellisa
* [[Akshay Oberoi]] as Tony
* [[Darrell D'Silva]] as Salvador
* [[Sudev Nair]] as Karmadi
* Balaji Manohar as Bheera
* Kyle Paul
* Beatriz Taufenbach
* [[Surjith Gopinath]]
* [[Amit Tiwari]]
* Benedict Garrett
* Tetiana Gaidar
}}

== Production ==
=== Development ===
In April 2023, it was reported that [[Yash (actor)|Yash]] would collaborate with director [[Geetu Mohandas]] for his next project after the [[KGF (film series)|''KGF'' film franchise]] (2018–present).<ref>{{cite web |access-date=29 April 2023 |title=Yash19: Rocking star Yash's next project sparks excitement with unexpected collaboration rumors |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/yash19-rocking-star-yashs-next-project-sparks-excitement-with-unexpected-collaboration-rumors/articleshow/99868840.cms |website=Times of India}}</ref> Tentatively titled ''Yash 19'', the production was reported to begin after Geetu finalised it as her next directorial venture.<ref>{{Cite news |date=18 April 2023 |title=Yash 19 to be navy-based action thriller? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-19-to-be-navy-based-action-thriller/articleshow/99578169.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230514135720/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-19-to-be-navy-based-action-thriller/articleshow/99578169.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=14 May 2023 |access-date=9 January 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Sources claimed that Yash and Geetu had signed the project and that production would begin in June 2023.<ref>{{Cite news |date=19 April 2023 |title=South Buzz: Rajinikanth completes shooting for 'Jailer'; Yash to start shooting for his next; Saif Ali Khan begins shooting for 'NTR 30' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/south-buzz-rajinikanth-completes-shooting-for-jailer-yash-to-start-shooting-for-his-next-saif-ali-khan-begins-shooting-for-ntr-30/articleshow/99606289.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507164037/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/south-buzz-rajinikanth-completes-shooting-for-jailer-yash-to-start-shooting-for-his-next-saif-ali-khan-begins-shooting-for-ntr-30/articleshow/99606289.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=7 May 2023 |access-date=9 January 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> In late September 2023, [[Cinema of the United States|Hollywood]] action choreographer [[J. J. Perry]] posted a photograph on [[Instagram]] with himself and Yash, hinting at a possible collaboration.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=27 September 2023 |title=Yash meets Hollywood director JJ Perry in London ahead of 'Yash 19' announcement |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/yash-meets-hollywood-director-jj-perry-in-london-ahead-of-yash-19-announcement-2441043-2023-09-27 |website=India Today}}</ref> Shortly thereafter, Yash reportedly spent a day at music composer [[Charan Raj (composer)|Charan Raj]]'s studio, further suggesting a potential association with the project.<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 September 2023 |title=Yash's next film to include international talent? |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yashs-next-film-to-include-international-talent/articleshow/103989928.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231006205023/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yashs-next-film-to-include-international-talent/articleshow/103989928.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=6 October 2023 |access-date=9 January 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> Finally on 9 December 2023, [[KVN Productions]] and Yash's production house, Monster Mind Creations, officially announced the film along with the title.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=9 December 2023 |title=Yash announces release of next film, 3 years after KGF franchise |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-announces-release-of-next-film-3-years-after-kgf-franchise/articleshow/105842532.cms?from=mdr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231216161548/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-announces-release-of-next-film-3-years-after-kgf-franchise/articleshow/105842532.cms?from=mdr |archive-date=16 December 2023 |access-date=9 January 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=8 December 2023 |title=It's official: Yash and Geetu Mohandas team up for 'Toxic' |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/its-official-yash-and-geetu-mohandas-team-up-for-toxic/article67617353.ece |website=The Hindu}}</ref>

In January 2024, cinematographer [[Rajeev Ravi]] was announced as part of the film's technical crew.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=8 January 2024 |title=Yash and team usher in Stuntvis Technology for 'Toxic' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/jan/08/yash-and-teamusher-in-stuntvis-technology-for-toxic-2648882.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240110024826/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/jan/08/yash-and-teamusher-in-stuntvis-technology-for-toxic-2648882.html |archive-date=10 January 2024 |access-date=9 January 2024 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> In January 2025, Geetu stated that Yash was also part of the film's writing team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharadhaa |first=A. |date=8 January 2025 |title=Geetu Mohandas: Co-writing Toxic with Yash has been a privilege and a thrill |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2025/Jan/08/geetu-mohandas-co-writing-toxic-with-yash-has-been-a-privilege-and-a-thrill |access-date=8 January 2025 |website=Cinema Express |language=en}}</ref>

=== Casting ===
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Yash plays as the main lead in a [[dual role]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=21 June 2023 |title=KGF Star Yash Reveals This About His Upcoming Project Yash19 |url=https://www.india.com/entertainment/kgf-star-yash-breaks-his-silence-on-his-upcoming-project-yash19-addresses-rumours-of-signing-bollywood-film-stst-6124750/ |website=India.com}}</ref> [[Kiara Advani]] joined the film in April 2024, as the female lead alongside Yash, thus also marking her Kannada debut.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=15 April 2024 |title=Kiara Advani joins Yash in 'Toxic', marking her Kannada debut |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Apr/15/kiara-advani-joins-yash-in-toxic-marking-her-kannada-debut |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> [[Huma Qureshi]] joined the cast in June 2024 for a key negative role.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=26 June 2024 |title=Huma Qureshi the latest addition to the cast of 'Toxic' |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2024/Jun/26/huma-qureshi-the-latest-addition-to-the-cast-of-toxic |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> [[Tovino Thomas]] reportedly joined the cast in July 2024, as the main antagonist.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=10 July 2024 |title=Tovino Thomas to play villain in Yash's 'Toxic' |url=https://keralakaumudi.com/en/news/mobile/news.php?id=1341620 |website=[[Kerala Kaumudi]]}}</ref> In August 2024, [[Akshay Oberoi]] and [[Tara Sutaria]] joined the cast.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=14 August 2024 |title=Akshay Oberoi joins Yash's 'Toxic', gets warm welcome from the team |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/akshay-oberoi-joins-yashs-toxic-gets-warm-welcome-from-the-team-kannada-debut-2581941-2024-08-14 |website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=17 August 2024 |title=Tara Sutaria Confirmed For Yash's Toxic? Photo From Set Viral After She DENIED Co-starring With Kiara Advani |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/tara-sutaria-confirmed-for-yashs-toxic-photo-from-set-viral-after-she-denied-co-starring-with-kiara-advani-9018613.html |website=News18}}</ref> In January 2025, Oberoi confirmed that [[Nayanthara]] joined the cast for a key role.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=24 January 2025 |title=Akshay Oberoi confirms Nayanthara in Yash's 'Toxic' |url=https://www.thestatesman.com/entertainment/akshay-oberoi-confirms-nayanthara-in-yashs-toxic-1503390277.html |website=The Statesman}}</ref> [[Sudev Nair]] joined the cast in April 2025<ref>{{cite web |access-date=21 April 2025 |title=Sudev Nair sparks speculation of being part of Yash starrer Toxic |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/sudev-nair-sparks-speculation-part-yash-starrer-toxic |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> while [[Rukmini Vasanth]] joined the cast in August 2025 following the completion of ''[[Kantara: Chapter 1]]''.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=21 August 2025 |title=Rukmini Vasanth to feature in Yash starrer Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/rukmini-vasanth-feature-yash-starrer-toxic-fairytale-grown-ups/ |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref>

Various foreign actors like [[Darrell D'Silva]],<ref>{{Cite news |author= |title=Not Natalie! This is 'my cemetery girl': Geetu Mohandas confirms actress in Yash's Toxic teaser |work=[[Mathrubhumi]] |date=9 January 2026 |url=https://english.mathrubhumi.com/movies-music/news/yash-toxic-teaser-beatriz-taufenbach-not-natalie-burn-viral-scene-jn67bryy |access-date=9 January 2026}}</ref> Kyle Paul,<ref>{{cite news |author= |title=American actor Kyle Paul on Yash's 'Toxic': I had the best experience on sets |work=[[The Hindu]] |date=19 March 2025 |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/american-actor-kyle-paul-yash-toxic-geetu-mohandas/article69347957.ece |url-access=subscription |access-date=22 March 2025 |language=en-IN |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250319113745/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/american-actor-kyle-paul-yash-toxic-geetu-mohandas/article69347957.ece |archive-date=2025-03-19 |url-status=live}}</ref> and Beatriz Taufenbach<ref>{{Cite news |last=Singh |first=Simran |title=Fact check: Not Natalie Burn, but this actress played viral 'Toxic' girl, romanced Yash, her name is..., she's from... |website=[[Daily News and Analysis]] |date=2026-01-09 |url=https://www.dnaindia.com/bollywood/report-fact-check-not-natalie-burn-but-this-actress-played-viral-toxic-girl-romanced-yash-her-name-is-she-s-from-3196454 |access-date=9 January 2026}}</ref> will feature in the film.

=== Filming ===
[[Principal photography]] commenced in August 2024 in [[Bengaluru]] along with the pooja ceremony.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=8 August 2024 |title=Yash Begins Shooting For His Film Toxic: "The Journey Begins" |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/yash-begins-shooting-for-his-film-toxic-the-journey-begins-6289308 |website=NDTV}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Chakraborty |first=Urmi |access-date=8 August 2024 |title=Yash begins shooting for Toxic, drops photo from pooja ceremony |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/yash-begins-shooting-for-toxic-drops-photo-from-pooja-ceremony/cid/2039538 |work=The Telegraph Online}}</ref> As part of the production process, the film utilised [[previsualization]] to plan stunt sequences and ensure safety.<ref name=":0" /> A major portion of the shoot began in September 2024 at a large-scale 20-acre set near Bengaluru, recreating the period from the 1940s to the 1970s. The production involved an extensive team of over 1,000 crew members and 450 actors, including foreign extras.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=4 September 2024 |title=Yash starrer Toxic shoot commences in Bengaluru with 1000-member crew; elaborate set recreated to reflect the 1940s-1970s: Report |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/yash-starrer-toxic-shoot-commences-bengaluru-1000-member-crew-elaborate-set-recreated-reflect-1940s-report/ |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Yash's upcoming film Toxic brings the 1940s-70s to life with 1,000 crew and a 20-acre set |url=https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/yashs-toxic-brings-the-1940s-70s-to-life-with-1000-crew-and-a-20-acre-set-article-12814362.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240904195539/https://www.moneycontrol.com/entertainment/yashs-toxic-brings-the-1940s-70s-to-life-with-1000-crew-and-a-20-acre-set-article-12814362.html |archive-date=4 September 2024 |access-date=8 January 2025 |website=MoneyControl}}</ref> In October 2024, some sequences were filmed in the forest areas of [[Peenya]] in Bengaluru.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=30 October 2024 |title=Hundreds of trees on forestland illegally cut for erecting sets for Yash-starrer Toxic: Khandre |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/hundreds-of-trees-on-forestland-illegally-cut-for-erecting-sets-for-toxic-khandre/article68811221.ece |website=The Hindu}}</ref> Later, an [[First Information Report|FIR]] was filed against the producer for allegedly cutting trees in the forest area without permission.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=12 November 2024 |title=Producer Of Yash-Starrer 'Toxic' Charged For Illegal Tree Cutting In Bengaluru |url=https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/producer-of-yash-starrer-toxic-charged-for-illegal-tree-cutting-in-bengaluru-7001789 |website=NDTV}}</ref> In November 2025, sequences featuring Advani were shot in [[Mumbai]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=6 November 2024 |title=Kiara Advani begins filming for Yash's Toxic in Mumbai |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kiara-advani-begins-filming-for-yashs-toxic-in-mumbai-2629081-2024-11-06 |website=India Today}}</ref> A dance sequence featuring Yash and Advani was choreographed by [[Ganesh Acharya]] in January 2025 in [[Goa]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=24 January 2025 |title=Yash and Kiara Advani groove to Ganesh Acharya's choreography for 'Toxic' in Goa |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-and-kiara-advani-groove-to-ganesh-acharyas-choreography-for-toxic-in-goa/articleshow/117506261.cms |website=Times of India}}</ref> In February 2025, Yash alongside with Advani, Nayanthara, Qureshi and Sutaria shot several sequences in Bengaluru.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=3 February 2025 |title='Toxic' Shooting intensifies as Yash and four female stars unite in Bengaluru |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Feb/03/toxic-shooting-intensifies-as-yash-and-four-female-stars-unite-in-bengaluru |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> In June 2025, the film's remaining shoot was shifted to Mumbai from Bengaluru so as to facilitate Advani's pregnancy.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=18 June 2025 |title=Yash shifts the remaining shoot of Toxic from Bengaluru to Mumbai to facilitate Kiara Advani's pregnancy |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/south-cinema/yash-shifts-remaining-shoot-toxic-bengaluru-mumbai-facilitate-kiara-advanis-pregnancy |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> In September 2025, a massive 45 day shoot featuring many action sequences choreographed by [[J. J. Perry]] was completed in Mumbai.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=19 September 2025 |title=Toxic: Yash wraps 45-day Mumbai schedule, heads to Bengaluru for final leg |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/toxic-yash-wraps-45-day-mumbai-schedule-heads-to-bengaluru-for-final-leg-2789911-2025-09-19 |website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=19 September 2025 |title=Yash wraps Mumbai schedule for Toxic, final leg to be shot in Bengaluru |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/yash-wraps-mumbai-schedule-for-toxic-final-leg-to-be-shot-in-bengaluru-101758253731054.html |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> In October 2025, the final schedule was filmed in Bengaluru.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=15 October 2025 |title=Yash's Toxic in the last leg of shooting |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Oct/15/kannadanews2025oct14yashs-toxic-in-the-last-leg-of-shooting |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref>

Additionally shooting also took place in [[Thoothukudi]], where an action sequence was filmed, while a special song sequence was also shot in [[Jaipur]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=10 January 2026 |title=Toxic Shooting Locations: 5 Places Where Yash's New Gangster Film Was Filmed |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/travel/toxic-shooting-locations-5-places-where-yashs-new-gangster-film-was-filmed-article-153419847 |website=Times Now}}</ref>

== Music ==
The film's soundtrack album was composed by [[Ravi Basrur]], [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]], [[Tanishk Bagchi]], Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami.<ref name="mc">{{cite news |date=23 February 2026 |title=Yash's 'Toxic' locks power-packed music trio: Ravi Basrur, Vishal Mishra and Tanishk Bagchi lead the album |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yashs-toxic-locks-power-packed-music-trio-ravi-basrur-vishal-mishra-and-tanishk-bagchi-lead-the-album/articleshow/128695152.cms |access-date=23 February 2026 |work=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref>
Ravi Basrur also composed the [[film score|background score]] of the film.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=2 December 2025 |title=Ravi Basrur to compose for Yash's Toxic? |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2025/Dec/02/kannadanews2025dec01ravi-basrur-to-compose-for-yashs-toxic# |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Earlier, Jeremy Stack was announced as the composer for the film, but opted out of the project.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=10 December 2023 |title=Yash collaborates with international composer Jeremy Stack and Shruti Haasan for 'Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yash-collaborates-with-international-composer-jeremy-stack-and-shruti-haasan-for-toxic-a-fairy-tale-for-grown-ups/amp_articleshow/105873792.cms |website=Times of India}}</ref> However, Ravi Basrur was confirmed as the new composer, marking his third collaboration with Yash after [[KGF (film series)|''KGF'' film franchise]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Ravi Basrur to compose for Yash's Toxic? |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2025/Dec/01/ravi-basrur-to-compose-for-yashs-toxic |access-date=1 December 2025 |website=[[Cinema Express]] |language=en}}</ref> Vishal Mishra, Tanishk Bagchi, Faheem Abdullah, and Arslan Nizami was later joined as another music composer. [[Anirudh Ravichander]] was also announced as the composer but due to the date issues, he opted out of the project.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 December 2025 |title=Not Anirudh, but Ravi Basrur to collaborate once again with Yash? |url=https://www.gulte.com/movienews/384521/not-anirudh-but-ravi-basrur-to-take-over-yashs-toxic |website=Gulte.com}}</ref><ref name="mc" /> The music rights were acquired by [[Zee Music Company]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 February 2026 |last=Rao |first=Justin |title=Exclusive 'Toxic': Zee Music Company, KVN Productions and Yash Strike Landmark Music Rights Deal |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/toxic-zee-music-company-kvn-productions-and-yash-strike-landmark-music-rights-deal |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter India]] |access-date=22 February 2026}}</ref>

The first single titled "Tabaahi" was released on 2 March 2026.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=28 February 2026 |title=First single from Yash's Toxic announced; new poster featuring actor, Kiara Advani unveiled |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/amp/story/kannada/news/2026/Feb/27/first-single-from-yashs-toxic-announced-new-poster-featuring-actor-kiara-advani-unveiled |website=Cinema Express}}</ref>

{{Track listing
| headline = Track listing
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| extra_column = Singer(s)
| title1 = Tabaahi
| extra1 = [[Vishal Mishra (composer)|Vishal Mishra]]
| lyrics1 = [[Yogaraj Bhat]]
| length1 = 4:18
}}

== Marketing ==
The first look glimpse of the film was unveiled on 8 January 2026, coinciding with Yash's 40th birthday.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=8 February 2026 |title='Toxic' teaser out: Yash as Raya unleashes darker and fiercer gangster avatar on 40th birthday - Watch |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/toxic-teaser-out-yash-as-raya-unleashes-darker-and-fiercer-gangster-avatar-on-40th-birthday-watch/articleshow/126407353.cms |website=Times of India}}</ref> The glimpse generated instant global traction, amassing over 200 million views and 5.5 million likes within 24 hours across platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2026/Jan/09/toxic-teaser-featuring-yash-garners-over-200-million-views|title=Toxic teaser, featuring Yash, garners over 200 million views|work=Cinema Express|date=9 January 2026}}</ref>

== Release ==

=== Theatrical ===
''Toxic'' was originally scheduled for release on 10 April 2025 but was eventually postponed due to delayed shooting and production issues.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=26 July 2024 |title=Yash’s Toxic to not meet its April 10, 2025 release date? |url=https://www.ottplay.com/news/yashs-toxic-to-not-meet-its-april-10-2025-release-date/57ece296d7794 |website=OTTPlay}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Yash Confirms 'Toxic' Release Is Delayed: 'There Are So Many Complications...' |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/yash-confirms-toxic-release-is-delayed-there-are-so-many-complications-9095381.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250114093158/https://www.news18.com/movies/yash-confirms-toxic-release-is-delayed-there-are-so-many-complications-9095381.html |archive-date=14 January 2025 |access-date=14 January 2025 |website=News18 |language=en}}</ref> It was later announced that it will release on 19 March 2026, clashing with the Hindi film ''[[Dhurandhar: The Revenge]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 March 2025 |title='KGF' star Yash gives the biggest update on 'Toxic': Release date out |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kgf-star-yash-toxic-release-date-out/article69361497.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250428081747/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/kgf-star-yash-toxic-release-date-out/article69361497.ece |archive-date=28 April 2025 |access-date=22 March 2025 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=22 March 2025 |title=Yash FINALLY Announces Toxic Release Date; Burns Down A Town In New Poster |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/yash-finally-announces-toxic-release-date-burns-down-a-town-in-new-poster-9271210.html |website=News18}}</ref> however it was again postponed due to the ongoing [[2026 Iran war|crisis in Middle East Countries]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=4 March 2026 |title=BREAKING: Toxic: A Fairy Tale For Grown-Ups POSTPONED to June 4 due to rising tension in the Middle East; Dhurandhar: The Revenge to arrive SOLO on March 19 |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-toxic-fairy-tale-grown-ups-postponed-june-4-due-rising-tension-middle-east-dhurandhar-revenge-arrive-solo-march-19/ |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> Later, the theatrical release was announced as 4 June 2026<ref>{{cite web |access-date=4 March 2026 |title=Toxic release date postponed: Yash pushes back film by 3 months due to 'current uncertainty in the Middle East' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/toxic-release-date-postponed-yash-pushes-back-film-by-3-months-due-to-uncertainty-in-the-middle-east-geetu-mohandas-101772598920862.html |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref>, but was postponed again due to alignments for a better global distribution.<ref>{{cite news |title=Yash’s Toxic postponed again, not to release on June 4: ‘We will release on globally aligned date’ |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/yashs-toxic-postponed-again-not-to-release-on-june-4-we-will-release-on-globally-aligned-date-10661571/ |access-date=29 April 2026 |work=The Indian Express}}</ref> Apart from the original [[Kannada]] and [[English language|English]], the film was also released in [[Hindi language|Hindi]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=29 April 2026 |title=Why has Yash's Toxic been postponed... again? |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/why-has-yashs-toxic-a-fairy-tale-for-grown-ups-been-postponed-again-2903098-2026-04-29 |website=India Today}}</ref>

=== Distribution ===
[[Sri Venkateswara Creations|Sri Venkateswara Film Distributors]] acquired the distribution rights in [[Andhra Pradesh]] and [[Telangana]] for {{INRConvert|120|c}}.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Kulkarni |first=Shubham |date=6 February 2026 |title=Yash Led 'Toxic' Lands Massive ₹120 Crore AP–TG Deal With Dil Raju's SVC (EXCLUSIVE) |url=https://varietyindia.com/yash-led-toxic-lands-massive-%e2%82%b9120-crore-ap-tg-deal-with-dil-rajus-svc-exclusive/ |access-date=6 February 2026 |website=Variety India |language=en-US}}</ref> The distribution rights for [[North India]] and [[Nepal]] were acquired by [[AA Films]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=12 February 2026 |title=BREAKING: Anil Thadani's AA Films comes onboard as distribution partner for Yash's Toxic in North India & Nepal |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/breaking-anil-thadanis-aa-films-comes-onboard-distribution-partner-yashs-toxic-north-india-nepal |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> The overseas distribution rights for the Indian-language versions were acquired by Phars Film for {{INRConvert|105|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |access-date=10 February 2026 |title=Exclusive {{!}} Yash's 'Toxic' Locks Record-Breaking ₹105 Crore Overseas Deal with Phars Film |url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/exclusive-yashs-toxic-locks-record-breaking-105-crore-overseas-deal-with-phars-film |website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]}}</ref> E4 Entertainment acquired the distribution rights across [[Kerala]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=23 February 2026 |title=Yash's Toxic locks Kerala distributor, eyes KGF 2's box office record in the state |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/yashs-toxic-locks-kerala-distributor-eyes-kgf-2s-box-office-record-in-the-state-10547341/ |website=The Indian Express}}</ref> The distribution rights across [[Tamil Nadu]] were acquired by Think Studios, S Picture, [[Trident Arts]] and 5 Star Senthil for {{INRConvert|63|c}}.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2026 |title=Yash's Toxic secures ₹63 Crore distribution deal in Tamil Nadu |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/kannada/news/2026/Feb/26/yashs-toxic-secures-63-crore-distribution-deal-in-tamil-nadu |access-date=26 February 2026 |website=[[Cinema Express]]}}</ref>

== Controversy ==
Following the release of teaser, the Women's wing of [[Aam Aadmi Party]] submitted a complaint to the [[Karnataka State Commission for Women]] as they had objections with the obscene visuals featured in the teaser.<ref>{{cite web |access-date=12 February 2026 |title=Yash's Toxic teaser draws complaint from AAP Women's wing to Karnataka commission: Report |url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/yashs-toxic-teaser-draws-complaint-aap-womens-wing-karnataka-commission-report |website=Bollywood Hungama}}</ref> In February 2026, another formal complaint was lodged to the [[Central Board of Film Certification|CBFC]] by the National Christian Federation where they alleged that the film's teaser depicts obscene scenes and also hurts religious sentiments by including a statue of [[Michael (archangel)|Archangel Michael]] in the fight sequence inside the [[cemetery]].<ref>{{cite web |access-date=12 February 2025 |title=Yash's Toxic faces fresh trouble: Christian group says teaser 'hurts religious sentiments', files complaint with CBFC |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/others/yash-toxic-faces-fresh-trouble-christian-group-says-teaser-hurts-religious-sentiments-files-complaint-with-cbfc-101770878682088.html |website=Hindustan Times}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |access-date=12 February 2025 |title=Yash's Toxic faces fresh trouble: Christian group says teaser 'hurts religious sentiments', files complaint with CBFC |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/kannada/movies/news/yashs-toxic-teaser-gets-new-complaint-christian-group-raises-concerns-demands-removal-of-visuals/articleshow/128231206.cms |website=The Times of India}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|tt27530512}}
* {{Bollywood Hungama title|toxic}}

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