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{{Short description|Indian actress}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Shivathmika Rajashekar
| birth_date = 22 April 2000
| birth_place = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telengana]]
| nationality = Indian
| occupation = Actress
| years_active = 2019 — present
| mother = [[Jeevitha]]
| father = [[Rajasekhar (actor)|Rajasekhar]]
| family = [[Shivani Rajashekar]] (sister)
}}

'''Shivathmika Rajashekar''' is an Indian actress who works in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films. She is a recipient of the [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu]] for ''[[Dorasaani]]'' at the [[9th South Indian International Movie Awards|9th SIMMA Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=David |title=SIIMA 2021: Check Out Full Winners' List |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2021-check-out-full-winners-list-840868 |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=www.ibtimes.co.in |language=en}}</ref> She is the daughter of actors [[Rajasekhar (actor)|Rajasekhar]] and [[Jeevitha]].<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shivathmika Rajashekhar holds forth on ‘Dorasani’ |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/shivathmika-rajashekhar-holds-forth-on-dorasani/article28133839.ece |access-date=2023-07-17 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>

== Early life ==
Shivathmika Rajashekar was born on 22, April 2000, in [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Telugu |first=TV9 |title=Tollywood: ఆదమరచిన ఈ చిన్నది అలనాటి స్టార్ హీరో గారాలపట్టి.. ఇప్పుడు ఇండస్ట్రీలో హీరోయిన్.. |url=https://tv9telugu.com/entertainment/tollywood/guess-this-actress-in-this-photo-she-is-actor-rajashekar-daughter-shivathmika-rajashekar-childhood-photo-950422.html |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=TV9 Telugu |language=te}}</ref> She began working in film after finishing her 12th grade studies.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Back to the basics |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/030819/back-to-the-basics.html}}</ref>

== Career ==
Shivathmika debuted in Telugu cinema with ''[[Dorasaani]]'' alongside [[Anand Deverakonda]]. The film opened to an underwhelming response from the critics.<ref>{{Cite news |title=‘Dorasaani’ review: This Anand Deverakonda and Shivathmika starrer is a tragic romance set in Telangana of the 80s |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/dorasaani-review-this-anand-deverakonda-and-shivathmika-starrer-is-a-tragic-romance-set-in-telangana-of-the-80s/article28411840.ece |access-date=2023-07-17 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Dorasani' movie review: A compelling setup bereft of novelty |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2019/jul/13/dorasani-movie-review-a-compelling-setup-bereft-of-novelty-2003273.html |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> However, her performance received a favourable reception, and she received the Sakshi Excellence Award for Best Debutant,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sakshi Excellence Award 2019 & 2020 To Shivathmika Rajasekhar {{!}} Debutant Actress Dorasani {{!}} SakshiTV {{!}} Sakshi Excellence Awards. |url=https://www.sakshiexcellenceawards.com/sakshit/index.php?page=%E0%B0%B5%E0%B1%80%E0%B0%A1%E0%B0%BF%E0%B0%AF%E0%B1%8B%E0%B0%B2%E0%B1%81&pageid=10&subpageid=34&subsubpageid=0&id=991 |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=www.sakshiexcellenceawards.com}}</ref> the [[20th Santosham Film Awards|Santosham Film Awards]] for Best Debut Actress, and the [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=SIIMA AWARDS 2021: Mahesh Babu, Rashmika Mandanna & Nani among top honors; Check out the full winners list |url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/siima-awards-2021-mahesh-babu-rashmika-mandanna-nani-among-top-honors-check-out-full-winners-list-898655 |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=PINKVILLA |language=en}}</ref> Her second release, ''[[Anandham Vilayadum Veedu]]'', marking her Tamil debut<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shivathmika Rajashekar is a TV anchor in her K-Town debut film |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shivathmika-rajashekar-is-an-anchor-in-her-k-town-debut-film/articleshow/80795358.cms |access-date=2023-07-17 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> opposite [[Gautham Karthik]], received a mixed response.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Anandham Vilayadum Veedu Review - Routine Family Drama Template |url=http://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994457924/Anandham-Vilayadum-Veedu-Review-Routine-Family-Drama-Template |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=indiaherald.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=KUMAR |first=M. BHARAT |title=Review: Anandham Vilayadum Veedu |url=https://newstodaynet.com/2021/12/24/review-anandham-vilayadum-veedu/ |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=News Today {{!}} First with the news |language=en-US}}</ref> She then starred in the Tamil film ''[[Nitham Oru Vaanam]]'', playing one of the three female leads opposite [[Ashok Selvan]]. The film had a positive critical response.<ref>{{Cite news |title=‘Nitham Oru Vaanam’ movie review: Ashok Selvan shines in a gentle, breezy travel film |language=en-IN |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/nitham-oru-vaanam-movie-review-ashok-selvan-shines-in-a-gentle-breezy-travel-film/article66093239.ece |access-date=2023-07-17 |issn=0971-751X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title='Nitham Oru Vaanam' movie review: Sincere performances elevate this breezy, feel-good entertainer |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2022/nov/04/nitham-oru-vaanam-movie-review-sincere-performances-elevate-this-breezy-feel-good-entertainer-2514907.html |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=The New Indian Express}}</ref> Her subsequent releases were ''[[Panchathantram]]''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arikatla |first=Venkat |title=Panchathantram Movie Review: A Mixed Tale |url=https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/reviews/panchathantram-review-a-mixed-tale-125804 |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=greatandhra.com |language=en}}</ref> and ''[[Ranga Maarthaanda]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Rangamarthanda Movie Review : Extraordinary performances make this emotional family drama a classic |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/rangamarthanda/movie-review/98882212.cms?from=mdr |access-date=2023-07-17 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Film
!Role
!Language
!Notes
|-
|2019
|''[[Dorasaani]]''
|Devaki Reddy, the ''dorasaani''
|Telugu
|Telugu Debut
|-
|2021
|''[[Anandham Vilayadum Veedu]]''
|Viji
|Tamil
|Tamil Debut
|-
|2022
|''[[Nitham Oru Vaanam]]''
|Meenakshi
|Tamil
|
|-
|2022
|''[[Panchathantram]]''
|Lekha
|Telugu
|
|-
|2023
|''[[Ranga Maarthaanda]]''
|Bangaram, Raghava Rao's daughter and Rahul's wife
|Telugu
|
|-
|TBA
|''Vidhi Vilasam''
|
|Telugu
|<ref>{{Cite news |title=Shivathmika Rajasekhar's next with Arun Adith titled 'Vidhi Vilasam' |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/shivathmika-rajasekhars-next-with-arun-adith-titled-vidhi-vilasam/articleshow/73433232.cms |access-date=2023-07-17 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
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== External links ==
*{{IMDb name|id=8194303}}
[[Category:Indian actresses]]
[[Category:Telugu actresses]]
[[Category:2000 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]

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