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{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Soniya Akula<br />
| image = Sonia Akula.jpg<br />
| caption = Soniya Akula in 2021<br />
| birth_place = Gajullapally, [[Manthani]] Mandal, [[Peddapalli district]], [[Telangana]], India<br />
| education = B.Tech, LLB<br />
| occupation = Actress<br />
| years_active = 2019–present<br />
| parents = Chakrapani, Malleshwari<br />
| spouse = {{marriage|Yashpal Veeragoni|2024}}<br />
}}<br />
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'''Soniya Akula''' is an Indian actress who works in Telugu-language films. She made her film debut in 2019 with ''[[George Reddy (film)|George Reddy]]''.<ref name="tnie1">{{Cite news|title=Activist first, actor next, the story of Sonia Akula|work=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2020/oct/14/activist-first-actor-next-the-story-of-soniaakula-2209843.html}}</ref><ref name="tnie2">{{Cite news|title=Why there's a whole lot more to Sonia Akula than you saw in Telugu hit George Reddy|work=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.edexlive.com/happening/2019/dec/11/sonia-akula-who-wants-to-create-a-positive-impact-whether-its-through-the-roles-she-picks-or-her-a-9487.html}}</ref><br />
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In 2024, she participated in ''[[Bigg Boss (Telugu TV series) season 8|Bigg Boss Telugu 8]]'' and was evicted on Day 28.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss Telugu 8: After Sonia's exit... |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!entertainment/bigg-boss-telugu-8-after-sonias-exit-shockwaves-grip-the-house-as-nomination-throws-contestants-off-guard-enn24093003104}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss Telugu 8: Sonia Akula Returns... |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bigg-boss-telugu-8-sonia-akula-returns-to-the-house-nominates-nikhil-and-prerana-9124375.html}}</ref><br />
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Her name is also transliterated as '''Sonia Akula'''.<br />
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== Early life ==<br />
Akula was born in Gajullapally village, [[Manthani]] Mandal, [[Peddapalli district]], [[Telangana]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sonia Akula Bigg Boss 8 biography |url=https://telugubiggboss.in/sonia-akula-bigg-boss-8-age-biography-wiki-family-serials-photos/}}</ref> She later grew up in [[Agra]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Soniya on breaking stereotypes |url=https://www.spotboye.com/bollywood/news/-i-was-made-for-the-camera-soniya-on-breaking-stereotypes-industry-struggles-and-her-journey-in-hindi-and-telugu-cinema-exclusive/671f3fdbe4bfc703345e8424}}</ref><br />
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She completed her B.Tech from Bhojreddy Engineering College in [[Hyderabad]].<ref>{{Cite news|title=Telangana directory for aspiring actors underway|work=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2017/may/03/telangana-directory-for-aspiring-actors-underway-1600744.html}}</ref><br />
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== Career ==<br />
Akula began her acting career with ''George Reddy'' (2019), where she played the protagonist's sister. <br />
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In 2020, she appeared in [[Ram Gopal Varma]]'s film ''[[Coronavirus (film)|Coronavirus]]'' as Shanthi. She later played the lead role in ''[[Aasha Encounter]]'' (2022).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aasha Encounter is a serious dark drama |url=https://telanganatoday.com/aasha-encounter-is-a-serious-dark-drama-ram-gopal-varma}}</ref><br />
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In 2025, she appeared in the film ''[[Artiste (2025 film)|Artiste]]'', portraying the role of Surekha.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Artiste OTT release details |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/news/artiste-ott-release-telugu-movie-date-platform-plot-cast-and-reviews-9265176}}</ref><br />
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== Filmography ==<br />
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=== Films ===<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Year !! Title !! Role<br />
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| 2019 || ''[[George Reddy (film)|George Reddy]]'' || Sister of George Reddy<br />
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| 2020 || ''[[Coronavirus (film)|Coronavirus]]'' || Shanthi<br />
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| 2022 || ''[[Aasha Encounter]]'' || Aasha<br />
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| 2025 || ''[[Artiste (2025 film)|Artiste]]'' || Surekha<br />
|}<br />
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=== Television ===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes<br />
|-<br />
| 2024 || ''[[Bigg Boss (Telugu TV series) season 8|Bigg Boss Telugu 8]]'' || Contestant || Evicted (Day 28)<br />
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| 2024 || ''iSmart Jodi Season 3'' || Contestant ||<br />
|}<br />
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== References ==<br />
{{Reflist}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb name|9762995}}<br />
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[[Category:Actresses in Telugu cinema]]<br />
[[Category:Indian film actresses]]<br />
[[Category:Living people]]<br />
[[Category:Actresses from Telangana]]<br />
[[Category:21st-century Indian actresses]]<br />
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