Soniya Akula | |
|---|---|
 Soniya Akula in 2021 | |
| Born | |
| Education | B.Tech, LLB |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Spouse(s) | Yashpal Veeragoni ( m. 2024) |
| Parent(s) | Chakrapani, Malleshwari |
Soniya Akula is an Indian actress who works in Telugu-language films. She made her film debut in 2019 with George Reddy.[1][2]
In 2024, she participated in Bigg Boss Telugu 8 and was evicted on Day 28.[3][4]
Her name is also transliterated as Sonia Akula.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Akula was born in Gajullapally village, Manthani Mandal, Peddapalli district, Telangana.[5] She later grew up in Agra.[6]
She completed her B.Tech from Bhojreddy Engineering College in Hyderabad.[7]
Career[edit | edit source]
Akula began her acting career with George Reddy (2019), where she played the protagonist's sister.
In 2020, she appeared in Ram Gopal Varma's film Coronavirus as Shanthi. She later played the lead role in Aasha Encounter (2022).[8]
In 2025, she appeared in the film Artiste, portraying the role of Surekha.[9]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | George Reddy | Sister of George Reddy |
| 2020 | Coronavirus | Shanthi |
| 2022 | Aasha Encounter | Aasha |
| 2025 | Artiste | Surekha |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bigg Boss Telugu 8 | Contestant | Evicted (Day 28) |
| 2024 | iSmart Jodi Season 3 | Contestant |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Activist first, actor next, the story of Sonia Akula". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "Why there's a whole lot more to Sonia Akula than you saw in Telugu hit George Reddy". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "Bigg Boss Telugu 8: After Sonia's exit..."
- ↑ "Bigg Boss Telugu 8: Sonia Akula Returns..."
- ↑ "Sonia Akula Bigg Boss 8 biography".
- ↑ "Soniya on breaking stereotypes".
- ↑ "Telangana directory for aspiring actors underway". The New Indian Express.
- ↑ "Aasha Encounter is a serious dark drama".
- ↑ "Artiste OTT release details".
External links[edit | edit source]
- Soniya Akula on IMDb