PremiumMalavika Mohanan to Saptami Gowda: Top South actresses set to make their Telugu Debuts in 2025
2025 is going to be quite special for Telugu cinema as not one but five very popular Telugu heroines will be making their Tollywood debut. Here is the detailed list.
South Heroines to debut in 2025 in Telugu
Last Updated: 01.41 PM, Jan 22, 2025
Telugu cinema continues to shine with a string of big hits. The year 2025 began with a bang as films like Sankranthiki Vasthunnam and Daaku Maharaaj turned out to be major box-office successes. In 2024, some new faces also made their mark. Now, in 2025, things are going to be even more special as several popular South Indian actresses from other languages will make their Telugu debut in highly anticipated films. Let’s take a look at the top five heroines who will make their Telugu debuts in 2025.
Malavika Mohanan to Sapthami Gowda: Top South actresses set to make their Telugu Debuts in 2025
Malavika Mohanan
Malavika Mohanan tops the list as she is set to make her Telugu debut in the Prabhas-starrer The Raja Saab. Malavika has already begun shooting for the film and will be seen romancing Prabhas alongside Niddhi Agerwal. A very popular name in the South, Malavika enjoys a great following in Telugu states, thanks to her glamorous presence. She is also in talks for several other Telugu films, which will be announced later this year.
Srinidhi Shetty
Srinidhi Shetty became a sensation in Kannada cinema with the KGF series. Although she is making a late entry into Telugu films, Srinidhi is set to appear in not one but two films in 2025. One is HIT 3 with Nani, and the other is Telusu Kada with Siddhu Jonnalagadda. In both films, she will be seen in traditional roles, according to reports.
Sapthami Gowda
Sapthami Gowda gained fame with her performance in Kantara. Her natural looks and stellar performance in the Rishab Shetty film won the hearts of many. She is now ready to make her Tollywood debut with the film Thammudu, starring Nithiin in the lead role. Venu Sreeram, known for Vakeel Saab, will introduce Saptami in a memorable role in this comedy caper.
Akanksha Sharma
Akanksha Sharma is a rising star in Kannada cinema. She has appeared in ads with several popular actors and will now make her Telugu debut with the film Laila. Featuring Vishwak Sen in the lead role, Akanksha will showcase her glamour and comic timing in this comedy caper. She is also in talks for a few other Telugu projects.
Aditi Shankar
Aditi Shankar, the Tamil actress, needs no introduction. Already a popular name in Tollywood, she will make her Telugu debut in the film Bhairavam, which stars Bellamonda Sreenivas, Manchu Manoj, and Nara Rohith. Aditi will portray a village belle, and the trailer of the film has already caught the attention of many. She is also in talks for another project with a popular young hero.
In addition to the above-mentioned names, many young actresses from Hindi and other languages will also make their debut in Telugu cinema. It remains to be seen who will rise to become the next superstar in the ever-evolving Telugu film industry.