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Tamannaah Bhatia

タマナアー・バティア

Tamannaah Bhatia

Profile

Gender
Female
Born
1989-12-21 （Bombay (now Mumbai), India）
Nationality
Indian
Languages
Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil
Religion
Sindhi Hindu

Career

Occupations
Actress
Active Years
2005-
Nominations
Filmfare Awards South (multiple nominations), SIIMA nominations (multiple)

Education

Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School
Country: India
Attended school in Mumbai for secondary education.
Prithvi Theatre
Theatre
Period: 13歳のときに1年間在籍
Country: India
Joined Prithvi Theatre at age 13 for one year of acting training and stage performances.

Awards

Kalaimamani
2010
Organization: Government of Tamil Nadu
Result: 受賞
Santosham Best Actress Award
2012
Work: 100% Love
Organization: Santosham Film Awards
Result: 受賞
Santosham Best Actress Award
2019
Work: F2: Fun and Frustration
Organization: Santosham Film Awards
Result: 受賞
Santosham Best Heroine (SumanTV)
2021
Organization: Santosham / SumanTV
Result: 受賞
SIIMA Critics Award for Best Actress – Telugu
2014
Work: Tadakha
Category: 批評家賞（Critics）
Organization: South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA)
Result: 受賞
Asiavision Award for Best Actress – Tamil
2016
Work: Dharma Durai
Organization: Asiavision Awards
Result: 受賞
Asianet Film Award for Most Popular Tamil Actress
2016
Work: Devi
Organization: Asianet Film Awards
Result: 受賞
Honorary doctorate
2017
Organization: Confederation of International Accreditation Commission
Result: 授与
Indo-French International Film Festival Best Actress
2019
Work: Kanne Kalaimaane
Organization: Indo-French International Film Festival
Result: 受賞
Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest – Best Actress (Series)
2023
Work: Jee Karda / Aakhri Sach
Organization: Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest
Result: 受賞
SIIMA Award (details unspecified)
Organization: South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA)
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Works

Major Works

Chand Sa Roshan Chehra

2005 Romance film

A 2005 Hindi romantic film and her debut as a lead actress. It underperformed commercially but marked her first film appearance.

young lovecoming-of-age

Happy Days

2007 Coming-of-age / College drama

A Telugu coming-of-age film about college life that helped raise her profile.

friendshipyouth

Kalloori

2007 Coming-of-age / Drama

A Tamil coming-of-age drama that contributed to her early career recognition.

love and lossyouth conflicts

100% Love

2011 Romantic comedy

A Telugu romantic comedy; her performance was well received and led to several awards.

romancehumor

Baahubali: The Beginning

2015 Epic historical action

A large-scale epic by S.S. Rajamouli. She played Avanthika, a warrior, gaining widespread acclaim; the film became a major Telugu blockbuster.

heroic sagasacrifice and revenge

Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

2017 Epic historical action

The sequel that achieved massive box-office success worldwide, further boosting her profile.

kingship and betrayalepic legend

F2: Fun and Frustration

2019 Comedy

A successful Telugu comedy in which her role as a dominating wife was praised; she won the Santosham Best Actress Award for it.

marital lifecomedy

Aranmanai 4

2024 Comedy horror

A Tamil comedy-horror in which she played a protective mother and fearsome spirit; her performance received praise.

familysupernatural

Back to the Roots

2021 Health / Lifestyle

A wellness and lifestyle book co-authored with Luke Coutinho, published by Penguin Random House India in August 2021.

traditional wellnessdiet and lifestyle

Bibliography

  • Filmography (89+ films)

Translations by Author

  • Back to the Roots (co-authored)

Style & Themes

Literary Style
naturalistic, emotionally-driven performancesstrong dance and song performance skillsversatile commercial-film presence (comedy, romance, action)
Recurring Motifs
strong female characterscollege / youth rolesitem numbers (special songs)comedic elements

Legacy

One of the prominent actresses in South Indian cinema, known for box-office successes and multiple awards. She is also active as a brand ambassador, entrepreneur and co-author, contributing to popular culture in Indian film.

In Popular Culture

  • Gained international recognition through the Baahubali franchise and became part of widely recognized imagery in Indian cinema.
  • Widely known through advertising and branding work, serving as the face of several commercial brands.

Quotes

  • Tamannaah carries off the glam act with ease.
    Source: The Times of India (film review) (2013)
  • Tamannaah gives an easy-breezy performance. She is effortless and brings out the dilemma of her character beautifully.
    Source: India Today (Jee Karda review) (2023)
  • Her performance in Baahubali was described as impressive.
    Source: The Hindu (film review) (2015)

Trivia

  • Joined Prithvi Theatre at age 13 to learn acting.
  • Originally used her given name as a stage name, later changed to 'Tamannaah' for numerological reasons.
  • Has appeared in over 89 films (see filmography).
  • Gained international recognition with the 2015 film Baahubali.
  • Co-authored 'Back to the Roots' with Luke Coutinho (published 2021).
  • Served as brand ambassador for multiple companies and appeared in numerous campaigns (including being named Shiseido's first Indian ambassador).
  • Frequently appears in item numbers and cameos (e.g., 'Labbar Bomma', 'Swing Zara', 'Jokae').