Swetha (born 30 April 1990), professionally known as Nandita Swetha, is an Indian actress, model, dancer and media personality who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu language films. Swetha also starred in the 2008 Kannada film Nanda Loves Nanditha. Later she made her acting debut in Tamil with the 2012 comedy film Attakathi. She made her Telugu debut in the 2016 horror Comedy film Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada.
Nandita Swetha | |
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| Born | Swetha 30 April 1990 |
| Alma mater | Christ University |
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| Years active | 2008 - Present |
Career
editSwetha began her career as an VJ in Udaya Music while studying in school. She began her acting career in the 2008 Kannada film Nanda Loves Nanditha. Her character in the film was named Nandita, which she later adopted as her screen name.[1] In 2012 her first Tamil film was Attakathi directed by Pa. Ranjith.[2] Her performances were appreciated.[3] She went on to star as an athlete in Ethir Neechal (2013) directed by Durai Senthilkumar.[4] She appeared in the comedy Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013) as chennai girl Kumudha with Vijay Sethupathi.
In 2014, her films Mundaasupatti, Nalanum Nandhiniyum and Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani were released. In 2015, Uppu Karuvaadu and Puli were released. In 2016 Anjala, Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada were her releases. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu. In December 2017 her film Ulkuthu released. In Kalakalappu 2 (2018), she appears as Guest appearance. Her next release was Kaathiruppor Pattiyal (2018) and Asuravadham (2018).[5][6] And two Telugu movies, Srinivasa Kalyanam (2018) and Bluff Master (2018). In 2019, she starred in horror comedies with Prema Katha Chitram 2, Devi 2, Abhinetri 2 followed by thrillers 7 and Kalki. In 2020, she also appeared in Taana was an below average critics.[7]
Personal life
editShe was born as Swetha[8] on 30 April 1990[9] in Bangalore, Karnataka,[10] where her father is a businessman and her mother a homemaker. She has two younger brothers.[1] She attended Christ University.[11]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role(s) | Language(s) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Nanda Loves Nanditha | Nanditha | Kannada | Kannada debut |
| 2012 | Attakathi | Poornima | Tamil | Tamil debut |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal | Valli | ||
| Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara | Kumudha | |||
| 2014 | Mundaasupatti | Kalaivani | ||
| Nalanum Nandhiniyum | Nandhini | |||
| Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Nandini | |||
| 2015 | Puli | Pushparadhai | Special appearance | |
| Uppu Karuvaadu | Poonguzhali | |||
| Idam Porul Yaeval | Neetha | Unreleased | ||
| 2016 | Anjala | Uthara | ||
| Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada | Amala / Parvathi | Telugu | Telugu debut | |
| 2017 | Ulkuthu | Kadalarasi | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Kalakalappu 2 | Nanditha | Guest appearance | |
| Kaathiruppor Pattiyal | Megala | |||
| Asuravadham | Maha | |||
| Srinivasa Kalyanam | Paddu | Telugu | ||
| Bluff Master | Avani | |||
| 2019 | Prema Katha Chitram 2 | Nandu | ||
| Devi 2 | Sara | Tamil | ||
| Abhinetri 2 | Telugu | |||
| 7 | Ramya | Telugu Tamil |
Bilingual film | |
| Kalki | Asima Khan | Telugu | ||
| 2020 | Taana | Nivetha | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Eeswaran | Vasuki | ||
| Kabadadaari | Swathi | |||
| Kapatadhaari | Swathi | Telugu | ||
| Akshara | Akshara | |||
| Nenjam Marappathillai | Shwetha Ramsay | Tamil | ||
| IPC 376 | Yazhini | |||
| MGR Magan | Herself | Special appearance | ||
| 2022 | Jetty | Meenakshi | Telugu | |
| 2023 | Hidimba | Aadhya | ||
| Raththam | Madhumitha/Madhu | Tamil | ||
| Mangalavaaram | SI Maaya | Telugu | ||
| 2024 | Raghava Reddy[12] | |||
| Ranam Aram Thavarel | Kalki | Tamil | ||
| Raa Raa Penimiti[13] | TBA | Telugu |
Other works
editSinging
edit| Year | Song | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "Mansara Sollu" | Tamil |
Television
2021 - Abhiyum Naanum - Sun TV - special appearance
- Dubbing artist
| Year | Film | Dubbed for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dabangg 3 | Sonakshi Sinha | For Kannada, Tamil and Telugu versions[14] |
Awards
edit| Year | Film | Awards | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Attakathi | Jaya TV Movie Awards | Best Debut Actress | Won | [15] |
| 2013 | Ethir Neechal | 3rd SIIMA Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [16] |
| 61st Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress - Tamil | Nominated | [citation needed] | ||
| 2014 | Mundaasupatti | Edison Awards | Edison Award for Best Retro Actress | Won | [citation needed] |
| 2016 | Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada | 64th Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress - Telugu | Won | [17] |
References
edit- ^ a b "I protested till my folks gave in: Nandita". Archived from the original on 5 May 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
- ^ "Karthi all praise for 'Attakathi'". IndiaGlitz. 28 July 2012. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ^ "Attakathi team celebrates". Sify. 20 August 2012. Archived from the original on 21 August 2012. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ^ Jeshi, K. (4 October 2012). "A good start". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Retrieved 17 October 2012.
- ^ "'Kathiruppor Pattiyal' movie review: A comedy that works in parts- The New Indian Express".
- ^ "Asuravadham press meet gallery". silverscreen.in. 27 June 2018. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^ "Taana review: Below-average". sify.com. 25 January 2020. Archived from the original on 26 January 2020.
- ^ "I Will be Playing a Comedian". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 5 May 2015.
- ^ "Nandita Swetha Birthday Special!". The Times of India. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^ "Playing Innocent: The Nandita Sweta Interview". Silverscreen.in. Archived from the original on 20 April 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
- ^ "Nanditha Shwetha Interview" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Siva Kantamaneni: Raghava Reddy has ingredients for all sections". Telugu Times - USA NRI Telugu News Telugu News Papers In USA. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ Ragalahari (9 April 2023). "Nanditha Swetha's Raa Raa Penimiti up for a release soon". Archived from the original on 26 April 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
- ^ "Nandita Swetha dubs for Sonakshi in 'Dabangg 3'". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 December 2021.
- ^ "Nandita Swetha, best Debut actress 2012". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ "Nandita signs her next with Kaali and Ramdoss". Deccan Chronicle. 6 October 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^ "Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female): Nandita Swetha". The Times of India. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
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