Top 10 Actresses In Kannada Cinema In 2022

Kannada cinema, also known as Sandalwood or Chandanavna cinema, is home to many spectacular movies in the Indian film industry. The industry is also known for experimental works such as Girish Kasaravalli’s Ghatashraddha. The industry got its international recognition with the film Naandi in the year 1964.

One of the main reasons for the industry’s success is its actors and actresses. Actors and actresses play an important role, as much as the directors and distributors. The role of actresses in the success of a film is measureless. Here is a list of Top 10 Actresses in Kannada Cinema in the year 2022.

1. Shraddha Srinath

Shraddha Rama Srinath Iyer, also known as Shraddha Srinath, is an Indian actress. She predominantly appears in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. She first debuted with the Malayalam film Kohinoor. She became with her role in the Kannada psychological thriller U-Turn. She has won awards like the Filmfare Award for Best Actress, the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress, and the Zee Cine Awards for Best Find of the Year – Female.

2. Rachita Ram

Bindhiya Ramu, also known as, Rachita Ram is an Indian actress, predominantly known for her work in the Kannada film industry. She debuted with the film Bulbul in the year 2013. Before her appearance on the silver screen, she appeared in the Kannada television series Arasi. She has received numerous awards for her performances, including one Filmfare Award and three SIIMA Awards. She is referred to be the ‘Dimple Girl’ of the Kannada film industry.

3. Radhika Pandit

Radhika Pandit is a former television actress. She has worked in television series such as Nandagokula, Kaadambari, and Sumangali. She soon became a leading actress in Kannada cinema following her debut in the feature film Moggina Manasu. She won the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress and the South Filmfare Award for Best Actress for her role in the film Moggina Manasu. Her popular films include Hudugaru, Addhuri, Drama, Bahaddur, and Mr. and Mrs. Ramachari.

4. Sruthi Hariharan

Sruthi Hariharan is an actress and producer in Kannada cinema. She primarily appears in Kannada films. She debuted with the Malayalam film Cinema Company. Her first Kannada film was Lucia. She received a Special Mention Award at the 66th National Film Awards.

5. Rashmika Mandanna

Rashmika Mandanna is an Indian actress. She mostly works in Telugu and Kannada language films. She has won many awards like the Filmfare Award South and the SIIMA Award. Kirik Party was her debut film in the Kannada film industry. Chalo was her first Telugu release. She has played lead roles in successful films like Anjani Putra, Geetha Govindam, Yajamana, Sarileru Neekevvaru, Bheeshma, Pogaru, and Pushpa: The Rise.

6. Shanvi Srivastava

Shanvi Srivastava is an Indian actress. She is also a model. She substantially works in the Kannada film industry. She has also done a few Telugu and Malayalam films. She made her debut with the film B. Jaya’s Lovely. She has won the SIIMA Award for Best Actor in Lead Role (Female) – Kannada for the movie Tarak.

7. Hariprriya

Shruthi Chandrasena, also known as Hariprriya, is an Indian actress and model. She, for the most part, works in the Kannada film industry. She has also made few Tamil and Telugu films. She has played prominent roles in films like Ugramm, Ranna, Ricky, Bharjari, Samhaara, Life Jothe Ondh Selfie, and Bell Bottom.

8. Samyuktha Hegde

Samyuktha Hegde is an Indian actress. She mainly works in Kannada and Tamil films. Kirik Party was her film debut in the Kannada film industry. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada for her role in Kirik Party. She has participated in reality shows like MTV Roadies, Bigg Boss Kannada, and MTV Splitsvilla.

9. Deepa Sannidhi

Deepa Sannidhi is an Indian actress. She mainly appears in Kannada films. She debuted with the 2001 film Saarathi. She was born in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka.

10. Amulya

Amulya is an Indian actress. She mainly appears in Kannada films. She debuted as a child artist. She is often known for her roles in Chaitrada Chandrama, Nanna Kanasu, and Shravani Subramanya.