Sandalwood is in the mood for local talent than imported actresses

Entertainment By Shashiprasad S M 14/09/2023 Read the article

A decade ago, their love for “imported” heroines made Kannada film producers introduce many glamourous actresses from other languages to Sandalwood.

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However, of late, things have changed for good. Interestingly, actresses hailing from Sandalwood have turned the table and are shining elsewhere too.

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A national gold medalist in swimming, Sapthami Gowda made her acting debut with Popcorn Monkey Tiger in 2020. Her role as Leela in Kantara (2022) brought her into the limelight.

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With her latest release Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Side A (2023), receiving good response from critics and audiences, Rukmini Vasanth is another talent to watch out for in Sandalwood.

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Talented singer-actress Chaithra Achar made her debut with Mahira in 2019. But her latest act in Raj B Shetty’s Toby (2023) got her all the attention she deserves.

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Srinidhi Shetty known as the “KGF girl” after debuting in KGF: Chapter 1 and KGF: Chapter 2 (2018 and 2022). Her next, Cobra (2022) starring “Chiyaan” Vikram, received mixed reviews.

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Granddaughter of Kannada thespian Dr Rajkumar, Dhanya made her debut with Ninna Sanihake in 2021. Her next, Kaala Patthar directed by Vikky Varun will hit the marquee soon.

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Daughter of Kannada actor Nenapirali Prem, Amrutha Prem is set to make her acting debut in the film Tagaru Palya. The film also marks the directorial debut of Umesh K Krupa.

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