Swetha in 2018 | |
| Born | 30 April 1990 (age 31)[2] Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | Christ University[3] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008 - Present |
Attakathi: Directed by Pa. With Dinesh, Nandita Shwetha, Aishwarya Rajesh, Shalini. Dinakaran (Dinesh) is a roadside Romeo who feels infatuated by girls, who smile at him. Director - Rohan KrishnaProducer - N. Subash Chandra BoseWriter - Rohan Krishna, Sheeba RohanStarring Nadiya Moidu, Yuthan Balaji, Arun, Hariharan, Irfan, Kr.
Swetha Shetty (born 30 April 1990), professionally known as Nandita Swetha, is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu films. Swetha began her acting career in the Kannada film Nanda Loves Nanditha. Later she made her acting debut in the Tamil Language with the 2012 comedy film Attakathi. She made her Telugu debut with the 2016 horror comedy film Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada.
Career[edit]
Swetha began her career as an VJ in Udaya Music after completing her graduation in 2006. She began her acting career in the 2008 Kannada film Nanda Loves Nanditha. Her character in the film was named Nanditha, which she later adopted as her screen name.[4] In 2012 her first Tamil film was Attakathi directed by Pa. Ranjith.[5] Her performances were appreciated.[6] She went on to star as an athlete in Ethir Neechal (2013) directed by Durai Senthilkumar.[7] She appeared in the comedy Idharkuthane Aasaipattai Balakumara (2013) as chennai girl Kumutha 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 ad Guest appearance. Her next release was Kaathiruppor Pattiyal (2018) and Asuravadham (2018).[8][9] And two Telugu movies, Srinivasa Kalyanam (2018) and Bluff Master (2018).[10][11] 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.[12]
Personal life[edit]
She hails from Bangalore, Karnataka,[13] where her father is a businessman and her mother a homemaker. She has two younger brothers.[4]
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 | Guest appearance | |
| Uppu Karuvaadu | Poonguzhali | |||
| 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 | Tamil | |
| Kabadadaari | Swathi | Tamil | ||
| Kapatadhaari | Swathi | Telugu | ||
| Akshara | Akshara | Telugu | ||
| Nenjam Marappathillai | Shwetha Ramsay | Tamil | ||
| IPC 376 | TBA | Tamil | Post- Production | |
| TBA | Idam Porul Yaeval | Neetha | Tamil | Delayed |
Other works[edit]
Singles[edit]
| Year | Song | Language |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 'Mansara Sollu' | Tamil |
- Dubbing artist
| Year | Film | Dubbed for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dabangg 3 | Sonakshi Sinha | For Kannada, Tamil and Telugu versions[14] |
Awards[edit]
| Film | Awards | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attakathi | Jaya TV Movie Awards | Best Debut Actress | Won | [15] |
| Ethir Neechal | 3rd SIIMA Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [16] |
| 61st Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress-Tamil | Nominated | [17] | |
| Mundaasupatti | Edison Awards | Edison Award for Best Retro Actress | Won | [18] |
| Ekkadiki Pothavu Chinnavada | 64th Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress- Telugu | Won | [19] |
References[edit]
Attakathi Tamil Movie Download Link
- ^''I Will be Playing a Comedian''. The New Indian Express.
- ^'Nandita Swetha Birthday Special!'. The Times of India. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 16 May 2021.
- ^'Nanditha Shwetha Interview'. Youtube.
- ^ ab'Archived copy'. Archived from the original on 5 May 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2015.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^'Karthi all praise for 'Attakathi''. IndiaGlitz. 28 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.
- ^https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2018/may/05/kathiruppor-pattiyal-movie-review-a-comedy-that-works-in-parts-1810294.html
- ^'Asuravadham press meet gallery'. silverscreen.in. Retrieved 27 June 2018.
- ^https://www.filmibeat.com/telugu/movies/srinivasa-kalyanam.html#cast
- ^https://www.123telugu.com/reviews/bluff-master-telugu-movie-review.html
- ^sify.com
- ^'Playing Innocent: The Nandita Sweta Interview'. Silverscreen.in. Archived from the original on 20 April 2015. Retrieved 4 May 2015.
- ^https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/nandita-swetha-dubs-for-sonakshi-in-dabangg-3/articleshow/72816306.cms
- ^'Nandita Swetha, best Debut actress 2012'. Times of India. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^'Nandita signs her next with Kaali and Ramdoss'. Deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
- ^https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2877104/awards
- ^https://www.ibtimes.co.in/8th-edison-awards-madras-best-tamil-film-dhanush-best-actor-vip-photoswinners-list-623633
- ^'Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female): Nandita Swetha'. Timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 31 December 2017.
External links[edit]
| Wikimedia Commons has media related to Nandita Swetha. |
- Nandita Swetha at IMDb