Pragathi Mahavadi (born 16 April 1976) is an Indian film and

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who has acted predominantly in

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and

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Early life

Pragathi was born in

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Career

Pragathi started her career as a model for ''Mysore Silk Palace''. Later, she was introduced by Bhagyaraj as a lead actress in '' Veetla Visheshanga''. After that, she acted in seven Tamil films and one Malayalam film. She got married and three years later she returned to act in television serials.

Filmography

Telugu

# ''Shabash Ramu'' (1993) # '' Bobby'' (2002) # '' Nuvve Nuvve'' (2002) # '' Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu'' (2002) # '' Gangotri'' (2003) # ''

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'' (2004) # '' Leela Mahal Center'' (2004) # '' Puttintiki Ra Chelli'' (2004) # '' Kushi Kushiga'' (2004) # '' Yamagola Malli Modalayindi'' (2007) # '' Chirutha'' (2007) # '' Lakshyam'' (2007) # '' Athidhi'' (2007) # '' Pourudu'' (2008) # '' Bujjigadu'' (2008) # ''

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'' (2008) # '' Chintakayala Ravi'' (2008) # '' Kurradu'' (2009) # '' Kalavaramaye Madilo'' (2009) # '' Namo Venkatesa'' (2010) # ''

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'' (2010) # '' Sadhyam'' (2010) # '' Rama Rama Krishna Krishna'' (2010) # '' Andari Banduvaya'' (2010) # ''

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'' (2010) # ''Em Pillo Em Pillado'' (2010) # '' Brindaavanam'' (2010) # '' Yemaindi Ee Vela'' (2010) # ''Chalaki'' (2010) # '' Kalavar King'' (2010) # ''

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'' (2010) # '' Rakta Charitra''/ '' Rakta Charitra 2'' (2011 - Bilingual) # '' Ala Modalaindi'' (2011) # ''

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'' (2011) # '' Teen Maar'' (2011) # '' Mr. Perfect'' (2011) # '' Badrinath'' (2011) # '' Kandireega'' (2011) # '' Daggaraga Dooramga'' (2011) # '' Dookudu'' (2011) # '' It's My Love Story'' (2011) # '' Priyudu'' (2011) # '' Veera'' (2011) # '' Vastadu Naa Raju'' (2011) # '' Aakasame Haddu'' (2011) # '' Andala Rakshasi'' (2012) # ''

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'' (2012) # '' Nippu'' (2012) # '' Poola Rangadu'' (2012) # '' Dhoni'' (2012) # '' Naa Ishtam'' (2012) # '' Rachcha'' (2012) # '' All the Best'' (2012) # '' Julayi'' (2012) # '' Dhenikaina Ready'' (2012) # '' Damarukam'' (2012) # '' Jabardasth'' (2013) # '' Baadshah'' (2013) # '' Priyathama Neevachata Kushalama'' (2013) # '' Chukkalanti Ammayi Chakkanaina Abbayi'' (2013) # '' Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha'' (2013) # '' Backbench Student'' (2013) # '' Ramayya Vasthavayya'' (2013) # '' Dalam'' (2013) # '' Iddarammayilatho'' (2013) # ''Dillunnodu'' (2013) # ''Pantham'' (2013) # ''Rudrakshapalli'' (2013) # '' Race Gurram'' (2014) # '' Prathinidhi'' (2014) # '' Power'' (2014) # '' Rabhasa'' (2014) # '' Loukyam'' (2014) # '' Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki'' (2014) # '' Govindudu Andarivadele'' (2014) # ''

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'' (2014) # '' Oka Laila Kosam'' (2014) # '' Dongata'' (2015) # '' Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini'' (2015) # '' Kerintha'' (2015) # '' Subramanyam For Sale'' (2015) # ''

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'' (2015) # '' Soukhyam'' (2015) # '' Speedunnodu'' (2016) # '' Abbayitho Ammayi'' (2016) # '' Nenu Sailaja'' (2016) # '' Malupu'' (2016) # '' Kalyana Vaibhogame'' (2016) # ''

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'' (2016) # '' Oka Manasu'' (2016) # '' Srirastu Subhamastu'' (2016) # '' Shankara'' (2016) # '' Intlo Deyyam Nakem Bhayam'' (2016) # ''

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'' (2017) # '' Oye Ninne'' (2017) # '' Prematho Mee Karthik'' (2017) # '' Chalo'' (2018) # '' Awe!'' (2018) # '' Chal Mohan Ranga'' (2018) # ''

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'' (2018) # '' F2 - Fun and Frustration'' (2019) # '' Oh! Baby'' (2019) # ''

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'' (2019) # '' 90ML'' (2019) # '' Maa Vintha Gadha Vinuma'' (2020) # '' Zombie Reddy'' (2021) # '' Most Eligible Bachelor'' (2021) # '' Super Machi'' (2022) # '' DJ Tillu'' (2022) # '' F3'' (2022) # '' Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga'' (2022) # '' GodFather'' (2022) # '' Swathi Muthyam'' (2022) # '' Bhola Shankar'' (2022) # '' Tiragabadara Saami'' (2024) #'' Naari (The Women)'' (2025)

Tamil

# '' Veetla Visheshanga'' (1994) # '' Periya Marudhu'' (1994) # ''Pandiyanin Raajyathil'' (1994) # '' Summa Irunga Machan'' (1996) # '' Vaazhga Jananayagam'' (1996) # '' Pudhalvan'' (1997) # '' Jayam'' (2003) # '' Silambattam'' (2008) # ''

Anthony Yaar? ''Anthony Yaar?'' () (spelt ''Anthoni – Yaar?'' onscreen) is a 2009 Tamil language film directed by C. T. Pandi. The film stars Shaam and Mallika Kapoor, while Lal, Vivek, and Rajesh play supporting roles. The music was composed by D ...

'' (2009) # '' Oliyum Oliyum'' (2009) # '' Thairiyam'' (2010) # '' Siddhu +2'' (2010) # ''

Eththan ''Eththan'' (), also known as ''Ethan'', is a 2011 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by L Suresh. The film stars Vimal (actor), Vimal and Sanusha, whilst Jayaprakash (actor), Jayaprakash and Sarvajit ...

'' (2011) # '' Markandeyan'' (2011) # '' Dhoni'' (2012) # '' Ishtam'' (2012) # '' Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka'' (2015) # '' Inimey Ippadithan'' (2015) # '' Gethu'' (2016) # ''

Tharai Thappattai ''Tharai Thappattai'' is a 2016 Tamil-language musical drama film written, produced and directed by Bala. The film features M. Sasikumar and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar in the leading roles, while Ilaiyaraaja composed the film's music based on ka ...

'' (2016) # '' Vanakkam Da Mappilei'' (2021) # ''

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Malayalam

# ''Keerthanam'' (1995) # ''Mazhamegha Pravukal'' (2001)

Kannada

# ''Prema Khaidi'' (2002) # '' Hrudayavantha'' (2003) # '' Vinayaka Geleyara Balaga'' (2011)

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Pragathi Living people Actresses in Telugu cinema Indian film actresses 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses from Hyderabad, India Actresses in Malayalam cinema Actresses in Tamil cinema 1977 births Actresses in Tamil television Actresses in Telugu television Actresses in Malayalam television Nandi Award winners