Monica Chinnakotla | |
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Occupation(s) | Actress, model |
Years active | 2014–present |
Monica Chinnakotla is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil films. After making her debut in the Tamil film Jeeva (2014), she has been seen in films including Jiivi (2019) and Bachelor (2021). [1]
Monica made her acting debut in a supporting role as Sri Divya's sister in Suseenthiran's cricket drama Jeeva (2014), before first playing the lead female character in Pagadi Aattam (2017). [2] She continued to associate with Suseenthiran, by hosting the press event of Nenjil Thunivirundhal (2017) and then appearing in a pivotal role in Genius (2018). [3]
In 2019, she starred in Jiivi and Thozhar Venkatesan , directed by Suseethiran's assistant Mahashivan, with both films winning her acclaim. [4] [5] [6]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Jeeva | Ebbie | |
2017 | Pagadi Aattam | Kausalya | |
2018 | Genius | Priscilla | |
2019 | Jiivi | Anandhi | |
Thozhar Venkatesan | Kamali | ||
2020 | Thottu Vidum Thooram | ||
Time Up | |||
2021 | Bachelor | Rumi | |
2022 | Jiivi 2 | Anandhi | |
College Road | Kiran | ||
2023 | Sync | ||
2024 | Nanban Oruvan Vantha Piragu | Shailu |
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
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2019 | Police Diary 2.0 | ZEE5 |
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