Pragathi

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Pragathi Mahavadi
Born (1976-03-17) 17 March 1976 (age 48)
Ulavapadu, Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India
Occupation Actress
Years active1994–1997
2002–present
Children2

Pragathi Mahavadi (born 17 April 1975) is Indian film and television actress who has acted predominantly in Telugu cinema and in addition to Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam cinema. [1]

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Early life

Pragathi was born in Ongole, Andhra Pradesh, India.

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

  1. Shabash Ramu (1993)
  2. Bobby (2002)
  3. Nuvve Nuvve (2002)
  4. Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu (2002)
  5. Gangotri (2003)
  6. Samba (2004)
  7. Leela Mahal Center (2004)
  8. Puttintiki Ra Chelli (2004)
  9. Kushi Kushiga (2004)
  10. Yamagola Malli Modalayindi (2007)
  11. Chirutha (2007)
  12. Lakshyam (2007)
  13. Athidhi (2007)
  14. Pourudu (2008)
  15. Bujjigadu (2008)
  16. Ready (2008)
  17. Chintakayala Ravi (2008)
  18. Kurradu (2009)
  19. Kalavaramaye Madilo (2009)
  20. Namo Venkatesa (2010)
  21. Seeta Ramula Kalyanam (2010)
  22. Sadhyam (2010)
  23. Rama Rama Krishna Krishna (2010)
  24. Andari Banduvaya (2010)
  25. Jhummandi Naadam (2010)
  26. Em Pillo Em Pillado (2010)
  27. Brindaavanam (2010)
  28. Yemaindi Ee Vela (2010)
  29. Chalaki (2010) [2]
  30. Kalavar King (2010)
  31. Taj Mahal (2010) [2]
  32. Rakta Charitra / Rakta Charitra 2 (2011 - Bilingual)
  33. Ala Modalaindi (2011)
  34. Shakti (2011)
  35. Teen Maar (2011)
  36. Mr. Perfect (2011)
  37. Badrinath (2011)
  38. Kandireega (2011)
  39. Daggaraga Dooramga (2011)
  40. Dookudu (2011)
  41. It's My Love Story (2011)
  42. Priyudu (2011)
  43. Veera (2011)
  44. Vastadu Naa Raju (2011)
  45. Aakasame Haddu (2011)
  46. Andala Rakshasi (2012)
  47. Bodyguard (2012)
  48. Nippu (2012)
  49. Poola Rangadu (2012)
  50. Dhoni (2012)
  51. Naa Ishtam (2012)
  52. Rachcha (2012)
  53. All the Best (2012)
  54. Julayi (2012)
  55. Dhenikaina Ready (2012)
  56. Damarukam (2012)
  57. Jabardasth (2013)
  58. Baadshah (2013)
  59. Priyathama Neevachata Kushalama (2013)
  60. Chukkalanti Ammayi Chakkanaina Abbayi (2013)
  61. Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha (2013)
  62. Backbench Student (2013)
  63. Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013)
  64. Dalam (2013)
  65. Iddarammayilatho (2013)
  66. Dillunnodu (2013) [2]
  67. Pantham (2013) [2]
  68. Rudrakshapalli (2013) [2]
  69. Race Gurram (2014)
  70. Prathinidhi (2014)
  71. Power (2014)
  72. Rabhasa (2014)
  73. Loukyam (2014)
  74. Lakshmi Raave Maa Intiki (2014)
  75. Govindudu Andarivadele (2014)
  76. Romeo (2014)
  77. Oka Laila Kosam (2014)
  78. Dongata (2015)
  79. Krishnamma Kalipindi Iddarini (2015)
  80. Kerintha (2015)
  81. Subramanyam For Sale (2015)
  82. Bengal Tiger (2015)
  83. Soukhyam (2015)
  84. Speedunnodu (2016)
  85. Abbayitho Ammayi (2016)
  86. Nenu Sailaja (2016)
  87. Malupu (2016)
  88. Kalyana Vaibhogame (2016)
  89. Gentleman (2016)
  90. Oka Manasu (2016)
  91. Srirastu Subhamastu (2016)
  92. Shankara (2016)
  93. Intlo Deyyam Nakem Bhayam (2016)
  94. Radha (2017)
  95. Oye Ninne (2017)
  96. Prematho Mee Karthik (2017)
  97. Chalo (2018)
  98. Awe! (2018)
  99. Chal Mohan Ranga (2018)
  100. Vijetha (2018)
  101. F2 - Fun and Frustration (2019)
  102. Oh! Baby (2019)
  103. Marshal (2019)
  104. Arjun Suravaram (2019)
  105. 90ML (2019)
  106. Maa Vintha Gadha Vinuma (2020)
  107. Zombie Reddy (2021)
  108. Most Eligible Bachelor (2021)
  109. Super Machi (2022)
  110. DJ Tillu (2022)
  111. F3 (2022)
  112. Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga (2022)
  113. GodFather (2022)
  114. Swathi Muthyam (2022)
  115. Bhola Shankar (2022)
  116. Tiragabadara Saami (2024)

Tamil

  1. Veetla Visheshanga (1994)
  2. Periya Marudhu (1994)
  3. Pandiyanin Raajyathil (1994)
  4. Summa Irunga Machan (1996)
  5. Vaazhga Jananayagam (1996)
  6. Pudhalvan (1997)
  7. Jayam (2003)
  8. Silambattam (2008)
  9. Anthony Yaar? (2009)
  10. Oliyum Oliyum (2009)
  11. Thairiyam (2010)
  12. Siddhu +2 (2010)
  13. Eththan (2011)
  14. Markandeyan (2011)
  15. Dhoni (2012)
  16. Ishtam (2012)
  17. Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka (2015)
  18. Inimey Ippadithan (2015)
  19. Gethu (2016)
  20. Tharai Thappattai (2016)
  21. Vanakkam Da Mappilei (2021)
  22. Bagheera (2023)

Malayalam

  1. Keerthanam (1995)
  2. Mazhamegha Pravukal (2001)

Kannada

  1. Prema Khaidi (2002) [3]
  2. Hrudayavantha (2003)
  3. Vinayaka Geleyara Balaga (2011)

Television

YearTitleRoleNetworkLanguage
1998–1999Teerpu Gemini TV Telugu
1999–2000Amma
1998–2000SthreeShobha Asianet Malayalam
2001Akka Chellalu ETV Telugu
2001–2002JyothiAdvocate BhuvanesvariGemini TV
2002Penn Sun TV Tamil
2017 Vamsam Jeeva
2017–2018NathicharamiYamunaGemini TVTelugu
2018–2020 Aranmanai Kili Meenakshi Sundareshwar Star Vijay Tamil
2023Oorvasivo RakshashivoRakshitha Star Maa Telugu

Awards and moninations

CeremonyCategoryWorkResult
Nandi Awards Best Supporting Actress Yemaindi Ee Vela Won
Best Female Comedian Kalyana Vaibhogame Won

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References

  1. ↑ Adivi, Shashidhar (15 April 2020). "Pragathi stuns with lungi dance video". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 October 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "Character Artist Pragathi – Biography (Biodata, Profile)". onlyfilmy.com. Archived from the original on 21 February 2015. Retrieved 21 February 2015.
  3. ↑ "Prema Quidi - Old wine in new bottle". Viggy.
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