Riya Suman

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Riya Suman
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress
Years active2016–present

Riya Suman is an Indian actress who appears mainly in Tamil and Telugu films. She debuted in the commercially successful 2016 Telugu film Majnu . [1]

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Career

Riya made her debut in Majnu (2016) opposite Nani. [2] The movie opened to great reviews commercially and critically. [3] She later starred in Paper Boy (2018), which opened to mixed reviews from the critics and audience. [4] The Hans India 's critic wrote, "Riya Suman delivered an elegant and beautiful performance. She is not only looking extremely gorgeous in the film but will impress the viewers with her talent as well." [5] Telugu Film Nagar's writer praised the film, writing, "Matured measured performance by Riya Suman." [6] The Telugu Cinema' writer's review said, "Riya Suman shows grace and has a decent screen presence." [7]

Riya's first film in Tamil, titled Seeru (2020), with Jiiva, was directed by Rathna Siva. [8]

Filmography

Key
Denotes films that have not yet been released
YearTitleRole(s)Language(s)NotesRef.
2016 Majnu Sumanjali Telugu Credited as Priya Shri [9]
2018 Paper Boy Dharani [10]
2020 Seeru Vasuki Tamil Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Tamil [11]
2021 Malaysia to Amnesia BhavnaCameo
2022 Manmadha Leelai Leela
Agent Kannayiram Aadhirai [12]
Top Gear AadyaTelugu
2023 MenToo Tara
2024 Kismat Tanya
Hitler SaraTamil [13]
Walking Talking Strawberry IcecreamTBAFilming

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