Sakshi Vaidya

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Sakshi Vaidya
Sakshi Vaidya in Haal.png
Vaidya in 2025
Born (2000-06-19) 19 June 2000 (age 25)
Thane, Maharashtra, India
OccupationActress
Years active2022–present

Sakshi Vaidya (born 19 June 2000) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Telugu films. She made her debut with Agent (2023), and went on to appear in Gandeevadhari Arjuna (2023) and Nari Nari Naduma Murari (2026).

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Early life

Sakshi Vaidya was born on 19 June 2000, [1] [2] in Thane, Maharashtra, India. [3] She is a physiotherapist by profession but quit to pursue a career in acting. [3]

Career

Vaidya made her debut in Telugu cinema opposite Akhil Akkineni in the spy action film Agent (2023), directed by Surender Reddy. However, the film received negative reviews from critics, and bombed at the box office. [4] Writing about her performance, Neeshitha Nyayapati of The Times of India, stated, "Sakshi looks adorable and acts fine, it’s a shame she doesn’t get much to do." [5] The same year, she appeared in the action film Gandeevadhari Arjuna, which also failed at the box office. [6] Writing for The Hindu, Sangeetha Devi opined that Vaidya had a credible screen presence and carried her part in the film with poise. [7] She was nominated for SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu for this film. [8]

In 2025, Vaidya made her debut in Malayalam cinema with Haal, which released following a prolonged legal battle with Central Board of Film Certification. [9]

In 2026, she appeared in the comedy drama Nari Nari Naduma Murari, alongside Sharwanand and Samyuktha. The film was successful and gave Vaidya her first success. [10] Suresh Kavirayani of Cinema Express stated, "Sakshi Vaidya gets a well-defined role and handles it with charm, bringing both vulnerability and spunk to [her role]." [11]

Filmography

List of appearances, with year, title, and role shown
YearTitleRoleLanguageNotesRef.
2023 Agent Vidya Telugu
Gandeevadhari Arjuna IraNominated– SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu [8]
2025 Haal Mariya Fernandez Malayalam
2026 Nari Nari Naduma Murari NithyaTelugu

References

  1. ↑ "Ustaad Bhagat Singh: Sakshi Vaidya Reveals Why She Was Replaced by Raashii Khanna in Pawan Kalyan's Film". 123Telugu.com . 6 January 2026. The 25-year-old actress Sakshi Vaidya
  2. ↑ Nadadhur, Srivathsan (19 June 2022). "Sakshi Vaidya impresses in a stylish avatar in Akhil Akkineni's action thriller Agent; here's her first look". OTTPlay .
  3. 1 2 "Sakshi Vaidya: 'Agent' is a film made for the theater". Telugucinema.com . 27 April 2023. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  4. ↑ Wadhwa, Aman. "India's biggest flop film featured superstar and star kid, began production without bound script, was released on OTT after two years, earned only Rs..." DNA India. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  5. ↑ "Agent Movie Review: Akhil Akkineni has fun; the audience - not so much". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  6. ↑ "Box office: Gandeevadhari Arjuna flops, Bedurulanka makes Rs 3.8 crores, Boys Hostel has no takers". OTTPlay . Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  7. ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (25 August 2023). "'Gandeevadhari Arjuna' movie review: Director Praveen Sattaru's thriller drama starring Varun Tej is slick and well intended, albeit tepid". The Hindu. ISSN   0971-751X . Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  8. 1 2 "Gayatri Bhardwaj gets nominated for Best Debutant Actress at SIIMA 2024". Femina . Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  9. ↑ "Shane Nigam's Haal finally gets a release date". Cinema Express . 19 December 2025. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  10. ↑ K, Manaswini (15 January 2026). "After 2 Huge Disasters, No One Expected This Comeback". M9 News. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
  11. ↑ Kavirayani, Suresh (16 January 2026). "Nari Nari Naduma Murari movie review: A hilarious entertainer and a refreshing festive watch". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 January 2026.
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