Pragathi Mahavadi (born 16 April 1976) is an

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who has acted predominantly in

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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) # ''

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'' (2003) # ''

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'' (2004) # '' Leela Mahal Center'' (2004) # '' Puttintiki Ra Chelli'' (2004) # '' Kushi Kushiga'' (2004) # ''

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'' (2007) # '' Chirutha'' (2007) # '' Lakshyam'' (2007) # ''

Athidhi ''Athidhi'' () is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language neo-noir romantic action thriller film directed by Surender Reddy and produced by G. Ramesh Babu under Krishna Pictures Private Limited. The film stars Mahesh Babu, alongside Amrita Rao (in her ...

'' (2007) # '' Pourudu'' (2008) # '' Bujjigadu'' (2008) # ''

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'' (2008) # '' Chintakayala Ravi'' (2008) # ''

Kurradu ''Kurradu'' (Telugu language, Telugu: కుర్రాడు, ) is a 2009 Telugu language, Telugu language action thriller film, directed by Sandeep Gunnam, the son of Gunnam Gangaraju. The film stars Varun Sandesh and Neha Sharma. The film wa ...

'' (2009) # '' Kalavaramaye Madilo'' (2009) # ''

Namo Venkatesa ''Namo Venkatesa'' ( ''Hail Venkatesa'') is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written and directed by Srinu Vaitla from a story written by Gopimohan. Produced by 14 Reels Entertainment and Suresh Productions, it stars Venkate ...

'' (2010) # ''

Seeta Ramula Kalyanam ''Seeta Ramula Kalyanam Lankalo'' () is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Eeshwar and starring Nithiin and Hansika Motwani. It was dubbed into Hindi as ''Dushmano Ka Dushman'' and into Tamil as ''Rowdy Kottai''. It w ...

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

Jhummandi Naadam ''Jhummandi Naadam'' is a 2010 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language musical drama film produced by Lakshmi Manchu and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Manoj Manchu and debutant Taapsee Pannu, Taapsee in the lead roles and Mohan B ...

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

Kalavar King ''Kalavar King'' is a 2010 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film directed by Suresh starring Nikhil Siddharth and Shweta Basu Prasad. The film was released on 26 February 2010. The film was a box office failure, but was still remade in ...

'' (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) # ''

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'' (2011) # '' Kandireega'' (2011) # '' Daggaraga Dooramga'' (2011) # ''

Dookudu ''Dookudu'' () is a 2011 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by Srinu Vaitla and written by Vaitla, Kona Venkat, and Gopimohan. It is produced by Ram Achanta, Gopi Achanta, and Anil Sunkara under the banner 14 Reels Entertain ...

'' (2011) # '' It's My Love Story'' (2011) # '' Priyudu'' (2011) # '' Veera'' (2011) # '' Vastadu Naa Raju'' (2011) # '' Aakasame Haddu'' (2011) # ''

Andala Rakshasi ''Andala Rakshasi'' () is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language romance film written and directed by Hanu Raghavapudi in his directoral debut. It was produced by Sai Korrapati, under Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram, and co-produced by S. S. Rajamouli indepe ...

'' (2012) # ''

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'' (2012) # '' Nippu'' (2012) # '' Poola Rangadu'' (2012) # ''

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'' (2012) # '' Naa Ishtam'' (2012) # '' Rachcha'' (2012) # '' All the Best'' (2012) # ''

Julayi ''Julayi'' () is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film written & directed by Trivikram Srinivas and produced by S. Radha Krishna under Haarika & Hassine Creations banner. The film stars Allu Arjun and Sonu Sood, alongside Ileana D ...

'' (2012) # '' Dhenikaina Ready'' (2012) # ''

Damarukam ''Damarukam'' () is a 2012 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language action film, action fantasy film written and directed by Srinivasa Reddy, and produced by R. R. Venkat on R. R. Movie Makers. It stars Nagarjuna (actor), Nagarjuna, Anushka Shet ...

'' (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 ''Race Gurram'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film co-written & directed by Surender Reddy and produced by Nallamalupu Srinivas under his banner Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Productions. The film stars Allu Arjun and Shruti ...

'' (2014) # '' Prathinidhi'' (2014) # ''

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'' (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 ''Subramanyam For Sale'' is a 2014 Telugu language, Telugu-language action film, action romantic comedy film written and directed by Harish Shankar, produced by Dil Raju on Sri Venkateswara Creations banner. The film stars Sai Dharam Tej, Murali ...

'' (2015) # ''

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

Kalyana Vaibhogame ''Kalyana Vaibhogame'' () is a 2016 Indian Telugu romantic comedy film written and directed by B. V. Nandini Reddy. Produced by K.L.Damodar Prasad under Sri Ranjith Movies the film stars Naga Shourya and Malavika Nair and Raasi, Aishwarya, ...

'' (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) # ''

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'' (2019) # ''

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'' (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) # ''

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'' (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 ''Oliyum Oliyum'' (English: Light and Sound) is a Tamil movie song compilation program on television popular during the late 1970s, 1980s and early 1990s. It aired at 7:30pm until 8:00pm on Fridays on Doordarshan, a Tamil regional network and feat ...

'' (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) # ''

'' (2012) # '' Ishtam'' (2012) # ''

Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka ''Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka'' () / ''Malupu'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-Telugu language, Telugu bilingual comedy thriller, comedy thriller film, mystery thriller film written and directed by Sathya Prabhas Pinisetty. The film stars ...

'' (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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'' (2023)

Malayalam

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

Kannada

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

Television

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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