Ruthika is an Indian film actress who has acted in multiple Indian languages but predominantly in Telugu films. She has also made her mark in Hindi, Kannada, Bengali and Malayalam films. She made her film debut as the lead actress under the name Rutika in the 1995
Bollywood
Hindi cinema, popularly known as Bollywood and formerly as Bombay cinema, is primarily produced in Mumbai. The popular term Bollywood is a portmanteau of "Bombay" (former name of Mumbai) and "Cinema of the United States, Hollywood". The in ...
movie ''
Sarhad: The Border of Crime''. Later, she went on to play both leading and supporting roles, along with special dance numbers in various movies. She played glamorous roles in most of her films like ''
6 Teens,
Xtra, Thrill'' but she is also recognized for her acting prowess in the films like ''Tara,
Vikramarkudu
''Vikramarkudu'' is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language action drama film co-written and directed by S. S. Rajamouli, based on a story by V. Vijayendra Prasad. Produced by M. L. Kumar Chowdary, the film stars Ravi Teja and Anushka. The music was c ...
,
Sarhad: The Border of Crime, Ananda and Dreams''. She is sighted as the bold and beautiful actress down South for her glamour and oomph factor.
Career
Ruthika played the lead roles in films such as ''
6 Teens'' (2001), ''Sorry Naaku Pellaindi'' (2004), and ''
Xtra'' (2004). Regarding her performance in ''Xtra'', a critic wrote that "Ruthika Singh is really hot and lived up to her reputation as the Tollywood's latest sex symbol". She played a sub-inspector in ''
Vikramarkudu
''Vikramarkudu'' is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language action drama film co-written and directed by S. S. Rajamouli, based on a story by V. Vijayendra Prasad. Produced by M. L. Kumar Chowdary, the film stars Ravi Teja and Anushka. The music was c ...
'' (2006) and went on to play supporting roles in many films.
Filmography
Telugu
*''
6 Teens'' (2001) as Ankita
*''Tara'' (2001) as Tara's Mother
*''
Girl Friend'' (2002) as herself (
Special Dance Number)
*''
Ela Cheppanu'' (2003) as herself (Special Dance Number)
*''
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli
''Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnula Pelli'' () is a 2003 Telugu-language comedy film directed by G. Nageswara Reddy and produced by D. V. V. Danayya and J. Bhagavan under Sri Balaji Creations. The film stars Srikanth, Prabhu Deva and Namitha in th ...
'' (2003) as a Pick-Pocketer (Special Dance Number)
*''Sorry Naaku Pellaindi'' (2004) as Sarita
*''
Xtra'' (2004) as Mythili
*''Rambha Neeku Oorvasi Naaku'' (2005) as TV Anchor Ruthika Rani
*''
Sarada Saradaga
''Sarada Saradaga'' ( ''Funny funnily'') is a 2006 Telugu-language comedy film, produced by G.V.Prasad on Damini Entertainments Pvt Ltd banner and directed by S. V. Krishna Reddy, who also provided film's screenplay and music. The film's star ...
'' (2006) as Sundari
*''
Vikramarkudu
''Vikramarkudu'' is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language action drama film co-written and directed by S. S. Rajamouli, based on a story by V. Vijayendra Prasad. Produced by M. L. Kumar Chowdary, the film stars Ravi Teja and Anushka. The music was c ...
'' (2006) as Sub-Inspector Razia
*''Thrill'' (2006)
*''
Allare Allari'' (2007) as herself (Special Dance Number)
*''
Premabhishekam'' (2008) as Jayasudha
*''
John Appa Rao 40 Plus'' (2008) as Fashion Model (Special Dance Number)
*''
Blade Babji'' (2008) as Rani (Thief)
*''Sorry Maa Aayana Intlo Unnadu'' (2010)
Kannada
*''Friends'' (2002)
*''Dreams'' (2003)
*''
Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu'' (2003)
*''
Ananda'' (2003)
*''
Laali Haadu'' (2003)
*''Nanna Hendti Maduve'' (2003)
*''Trin Trin'' (2004)
*''
Rakshasa
Rākshasa (, , ; ; "preservers") are a race of usually malevolent beings prominently featured in Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism and Folk Islam. They reside on Earth but possess supernatural powers, which they usually use for evil acts such as ...
'' (2005)
*''
Lava Kusha'' (2007)
*''
Navashakthi Vaibhava'' (2008)
*''
Jolly Days'' (2009)
Hindi
*''
Sarhad: The Border of Crime'' (1995) as Jyothi
*''
Sanyasi Mera Naam'' (1999) as herself (Special Dance Number)
*''
Billa No. 786'' (2000) as Pinky Singh
*''
Baghaawat – Ek Jung'' (2001) as Mary
*''
Khatron Ke Khiladi'' (2001) as Chhaila's love interest
*
''Arjun Devaa'' (2001) as Phoolmati
Malayalam
*''
Masmaram'' (1997) as Sherin
*''Naalamkettile Nalla Thambimar'' (1996) as herself (Special Dance Number)
Bengali
*''Nishana'' (2002)
References
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Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)
Indian film actresses
Actresses in Telugu cinema
Actresses in Kannada cinema
Actresses in Hindi cinema
Actresses in Malayalam cinema
Actresses in Bengali cinema