Tamannaah Bhatia

2.1. Debut and Breakthrough (2005-2010)

Tamannaah Bhatia began her entertainment career in 2005 by featuring in the music video "Lafzo Mein" from Abhijeet Sawant's album. The same year, she made her acting debut as the female lead in the Hindi film ''Chand Sa Roshan Chehra'', which did not perform well at the box office. She quickly ventured into regional cinema, debuting in Telugu with ''Sree'' in 2005, and in Tamil with ''Kedi in 2006.

In 2007, her first release was Viyabari. Although the film struggled commercially, her performance was noted and garnered critical acclaim. She achieved a significant career breakthrough with her subsequent films, Happy Days and Kalloori. Her portrayal of a college student in both films was well-received by audiences and critics alike, leading both movies to achieve financial success. This dual success solidified her position as a leading actress in both the Telugu and Tamil film industries.

In 2008, Bhatia made a notable impact in Telugu cinema with Kalidasu. She also made cameo appearances in Ready and Netru Indru Naalai. The year 2009 saw her star in the Tamil film Padikkadavan, where her performance earned praise despite the film receiving mixed reviews. She also appeared in Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam, a Telugu film that received critical acclaim but achieved only moderate box office success. Her collaboration with Suriya in Ayan was a significant commercial success, further cementing her status in the industry. However, Ananda Thandavam became her only commercial failure during this period, despite her performance being highly appreciated by critics. She then starred in Kanden Kadhalai, a remake of the Hindi film Jab We Met, which earned her critical praise and a South Scope Award. By this time, she had established herself as a recognizable and popular actress in Tamil cinema.

In 2010, Bhatia starred in the Tamil road movie Paiyaa, which received positive reviews and achieved commercial success. However, her subsequent films, Sura and Thillalangadi, both underperformed at the box office.

2.2. Established Actress and Pan-Indian Recognition (2011-2015)

In 2011, Tamannaah Bhatia starred in the Tamil film Siruthai. Although her role in the film faced criticism, Siruthai was a commercial success. She also made a cameo appearance in Ko. Her Telugu film 100% Love emerged as a significant commercial success, earning her numerous accolades and awards. Following this, she appeared in Badrinath, which received mixed reviews but was a commercial success. In Venghai, her role received mixed critical reception, while Oosaravelli proved to be a box office success, with her performance garnering critical acclaim.

The year 2012 saw Bhatia star in four Telugu films. Her first release, Racha, became a commercial success, and her performance was widely praised. However, Endukante Premanta and Rebel both underperformed at the box office, despite her acting in both films receiving appreciation from critics. In Cameraman Gangatho Rambabu, she portrayed a tomboyish character, a role that was critically lauded, and the film found success at the box office.

In 2013, Bhatia starred in the Hindi film Himmatwala, which did not perform well commercially. However, she achieved success with the Telugu film Tadakha. In 2014, her Tamil film Veeram was a commercial success, marking her successful return to the Tamil film industry. Her comedy film Humshakals underperformed. She also showcased her dancing skills in the special song "Labbar Bomma" in Alludu Seenu. While Entertainment struggled to break even, Aagadu also underperformed at the box office.

The year 2015 proved to be a pivotal year for Bhatia. She made a cameo appearance in Nannbenda. She then starred in Baahubali: The Beginning, a highly successful bilingual film where her portrayal of Avanthika garnered widespread acclaim. The film's immense box office success established it as one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of all time, significantly reshaping her public image and opening doors to a broader range of roles. However, Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga received negative reviews. She also made a cameo appearance in Size Zero and starred in Bengal Tiger, where her captivating presence was highlighted.

2.3. Critical Acclaim and Diverse Roles (2016-Present)

In 2016, Tamannaah Bhatia performed the special song "Bachelor Babu" in the Telugu film Speedunnodu. Her subsequent releases, Oopiri and Dharma Durai, both garnered positive reviews, with critics particularly praising her acting performances. Dharma Durai was a box office success and earned her an award. She also ventured into a short film titled Ranveer Ching Returns, which received positive feedback. She performed the special song "Sampige / Mandara Thailam" in the Telugu-Kannada bilingual film Jaguar. Her trilingual horror film Devi received positive reviews, and her double role in the film was highly praised, contributing to its box office success. However, her next release, Kaththi Sandai, received mixed reviews.

In 2017, Bhatia reprised her role as Avanthika in Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. The film garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews and became a monumental box office success, ultimately becoming the highest-grossing Indian film of the year. On the other hand, Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office. She also performed in the special song "Swing Zara" in Jai Lava Kusa.

In 2018, Bhatia's action thriller film Sketch received mixed critical responses, though her role was noted positively by critics. Following this, she appeared in the Marathi film Aa Bb Kk, which garnered positive reviews. Her subsequent Telugu releases, Naa Nuvve and Next Enti?, both received mixed reviews from critics and underperformed at the box office. Additionally, she performed at the IPL 2018 opening ceremony and appeared in the Kannada film KGF: Chapter 1, performing in the special song "Jokae".

In 2019, Bhatia's comedy film F2: Fun and Frustration became a major box office success and one of the highest-grossing Telugu films of the year. Her Tamil drama film Kanne Kalaimaane received mixed reviews, but her performance was recognized and later earned her the Best Actress award at the Indo-French International Film Festival in 2023. Her horror comedy film Devi 2 had a lukewarm reception, but her acting was noted. Khamoshi received poor reviews, though her performance was mentioned positively. Her epic historical action film Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy was well-received, with her portrayal contributing significantly to the film. Her performance in the Tamil comedy horror Petromax was noted, although she faced some criticism for her script choices. Her Tamil film Action received a mixed response and underperformed at the box office. In 2020, her sole on-screen appearance was in the special song "Daang Daang" in the Telugu film Sarileru Neekevvaru.

In April 2021, Bhatia starred in the streaming series 11th Hour, which received mixed reviews. The show centered on Aratrika Reddy, portrayed by Bhatia, a successful businesswoman racing against time to save her company. While praised for her intense performance, some critics felt the storyline did not fully leverage her talent. The following month, she starred in November Story. Her performance was appreciated, but critics noted excessive dialogue and a lack of impactful action sequences. In August, Bhatia broadened her career by hosting MasterChef India - Telugu on Gemini TV. September saw the release of Seetimaarr, a Telugu sports masala film where her portrayal as a strong-willed coach alongside Gopichand received audience acclaim. The subsequent release, Maestro, a Telugu black comedy thriller on Disney+ Hotstar, earned positive reviews for its storyline and performances, including Bhatia's portrayal of a pivotal character.

In 2022, Bhatia made her first appearance in "Kodthe", a special song in the Telugu film Ghani alongside Varun Tej. In May, her performance in the Telugu comedy F3: Fun and Frustration, co-starring Venkatesh, Varun Tej, and Mehreen Pirzada, resonated well with audiences, proving to be a commercial success. In September, Bhatia portrayed a lady bouncer in the Disney+ Hotstar release Babli Bouncer, directed by Madhur Bhandarkar, although it received a mixed response. In the romantic comedy Plan A Plan B, released on Netflix alongside Riteish Deshmukh, Bhatia's charisma shone despite some finding the plot predictable. She also starred in the romantic drama Gurthunda Seethakalam, opposite Satyadev, which received mixed reviews for its overall execution.

In 2023, she began the year with a performance at the IPL 2023 opening ceremony. Her first release was Jee Karda, a romantic drama series on Amazon Prime Video, where she portrayed Lavanya, a young woman on a journey of self-discovery, grappling with the concept of marriage, a role that received audience acclaim. Subsequently, she starred in the Netflix anthology Lust Stories 2, specifically in the segment titled "Sex with Ex," playing Shanti, a woman who had mysteriously disappeared a decade earlier. Her performance alongside Vijay Varma garnered significant appreciation. In her next release, she took on a supporting role in the film Jailer, portraying an actress alongside Rajinikanth. The film received positive reviews and became one of the highest-grossing Tamil films. Following that, she starred alongside Chiranjeevi in the Telugu action film Bhola Shankar, which received negative reviews and underperformed at the box office. Her subsequent release was the crime investigative thriller series Aakhri Sach, aired on Disney+ Hotstar. The series, fictionally based on the Burari deaths, featured Bhatia as the lead investigative officer, Anya, and received a positive response from the audience. Closing the year, Bhatia made her Malayalam cinema debut in the film Bandra, alongside Dileep and Dino Morea. The film opened to a mixed reception and underperformed at the box office.

Bhatia's first release of 2024 was the Tamil comedy horror film Aranmanai 4, in which she starred alongside Sundar C and Raashii Khanna. In the film, she portrays Selvi, a character that combines the roles of a protective mother and a fearsome spirit. Her performance earned praise, highlighting her as a standout character in the franchise, and the film became one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2024. Following that, she made a special appearance in the Hindi comedy horror film Stree 2 and the Hindi action-drama Vedaa, where she lent good support to the story alongside John Abraham. Furthermore, she stars alongside Diana Penty in the forthcoming Amazon Prime series Daring Partners. She also played a single mother accused of theft opposite Avinash Tiwary in the Netflix thriller Sikandar Ka Muqaddar. She will next star in the Telugu supernatural thriller film Odela 2, directed by Ashok Teja.

4.1. Films

4.2. Television

4.3. Music videos