By Hemant SharmaSouth Indian cinema has witnessed unprecedented growth in the recent years and has overtaken Bollywood in both popularity and box office collections. Films like Pushpa, Bahubali, KFG, RRR and many more have established South Indian cinema on the global stage. South Indian movies are now available in Hindi and many other languages to cater to a wide audience worldwide. South Indian cinema has an impressive lineup of actresses who are a blend of beauty, glamour and talent. They are hugely popular among the audience and dazzle the sliver screen with their curvaceous figures, stunning looks and excellent acting skills. These actresses are redefining the very essence of South Indian cinema. Let’s have a look at 10 most beautiful South Indian actresses with best figure for the year 2025.
1. Sai Pallavi
Sai Pallavi rules the heart of millions with her no-makeup beauty and simplicity. She is a powerhouse of talent and widely known for her natural beauty and decent dressing style. The actress primarily works in Telugu and Tamil films even though she has also starred in Hindi and Malayalam movies. She was in the Forbes list of 30 under 30 in the year 2020.
Sai Pallavi debuted in the year 2015 with the movie Premam which became a top grossing Malayalam film. Thereafter, she appeared in many commercially successful movies, such as Love Story, Shyam Singha Roy, Gargi and Amaran. Pallavi has won six Filmfare Awards South.
2. Rashmika Mandanna
Rashmika Mandanna, with her perfect figure, stunning looks and charming onscreen presence, has been dubbed as the National Crush of India by the media. She mainly works in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada movies but has also appeared in Hindi films. Mandanna is among the highest paid South Indian actresses.
Rashmika Mandanna debuted in the year 2016 with the Kannada movie Kirik Party. She gained nationwide popularity for her performance in the superhit movie Pushpa: The Rise. Mandanna’s highest grossing movies are Animal and Pushpa 2: The Rule. The actress has a Filmfare Award South to her credit.
3. Nayanthara
Nayanthara is synonymous with beauty in the South Indian film industry. She started her career with no-makeup and next-door-girl looks but is now known for sporting her makeup looks, impressive hairstyles and perfect figure. The actress works in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema and has appeared in over 75 films.
Nayanthara made her debut with the 2003 Malayalam movie Manassinakkare. She established herself as a top actress with movies like Anaamika, Maya, Dora, Aramm, Netrikann and Annapoorani. Nayanthara is a recipient of five Filmfare Awards South.
4. Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu is known for her glowing skin, flawless figure and a magnetic screen presence which captivates the audience. She mainly appears in Tamil and Telugu films and is one of the highest paid actresses of South Indian cinema. The actress has won several awards, including four Filmfare Awards South and two Nandi Awards.
Samantha Ruth Prabhu made her debut in the year 2010 with the Telugu film Ye Maaya Chesave. Some of her notable movies are Dookudu, Mersal, Mahanati and Super Deluxe. She is also well known for her performance in the hit OTT series Family Man.
5. Pranitha Subhash
Pranitha Subhash is a model-turned actress who is known for her captivating looks and figures among the most beautiful South Indian actresses. She has appeared in Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam films. Apart from being a successful model and actress, she is also a philanthropist and entrepreneur.
Pranitha Subhash debuted in the year 2010 with the Kannada movie Porki. She is best known for her roles the movies Bheema Theeradalli, Brahma, Attarintiki Daredi, Saguni and Baava.
6. Trisha Krishnan
Trisha Krishnan is a beauty queen who won the 1999 Miss Chennai Pageant, prior to entering the cinema industry. She is dubbed the ‘Queen of South India’ by the media. The actress primarily works in Tamil and Telugu cinema, and has received several awards including five Filmfare Awards South.
Trisha Krishnan first appeared as a lead actress in the 2002 movie Mounam Pesiyadhe. She has many commercially successful movies to her credit, such as Ghilli, Saamy, Varsham, Athadu, Ponnyin Selvan and more.
7. Keerthy Suresh
Keerthy Suresh is among the most beautiful South Indian actresses and is also one of the highest paid actresses of South Indian cinema. She mainly appears in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam movies. The actress has two Filmfare Awards South and one National Film Award to her credit.
Keerthy Suresh debuted in the year 2013 with the Malayalam movie Geethanjaali. She has starred in many hit movies like Rajinimurugan, Ring Master, Nenu Local, Sarkar, Mahanati and others.
8. Shruti Haasan
Shruti Haasan is a beautiful South Indian actress who is known for her captivating on-screen persona and her multiple talents as an actress, singer and composer. Debuting in the year 2009 with the Hindi film Luck, Haasan went on to establish herself in South India cinema with many successful movies like Race Gurram, Balupu, Premam, Srimanthudu, Krack and others.
Shruti Haasan has two Filmfare Awards South and seven South Indian International Movie Awards to her credit.
9. Nivetha Pethuraj
Nivetha Pethuraj is a beauty queen who won the 2015 Miss India UAE pageant and finished in the top 5 at Miss India Worldwide. She primarily works in Telugu and Tamil cinema. The actress debuted in the year 2016 with the Tamil film Oru Naal Kothu. Some of her notable movies are Chitralahari, Party and Mental Madhilo.
10. Tamannaah Bhatia
Tamannaah Bhatia is a highly glamourous South Indian actress who is known for her magnetic screen presence and versatile performances. She is a perfect blend of modern charisma and traditional charm. The actress has appeared in 85 films across languages like Tamil, Telugu and Hindi. Debuting in the year 2005 with the Hindi film Chand Se Roshan Chehra, Tamannaah went on to star in many successful South Indian movies, including Happy Days, Racha, Tadakha and Bahubali franchise.
Conclusion
Beautiful and talented actresses have contributed majorly to the rise of South Indian cinema. However, it is expected that South Indian cinema will come up with more women-centric films with actresses playing more than just complimentary roles to the actors.