Swati Reddy

Swathi Reddy (born 19 April 1987 ) is a former Indian actress and television presenter who predominantly worked in Telugu films, along with Tamil and Malayalam films. She has acted in over 29 movies. Her nickname Colours Swathi comes from her stint in the Telugu television show Colours, which was telecast on Maa TV.

After playing supporting roles, she made her debut as a lead actress in the Tamil film Subramaniapuram (2008). Her role in the Telugu film Ashta Chamma (2008) earned her the Filmfare Award and Nandi Award for Best Actress. She also worked as a dubbing artist, and a playback singer in a few films. Her other notable films include Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule (2007), Swamy Ra Ra (2013), Amen (2013), and Karthikeya (2014).

Early life and education

Swathi Reddy was born in Vladivostok, located in the southerly reaches of the Russian Far East in the erstwhile Soviet Union. Her father, who was an officer in the Indian Navy, was training as a submariner in the Soviet Union when she was born. The Russian doctor who delivered her named her ‘Svetlana’ and later her mother changed it to 'Swathi'.

After her second year of graduation, she did a supporting role in Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007).

Other work Swathi Reddy has been occasionally working as a dubbing artist and playback singer as well. In 2008, she had dubbed for actress Ileana in the film Jalsa (2008). In 2010, she gave her voice to an HIV/AIDS education animated software tutorial created by the nonprofit organization TeachAids. In 2011, she turned playback singer, rendering her voice for two songs, "Unbelievable" and "A Square B Square", for the soundtrack albums of her own film Katha Screenplay Darsakatvam Appalaraju (2011) and 100% Love (2011), respectively. She has also appeared in an advertisement for "Cadbury's Dairy Milk".

Filmography

As playback singer Year Title Language Song(s) 2011 Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju Telugu "Unbelievable" 100% Love "A Square B Square" 2013 Swamy Ra Ra "Yo Yo Yo Memu Antha"

Music Video

Dubbing artist/voice actor Year Title Language Actor 2008 Jalsa Telugu Ileana

Awards and nominations