Ranya Rao (born c. 1991)[1] is an Indian actress and model who appears in South Indian films. She made her debut with the 2014 Kannada film, Maanikya.[2]
Ranya Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | c. 1991 Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Early life edit
Rao originally hails from the Chikmagalur district of the Indian state of Karnataka. After completing her schooling in Bangalore persuaded acting with accreditation in acting,.[3][4]
Career edit
Rao was first signed by actor and director Sudeep in April 2014 for his directorial Kannada film, Maanikya. She was cast as Manasa in a supporting role, portraying a girl belonging to a rich Indian family and Sudeep's love interest. Her performance received mixed reviews from critics. A. Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express wrote, "Both Ranya and Varalaxmi play their parts well but fail to impress."[5]
In June 2015, Rao signed her second film and first Tamil film, Wagah[6] She is cast opposite Vikram Prabhu,[7] her first as a female lead. In her first release of 2017, a comedy Pataki, in Kannada, she played a journalist Sangeetha, the love interest of a police officer played by Ganesh.[8]
Filmography edit
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Maanikya | Kannada | Manasa | Debut Movie |
| 2016 | Wagah | Tamil | Khaanum/Kajal | |
| 2017 | Pataki | Kannada | Sangeetha |
References edit
- ^ Patel, Bharat A. "Sandalwood's latest IT girl: Ranya". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ^ "Maanikya 100". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 30 May 2015.
- ^ Christopher, Kavya (28 April 2014). "Chikmagalur girl Ranya gets set for her dream debut". The Times of India. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ^ "Ranya and Ganesh teamed". indiaglitz.com. 23 June 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ^ Sharadhaa A. (3 May 2014). "A Refreshing Treat for Sudeep's Fans". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 April 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ^ "Ranya Rao signs Kollywood flick". Bangalore Mirror. 23 June 2015. Retrieved 8 July 2015.
- ^ "Ranya Rao to romance Vikram Prabhu: Ranya". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 October 2015.
- ^ Desai, Dhwani. "Ganesh's style drew me to Pataki". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 30 May 2017. Retrieved 30 May 2017.