Overview
Rakul Preet Singh (born 10 October 1990) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Telugu, Hindi and Tamil cinema. She began her career as a model before transitioning to films, and has since established herself across multiple South Indian and Bollywood productions. Singh is a recipient of a SIIMA Award and has received four nominations at the Filmfare Awards South.
Key facts
| Born | 10 October 1990 |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Actress, model, brand endorser |
| Years active | 2009 onwards |
| Acting debut | Gilli (2009, Kannada) |
| Hindi debut | Yaariyan (2014) |
| Notable industries | Telugu, Hindi, Tamil cinema |
| Spouse | Jackky Bhagnani (actor–producer) |
| Major award | SIIMA Award |
Background
Singh started her professional career as a model before moving into acting. Her first screen appearance came in the Kannada film Gilli (2009), after which she gradually expanded her work into the Telugu, Tamil and Hindi film industries.
Career
Telugu cinema
Telugu films form the core of Singh's filmography. She received Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu nominations for her performances in Venkatadri Express (2013), Loukyam (2014), Nannaku Prematho (2016) and Rarandoi Veduka Chudham (2017). She also featured in several commercially successful Telugu productions, including Pandaga Chesko (2015), Sarrainodu (2016) and Dhruva (2016).
Tamil cinema
In Tamil cinema, Singh appeared in Spyder (2017), Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru (2017) and Ayalaan (2024).
Hindi cinema
Singh made her Hindi film debut with Yaariyan (2014). She subsequently appeared in De De Pyaar De (2019), Runway 34 (2022) and Doctor G (2022), broadening her presence in Bollywood.
Endorsements
Alongside her acting work, Singh serves as a celebrity endorser for several consumer brands.
Selected filmography
| Year | Film | Industry |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Gilli | Kannada |
| 2013 | Venkatadri Express | Telugu |
| 2014 | Yaariyan | Hindi |
| 2014 | Loukyam | Telugu |
| 2015 | Pandaga Chesko | Telugu |
| 2016 | Nannaku Prematho | Telugu |
| 2016 | Sarrainodu | Telugu |
| 2016 | Dhruva | Telugu |
| 2017 | Spyder | Tamil/Telugu |
| 2017 | Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru | Tamil |
| 2017 | Rarandoi Veduka Chudham | Telugu |
| 2019 | De De Pyaar De | Hindi |
| 2022 | Runway 34 | Hindi |
| 2022 | Doctor G | Hindi |
| 2024 | Ayalaan | Tamil |
Personal life
Singh is married to actor and producer Jackky Bhagnani.
Significance
Singh's career reflects the increasingly multilingual nature of contemporary Indian cinema, with a sustained presence across Telugu, Tamil and Hindi productions. Her work in Telugu films has drawn the bulk of her critical recognition, evidenced by her four Filmfare Awards South nominations and a SIIMA Award.
Related topics
References
- Rakul Preet Singh – English Wikipedia
- Wikidata: Q7286816