Anushka Shetty, Rashmika Mandanna, Sai Pallavi to Sreeleela: 8 highly educated South Indian actresses

South Indian actresses are celebrated for their beauty and talent, but many also excel academically. Several stars placed a strong emphasis on their education before entering the film industry.

South Indian actresses are admired for their beauty, power-packed performances, and the lasting charm they leave on the screen. Not only are they talented, but many of these actresses are also highly educated. Before stepping into the industry, they completed their education with renowned degrees.

If you’re wondering which South actresses we’re talking about, here’s a list:

Sai Pallavi

South’s beauty and renowned dancer Sai Pallavi is known for her work in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam films. According to reports, Sai has an MBBS degree from Tbilisi State Medical College in Georgia.

Keerthy Suresh

Keerthy recently tied the knot and has predominantly worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema. The actress was last seen in Baby John. As per reports, Keerthy is a graduate in fashion design from Pearl Academy.

Rashmika Mandanna

Rashmika Mandanna completed a four-year degree in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology at M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts, Science, and Commerce.

Sreeleela

The actress, who made her debut in the Kannada film Kiss, was born to a gynaecologist mother, which initially inspired her to pursue a career in medicine. She completed her MBBS in 2021 before eventually transitioning to film.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Another actress, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, is highly educated and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Stella Maris College, Chennai.

Anushka Shetty

Anushka Shetty, best known for her role in Baahubali, has appeared in more than 50 films. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications from Mount Carmel College in Bangalore before embarking on her film career.

Rakul Preet Singh

Rakul Preet Singh, a well-known figure in both Bollywood and South Indian cinema, studied at Army Public School in Delhi. She later completed her graduation with a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from Jesus and Mary College.

Nayanthara

Nayanthara, who is called the lady superstar of the industry  holds a bachelor’s degree in English literature.