Rukmini Vasanth

In this Indian name, the name Vasanth is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Rukmini.

Rukmini Vasanth
Rukmini in 2023
Born
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Alma materRoyal Academy of Dramatic Arts
OccupationActress
FatherVasanth Venugopal

Rukmini Vasanth is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Kannada films. Following her debut with Birbal Trilogy Case 1: Finding Vajramuni (2019), Rukmini received critical acclaim for the 2023 romantic drama Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A and Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side B, winning Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada for them.[1]

Early life

Rukmini was born in Bangalore. Her father, Colonel Vasanth Venugopal,[2] is Karnataka's first recipient of India's highest peacetime military decoration, the Ashoka Chakra.[3] He was killed in action in 2007 while preventing heavily armed infiltrators from crossing the India-Pakistan border at Uri, Jammu and Kashmir.[4] Her mother, Subhashini Vasanth, is an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer who has set up a foundation to support war widows in Karnataka.[5]

Rukmini was educated at Army School, Air Force School and Centre for Learning. She obtained an acting degree from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in Bloomsbury, London.[6][7]

Career

Rukmini made her debut with the 2019 Kannada film Birbal Trilogy opposite M. G. Srinivas.[8] The same year she also acted in the Hindi film Upstarts.[9]

Rukmini played Priya opposite Rakshit Shetty, in the 2023 films, Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A and Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side B which found commercial success.[10] A Sharadhaa of The New Indian Express noted, "Rukmini effortlessly emerges as the luminary, and she doles out a remarkable performance as Priya,"[11][12] The same year, she appeared opposite Ganesh, in Baanadariyalli.[13]

In 2024, Rukmini appeared in two successful Kannada films: Bagheera opposite Sriimurali,[14][15] and Bhairathi Ranagal opposite Shiva Rajkumar.[16] She also made her Telugu film debut with Appudo Ippudo Eppudo opposite Nikhil Siddhartha.[17]

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of Rukmini Vasanth film credits
Year Title Role Language Ref.
2019 Birbal Trilogy Case 1: Finding Vajramuni Jahnvi Kannada
Upstarts NGO girl Hindi
2023 Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A Priya Kannada [18]
Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side B
Baanadariyalli Leela Kannada [19]
2024 Bagheera Dr. Sneha Kannada
Appudo Ippudo Eppudo Tara Telugu [20]
Bhairathi Ranagal Vaishali Kannada [21]
2025 Ace † TBA Tamil [22]
SKxARM † TBA Tamil [23]
2026 NTR31 † TBA Telugu [24]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2024 Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Kannada Sapta Saagaradaache Ello[a] Nominated [25]
Best Actress Critics – Kannada Won
South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress – Kannada Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A Nominated [26]
Best Actress Critics – Kannada Won
IIFA Utsavam Best Actress – Kannada Won [27]

Notes

  1. ^ Include both Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A and Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side B.

References

  1. ^ Rao, Subha J. (1 September 2023). "Sapta Sagaradaache Ello Review: A Brooding, Beautiful Love Story". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  2. ^ Daithota, Madhu (15 August 2023). "My father taught me that patriotism is not limited to overt gestures: Rukmini Vasanth". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 September 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Ashoka Chakra for three officers". The Times of India. 15 August 2007. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  4. ^ SM, Shashiprasad (9 January 2019). "Talented Rukmini Vasanth in reel life". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 9 December 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Healing with dance". Bangalore Mirror. Archived from the original on 16 December 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
  6. ^ V., Vivek M. (18 July 2023). "Rukmini is a trained dancer, and an alumnus of the Royal Academy of Dramatics Arts (RADA) in London". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  7. ^ Sharadhaa, A (11 June 2019). "Rukmini Vasanth went to London, where she learned theatre at Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  8. ^ "BIRBAL MOVIE REVIEW: A SLOW-MOVING WHODUNNIT". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  9. ^ "Netflix's 'Upstarts' is about struggles of establishing a startup". Sify. 30 September 2019. Archived from the original on 5 October 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
  10. ^ "'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello' box office collection day 5: Rakshit Shetty and Rukmini Vasanth starrer gains momentum, collects Rs 10.73 crore". The Times of India. 6 September 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 7 September 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
  11. ^ "'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello' review: A profound portrait of Love". The New Indian Express. 2 September 2023. Archived from the original on 4 September 2023. Retrieved 2 September 2023.
  12. ^ M.V, Vivek (17 November 2023). "'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello (Side B)' movie review: A fantastic Rakshit Shetty steers the sequel to the shore". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
  13. ^ "Baanadariyalli review: This Ganesh, Rukmini Vasanth romance is laden with cliches". The News Minute. 28 September 2023.
  14. ^ "Bagheera Final Worldwide Box Office Collections: Srii Murali and Rukmini Vasanth movie set to wind up theatrical run at Rs 29 crore". Pinkvilla. Retrieved 14 November 2024.
  15. ^ "Bagheera Movie Review: Sriimurali shines in a superhero tale with spectacular action and genuine emotion". The New Indian Express.
  16. ^ "Bhairathi Ranagal Box Office: Shivarajkumar-Starrer Film Opens At 2 Crore On Day 1". Times Now. 15 November 2024. Retrieved 16 November 2024.
  17. ^ Prakash, B. V. S. (8 November 2024). "Appudo Ippudo Eppudo is a boring and painful watch". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  18. ^ Sharadhaa, A (3 February 2021). "Rukmini Vasanth on her role in 'Sapta Sagaradaache Yello". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  19. ^ Bhat, Padmashree (19 May 2022). 'ಗೋಲ್ಡನ್ ಸ್ಟಾರ್' ಗಣೇಶ್ 'ಬಾನ ದಾರಿಯಲ್ಲಿ' ಚಿತ್ರದಲ್ಲಿ ಸರ್ಫಿಂಗ್‌ ಆಟಗಾರ್ತಿಯಾದ ನಟಿ ರುಕ್ಮಿಣಿ ವಸಂತ ['Golden Star' Ganesh Rukmini Vasantha turns surfing player in 'Bana Daariyil']. Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 31 January 2024. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  20. ^ Features, C. E. (6 October 2024). "Nikhil's Appudo Ippudo Eppudo gets a first look and a release window". Cinema Express. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  21. ^ Ram, Avinash G. (4 June 2023). ಶಿವಣ್ಣನ 'ಭೈರತಿ ರಣಗಲ್‌' ಸಿನಿಮಾಕ್ಕೆ ನಾಯಕಿಯಾದ ರುಕ್ಮಿಣಿ ವಸಂತ್‌ [Shivarajkumar: Rukmini Vasanth to play the female lead in Shivanna's 'Bhairathi Ranagal']. Vijaya Karnataka (in Kannada). Archived from the original on 17 August 2023. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  22. ^ "It's a wrap for Vijay Sethupathi – Rukmini Vasanth's 'VJS 51'‌". The Hindu. 30 November 2023. Archived from the original on 25 January 2024. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  23. ^ "Rukmini Vasanth pairs up with Sivakarthikeyan in SK23". The Times of India. 15 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  24. ^ "Exclusive: Rukmini for NTR, Conditions Apply". M9.news. 27 November 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  25. ^ "Full list of Winners of the 69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards South (Kannada) 2024". Filmfare. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  26. ^ "SIIMA Awards 2024: Dasara, Hi Nanna, Kaatera and Sapta Sagaradaache Ello win big on Day 1". The Indian Express. 15 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
  27. ^ "IIFA 2024 Utsavam unveils nominations, honouring the diversity of South Indian cinema". Firstpost. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
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