Rukmini Vasanth
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| Rukmini Vasanth in 2025 | |
| Born | 10 December 1996 (age 28) Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Army School, Air Force School, Centre for Learning, Bengaluru |
| Alma mater | Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Known for | Sapta Saagaradaache Ello, Kantara: Chapter 1 |
| Notable works | Birbal, Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A & B, Baanadariyalli, Bagheera, Bhairathi Ranagal, Appudo Ippudo Eppudo, Ace, Madharaasi, Kantara: Chapter 1 |
| Awards | Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada (2023) |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Parents | Colonel Vasanth Venugopal (father), Subhashini Vasanth (mother) |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Website | See below |
Rukmini Vasanth is an Indian actress who works in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu films. Her first acting role was in the Kannada film Birbal (2019). She received praise from critics for her performance as Priya in the two-part romantic drama Sapta Saagaradaache Ello in 2023, for which she was awarded the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada. She starred in Kantara: Chapter 1 in 2025. In several South Indian film industries, Rukmini is renowned for her strong on-screen persona and adaptable performances.
Early Life & Education
Rukmini Vasanth was born on 10 December 1996 into a Kannada family in Bengaluru. Her father, Colonel Vasanth Venugopal, was India’s first Ashoka Chakra recipient from Karnataka and was martyred in 2007. Her mother, Subhashini Vasanth, is a Bharatanatyam dancer and founder of a support foundation for war widows. Rukmini studied at Army School, Air Force School, and Centre for Learning in Bengaluru, and earned an acting degree from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.
Career
Rukmini debuted in Kannada cinema with Birbal (2019). She gained recognition with Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A & B (2023), winning the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada. She also starred in Baanadariyalli (2023), Bagheera and Bhairathi Ranagal (2024), and made her Telugu debut with Appudo Ippudo Eppudo. In 2025, she entered Tamil cinema with Ace and Madharaasi, and starred in Kantara: Chapter 1, earning praise for her performance. She is also part of the upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups.
Notable Works
Rukmini Vasanth is known for her notable works in films such as Birbal (2019), Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A & B (2023), Baanadariyalli (2023), Bagheera (2024), Bhairathi Ranagal (2024), Appudo Ippudo Eppudo (2024), Ace (2025), Madharaasi (2025), Kantara: Chapter 1 (2025), and the upcoming Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups. Her performances have earned her praise from critics, and in 2023, she won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada for her role in Sapta Saagaradaache Ello.
Filmography
Key * Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2019 | Birbal Trilogy | Jahnvi | Kannada | Debut |
| 2019 | Upstarts | NGO girl | Hindi | |
| 2023 | Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A | Priya | Kannada | Lead role |
| 2023 | Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side B | Priya | Kannada | Lead role |
| 2023 | Baanadariyalli | Leela | Kannada | Lead role |
| 2024 | Bagheera | Dr. Sneha | Kannada | Lead role |
| 2024 | Bhairathi Ranagal | Dr. Vaishali | Kannada | |
| 2024 | Appudo Ippudo Eppudo | Tara | Telugu | Lead role |
| 2025 | Ace | Rukku | Tamil | Lead role |
| 2025 | Madharaasi | Malathy | Tamil | Lead role |
| 2025 | Kantara: Chapter 1 | Kanakavathi | Kannada | Lead role |
| 2026 | Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups * | TBA | Kannada / English | Bilingual film; filming |
| 2026 | Dragon * | TBA | Telugu | Filming |
Achievements and Recognition
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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| 2024 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Kannada | Sapta Saagaradaache Ello | Nominated |
| 2024 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress Critics – Kannada | Sapta Saagaradaache Ello | Won |
| 2024 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Kannada | Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A | Nominated |
| 2024 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress Critics – Kannada | Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A | Won |
| 2024 | IIFA Utsavam | Best Actress – Kannada | Sapta Saagaradaache Ello | Won |
| 2024 | Chittara Star Awards | Best Actress | Sapta Saagaradaache Ello | Won |