Bhavvana Rao | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Other names | Shikha (Tamil stage name) |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Bhavvana Rao an Indian actress who has predominantly appeared in Kannada language films. She made her debut in the Kannada multistarrer Gaalipata (2008) winning critical acclaim for her performance, before playing leading roles in Kola Kolaya Mundhirika and Vinmeengal.[1][2][3][4] She is also an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer and has anchored for various Television programs before becoming a lead film actress.[5] Over the years Bhavvana has worked in Kannada movies like Vaare Vah (2010),Attahasa (2013), Krazy Star (2014), Maha Bhaktha Siriyala (2014), Parapancha (2016), Niruttara (2016), Sathyaharishchandra (2017) and Dayavittu Gamanisi (2017). In 2017 Bhavvana starred alongside Sathish Ninasam and Roshni Prakash in director Ravi Srivatsa's action-drama, Tiger Galli.[6]
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Gaalipata | Pavni | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Kannada |
| 2010 | Kola Kolaya Mundhirika | Veni | Tamil film |
| 2012 | Vaare Vah | Roopa | |
| Vinmeengal | Meera | Tamil film | |
| Padam Parthu Kadhai Sol | Priya | Tamil film | |
| 2013 | Attahasa | Chandini | |
| 2013 | Money Honey Shani | Kamakshi | |
| 2014 | Bahuparak | Herself | Special appearance |
| 2016 | Parapancha | ||
| 2017 | Satya Harishchandra | Jayalakshmi | Won - SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female)- Kannada |
| Dayavittu Gamanisi | |||
| Tiger Galli | |||
| 2018 | Raambo 2 | Herself | Special Appearance in a song |
| The Villain | Herself | Special Appearance in a song | |
| 2019 | Bypass Road | Sonia | Hindi film |
| 2022 | Thurthu Nirgamana | Heroine | Cameo appearance |
| 2023 | Hondisi Bareyiri | Bhoomika |