Rukmini Vasanth

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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 (1996-12-10) 10 December 1996 (age 28)
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Alma materRoyal Academy of Dramatic Arts
OccupationActress
Years active2019–present
Parents

Rukmini Vasanth (born 10 December 1996), is an Indian actress who works in Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. She made her debut with Birbal (2019). Rukmini had her acting breakthrough with the 2023 two-part romantic drama Sapta Saagaradaache Ello, for which she won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada. In 2025, she starred in Ace, Madharaasi, and Kantara: Chapter 1.

Early life

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Rukmini Vasanth was born on 10 December 1996[1] into a Kannada family in Bengaluru. Her father, Colonel Vasanth Venugopal, is Karnataka's first recipient of India's highest peacetime military decoration, the Ashoka Chakra.[2][3] He was martyred 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 in Bangalore. She obtained an acting degree from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in Bloomsbury, London.[6][7]

Career

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Rukmini made her debut with the 2019 Kannada film Birbal Trilogy opposite M. G. Srinivas.[8]

Rukmini played Priya opposite Rakshit Shetty, in the 2023 films, Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A and Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side B,[9] 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] For this role, she won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada.[12] The same year, she appeared opposite Ganesh, in Baanadariyalli.[13]

In 2024, Rukmini appeared in two 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]

In 2025, she ventured into Tamil cinema with Ace, playing the role of Rukku opposite Vijay Sethupathi,[18] and co-starring Sivakarthikeyan in Madharaasi, directed by A. R. Murugadoss.[19] The same year she starred in Kantara: Chapter 1, a prequel to the film Kantara (2022); in a review of the film for The Hindu, Vivek M.V. stated: "Rukmini Vasanth, in her first role that pushes her abilities since the Sapta Sagaradaache Ello films, stands out with strong dialogue delivery."[20]

She is also a part of the ensemble cast announced for Geetu Mohandas's upcoming film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, alongside Yash. [21]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released
List of Rukmini Vasanth film credits
Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
2019 Birbal Trilogy Jahnvi Kannada Debut [8]
Upstarts NGO girl Hindi [22]
2023 Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A Priya Kannada Lead role [23]
Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side B
Baanadariyalli Leela Lead role [24]
2024 Bagheera Dr. Sneha Lead role [25]
Bhairathi Ranagal Dr. Vaishali [26]
Appudo Ippudo Eppudo Tara Telugu Lead role [27]
2025 Ace Rukku Tamil Lead role [28]
Madharaasi Malathy Lead role [29]
Kantara: Chapter 1 Kanakavathi Kannada Lead role [30]
2026 Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups † TBA Kannada
English 		Bilingual film; filming [31]
Dragon † TBA Telugu Filming [32]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2024 Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Kannada Sapta Saagaradaache Ello[a] Nominated [33]
Best Actress Critics – Kannada Won
South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress – Kannada Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A Nominated [34]
Best Actress Critics – Kannada Won
IIFA Utsavam Best Actress – Kannada Won [35]
Chittara Star Awards Best Actress Won [36]

Notes

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

References

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  1. ^ "Rukmini Vasanth's glimpse from Vijay Sethupathi's 'ACE' out on the actress' 28th birthday". The Times of India. 10 December 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  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. ^ a b "Birbal movie review: A slow moving whodunit". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 28 May 2020.
  9. ^ 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.
  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. ^ 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.
  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. 2 November 2024.
  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. ^ "Vijay Sethupathi's 'ACE' debuts on OTT: Receives better response, Rukmini Vasanth steals the show". The Times of India. 14 June 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  19. ^ "'Madharasi' Box Office collection day 1: Sivakarthikeyan's film opens strong with Rs 13 crore; BEATS Tiger Shroff's 'Baaghi 4'". The Times of India. 6 September 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 10 September 2025.
  20. ^ M.V, Vivek (2 October 2025). "'Kantara Chapter 1' movie review: Rishab Shetty delivers a spectacle-heavy prequel high on entertainment value". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  21. ^ Sharadhaa, A. (18 August 2025). "Rukmini Vasanth steps into the star-studded world of Yash's Toxic". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  22. ^ "In Pics: Kannada Actress Chaithra J Achar Bonds With Rukmini Vasanth". News18.
  23. ^ 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.
  24. ^ 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.
  25. ^ "'Bagheera' movie review: Srii Murali wins hearts as a sharp-witted superhero". Deccan Herald.
  26. ^ 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.
  27. ^ 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.
  28. ^ "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.
  29. ^ "Rukmini Vasanth pairs up with Sivakarthikeyan in SK23". The Times of India. 15 February 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 13 August 2024.
  30. ^ "'Kantara: A Legend Chapter 1': Rukmini Vasanth revealed as female lead in Rishab Shetty's ambitious prequel". The Hindu. 8 August 2025. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  31. ^ Sharadhaa, A. (18 August 2025). "Rukmini Vasanth steps into the star-studded world of Yash's Toxic". Cinema Express. Retrieved 18 August 2025.
  32. ^ "Exclusive: Rukmini for NTR, Conditions Apply". M9.news. 27 November 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
  33. ^ "Full list of Winners of the 69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards South (Kannada) 2024". Filmfare. 3 August 2024. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  34. ^ "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.
  35. ^ "IIFA 2024 Utsavam unveils nominations, honouring the diversity of South Indian cinema". Firstpost. 21 August 2024. Retrieved 11 September 2024.
  36. ^ "Chittara Star Awards 2024 Winners". Chittara Star Awards. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
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