Top 8 Telugu Serial Actresses In 2023

Are you a fan of Telugu serials? If so, then you won't want to miss this list of the top 8 Telugu serial actresses in 2023! This list has all the best actresses currently in the Telugu serial industry.

1. Ashmita Karnani

Ashmita Karnani, born in Rajasthan on the 29th of September 1980, is a well-known figure in the Telugu Television Industry due her iconic roles and extraordinary performance. Her first serial, Padmavyuham, aired on ETV Telugu and she was praised for her portrayal of Gowri & Chamundeswari. Up to this point, she has featured in more than 15 serials, some of her most noted work being Chandramukhi, Madhuram, Toorpu Padamara, Muddu Bidda, and many more. Her talent has also been demonstrated in films such as Apudapudu, Madhumasam, Athithi, Collector gari Bharya, and more. Furthermore, it is common to see her in commercials as well.

2. Meghana Lokesh

Meghana Lokesh hails from the beautiful city of Mysore in Karnataka and she has been highly praised for her acting skills. Her family consists of her mother, father and brother, who is an engineer. She gained a great deal of experience in theatre, performing in 270 shows under the guidance of Mandya Ramesh, before beginning her career on TV. Her first role on the small screen was in the show 'Devi' broadcasted on Zee Kannada. Later, she played the lead role in the program 'Pavitra Bandhana'. Her most successful work was in the series 'Sasirekha Parinayam' where her portrayal of Sasirekha earned her much acclaim. The show ran from 2013 to 2016 and Meghana became a well-known name in the Telugu television industry.

3. Sameera Sherief

Sameera Sherief is a highly-regarded Telugu and Tamil TV serial actress, born on 14 November 1988 in Hyderabad, Telangana. She began her career in 2006 at the age of 15 with the Telugu show ‘Aadapillain’, and has since been a part of many serials, such as Prathibimbam, Manavaralu, Mangamma Gari, and Bharayamani. She has also been featured in Tamil series like Pagal Nilavu and Rekka Katti Parakkudhu Manasu, and has been awarded the Vijay Television Awards Find for her performance in Pagal Nilavu.

4. Aishwarya Pisse

Aishwarya Pisse is widely known for her work in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada television and is viewed as an excellent Telugu TV actress. Her role as Gowri in the TV show Agnisakshi made her famous, as well as her part in Star Suvarna’s Srava Mangala Mangalye. She began her acting career in 2015 and obtained a Bachelor’s in Business Management from Maharani’s Arts Commerce and Management College for Women. She was born in Bengaluru, Karnataka, and has featured in two Kannada films, Santhu Straight Forward and Srikanta, as well as making her Kannada debut with Muthu Mavutha.

5. Rajyalakshmi  

Rajyalaxmi, a renowned South Indian movie and Telugu serial actress, was born on 18th December 1964 in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh. She began her acting career with many different plays, with her first major role being 'Sarada' in 1980. She had a successful run in the 80s, featuring in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films alongside renowned actors such as Nageshwara Rao, Rajinikanth, Balakrishna, Jeetendra, Dilip and more. She has also made appearances in various game shows and movies since. In 1990, she tied the knot with K. R Krishnan and has two offspring, Rohit and Rahu Krishnan. At present, she lives between Chennai and Hyderabad.

6. Suhasini

Coming next in the list of top Telugu TV serial actresses is Suhasini or Suha. She was born in 1988 in the Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh, and prior to entering the Television industry she appeared in a variety of Telugu and Bhojpuri films, both as a supporting and lead actress. Her professional acting career began in 2003 and she was soon featured in Aparanji as a lead role, with more than 300 episodes. Subsequently, she was seen in Anubandhalu, Ashta Chamma and Shivashankari.

Her career in the Telugu TV industry has been growing at a rapid pace, providing her with numerous opportunities to play pivotal roles in both movies and TV. This in turn gave her access to better films, allowing her to take part in more challenging roles. After a brief hiatus in 2015, she made a comeback to television with the show Iddaru-Ammayilu on Zee Telugu.

7. Chaya Singh 

Chaya Singh is a renowned film and television actress who began her career in the Kannada movie industry with “Munnudi”. She is known for her careful selection of roles and has acted in multiple regional films in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu and Bhojpuri. Her television credits consist of shows like “Sarojini” and “Prem Kathegalu”, as well as Kanchan Ganga on Maa TV. Her parents migrated to Karnataka before her birth and she was raised in Bangalore till the second grade. In June 2012, she tied the knot with Tamil actor Krishna who was featured in Deivamagal.

8. Pallavi Ramisetty 

Pallavi Ramisetty is a well-known actress who hails from Vijayawada and is well-versed in the Telugu language. Her first TV program was Rangula Kala, which resulted in her becoming popular for her acting abilities. Following this, her roles in Adadhe Adharam and Bharayamani established her name in the entertainment industry. This was further confirmed when she won the Nandi award for her part in the TV show Bhrayamani. She has also been part of various other television shows, such as Ali 369, Cash, and Star Mahila, which makes her one of the most popular Telugu TV actresses of today.