Sunaina is an Indian actress and model. She predominantly works in Tamil movies as well as few Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films. She made her film debut with Telugu film Kumar Vs Kumari (2005) and her Tamil debut Kadhalil Vizhunthen (2008).[1][2][3][4]
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Born | Sunaina Yella (1989-04-18) 18 April 1989 (age 33) Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
Other names | Hemaakshi |
Occupation | Actress, Model |
Years active | 2005–present |
Parent(s) | Harish Yella , Sandhya Yella |
Sunainaa's start to fame was by starring with Nakul in Kadhalil Vizhunthen (2008) which was her first Tamil début. Prior to that, she shot for a short scene in Sivaji (2007), which did not make the final cut. She later starred in Maasilamani (2009), Vamsam (2010) in which she appeared as a beautiful village girl and did very well, and continued with a performance oriented films where she secured her first Filmfare nomination for Neerparavai (2012),in which she played Esther.[5] Her performance was critically praised and she was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil.
After that she appeared in films like Samar (2013), Vanmam (2014) and also gave a guest appearance opposite to Vijay in Theri (2016). She then appeared in Nambiyaar (2016), Kavalai Vendam (2016), Thondan (2017). In 2018, she acted in the drama film Kaali starring Vijay Antony and Anjali. Next, the romantic thriller vampires web series Viu original in Nila Nila Odi Vaa from 24 July to 5 September 2018 .[6]
Sunaina Launched Tea Trails in Anna Nagar, Chennai.[7]
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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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2005 | Kumar Vs Kumari | Unknown | Telugu | Debut Telugu film |
2006 | Something Special | Unknown | Telugu | |
10th Class | Sandhya | Telugu | ||
Best Friends | Kavya | Malayalam | Debut Malayalam film | |
2007 | Missing | Unknown | Telugu | |
2008 | Gange Baare Thunge Baare | Ganga | Kannada | Debut Kannada film |
Kadhalil Vizhunthen | Meera | Tamil | Debut Tamil film | |
2009 | Maasilamani | Divya Ramanathan | Tamil | |
2010 | Yaathumagi | Anna Lakshmi | Tamil | |
Vamsam | Malar Kodi | Tamil | ||
2012 | Pandi Oliperukki Nilayam | Valar Mathi | Tamil | |
Thiruthani | Sugeesha | Tamil | ||
Neerparavai | Younger Esther | Tamil | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
2013 | Samar | Roopa | Tamil | |
2014 | Vanmam | Vadhana | Tamil | |
2016 | Theri | Bride | Tamil | Cameo Appearance |
Nambiar | Saroja Devi | Tamil | ||
Kavalai Vendam | Deepa | Tamil | ||
2017 | Thondan | Bagalamugi | Tamil | |
Pelliki Mundu Prema Katha | Anu | Telugu | ||
2018 | Kaali | Poo Mayilu (Parvathy) | Tamil | |
2019 | Enai Noki Paayum Thota | Mythili | Tamil | |
Sillu Karupatti | Amudhini | Tamil | ||
2021 | Trip | Lidi (Paapi) | Tamil | |
Raja Raja Chora | Vidya | Telugu | ||
2022 | Regina![]() | Regina | Tamil | Completed |
Eriyum Kannadi![]() | TBA | Tamil | Filming | |
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TBA | Tamil | Filming | |
Year | Title | Role | Network | Ref. |
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2018 | Nila Nila Odi Vaa | Nila | Viu | [6] |
2019 | High Priestess | Radhika | ZEE5 | [8] |
2019 | Fingertip | Rekha | ZEE5 | [9][10] |
2020 | Chadarangam | Kranthi | ZEE5 | [11] |
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