Swathi Reddy

Swathi Reddy (born 19 April 1987) is an Indian actress, television presenter, and playback singer who predominantly works in Telugu films, along with Tamil and Malayalam films. Her nickname "Colours Swathi" comes from her stint in the Telugu television show "Colours", which was telecast on Maa TV. After playing supporting roles, she made her debut as a leading actress in the Tamil film "Subramaniapuram" (2008). Her role in the Telugu film "Ashta Chamma" earned her the Filmfare Award and Nandi Award for Best Actress.
Early life.
Swathi Reddy was born in the city of Vladivostok, located in the southerly reaches of the Russian Far East during the reign of the erstwhile Soviet Union. She was initially given the name Svetlana but later her name was changed to Swathi. She completed her schooling from SFS High School in Visakhapatnam. Her father, who was an officer in the Indian Navy, was training as a submariner in the Soviet Union when she was born. She has one elder brother named Siddharth. Her family moved to Mumbai and later to the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam, where she spent most of her childhood. While studying in 11th class, she moved to Hyderabad. She enrolled at St. Mary’s College in Yousufguda, Hyderabad and graduated in biotechnology.
After her EAMCET, she ventured into television at age 17 by hosting a show called "Colours". Due to a positive response, the show was further extended and moved to the primetime slot. She went on to present over 150 episodes. After completing the first year of her graduation, she made her debut in feature films.
Career.
Acting.
Reddy made her debut in supporting roles. Her first film in supporting role was "Danger", a Telugu Movie. It received negative reviews. Her next movie release was Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule which released in 2007. That film was a hit. In 2008, she debuted as a female lead in her first Tamil movie "Subramaniapuram". For her performance in "Ashta Chamma," she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu and Nandi Award for Best Actress. She made her debut in Malayalam films with "Amen" which was a super hit. Reportedly, Reddy will work in Telugu cinema in sequel "Gitanjali 2" directed by Raj Kiran.
Other work.
Reddy has been occasionally working as a voice actor and playback singer as well. In 2008, she had dubbed for actress Ileana D'Cruz in the film "Jalsa". In 2010, she gave her voice to an HIV/AIDS education animated software tutorial created by the nonprofit organization TeachAIDS. In 2011, she turned playback singer, rendering her voice for two songs, "Unbelievable" and "A Square B Square", for the soundtrack albums of her own film "Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju" and "100% Love", respectively.
She has also appeared in an advertisement for "Cadbury's Dairy Milk".
Personal life.
Reddy married her boyfriend Vikas Vasu, a Malayali pilot, on 30 August 2018.