Varshini Sounderajan

Shamili Sounderajan, known professionally as Varshini Sounderajan, is an Indian actress, model, and television presenter who appears in Telugu films.[2] She made her acting debut in anthology film Chandamama Kathalu (2014).

In this Indian name, the name Sounderajan is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by the given name, Varshini.
Varshini Sounderajan
Varshini at a television event
Born
Shamili Sounderajan[1]

Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • television presenter

Early life and career

Varshini Sounderajan was born in Hyderabad to a Tamil family.[3] She completed her bachelor's degree in Electronics.[4] She started her career as a model. She made her film debut Chandamama Kathalu (2014) which won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.[5][6] She is known for her performance in the Telugu films Lovers, Kai Raja Kai and Sri Rama Raksha. She played the lead in Viu's web series Pelli Gola alongside Abijeet,[7] presented by Annapurna Studios. The series was successful and she went onto star in two more seasons.[8] She acted as a team leader in the TV show Dhee. Varshini has been listed in the first edition of Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Woman on Television 2017.[9] She is also appeared as an anchor in the TV show Pataas 2.[10] In 2022, she starred in a Telugu film Malli Modalaindi alongside telugu actor Sumanth.[11]The film received positive response for Varshini's performance.[12] Varshini also hosted a popular Telugu television show Comedy Stars on Star Maa.

She is part of the film Shaakuntalam directed by Gunasekhar. While she is restricted in giving out the details about her role, Varshini, who’s already begun shooting for her part, offers that her role in the film has multiple get-ups.[13] In 2018 she also hosted the popular Telegu television comedy show Jabardast for a day on 15 November.[14]

Filmography
  • All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted

Films
YearFilmRoleNotes
2014 Chandamama Kathalu Renu
2014 Lovers Soumya [6]
2015 Best Actors Archana
2016 Sri Rama Raksha
2017 -2019 Pelli Gola Jagadamba Web Series; 3 seasons
2022 Malli Modalaindi Nisha
2023 Shaakuntalam Sanumathi [15]

Television
Title Role Notes
Pattas 2 Herself (Co-Host) [16]
Comedy Stars Herself (Anchor) [17]
Sixth Sense S4 Herself (Guest) [18]
Bhale Chancele Herself (Guest) [19]
Jabardasth Herself (Anchor)
Alitho Saradaga Herself (Guest) [20]

References
  1. "Shamili gets engaged to Arun Pawar - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  2. "In Latest Pics, Varshini Sounderajan Looks A Perfect Bride". News18. 21 December 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  3. "Alitho Saradaga | Hyper Aadhi,Varshini | 26th October 2020 | ETV Telugu". YouTube.
  4. "Samantha Ruth Prabhu holding a Bachelor's degree in Commerce to Varshini Sounderajan's Electronics degree: Educational qualifications of popular Telugu actresses". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  5. "Destiny's Child". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  6. Adivi, Sashidhar (2 December 2017). "Varshini Sounderajan signs her next film". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  7. "Two young and quirky digital series to entertain you this Ugadi". timesofindia.com. 29 March 2017.
  8. Veronica, D. Shreya (2 December 2018). "There is so much gola". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 22 September 2020.
  9. "Most desirable woman on TV: Varshini Sounderajan". timesofindia.com. 16 May 2018.
  10. "Varshini Sounderajan to co-host Pataas 2 following Sreemukhi's exit; the actress shares her excitement". timesofindia.com. 21 May 2019.
  11. "Sumanth's 'Malli Modalaindi' to stream directly on OTT from this date! - Times of India". The Times of India.
  12. "Sumanth's 'Malli Modalaindi' trailer promises a fun-filled family entertainer - Times of India". The Times of India.
  13. Adivi, Sashidhar (25 July 2021). "Varshini Sounderajan joins Samantha's Shakuntalam". Deccan Chronicle.
  14. "Varshini Sounderajan all excited to be a part of Jabardasth; see post". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  15. "Varshini Sounderajan joins Samantha's Shakuntalam". 25 July 2021.
  16. "Varshini Sounderajan to co-host Pataas 2 following Sreemukhi's exit; the actress shares her excitement - Times of India". The Times of India.
  17. "Ace TV host Varshini Sounderajan quits Comedy Stars?". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 6 August 2021. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
  18. "Ace TV host Varshini Sounderajan quits Comedy Stars? - Times of India". The Times of India.
  19. "Suma Kanakala's Bhale Chancele all set to premiere on April 4 - Times of India". The Times of India.
  20. "ఆ దర్శకుడు చేసిన పనితో షాకయ్యా". EENADU (in Telugu). Retrieved 18 February 2023.

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