Rukmini Vasanth

Rukmini Vasanth
Born	10 December 1996 Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Nationality	Indian
Education	Army School, Air Force School, Centre for Learning (Bengaluru)
Alma Mater	Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA), London
Occupation	Actress
Years Active	2019–present
Known for	Sapta Saagaradaache Ello, Kantara: Chapter 1
Parents	Colonel Vasanth Venugopal (father) Subhashini Vasanth (mother)
Awards	Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada (2023)

Rukmini Vasanth (born 10 December 1996) is an Indian film actress known for her performances in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu cinema. She made her acting debut in 2019 with the Kannada film Birbal and rose to prominence for her critically acclaimed role in Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A & B (2023). Her strong screen presence and natural performances have earned her a place among the most promising South Indian actresses of her generation.

Early Life and Education

Rukmini Vasanth was born in Bengaluru, Karnataka, to Colonel Vasanth Venugopal, the first Ashoka Chakra recipient from Karnataka, and Subhashini Vasanth, a Bharatanatyam dancer and social activist. Following her father’s martyrdom in 2007, her mother established a foundation supporting war widows.

She studied at Army School, Air Force School, and Centre for Learning, all in Bengaluru. Passionate about performing arts from a young age, she later trained professionally in acting at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London.

Career

Beginnings and Breakthrough (2019–2023)

Rukmini began her career with the Kannada courtroom thriller Birbal (2019), where her performance was well received. She gained wide acclaim with the romantic two-part epic Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A & B (2023), directed by Hemanth Rao. Her portrayal of Priya, a woman torn between love and sacrifice, earned her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada and multiple honors across South Indian award platforms.

She followed it with Baanadariyalli (2023), playing Leela, a spirited woman whose emotional depth was praised by critics.

Expansion Across South Cinema (2024–Present)

Rukmini continued her rise with prominent roles in Bagheera (2024) and Bhairathi Ranagal (2024). That same year, she made her Telugu debut with Appudo Ippudo Eppudo, showcasing her linguistic versatility. In 2025, she entered Tamil cinema with Ace and Madharaasi, both highlighting her dramatic range. Her role as Kanakavathi in Kantara: Chapter 1 (2025) received national recognition, cementing her status as a pan-South Indian actress.

She is also set to appear in the upcoming bilingual fantasy drama Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups (2026) and the Telugu action film Dragon.

Notable Works

• Birbal (2019) – Kannada debut
• Sapta Saagaradaache Ello – Side A & B (2023) – Award-winning performance
• Baanadariyalli (2023) – Romantic drama
• Bagheera (2024) – Action-thriller
• Bhairathi Ranagal (2024) – Social drama
• Appudo Ippudo Eppudo (2024) – Telugu debut
• Ace (2025) and Madharaasi (2025) – Tamil cinema entries
• Kantara: Chapter 1 (2025) – Major Kannada success
• Toxic (2026) – Upcoming bilingual fantasy

Achievements and Recognition

• Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada (2023) for *Sapta Saagaradaache Ello*
• IIFA Utsavam Award for Best Actress (2024)
• SIIMA Critics Choice Award (2024)
• Featured in major South Indian publications as one of the fastest-rising stars of Kannada cinema
• Praised for emotional authenticity and expressive performances

Personal Life

Rukmini maintains a private personal life and is known for her down-to-earth personality. Deeply influenced by her mother’s social work, she supports charitable causes related to defense families and education for underprivileged children. She continues to balance her artistic ambitions with advocacy for social awareness.

External Links

• Instagram – Rukmini Vasanth
• IMDb Profile