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{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2021}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Ananya Nagalla
| image = Ananya Nagalla in 2025.jpg
| caption = Ananya Nagalla in a floral saree during a photoshoot, 2025
| birth_name = 
| birth_date = 
| birth_place = [[Sathupalli]], Telangana, India
| education = Raja Mahendra College of Engineering, [[Ibrahimpatnam, Ranga Reddy district|Ibrahimpatnam]]
| occupation = Actress
| yearsactive = 2019–present
}}

'''Ananya Nagalla''' is an Indian actress who appears in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. She made her debut with ''[[Mallesham]]'' (2019) and went onto appear in films such as ''[[Play Back]]'' (2021) and ''[[Vakeel Saab]]'' (2021). She won the [[Gaddar Telangana Film Awards]] for her performance in the film ''[[Pottel]]'' (2024).

== Early life ==
Nagalla was born in a [[Telugu people|Telugu]] family in [[Sathupalli]] of [[Khammam district]] in [[Telangana]] (then in [[Andhra Pradesh]]) to Venkateswara Rao and Vishnu Priya.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2021-04-17 |title=మేం తక్కువేం కాదు |trans-title=We are no less |url=https://www.ntnews.com/sunday/bathukamma-18042021-59190/ |website=[[Namasthe Telangana]] |language=te |access-date=8 September 2021 |archive-date=10 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210510182616/https://www.ntnews.com/sunday/bathukamma-18042021-59190/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite news |date=2021-07-18 |title=గ్లామర్‌ రంగంలో అందరి సంగతేమో కానీ.. నా విషయంలో జరిగింది ఇదే – Namasthe Telangana |language=te |work=[[Namasthe Telangana]] |url=https://www.ntnews.com/sunday/vakeelsaab-actress-ananya-nagalla-tells-about-her-job-before-movies-and-are-film-struggles-146889/ |access-date=8 September 2021 |archive-date=18 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210718183534/https://www.ntnews.com/sunday/vakeelsaab-actress-ananya-nagalla-tells-about-her-job-before-movies-and-are-film-struggles-146889/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Her father is a businessman and her family moved to [[Hyderabad]] for her studies. She completed her [[Bachelor of Technology|BTech]] in Raja Mahendra College of Engineering, [[Ibrahimpatnam, Ranga Reddy district|Ibrahimpatnam]] and worked in [[Infosys]] before pursuing a career in the film industry.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" />

== Career ==
While working, Nagalla appeared in the short film ''Shaadi'' and was nominated as Best Actress at the [[SIIMA Short Film Awards]]. She was later auditioned and selected for the 2019 biographical ''[[Mallesham]]'' co-starring [[Priyadarshi Pulikonda|Priyadarshi]]. She was credited with her birth name Anusha Nagalla in the film.<ref name="bn">{{Cite web |date=2019-05-29 |title=Padma Shri winner Chintakindi Mallesham biopic 'Mallesham' starring Priyadarshi and Anusha Nagalla released the trailer of the film today. |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/priyadarshis-mallesham-trailer-is-here-and-its-promising/articleshow/69563874.cms |access-date=2021-10-26 |website=The Times of India |language=en |archive-date=21 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211021064112/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/priyadarshis-mallesham-trailer-is-here-and-its-promising/articleshow/69563874.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> Nagalla took a break from her work to prepare for the role.<ref name="hindu">{{Cite news |last=Chowdhary |first=Y. Sunita |date=2019-07-10 |title=Ananya Nagalla talks about her role in 'Mallesham' |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ananya-nagalla-mallesham/article28347456.ece |issn=0971-751X |access-date=8 September 2021 |archive-date=8 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908070633/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/ananya-nagalla-mallesham/article28347456.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Reviewing the film, ''[[The Indian Express]]'' critic Murali Krishna CH appreciated her, stating "Ananya Nagalla shines in the role of Mallesham's wife Padma. Her innate innocence seeps into her performance."<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2019-06-26 |title=Mallesham movie review: Priyadarshi shines in this no-frills biopic |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/mallesham-priyadarshi-shines-in-this-no-frills-biopic-drama-5799709/ |website=The Indian Express |access-date=8 September 2021 |archive-date=8 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908070633/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/movie-review/mallesham-priyadarshi-shines-in-this-no-frills-biopic-drama-5799709/ |url-status=live }}</ref> A reviewer from ''[[The News Minute]]'' stated: "Ananya is endearing and has been given a lot of scope to emote."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-06-20 |title='Mallesham' review: A charming biopic on the man who transformed weaving |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mallesham-review-charming-biopic-man-who-transformed-weaving-103975 |website=[[The News Minute]] |access-date=8 September 2021 |archive-date=8 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908070637/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/mallesham-review-charming-biopic-man-who-transformed-weaving-103975 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[The Hindu]]''{{'s}} Sangeetha Devi Dundoo also echoed the same and wrote: "Ananya brings in the innocence required for her part and makes a promising debut."<ref>{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2019-06-20 |title='Mallesham' review: A biopic that spells hope |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mallesham-review-a-indie-spirited-biopic-is-a-heart-warming-portrayal-of-tenacity-and-triumph/article28084956.ece |issn=0971-751X |access-date=8 September 2021 |archive-date=8 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908070634/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/mallesham-review-a-indie-spirited-biopic-is-a-heart-warming-portrayal-of-tenacity-and-triumph/article28084956.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2021, Nagalla appeared in the [[Science fiction film|sci fi]] drama film ''[[Play Back]]''. A reviewer of ''[[Zee Cinemalu]]'' felt that Nagalla was the stand out among the actors. "Ananya was decent but none of the other actors could do justice for their characters," they added.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=5 March 2021 |title=Movie Review – 'ప్లే బ్యాక్' |url=http://www.zeecinemalu.com/movie-review/play-back-movie-telugu-review-186009/ |website=[[Zee Cinemalu]] |language=te |access-date=8 September 2021 |archive-date=12 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512052926/http://www.zeecinemalu.com/movie-review/play-back-movie-telugu-review-186009/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In the same year, she also appeared in the [[Pawan Kalyan]]-starrer ''[[Vakeel Saab]]'', a remake of the [[Hindi]] film [[Pink (2016 film)|''Pink'']].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-06-13 |title=Ananya Nagalla on a new high |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/130621/ananya-nagalla-on-a-new-high.html |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |access-date=8 September 2021 |archive-date=8 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908070637/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/130621/ananya-nagalla-on-a-new-high.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Director [[Venu Sriram]] cast her in the film following her role in ''Mallesham.''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-21 |title=Ananya Nagalla revels in her upcoming fan-girl moment |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/211219/ananya-nagalla-revels-in-her-upcoming-fan-girl-moment.html |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |access-date=8 September 2021 |archive-date=8 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908070636/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/211219/ananya-nagalla-revels-in-her-upcoming-fan-girl-moment.html |url-status=live }}</ref> Sangeetha Devi in her review for ''[[The Hindu]]'' praised her performance, stating: "The women — Nivetha, Anjali and Ananya — are remarkable. Nivetha and Ananya in particular internalise and convey the mixed feelings of courage, fear and despair effectively."<ref name=":4">{{Cite news |last=Dundoo |first=Sangeetha Devi |date=2021-04-09 |title='Vakeel Saab' movie review: Pawan Kalyan amplifies 'no means no' in a masala-laced adaptation |work=The Hindu |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/vakeel-saab-review-pawan-kalyan-amplifies-no-means-no/article34279888.ece |issn=0971-751X |access-date=8 September 2021 |archive-date=10 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410043533/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/reviews/vakeel-saab-review-pawan-kalyan-amplifies-no-means-no/article34279888.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> A ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' critic wrote: "Nivetha Thomas, Anjali and Ananya have excelled in their parts, justifying each of their presence in the film."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-09 |title=Vakeel Saab movie review |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/090421/a-resounding-statement-on-feminism.html |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |access-date=8 September 2021 |archive-date=10 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210410072048/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/090421/a-resounding-statement-on-feminism.html |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2024, Nagalla played the protagonist in [[Tantra (film)|''Tantra'']].<ref name="Tantra Movie Review: A tiresome, convoluted horror-thriller" /> Speaking about her performance in the film, a reviewer from ''[[Times Now]]'' wrote, “Ananya Nagalla shines in the lead role, effortlessly portraying [her character]'s journey with her captivating screen presence.”<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-15 |title=Tantra Review: Scares You Stiff With Rituals And Tantric Teachings |url=https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/reviews/telugu/tantra-review-scares-you-stiff-with-rituals-and-tantric-teachings-review-108520993 |access-date=2024-10-21 |website=Times Now |language=en}}</ref>

== Filmography ==
{{Pending films key}}
===Feature films===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Ananya Nagalla films and roles
|-
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{ref heading}}
|-
| 2019 || ''[[Mallesham]]'' || Padma || ||<ref name=":2" />
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2021 || ''[[Play Back]]'' || Sujatha || ||<ref name=":3" />
|-
| ''[[Vakeel Saab]]'' || Divya Nayak || ||<ref name=":4" />
|-
| ''[[Maestro (2021 film)|Maestro]]'' || Pavithra || ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 September 2021 |title=Maestro Movie Review : A pulpy remake that doesn't veer off-course for the most part |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/maestro/movie-review/86262391.cms |website=The Times of India |access-date=17 September 2021 |archive-date=21 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210921021212/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/maestro/movie-review/86262391.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| 2022 || ''[[Urvasivo Rakshasivo]]'' || Divya || Special appearance ||
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2023 || ''[[Shaakuntalam]]'' || Anasuya || ||<ref>{{cite AV media |title=Ananya Nagalla on sharing screen space with Samantha in Shakuntalam |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL2TfBvMUg8&t=275s |language=te |date=2021-09-13 |publisher=[[TV9 Telugu]] |access-date=13 September 2021 |archive-date=13 September 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210913125911/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rL2TfBvMUg8&t=275s |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Malli Pelli (2023 film)|Malli Pelli]]'' || Young Parvati || ||<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/malli-pelli/movie-review/100525068.cms |title=Malli Pelli Movie Review |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=12 June 2023 |archive-date=27 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230527023217/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/malli-pelli/movie-review/100525068.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| ''[[Anveshi]]'' || Dr. Anu || ||<ref name="Anveshi: Vijay Dharan, Simran Gupta and Ananya Nagalla starrer set for a grand worldwide release on November 10">{{cite news |last1=The Times of India |title=Anveshi: Vijay Dharan, Simran Gupta and Ananya Nagalla starrer set for a grand worldwide release on November 10 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/anveshi-vijay-dharan-simran-gupta-and-ananya-nagalla-starrer-set-for-a-grand-worldwide-release-on-november-10/articleshow/104087099.cms |access-date=17 November 2023 |date=1 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231117172604/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/anveshi-vijay-dharan-simran-gupta-and-ananya-nagalla-starrer-set-for-a-grand-worldwide-release-on-november-10/articleshow/104087099.cms |archive-date=17 November 2023}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4" |2024
| [[Tantra (film)|''Tantra'']]|| Rekha || ||<ref name="Tantra Movie Review: A tiresome, convoluted horror-thriller">{{cite news |last1=Cinema Express |first1= |title=Tantra Movie Review: A tiresome, convoluted horror-thriller |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/review/2024/Mar/15/tantra-movie-review-a-tiresome-convoluted-horror-thriller |access-date=17 March 2024 |date=15 March 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240317182812/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/review/2024/Mar/15/tantra-movie-review-a-tiresome-convoluted-horror-thriller |archive-date=17 March 2024 |language=en}}</ref>
|-
|[[Darling (2024 film)|''Darling'']]
|Dr. Nandini
|
|
|-
|''[[Pottel]]'' || Bujjamma || ||
|-
|''[[Srikakulam Sherlock Holmes]]''
|Bhrama
|
|
|-
| 2026 || ''Lechindi Mahila Lokam''|| || ||
|-
|}

===Televisions===
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Network
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | {{Ref heading}}
|-
| 2024 || ''[[Bahishkarana]]''|| Lakshmi || [[ZEE5]]||<ref>{{cite web |title=Teaser of Telugu Web Series Bahishkarana Out |url= https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/telugu/teaser-of-telugu-web-series-bahishkarana-out-anjalis-transformation-is-stunning-article-111552937 |website=TimesNowNews.com |language=en}}</ref>
|}

===Short films===
{| class="wikitable"
|+ List of Ananya Nagalla short film credits
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Title
! scope="col" | Role
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | Notes
! class="unsortable" scope="col" | {{Ref heading}}
|-
| 2017 || ''Shaadi'' || Shanti || ||<ref name="hindu" />
|}

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Award
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Film
! scope="col" | Result
! scope="col" | {{Ref heading}}
|-
| 2020
| [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| [[SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut – Telugu|Best Female Debut – Telugu]]
| ''[[Mallesham]]''
| {{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=SIIMA AWARDS {{!}} 2019 {{!}} Nominations|url=https://siima.in/2019-nominations.php|url-status=dead|access-date=2021-09-08|website=[[SIIMA]]|archive-date=28 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828223640/https://siima.in/2019-nominations.php}}</ref>
|-
| 2025
| [[Gaddar Telangana Film Awards]]
| Special Jury – Best Actress
| ''[[Pottel]]''
| {{won}}
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Gaddar Telangana Film Awards 2024 full list of winners: Kalki 2898 AD wins best film, Allu Arjun wins best actor |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/telugu-cinema/gaddar-telangana-film-awards-2024-full-list-of-winners-kalki-2898-ad-wins-best-film-allu-arjun-wins-best-actor-101748511071615.html |work=Hindustan Times |accessdate=28 May 2025}}</ref>
|}

== References ==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDB name|nm8440701}}
* {{Twitter|ananyanagalla}}
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