Colours Swathi
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Swati Reddy also known as Colours Swathi, is an Indian film actress and television presenter. Her nickname and fame come from her role in the television show Colours, which was telecasted on the Telugu
station Maa TV in Andhra Pradesh
. After essaying supporting roles, she made her debut as a leading role actress in the Tamil
film Subramaniyapuram (2008). Her role in the Telugu film Ashta Chamma
received critical acclaim and garnered her the Filmfare Award and Nandi Award
for Best Actress.
, Soviet Union
. Her father, who was working for the Indian Navy
, was transferred to the USSR as a submariner
. She has one sibling, an elder brother named Siddharth. Her family shifted 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. She started hosting a program called "Colors", which gained high popularity. Due to its positive reception, the show was further extended and moved to 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.
as well. In 2008, she had spoken dubbing
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.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
station Maa TV in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh , is one of the 28 states of India, situated on the southeastern coast of India. It is India's fourth largest state by area and fifth largest by population. Its capital and largest city by population is Hyderabad.The total GDP of Andhra Pradesh is $100 billion and is ranked third...
. After essaying supporting roles, she made her debut as a leading role actress in the Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
film Subramaniyapuram (2008). Her role in the Telugu film Ashta Chamma
Ashta Chamma
Ashta Chamma is a critically acclaimed 2008 Indian comedy film written and directed by Mohan Krishna Indraganti. Filmed in Telugu, the film deals with four quirky characters interwoven in a romantic narration. The film stars Colours Swathi, Nani, Srinivas Avasarala and Bhargavi in the lead with...
received critical acclaim and garnered her the Filmfare Award and Nandi Award
Nandi Award for Best Actress
The Nandi Award for Best Actress winners:-See also:* Nandi Awards* Cinema of Andhra Pradesh...
for Best Actress.
Career
Swati was born in VladivostokVladivostok
The city is located in the southern extremity of Muravyov-Amursky Peninsula, which is about 30 km long and approximately 12 km wide.The highest point is Mount Kholodilnik, the height of which is 257 m...
, Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
. Her father, who was working for the Indian Navy
Indian Navy
The Indian Navy is the naval branch of the armed forces of India. The President of India serves as the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy. The Chief of Naval Staff , usually a four-star officer in the rank of Admiral, commands the Navy...
, was transferred to the USSR as a submariner
Submariner
Submariner can mean:*A sailor who is a crewman of a submarine*Namor the Sub-Mariner, a comic-book character in the Marvel Comics Universe*Rolex Submariner, a make of diver's watch*Submariner an album by Experimental rock band The Dead Science...
. She has one sibling, an elder brother named Siddharth. Her family shifted to Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
and later to the Eastern Naval Command
Eastern Naval Command
The Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy is one of its three major formations. It utilizes Visakhapatnam as its HQ, and has bases there and at Kolkata....
in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam is a major sea port on the south east coast of India. With a population of approximately 1.7 million, it is the second largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh and the third largest city on the east coast of India after Kolkata and Chennai. According to the history, the city was...
, 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
Yousufguda
Yousufguda is a neighbourhood in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is a major residential suburb.Due to its proximity to the IT hub Madhapur, it has become a cheap alternative to other areas like Jubilee Hills, Gachibowli, Srinagar colony etc....
, Hyderabad and graduated in biotechnology
Biotechnology
Biotechnology is a field of applied biology that involves the use of living organisms and bioprocesses in engineering, technology, medicine and other fields requiring bioproducts. Biotechnology also utilizes these products for manufacturing purpose...
. After her EAMCET, she ventured into television at age 17. She started hosting a program called "Colors", which gained high popularity. Due to its positive reception, the show was further extended and moved to 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.
Other work
Swati has been occasionally working as a voice actor and playback singerPlayback singer
A playback singer is a singer whose singing is prerecorded for use in movies. Playback singers record songs for soundtracks, and actors or actresses lip-sync the songs for cameras, while the actual singer does not appear on screen.-South Asia:...
as well. In 2008, she had spoken dubbing
Dubbing (filmmaking)
Dubbing is the post-production process of recording and replacing voices on a motion picture or television soundtrack subsequent to the original shooting. The term most commonly refers to the substitution of the voices of the actors shown on the screen by those of different performers, who may be...
for actress Ileana D'Cruz
Ileana D'Cruz
Ileana D'Cruz is an Indian film actress, who predominantly appears in Telugu cinema. Starting her career as a model, she made her feature film debut in Y.V.S. Chowdhary's 2006 Telugu film Devadasu...
in the film Jalsa
Jalsa
Jalsa is a 2008 Telugu film directed by Trivikram Srinivas, who returns after directing the hit Athadu, and produced by Allu Aravind, under the Geetha Arts banner. The film stars Pawan Kalyan, Ileana D'Cruz and Parvati Melton in pivotal roles. The soundtrack of the film, composed by Devi Sri...
. In 2010, she gave her voice to an HIV/AIDS education animated software tutorial created by the nonprofit organization TeachAIDS
TeachAIDS
TeachAIDS is a nonprofit organization that develops HIV prevention education technology materials, based on an approach invented through research at Stanford University.The TeachAIDS software has been cited as a model health intervention...
. 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.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Danger | Mahalaxmi | Telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
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| 2007 | Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule | Pooja | Telugu | |
| 2008 | Subramaniapuram | Thulasi | Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
Nominated, Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil) The Filmfare Best Actress Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil films. The Award was first given in 1953... Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress The Vijay for Best Debut Actress is given by STAR Vijay as part of its annual Vijay Awards ceremony for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won.-Nominations:... |
| Ashta Chamma Ashta Chamma Ashta Chamma is a critically acclaimed 2008 Indian comedy film written and directed by Mohan Krishna Indraganti. Filmed in Telugu, the film deals with four quirky characters interwoven in a romantic narration. The film stars Colours Swathi, Nani, Srinivas Avasarala and Bhargavi in the lead with... |
Lavanya | Telugu | Winner, Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award Winner, Nandi Award for Best Actress Nandi Award for Best Actress The Nandi Award for Best Actress winners:-See also:* Nandi Awards* Cinema of Andhra Pradesh... |
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| 2009 | Kalavaramaye Madilo Kalavaramaye Madilo Kalavaramaye Madilo is a 2009 Indian Telugu language musical romance film written and directed by Sathish Kasetty, who had earlier directed a telugu film Hope which won a national award. Kalavaramaye Madilo stars Kamal Kamaraju and Swati Reddy in the lead roles... |
Shreya | Telugu | |
| 2010 | Kanimozhi Kanimozhi (film) Kanimozhi is a 2010 Tamil-language musical romance film. Directed and written by Sripathi Rangasamy and jointly produced by T. Siva and Sona Heiden, it stars Jai and Shazahn Padamsee in the lead roles. The film features music composed by Satish Chakravarthy, cinematography by Chidamparam and... |
Kanimozhi | Tamil | Cameo appearance |
| 2011 | Mirapakaay Mirapakaay -External links:* at Oneindia.in* at ReviewUmpire.com* at indiancinemafans.com... |
Neelima | Telugu | Cameo appearance |
| Golconda High School | Anjali | Telugu | ||
| Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju | Krishna | Telugu | ||
| Kandireega | Bujji | Telugu | Cameo appearance | |
| Porali | Bharathi | Tamil | ||
| Amali Thumali Amali Thumali Amali Thumali is an upcoming Tamil comedy film directed by K. S. Adhiyaman and produced by Jeevagan. The film features Nakul and Shanthnu in the lead roles, while Swati Reddy plays a pivotal role. The film has been described as a tale about two college students who are academically poor and it is... |
Tamil | Filming |
Playback singer
| Year | Title | Language | Song(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju | Telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
Unbelievable |
| 100% Love | Telugu | A Square B Square |
Dubbing Artist/Voice over
| Year | Title | Language | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jalsa Jalsa Jalsa is a 2008 Telugu film directed by Trivikram Srinivas, who returns after directing the hit Athadu, and produced by Allu Aravind, under the Geetha Arts banner. The film stars Pawan Kalyan, Ileana D'Cruz and Parvati Melton in pivotal roles. The soundtrack of the film, composed by Devi Sri... |
Telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
Ileana D'Cruz Ileana D'Cruz Ileana D'Cruz is an Indian film actress, who predominantly appears in Telugu cinema. Starting her career as a model, she made her feature film debut in Y.V.S. Chowdhary's 2006 Telugu film Devadasu... |