Swati Reddy

Swati Reddy
Swati Reddy

Swati at TeachAIDS launch in 2010
Born Swati Reddy
Vladivostok, Soviet Union[1]
Other names Colours Swathi
Occupation Actress, television presenter, playback singer, voice actor
Years active 2006 - present

Swati Reddy (Telugu: స్వాతి రెడ్డి), 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.[2][3][4]

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Career

Swati was born in Vladivostok, Soviet Union.[1] 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.[1] 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.[1] 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 singer 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.[5] 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
2007 Adavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule Pooja Telugu
2008 Subramaniapuram Thulasi Tamil Nominated, Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award
Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress
Ashta Chamma Lavanya Telugu Winner, Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award
Winner, Nandi Award for Best Actress
2009 Kalavaramaye Madilo Shreya Telugu
2010 Kanimozhi Kanimozhi Tamil Cameo appearance
2011 Mirapakaay Neelima Telugu Cameo appearance
Golconda High School Anjali Telugu
Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju Krishna Telugu
Kandireega Bujji Telugu Cameo appearance
Porali Tamil Filming
Amali Thumali Tamil Filming

Playback singer

Year Title Language Song(s)
2011 Katha Screenplay Darshakatvam Appalaraju Telugu Unbelievable
100% Love Telugu A Square B Square

Dubbing Artist/Voice over

Year Title Language For
2008 Jalsa Telugu Ileana D'Cruz

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