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'''Chandini Chowdary''' is an Indian actress who works in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. Her notable works include ''[[Colour Photo]]'' (2020), ''[[Sammathame]]'' (2022) and ''[[Gaami]]'' (2024).
'''Chandini Chowdary''' is an Indian actress who works in [[Telugu cinema]]. Her notable works include ''[[Colour Photo]]'' (2020), ''[[Sammathame]]'' (2022) and ''[[Gaami]]'' (2024).


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Chandini Chowdary was born in a [[Telugu language|Telugu]] speaking family in [[Visakhapatnam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name="toi">{{Cite news|title='Telugu girls like me find it hard to bag opportunities in Tollywood' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/telugu-girls-like-me-find-it-hard-to-bag-opportunities-in-tollywood/articleshow/71991708.cms|access-date=2020-08-31|website=The Times of India|date=10 November 2019 |language=en|archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417223316/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/telugu-girls-like-me-find-it-hard-to-bag-opportunities-in-tollywood/articleshow/71991708.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> She graduated in [[mechanical engineering]] from [[Global Academy of Technology]], [[Bangalore]].<ref name=":0" />
Chandini Chowdary was born in a [[Telugu language|Telugu]] speaking family in [[Visakhapatnam]], [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref name="toi">{{Cite news|title='Telugu girls like me find it hard to bag opportunities in Tollywood' - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/telugu-girls-like-me-find-it-hard-to-bag-opportunities-in-tollywood/articleshow/71991708.cms|access-date=2020-08-31|website=The Times of India|date=10 November 2019 |language=en|archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417223316/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/telugu-girls-like-me-find-it-hard-to-bag-opportunities-in-tollywood/articleshow/71991708.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> She graduated in [[mechanical engineering]] from [[Global Academy of Technology]], [[Bengaluru]].<ref name=":0" />


== Career ==
== Career ==
Before making her film debut, Chowdary acted in many short films while studying in Bangalore.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}} One of her short films with actor [[Raj Tarun]], ''The Blind Date'' brought her recognition.<ref name=":0" />
Before making her film debut, Chowdary acted in many short films while studying in Bengaluru.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}} One of her short films with actor [[Raj Tarun]], ''The Blind Date'' brought her recognition.<ref name=":0" />


Mullapudi Vara and [[K.Raghavendra Rao]], who saw Chandni's performance in the short film Madhuram in 2013, gave her an opportunity in the film ''[[Kundanapu Bomma]]''. The movie's production started in January 2015<ref name="CineJosh Interview: Chandini Chaudhary">{{cite web|last1=CineJosh|title=CineJosh Interview: Chandini Chaudhary|url=http://www.cinejosh.com/news-in-telugu/6/30495/chandini-chowdary-interview-vara-mullapudi-keeravani.html|website=www.cinejosh.com|accessdate=16 June 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010115046/http://www.cinejosh.com/news-in-telugu/6/30495/chandini-chowdary-interview-vara-mullapudi-keeravani.html|archive-date=10 October 2017| url-status=dead}}</ref> but her first introduction as a lead to the Telugu film screen in 2015 was with the movie ''Ketugadu''. She played small roles in ''Life is Beautiful'' before starring in ''[[Kundanapu Bomma]]'' (2016), ''[[Shamanthakamani]]'' (2017) and ''[[Howrah Bridge (film)|Howrah Bridge]]'' (2018).<ref name="B">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/telugu-girls-like-me-find-it-hard-to-bag-opportunities-in-tollywood/articleshow/71991708.cms|title='Telugu girls like me find it hard to bag opportunities in Tollywood' - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=10 November 2019 |access-date=30 August 2020|archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417223316/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/telugu-girls-like-me-find-it-hard-to-bag-opportunities-in-tollywood/articleshow/71991708.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=28 January 2018|title=Beating baddies was fun, says Chandini Chowdary|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/280118/beating-baddies-was-fun-says-chandini-chowdary.html|website=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=15 September 2020|archive-date=16 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200916222418/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/280118/beating-baddies-was-fun-says-chandini-chowdary.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
Mullapudi Vara and [[K.Raghavendra Rao]], who saw Chandni's performance in the short film Madhuram in 2013, gave her an opportunity in the film ''[[Kundanapu Bomma]]''. The movie's production started in January 2015{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}} but her first introduction as a lead to the Telugu film screen in 2015 was with the movie ''Ketugadu''. She played small roles in ''Life is Beautiful'' before starring in ''[[Kundanapu Bomma]]'' (2016), ''[[Shamanthakamani]]'' (2017) and ''[[Howrah Bridge (film)|Howrah Bridge]]'' (2018).<ref name="B">{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/telugu-girls-like-me-find-it-hard-to-bag-opportunities-in-tollywood/articleshow/71991708.cms|title='Telugu girls like me find it hard to bag opportunities in Tollywood' - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=10 November 2019 |access-date=30 August 2020|archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417223316/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/telugu-girls-like-me-find-it-hard-to-bag-opportunities-in-tollywood/articleshow/71991708.cms|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=28 January 2018|title=Beating baddies was fun, says Chandini Chowdary|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/280118/beating-baddies-was-fun-says-chandini-chowdary.html|website=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=15 September 2020|archive-date=16 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200916222418/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/280118/beating-baddies-was-fun-says-chandini-chowdary.html|url-status=live}}</ref>


Her performance in the web series ''Masti's'' was critically acclaimed. She garnered acclaim for her role in ''[[Manu (film)|Manu]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/there-was-no-need-for-glycerin-chandini-chowdary|title=There was no need for glycerin: Chandini Chowdary|first=Bhawana|last=Tanmayi|website=Telangana Today}}</ref> In 2020, she starred in ''[[Colour Photo]]'' opposite [[Suhas Pagolu|Suhas]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/i-want-to-essay-roles-that-challenge-the-patriarchal-mindset-chandini-chowdary/articleshow/77908272.cms|title=I want to essay roles that challenge the patriarchal mindset: Colour Photo actress Chandini Chowdary - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=3 September 2020 |access-date=29 September 2020|archive-date=14 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214043203/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/i-want-to-essay-roles-that-challenge-the-patriarchal-mindset-chandini-chowdary/articleshow/77908272.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> in which she received praise for her acting skills.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Team|first=TV9 Telugu Web|date=2020-10-30|title="మన తెలుగమ్మాయి బ్రదర్, అక్కున చేర్చుకోండి" - Colour Photo Heroine Chandini Chowdary|url=https://tv9telugu.com/chandini-chowdary-hurt-for-not-recognising-her-338785.html|access-date=2020-11-05|website=TV9 Telugu|language=te}}{{Dead link|date=June 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2020-10-12|title=Chandini revisits the 1990s for 'Colour Photo'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/chandini-chowdary-talks-about-colour-photo-and-telugu-cinema/article32833906.ece|access-date=2020-11-05|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=17 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017053101/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/chandini-chowdary-talks-about-colour-photo-and-telugu-cinema/article32833906.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Her final release in 2022 was ''[[Sammathame]]''.<ref name="B" />
Her performance in the web series ''Masti's'' was critically acclaimed. She garnered acclaim for her role in ''[[Manu (film)|Manu]]'' (2018).<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://telanganatoday.com/there-was-no-need-for-glycerin-chandini-chowdary|title=There was no need for glycerin: Chandini Chowdary|first=Bhawana|last=Tanmayi|website=Telangana Today}}</ref> In 2020, she starred in ''[[Colour Photo]]'' opposite [[Suhas Pagolu|Suhas]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/i-want-to-essay-roles-that-challenge-the-patriarchal-mindset-chandini-chowdary/articleshow/77908272.cms|title=I want to essay roles that challenge the patriarchal mindset: Colour Photo actress Chandini Chowdary - Times of India|website=The Times of India|date=3 September 2020 |access-date=29 September 2020|archive-date=14 December 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201214043203/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/i-want-to-essay-roles-that-challenge-the-patriarchal-mindset-chandini-chowdary/articleshow/77908272.cms|url-status=live}}</ref> in which she received praise for her acting skills.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Team|first=TV9 Telugu Web|date=2020-10-30|title="మన తెలుగమ్మాయి బ్రదర్, అక్కున చేర్చుకోండి" - Colour Photo Heroine Chandini Chowdary|url=https://tv9telugu.com/chandini-chowdary-hurt-for-not-recognising-her-338785.html|access-date=2020-11-05|website=TV9 Telugu|language=te}}{{Dead link|date=June 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2020-10-12|title=Chandini revisits the 1990s for 'Colour Photo'|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/chandini-chowdary-talks-about-colour-photo-and-telugu-cinema/article32833906.ece|access-date=2020-11-05|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=17 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017053101/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/chandini-chowdary-talks-about-colour-photo-and-telugu-cinema/article32833906.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> Her final release in 2022 was ''[[Sammathame]]''.<ref name="B" />


In 2023, she made her Tamil film debut with ''[[Saba Nayagan]]''.<ref name="SN"/> She worked on ''[[Gaami]]'' (2024).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=2024-02-12 |title=Nag Ashwin praises Vishwak Sen’s ‘GAAMI’, expresses eager anticipation |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/nag-ashwin-praises-vishwak-sens-gaami-expresses-eager-anticipation-858198 |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref>
In 2023, she made her Tamil film debut with ''[[Saba Nayagan]]''.<ref name="SN"/> She worked on ''[[Gaami]]'' (2024).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=2024-02-12 |title=Nag Ashwin praises Vishwak Sen’s ‘GAAMI’, expresses eager anticipation |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/nag-ashwin-praises-vishwak-sens-gaami-expresses-eager-anticipation-858198 |access-date=2024-02-13 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref>

Howrah Bridge (2018): This film embarks on a romantic voyage, set against the iconic backdrop of one of Kolkata's<ref>{{Cite web |last=Boo |first=pathi |title=Howrah Bridge Movie Telugu |url=https://jobbeatnews.in/chandini-chowdary-age-height-movie-parents/ |url-status=live}}</ref> most famous bridges.


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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|''[[Life Is Beautiful (2012 film)|Life is Beautiful]]''
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|Ashok's wedding reception guest
|Ashok's wedding reception guest
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|Uncredited role
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="C">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/sep/05/chandini-chowdhury-pins-high-hopes-on-manu-7737.html|title=Chandini Chowdhury pins hopes on Manu|work=Cinema Express|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927222917/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/sep/05/chandini-chowdhury-pins-high-hopes-on-manu-7737.html|archive-date=27 September 2020}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="C">{{Cite web|url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/sep/05/chandini-chowdhury-pins-high-hopes-on-manu-7737.html|title=Chandini Chowdhury pins hopes on Manu|work=Cinema Express|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200927222917/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/interviews/2018/sep/05/chandini-chowdhury-pins-high-hopes-on-manu-7737.html|archive-date=27 September 2020}}</ref>
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|''[[Prema Ishq Kaadhal]]''
|''[[Prema Ishq Kaadhal]]''
|One of Arjun's girlfriends
|One of Arjun's girlfriends
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|[[Brahmotsavam (film)|''Brahmotsavam'']]
|[[Brahmotsavam (film)|''Brahmotsavam'']]
|Ananda Valli
|Ananda Valli
|Cameo appearance
|[[Cameo appearance]]
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2016-02-01/Chandini-to-romance-Rahul-Ravindran/203954|title=Chandini to romance Rahul Ravindran|first=THE HANS|last=INDIA|date=February 1, 2016|website=www.thehansindia.com|access-date=29 September 2020|archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417223318/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2016-02-01/Chandini-to-romance-Rahul-Ravindran/203954|url-status=live}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2016-02-01/Chandini-to-romance-Rahul-Ravindran/203954|title=Chandini to romance Rahul Ravindran|first=THE HANS|last=INDIA|date=February 1, 2016|website=www.thehansindia.com|access-date=29 September 2020|archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417223318/https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2016-02-01/Chandini-to-romance-Rahul-Ravindran/203954|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|''[[Manu (film)|Manu]]''
|''[[Manu (film)|Manu]]''
|Neela
|Neela
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|India's first crowd funded film
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Adivi|first=Sashidhar|date=2017-07-28|title=Chandini Chowdary sports an English look|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/280717/chandini-chowdary-sports-an-english-look.html|access-date=2020-08-30|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417223316/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/280717/chandini-chowdary-sports-an-english-look.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|last=Adivi|first=Sashidhar|date=2017-07-28|title=Chandini Chowdary sports an English look|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/280717/chandini-chowdary-sports-an-english-look.html|access-date=2020-08-30|website=Deccan Chronicle|language=en|archive-date=17 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210417223316/https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/280717/chandini-chowdary-sports-an-english-look.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| ''[[Colour Photo]]''
| ''[[Colour Photo]]''
|Deepthi
|Deepthi
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|released on [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]]
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2020-08-11|title='Colour Photo', the story of a 'below average' guy|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/incidents-in-sai-rajeshs-life-inspired-colour-photo/article32325431.ece|access-date=2020-08-30|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=13 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813090338/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/incidents-in-sai-rajeshs-life-inspired-colour-photo/article32325431.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite news|last=Dundoo|first=Sangeetha Devi|date=2020-08-11|title='Colour Photo', the story of a 'below average' guy|language=en-IN|work=The Hindu|url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/incidents-in-sai-rajeshs-life-inspired-colour-photo/article32325431.ece|access-date=2020-08-30|issn=0971-751X|archive-date=13 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200813090338/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/incidents-in-sai-rajeshs-life-inspired-colour-photo/article32325431.ece|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| ''[[Bombhaat]]''
| ''[[Bombhaat]]''
| Chaitra
| Chaitra
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|released on [[Amazon Prime Video]]
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|[[Super Over (film)|''Super Over'']]
|[[Super Over (film)|''Super Over'']]
|Madhu
|Madhu
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|released on [[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]]
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Promo: Chandini Chowdary as Madhu in Super Over, film to premiere on aha from Jan 22|url=https://www.ap7am.com/lv-342896-promo-chandini-chowdary-as-madhu-in-super-over-film-to-premiere-on-aha-from-jan-22|access-date=2021-01-21|website=ap7am.com|language=en|archive-date=29 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129111003/https://www.ap7am.com/lv-342896-promo-chandini-chowdary-as-madhu-in-super-over-film-to-premiere-on-aha-from-jan-22|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web|title=Promo: Chandini Chowdary as Madhu in Super Over, film to premiere on aha from Jan 22|url=https://www.ap7am.com/lv-342896-promo-chandini-chowdary-as-madhu-in-super-over-film-to-premiere-on-aha-from-jan-22|access-date=2021-01-21|website=ap7am.com|language=en|archive-date=29 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210129111003/https://www.ap7am.com/lv-342896-promo-chandini-chowdary-as-madhu-in-super-over-film-to-premiere-on-aha-from-jan-22|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="SN">{{cite web |title=Saba Nayagan Movie Review: Plays too safe with a relatable premise; resolutely unmemorable |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/dec/22/saba-nayagan-movie-review-plays-too-safe-with-a-relatable-premise-resolutely-unmemorable-50609.amp |website=www.cinemaexpress.com |access-date=5 February 2024 |archive-date=18 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218100945/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/dec/22/saba-nayagan-movie-review-plays-too-safe-with-a-relatable-premise-resolutely-unmemorable-50609.amp |url-status=live }}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref name="SN">{{cite web |title=Saba Nayagan Movie Review: Plays too safe with a relatable premise; resolutely unmemorable |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/dec/22/saba-nayagan-movie-review-plays-too-safe-with-a-relatable-premise-resolutely-unmemorable-50609.amp |website=www.cinemaexpress.com |access-date=5 February 2024 |archive-date=18 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240218100945/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/review/2023/dec/22/saba-nayagan-movie-review-plays-too-safe-with-a-relatable-premise-resolutely-unmemorable-50609.amp |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| ''[[Gaami]]''
| ''[[Gaami]]''
| Jahnavi
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|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Character poster of Chandini Chowdary from Gaami unveiled |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/feb/22/character-poster-of-chandini-chowdary-from-gaami-unveiled-52288.html |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Pecheti|first=Prakash|title=2021 a year of hope for Chandini Chowdary|url=https://telanganatoday.com/2021-a-year-of-hope-for-chandini-chowdary|access-date=2021-01-27|website=Telangana Today|date=20 January 2021 |language=en-US|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128030604/https://telanganatoday.com/2021-a-year-of-hope-for-chandini-chowdary|url-status=live}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |title=Character poster of Chandini Chowdary from Gaami unveiled |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/feb/22/character-poster-of-chandini-chowdary-from-gaami-unveiled-52288.html |access-date=2024-02-23 |website=The New Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Pecheti|first=Prakash|title=2021 a year of hope for Chandini Chowdary|url=https://telanganatoday.com/2021-a-year-of-hope-for-chandini-chowdary|access-date=2021-01-27|website=Telangana Today|date=20 January 2021 |language=en-US|archive-date=28 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210128030604/https://telanganatoday.com/2021-a-year-of-hope-for-chandini-chowdary|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Music Shop Murthy|''Music Shop Murthy'']]|| Anjana
| ''[[Music Shop Murthy]]''|| Anjana
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|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 May 2024 |title=Music Shop Murthy gets a new release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/May/25/music-shop-murthy-gets-a-new-release-date |access-date=26 May 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en |archive-date=26 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526143013/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/May/25/music-shop-murthy-gets-a-new-release-date |url-status=live }}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |date=25 May 2024 |title=Music Shop Murthy gets a new release date |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/May/25/music-shop-murthy-gets-a-new-release-date |access-date=26 May 2024 |website=Cinema Express |language=en |archive-date=26 May 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526143013/https://www.cinemaexpress.com/telugu/news/2024/May/25/music-shop-murthy-gets-a-new-release-date |url-status=live }}</ref>
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|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wizXM6_JVx8 |title=Yevam Official Trailer {{!}} Chandini Chowdary {{!}} Vasishta {{!}} Bharat {{!}} Ashu {{!}} Navdeep {{!}} Prakash Dantuluri |date=2024-06-06 |last=Prakash Dantuluri Productions |access-date=2024-06-07 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wizXM6_JVx8 |title=Yevam Official Trailer {{!}} Chandini Chowdary {{!}} Vasishta {{!}} Bharat {{!}} Ashu {{!}} Navdeep {{!}} Prakash Dantuluri |date=2024-06-06 |last=Prakash Dantuluri Productions |access-date=2024-06-07 |via=YouTube}}</ref>
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| {{Pending film| Santhana Prapthirasthu}}|| {{TBA}}
| {{Pending film|[[Daaku Maharaaj]]}}
| {{TableTBA}}
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|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sistu |first=Suhas |date=2024-12-12 |title=‘Daaku Maharaaj’ to kickstart musical promotions |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/cinema/tollywood/daaku-maharaaj-to-kickstart-musical-promotions-929251 |access-date=2024-12-15 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=en}}</ref>
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| {{Pending film| Santhana Prapthirasthu}}
| {{TableTBA}}
| Filming
| Filming
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |access-date=May 18, 2024|url=https://telugucinema.com/news/chandini-chowdarys-santhama-prapthirasthu-launched|title=Chandini Chowdary’s ‘Santhama Prapthirasthu’ launched|language=en |website= TeluguCinema}}</ref>
|style="text-align:center;" |<ref>{{Cite web |access-date=May 18, 2024|url=https://telugucinema.com/news/chandini-chowdarys-santhama-prapthirasthu-launched|title=Chandini Chowdary’s ‘Santhama Prapthirasthu’ launched|language=en |website= TeluguCinema}}</ref>
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| rowspan="2" |[[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]]
| rowspan="2" |[[Aha (streaming service)|Aha]]
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| {{Citation needed|date=December 2024}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ravi|first=Murali|date=2020-02-13|title=Chandini Chowdary deep lip kiss with Navdeep|url=https://www.tollywood.net/chandini-chowdary-deep-lip-kiss-with-navdeep/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Tollywood|language=en-US|archive-date=24 June 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624220614/https://www.tollywood.net/chandini-chowdary-deep-lip-kiss-with-navdeep/|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|''Shit Happens''
|''Shit Happens''
|Party girl
|Party girl
|Guest appearance
|[[Guest appearance]]
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shit Happens review - Where the title says it all|url=https://www.letsott.com/shit-happens-review-where-the-title-says-it-all-1|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Shit Happens review - Where the title says it all|language=en-US|archive-date=9 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109204717/https://www.letsott.com/shit-happens-review-where-the-title-says-it-all-1|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web|title=Shit Happens review - Where the title says it all|url=https://www.letsott.com/shit-happens-review-where-the-title-says-it-all-1|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Shit Happens review - Where the title says it all|language=en-US|archive-date=9 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210109204717/https://www.letsott.com/shit-happens-review-where-the-title-says-it-all-1|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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|2021
|2021
|''[[Unheard]]''
|''[[Unheard (TV series)|Unheard]]''
|Padma
|Padma
|[[Disney+ Hotstar]]
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|''[[Jhansi (TV series)|Jhansi]]''
|Barbie
|Barbie
|[[Disney+ Hotstar]]
|[[Disney+ Hotstar]]
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|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=2022-10-23 |title=Disney+ Hotstar announces new original 'Jhansi' |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/disney-hotstar-announces-new-original-jhansi-11666509153409.html |access-date=2022-10-23 |website=mint |language=en |archive-date=23 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023170434/https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/disney-hotstar-announces-new-original-jhansi-11666509153409.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
|<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jha |first=Lata |date=2022-10-23 |title=Disney+ Hotstar announces new original 'Jhansi' |url=https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/disney-hotstar-announces-new-original-jhansi-11666509153409.html |access-date=2022-10-23 |website=mint |language=en |archive-date=23 October 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023170434/https://www.livemint.com/industry/media/disney-hotstar-announces-new-original-jhansi-11666509153409.html |url-status=live }}</ref>
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== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
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! scope="col" | Year
! scope="col" | Category
! scope="col" | Work
! scope="col" | Result
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}}
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! scope="row" |[[Filmfare Awards South]]
|[[67th Filmfare Awards South|2022]]
|[[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]]
| rowspan="2" |''[[Colour Photo]]''
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nominations for the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory |url=https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/nominations-for-the-67th-parle-filmfare-awards-south-2022_-55551.html |access-date=2022-10-10 |website=filmfare.com |language=en}}</ref>
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! scope="row" |[[South Indian International Movie Awards]]
|[[9th South Indian International Movie Awards#2020 winners and nominees|2021]]
|[[SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]]
|{{nom}}
|<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/dhanush-manju-warrier-chetan-kumar-others-siima-awards-announces-nominees-154502 |title=Dhanush, Manju Warrier, Chetan Kumar, others: SIIMA Awards announces nominees |website=The News Minute |date=28 August 2021 |access-date=18 September 2021 |archive-date=30 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830151926/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/dhanush-manju-warrier-chetan-kumar-others-siima-awards-announces-nominees-154502 |url-status=live}}</ref>
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Chandini Chowdary
Chandini Chowdary in 2022
Born (1991-10-23) 23 October 1991 (age 33)
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India[1]
OccupationActress
Years active2012–present

Chandini Chowdary is an Indian actress who works in Telugu cinema. Her notable works include Colour Photo (2020), Sammathame (2022) and Gaami (2024).

Early life

Chandini Chowdary was born in a Telugu speaking family in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.[1] She graduated in mechanical engineering from Global Academy of Technology, Bengaluru.[2]

Career

Before making her film debut, Chowdary acted in many short films while studying in Bengaluru.[citation needed] One of her short films with actor Raj Tarun, The Blind Date brought her recognition.[2]

Mullapudi Vara and K.Raghavendra Rao, who saw Chandni's performance in the short film Madhuram in 2013, gave her an opportunity in the film Kundanapu Bomma. The movie's production started in January 2015[citation needed] but her first introduction as a lead to the Telugu film screen in 2015 was with the movie Ketugadu. She played small roles in Life is Beautiful before starring in Kundanapu Bomma (2016), Shamanthakamani (2017) and Howrah Bridge (2018).[3][4]

Her performance in the web series Masti's was critically acclaimed. She garnered acclaim for her role in Manu (2018).[5] In 2020, she starred in Colour Photo opposite Suhas[6] in which she received praise for her acting skills.[7][2] Her final release in 2022 was Sammathame.[3]

In 2023, she made her Tamil film debut with Saba Nayagan.[8] She worked on Gaami (2024).[9]

Howrah Bridge (2018): This film embarks on a romantic voyage, set against the iconic backdrop of one of Kolkata's[10] most famous bridges.

Filmography

Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released

Film

  • Note: all films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
List of films and roles
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2012 Life is Beautiful Ashok's wedding reception guest Uncredited role [11]
2013 Prema Ishq Kaadhal One of Arjun's girlfriends Uncredited role [11]
2015 Ketugadu Akira Debut as lead actress [3]
2016 Brahmotsavam Ananda Valli Cameo appearance [12]
Kundanapu Bomma Suchi [3]
2017 Shamanthakamani Madhu [3]
Lie Sathyam's proposed bride Cameo appearance [13]
2018 Howrah Bridge Swathi [3]
Manu Neela [14]
2020 Colour Photo Deepthi [15]
Bombhaat Chaitra [3]
2021 Super Over Madhu [16]
2022 Sammathame Saanvi [17]
2023 Saba Nayagan Riya Tamil film debut [8]
2024 Gaami Jahnavi [18][19]
Music Shop Murthy Anjana [20]
Yevam SI Soumya [21]
2025 Daaku Maharaaj † TBA [22]
Santhana Prapthirasthu † TBA Filming [23]

Television

List of series and roles
Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2019 Gods of Dharmapuri Swapna ZEE5 [24]
2020 Masti's Lekha Aha [citation needed]
Shit Happens Party girl Guest appearance [25]
2021 Unheard Padma Disney+ Hotstar [26]
2022 Gaalivaana Sravani ZEE5 [27]
2022–2023 Jhansi Barbie Disney+ Hotstar [28]

Awards and nominations

Award Year Category Work Result Ref.
Filmfare Awards South 2022 Best Actress – Telugu Colour Photo Nominated [29]
South Indian International Movie Awards 2021 Best Actress – Telugu Nominated [30]

References

  1. ^ a b "'Telugu girls like me find it hard to bag opportunities in Tollywood' - Times of India". The Times of India. 10 November 2019. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 31 August 2020.
  2. ^ a b c Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (12 October 2020). "Chandini revisits the 1990s for 'Colour Photo'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g "'Telugu girls like me find it hard to bag opportunities in Tollywood' - Times of India". The Times of India. 10 November 2019. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  4. ^ "Beating baddies was fun, says Chandini Chowdary". Deccan Chronicle. 28 January 2018. Archived from the original on 16 September 2020. Retrieved 15 September 2020.
  5. ^ Tanmayi, Bhawana. "There was no need for glycerin: Chandini Chowdary". Telangana Today.
  6. ^ "I want to essay roles that challenge the patriarchal mindset: Colour Photo actress Chandini Chowdary - Times of India". The Times of India. 3 September 2020. Archived from the original on 14 December 2020. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  7. ^ Team, TV9 Telugu Web (30 October 2020). ""మన తెలుగమ్మాయి బ్రదర్, అక్కున చేర్చుకోండి" - Colour Photo Heroine Chandini Chowdary". TV9 Telugu (in Telugu). Retrieved 5 November 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)[permanent dead link‍]
  8. ^ a b "Saba Nayagan Movie Review: Plays too safe with a relatable premise; resolutely unmemorable". www.cinemaexpress.com. Archived from the original on 18 February 2024. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  9. ^ Sistu, Suhas (12 February 2024). "Nag Ashwin praises Vishwak Sen's 'GAAMI', expresses eager anticipation". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
  10. ^ Boo, pathi. "Howrah Bridge Movie Telugu".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ a b "Chandini Chowdhury pins hopes on Manu". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 27 September 2020.
  12. ^ INDIA, THE HANS (1 February 2016). "Chandini to romance Rahul Ravindran". www.thehansindia.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  13. ^ "Chandini Chowdary warns of scammers impersonating her". Telugu Cinema. 10 December 2022.
  14. ^ Adivi, Sashidhar (28 July 2017). "Chandini Chowdary sports an English look". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  15. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (11 August 2020). "'Colour Photo', the story of a 'below average' guy". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 13 August 2020. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  16. ^ "Promo: Chandini Chowdary as Madhu in Super Over, film to premiere on aha from Jan 22". ap7am.com. Archived from the original on 29 January 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2021.
  17. ^ "Poster of Kiran Abbavaram's next film, 'Sammathame', out". Telangana Today. 16 July 2021. Archived from the original on 14 December 2021. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  18. ^ "Character poster of Chandini Chowdary from Gaami unveiled". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 23 February 2024.
  19. ^ Pecheti, Prakash (20 January 2021). "2021 a year of hope for Chandini Chowdary". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 27 January 2021.
  20. ^ "Music Shop Murthy gets a new release date". Cinema Express. 25 May 2024. Archived from the original on 26 May 2024. Retrieved 26 May 2024.
  21. ^ Prakash Dantuluri Productions (6 June 2024). Yevam Official Trailer | Chandini Chowdary | Vasishta | Bharat | Ashu | Navdeep | Prakash Dantuluri. Retrieved 7 June 2024 – via YouTube.
  22. ^ Sistu, Suhas (12 December 2024). "'Daaku Maharaaj' to kickstart musical promotions". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
  23. ^ "Chandini Chowdary's 'Santhama Prapthirasthu' launched". TeluguCinema. Retrieved 18 May 2024.
  24. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (14 October 2019). "'Gods of Dharmapuri is a cool gangster drama'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 17 April 2021. Retrieved 30 August 2020.
  25. ^ "Shit Happens review - Where the title says it all". Shit Happens review - Where the title says it all. Archived from the original on 9 January 2021. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
  26. ^ "Disney Plus Hotstar's Telugu series Unheard gets release date". The Indian Express. 6 September 2021. Archived from the original on 13 September 2021. Retrieved 13 September 2021.
  27. ^ "Sai Kumar makes OTT debut with 'Gaalivaana'". Telangana Today. 11 December 2021. Archived from the original on 19 April 2022. Retrieved 14 December 2021.
  28. ^ Jha, Lata (23 October 2022). "Disney+ Hotstar announces new original 'Jhansi'". mint. Archived from the original on 23 October 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
  29. ^ "Nominations for the 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory". filmfare.com. Retrieved 10 October 2022.
  30. ^ "Dhanush, Manju Warrier, Chetan Kumar, others: SIIMA Awards announces nominees". The News Minute. 28 August 2021. Archived from the original on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 18 September 2021.
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