Sobhita Dhulipala

Biography:

Sobhita Dhulipala, a multifaceted talent, has captivated audiences across languages and formats. Her journey began with the Femina Miss India Earth crown, leading her to represent India at Miss Earth. Stepping onto the silver screen, she made a striking debut in Anurag Kashyap’s acclaimed Raman Raghav 2.0. Her versatile career soared with the global reach of the Amazon Prime Video series Made in Heaven, showcasing her depth and charisma.

Sobhita then embraced diverse regional projects, gracing Telugu films like Goodachari and Major, Malayalam hits like Moothon and Kurup, and the epic Tamil saga Ponniyin Selvan. Her recent foray into the Hindi series The Night Manager further solidifies her place as a rising star, captivating viewers with her talent and grace.

Sobhitha Dhulipala, born on May 31, 1992, in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, hails from a Telugu Brahmin family. Her father, Venugopal Rao, worked as a Merchant Navy engineer, while her mother, Santha Kamakshi, was a primary school teacher. Growing up in Visakhapatnam, Sobhitha was a dedicated and studious child, prioritizing academic achievements and holding the position of school captain. At the age of sixteen, driven by a desire for broader horizons, she ventured alone to Mumbai. Subsequently, she pursued her education at H.R. College of Commerce and Economics in the University of Mumbai. Apart from her academic pursuits, Sobhitha is also a proficient classical dancer in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi. In 2010, she achieved the title of Navy Queen at the annual Navy Ball.

Dhulipala made her film debut in Anurag Kashyap’s Raman Raghav 2.0 in 2016. She also signed a three-film deal with Kashyap’s production company Phantom Films. The film premiered at the Director’s Fortnight at Cannes Film Festival 2016, where she was nominated by critics for best supporting performance. In 2018, Dhulipala appeared in her first Telugu film Goodachari. She also starred as one of the leads in the Amazon Prime original series Made In Heaven.

In 2019, she appeared in a pivotal role in Bard of Blood, an Indian fictional spy thriller Netflix web television series. She also made her debut in Malayalam cinema with the 2019 Geetu Mohandas directorial-feature Moothon.
In 2022, Dhulipala had a supporting role in the Hindi-Telugu biographical action film Major. She also appeared in Mani Ratnam’s period film Ponniyin Selvan: I.