Made an entry in Tollywood with the 2016 film, Majnu, Anu Emmanuel impressed the audience with her looks. Later, she even got big opportunities in the form of Agnyaathavaasi, Naa Peru Surya, Sailaja Reddy Alludu among others but as none of the films clicked at the box office she failed to attain the star status
2) Lavanya Tripathi
Ventured into films with the 2012 film, Andala Rakshasi, talented heroine Lavanya tasted success with films such as Bhale Bhale Magaadivoy and Soggade Chinni Nayana. But failed to get star status and limited herself pairing opposite medium range heroes.
3) Pranitha Subhash
Made her Tollywood debut with the 2010 film, Baava opposite Siddharth, Pranitha caught the audience attention with her captivating eyes and facial expressions. Eventually, she even got an opportunity to act opposite stars like Pawan Kalyan and NTR. But due to inconsistency in her career graph, Pranitha Subhash couldn’t achieve star status.
4) Catherine Tresa
Made her Tollywood debut with the 2013 film, Chammak Challo, heroine Catherine Tresa attracted the attention of industry bigwigs. Later, she got an opportunity to act opposite Allu Arjun in films such as Iddarammayilatho and Sarrainodu. But due to reasons unknown, she failed to attain star status.
5) Ritu Varma
Made her Tollywood debut with the 2013 film, Baadshah as a character artiste, Ritu Varma later turned as the heroine with the 2014 film, Prema Ishq Kaadhal. Even though Ritu has hits like Pelli Choopulu in her kitty, she failed to get star status in Tollywood.
6) Regina Cassandra
Made her Tollywood debut with the 2012 film, Shiva Manasulo Shruti, heroine Regina got good offers later. But she failed to attain star status due to some bad film choices.
7) Mehreen
Mehreen ventured into films with the 2016 film, Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha and acted in hit films like Mahaanubhaavudu, Raja The Great, F2 but none of the films helped Mehreen to attain star status in Tollywood.
8) Nivetha Thomas
Introduced with the 2016 film, Gentleman, Nivitha Thomas impressed everyone with her acting. Later, she acted in hit films like Ninnu Kori and Jai Lava Kusa, Brochevarevarura but failed to get star heroine status.
9) Hebah Patel
Introduced with Ala Ela in Telugu, the glamorous beauty Hebah Patel attracted youth audience with her bold looks in Kumari 21F. Despite having good craze among the audience, Hebah Patel failed to attain star status in Tollywood.
10) Nivetha Pethuraj
Made her Tollywood debut with the 2017 film, Mental Madhilo, Nivetha Pethuraj attracted the audience attention with her acting. Later, she did key roles in films like Chitralahari, Red but is yet to establish herself as a busy actress.