**Pranitha Subhash** (born 17 October 1992) is an Indian actress and model who works predominantly in Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil cinema, alongside appearances in Hindi films. Recognized for her striking screen presence, girl-next-door charm, and commercial appeal, she established herself as one of the most prominent leading ladies in South Indian cinema throughout the 2010s. Born and raised in Bengaluru, Karnataka, to a family of medical professionals, Pranitha initially pursued an interest in fashion and modeling. During her college years, she walked the ramp for major fashion shows and featured in prominent print and television commercial campaigns, which quickly drew the attention of film producers. She made an impactful acting debut in 2010 with the blockbuster Kannada action film *Porki*, The film, a remake of the Telugu classic *Pokiri*, was a major box office success and immediately placed her in the limelight. In the same year, she made her Telugu cinema debut with *Em Pillo Em Pillado* (2010), followed shortly by her Tamil debut in the action entertainer *Udhayan* (2011). Pranitha quickly became a sought-after leading star across multiple film industries. In Kannada cinema, she earned widespread critical and commercial acclaim for her performance in the romantic comedy drama *Bheema Theeradalli* (2012), which brought her a Filmfare Award for Best Actress nomination. She went on to headline a string of major Kannada commercial entertainers, including *Jarasandha* (2011), *Whistle* (2013), *Brahma* (2014), *A Second Hand Lover* (2015), and *Jaggu Dada* (2016). In Telugu cinema, she achieved immense mainstream popularity through her role as Pritha in Trivikram Srinivas's industry blockbuster *Attarintiki Daredi* (2013), starring Pawan Kalyan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The film's record-breaking success made her a household name in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, leading to starring roles in high-profile Telugu films such as *Rabhasa* (2014), *Pandavulu Pandavulu Tummeda* (2014), *Dynamite* (2015), *Brahmotsavam* (2016), and *Hello Guru Prema Kosame* (2018). Her notable Tamil projects include the action comedies *Saguni* (2012) opposite Karthi and *Massu Engira Masilamani* (2015) alongside Suriya. She later ventured into Hindi cinema with roles in the war drama *Bhuj: The Pride of India* (2021) and the comedy *Hungama 2* (2021). Parallel to her film work, Pranitha has been an active philanthropist through her initiative, the Pranitha Foundation, which engages in education, sanitation, and public health outreach across Karnataka. Married to businessman Nitin Raju in 2021, she remains a celebrated and graceful icon of modern Kannada and South Indian popular culture.
