Preethi Asrani

Preethi Asrani (born 7 September 1999) is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Telugu and Tamil films and television industry.[2] She played the lead role in the Tamil soap opera Minnale on Sun TV.[3] She debuted as a lead actress with Pressure Cooker (2020) and starred in the critically acclaimed Ayothi (2023).[1]

Preethi Asrani
Born7th September 1999[1]
Alma materSt. Ann's College for Women
OccupationActress
Years active2012–present

Early life

Asrani is a Sindhi from Gujarat. She moved to Hyderabad to pursue a career in cinema. As of 2020, she is enrolled at St. Ann's College for Women in Hyderabad. Her cousin, Anju Asrani, is an actress.[1]

Career

At age sixteen, Asrani debuted in the short film Fidaa, where she portrayed a blind girl. She made her television debut with Pakkinti Ammayi.[4] She starred in the film Malli Raava (2017) and played the younger version of the main actress in the film. Her performance in the film enabled her to receive offers to act in other films.[1]

After Malli Rava, Asrani signed a film starring Naga Shaurya and Eesha Rebba, but the film failed to take off.[5] In 2018, she debuted in Tamil television with Sun TV's Minnale and plays the lead role in the serial.[3] Asrani debuted as a lead actress with Pressure Cooker (2020) opposite Sai Ronak.[1][4] She made her Tamil debut with Ayothi (2023) along with Sasikumar based on true incidents.[6] Asrani's performance was well received, garnering her widespread critical acclaim.

Filmography

Films
  • All films are in Telugu, unless otherwise noted.
Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
List of Preethi Asrani film credits
Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2012Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?Un­knownChild actor[2]
2013Gundello GodariYoung ChitraChild actor[2]
2017FidaaBlind girlShort film[4]
Malli RaavaYoung Anjali[1]
2018Happy WeddingAkshara's sister
2020Pressure CookerAnitha[1]
2021A: Ad InfinitumPallavi[1]
SeetimaarrKabbadi captain[4]
2022Dongalunnaru JaagrathaNeeraja
YashodaBrinda
2023AyothiShivaniTamil debut[6]

Television
List of Preethi Asrani television credits
Year Title Role Language Network Ref.
2016Pakkinti AmmayiUn­knownTeluguZee Telugu[4]
2017 Social Un­known Telugu Viu [2]
2018–2020MinnaleShalini RajeshTamilSun TV[3]
2022 9 Hours Sravani Telugu Disney+ Hotstar

References
  1. Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (18 February 2020). "Preethi Asrani to debut in Telugu cinema with 'Pressure Cooker'". The Hindu.
  2. "Social star Preity Asrani says she is lucky to work with Rana Daggubati so early in her career". Firstpost. 19 December 2017.
  3. "TV serial Minnale completes 200 episodes". The Times of India. 16 April 2019. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  4. Pecheti, Prakash. "St Ann's girl Preethi Asrani dreams big on silver screen". Telangana Today.
  5. "Preethi Asrani signs Naga Shaurya's film". Cinema Express.
  6. Chandhini R (3 March 2023). "Ayothi Movie Review: This Sasikumar-starrer is full of heart and yet, marred by melodrama". Cinema Express. Retrieved 7 March 2023.
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