Surbhi Puranik (born 5 June), professionally known as Surbhi, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu and Tamil films. She made her film debut with the Tamil film Ivan Veramathiri (2013), for which she received SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut - Tamil and Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress nominations.[2]
Surbhi | |
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| Born | Surbhi Puranik 5 June[1] Delhi, India |
| Other names | Surabhi |
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| Years active | 2013–present |
Surbhi made her Telugu film debut with Beeruva (2015). She has been part of successful films including Express Raja and Gentleman both (2016). She made her Kannada film debut with Sakath (2021).[3]
Early life
editSurbhi was born as Surbhi Puranik on 5 June in Delhi.[1][4] She completed her bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the College of Art, Delhi. Surbhi took up an acting course at Imago Acting School, where she was taught by Barry John and Manoj Bajpai. She then did various modelling assignment before her film debut.[5]
Career
editDebut and early success (2013-2018)
editSurbhi made her acting debut in 2013 with Ivan Veramathiri.[6] She portrayed a college student opposite Vikram Prabhu in this successful film.[7] Rediff.com wrote, "Surabhi is perfectly cast. She brightens up all the scenes she appears in and seems totally natural and fresh."[8] Hindustan Times said, "Debutant Surabhi can be impressive with some guidance."[9] She received SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut - Tamil and Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress nominations for her performance.[10]
In 2014, she first appeared in Velaiyilla Pattathari alongside Dhanush. It was one of the most successful Tamil films of the year.[11][12] Deccan Chronicle noted, "Surabhi in cameo fits the bill."[13] She next appeared in a cameo in Jeeva. [14] In 2015, she made her Telugu debut and appeared opposite Sundeep Kishan in Beeruva.[15] Times of India wrote, "Surbhi is good in her role but she could have worked better in the drunk scene."[16]
Surbhi had four releases in 2016. Firstly, she portrayed a dog lover opposite Sharwanand in Express Raja.[17] It was a commercial success.[18] The Hindu noted, "Surbhi looks pretty. Though she has a small role she does her part well."[19] Next, she appeared opposite Jai in Pugazh, a box office average.[20][21] She then appeared in Attack opposite Manchu Manoj.[22] Her final release of the year came with Gentleman opposite Nani, portraying a young entrepreneur. It become a commercial success at the box office.[23][24] Firstpost noted, "Surabhi as Aishwarya is simple and naïve, like the character demands."[25] While Deccan Chronicle wrote, "Surabhi looks good on screen and has done her job very well."[26]
She appeared opposite Allu Sirish in her only release of 2017, Okka Kshanam.[27] Firstpost mentioned, "Surbhi, as Allu Sirish's love, fits her role to the T."[28]
Further career and recent work (2019-present)
editSurbhi portrayed the lead opposite Vishnu Manchu in the 2019 film Voter.[29] 123 Telugu wrote, "Surabhi looks glamorous and her chemistry with Vishnu Manchu is good too."[30]
Surbhi had two release in 2021. She first portrayed the titular role opposite Aadi in Sashi.[31] Times of India wrote, "Surabhi looked good on screen but could have been more expressive."[32] Surbhi next made her Kannada film debut with Sakath. She portrayed an anchor alongside Ganesh.[33] Times of India stated, "Surbhi is charming in her debut outing."[34]
After a small hiatus, Surbhi played Sofia in DD Returns alongside Santhanam. Times of India stated, "Surbhi along with the other cast members, has played her part to perfection."[35][36]
Filmography
edit| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Ivan Veramathiri | Malini | Tamil | Debut Film | [37] |
| 2014 | Velaiilla Pattadhari | Anitha | Cameo Appearance | [38] | |
| Jeeva | Herself | Special appearance in song "Oruthi Mele" | [39] | ||
| 2015 | Beeruva | Swathi | Telugu | Telugu Debut | |
| 2016 | Express Raja | Amulya "Ammu" | |||
| Pugazh | Bhuvana | Tamil | |||
| Attack | Valli | Telugu | |||
| Gentleman | Aishwarya "Aishu" | [40] | |||
| 2017 | Okka Kshanam | Jyotsna "Jyo" | |||
| 2019 | Voter | Bhavana | |||
| 2021 | Sashi | Sashi | [41] | ||
| Sakath | Mayuri | Kannada | Kannada Debut | [42] | |
| 2023 | DD Returns | Sofia | Tamil | [43] | |
| 2025 | Vishwambhara † | TBA | Telugu | Filming | [44] |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3rd South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Female Debut - Tamil | Ivan Veramathiri | Nominated | [45] |
| 8th Vijay Awards | Best Debut Actress | Nominated | [46] |
References
edit- ^ a b "Happy Birthday Surbhi: Captivating photos of Voter actress from her Instagram". The Times of India. Retrieved 5 June 2020.
- ^ "South bound - Tirupati: Surbhi Puranik". The Hindu. 1 September 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ Interview: CE Features. "Surbhi: I couldn't have asked for a better launch". Cinema Express. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ "Happy Birthday Surbhi, The Rising Tollywood and Kollywood Actor". News18 Telugu. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ Gupta, Rinku (3 December 2013). "Surabhi's Journey From Ramp Walk to Kollywood". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 4 December 2013. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ "Fresh face for Vikram Prabhu". The Times of India. 29 November 2012. Archived from the original on 26 January 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ "Surabhi's passion for Tamil impresses director". Sify. 20 July 2013. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ "Review: Ivan Veramathiri is an average entertainer - Rediff.com Movies". Rediff.com. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- ^ "Movie review: Ivan Vera Mathiri is a different tale of a common man". Hindustan Times. 15 December 2013. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
- ^ "I have made good film in Ivan Veramathiri". Rediff.com. 9 December 2013.
Usually in an action thriller, the heroine is just the love interest. But that is not so in this film. I have deliberately made her role very important.
- ^ "Surabhi's special role in Dhanush's Velai illa Pattadhari". The Times of India. Times of India - India Times. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ "Surabhi to do a cameo in 'Velai Illa Pattadhari'". Sify. 4 March 2014. Archived from the original on 29 October 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (19 July 2014). "Movie review — Velai Illa Pattadhari: A wholesome entertainer". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 16 September 2014. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
- ^ Subha J Rao (27 September 2014). "Jeeva: This willow wins". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ "Surbhi goes glam for her Tollywood debut titled Beeruva!". The Times of India. 8 July 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2015.
- ^ "Beeruva Movie Review {3.5/5}: Critic Review of Beeruva by Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ "Surbhi set to romance Sharwanand in Express Raja". The Times of India. 10 June 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
- ^ "'Express Raja' US box office collection: Sharwanand's film fares better than 'SARS', 'LOL' in 3rd weekend". International Business Times. Archived from the original on 14 February 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2016.
- ^ Chowdhary, Y. Sunita (14 January 2016). "Express Raja Review: A wacky humorous film". The Hindu. Retrieved 10 March 2016.
- ^ "Tamil film Pugazh box office collection". Behindwoods. 27 March 2016. Retrieved 27 March 2016.
- ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (19 March 2016). "Pugazh: A middling drama somewhat redeemed by grit, texture". The Hindu. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
- ^ "Heroine confirmed for RGV-Manoj's 'Golusu'". Telugu Now. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2015.
- ^ Jonnalagedda, Pranita (21 September 2015). "Surabhi to romance Nani in his next". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 21 June 2016. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- ^ H. Hooli, Shekhar (28 December 2016). "Best of Tollywood 2016: Top 25 highest-grossing Telugu movies of the year". International Business Times India. Archived from the original on 31 December 2016. Retrieved 31 December 2016.
- ^ Ramadugu, Mridula (18 June 2016). "'Gentleman' review: Nani and Niveda are the stars of this gripping thriller". Firstpost. Archived from the original on 19 June 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ Kavirayani, Suresh (18 June 2016). "Gentleman movie review: Nani steals the show". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 19 June 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
- ^ "Okka Kshanam trailer: Allu Sirish to battle against destiny to protect his lady love". The New Indian Express. 23 December 2017. Retrieved 23 December 2017.
- ^ "Okka Kshanam movie review: This Allu Sirish-Vi Anand film redeems itself in an unexpected way". Firstpost. 28 December 2017. Retrieved 28 December 2017.
- ^ "Vishnu Manchu and Surbhi's film Voter (2019)". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 June 2019.
- ^ "Voter Movie Review : Voter – Half Baked political Drama". 123 Telugu. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 22 June 2019.
- ^ Hymavathi, Ravali (23 December 2019). "First Look Poster Of Aadi's Next Film 'Sashi'". The Hans India. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- ^ "Sashi Movie Review: A dull love story that lacks in originality". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
- ^ Suresh, Sunayana (26 November 2021). "Sakath promises edge-of-the-seat thrills and fun unlimited". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
- ^ Suresh, Sunayana (26 November 2021). "Sakath Movie Review: Ganesh sizzles in this quirky comedy of errors". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 27 November 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
- ^ "DD Returns". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 27 July 2023. Retrieved 27 July 2023.
- ^ "DD Returns Movie Review : A well-staged, hilarious comic caper where the laughs don't run out". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 28 July 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
- ^ "Vikram Prabhu's love interest unknown!". The Times of India. 29 March 2013. Archived from the original on 1 July 2013. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- ^ Saravanan, T. (31 July 2014). "Cinema cinema!". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 8 October 2014. Retrieved 8 October 2014.
- ^ M. Suganth (27 September 2014). "Jeeva Movie Review". The Times of India. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ^ "Surabhi on cloud nine after success of Gentleman". Deccan Chronicle. 29 June 2016. Archived from the original on 30 June 2016. Retrieved 30 June 2016.
- ^ "Telugu movies we can't wait to watch in 2021". The Indian Express. 8 January 2021. Retrieved 22 January 2021.
- ^ "Surbhi Puranik turns anchor for her Kannada film". Deccan Chronicle. 2 July 2021. Retrieved 27 November 2021.
- ^ Balachandran, Logesh (14 April 2023). "Santhanam turns 'shameless' for this unique horror comedy". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 16 April 2023. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ "Surbhi in Vishwambhara". 123 Telugu.
- ^ Seshagiri, Sangeetha (21 July 2014). "SIIMA 2014 Telugu Nominations: Pawan Kalyan's 'Attarintiki Daredi' Nominated in 12 categories". IB Times. Archived from the original on 25 January 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2014.
- ^ Sangeetha, Seshagiri (6 July 2014). "Vijay Awards: Ajith's 'Arrambam', Kamal Haasan, Sivakarthikeyan Bag Awards [Winners List]". IB Times. Retrieved 7 July 2014.