Supriya Yarlagadda is a prominent figure in South Indian cinema, known for her acting and production work. She hails from a renowned film family, significantly impacting her career trajectory.

Wiki/Biography

Supriya Yarlagadda was born on Friday, June 16, 1978, in Hyderabad, India. Her astrological sign is Cancer. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Osmania University in Hyderabad.

Physical Appearance

• Height: Approximately 5’6″
• Eye Color: Black
• Hair Color: Black

Family, Caste & Husband

Supriya comes from a lineage deeply entrenched in the South Indian film industry. Her father, Surendra Yarlagadda, was a celebrated film producer. Her mother is Sathyavathi Akkineni. She has a brother, Sumanth Kumar, a successful actor and producer.

Her maternal grandfather, the legendary Akkineni Nageshwara Rao, was a prominent actor and producer. Her maternal uncle is the iconic Nagarjuna Akkineni, also a renowned actor and producer. Her paternal uncle, D. Ramanaidu, was another influential film producer. Notable cousins include Rana Daggubati, Naga Chaitanya, Akhil Akkineni, and Sushanth – all well-known in the industry.

Supriya was married to Charan Reddy. There have been media reports linking her to Adivi Sesh.

Career

Supriya’s journey in the film industry began early. At just 11 years old, she worked as a cashier on the set of the film Rao Gari Illu (1988). By 16, she was managing the Visakhapatnam schedule for Gaayam (1993). At 18, she made her acting debut in Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi (1996).

After facing challenges in her acting career, she transitioned into film production. Her first production venture was Aaha!… (1997). She became the executive director of Annapurna Studios in 2000. She notably returned to acting in 2018 with the film Goodachari.

Facts/Trivia

When her acting career didn’t progress as planned, Supriya sought guidance from her uncle, Nagarjuna. He was producing Aaha!… (1997) at the time and offered her a role as a producer. She has expressed a preference for playing villainous roles in films.

Rumors of her marriage to Adivi Sesh circulated widely, prompting Adivi to clarify his focus on his career via social media. In 2018, she took on a significant role as the convener of the Joint Action Committee, formed to address casting couch issues within the South Indian film industry and protect actors from exploitation.

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