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Rukmini Vasanth, celebrating her 29th birthday, has rapidly emerged as a prominent South Indian actress. Following her impactful role in 'Sapta Saagaradaache Ello', she is now set to star in the 'Kantara' prequel and a major Tollywood project with Jr NTR. Her journey, marked by a distinguished military father and a Bharatanatyam dancer mother, showcases a remarkable rise in cinema.
'Kantara: Chapter 1' star Rukmini Vasanth is currently celebrating her 29th birthday today, December 10, 2025. In the last few years, the actress has become one of the talked-about talents in South Indian cinema. The actress has now shared screen with some of the big names of cinema, including Rishab Shetty, Vijay Sethupathi, Rakshit Shetty and will be seen opposite Tollywood star Jr NTR in his upcoming action thriller.
Let's take a look at her rise from a humble background.
About Rukmini Vasanth's parents
The actress was born in Bangalore, Karnataka, into a Kannada-speaking family, according to IMDb. Her father was Colonel Vasanth Venugopal who lost his life in 2007 serving the country in the Indian Army. He was also Karnataka's first recipient of the Ashoka Chakra. Her mother, Subhashini Vasanth, is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer.
Rukmini Vasanth's education and training
Speaking of her education, after completing her schooling from the Army Schools, she earned a degree in acting from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London.She stepped into films with the 2019 Kannada comedy 'Birbal Trilogy Case 1: Finding Vajramuni' opposite M.G. Srinivas, playing a lead role.
Breakthrough with 'Sapta Saagaradaache Ello'
Her breakthrough came in 2023, in the two-part romantic drama Sapta 'Saagaradaache Ello' – Side A and Side B, starring alongside Rakshit Shetty. Her performance as Priya, showing the emotions of love and loss, was appreciated by the audience and critics.Later, she went on to render some powerful performances in 2024's 'Bagheera' and 'Bhairathi Ranagal'.
She also made her Telugu debut in 'Appudo Ippudo Eppudo'.
Female lead in 'Kantara: Chapter 1'
'Kantara: Chapter 1' became her biggest commercial success, starring opposite Rishab Shetty in the 'Kantara' prequel. In the movie she played the role of Kanakavathi. She is portrayed as the formidable 4th-century warrior princess, daughter of King Rajashekara and sister to Kulashekara.Spreading her wings, she also starred in the Tamil film opposite Vijay Sethupathi in the Tamil romantic crime comedy 'Ace' and in 'Madharasi' under the direction of A.R. Murugadoss with Sivakarthikeyan in the lead.Additionally, she is also part of Jr NTR and Prashanth Neel's upcoming grand action thriller, rumored to be named 'Dragon'.
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