South Indian film industry comprising of Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam cinema is not confined to the southern states anymore and has become a national mainstream cinema industry in the past decade. There are multiple super-hit South Indian movies which have enthralled the audience in other parts of India as well. South film industry is replete with beautiful and talented actresses. Many actresses choose to prioritize their careers and personal growth over traditional timelines for marriage. Some of the popular actresses who are yet to get married or divorced have been listed here.
1. Anushka Shetty
Anushka Shetty predominantly works in Tamil and Telugu films, and is one of the highest-paid South Indian actresses. She debuted in the year 2005 with the movie Super which earned her the nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress Telugu. Her subsequent movies, such as Vikramarkudu, Lakshyam and Sauryam were successful at the box office. Shetty’s performance in the superhit Bahubaali series received acclaim all over the world. Anushka Shetty is aged 42 and is single. However, she is rumored to be dating the actor Prabhas.
2. Nithya Menen
Nithya Menen features primarily in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam movies. She debuted in the year 2006 with the Kannada movie 7 O’ Clock. Menen’s performance in the 2011 Telugu romance drama Ala Modalaindi won her the Nandi Award for Best Actress. Subsequently, she received the Filmfare Award for Best Actress Telugu for her performance in the 2013 movie Gunde Jaari Gallanthayyinde. Her successful Tamil and Malayalam films include Ustad Hotel, Bangalore Days, Mersal and Kanchana 2. Nithya Menen is aged 34 and is unmarried. There were rumors surrounding her marriage with a Malayalam actor but she refuted such rumors.
3. Shruti Haasan
Shruti Haasan appears in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. She commenced her acting career in 2009 with the Hindi movie Luck. Her first Telugu and Tamil movie are Anaganaga O Dheerudu and 7aum Arivu respectively, both of which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut South. She has starred in many other South movies, such as Race Gurram, Gabbar Singh, Balupu and Oh My Friend. Shruti Haasan is aged 38 and is single. She recently announced her breakup with Santanu Hazarika whom she was dating for the past 4 years.
4. Trisha Krishnan
Trisha Krishnan is a highly popular South Indian actress and is referred to as the South Queen by the media. She made her debut with the Tamil movie Jodi in the year 1999, however her first lead role was in the 2002 Tamil movie Mounam Pesiyadhe. Thereafter, she starred in many commercially successful Tamil and Telugu films, such as Ghilli, Aaru, Varsham and Athadu. Krishnan is a recipient of five Filmfare Award South, one Nandi Award and eight SIIMA Award. Trisha Krishnan is aged 41 and is unmarried. She recently denied the rumors of her marriage with a Malayalam film producer.
5. Tamannaah Bhatia
Tamannah Bhatia predominantly works in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi films. She debuted in the South film industry with the Telugu movie Sree in 2005, followed by her first Tamil movie Kedi in 2006. Bhatia’s breakthrough roles in the Telugu movie Happy Days and Tamil movie Kalloori established her as a leading actress of South cinema. Tamannaah Bhatia is aged 34. She is unmarried but is currently dating actor Vijay Verma.
6. Sai Pallavi
Sai Pallavi is an actress and dancer who mainly features in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam movies. She debuted in the year 2015 with the Malayalam film Premam which was the second highest grossing Malayalam film. Pallavi won the Filmfare Award for Best Debut Actress Malayalam for her performance in this movie. Her first Telugu film Fida was also a commercial success and won her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress Telugu. Sai Pallavi is aged 32 and is yet to tie the knot. She was rumored to be dating director AL Vijay.
7. Pooja Hegde
Pooja Hegde mainly appears in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi movies. She made her debut with the Tamil movie Mugamoodi in the year 2012. Her first Telugu film was Oika Laila Kosam released in 2014. Hegde made her Bollywood debut with the 2014 movie Mohenjodaro opposite Hrithik Roshan. Pooja Hegde is aged 33 and is single. She is currently dating Rohan Mehra.
8. Samantha Ruth Prabhu
Samantha Ruth Prabhu primarily appears in Tamil and Telugu films. She debuted in the year 2010 with the Telugu movie Ye Maaya Chesave, which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut South. In the year 2012, she won two Filmfare Award for Best Actress for the Tamil movie Neethaane In Ponvasantham and Telugu movie Eega. Samantha Ruth Prabhu is aged 37. She married Naga Chaitanya in 2017 but divorced him in 2021 and is currently single.
9. Bindu Madhavi
Bindu Madhavi is an Indian actress and model working predominantly in Tamil and Telugu cinema. She debuted in the year 2010 with the Telugu movie Om Shanti. Her successful Tamil films include Kazhugu, Kedi Billa Killari Ranga and Pasanga 2. She is the first female winner of the Telugu version of the reality show Bigg Boss. Bindu Madhavi is aged 37 and is unmarried. She is currently dating businessman Varun Manian.
10. Aishwarya Rajesh
Aishwarya Rajesh works in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films. She debuted with the 2011 Tamil movie Avargalum Ivargalum. Her performance in the movie Kaaka Muttai won her the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress in 2014. Other successful films in her kitty include Vada Chennai, Kanaa and Kousalya Krishnamurthy. Aishwarya Rajesh is aged 34 and is currently single.
All these actresses are not only breaking stereotypes by remaining unmarried over 30, but they are also setting an example for many women who wish to prioritize their careers and personal growth.
