Ritu Varma is a Telugu and Tamil film actress best known for her critically acclaimed performance in Pelli Choopulu (2016), which won her the Nandi Award and Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. Born on 1990-03-10 in Hyderabad, she has steadily built a reputation as one of the most versatile and talented actresses in South Indian cinema.
Ritu Varma was born and raised in Hyderabad, Telangana, in a North Indian family. Her father hails from Madhya Pradesh, and she speaks Hindi at home, though she is fluent in Telugu and dubs her own lines in films. She completed her B.Tech in Engineering from Malla Reddy Engineering College before pursuing acting. Her career began with short films, notably Anukokunda, which gained her recognition in film circles.
She rose to fame with Pelli Choopulu (2016), a romantic comedy that became a landmark in Telugu cinema. Since then, she has starred in successful films such as Yevade Subramanyam (2015), Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020), Oke Oka Jeevitham (2022), and Mark Antony (2023). Known for her natural acting style and strong screen presence, Ritu has become a sought-after actress in both Telugu and Tamil industries.