Soniya Akula
Soniya Akula | |
|---|---|
Soniya Akula in 2021 | |
| Born | |
| Education | B.Tech, LLB |
| Occupation | Film Actress |
| Years active | 2019– Present |
| Spouse |
Yashpal Veeragoni (m. 2024) |
| Parent(s) | Chakrapani, Malleshwari |
Soniya Akula is an Indian actress who appears in Telugu-language films. She made her film debut in 2019 with a role in George Reddy.[1][2]
In 2024 she participated in Bigg Boss Season 8 Telugu and was evicted on Day 28.[3][4] Her name is also transcribed Sonia Akula.
Early life
Soniya Akula was born in the village of Gajulpally, Manthani Mandal (Peddapalli district, Telangana)[5][6] and grew up in Agra.[7] She completed her B.Tech. from Bhojreddy Engineering College in Hyderabad.[8][9][10]
Career
Soniya started her career as an actress in 2019 with the film George Reddy, where she played the role of the titular character's sister. In 2020 she played the role of Shanthi in Ram Gopal Varma's Telugu film Coronavirus. In 2022 she was seen in Ananda Chandra's Aasha Encounter, in which she played the lead role of Aasha.[11] In 2025 she had a new lead role as Surekha in Artiste.[12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | George Reddy | George Reddy's Sister | [13] |
| 2020 | Coronavirus | Shanthi | [14] |
| 2022 | Aasha Encounter | Aasha | [15] |
| 2025 | Artiste | Surekha | [12] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bigg Boss 8 | Contestant | Star Maa | Evicted Day 28 | [16] |
| 2024 | iSmart Jodi Season 3 | Contestant | Star Maa | [17] |
References
- ^ The New Indian Express (14 October 2020). "Activist first, actor next, the story of Sonia Akula". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 6 November 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ The New Indian Express. "Why there's a whole lot more to Sonia Akula than you saw in Telugu hit George Reddy". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 21 January 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ ETV Bharat News (30 September 2024). "Bigg Boss Telugu 8: After Sonia's Exit, Shockwaves Grip the House as Nomination Throws Contestants Off Guard". Retrieved 17 October 2024.
- ^ "Bigg Boss Telugu 8: Sonia Akula Returns To The House, Nominates Nikhil And Prerana". News18. 18 November 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ "Sonia Akula Bigg Boss 8: Age, Biography, Wiki, Family, Serials, Photos - Telugubiggboss.in". 11 September 2024. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ Sharma, Bhavana (2 September 2024). "RGV's heroine enters Bigg Boss house". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ Team, SpotboyE. ""I Was Made for the Camera": Soniya On Breaking Stereotypes, Industry Struggles, And Her Journey In Hindi And Telugu Cinema-EXCLUSIVE | SpotboyE". www.spotboye.com. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ The New Indian Express (3 May 2017). "Telangana directory for aspiring actors underway". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 31 May 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ Nava Telangana (5 July 2020). "సేవలోనూ.. నటనలోనూ." Archived from the original on 5 July 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ Kalanidhi, Manju Latha (14 October 2020). "Activist first, actor next, the story of Sonia Akula". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ Today, Telangana (31 December 2021). "'Aasha Encounter' is a serious dark drama: Ram Gopal Varma". Telangana Today. Retrieved 24 September 2025.
- ^ a b https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/news/artiste-ott-release-telugu-movie-date-platform-plot-cast-and-reviews-9265176
- ^ "Why there's a whole lot more to Sonia Akula than you saw in Telugu hit George Reddy". EdexLive. 11 December 2019. Archived from the original on 30 December 2024. Retrieved 30 December 2024.
- ^ Telangana Today, Entertainment (24 June 2020). "'RGV told that acting comes naturally to me'". AuthorMadhuri Dasagrandhi. Archived from the original on 5 July 2020. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ Sakshi Post (5 February 2021). "Censor Board Members Reject RGV's Disha Encounter Plot, Find Out Why". Sakshi Post. Archived from the original on 31 May 2021. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ "RGV's heroine enters Bigg Boss house". 2 September 2024.
- ^ "Star Maa's 'iSmart Jodi' is back with Season 3; Omkar to host the engaging show". Telangana Today. 20 December 2024. Archived from the original on 23 December 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
External links
- Soniya Akula at IMDb