Swathi Reddy

Name: Swathi Reddy
Date of Birth: April 19, 1987
Place of Birth: Vladivostok, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Nationality: Indian
Other Names: Colours Swathi
Occupation: Actress,Television Presenter,Playback Singer,Voice Actor
Years Active: 2005–present
Spouse: Vikas Vasu (married in 2018)

Swathi Reddy, also known as Colours Swathi, is an Indian actress and television presenter primarily working in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films. She rose to prominence with her debut as a lead actress in the Tamil film "Subramaniapuram" (2008). Her exceptional performance in the Telugu film "Ashta Chamma" (2008) earned her the prestigious Filmfare Award and Nandi Award for Best Actress.

Early Life and Education:

Swathi was born on April 19, 1987, in Vladivostok, Russia, to Indian parents. Her father, an officer in the Indian Navy, was stationed in the Soviet Union at the time of her birth. She spent her childhood in Mumbai and later moved to Visakhapatnam, where she completed her schooling at St. Francis De Sales’ School. Swathi pursued her higher education in Biotechnology at St. Mary's College, Hyderabad.

Career Highlights:

• Started her career in television hosting the show "Colours."
• Made her film debut in 2005 with the movie "Danger."
• Received critical acclaim for her role in "Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule" (2007).
• Won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for her role in "Ashta Chamma" (2008).
• Established herself as a versatile actress with roles in "Swamy Ra Ra" (2013), "Amen" (2013), and "Karthikeya" (2014).
• Contributed as a dubbing artist and playback singer in various films.

Personal Life:

Swathi Reddy married Vikas Vasu, a Malayali pilot, in 2018, marking a new chapter in her personal life.