From Vaishnavi to Aishwarya Shindogi: Popular Kannada actresses who tried their luck in movies but made it big on TV

She is rumored to be one of the highest-paid hosts of Kannada small screen. Be it a simple reality show, Anu aces it with her own swag. But the fact that she also acted in movies like 'Ringmaster', 'Uppu Huli Khara' can never be missed.

This model turned actress made her first television appearance with a popular reality show 'Pyate Mandi Kaadig Bandru'. She then went on to act in serials like Meera Madhava, Ghandari, and Radha Ramana and won the hearts of millions of Kannadigas. The actress has also acted in a movie titled 'Bhakasuura' in 2018.

Deepika is one of the popular faces of Kannada TV. Although Deepika made her acting debut with the movie 'Doodh Sagar', she became a household name for her on-screen character 'Amrutha' in supernatural daily soap 'Naagini'. The actress has also appeared in a few Kannada and Telugu films and carved a niche for herself in the entertainment industry

Having won the heart of millions for her on-screen character 'Sannidhi' of 'Agnisakshi', Vaishnavi has also featured in movies like 'Bekku' and 'Girgitli', which did not do well in box office. However, she is fondly recognised as a typical sanskaari bahu of Kannada television.

Known for her work in Kannada films like Mummy Save Me and Spano Ki Raani, Aishwarya Shidongi made her small screen debut with the supernatural fiction Naagini 2. She essays the role of 'Mayangini', who is also a shape-shifting female serpent and became everyone's favorite within a short span of time. Currently, she is one of the stylish vamps of the Kannada television industry.

She might be having a few movie releases ahead, but the fact that Ranjini is always recognised for her works on Kannada television can never be missed. She is indeed one of the leading ladies of the Kannada telly industry.

Gouthami is known for her tomboy on-screen character 'Sathya'. But not many people are aware that Gouthami has been in the film industry for a long time now. However, daily soap Sathya gave her immense popularity in recent days.

The Tripura Sundari actress is winning the hearts of viewers with her dynamic acting on the small screen. However, the fact that she shot to fame with her participation in Bigg Boss Kannada season 8 is worth a mention. She had earlier acted in movies like 3rd class and Tempt Raja, which went unnoticed.