Several actors look for a home in the Indian film industry, and some build their own – brick by brick. And Tamannaah Bhatia, with her own School of Storytelling, has built an institution that combines learning and entertainment, social values and stardom. At times when actors and actresses often choose to establish a solid ground in a single-linguistic industry, Tamannaah has achieved a feat of working across 100 films in seven industries. From starting as a stage performer to rising as a versatile actress, Tamannaah Bhatia has shown unmatched consistency across industries.
She kickstarted her journey in 2005 with the Hindi film Chand Sa Roshan Chehra, and in the same year, she shifted to Telugu cinema with Sree, showing enthusiasm to beat the formula of languages. Later in 2006, she stepped into Tamil cinema with Kedi, but it was Happy Days and Kalloori that earned her recognition by performing well at the box office and cementing her stance as a promising leading lady in Tamil and Telugu cinema.
With notable films like Tadakha, Veeram, Dharma Durai, Oosaravelli, 100% Love, Racha, and others, Tamannaah established a solid ground for her prominence as an actress. It was in 2015 when Tamannaah reached a turning point in her career by playing Avantika in Baahubali, a roaring commercial success that placed her on the front foot for big spectacles. Not only did the film earn her widespread acclaim and became one of the ‘highest Telugu grossers’ in her body of work. After Baahubali, there was no stopping for Tamannaah Bhatia! She reprised her role in the film’s sequel, earning roaring applause and positive reviews for her performance.
The actress continued making strong statements through her performances in films like Devi 2, Sye Raa Narsimha Reddy, ones that highlighted her range and drive to peel her layers as an unconventional actress. It is from 2022 that the actress defined her pan-Indian appeal by spreading her wings in Hindi cinema too, whether on the big screen or on the OTT space. Projects like Jee Karda, Aakhri Sach, Sikandar Ka Muqaddar, Vedaa, Do You Wanna Partner and more displayed the trust of filmmakers in her to pull off varied kinds of roles across an array of genres, and mediums. And with each project, she did not disappoint! With a career spanning 20 years, Tamannaah Bhatia has hit a century with 100 films across seven industries, making her an undisputed pan-Indian actress of the generation!
In addition to diving deep into a mix of roles, Tamannaah Bhatia even established a niche in energetic numbers, serving viral tracks one after the other! With songs like Kaavaalaa, Swing Zara, Aaj Ki Raat, Ghafoor and others, Tamannaah’s grace and infectious screen presence have increased the appetite of audiences, who are eager to see her serve more such dance numbers!
With each film, each role, and each project across industries, Tamannaah Bhatia has always shattered boundaries of convention and formulas, a feat that’s rarely seen in today’s cinema. From stepping into soft-charm roles to thrillers, the actress has given new meaning to the fearless “actress” of today. With V Shantaram coming up next, Tamannaah has taken up another roaring challenge, signalling commitment to endure artistry over box office trends.
Now, Tamannaah Bhatia has a lineup of interesting projects, making her one of the most sorted actresses to watch out for in 2026! After Baahubali, the actress is stepping into period film with V Shantaram, sharing the screen space with co-star Siddhant Chaturvedi. She also has Vvan: Force of the Forrest in the pipeline with Sidharth Malhotra. Reportedly, she is also reuniting with John Abraham for Rohit Shetty’s upcoming biographical action film, and will be seen portraying Preeti Maria, the wife of former Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria. As per reports, she has also teamed up with Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt for Ranger, a tentatively titled action-adventure film slated for a 2026 release.
With major dynamic projects in the pipeline and more coming up, trust Tamannaah Bhatia to shape 2026 as an absolute treat for cinephiles!
