Personal info
Known for
Actor
Gender
Female
Birthday
12 September
Location
West Bengal, India
Edit pageAmala Akkineni
Biography
Amala Akkineni is a respected Indian actress, Bharatanatyam dancer, and social activist who made a lasting impression in South Indian cinema. Known for her elegance and expressive performances, she successfully balanced a brief but impactful film career with a lifelong commitment to animal welfare.
Biography
Amala was born on 12 September 1967 in Kolkata, India, and was raised in Chennai. She pursued her education in psychology at the University of Madras and later trained extensively in Bharatanatyam under renowned teachers. Her background in classical dance and academics contributed to her refined screen presence and artistic depth.
Career
Amala made her film debut in the mid-1980s and quickly gained recognition for her performances in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi films. She became widely popular after her role in the critically acclaimed Tamil film Mouna Ragam (1986), directed by Mani Ratnam, where her natural acting earned praise from audiences and critics alike.
She went on to appear in several notable films, including Siva, Agni Natchathiram, Pushpaka Vimana, and Nirnayam. Despite her success, Amala chose to step away from acting in the early 1990s after her marriage to actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, focusing instead on personal interests and social causes.
