Who is Sobhita Dhulipala? From pageants to powerful performance in films

Sobhita Dhulipala is an Indian actress, who first caught the nation's eye when she was crowned the Femina Miss India Earth title in 2013. This victory opened doors to a successful modeling career, setting the stage for her eventual shift into acting.

Mostly working in Hindi and Telugu films, Sobhita has showed her talent through a series of notable performances. In 2023, she expanded her horizons to Hollywood, starring in Dev Patel’s action thriller Monkey Man, which also marked Patel’s directorial debut.

Born on May 31, 1992, in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, Sobhita was raised in Visakhapatnam by her father, Venugopal Rao, a Merchant Navy engineer, and her mother, Santha Kamakshi, a primary school teacher. She later moved to Mumbai for higher education, enrolling at HR College of Commerce and Economics to study corporate law.

Sobhita's first taste of success came in 2010 when she was crowned the Navy Queen at the annual Navy Ball. Her acting debut arrived in 2016 with Anurag Kashyap’s critically acclaimed film Raman Raghav 2.0, where she portrayed the complex character of Smrutika Naidu opposite Vicky Kaushal. Despite being her debut, Sobhita's performance was lauded for its depth and maturity, earning her widespread praise.