Sobhita Dhulipala Bio: Husband, Movies, Age, Parents, Net Worth, TV Shows, Height, Kids

Biography

Sobhita Dhulipala is a gifted Indian actress and model known for her work in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema.

Born on May 31, 1992, in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh, she first gained recognition with her debut in Anurag Kashyap’s Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016) and later rose to fame as Tara Khanna in Amazon Prime’s Made in Heaven (2019–2023).

A former Femina Miss India Earth 2013, she represented India at Miss Earth the same year before transitioning into acting. Her notable performances include Goodachari (2018), Ponniyin Selvan (2022–2023), The Night Manager (2023), and her Hollywood debut in Monkey Man (2024).

Sobhita married actor Naga Chaitanya in December 2024. In addition to acting, she is a trained classical dancer in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi, further showcasing her artistic versatility.

Indian actress
Sobhita Dhulipala
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Sobhita Dhulipala
Born:	31 May 1992 (age 32 years old)
Place of Birth:	Tenali, India
Nationality:	Indian
Education:	Little Angels School, Visakha Valley School, University of Mumbai, Symbiosis University
Height:	170 cm
Parents:	Venugopal Rao, Santha Kamakshi
Siblings:	Samanta Dhulipala
Spouse:	Naga Chaitanya (m. 2024)
Boyfriend • Partner:	Pranav Misra (ex.)
Children:	N/A
Occupation:	Actress • Model
Net Worth:	$850,000-$1.2 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Sobhita Dhulipala was born in a Telugu-speaking family on May 31, 1992, in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh. She belongs to the Telugu Brahmin community and follows Hinduism, though she leans more toward spirituality than strict religious adherence, often practising meditation.

Her father, Venugopal Rao, was a Merchant Navy engineer, while her mother, Santha Kamakshi, worked as a primary school teacher. She shares a close bond with her younger sister, Samanta Dhulipala, a radiologist.

At age three, Sobhita’s family relocated to Visakhapatnam, where she spent her formative years. She attended Little Angels School for her early education before completing her schooling at Visakha Valley School. Describing herself as a studious “geek and loner,” she was more drawn to academics and reading than the world of glamour that would later define her career.

At 16, she moved to Mumbai alone to pursue higher education, earning a Bachelor of Commerce degree from H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, University of Mumbai. She later pursued a Post Graduate Diploma in Business and Corporate Law from Symbiosis University, Pune, reflecting her academic curiosity before transitioning into modelling and acting.

Career

Sobhita Dhulipala’s career is a testament to her versatility, spanning modelling and acting, and her seamless transition across Indian and international cinema.

She first gained prominence in 2013 by winning Femina Miss India South and later securing the title of Femina Miss India Earth. Representing India at the Miss Earth pageant in the Philippines, she earned accolades such as Miss Photogenic and Miss Eco Beauty, setting the stage for her shift from modelling to acting, driven by a desire for deeper creative expression.

She made her acting debut in 2016 with Anurag Kashyap’s neo-noir thriller Raman Raghav 2.0, playing Smrutika Naidu. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, giving her early exposure to global cinema and earning her praise for her nuanced performance.

She entered Telugu cinema with the spy thriller Goodachari (2018), where her portrayal of Sameera Rao showcased her range and established her presence in South Indian films. That same year, she debuted Malayalam with Moothon, a bilingual drama by Geetu Mohandas, further expanding her regional reach.

Sobhita’s breakthrough came with Amazon Prime’s Made in Heaven (2019–2023), where she portrayed Tara Khanna, a wedding planner balancing ambition with vulnerability. The role earned her critical acclaim and a nomination for Best Actress at the Critics’ Choice Television Awards, cementing her status as a streaming star. She continued diversifying her portfolio with projects like Netflix’s Ghost Stories (2020), directed by Anurag Kashyap, and the Telugu action film Major (2022), based on the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

Her career soared with Mani Ratnam’s Tamil epic Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022) and Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023), where she played Vaanathi, a poised yet complex princess, earning praise for holding her own alongside industry veterans. In 2023, she starred as Kaveri in Disney+ Hotstar’s The Night Manager, a Hindi adaptation of the British series, further demonstrating her ability to navigate diverse genres.

Sobhita made her Hollywood debut in 2024 with Dev Patel’s action thriller Monkey Man, playing Sita, a character entangled in a gritty narrative. Premiering at SXSW, the film marked her foray into international cinema.

Beyond acting, she remains a sought-after face in fashion, gracing campaigns and magazine covers. She has also lent her voice to audiobooks like Ponniyin Selvan, further showcasing her artistic depth. Known for choosing unconventional roles over mainstream stardom, Sobhita has carved a niche as a thoughtful performer, balancing artistic integrity with growing global recognition.

Social Media

• Wikipedia: Sobhita Dhulipala
• Instagram: Sobhita Dhulipala (@sobhitad)
• IMDb: Sobhita Dhulipala
• Facebook: Sobhita Dhulipala

Personal Life

Sobhita Dhulipala was born on May 31, 1992, making her 32 years old. She married Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya Akkineni on December 4, 2024, in a traditional ceremony held at Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad.

This marks her first marriage, and as of now, the couple has no children. Their relationship, long the subject of speculation, was confirmed when they announced their engagement on August 8, 2024, following a courtship that reportedly began around 2022. Naga Chaitanya, the son of veteran actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, was previously married to actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu from 2017 to 2021.

Standing approximately 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm) tall, Sobhita’s statuesque presence has been an asset in her modelling and acting careers.

In 2019, she was rumoured to have been in a relationship with fashion designer Pranav Misra, though neither party publicly acknowledged it. During her early modelling years (2013–2014), she was briefly linked to a fellow pageant contestant, but Sobhita has consistently kept her personal life out of the spotlight.

Net Worth

Sobhita Dhulipala‘s net worth is estimated to be between $850,000 and $1.2 million (USD), based on the conversion of ₹7 crore to ₹10 crore (using an approximate exchange rate of 1 INR = 0.012 USD).

Her earnings per project range from $85,000 to $120,000 (USD) (₹70 lakh to ₹1 crore), with her highest paycheck of $120,000 (USD) (₹1 crore) for Ponniyin Selvan: I. These figures account for her acting roles across Indian cinema and web series, supplemented by income from modelling and brand endorsements.

Filmography

Movies

1. Raman Raghav 2.0 (2016) – Hindi
   • Role: Smrutika Naidu  
   • Debut film, directed by Anurag Kashyap; premiered at Cannes Film Festival.
2. Chef (2017) – Hindi
   • Role: Vinnie (cameo)  
   • A remake of the American film, directed by Raja Krishna Menon.
3. Goodachari (2018) – Telugu
   • Role: Sameera Rao  
   • Spy thriller marking her Telugu debut, directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka.
4. Moothon (2019) – Malayalam/Bilingual (Malayalam-Hindi)
   • Role: Bhami  
   • Directed by Geetu Mohandas; premiered at Toronto International Film Festival.
5. The Body (2019) – Hindi
   • Role: Maya Verma  
   • Psychological thriller, directed by Jeethu Joseph.
6. Ghost Stories (2020) – Hindi
   • Role: Neha (segment directed by Anurag Kashyap)  
   • Netflix anthology film.
7. Kurup (2021) – Malayalam
   • Role: Sharadamma  
   • Crime drama based on a real-life fugitive, directed by Srinath Rajendran.
8. Major (2022) – Telugu
   • Role: Pramoda Reddy  
   • Biographical action film inspired by the 26/11 attacks, directed by Sashi Kiran Tikka.
9. Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022) – Tamil
   • Role: Vaanathi  
   • Historical epic directed by Mani Ratnam.
10. Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023) – Tamil
    • Role: Vaanathi  
    • Continuation of the epic saga, directed by Mani Ratnam.
11. Monkey Man (2024) – English
    • Role: Sita  
    • Hollywood debut, action thriller directed by Dev Patel; premiered at SXSW.
12. Love, Sitara (2024) – Hindi
    • Role: Sitara  
    • Family drama, released on ZEE5, directed by Vandana Kataria.

Web Series

1. Bard of Blood (2019) – Hindi
   • Role: Isha Khanna (cameo, Episode 1)  
   • Netflix spy thriller series produced by Red Chillies Entertainment.
2. Made in Heaven (2019–2023) – Hindi
   • Role: Tara Khanna  
   • Amazon Prime series; Seasons 1 (2019) and 2 (2023), earning her critical acclaim.
3. The Night Manager (2023) – Hindi
   • Role: Kaveri Dixit  
   • Disney+ Hotstar series, an adaptation of the British show.

Other Projects

• Audiobooks: Narrated the Audible version of Ponniyin Selvan (2022), showcasing her voice acting skills.
• Short Film: Appeared in Haircut (2018), a promotional short for a fashion brand.