Meenakshi Chaudhary

01 Feb, 1997 | Panchkula, Haryana

Actress

Biography

Meenakshi Chaudhary is a distinguished actress and model known for her work in the Telugu and Tamil film industries. She began her acting career with the Telugu film Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu and gained acclaim for her notable performances in Khiladi and HIT 2. In addition to her acting career, Meenakshi is also a former beauty pageant winner, having been crowned Miss Grand India 2018. Personal Life Hailing from Panchkula, Haryana, Meenakshi Chaudhary is the daughter of B.R. Chaudhary, a retired Indian Army colonel. She completed her schooling at St. Soldier International Convent School in Chandigarh. Meenakshi holds a bachelor's degree in dental surgery from the National Dental College and Hospital in Dera Bassi, Punjab. Career Life Starting her career as a model and beauty pageant winner, Meenakshi Chaudhary has seamlessly transitioned into films, earning accolades for her performances. She actively participated in various beauty pageants, including the prestigious Femina Miss India 2018, where she was crowned Miss Grand India. After her successful modeling career, Meenakshi made her acting debut with the web series Out of Love, an official adaptation of the BBC drama series Doctor Foster, in 2019. She soon made her big-screen debut in Telugu cinema with Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu. Directed by S. Darshan, the film hit theaters in 2021 and turned out to be a box office hit. She also played a lead role in the movie HIT: The Second Case (2022), the sequel to the critically acclaimed crime thriller HIT: The First Case. Following the success of two blockbusters in Telugu, Meenakshi made her debut in Tamil cinema in 2023 with Kolai, where she played a lead role opposite Vijay Antony. The actress also became part of Mahesh Babu's Gutur Karam. On the professional front, Meenakshi Chaudhary recently appeared in the Tamil coming-of-age film Singapore Saloon, directed by Gokul. The movie, featuring an ensemble cast including RJ Balaji, Sathyaraj, Lal, and others, further solidified Chaudhary's standing in the industry. The actress is set to make waves with her upcoming project The Greatest of All Time, a Tamil science fiction action film directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by AGS Entertainment. The film features Vijay in dual roles, with Prashanth, Prabhu Deva, and Meenakshi Chaudhary playing pivotal roles. Additionally, she will next be seen in Dulquer Salmaan's upcoming Telugu movie Lucky Bhaskar.