A number of actors were news anchors in their early phase of career. Some of them went on to make it big in TV and movies. This article delves into the journeys of some prominent former newsreaders who have made notable marks as actors in the Television and Tamil film industry.
1. Fathima Babu:
Fathima Babu is a veteran in the media industry. She worked as a newsreader in Doordarshan for over 25 years. She made her acting debut with the show ‘Chithira Paavai’. She has acted in a handful of movies which includes ‘Nerukku Ner’, ‘Sollamale’, ‘Mudhalvan’, ‘Thirupachi’ and ‘Kuselan’ among others.
2. Priya Bhavani Shankar:
Originally a television presenter and newsreader, Priya Bhavani Shankar quickly became a household name with her role in the popular TV serial ‘Kalyanam Mudhal Kadhal Varai’. Her transition to the big screen was marked by her debut in ‘Meyaadha Maan’ (2017), which was well received by both audiences and critics. Priya’s natural acting style and her ability to bring depth to her characters have made her one of the most promising actresses in Tamil cinema today.
3 Losliya Mariyanesan:
Losliya captured the hearts of many as a newsreader in Sri Lanka before participating in “Bigg Boss Tamil” Season 3, which catapulted her to fame in Tamil Nadu. Following her stint on the reality show, she ventured into Tamil cinema, debuting in “Friendship”. Her transition highlights how reality TV can be a stepping stone for newsreaders into the film industry, leveraging their popularity and screen presence.
4. Dhivya Duraisamy
Known for her articulate and engaging delivery as a newsreader, Dhivya made a smooth transition into acting. Dhivya Dhuraisamy was born in Perambalur, Tamilnadu, India. She is known for her roles in ‘Etharkkum Thunindhavan’, ‘Kuttram Kuttrame’ and ‘Blue Star’.
5. Anita Sampath:
Anita Sampath who was a newsreader became popular after participating in the Season 4 of Bigg Boss Tamil. She has been a news anchor on Sun News channel for years and has also hosted many shows including Vikatan awards and Hello Tamizha. Anitha Sampath has acted as a journalist in films including ‘Gala’, ‘2.0’, ‘Kaappan’, ‘Aditya Verma’ and ‘Danny’. She was also part of ‘Master’, ‘Mark Antony’ and ‘Jango’.
6. Priya Prince:
Priya Prince started her career as a newsreader. Priya then made her acting debut with the show ‘En Peyar Meenakshi’.She also features in the show ‘Kannana Kanne’. She is known for her performances in the shows ‘EMI-Thavanai Murai Vazhkai’, ‘Mappillai’, ‘Ponmagal Vanthal’ and ‘Kanmani’ . She earned fame with her performance in ‘Tamil Kadavul Murugan’.
7. Sharanya Turadi:
Sharanya Turadi Sundaraj began her career in the media field as a newsreader. Eventually, Sharanya became an actress and acted in a few TV serials as well as movies. Sharanya made her TV debut with the show ‘Nenjam Marappathillai’ . She gained a huge fan following with her performances in the shows ‘Ayudha Ezhuthu’ , ‘Mahabharatham’.