Aamani

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Aamani (born November 16, 1973) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil cinema, alongside appearances in Kannada films. She began her career in Tamil cinema under the screen name Meenakshi, before playing leading roles in Telugu cinema starting with the comedy *Jamba Lakidi Pamba* (1993). That same year, she starred in *Mister Pellam* (1993), winning the Nandi Award for Best Actress. For her performance in *Subha Lagnam* (1994), Aamani won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu. She earned a second Nandi Award for Best Actress for the drama *Subha Sankalpam* (1995). Her other releases during the 1990s included *Honest Raj* (1994), *Gharana Bullodu* (1995), *Maya Bazaar* (1995), *Subhamastu* (1995), *Maavichiguru* (1996), *Vamshanikokkadu* (1996), and *Pudhayal* (1997). Following a hiatus, Aamani returned to films with the drama *Aa Naluguru* (2004), earning a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu. Her subsequent credits included *Chandamama Kathalu* (2014), *Bharat Ane Nenu* (2018), the streaming series *Parampara* (2021), *Most Eligible Bachelor* (2021), *Music Shop Murthy* (2024), and *Maa Nanna Superhero* (2024).