Ranya Rao
Born: 1993-05-28
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Ranya Rao is an Indian actress and model known for her work in Kannada and Tamil cinema. She made her film debut in 2014 with the Kannada film Maanikya and later appeared in the Tamil film Wagah in 2016 and the Kannada film Pataki in 2017. Born in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, Ranya completed her engineering degree from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering in Bangalore and trained at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute before starting her acting career. She is also known for her high-profile legal case in 2025 when she was arrested for allegedly smuggling gold at Bengaluru Airport.
Ranya Rao is an Indian actress and model known for her work in Kannada and Tamil cinema. She made her film debut in 2014 with the Kannada film Maanikya and later appeared in the Tamil film Wagah in 2016 and the Kannada film Pataki in 2017. Born in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, Ranya completed her engineering degree from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering in Bangalore and trained at the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute before starting her acting career. She is also known for her high-profile legal case in 2025 when she was arrested for allegedly smuggling gold at Bengaluru Airport.
Ranya Rao is a talented Indian actress and model who primarily works in Kannada and Tamil films. She was born in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka and completed her schooling in Bangalore. She pursued an engineering degree and later joined the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute to follow her passion for acting. Ranya made her debut in 2014 with Maanikya and gained further recognition in Wagah in 2016 and Pataki in 2017. In 2025 she was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru for allegedly smuggling gold and was sentenced to one year in prison under the COFEPOSA law. She remains a prominent figure in the media due to her acting career and the legal controversy.
Ranya Rao is a talented Indian actress and model who primarily works in Kannada
and Tamil films. She was born in Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka and completed her schooling in Bangalore. She pursued an engineering degree and later joined the Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute to follow her passion for acting. Ranya made her debut in 2014 with Maanikya and gained further recognition in Wagah in 2016 and Pataki in 2017. In 2025 she was arrested at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru for allegedly smuggling gold and was sentenced to one year in prison under the COFEPOSA law. She remains a prominent figure in the media due to her acting career and the legal controversy.
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Personal details
- Alternative names Ranya
- Height 5' 4"
- Born May 28, 1993 · Chikkamagaluru, Karnataka, India
- Spouses
- Other works
- Actress, Model
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Ranya Rao is known for her work in Kannada and Tamil films. She made her debut in the Kannada film Maanikya in 2014 and also appeared in Wagah in 2016 and Pataki in 2017.
Ranya Rao was born on May 28 1991 in Chikkamagaluru Karnataka India.
Ranya Rao completed her engineering degree from Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering in Bangalore and trained at Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute before entering films.
In 2025 Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru Airport for allegedly smuggling 14 2 kg of gold. She was sentenced to one year in prison under the COFEPOSA law and fined over 100 crore rupees.
Some notable films of Ranya Rao include Maanikya 2014 Wagah 2016 and Pataki 2017.
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Trivia
Ranya Rao completed her engineering degree before entering films
She trained at Kishore Namit Kapoor Acting Institute to pursue acting
She made her debut in Kannada film Maanikya in 2014
She was arrested in 2025 for allegedly smuggling 14 2 kg of gold
She was sentenced to one year in prison under COFEPOSA
Trademarks
Her performances in Kannada and Tamil films
Media attention for legal controversies
Nicknames
Ranya Rao
Salaries
Earned around 8 to 10 crore for top films
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