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Ritika Singh

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Ritika Singh is a celebrated Indian actress and professional mixed martial artist, primarily working in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. Known for her authentic performances and athletic screen presence, she made her acting debut with the Tamil sports drama Irudhi Suttru (2016) and later starred in films like Guru, Aandavan Kattalai, Oh My Kadavule, and Pichaikkaran 2. Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Ritika transitioned from being an international MMA and kickboxing athlete to becoming one of the most promising actresses in South Indian cinema.

Ritika Singh is a celebrated Indian actress and professional mixed martial artist, primarily working in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. Known for her authentic performances and athletic screen presence, she made her acting debut with the Tamil sports drama Irudhi Suttru (2016) and later starred in films like Guru, Aandavan Kattalai, Oh My Kadavule, and Pichaikkaran 2. Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Ritika transitioned from being an international MMA and kickboxing athlete to becoming one of the most promising actresses in South Indian cinema.

Ritika Singh is a celebrated Indian actress and professional mixed martial artist who primarily works in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Ritika began her journey as a trained kickboxer and MMA athlete, representing India in several international competitions. Her athletic background and dedication to sports caught the attention of filmmakers, leading to her acting debut in the Tamil sports drama Irudhi Suttru (2016), opposite R. Madhavan. Despite having no prior acting experience, her performance received critical acclaim for its authenticity and intensity, earning her several awards including a Special Mention at the National Film Awards. She later reprised her role in the Telugu remake Guru (2017) and went on to star in notable films like Aandavan Kattalai (2016), Oh My Kadavule (2020), and Pichaikkaran 2 (2023). Known for her natural acting, expressive screen presence, and commitment to performing her own stunts, Ritika has carved a niche as one of South Indian cinema?s most promising actresses. She continues to balance her sports and acting careers while taking on diverse and challenging roles, earning recognition for bringing realism and strength to her characters.
Ritika Singh is a celebrated Indian actress and professional mixed martial artist who primarily works in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema. Born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Ritika began her journey as a trained kickboxer and MMA athlete, representing India in several international competitions. Her athletic background and dedication to sports caught the attention of filmmakers, leading to her acting debut in the Tamil sports drama Irudhi Suttru (2016), opposite R. Madhavan. Despite having no prior acting experience, her performance received critical acclaim for its authenticity and intensity, earning her several awards including a Special Mention at the National Film Awards. She later reprised her role in the Telugu remake Guru (2017) and went on to star in notable films like Aandavan Kattalai (2016), Oh My Kadavule (2020), and Pichaikkaran 2 (2023). Known for her natural acting, expressive screen presence, and commitment to performing her own stunts, Ritika has carved a niche as one of South Indian cinema?s most promising actresses. She continues to balance her sports and acting careers while taking on diverse and challenging roles, earning recognition for bringing realism and strength to her characters.

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Personal details

Height 5'8"
Born December 16, 1994 · Mumbai, Maharashtra India
Parents Mohan Singh
Other works
Actress, Martial Artist

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Trivia

Ritika Singh is a trained kickboxer and mixed martial artist who represented India internationally.
She made her acting debut in Irudhi Suttru (2016) without any prior acting experience.
Ritika dubbed her own dialogues in Tamil despite not being a native speaker.
She did not use a body double for her boxing scenes in Irudhi Suttru.
She successfully transitioned from sports to films, balancing her athletic and acting careers.

Quotes

"I didn?t plan on becoming an actress. Acting happened to me because of boxing."
"When I act, I try to be as real as I can. I don?t want to fake emotions."
"Sports taught me discipline, and that discipline helps me in cinema."

Trademarks

Athletic and authentic performance style.
Strong, expressive screen presence.
Realistic portrayal of characters, especially in sports-based films.
Commitment to performing her own stunts.

Nicknames

Ritu , Boxing Queen

Salaries

Around Rs 50 Lakhs - Rs 1 Crore per film