Rukmini Vasanth
Born: 1996-12-10
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Rukmini Vasanth is a talented Indian actress in the Kannada (Sandalwood) film industry. Known for her expressive performances and strong screen presence, she made her debut with Birbal Trilogy Case 1: Finding Vajramuni (2019) and gained widespread acclaim for her roles in Sapta Saagaradaache Ello (2023) and Kantara: Chapter 1 (2025). Born in Bengaluru, Karnataka, to Colonel Vasanth Venugopal and classical dancer Subhashini Vasanth, Rukmini trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London, before entering cinema. Her career reflects a balance of critical acclaim and audience popularity, making her one of the most promising emerging actresses in South Indian cinema.
Rukmini Vasanth is a talented Indian actress in the Kannada (Sandalwood) film industry. Known for her expressive performances and strong screen presence, she made her debut with Birbal Trilogy Case 1: Finding Vajramuni (2019) and gained widespread acclaim for her roles in Sapta Saagaradaache Ello (2023) and Kantara: Chapter 1 (2025). Born in Bengaluru, Karnataka, to Colonel Vasanth Venugopal and classical dancer Subhashini Vasanth, Rukmini trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London, before entering cinema. Her career reflects a balance of critical acclaim and audience popularity, making her one of the most promising emerging actresses in South Indian cinema.
Rukmini Vasanth is a rising Indian actress who primarily works in the Kannada (Sandalwood) film industry. Born on 10 December 1996 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, she is the daughter of Colonel Vasanth Venugopal, a war hero and Ashoka Chakra awardee, and Subhashini Vasanth, a Bharatanatyam dancer and social activist. Rukmini pursued formal acting training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, which laid the foundation for her craft. She made her film debut with Birbal Trilogy Case 1: Finding Vajramuni (2019), gradually gaining recognition for her performances in Kannada cinema. Her breakthrough came with Sapta Saagaradaache Ello (2023), where her nuanced portrayal earned her critical acclaim and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada. In 2025, she starred in Kantara: Chapter 1 as Princess Kanakavathi, a role that required extensive physical training in horse riding and sword fighting, further establishing her as a versatile performer.
Rukmini Vasanth is a rising Indian actress who primarily works in the Kannada
(Sandalwood) film industry. Born on 10 December 1996 in Bengaluru, Karnataka, she is the daughter of Colonel Vasanth Venugopal, a war hero and Ashoka Chakra awardee, and Subhashini Vasanth, a Bharatanatyam dancer and social activist. Rukmini pursued formal acting training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) in London, which laid the foundation for her craft.
She made her film debut with Birbal Trilogy Case 1: Finding Vajramuni (2019), gradually gaining recognition for her performances in Kannada cinema. Her breakthrough came with Sapta Saagaradaache Ello (2023), where her nuanced portrayal earned her critical acclaim and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada. In 2025, she starred in Kantara: Chapter 1 as Princess Kanakavathi, a role that required extensive physical training in horse riding and sword fighting, further establishing her as a versatile performer.
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Personal details
- Height 5′ 7″
- Born December 10, 1996 · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
- Other works
- Actress
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Parents
Vasanth Venugopal
Subhashini Vasanth
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Rukmini Vasanth is the daughter of Colonel Vasanth Venugopal, an Ashoka Chakra awardee, and Subhashini Vasanth, a classical dancer and social activist.
She trained in acting at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), London.
She made her film debut in Birbal Trilogy Case 1: Finding Vajramuni (2019).
Her breakthrough came with Sapta Saagaradaache Ello (2023), earning her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada.
Quotes
“I choose roles that challenge me and let me explore human emotions deeply.”
“Cinema is not just storytelling; it’s a way to connect with hearts across languages.”
Trademarks
Expressive performances with emotional depth.
Physically committed roles involving stunts or intense preparation.
Strong, layered female characters in South Indian cinema.
Nicknames
Ruku, Princess of Sandalwood
Salaries
Estimated ₹1–2 crore per film, rising with blockbuster successes like Kantara: Chapter 1.
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