Nowadays we notice a lot of dusky-skinned actresses in South Indian films. These actresses are breaking a huge barrier in the industry of glitz and glamour. For many years, the film industry was dominated by a bunch of fair skin actresses. This also invariably set a norm for budding actresses. But in due course, many dusky-skinned actresses defied the bias and pushed the boundaries of beauty. Furthermore, they broke all conventions and proudly displayed their natural skin tone. They also captivated audiences with their talent and beauty. Now let’s look at some Dusky South Indian actresses who flaunted their natural skin tone and promoted inclusivity in the entertainment business.
Dusky South Indian Actresses who flaunt their Natural Skin Tone:
Aishwarya Rajesh
The actress struggled a lot to gain a spot in the industry. She started as a TV host and now she is one of the topmost actresses in India. Despite the struggles, she is now an inspiration for many budding talents. Aishwarya made her acting debut in ‘Attakathi’ and quickly established herself as a performer. She also rose to fame with movies like ‘Kanaa’, ‘Vada Chennai’ and ‘Kaaka Muttai’. When ‘fair-skinned’ actresses from the North predominated in Tamil films, Aishwarya stood out as a performer who can captivate audiences. Moreover, she broke the stereotype of ‘quintessential heroine material’. This dusky queen also did a Hindi film called ‘Daddy’. Thus she also marked her presence in an industry dominated by fair-skinned actresses.
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Pooja Hegde
Pooja Hegde is another dusky talent who dominates the South film industry. She predominantly works in Telugu and Tamil films. Also, she did quite a few Hindi films too. This tall dusky bombshell was also crowned as 2nd runner-up in a national beauty pageant. Thus she brought huge recognition to all dusky beauties. She then acted with huge stars like Vijay, Mahesh Babu, and Salman Khan. Soon she became a commercially successful South diva. Furthermore, her flawless skin tone, bold brows, and charm gained her a spot as the ‘Most Desirable Woman’. Pooja is a notable style icon in the glitz world. She also bagged a few awards for being the most fashionable person in the film industry.
Malavika Mohanan
Malavika is again a well-liked fashion icon in the South film industry. She also had a huge impact on Bollywood fans when she collaborated with the Oscar-nominated director Majid Majidi. Later, she rose to fame when she did movies with celebrities like Rajinikanth, and Vijay. Malavika also walked in fashion shows and appeared on several magazine covers. This dusky beauty always manages to gain attention with her sizzling pictures. Once, she also took Instagram to recall her childhood experience of ‘casual racism’. She wrote about how one of her friend’s mother commented on her dusky skin color in a mean way. She also ended the note with how skin color doesn’t determine beauty but a kind heart does.
Aishwarya Lekshmi
The Ponniyin Selvan actress has worked in several Tamil, Malayalam as well as Telugu films. Aishwarya is renowned for her remarkable talent as well as her attractive dusky looks. She is a natural beauty with broad eyes and plump lips. Her features often add depth and authenticity to her performances. She also inspired many young women with her performances in ‘Kumari’, ‘Ammu’ and ‘Archana 31 Not Out’. Furthermore, she also debuted as a producer with ‘Gargi’. This dusky powerhouse is definitely an inspiration to budding performers. She also inspires everyone who believes in overcoming obstacles and pursuing their aspirations.
Amala Paul
Amala Paul is one of the most prominent faces in the South industry. The actress shocked her fans by taking a break from acting while at the peak of her career. Still, her performances in films like ‘Mynaa’ and ‘Aadai’ speaks of her talent. She also worked with several big names in Kollywood like Vijay, Vikram, and Dhanush. After a long break, this dusky belle did a small role in the recent Bollywood hit ‘Bholaa’. We can also quite often see her active on Instagram. Furthermore, she proudly flaunts her natural skin tone. Her no-makeup pics basking in the sunlight or exercising always exude a sense of simple joy.
Bindu Madhavi
This dusky Andhra bombshell established a name for herself in Tollywood. Later she solidified her identity in Tamil movies. She also appeared in films like ‘Kazhugu’ and ‘Veppam’. Likewise, she surprised us with many such challenging roles. Bindu became a familiar face when she appeared in Tamil Bigg Boss. Her natural looks and attitude also made her well-connected with the mass. Even recently, she participated in the Bigg Boss non-stop Telugu version. Furthermore, she also emerged as the first-ever female winner in the franchise. Bindhu is unquestionably the South’s newest golden girl.
Dushara Vijayan
This dusky beauty became a notable actress in the South after playing ‘Mariyamma’ in ‘Sarapatta Parambarai’. Even her recent portrayal as ‘Rene’ garnered appreciation. She remarkably captures the personalities of these characters on the screen. This Dindigul-born actress proudly embraces her skin tone with confidence. She is also a model who graced many magazine covers. She still continues to leave her mark in the field of entertainment with her talents and attitude. Thus she is one of the actresses who proved that talent knows no bounds of color.
Nivedhithaa Satish
This budding actress is known for her girl-next-door looks. She became a prominent face in Kollywood after ‘Magalir Mattum’ and ‘Sillukarupatti’. Also, her performance in the Netflix film ‘Sethum Aayiram Pon’ gained accolades. After such a dreamy start, the actress is now more confident with her roles in the upcoming films. She also managed to grab a role in Dhanush’s ‘Captain Miller’. Moreover, this pretty girl has quite a strong social media fan base.
Nivetha Pethuraj
The actress debuted in Tamil with ‘Oru Naal Koothu’. She became an instant favorite for everyone after the song ‘Adiye Azhagae’. Later she did a few Telugu movies and became a prominent figure in Tollywood too. The ‘Tik Tik Tik’ actress was born in Madurai and spent around ten years in Dubai. Furthermore, she won Miss India UAE in the year 2015. Even a former pageant winner described her as a ‘complete beauty’. This dusky pageant winner is a perfect ‘Tamil Ponnu’ who also performs well on screen. Soon you can spot this beauty in Venkat Prabhu’s upcoming ‘Party’.
Keerthi Pandian
Keerthi became a well-known face after her act in ‘Anbirkiniyal’ and ‘Thumbaa’. In fact, she even grieved during a promotional event as she was subjected to body shame. She recalled and shared this unpleasant past on stage. Furthermore, she also made her appearance as her plus. You can next spot this dusky beauty in ‘Konjam Pesinaal Yenna’ alongside actor Vinoth Kishan.
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