★ 4.6 
Acting
Pragathi Mahavadi
Pragathi Mahavadi is best known for Pitta Kathalu, Thekkathi Ponnu and The Traitors (Telugu). Pragathi Mahavadi was born on March 17, 1976. Pragathi Mahavadi is 50 years old (born March 17, 1976).
- Born
- March 17, 1976 (50 years old)
- Place of birth
- Hyderabad, India
Biography
Pragathi Mahavadi (born April 16, 1976), known mononymously as Pragathi, is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Telugu cinema, alongside appearances in Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada films. She began her career as a leading actress in Tamil films with *Veetla Visheshanga* (1994), before transitioning to television serials and establishing an extensive filmography as a character artist in Telugu cinema.
Following her return to feature films in the early 2000s, Pragathi appeared in *Bobby* (2002), *Nuvve Nuvve* (2002), *Gangotri* (2003), *Chirutha* (2007), *Ready* (2008), and *Bujjigadu* (2008). For her supporting performance in *Yemaindi Ee Vela* (2010), she won the Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her credits during this period also included *Brindaavanam* (2010), *Dookudu* (2011), *Julayi* (2012), *Attarintiki Daredi* (2013), and *Race Gurram* (2014).
In 2016, she won the Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian for *Kalyana Vaibhogame*. Her subsequent Telugu releases included *Awe!* (2018), *Chalo* (2018), *F2: Fun and Frustration* (2019), *Oh! Baby* (2019), *DJ Tillu* (2022), *F3: Fun and Frustration* (2022), and *Double iSmart* (2024).
Following her return to feature films in the early 2000s, Pragathi appeared in *Bobby* (2002), *Nuvve Nuvve* (2002), *Gangotri* (2003), *Chirutha* (2007), *Ready* (2008), and *Bujjigadu* (2008). For her supporting performance in *Yemaindi Ee Vela* (2010), she won the Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress. Her credits during this period also included *Brindaavanam* (2010), *Dookudu* (2011), *Julayi* (2012), *Attarintiki Daredi* (2013), and *Race Gurram* (2014).
In 2016, she won the Nandi Award for Best Female Comedian for *Kalyana Vaibhogame*. Her subsequent Telugu releases included *Awe!* (2018), *Chalo* (2018), *F2: Fun and Frustration* (2019), *Oh! Baby* (2019), *DJ Tillu* (2022), *F3: Fun and Frustration* (2022), and *Double iSmart* (2024).
Known for
Filmography
- 2026The Traitors (Telugu)Self
- 2021Pitta KathaluCI
- 2008Thekkathi Ponnu
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Pragathi Mahavadi been in?
Pragathi Mahavadi is best known for Pitta Kathalu, Thekkathi Ponnu and The Traitors (Telugu).
When was Pragathi Mahavadi born?
Pragathi Mahavadi was born on March 17, 1976. (Hyderabad, India)
How old is Pragathi Mahavadi?
Pragathi Mahavadi is 50 years old (born March 17, 1976).
Updated: November 5, 2026 ·