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Prema

Known For
Acting
Born
January 6, 1977 in Bangalore, India
Active Years
1995–2025 (31 Years)
Total Credits
54 credits in database
Acting Born Jan 6, 1977 Bangalore, India 54 credits
54
Total Credits
1995–2025
31 Years Career Span
3
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Neravanda Chetticha Prema, known popularly as Prema, is an Indian film actress born on January 6, 1977, in Bangalore, India. She is primarily known for her work as a lead actress in Kannada and Telugu films, alongside appearances in a few Malayalam and Tamil language films. During the 1990s and early 2000s, she appeared in numerous commercially successful and critically acclaimed feature films, including Om released in 1995, The Prince in 1996, the Telugu film Devi, and Kanasugara released in 2001. Her career performances earned her widespread acclaim and solidified her standing as a dynamic actress in the industry. Outside of her professional career in cinema, she is married to Jeevan Appachu.

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Career

Career overview

Neravanda Chetticha Prema, known popularly as Prema, is an Indian film actress born on January 6, 1977, in Bangalore, India. She is primarily known for her work as a lead actress in Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam, and a few Tamil language films. During the 1990s and early 2000s, she ruled the Kannada film industry and appeared in numerous commercially successful feature films. Her career also expanded into critically acclaimed projects, establishing her versatility across different regional cinema industries.

Throughout her acting career, Prema has been associated with several notable films. Some of her known acting credits include Om released in 1995, The Prince in 1996, and Kanasugara in 2001. Additionally, her work in the Telugu film Devi was met with great success, which further solidified her place as a dynamic actress in the industry. Her extensive filmography and contributions to regional cinema earned her recognition and acclaim for her screen presence and overall performances.

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Frequent co-stars

Career timeline

Kishkindhapuri
Razakar: The Silent Genocide of HyderabadUtsavam
Anukoni Prayanam
Upendra Matte Baa
Weekend With Ramesh
Anjani Putrudu
SundarakandaKrishnarjunaNavashakthi Vaibhava
EkadantaDhee
A Aa E Ee
Pandu Ranga VittalaRanachandi
AzhagesanApthamitra
Janaki Weds SriramVijaya Dashami
ParvaJameendarru
Anjali GeethanjaliPremato RaaKotigalu Saar KotigaluKanasugaraDevi Putrudu
Nannavalu NannavaluAmmo! Okato TareekhuRayalaseema Ramanna ChowdaryDaivathinte MakanNagadevathe
UpendraNaanu Nanna HendtheeruDeviZChandramuki Pranasaki
Tutta MuttaKangalin VaarthaigalShanti Shanti Shanti
OmkaramEllaranthalla Nanna GandaNammoora Mandara Hoove
The PrinceMaa Aavida CollectorDharma Chakram
SavyasachiAata HudugataOm

Full Filmography

54 titles
  • Kishkindhapuri (2025) as Visrava's Mother
  • Razakar: The Silent Genocide of Hyderabad (2024) as Jayamma
  • Utsavam (2024)
  • Anukoni Prayanam (2022)
  • Upendra Matte Baa (2017) as Sathyabhama
  • Weekend With Ramesh (2014) as Herself
  • Anjani Putrudu (2009)
  • Sundarakanda (2008) as Sita
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  • Krishnarjuna (2008)
  • Navashakthi Vaibhava (2008) as Chamundeshwari
  • Ekadanta (2007)
  • Dhee (2007) as Shankar Gowd's wife
  • A Aa E Ee (2006)
  • Pandu Ranga Vittala (2005)
  • Ranachandi (2005)
  • Azhagesan (2004) as Nandini
  • Apthamitra (2004)
  • Janaki Weds Sriram (2003)
  • Vijaya Dashami (2003)
  • Parva (2002)
  • Jameendarru (2002)
  • Anjali Geethanjali (2001)
  • Premato Raa (2001) as Sandhya
  • Kotigalu Saar Kotigalu (2001) as Lawyer Lalitha/Lalu, Nani's wife
  • Kanasugara (2001)
  • Devi Putrudu (2001) as Goddess
  • Premi No. 1 (2001)
  • Neelambari (2001)
  • Nannavalu Nannavalu (2000)
  • Ammo! Okato Tareekhu (2000) as Dhana Lakshmi
  • Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary (2000) as Naga Sulochana
  • Daivathinte Makan (2000)
  • Nagadevathe (2000) as Nagalakshmi
  • Nuvve Kavali (2000)
  • Yajamana (2000) as Sangeetha
  • Chiru Navvuto (2000)
  • Upendra (1999) as Swathi
  • Naanu Nanna Hendtheeru (1999)
  • Devi (1999) as Devi
  • Z (1999)
  • Chandramuki Pranasaki (1999)
  • Chandrodaya (1999)
  • Tutta Mutta (1998)
  • Kangalin Vaarthaigal (1998) as Janaki
  • Shanti Shanti Shanti (1998) as Suzy
  • Omkaram (1997) as Madhu
  • Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda (1997)
  • Nammoora Mandara Hoove (1997)
  • The Prince (1996) as Swarna
  • Maa Aavida Collector (1996) as Indira
  • Dharma Chakram (1996) as Surekha
  • Savyasachi (1995)
  • Aata Hudugata (1995) as Prema
  • Om (1995) as Madhuri

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Prema best known for?

Prema is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kishkindhapuri (2025), Krishnarjuna (2008), O Primeiro Amor (1972).

When and where was Prema born?

Prema was born on January 6, 1977 in Bangalore, India.

How many credits does Prema have?

Prema has accumulated over 54 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2025.

What is Prema's background in cinema and television?

Neravanda Chetticha Prema, known popularly as Prema, is an Indian film actress born on January 6, 1977, in Bangalore, India. She is primarily known for her work as a lead actress in Kannada and Telugu films, alongside appearances in a few Malayalam and Tamil language films. During the 1990s and early 2000s, she appeare...

Prema by the numbers

54credits
53films
1TV series
1995–2025active years

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