Rakul Preet Singh is an Indian actress and model who is famous for her appearance in Hindi, Tamil as well as Telugu films.
She is one of the highest-paid south Indian actresses. She charges 1-2 crore per film.
Biography/Wiki
Occupation | Actress and Model |
Birthplace | New Delhi, India |
Nationality | Indian |
Age | 32 Years |
Date of Birth | 10 October 1990 |
Net Worth | $ 15 Million |
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Family and Education
She belongs to a Punjabi family and her father is an army officer.
Rakul completed her school education at Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, Delhi, and did graduation in mathematics from Jesus and Mary College, University of Delhi.
Family Member | Name |
Father | Rajinder Singh |
Mother | Kulwinder Singh |
Brother | Amanpreet Singh |
Height and Weight
Weight | 57 Kg |
Height | 168 cm, 1.68 m |
Height (feet) | 5 feet 6 inches |
Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Religion | Sikhism |
Figure Measurement | 33-25-34 |
Eye color | Brown |
Hair color | Black |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Career
Rakul started her career with modeling at the age of 18 while studying. In 2009, she made her debut in the Kannada film “Gilli”, and later worked in Tamil and Telugu movies respectively.
In 2013, her film “Venkatadri Express” was released which was a huge success and she bagged a Filmfare award for her performance.
She got public recognition and success from 2015 onwards with the release of successful films at the Box Office such as Dhruva, Spyder, and Rarandoi Veduka Chudham.
Social Media Instagram
She is active on Instagram with a fan following of more than 13 million.
Boyfriend
Year | Celebrity name |
2019 | Rana Daggubati (rumored) |
Favorites
Hobbies | Swimming, Dancing |
Actor | Shah Rukh Khan |
Actress | Deepika Padukone |
Color | Pink, White |
Awards
She has been nominated for 14 awards in various categories and various films and has won 10 of them.
Year | Award Name | Awards Category | Film(s) Name |
2015 | CineMAA Awards | Best Actress (Jury) | Loukyam |
2016 | Zee Telugu Apsara Awards | Most Popular Heroine of the Year | Pandaga Chesko, Bruce Lee – The Fighter |
2016 | Sakshi Excellence Awards | Most Popular Actor (Female) | Pandaga Chesko, Kick 2, Bruce Lee – The Fighter |
2017 | Zee Cinemalu Awards | Golden star of the year | Dhruva, Winner |
2017 | Zee Cinemalu Awards | Fittest star of the year | – |
2017 | Zee Telugu Apsara Awards | Style Icon of the Year | – |
2017 | 6th South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Telugu | Nannaku Prematho |
2017 | South Indian Fashion Awards | Fashion Icon (Female) | – |
2017 | Radio City Cine Awards | Best Actress | Dhruva, Rarandoi Veduka Chudham, Jaya Janaki Nayaka, Spyder |
2017 | Zee Golden Awards | Favorite Heroine of the Year | Rarandoi Veduka Chudham |
Films Appearance
Rakul has been featured in many films from year 2009 released in different languages such as Hindi, Tamil and Telugu respectively.
Year of Release | Film Name | Language(s) |
2009 | Gilli (Debut in Kannada) | Kannada |
2011 | Keratam (Debut in Telugu) | Telugu |
2011 | Yuvan (Debut in Tamil) | Tamil |
2012 | Thadaiyara Thaakka | Tamil |
2013 | Puthagam | Tamil |
2013 | Venkatadri Express | Telugu |
2014 | Yaariyan (Debut in Hindi) | Hindi |
2014 | Yennamo Yedho | Tamil |
2014 | Rough | Telugu |
2014 | Loukyam | Telugu |
2014 | Current Theega | Telugu |
2015 | Pandaga Chesko | Telugu |
2015 | Kick 2 | Telugu |
2015 | Bruce Lee – The Fighter | Telugu |
2016 | Nannaku Prematho | Telugu |
2016 | Sarrainodu | Telugu |
2016 | Dhruva | Telugu |
2017 | Winner | Telugu |
2017 | Rarandoi Veduka Chudham | Telugu |
2017 | Jaya Janaki Nayaka | Telugu |
2017 | Spyder | Telugu, Tamil |
2017 | Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru | Tamil |
2018 | Aiyaary | Hindi |
2019 | N. T. R. Kathanayakudu (Special Appearance) | Telugu |
2019 | Dev | Tamil, Telugu |
2019 | De De Pyaar De | Hindi |
2019 | NGK | Tamil, Telugu |
2019 | Manmadhudu 2 | Telugu |
2019 | Marjaavaan | Hindi |
2020 | Shimla Mirchi | Hindi |
2021 | Check | Telugu |
2021 | Sardar Ka Grandson | Hindi |
2022 | Attack | Hindi |
2022 | Runway 34 | Hindi |
2022 | Doctor G | Hindi |
2022 | Cuttputtli | Hindi |
2022 | Thank God | Hindi |
2022 | Chhatriwali | Hindi |
2023 | I Love You | Hindi |
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Brand Ambassador
She is currently endorsing a few brands also. Following is the list of them :
- Big C
- Beyond Pink
- Elleys
- Telangana’s Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao programme
- Wellbeing Nutrition
- A23 Rummy
On Magazine Covers
She is also featured on the cover page of many leading magazines :
- Maxim
- Wow!
- FHM India
- JFW
- Grazia
- Exhibit
- Filmfare
- Cineprint
- Exhibit
- Wedding Vows
- Health
- Global Spa
- Elle
- Drools
- Bazaar
- Travel Leisure
- Urbane
- Cosmopolitan
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In Music Videos
She has been featured in music videos as well.
Year | Song |
2021 | Dil Hai Deewana |
2022 | Mashooka |
Some Other Facts
- Joining a campaign with PETA on World Environment Day 5 June 2020.
- Ranked 5th in the Femina Miss India contest in 2011.
- Won the following awards in 2011 :
- Femina Miss Beautiful Smile
- Femina Miss Beautiful Eyes
- Femina Miss Talented
- Pantaloons Femina Miss Fresh Face
- People’s Choice Miss Indiatimes
- Bought a new house worth Rs 3 crores in Hyderabad in 2016.
- Turned entrepreneur by owning a franchise of the training gyms Functional 45 (F45), with her brother in 2016.
- Ranked 9th in the list of Top stars of Indian Cinema 2019 released by IMDb.