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Anushka Shetty, Rashmika Mandanna to Samantha Akkineni: Meet 14 highly educated South Indian actresses

From Nayanthara to Nithya Menen to Sai Pallavi to Anushka Shetty, let us look into the list of 14 South Indian actresses and their educational qualifications.

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| Updated : Jul 14 2021, 05:10 PM IST
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There are many talented heroines in South India who are known for their acting skills.  But you might be curious to know that these divas have done well in their academics too. Here is a list of 11 South Indian actresses and their educational qualifications.

There are many talented heroines in South India who are known for their acting skills.  But you might be curious to know that these divas have done well in their academics too. Here is a list of 11 South Indian actresses and their educational qualifications.

There are many talented heroines in South India who are known for their acting skills.  But you might be curious to know that these divas have done well in their academics too. Here is a list of 11 South Indian actresses and their educational qualifications.

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Nayanthara studied at Balikamadom Girls Higher Secondary School and then attended Marthoma College, Thiruvalla, for her bachelor’s degree in English Literature.

Nayanthara studied at Balikamadom Girls Higher Secondary School and then attended Marthoma College, Thiruvalla, for her bachelor’s degree in English Literature.

Nayanthara studied at Balikamadom Girls Higher Secondary School and then attended Marthoma College, Thiruvalla, for her bachelor’s degree in English Literature.

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Sai Pallavi knows the importance of education in one’s life. She decided to become a doctor and has an MBBS from TBILISI State Medical University. 

Sai Pallavi knows the importance of education in one’s life. She decided to become a doctor and has an MBBS from TBILISI State Medical University. 

Sai Pallavi knows the importance of education in one’s life. She decided to become a doctor and has an MBBS from TBILISI State Medical University. 

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Samantha Akkineni did her schooling at the Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School and then completed a degree in commerce at Stella Maris College, Chennai. 

Samantha Akkineni did her schooling at the Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School and then completed a degree in commerce at Stella Maris College, Chennai. 

Samantha Akkineni did her schooling at the Holy Angels Anglo Indian Higher Secondary School and then completed a degree in commerce at Stella Maris College, Chennai. 

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Rashmika Mandanna pursued a pre-university course at Mysore Institute of Commerce and Arts. The actress later pursued a bachelor degree in Psychology, Journalism and English Literature from the M. S. Ramaiah College. 

Rashmika Mandanna pursued a pre-university course at Mysore Institute of Commerce and Arts. The actress later pursued a bachelor degree in Psychology, Journalism and English Literature from the M. S. Ramaiah College. 

Rashmika Mandanna pursued a pre-university course at Mysore Institute of Commerce and Arts. The actress later pursued a bachelor degree in Psychology, Journalism and English Literature from the M. S. Ramaiah College. 

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Trisha Krishnan completed schooling at the Sacred Heart Matriculation School in Church Park, Chennai, and later pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) course at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.

Trisha Krishnan completed schooling at the Sacred Heart Matriculation School in Church Park, Chennai, and later pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) course at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.

Trisha Krishnan completed schooling at the Sacred Heart Matriculation School in Church Park, Chennai, and later pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) course at Ethiraj College for Women, Chennai.

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Anushka Shetty is one of the prominent actresses of South India. She did her schooling in Bangalore and her Bachelor of Computer Applications at Mount Carmel College. 

Anushka Shetty is one of the prominent actresses of South India. She did her schooling in Bangalore and her Bachelor of Computer Applications at Mount Carmel College. 

Anushka Shetty is one of the prominent actresses of South India. She did her schooling in Bangalore and her Bachelor of Computer Applications at Mount Carmel College. 

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Kajal Agarwal completed her graduation in the field of Mass Media with a specialisation in marketing and advertising. As per reports, she even planned to do an MBA as well.

Kajal Agarwal completed her graduation in the field of Mass Media with a specialisation in marketing and advertising. As per reports, she even planned to do an MBA as well.

Kajal Agarwal completed her graduation in the field of Mass Media with a specialisation in marketing and advertising. As per reports, she even planned to do an MBA as well.

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Amala Paul did her high secondary education at Aluva Government Higher Secondary School. She later joined St. Teresa’s College to pursue a B.A. degree in Communicative English.

Amala Paul did her high secondary education at Aluva Government Higher Secondary School. She later joined St. Teresa’s College to pursue a B.A. degree in Communicative English.

Amala Paul did her high secondary education at Aluva Government Higher Secondary School. She later joined St. Teresa’s College to pursue a B.A. degree in Communicative English.

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Tamannaah Bhatia did her schooling at Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School, Mumbai. She later completed her Bachelor of Arts from National College, Mumbai.

Tamannaah Bhatia did her schooling at Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School, Mumbai. She later completed her Bachelor of Arts from National College, Mumbai.

Tamannaah Bhatia did her schooling at Maneckji Cooper Education Trust School, Mumbai. She later completed her Bachelor of Arts from National College, Mumbai.

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Shruti Haasan studied at Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao school in Chennai and moved to Mumbai to study psychology at St. Andrew’s College.

Shruti Haasan studied at Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao school in Chennai and moved to Mumbai to study psychology at St. Andrew’s College.

Shruti Haasan studied at Lady Andal Venkatasubba Rao school in Chennai and moved to Mumbai to study psychology at St. Andrew’s College.

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Priyamani did her schooling at Sri Aurobindo Memorial School and attended Bishop Cotton Women’s College in J C Road. After completing her schooling, she did a degree in Bachelor of Arts in psychology.

Priyamani did her schooling at Sri Aurobindo Memorial School and attended Bishop Cotton Women’s College in J C Road. After completing her schooling, she did a degree in Bachelor of Arts in psychology.

Priyamani did her schooling at Sri Aurobindo Memorial School and attended Bishop Cotton Women’s College in J C Road. After completing her schooling, she did a degree in Bachelor of Arts in psychology.

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Rakul Preet Singh schooling at Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, and later studied mathematics at Jesus and Mary College, DU.

Rakul Preet Singh schooling at Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, and later studied mathematics at Jesus and Mary College, DU.

Rakul Preet Singh schooling at Army Public School, Dhaula Kuan, and later studied mathematics at Jesus and Mary College, DU.

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Shriya Saran completed her BA Literature in the English Language. She completed her graduation from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi.

Shriya Saran completed her BA Literature in the English Language. She completed her graduation from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi.

Shriya Saran completed her BA Literature in the English Language. She completed her graduation from Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi.

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Malayalam actress Nithya Menen studied journalism at Manipal University. 

Malayalam actress Nithya Menen studied journalism at Manipal University. 

Malayalam actress Nithya Menen studied journalism at Manipal University. 

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