Telugu – One of her most loved romantic songs. 🔗 Watch on YouTube
Genelia’s career is defined by several pan-Indian hits and award-winning performances:
(2022) and recently starred in the Hindi film Trial Period (2023). Notable Filmography
Genelia D’Souza (born August 5, 1987) is an Indian actress and model known for her work across films. She made her acting debut in 2003 with the Hindi film Tujhe Meri Kasam and rose to fame with hits like Bommarillu (Telugu) and Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (Hindi). She is married to actor Riteish Deshmukh.
– A career-defining cult classic. Her portrayal of Aditi "Meow" Mahant made her a household name nationwide.
– A romantic comedy starring opposite Thalapathy Vijay.
: Directed by S. Shankar, this Tamil coming-of-age film introduced Genelia to South Indian audiences as the vibrant Harini.
– A massive action-masala hit starring Thalapathy Vijay, where she played a journalist. 🎥 Malayalam & Kannada Cinema
: Genelia reprised her iconic role from Bommarillu in its Tamil remake, finding equal critical and commercial success opposite Jayam Ravi.
Maya Why it matters: A gritty action drama where she played a loving wife. Her emotional breakdown scene near the climax went viral on YouTube reels.
Her triumphant return to Hindi cinema, proving her acting range has only matured over time. South Indian Cinema Triumphs
A change of pace, where she played a pivotal emotional role in this action-thriller. 3. Recent Comeback and Production (2022-Present)
– A commercial entertainer starring Jr. NTR.
| Year | Film | Language | Role | Popular Video Link (Searchable Phrase) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 2006 | Happy | Telugu | Madhumathi | "Happy Telugu – 'Jagamante Nava' song" | | 2007 | Dhee | Telugu | Pooja | "Dhee movie - 'Veyira Cheppalani' dance number" | | 2008 | Santosh Subramaniam | Tamil | Hasini | Tamil remake of Bommarillu ; climax scene clip | | 2009 | Sasirekha Parinayam | Telugu | Sasirekha | "Sasirekha Parinayam comedy scenes with Genelia" | | 2011 | Urumi | Malayalam | Ayesha / Chirakkal Bala | "Urumi – 'Aaranne Aaromal' song (HD)" | | 2012 | Naa Ishtam | Telugu | Krishnaveni | "Naa Ishtam – 'Gurthukostunnayya' full video" |
Genelia shows no signs of slowing down and has several exciting projects in the pipeline: