Sobhita Dhulipala has built a diverse career spanning beauty pageants, Indian cinema, streaming series and international films. From representing India at an international pageant to becoming one of the recognisable faces of Indian OTT entertainment, the actress has steadily expanded her screen presence across languages and industries.
Her career has taken her from Anurag Kashyap’s Raman Raghav 2.0 to acclaimed streaming projects such as Made in Heaven and The Night Manager, along with films including Goodachari, Moothon, Kurup and Ponniyin Selvan.
Sobhita is also set to be part of NDTV Yuva 2026, where her journey across entertainment and public life is among the highlights surrounding the event.
Sobhita Dhulipala’s Journey Began With Beauty Pageants
Before establishing herself as an actor, Sobhita Dhulipala entered the world of beauty pageants.
She was named Femina Miss India Earth 2013 runner-up at the Femina Miss India 2013 pageant and subsequently represented India at Miss Earth 2013.
Her pageant experience provided an early platform for her public career, but Dhulipala eventually shifted her focus towards acting.
Acting Debut With Raman Raghav 2.0
Sobhita made her acting debut in Anurag Kashyap’s Raman Raghav 2.0 in 2016.
The psychological crime thriller marked her entry into Hindi cinema and introduced her to a new professional path beyond modelling and pageantry.
She subsequently continued taking on roles across different genres and languages, gradually establishing herself as a versatile performer.
Made in Heaven Became a Major Career Milestone
A significant turning point came with Amazon Prime Video’s Made in Heaven.
The series premiered in 2019 and ran through 2023, with Sobhita playing a leading role. The show’s exploration of relationships, weddings, social expectations and class dynamics helped bring the actress wider recognition among streaming audiences.
The role became closely associated with her rise in the Indian OTT space and established her as a prominent streaming performer.
Sobhita Dhulipala’s Work Across Indian Languages
Following her early Hindi projects, Sobhita expanded her filmography across several Indian-language industries.
Her Telugu credits include Goodachari (2018) and Major (2022).
She also appeared in Malayalam cinema through Moothon (2019) and Kurup (2021).
Her Tamil film work includes the two-part historical epic Ponniyin Selvan: I (2022) and Ponniyin Selvan: II (2023).
This multilingual filmography has allowed Dhulipala to work with filmmakers and actors across different regional industries while continuing to appear in Hindi projects.
The Night Manager Added Another OTT Milestone
In 2023, Sobhita appeared in the Hindi adaptation of The Night Manager.
The crime thriller series further expanded her streaming profile and placed her alongside an ensemble cast in a high-profile adaptation.
Her work across Made in Heaven and The Night Manager reinforced her presence in India’s rapidly expanding OTT landscape.
Sobhita Makes Her Hollywood Debut With Monkey Man
Sobhita also moved into international cinema with Monkey Man (2024), the action thriller directed by and starring Dev Patel.
The film marked another step in her career, giving her an opportunity to appear in an English-language international production.
Her transition from Indian pageants to Hindi and regional cinema and eventually an international film reflects the increasingly global trajectory of her career.
Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya’s Relationship
Sobhita Dhulipala’s personal life also attracted considerable public attention following her relationship with Telugu actor Naga Chaitanya.
The couple got engaged on August 8, 2024.
Naga Chaitanya’s father, actor Nagarjuna, announced the engagement on social media, welcoming Sobhita into the family and sharing his wishes for the couple.
The announcement included the date 8.8.8, which Nagarjuna described as “A beginning of infinite love.”
Sobhita and Naga Chaitanya’s Wedding
Sobhita Dhulipala and Naga Chaitanya married in December 2024 in a traditional ceremony in Hyderabad.
Their wedding celebrations included several customary ceremonies, including Mangalasnanam and haldi, followed by the Pelli Kuthuru ceremony.
The celebrations combined traditional Telugu wedding customs with an intimate family setting, attracting considerable attention from fans and entertainment media.
Sobhita Dhulipala at NDTV Yuva 2026
Sobhita Dhulipala’s appearance at NDTV Yuva 2026 comes at a point when her career spans multiple industries, languages and formats.
Her journey from Femina Miss India Earth 2013 runner-up to a leading OTT performer and international film actor reflects the breadth of opportunities she has pursued over the past decade.
With projects across Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam, Tamil and English-language cinema, Dhulipala continues to build a career that extends well beyond a single screen or genre.
