Thapaswini

Biography

*Thapaswini Poonacha (born in Kodagu, Karnataka) is an Indian actress and model working predominantly in Kannada cinema. After graduating with a commerce degree in Bengaluru and starting out in modeling, short films, and theater, she made her feature debut alongside Rishab Shetty in the comedy-drama Harikathe Alla Girikathe* (2022), winning praise for her comic timing as Kushboo. She followed her debut with roles in Gajanana And Gang (2022) and the thriller Tatsama Tadbhava (2023) with Meghana Raj Sarja and Prajwal Devaraj. In 2026, she achieved a major commercial breakthrough as Rukmini in Manoj Kumar's rural romantic family drama Premada Oorali, sharing the screen with Shree Raam and Rangayana Raghu. The modest-budget film became a massive sleeper blockbuster, crossing ₹100 crore worldwide and establishing her as a prominent leading actress in Sandalwood.