Sri Gouri Priya

Sri Gouri Priya is an Indian actress, singer, and model who works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil cinema. After beginning her career in beauty pageants and television, she rapidly gained recognition for her relatable screen presence and strong performances, particularly in recent coming-of-age and romantic dramas.

Early Life and Career Beginnings

Sri Gouri Priya Reddy showcased a strong interest in the performing arts early on. She participated in and won the Sakshi Arena Youth Singing Competition, which led to a brief stint as an anchor on Gemini TV.

While pursuing modeling, she made uncredited, minor appearances in Telugu films like Nirmala Convent (2016) and Fidaa (2017). Her victory at the Miss Hyderabad 2018 pageant was a major turning point in her life, opening up substantial industry opportunities and leading her to transition into acting full-time.

Acting Career

• Official Debut & Early Recognition: She made her official acting debut in a prominent role with the 2021 Telugu comedy-drama web series Mail, where she played the character Roja. The series earned her early praise for her natural, grounded acting style.
• Theatrical Breakthroughs: 2023 was a breakout year for Gouri Priya. She gained widespread recognition in Telugu cinema for her performances in the family entertainer Writer Padmabhushan (as Kanna) and the blockbuster youth comedy MAD (as Shruti).
• Tamil Cinema Expansion & Critical Acclaim: She made a highly praised Tamil debut in the 2023 anthology series Modern Love Chennai. Her ability to portray deep, complex characters caught the attention of filmmakers, leading to her starring role as Divya in the 2024 Tamil romantic drama Lover (dubbed in Telugu as True Lover). Her nuanced portrayal of a modern woman navigating a toxic relationship earned her massive critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base across multiple states.
• Current and Future Projects: Capitalizing on the immense success of Lover, she is expanding her footprint in both Kollywood and Tollywood. Her 2026 lineup includes the Tamil comedy Happy Raj alongside G. V. Prakash Kumar, Bro Code, and Telugu films like VISA – Vintara Saradaga.

• Happy Raj (Tamil) (2026)
• VISA – Vintara Saradaga (Telugu) (2026)
• Chennai Love Story (Telugu) (2026)
• Bro Code (Tamil) (2026)
• Lover / True Lover (Tamil) (2024)
• MAD (Telugu) (2023)
• Modern Love Chennai (Tamil Web Series) (2023)
• Mail (Telugu Web Series) (2021)
• Love Story (Telugu) (2021)