Surbhi Puranik (born 5 June), professionally known as Surbhi, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu and Tamil films. She made her film debut with the Tamil film Ivan Veramathiri (2013), for which she received SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut - Tamil and Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress nominations.Surbhi made her Telugu film debut with Beeruva (2015). She has been part of successful films including Express Raja and Gentleman both (2016). She made her Kannada film debut with Sakath (2021).

Early life and education

Surbhi was born as Surbhi Puranik on 5 June in Delhi. She completed her bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the College of Art, Delhi. Surbhi took up an acting course at Imago Acting School, where she was taught by Barry John and Manoj Bajpai. She then did various modelling assignment before her film debut.

Early life

Surbhi was born as Surbhi Puranik on 5 June in Delhi. She completed her bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the College of Art, Delhi. Surbhi took up an acting course at Imago Acting School, where she was taught by Barry John and Manoj Bajpai. She then did various modelling assignment before her film debut.

Career

Surbhi made her acting debut in 2013 with ''Ivan Veramathiri''. She portrayed a college student opposite Vikram Prabhu in this successful film. ''Rediff.com'' wrote, "Surabhi is perfectly cast. She brightens up all the scenes she appears in and seems totally natural and fresh." ''Hindustan Times'' said, "Debutant Surabhi can be impressive with some guidance." She received SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut - Tamil and Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress nominations for her performance.In 2014, she first appeared as a chain smoker in ''Velaiyilla Pattathari'' alongside Dhanush. It was one of the most successful Tamil films of the year. ''Deccan Chronicle'' noted, "Surabhi in cameo fits the bill." She next appeared in a cameo in ''Jeeva''. In 2015, she made her Telugu debut and appeared opposite Sundeep Kishan in ''Beeruva''. ''Times of India'' wrote, "Surbhi is good in her role but she could have worked better in the drunk scene." Surbhi had four releases in 2016. Firstly, she portrayed a dog lover opposite Sharwanand in ''Express Raja''. Surbhi had four releases in 2016. Firstly, she portrayed a dog lover opposite Sharwanand in ''Express Raja''. It was a commercial success. ''The Hindu'' noted, "Surbhi looks pretty. Though she has a small role she does her part well." Next, she appeared opposite Jai in ''Pugazh'', a box office average. She then appeared in ''Attack'' opposite Manchu Manoj. Her final release of the year came with ''Gentleman'' opposite Nani, portraying a young entrepreneur. It become a commercial success at the box office. ''Firstpost'' noted, "Surabhi as Aishwarya is simple and naïve, like the character demands." While ''Deccan Chronicle'' wrote, "Surabhi looks good on screen and has done her job very well."She appeared opposite Allu Sirish in her only release of 2017, ''Okka Kshanam''. ''Firstpost'' mentioned, "Surbhi, as Allu Sirish's love, fits her role to the T."Surbhi portrayed the lead opposite Vishnu Manchu in the 2019 film ''Voter''. ''123 Telugu'' wrote, "Surabhi looks glamorous and her chemistry with Vishnu Manchu is good too."Surbhi had two release in 2021. She first portrayed the titular role opposite Aadi in ''Sashi''. ''Times of India'' wrote, "Surabhi looked good on screen but could have been more expressive." Surbhi next made her Kannada film debut with ''Sakath''. She portrayed an anchor alongside Ganesh. ''Times of India'' stated, "Surbhi is charming in her debut outing."After a small hiatus, Surbhi played Sofia in ''DD Returns'' alongside Santhanam. ''Times of India'' stated, "Surbhi along with the other cast members, has played her part to perfection."

Debut and early success (2013-2018)

Surbhi made her acting debut in 2013 with ''Ivan Veramathiri''. She portrayed a college student opposite Vikram Prabhu in this successful film. ''Rediff.com'' wrote, "Surabhi is perfectly cast. She brightens up all the scenes she appears in and seems totally natural and fresh." ''Hindustan Times'' said, "Debutant Surabhi can be impressive with some guidance." She received SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut - Tamil and Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress nominations for her performance.In 2014, she first appeared as a chain smoker in ''Velaiyilla Pattathari'' alongside Dhanush. It was one of the most successful Tamil films of the year. ''Deccan Chronicle'' noted, "Surabhi in cameo fits the bill." She next appeared in a cameo in ''Jeeva''. In 2015, she made her Telugu debut and appeared opposite Sundeep Kishan in ''Beeruva''. ''Times of India'' wrote, "Surbhi is good in her role but she could have worked better in the drunk scene." Surbhi had four releases in 2016. Firstly, she portrayed a dog lover opposite Sharwanand in ''Express Raja''. Surbhi had four releases in 2016. Firstly, she portrayed a dog lover opposite Sharwanand in ''Express Raja''. It was a commercial success. ''The Hindu'' noted, "Surbhi looks pretty. Though she has a small role she does her part well." Next, she appeared opposite Jai in ''Pugazh'', a box office average. She then appeared in ''Attack'' opposite Manchu Manoj. Her final release of the year came with ''Gentleman'' opposite Nani, portraying a young entrepreneur. It become a commercial success at the box office. ''Firstpost'' noted, "Surabhi as Aishwarya is simple and naïve, like the character demands." While ''Deccan Chronicle'' wrote, "Surabhi looks good on screen and has done her job very well."She appeared opposite Allu Sirish in her only release of 2017, ''Okka Kshanam''. ''Firstpost'' mentioned, "Surbhi, as Allu Sirish's love, fits her role to the T."

Career progression (2019-present)

Surbhi portrayed the lead opposite Vishnu Manchu in the 2019 film ''Voter''. ''123 Telugu'' wrote, "Surabhi looks glamorous and her chemistry with Vishnu Manchu is good too."Surbhi had two release in 2021. She first portrayed the titular role opposite Aadi in ''Sashi''. ''Times of India'' wrote, "Surabhi looked good on screen but could have been more expressive." Surbhi next made her Kannada film debut with ''Sakath''. She portrayed an anchor alongside Ganesh. ''Times of India'' stated, "Surbhi is charming in her debut outing."

Further career and recent work (2019-present)

Surbhi portrayed the lead opposite Vishnu Manchu in the 2019 film ''Voter''. ''123 Telugu'' wrote, "Surabhi looks glamorous and her chemistry with Vishnu Manchu is good too."Surbhi had two release in 2021. She first portrayed the titular role opposite Aadi in ''Sashi''. ''Times of India'' wrote, "Surabhi looked good on screen but could have been more expressive." Surbhi next made her Kannada film debut with ''Sakath''. She portrayed an anchor alongside Ganesh. ''Times of India'' stated, "Surbhi is charming in her debut outing."After a small hiatus, Surbhi played Sofia in ''DD Returns'' alongside Santhanam. ''Times of India'' stated, "Surbhi along with the other cast members, has played her part to perfection."