| Biography/Wiki | |
| Full Name | Rukmini Vasanth Venugopal |
| Date of Birth | December 10, 1996 |
| Rukmini Vasanth Age | 29 years old |
| Birthplace | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Professions | Actress and Trained Dancer |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Years Active (Career) | 2019 – Present |
| Residence | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height | Not officially disclosed |
| Weight | Not officially disclosed |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Body Type | Slim |
| Skin Tone | Fair |
| Family | |
| Father | Late Colonel Vasanth Venugopal (Ashoka Chakra awardee) |
| Mother | Subhashini Vasanth (Bharatanatyam dancer and founder of Veer Ratna Foundation) |
| Siblings | One sister Brother – None |
| Children | None |
| Education | |
| School | Army School, Air Force School and Centre for Learning, Bengaluru |
| Drama School | Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA), London |
| Qualification | Acting course from RADA (graduated in 2015) |
| Career | |
| Film Debut | Birbal Trilogy Case 1: Finding Vajramuni (2019) as Jahnvi |
| Hindi Film | Upstarts (2019) |
| Breakthrough | Sapta Saagaradaache Ello: Side A and Side B (2023) as Priya |
| Kannada Films | Baanadariyalli Bagheera Bhairathi Ranagal Kantara: Chapter 1 Toxic |
| Telugu Debut | Appudo Ippudo Eppudo (2024) |
| Tamil Debut | Ace (2025) as Rukku |
| Biggest Hit | Kantara: Chapter 1 (2025) as Princess Kanakavathi |
| Upcoming Films | Dragon (Telugu) Dharman (Tamil) NP51 (Malayalam) |
| Awards/Achievements | Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada SIIMA Critics Award IIFA Utsavam Best Actress – Kannada Chittara Star Award (all for Sapta Saagaradaache Ello)  |
| Relationship & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend | Not known |
| Rumours & Past Relationships | None |
| Favourite Things | |
| Art Forms | Theatre, ballet and Bharatanatyam |
| Pet | Dog named Truffle |
| Food | Not disclosed |
| Travel Destination | Not disclosed |
| Hobbies | Dancing, working out, and theatre |
| Net Worth & Social Media | |
| Estimated Net Worth | Not officially disclosed |
| @rukmini_vasanth | |
Lesser-known Facts About Rukmini Vasanth
- Rukmini Vasanth was born on December 10, 1996, into a Kannada family in Bengaluru.
- Her father, Colonel Vasanth Venugopal, was Karnataka’s first recipient of the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award.
- Her father was killed in action in 2007 while stopping armed terrorists from crossing the border at Uri, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Her mother, Subhashini Vasanth, is a Bharatanatyam dancer who started the Veer Ratna Foundation to support war widows in Karnataka.
- She says her father taught her that patriotism is not limited to big gestures.
- She studied at Army School, Air Force School and Centre for Learning in Bengaluru.
- She started learning ballet as a child, and a school play at the age of 13 made her fall in love with acting.
- She took the Trinity-Guildhall drama exams and wrote her own dramatic pieces for them.
- After school, she trained in acting at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London and graduated in 2015.
- In 2017, she toured Germany with a theatre group as part of a stage production.
- She got her debut film Birbal after a tough audition that lasted around four hours.
- Her role as Priya opposite Rakshit Shetty in Sapta Saagaradaache Ello made her a household name in Karnataka.
- She won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Kannada for Sapta Saagaradaache Ello.
- In 2024, she worked with Sriimurali in Bagheera and with Shiva Rajkumar in Bhairathi Ranagal.
- She made her Telugu debut with Appudo Ippudo Eppudo and her Tamil debut with Ace opposite Vijay Sethupathi.
- Kantara: Chapter 1 (2025), where she played Princess Kanakavathi, became the biggest hit of her career.
- She is part of Yash’s film Toxic (2026), where she plays Mellisa.
- She has signed big projects like Dragon in Telugu, Rajinikanth’s Dharman in Tamil, and a Malayalam film with Nivin Pauly.
- She is a dog lover and has a pet dog named Truffle.
- She keeps her personal life private and has never spoken about any relationship.
FAQs on Rukmini Vasanth
When was Rukmini Vasanth born?
Her birth took place on December 10, 1996.
How old is she right now?
At present, she is 29 years old. She will turn 30 on December 10, 2026.
Where is she from?
She was born and brought up in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Who is her father?
Her father was Colonel Vasanth Venugopal, an Indian Army officer and Karnataka’s first Ashoka Chakra awardee.
What happened to her father?
He was killed in action in 2007 while fighting terrorists at Uri, Jammu and Kashmir.
Who is her mother?
Her mother, Subhashini Vasanth, is a Bharatanatyam dancer and runs a foundation for war widows.
Where did she study acting?
She trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) in London.
Which was her first film?
Her first film was the Kannada film Birbal Trilogy Case 1: Finding Vajramuni (2019).
Which film made her famous?
Sapta Saagaradaache Ello: Side A and Side B (2023) made her famous.
What was her role in Kantara: Chapter 1?
She played Princess Kanakavathi in Kantara: Chapter 1 (2025).
Is she in Toxic?
Yes, she plays Mellisa in Yash’s film Toxic (2026).
Which awards has she won?
She has won the Filmfare Critics Award, SIIMA Critics Award and IIFA Utsavam Best Actress award for Kannada films.
What are her upcoming films?
Her upcoming films include Dragon (Telugu), Dharman (Tamil), and NP51 (Malayalam).
Who is Rukmini Vasanth’s boyfriend?
She has not spoken about any relationship and appears to be single.
Is she married?
No, she is not married yet.
What is Rukmini Vasanth’s net worth?
Her exact net worth has not been officially disclosed.
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