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Thapaswini Poonacha

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Thapaswini Poonacha
Born
Virajpet, Kodagu, Karnataka, India
Occupation(s)Actress, Businesswoman, Certified Coffee Cup Tester
Years active2022–present
Known forKannada Cinema, Coffee Business
Notable work
  • Hari Kathe Alla Giri Kathe (2022)
* Gajarama (2025)
AwardsChittara Promising Star Award

Thapaswini Poonacha is an Indian actress born in Virajpet, Kodagu. Her name is also spelled Tapaswini.[1] She is known for her roles in the Kannada films Hari Kathe Alla Giri Kathe (2022) and Gajarama (2025).

Career

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Thapaswini made her acting debut in 2022 with the Kannada film Hari Kathe Alla Giri Kathe,[2] where she starred opposite Rishab Shetty.[3] A mixed review of the film in Cinema Express found that "Thapaswini’s role [was] the soul of the film, and it also aid[ed] in bringing out the romantic side of Giri [the character played by Shetty]".[4]

Her second film[5], Gajarama was released on 7 February 2025; Thapaswini played the character of Anjali, the female lead role.[6][7][8]

In 2025 Thapaswini stated that she had signed two more projects: Mr. Jack with actor Guru Nandan and Rukmini Vasantha with actor Shree Mahadev and also that she was focusing on her coffee brewery business.[9]

Awards and recognition

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  • Chittara Promising Star Award: for her promising role in the Kannada film industry.[10]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
2022 Hari Kathe Alla Giri Kathe Kushi Debut film
2025 Gajarama Anjali
TBA Mr. Jack Lead Filming
TBA Rukmini Vasantha Lead Announced

References

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  1. ^ "Rajavardhan-Starrer 'Gajarama' Gets A Release Date". Times Now. 2025-01-07. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  2. ^ "It's not just about money, roles have to make my soul happy: Thapaswini Poonacha". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  3. ^ vaishnavi@suvarnanews.in. "ನನಗೆ ಇಷ್ಟವಿಲ್ಲ ಅಂದ್ರೆ ಹಣದ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಯೋಚನೆ ಮಾಡದೆ No ಅನ್ನುತ್ತೀನಿ: 'ರಿಷಬ್ ಶೆಟ್ಟಿ' ನಾಯಕಿ ತಪಸ್ವಿ ಪೂಣಚ್ಚ ಹೇಳಿಕೆ ವೈರಲ್". Asianet Suvarna News (in Kannada). Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  4. ^ Sharadhaa, A. (2022-06-25). "Harikathe Alla Girikathe Movie Review: A fun satire on the inside workings of cinema". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  5. ^ Features, C. E. (2022-09-22). "Thapaswini Poonacha roped in for Rajavardan's Gajarama". Cinema Express. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  6. ^ "Gajarama Movie Review : Gajarama review: A template commercial entertainer". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  7. ^ Sharadhaa, A. (2025-02-10). "'Gajarama' movie review: Lacks strength to wrestle with emotions". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  8. ^ Maheswara, Reddy. "Gajarama Movie Review: A Rollercoaster of Love, Wrestling, and Drama". Bangalore Mirror. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  9. ^ Features, C. E. (2025-02-05). "I have no interest in chasing attention: Thapaswini Poonacha". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2025-04-03.
  10. ^ Chittara (2023-11-11). Thapaswini Poonacha shines bright as she clinches the Promising Star Award|Chittara Star Awards 2023. Retrieved 2025-04-03 – via YouTube.
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