Some people's success stories in the film business surprise us, and Avantika Vandanapu's tale is a such one, as she charmed telugu audiences as a child artist and is now making waves in Hollywood. The 18-year-old has been the talk of the town on social media.

Avantika Vandanapu's new photographs and videos, best known for her iconic Fortune oil campaign, have gone viral on social media. The young performer, who made her debut in Mahesh Babu's brahmotsavam in 2016, has undergone such a stunning makeover that it's difficult to trust their eyes.
Avantika was born in san francisco to a Hyderabadi telugu family and grew up in Telangana. She began her training in kuchipudi and Bharata Natyam at a young age and rose to prominence after winning second place in the reality programme dance India dance Little Stars on Zed telugu North America.

Avantika's acting career began with telugu films like brahmotsavam, Premam, Rarandoi Veerama Chhamda, Agnyathavasi, and Manamanta. Many people remember her Fortune oil advertisement, which featured the iconic lyric 'Light Ga Ne Untundi.

However, the latest hype around Avantika is owing to her hollywood ambitions. She has previously appeared in several Disney Studios films, including Senior Year in 2022 and Mean Girls in 2024, a teen musical and comedy.

Avantika's depiction of Karen Shetty in Mean Girls has sparked much discussion about her miraculous metamorphosis. The photographs and videos circulating on social media represent Avantika in a way that may surprise and then wow viewers about her progress.

Netizens and telugu cinema fans have publicly expressed their surprise at the artist's incredible journey, with some recognising her previous relationship with mahesh babu and appearance in the Fortune oil advertisement.

This is not the first time the telugu community has caused a stir throughout the world, and we hope Avantika continues to achieve success in her profession.


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