Reshma Pasupuleti
Reshma Pasupuleti is an Indian actress and former news anchor who works mainly in Tamil television and films. She is best known for playing Radhika in the Star Vijay serial Baakiyalakshmi from July 2021 until the show ended in August 2025, and for the comic role of Pushpa in the film Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran (2016).
Trained as a computer science engineer in the United States, she began her career as a news anchor in Telugu television before moving into acting. She was a contestant on Bigg Boss Tamil 3 in 2019. As of November 2026, she plays the antagonist Chamundeshwari in Karthigai Deepam on Zee Tamil.
Quick facts
Name | Reshma Pasupuleti |
Family | Daughter of Telugu film producer Prasad Pasupuleti; related to actor Bobby Simha |
Education | Computer science engineering, Texas A&M University |
Occupation | Actress; former news anchor |
First serial | Love (Maa TV, Telugu, 2009 to 2011) |
First film | Masala Padam (2015) |
Known for | Baakiyalakshmi, Vamsam, Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran, Bigg Boss Tamil 3 |
Current show | Karthigai Deepam (Zee Tamil), as Chamundeshwari |
Early life and education
Reshma was born into a Telugu-speaking family. Her father, Prasad Pasupuleti, is a Telugu film producer, and she is related to actor Bobby Simha.
She studied in the United States, first in Arkansas and then at Texas A&M University, where she earned an engineering degree in computer science. She later took a course in software testing.
Career
News anchor and Telugu television (2009 to 2013)
She started in front of the camera as an anchor and news reporter on a Telugu channel and worked as an English news anchor for TV5. Her first acting role was Divya in the Telugu serial Love, which ran on Maa TV from 2009 to 2011.
Tamil serials (2013 to 2017)
She moved to Tamil television in 2013 as the anchor of Sun Singer on Sun TV, and began acting in Tamil serials the same year with Devika in Vani Rani. Her longest role of this period was Supriya in Vamsam, which she played on Sun TV from 2014 to 2017. Around the same time she appeared in Maragatha Veenai, En Iniya Thozhiye, Uyirmei and, on Star Vijay, Andal Azhagar, in which she played Malarvizhi.
Films (2015 onwards)
Reshma made her film debut as the female lead of Masala Padam (2015). In 2016 she played a newsreader in the political thriller Ko 2 and appeared in Manal Kayiru 2 and Girls. Her best-known film role came the same year in Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran, in which she played Pushpa opposite comedian Soori.
After Bigg Boss she returned to films with Vanakkam Da Mappilei, Pei Mama and 3:33 in 2021, the Telugu film Highway in 2022, Sathiya Sothanai and Sooragan in 2023, and Rajakili in 2024.
Bigg Boss Tamil 3 (2019)
She entered the third season of Bigg Boss Tamil, hosted by Kamal Haasan, on its opening day, 23 June 2019, and was evicted midway through the season. She returned to the house as a guest in the final week.
Baakiyalakshmi (2021 to 2025)
Baakiyalakshmi, a remake of the Bengali serial Sreemoyee, began on Star Vijay on 27 July 2020. In July 2021 Reshma took over the role of Radhika from Nanditha Jennifer. Radhika, who works in human resources at an IT company, was one of the serial's three central characters, and Reshma played her for four years until the serial ended on 8 August 2025 after 1,469 episodes. She also appeared as Radhika in special episodes of Pandian Stores and Pandian Stores 2.
During the same years she played Vandhana in Anbe Vaa on Sun TV (2020 to 2021), Anamika in Abhi Tailor on Colors Tamil (2021 to 2022), and Mahalakshmi, the hero's stepmother, in Seetha Raman on Zee Tamil, which ran from February 2023 to May 2024.
Web series (2022 to 2024)
She played Selvi in the ZEE5 series Vilangu (2022) and Vimala in My Perfectt Husband on Disney+ Hotstar (2024).
Karthigai Deepam and Magale En Marumagale (2024 to present)
Reshma plays Chamundeshwari, a negative role, in the second season of Zee Tamil's Karthigai Deepam, which began on 11 November 2024. The serial is on air as of November 2026.
She was also part of Magale En Marumagale on Star Vijay, a remake of the Telugu serial Maguva O Maguva, in which she played Abirami Naachiyaar. It ran from 11 August 2025 to 13 March 2026.
Serials
Years | Serial | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2009–2011 | Love | Divya | Maa TV | Telugu |
2013–2014 | Vani Rani | Devika | Sun TV | |
2014–2017 | Vamsam | Supriya | Sun TV | |
2014–2015 | En Iniya Thozhiye | Paari | Raj TV | |
2014–2015 | Uyirmei | Sumathi | Zee Tamil | |
2015 | Sundharakandam | Shakthi | Vendhar TV | Special appearance |
2015–2016 | Andal Azhagar | Malarvizhi | Star Vijay | |
2020 | Uyire | DSP Vasundhara Devi | Colors Tamil | Special appearance |
2020–2021 | Anbe Vaa | Vandhana | Sun TV | |
2021 | Velammal | Nagavalli | Star Vijay | |
2021 | Neethane Enthan Ponvasantham | Mohini | Zee Tamil | Special appearance |
2021–2022 | Abhi Tailor | Anamika | Colors Tamil | |
2021–2025 | Baakiyalakshmi | Radhika | Star Vijay | Took over the role in July 2021 |
2023–2024 | Seetha Raman | Mahalakshmi | Zee Tamil | |
2024 | Pandian Stores 2 | Radhika | Star Vijay | Special appearance |
2024–present | Karthigai Deepam | Chamundeshwari | Zee Tamil | Season 2; negative role |
2025–2026 | Magale En Marumagale | Abirami Naachiyaar | Star Vijay | Ended 13 March 2026 |
Films
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2015 | Masala Padam | Reshma | Debut |
2016 | Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran | Pushpa | |
2016 | Ko 2 | Shobana | |
2016 | Manal Kayiru 2 | Chandra | |
2016 | Girls | Clara | |
2021 | Vanakkam Da Mappilei | Maya | |
2021 | Pei Mama | Geetha | |
2021 | 3:33 | Devi | |
2022 | Highway | Jaya | Telugu |
2023 | Sathiya Sothanai | Pradeep's sister | |
2023 | Sooragan | Lakshmi | |
2024 | Rajakili | Chinthamani |
Web series
Year | Series | Role | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
2022 | Vilangu | Selvi | ZEE5 |
2024 | My Perfectt Husband | Vimala | Disney+ Hotstar |
Reality and non-fiction shows
Year | Show | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
2013–2014 | Sun Singer | Anchor | Sun TV |
2019 | Bigg Boss Tamil 3 | Contestant | Star Vijay |
2021 | Genes | Participant | Zee Tamil |
2022 | Pottikku Potti | Participant | Colors Tamil |
2023 | Kalakka Povathu Yaaru? Champions | Judge | Star Vijay |
FAQ
Which serial is Reshma Pasupuleti acting in now?
As of November 2026, she plays Chamundeshwari in Karthigai Deepam on Zee Tamil.
Who played Radhika in Baakiyalakshmi?
Nanditha Jennifer played Radhika in the first year. Reshma Pasupuleti took over in July 2021 and stayed until the serial ended on 8 August 2025.
Is Reshma Pasupuleti related to Bobby Simha?
Yes. The two actors are relatives.
Which film had Reshma as Pushpa?
Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran (2016), in which she played Pushpa opposite Soori.
What did Reshma Pasupuleti study?
She has an engineering degree in computer science from Texas A&M University in the United States.
Was Reshma Pasupuleti in Bigg Boss Tamil?
Yes. She was a contestant on Bigg Boss Tamil 3 in 2019.