From Deepika Das to Aditi Prabudeva: A look at actresses who played Naagini on Kannada television

‘Naagini’ is one of the most popular concepts on Kannada television. This inspired many makers of TV shows to come up with many variants of the female shape-shifting serpent character in many shows. And many actresses got popular playing the character of ‘Naagini’. Here’s a look at Naagins of Kannada TV.

Although Deepika had made her acting debut with Doodh Sagar, she became a household name with her performance as 'Amrutha' aka 'Naagini' in the supernatural thriller 'Naagini'.

Popular actress Nithya Ram shot to fame with her character 'Janani', the shape shifting female serpent in the fantasy drama 'Nandini'. However, the actress bid adieu to the show as she got married to a techie based in Australia.

Aditi might have moved on from television to the silver screen, but her on-screen character 'Shivani' in the supernatural fiction 'Naagakannike' earned her immense popularity. She was often recognised as the 'Naagakannike girl'.

The former Bigg Boss Kannada season 6 contestant also donned the character of a Naagini. Interestingly, she played the role of Naagini's best friend 'Sesha' in the daily soap 'Naagakannike'.

Chaya replaced Nitya Ram in the fantasy drama 'Nandini 2' and is currently essaying the role of 'Janani' in the show.

This diva is the latest addition to the Naagini world. Namratha is seen playing the lead role of the shape shifting female serpent 'Shivani' in the second edition of Naagini.