{{Short description|Indian actress}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}} {{Use Indian English|date=March 2026}}
{{Infobox person | name = Soniya Akula | image = Sonia Akula.jpg | caption = Soniya Akula in 2021 | birth_place = Gajullapally, Manthani Mandal, Peddapalli district, Telangana, India | education = B.Tech, LLB | occupation = Actress | years_active = 2019–present | parents = Chakrapani, Malleshwari | spouse = {{marriage|Yashpal Veeragoni|2024}} }}
'''Soniya Akula''' is an Indian actress who works in Telugu-language films. She made her film debut in 2019 with ''George Reddy''.<ref name="tnie1">{{Cite news|title=Activist first, actor next, the story of Sonia Akula|work=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2020/oct/14/activist-first-actor-next-the-story-of-soniaakula-2209843.html}}</ref><ref name="tnie2">{{Cite news|title=Why there's a whole lot more to Sonia Akula than you saw in Telugu hit George Reddy|work=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.edexlive.com/happening/2019/dec/11/sonia-akula-who-wants-to-create-a-positive-impact-whether-its-through-the-roles-she-picks-or-her-a-9487.html}}</ref>
In 2024, she participated in ''Bigg Boss Telugu 8'' and was evicted on Day 28.<ref>{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss Telugu 8: After Sonia's exit... |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/en/!entertainment/bigg-boss-telugu-8-after-sonias-exit-shockwaves-grip-the-house-as-nomination-throws-contestants-off-guard-enn24093003104}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Bigg Boss Telugu 8: Sonia Akula Returns... |url=https://www.news18.com/movies/bigg-boss-telugu-8-sonia-akula-returns-to-the-house-nominates-nikhil-and-prerana-9124375.html}}</ref>
Her name is also transliterated as '''Sonia Akula'''.
== Early life == Akula was born in Gajullapally village, Manthani Mandal, Peddapalli district, Telangana.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sonia Akula Bigg Boss 8 biography |url=https://telugubiggboss.in/sonia-akula-bigg-boss-8-age-biography-wiki-family-serials-photos/}}</ref> She later grew up in Agra.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Soniya on breaking stereotypes |url=https://www.spotboye.com/bollywood/news/-i-was-made-for-the-camera-soniya-on-breaking-stereotypes-industry-struggles-and-her-journey-in-hindi-and-telugu-cinema-exclusive/671f3fdbe4bfc703345e8424}}</ref>
She completed her B.Tech from Bhojreddy Engineering College in Hyderabad.<ref>{{Cite news|title=Telangana directory for aspiring actors underway|work=The New Indian Express|url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2017/may/03/telangana-directory-for-aspiring-actors-underway-1600744.html}}</ref>
== Career == Akula began her acting career with ''George Reddy'' (2019), where she played the protagonist's sister.
In 2020, she appeared in Ram Gopal Varma's film ''Coronavirus'' as Shanthi. She later played the lead role in ''Aasha Encounter'' (2022).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Aasha Encounter is a serious dark drama |url=https://telanganatoday.com/aasha-encounter-is-a-serious-dark-drama-ram-gopal-varma}}</ref>
In 2025, she appeared in the film ''Artiste'', portraying the role of Surekha.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Artiste OTT release details |url=https://www.gadgets360.com/entertainment/news/artiste-ott-release-telugu-movie-date-platform-plot-cast-and-reviews-9265176}}</ref>
== Filmography ==
=== Films === {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year !! Title !! Role |- | 2019 || ''George Reddy'' || Sister of George Reddy |- | 2020 || ''Coronavirus'' || Shanthi |- | 2022 || ''Aasha Encounter'' || Aasha |- | 2025 || ''Artiste'' || Surekha |}
=== Television === {| class="wikitable" ! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes |- | 2024 || ''Bigg Boss Telugu 8'' || Contestant || Evicted (Day 28) |- | 2024 || ''iSmart Jodi Season 3'' || Contestant || |}
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == * {{IMDb name|9762995}}
Category:Actresses in Telugu cinema Category:Indian film actresses Category:Living people Category:Actresses from Telangana Category:21st-century Indian actresses Category:Year of birth missing (living people)