Sakshi Vaidya, who predominantly works in the Telugu film industry, is a well-known Indian actress, model and social media star. However, acting was not what she had dreamt of. Rather, she wanted to be a doctor and started posting videos on social media during the lockdown that brought her fame in the digital world. Moreover, her consistent efforts helped her get more opportunities and showcase her talent in the film industry.
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Early Life
Sakshi Vaidya was born in Thane, Maharashtra, into a middle-class family and has been the only child of her parents. After completing her schooling locally, she graduated in Medical Science from Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Foundation’s Medical College in Ahmednagar.
She started her career as a content creator during the lockdown and posted her videos related to dance, fashion and lip-sync. Thus, the number of followers on the Sakshi Vaidya Instagram account increased over time, bringing her opportunities to work for commercials.
Sakshi got a TV commercial offer in 2021 by Reliance Jewels’ Kaasyam Collection. She has also been featured in advertisements for brands such as TVS XL 100 and got an opportunity to work in the Telugu-language movie ‘Agent’ in 2023.
Sakshi Vaidya’s Movies
In Agent (2023), Sakshi Vaidya portrays Vidya, NASA’s budding pilot training officer who becomes the romantic interest of the protagonist, Ricky, played by Akhil Akkineni. Her character is introduced early in the film, but her screen time decreases in the latter half. This movie was streamed in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada as well.
One more name in the Sakshi Vaidya movies list is Gandeevadhari Arjuna (2025), where she stars opposite Varun Tej. The movie features Hollywood-style visuals and stunts, though some critics noted a lack of depth in the storyline. However, Sakshi’s role adds a romantic dimension to the narrative and complements the lead’s action sequences.
Sakshi Vaidya also appeared in two more movies. The first is Inverse (2024), a sci-fi movie that got mixed and negative reviews. On the other hand, she is also said to appear in the Telugu drama action movie, Cheetila Chinni, alongside Sai Dharam Tej, but there is no more information about the release date.
A string of major flops can put any career at risk, and the same happened in the case of Sakshi Vaidya movies. However, she got a role in Ustad Bhagat Singh, set to release in 2026, featuring Power Star Pawan Kalyan.
Another name in the Sakshi Vaidya movies list is ‘Haal,’ a musical romantic drama, released on April 24, 2025. Besides Malayalam, this movie was made available in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Kannada languages. Known for its soundtrack, Haal also contributed to the growing popularity of Sakshi Vaidya songs among her fans. Here, she plays the female lead opposite the Malayalam star, Shane Nigam.
Sakshi is also set to appear in a tentatively titled movie, Sharwa 37, as Nitya, the female lead and a young architect. Another female lead in this movie is Samyukhta Menon.
Personal Life
Though private about her family, Sakshi Vaidya has always balanced academics with creative interests. Passionate about dance and fitness, she is also trained in Bharatanatyam. Moreover, her hobbies are reading, acting, travelling and dancing. As shared on her Instagram account, she was nominated as the Best Debutant Actress in Telugu by SIIMA in 2024.
She often shares her reels related to the brand promotions, upcoming movies, behind the scenes, songs, her personal life and more on her Instagram account, which together contribute to the overall Sakshi Vaidya net worth. This account has over 778K followers, and one can easily get updates regarding her upcoming projects through this profile.
Final Thoughts
Originally aspiring to become a doctor, Sakshi Vaidya utilised the lockdown period to nurture her creative side, which opened the door to opportunities. Her career in the film industry has been full of ups and downs, but she continues to improve and showcase her skills with every upcoming project. Strengthening her personal brand, selection of scripts with strong narratives and collaboration with skilled directors can also uplift her profile in this competitive film industry.
Sakshi Vaidya
Birth Date:
19 June 2000
Birth Place:
India
Nationality:
Indian
Occupation:
Actress, Model, Social Media Personality
Height:
5’6” (168 cm)
Acitive Years:
2023 - present
Marital Status:
Unmarried
Zodiac Sign:
Gemini
Net Worth:
$5 million (approx)
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