Ileana D'Cruz

Ileana D'Cruz (born 1 November 1986) is an Indian actress who works mainly in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil films. She made her debut with the Telugu film Devadasu (2006) and became popular after her role in Pokiri.

Ileana D'Cruz
Full name	Ileana D'Cruz
Born	1 November 1986 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2006–present
Known for	Pokiri, Barfi!, Rustom, Raid

Early Life and Background

Ileana D'Cruz was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. She belongs to a family with Goan roots. Her father, Ronaldo Leo, is a lawyer, and her mother, Sameera, is a homemaker.

She has three sisters and two brothers. Her name was inspired by a character from Greek mythology.

She started her career in modeling and appeared in several advertisements, including a well-known Fair and Lovely advertisement.

Career

Ileana made her acting debut with the Telugu film Devadasu (2006), directed by Y. V. S. Chowdhary. The film was a commercial success and brought her recognition.

Her breakthrough came with Pokiri (2006), where she acted opposite Mahesh Babu. The film became a major success and helped her become a leading actress in Telugu cinema.

She later appeared in Tamil films like Kedi and continued working mainly in Telugu films.

In 2012, she made her Hindi film debut with Barfi!, which was well received. She later appeared in successful Hindi films such as Main Tera Hero (2014), Rustom (2016), and Raid (2018).

She continues to work in films across different languages.

Personal Life

Ileana D'Cruz keeps her personal life mostly private. She has been associated with public appearances and brand endorsements.

Filmography

Films

• Devadasu (2006)
• Pokiri (2006)
• Kedi (2006)
• Jalsa (2008)
• Kick (2009)
• Nanban (2012)
• Barfi! (2012)
• Main Tera Hero (2014)
• Rustom (2016)
• Raid (2018)

Impact and Outlook

Ileana D'Cruz is known for her performances and screen presence. She has worked in multiple film industries and continues to remain active in the entertainment industry.