Surbhi Puranik (born 5 June), professionally known as Surbhi, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Telugu and Tamil films. She made her film debut with the Tamil film Ivan Veramathiri (2013), for which she received SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut - Tamil and Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress nominations. Surbhi made her Telugu film debut with Beeruva (2015). She has been part of successful films including Express Raja and Gentleman both (2016). She made her Kannada film debut with Sakath (2021). Early life and education Surbhi was born as Surbhi Puranik on 5 June in Delhi. She completed her bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the College of Art, Delhi. Surbhi took up an acting course at Imago Acting School, where she was taught by Barry John and Manoj Bajpai. She then did various modelling assignment before her film debut. Career Debut and early success (2013-2018) Surbhi made her acting debut in 2013 with Ivan Veramathiri. She portrayed a college student opposite Vikram Prabhu in this successful film. Rediff.com wrote, "Surabhi is perfectly cast. She brightens up all the scenes she appears in and seems totally natural and fresh." Hindustan Times said, "Debutant Surabhi can be impressive with some guidance." She received SIIMA Award for Best Female Debut - Tamil and Vijay Award for Best Debut Actress nominations for her performance. In 2014, she first appeared as a chain smoker in Velaiyilla Pattathari alongside Dhanush. It was one of the most successful Tamil films of the year. Deccan Chronicle noted, "Surabhi in cameo fits the bill." She next appeared in a cameo in Jeeva. In 2015, she made her Telugu debut and appeared opposite Sundeep Kishan in Beeruva. Times of India wrote, "Surbhi is good in her role but she could have worked better in the drunk scene." Surbhi had four releases in 2016. Firstly, she portrayed a dog lover opposite Sharwanand in Express Raja. It was a commercial success. The Hindu noted, "Surbhi looks pretty. Though she has a small role she does her part well." Next, she appeared opposite Jai in Pugazh, a box office average. She then appeared in Attack opposite Manchu Manoj. Her final release of the year came with Gentleman opposite Nani, portraying a young entrepreneur. It become a commercial success at the box office. Firstpost noted, "Surabhi as Aishwarya is simple and naïve, like the character demands." While Deccan Chronicle