Taapsee made her cinematic debut in 2010 with K. Raghavendra Rao 's romantic musical '' Jhummandi Naadam '' . She played the role of the daughter of a US – based millionaire who comes to India to research traditional Telugu music . Taapsee got three more offers in Telugu prior to the film 's release . Her next film '' Aadukalam '' ( 2011 ) , marked her debut in Tamil cinema . She played the role of an Anglo-Indian girl falling in love with a rural man played by Dhanush . The film , set in the backdrop of Madurai , revolves around cockfights . It was critically acclaimed and proceeded to win six National Film Awards at the 58th National Film Awards ceremony . Speaking about her role , a reviewer from Sify said : " Debutant Taapsee is a promising find and she suits the character of an Anglo-Indian girl to the T. " She returned to the Telugu film industry with '' Vastadu Naa Raju '' ( 2011 ) , opposite Vishnu Manchu . She made a foray into Malayalam cinema later that year , with '' Doubles '' ( 2011 ) , opposite Mammootty and Nadiya Moidu . Paresh C Palicha of Rediff commented : " Taapsee Pannu as Saira Banu , whose entry into the scene becomes the bone of contention between the siblings , has nothing noteworthy to do "
58th National Film Awards
58th National Film Awards
Taapsee Pannu