D'Cruz 's career took a turn for the better with the release of her well-received 2007 film '' Aata '' . She received favourable reviews for her performance as Satya , a college student who is on the run from the home minister 's crooked son by whom she is targeted , when leading a protest and demanding punishment for his crimes . In 2008 , she performed the female lead role in the action film '' Jalsa '' , directed by Trivikram Srinivas . D'Cruz received largely positive remarks , with critics citing that she looked " pretty " , " damn cool " , and " every bit chic and stunning throughout the film " , while being later awarded the Santosham Award , one of five awards for '' Jalsa '' , and the South Scope Style Award , besides garnering a nomination for the Best Actress prize at the 56th Filmfare Awards South . Her first 2009 release , titled '' Kick '' , was likewise declared a box office success , becoming one of the highest-grossing films that year
56th Filmfare Awards South
56th Filmfare Awards South
Ileana D'Cruz