| Nandi Award for Best Actress | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best Performance by an actress in a leading role inTelugu cinema |
| Sponsored by | Government of Andhra Pradesh |
| Reward(s) |
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| First award | 1977 |
| Final award | 2016 |
| Most recent winner | Ritu Varma for filmPelli Choopulu |
| Highlights | |
| Most wins | Vijayashanti (4 awards) Jayasudha (4 awards) |
| Total awarded | 40 |
| First winner | Lakshmi |
TheNandi Award for Best Actress was commissioned in 1977. The winner is awarded a "Silver Nandi" and a cash award of₹30,000.[1]
The Actresses with most wins are listed in total order
| Wins | Actress |
|---|---|
| 4 | Vijayashanti,Jayasudha |
| 2 | Laya,Aamani,Lakshmi |
| 1977–1980 |
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| 1981–1990 |
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| 1991–2000 | |
| 2001–2010 |
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| 2011–present |
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