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Rao established herself as "Bollywood's quintessential girl-next-door" after her debut in Telugu films. After making her acting debut in the Telugu film Student No.1 in 2001, she became known for her portrayal of modern, independent and girl-next-door characters in several successful Telugu films, including the blockbuster hits Varsham (2004), Arya (2004), and Jalsa (2008).