Bruna Abdullah
Bruna Abdullah is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Bruna Abdullah began their career in 2010 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 16 years. With 30 credits to their name, Bruna Abdullah remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Bruna Abdullah is one of the most closely watched talents of their generation, with a rapidly growing body of acclaimed work.
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Biography
Bruna Abdullah is a Brazilian-born actress and model who works primarily in Hindi cinema, known for her roles in Bollywood films and item numbers. She appeared in Desi Boyz (2011) alongside Akshay Kumar and John Abraham, Billa II (2012) with Ajith Kumar, and Jai Ho (2014) with Salman Khan, and won the Kalakar Award for Best International Youth Icon for her work in Billa II. Born in Porto Alegre, Brazil, to an Arab mother and Brazilian father, she began modeling at age sixteen before transitioning to acting, bringing a distinct international presence to her roles. She also appeared in Mastizaade (2016) and Yea Toh Two Much Ho Gayaa (2016), continuing to work in mainstream Hindi commercial cinema.
Career Milestones
Bollywood debut with item song 'Rehem Kare'
Breakthrough item song 'Subha Hone Na De' opposite Akshay Kumar
View film →Lead role as Sameera in Tamil blockbuster Billa II alongside Ajith Kumar
View film →Won Kalakar Award for Best International Youth Icon
Role as Anne in Salman Khan's Jai Ho
View film →Iconic Roles
Billa II
Lead role as the love interest of the titular character in this Tamil action film starring Ajith Kumar. Her performance earned her the Kalakar Award for Best International Youth Icon.
I Hate Luv Storys
Played Giselle in this romantic comedy alongside Sonam Kapoor and Imran Khan, one of her early notable Bollywood appearances.
Desi Boyz
Appeared in the popular item number 'Subha Hone Na De' alongside Akshay Kumar and John Abraham, which became one of her most recognized Bollywood moments.
Jai Ho
Played Anne in Salman Khan's social drama Jai Ho, adding to her presence in mainstream Bollywood productions.
Defining Moments
Item number 'Rehem Kare' — her very first Bollywood appearance as a dancer/performer
This was Bruna's entry point into Bollywood, marking the start of her career trajectory from model to recognized actress in Indian cinema.
Item number 'Subha Hone Na De' — a high-energy dance performance alongside Akshay Kumar and John Abraham
This item song became Bruna Abdullah's Bollywood breakthrough moment, introducing her to mainstream Hindi cinema audiences and making her a recognized face in the industry.
View film →Lead role as Sameera — a full-fledged antagonist/femme fatale performance in a major Tamil action franchise
Her most substantial acting role to date; playing Sameera in one of Tamil cinema's most anticipated sequels earned her the Kalakar Award for Best International Youth Icon and established her cross-industry credibility.
View film →Role as Anne alongside Salman Khan
Appearing in a Salman Khan-led blockbuster gave Bruna significant mainstream visibility and confirmed her place in high-profile Bollywood productions.
View film →Bruna Abdullah by the Numbers
If you watched every Bruna Abdullah film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 14 hours. Most-paired with Vidyut Jamwal — 2 films together.
Filmography
See all 30 credits →
Collaboration Network
The Constellation
Top 6 most-paired collaborators. Bubble size and line thickness reflect how many films they share with Bruna Abdullah.
Career Analytics
Genre Breakdown
Language Distribution
Films by Decade
Top Co-Actors
See all →Bruna Abdullah has worked most frequently with Vidyut Jamwal (2 films), Sameer Dattani (2 films), Mohnish Bahl (2 films), Sonam Kapoor (2 films), and Sushmita Mukherjee (2 films).
Did You Know?
Bruna Abdullah is a Brazilian model and actress who primarily works in Indian cinema.
She began her career as a model before transitioning to acting in Bollywood films.
Bruna Abdullah gained recognition for her appearance in the song 'Subha Hone Na De' from the film Desi Boyz.
She has appeared in Tamil and Telugu films in addition to Hindi cinema.
Bruna Abdullah participated in the reality show Bigg Boss (Hindi season 6) in 2012.