Bhubaneswar: Monika Samaddar from Odisha will be seen as a lead actress in a Telugu film soon.

Monika will be playing a major role opposite Srinivasa Rao in a film titled 'Garaga', which is being produced by Kalaka Srinivasa Rao under the banner of Sri Srinivasa Creations.

Besides, the south actress Sunita is also playing a lead role in the film.

Monika Samaddar hails from MV 75 village under Kalimela Block in Malkangiri district of Odisha. Her father is a businessman, and her elder brother is working at a private company in Hyderabad.

After completing her Intermediate education at a private college in Malkangiri, Monika was enrolled in an academy namely 'High-Dance Studio' in Hyderabad to learn dance. After completing 2 years of training in dance, she got roles in a few television soaps. Being impressed by her acting skills, she was offered the Telugu film in a lead role.

Currently, 'Garaga' is being shot in an Island area in Kondapally region in Andhra Pradesh. The film also stars Chadalavada Haribabu, Rambabu, Ramaswamy, Chennakesava, Bhavani, Vijaya, Ravan Lankeshwar, Kali Charan, Ravi Babu, Meera, Rahiman. The promotion of the film will take place soon.