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Meet Mahesh Babu's Former Co-Star Who Bagged A Role In Mean Girls Musical

Avantika Vandanapu has grabbed the attention of the internet with her work in Mean Girls. However, Avantika began her career in the arc lights with a dance reality show in which she fared as runner up

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She went on to make her acting debut with the Mahesh Babu starrer Brahmotsavam. This was followed by brief roles in films Manantha and Premam.

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Her portrayal of Karen Smith - one of the four Plastics in the recently released Mean Girls musical is what has got her the spotlight.

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Amanda Seyfried - the original Karen Smith - has publicly cheered on the budding actress lauding her for taking ahead the Mean Girls "legacy".

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Prior to this, Avantika led Disney channel original Spin, which featured her in the role of Rhea, a South Asian girl from a conservative family, harbouring aspirations of being a DJ.

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Avantika has also starred in the Rebel Wilson led Netflix film, Senior Year in the role of Janet Singh.

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Avantika Vandanapu will next feature in Disney+ series, A Crown of Wishes, adapted from the book of the same name.

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