Sexiest South Indian Women of All Time

Sexiest South Indian Women of All Time under Sex, Bollywood, Women, Celebs, Hot Photos

This isn't a list where C-grade stars who only appear in "those kind of" movies are going to make an appearance. We mean to put together women who have achieved success and fame with hard work; but nevertheless have the 'oomph' factor working for them. Here's our top 10 sexy women of true South Indian origin; after all when even the Ajanta and Ellora caves are paying tribute to the Dravidian women, why wouldn't we!

Sridevi : Notice how we used a older image for Hema Malini but a current photo for Sridevi?

An eternal beauty and one of India's most successful actresses -- Sridevi is our pick for the top spot.

Though she's known nationwide from her hindi films, Sridevi began her career down South.

Born Shree Amma Yanger in Meenampatti village, Tamil Nadu, Sridevi captured men's hearts throughout the 70s and 80s.

She's starred alongside every major actor of her era and yes, there will always be that "wet saree" song from Mr. India.

Shilpa Shetty:

Do we really need to describe her? She's Manglorean and very hot -- thus, making the list.

Beyond that, chances are you already know enough about this woman.

Hema Malini:

Ethereal is the word that comes to mind when talking about Hema Malini and she definitely deserves to be in this list among her younger peers.

This 'Dream Girl' of yesteryears had all the oomph factor when dressed in a saree, shooting the screen with melting looks that only she is capable of.

A Tamilian by birth, Hema Malini married fellow actor Dharmendra and is now mother to Esha Deol, a woman who seems to have been blessed with all the right genes.

Aishwarya Rai:

Love her or hate her, she is definitely a name when it comes to being known as a sexy woman.

Aishwarya Rai has become a household name not just in India but globally too.

Born in Mangalore, Karnataka, her rise to fame was inevitable; one look with her sleepy green eyes and people are hooked.

From being known as a model, to a Miss India Runner Up to being Miss World, she has now earned a place in the Indian film industry and 'sexy' is just another feather to her cap.

Rambha:

A native of Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh, Rambha's fans call her Thudayazhaki' ("gorgeous thighs") -- for good reason.

One of the most popular glamour girls in South cinema, Rambha has appeared in films from all four southern states.

She's even acted in Hindi, Bengali and even Bhojpuri films.

Now 33, and engaged to a Canada-based Sr Lankan business man, Rambha continues act and produce films proving she's not just on-screen 'eye candy'.

Rekha:

This is one bombshell of the South who has created waves with her magnetic sex appeal since the 1970s.

Doe eyed, dusky with an innate sense of style and the drive to keep re-inventing her looks, Rekha oozes sex appeal that seems to get only stronger each passing year.

Born in Chennai to Gemini Ganeshan (Tamil actor) and Pushpavalli (Telugu actress), this is one hot woman who was born with fame marked on her pretty little forehead.

Nayanthara:

We don't know the story behind how Diana Mariam Kurian (her real name) became Nayantara but really, does it matter?

One of the hottest actresses at the moment (a native of Tiruvalla, Kerala),

Nayantara grew up all over India thanks to her father being an Indian Air Force official.

She's starred in smash hits such as Chandramukhi opposite Rajnikanth and Billa (Tamil) and her sultry looks only add to her success.

Deepika Padukone:

A model-turned-actress but one who was lucky enough to make her Bollywood debut in a major blockbuster release (Om Shanti Om opposite Shah Rukh Khan)

-- only her second film! A Bangalore native of Mangalorean origin,

Deepika is the daughter of badminton champion Prakash Padukone.

Her dusky skin tone and sleek eyes have already garnered her a massive fan-following -- and at just 24, she's only just begun her film career.

Sheetal Mallar:

Born in Mumbai to a Mangalorian family, Sheetal Mallar is probably one of the best known super models of India.

Tall, sharp featured and with a mane of gorgeous curls you can't take your eyes off,

this dusky goddess of the ramp is a well known brand ambassador for names like Maybelline, Motorola, and her most recent TV ad campaign was for Wild Stone deodrant.

Padma Lakshmi:

Probably the most famous South Indian woman in the Western world right now (yes, more people know her by name than Aishwarya Rai).

Padma Parvati Lakshmi was born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu but grew up in the US.

She's the host of hit reality show Top Chef and was well-know for her marriage to controversial novelist Salman Rushdie (they later divorced in 2007).

Laksmi began her career as a top model before making her name in world of food and television.