The other two releases underperformed at the box office. Paiyaa was profitable at the box office and earned her a nomination for Best Actress – Tamil at the 58th Filmfare Awards South ceremony. In 2010, Tamannaah played the female lead in three Tamil films- Paiyaa, Sura, and Thillalangadi.
A series of commercially successful films helped her establish a career in Tamil cinema. Tamannaah's performances in Konchem Ishtam Konchem Kashtam and Kanden Kadhalai (both released in 2009) earned her nominations in the Best Actress – Telugu and Best Actress – Tamil categories at the 57th Filmfare Awards South ceremony. Her portrayal of a college student in both films received critical acclaim, with the latter earning her a nomination in the Best Actress – Tamil category at the 55th Filmfare Awards South ceremony.
In 2007, Tamannaah achieved her first success in Telugu and Tamil cinema with Happy Days and Kalloori respectively. None of these films were profitable ventures. The same year she made her Telugu film debut with Sri, and the following year she made her Tamil debut with Kedi. Her first role came in 2005 at the age of 15 with Chand Sa Roshan Chehra in Hindi. Tamannaah is an Indian actress known for her work in Telugu and Tamil films.
