Charithra Surya Chandran, professionally known as Charithra Chandran, is a British actress. She is best known for her performances in Bridgerton, Alex Rider, Dune: Prophecy, How to Date Billy Walsh, Fight or Flight, and One Piece.
She rose to international prominence after portraying Edwina Sharma in the second season of Netflix’s Bridgerton and has since established herself as one of the fastest-rising British actresses of South Asian heritage.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Charithra Surya Chandran
- Stage Name: Charithra Chandran
- Born: January 17, 1997
- Age: 29 years old
- Birthplace: Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Occupation: Actress
- Nationality: British
- Height: 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm)
- Ethnicity: British Tamil (Indian Tamil descent)
- Religion: Hinduism
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Chandran
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $2 million USD
Early Life and Education
Charithra Chandran was born on January 17, 1997, in Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chandran, both of whom are medical professionals.
She is of British Tamil ethnicity with roots in Tamil Nadu, India. There is no information about Chandran’s siblings.
Following her parents’ separation when she was two years old, she spent part of her childhood in Tamil Nadu with her paternal grandparents before returning to the United Kingdom.
She later attended Oxford High School and graduated from New College, University of Oxford, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) in 2019.
Career
Charithra Chandran developed an interest in acting while studying at the University of Oxford, where she participated in numerous stage productions and joined the National Youth Theatre.
Although she received a job offer from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) after graduation, she chose to pursue acting professionally.
Her television debut came in 2021 with the second season of Alex Rider, in which she portrayed Sabina Pleasance.
Her breakthrough came in 2022 after starring as Edwina Sharma in Netflix’s global hit Bridgerton, earning widespread praise for her performance.
She subsequently appeared in Star Wars: Visions, How to Date Billy Walsh, Dune: Prophecy, and Fight or Flight, further expanding her international profile.
Her officially announced upcoming projects include portraying Nefertari Vivi (Miss Wednesday) in Netflix’s live-action One Piece, one of her biggest roles to date.
Social Media
- Instagram: @charithra17
- TikTok: @charithra17
Personal Life
Charithra Chandran, 29, is single and has not publicly confirmed being in a relationship. She has no children and stands 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm) tall.
She enjoys dancing, travelling, reading, and advocating for diversity and representation within the entertainment industry.
Net Worth
Charithra Chandran has a net worth of $2 million USD. Her income is primarily generated through film and television acting, voice acting, brand endorsements, modelling campaigns, public appearances, and other entertainment ventures.
Filmography
- Eternals
- The Talents
- Class S
- Good Intentions
- How to Date Billy Walsh
- Maya: Birth of a Superhero
- Fight or Flight
- Christmas Karma
Television
- Alex Rider
- Bridgerton
- Star Wars: Visions
- Dune: Prophecy
- One Piece