Ritu Varma was introduced to the Telugu film industry with "Pelli Choopulu" (2016). Following the film's massive success, she saw a flood of opportunities in Telugu cinema. She gained recognition through films like "Tuck Jagadish," "Varudu Kavalenu," and "Okka Kshanam." In addition to her work in Telugu, Ritu Varma has acted in numerous Tamil films, earning acclaim with movies such as "Kanam" and "Mark Antony." She has made a significant mark and received the Nandi Award for Best Actress for her role in "Pelli Choopulu."