Pragya Jaiswal (born 12 January 1991) is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Telugu films.

[citation needed] Her career marked a turning point with Kanche, where she played a princess opposite Varun Tej.

[10][11][12] Suresh Kavirayani of Deccan Chronicle noted, "Pragya looks beautiful and perfectly fits her role of a princess.

[citation needed] In 2018, she appeared in Achari America Yatra opposite Vishnu Manchu, which was an average grosser.

[18] Post a three year hiatus, Jaiswal played an IAS officer in Akhanda opposite Nandamuri Balakrishna.

[23] Anuj Kumar of The Hindu stated, "A confident Pragya turns up in a Hindi film for a change and plays the role of an entitled brat without caricaturising it."[24].