Aditi Balan is an Indian actress who mainly works in Tamil and Malayalam films. Aditi is best known for playing the titular role in the film Aruvi. Her performance in the film is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by Film Companion.

Career

In 2017 she got the opportunity to play a lead role in the film, Aruvi. It was one of the biggest hits in 2017, and her performance was unanimously praised by critics. She received many accolades for Aruvi including Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Tamil. In 2024, she acted in the Telugu film Saripodhaa Sanivaaram.

Filmography

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Films

List of films and roles
YearFilmRoleLanguageNotesRef.
2017AruviAruviTamilDebut in Lead Role
2021Kutty StoryKuchuSegment: Aadal Paadal
Cold CaseMedha PadmajaMalayalamDebut in Malayalam cinema
2022PadavettuShyma
2023ShaakuntalamPriyamvadaTeluguDebut in Telugu cinema
Karumegangal KalaigindranaKanmaniTamil
VelaMalayalam
2024Captain MillerPrincess ShakunthalaTamil
Saripodhaa SanivaaramBhadraTelugu
LinemancollectorTamilCameo appearance

Television

List of web series and roles
YearWeb SerieRoleNetworkNotesRef.
2021NavarasaBhagyalakshmiNetflixSegment: Payasam
2023Story of ThingsVannamayilSonyLIVSegment: Cellular

Awards and nominations

List of awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryFilmResultRef.
2018Ananda Vikatan Cinema AwardsBest Debut ActressAruviWon
Edison AwardsWon
Filmfare Awards SouthBest Actress – TamilNominated
Critics Best Actress – TamilWon
Norway Tamil Film Festival AwardsBest ActressWon
South Indian International Movie AwardsBest Actress – TamilNominated
Best Debut Actress – TamilNominated
Best Actress (Critics) – TamilWon
Techofes AwardsBest Debut FemaleWon
Vijay AwardsBest Debut ActressWon[unreliable source?]

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