Sai Pallavi
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Sai Pallavi Senthamarai Kannan (pronounced[saɪpaˈləvi]; born 9 May 1992) is an Indian actress who primarily works in Tamil and Telugu cinema. Known for her natural, next-door girl appeal and her portrayals of women in challenging circumstances, she has received several accolades, including a Tamil Nadu State Film Award, seven Filmfare Awards South and three SIIMA Awards. One of South India's highest-paid actresses, she was featured in Forbes India's 2020 list of "30 Under 30". She was honoured with Kalaimamani in 2021 by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Following early appearances as a child artist and background dancer in uncredited roles, as well as participation in regional television dance shows and commercial advertisements, Sai Pallavi was approached for her breakthrough role while pursuing her medical studies at Tbilisi State Medical University in Georgia. Her mainstream career as a leading actress began with Alphonse Puthren's 2015 romantic Malayalam film Premam, in which her performance as Malar received widespread critical acclaim and earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South. In 2017, she made her debut in Telugu cinema with Fidaa, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu.
Pallavi has since starred in several notable feature projects, including Kali (2016), Middle Class Abbayi (2017), Maari 2 (2018), Paava Kadhaigal (2020), Love Story (2021), Shyam Singha Roy (2021), Gargi (2022), Amaran (2024), and Thandel (2025). Her track "Rowdy Baby" from Maari 2 became the first South Indian video song to achieve one billion views on YouTube. Her performances in Gargi, Amaran, and Love Story earned her Filmfare Awards for Best Actress in Tamil and Telugu, while her work in Shyam Singha Roy and Virata Parvam (2022) secured her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Telugu.
Early life and education
Sai Pallavi Senthamarai Kannan was born on 9 May 1992 into a Badaga family in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. Her ancestral hometown is Kotagiri in the Nilgiris district. She was born to Senthamarai Kannan, a Central Excise officer and former football player, and Radha Kannan, a dancer. Growing up in a household that emphasized both physical athletics and artistic expression, Pallavi developed a passion for sports from an early age and is an avid badminton player. Her younger sister, Pooja Kannan, also entered the film industry as an actress.
Pallavi was raised in Coimbatore and completed her primary and secondary education at Avila Convent School. Following the completion of her schooling, she chose to pursue higher studies in medicine abroad and enrolled at the Tbilisi State Medical University in Georgia. She completed her medical training and graduated with a Medical Degree (MD) in 2016, a degree recognized by the Medical Council of India. On 31 August 2020, Pallavi took and successfully passed the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) held in Trichy to validate her foreign medical qualifications in India. Despite completing her medical education, she chose not to register as a practicing medical physician, electing instead to pursue a full-time career in acting and cinema. In addition to her native Badaga, Pallavi is multilingual and speaks Tamil, English, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, and Georgian.
Acting career
Early career (2005–2013)
Pallavi's initial foray into the film industry began with uncredited roles as a background dancer and junior artist. She made her first on-screen appearance as a child artist in the Tamil film Kasthuri Maan (2005). She later appeared as a junior artist in Dhaam Dhoom (2008), where she can be seen in the background. Prior to these minor roles, her natural inclination toward performing arts was evident during her schooling years in Coimbatore, where she frequently participated in cultural events and local dance competitions. Despite these early brushes with the camera, she did not immediately pursue full-time acting opportunities, prioritizing her primary and secondary education instead.
Her early dance career included participation in television reality shows. In 2008, she competed in the Tamil dance show Ungalil Yaar Adutha Prabhu Deva on Vijay TV, followed by her participation in Dhee Ultimate Dance Show (D4) in 2009, where she was a finalist. Her high-energy performances on television earned her a significant following among regional audiences, introducing her distinct dance style characterized by fluidity and expressive micro-facial movements. These televised competitions laid the groundwork for her future cinematic breakthrough, as video archives from these shows eventually caught the attention of filmmakers years later.
During this period, she also appeared in television advertisements and acted in the short film Kaatchi Pizhai. also she was the first choice for the film happy days by sekhar kamula but she didn't accept because of her studies. Director Sekhar Kammula had initially envisioned her for a role in his coming-of-age musical drama Happy Days (2007) after noticing her on a dance reality show. However, Pallavi turned down the offer to focus entirely on finishing her school education, maintaining her family's commitment to academics.
Breakthrough (2014–2016)
She was the first choice for the female lead in Madras (2014) opposite Karthi. Director Pa. Ranjith had initially approached her for the role of Kalaiarasi, a strong-willed girl from North Chennai. While Pallavi found the script compelling, she ultimately declined the offer to ensure it did not conflict with her medical studies at Tbilisi State Medical University in Georgia, leading the makers to eventually cast Catherine Tresa.
Pallavi was in her pre-final year of medical school in Georgia, entirely focused on her exams, Malayalam film-director Alphonse Puthren had approached her six years before, through clippings from a reality show which she had participated, showcased in Facebook. Alphonse initially gave her an offer to act in his film which she refused, and after six years, he phoned to Pallavi, in which she thought him as a stalker and wanted to lodge a police complaint on him. But later misunderstood after Alphonse forcibly introduced himself. Then, she accepted the role of Malar in his film Premam. But, he originally wanted to cast Asin for the role of "Malar," but the character was later rewritten to be a Tamilian. The character's cultural identity shift allowed Pallavi to utilize her native Tamil accent, creating a unique linguistic juxtaposition within a mainstream Malayalam film that resonated deeply with cross-border audiences across South India.
In 2014, five members of the film team actually flew to Coimbatore to officially audition her. Once finalized, Sai Pallavi flew back to India and shot her scenes as Malar, a lecturer entirely during her college holidays. The moment her shooting schedule wrapped up, she flew right back to Georgia to continue her medical exams, completely detaching herself from acting. The film went on to become an unprecedented cultural phenomenon, with her realistic, no-makeup portrayal of an organic, flawed character receiving immense praise from critics and moviegoers alike. She went on to win several "Best Female Debut" awards that year, including the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.
After that, she received an offer to star in Meyaadha Maan (2017) opposite Vaibhav, but the project did not materialize. Director Rathna Kumar had envisioned her for the emotionally demanding role of S. Madhumitha, but scheduling conflicts with her final medical examinations forced her to opt out, paving the way for Priya Bhavani Shankar to make her feature film debut in the role. She got a call from dulquer to act opposite him Anjali in the 2016 film Kali. The high-intensity thriller demanded a sharp contrast from her previous comforting role, requiring her to showcase domestic vulnerability and rising psychological dread. For her role she received a nomination for Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam.
Career progression and fluctuations (2017–2019)

The year 2017 marked her debut in Telugu cinema with Sekhar Kammula's romantic drama Fidaa, in the role of Bhanumathi, a feisty village girl from Telangana. To prepare for the film, she worked extensively with language coaches to master the unique dialect and cadence of the Telangana region, rendering her own lines seamlessly. Her performance in the film was highly acclaimed and was regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by Film Companion. She went on to win her first Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for her role.
During this peak period, director Sandeep Reddy Vanga initially approached her to play the female lead, Preethi, in the romantic drama Arjun Reddy (2017) opposite Vijay Deverakonda. However, Pallavi declined the offer due to her discomfort with the film's highly intense theme, depictions of physical abuse, and extensive onscreen intimacy, leading the makers to eventually cast Shalini Pandey. Later that year, she starred in the action comedy film Middle Class Abbayi alongside Nani, which emerged as a major critical and commercial success.
Her next project came when director A. L. Vijay announced that he would direct her in a script he had written "three and a half years ago" for Lyca Productions. He chose to cast Sai Pallavi after a planned Tamil remake of the Malayalam film Charlie (2015) with R. Madhavan was shelved. After securing her dates, Vijay finalized his technical crew, including cinematographer Nirav Shah and editor Anthony. This project, released as Diya, marked her official Tamil debut after she had previously stepped away from, been replaced in, or experienced the cancellation of several high-profile projects. Notably, she had been cast and successfully auditioned for a doctor's role in Mani Ratnam's Kaatru Veliyidai (2017) opposite Karthi, but was ultimately not cast because the director preferred a visually older actress, with the role subsequently going to Aditi Rao Hydari. She also opted out of Vijay Chander's Sketch (2017) before production, while her planned films Charlie and Rajiv Menon's Sarvam Thaala Mayam were indefinitely postponed. Diya, a Tamil–Telugu bilingual, ultimately had an average run at the box office.
In May 2018, it was announced that Vijay Deverakonda would collaborate with debutant director Bharat Kamma for Dear Comrade. While the first look poster was unveiled on 9 May 2018, and Pallavi was the original choice for the female lead, she ultimately declined the script due to the extensive lip-lock scenes required in the narrative. Her strict professional boundaries regarding onscreen intimacy generated widespread discussion in regional media, highlighting her selective nature regarding artistic scripts over mainstream expectations.
Later in 2018, she starred in the action-comedy Maari 2, a sequel to Maari (2015), opposite Dhanush under the direction of Balaji Mohan. A song from the movie, "Rowdy Baby", choreographed by Prabhu Deva and assisted by Jani Master, became a massive viral sensation. The project carried special personal significance for Pallavi, who had been eliminated in the semi-finals of the dance reality show Ungalil Yaar Adutha Prabhudeva ten years prior. Meeting and collaborating with Prabhu Deva on the exact same sets where she was once eliminated became a full-circle milestone. Released on YouTube on 12 January 2019, the music video set historical milestones, becoming the first South Indian song to exceed 1.5 billion views.
Around the same time, she started filming for the romantic drama Padi Padi Leche Manasu (2018) opposite Sharwanand, which ultimately failed to perform at the box office. Following its commercial failure, Pallavi made headlines when she refused to accept the remaining portion of her agreed remuneration as a gesture of goodwill and solidarity with the producers. This ethical approach earned her widespread praise within the industry.
In early 2019, she was approached to star opposite Mahesh Babu in the action-drama Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020), directed by Anil Ravipudi. However, she chose to decline the role as she felt her character lacked adequate substance and narrative significance, leading the production team to cast Rashmika Mandanna instead. Similarly, she turned down the female lead role in Desingh Periyasamy's romantic comedy Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020) opposite Dulquer Salmaan, with the role eventually going to Ritu Varma. Later in 2019, director Vetrimaaran approached her for a critical role in the action drama Asuran (2019) opposite Dhanush. She ultimately opted out because the tight production schedule did not permit the extensive technical and creative preparation she felt the complex role required, and she was subsequently replaced by Ammu Abhirami.
In 2019, she played Nithya Lakshmi, a non-verbal autistic character, in the psychological thriller Athiran opposite Fahadh Faasil. Despite limited dialogue, she delivered a nuanced performance, using her expressions and body language to portray Nithya's struggles. To authentically mirror the character's unique motor movements and cognitive responses, she engaged in pre-production research and spent time interacting with specialized trainers. Her next release was the Tamil political drama NGK, opposite Suriya and directed by Selvaraghavan. She portrayed Geetha Kumari, a multi-faceted character who experiences complex emotional shifts in response to her husband's entry into politics. Although the film received mixed reviews from critics, it concluded its run as a commercial success.
Established actress (2020–2025)
In 2020, she was recognised by Forbes magazine as one of India's 30 under 30. She was the only person from film industry in that list. This inclusion highlighted her substantial economic influence and widespread marketability within the highly competitive regional film landscapes. She also acted in a Netflix anthology film series Paava Kadhaigal segment Oor Iravu directed by Vetrimaaran. She portrayed Sumathi, a character caught in a complex situation. The narrative explores the clash between love, societal pressures, and notions of honor, with Sumathi's character at the center of this conflict, earning a nomination for SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Tamil.
In early 2021, she was approached by production teams to star in high-profile Tamil films alongside top stars, including Vijay and Ajith Kumar. However, because the proposed female characters lacked significant narrative depth, she turned down the offers. Pallavi publicly maintained that she preferred focusing her creative energy on scripts where the female protagonist has significant agency and dramatic narrative weight rather than appearing in conventional decorative roles alongside established stars. That same year, she was also approached by director Meher Ramesh to play the pivotal role of Chiranjeevi's younger sister, Mahalakshmi, in Bhola Shankar (2023), a Telugu remake of the Tamil film Vedalam (2015). Pallavi declined the offer, later clarifying at a public promotional event that she harbor a general hesitation and fear toward acting in remakes; the character was subsequently portrayed by Keerthy Suresh.
In 2021, she starred in the romantic drama Love Story directed by Sekhar Kammula alongside Naga Chaitanya for the first time and in her second collaboration with Sekhar Kammula after Fidaa (2017)
Her next periodic-based film Shyam Singa Roy opposite Nani in their second collaboration after MCA where she portrayed Maithreyi, a captivating devadasi in 1970s Kolkata. A song from the movie "Pranavalaya" received praise and showcases her dance skills. Her performances in both Love Story and Shyam Singha Roy earned her the Critics Award and the Best Actress award at the Filmfare Awards South.
In 2022 she appeared in Telugu film Virata Parvam opposite Rana Daggubati. Set against the backdrop of the Naxalite movement in 1990s Telangana where she portrayed Vennela. The film was released theatrically on 17 June 2022. But though it received positive reviews the movie and underperformed at the box-office. A critic for Pinkvilla rated the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Sai Pallavi's glorious performance is the only thing that keeps the love story from seeming farcical and flimsy". Director Gautham Ramachandran announced his new female-oriented film, who earlier directed Richie (2017). Pallavi was chosen to play a lead after Jyothika denied. The film was announced on 9 May 2022 with the makers releasing a special glimpse of the film. For her Tamil film Gargi, she dubbed her own lines in both Telugu and Kannada. Her performance received widespread acclaim and portrayed the character with depth and conviction, earning praise for her emotive acting and natural screen presence. Her portrayal added a significant dimension to the film's narrative, making her a standout in the cast. Her performances in both Virata Parvam and Gargi earned her the Critics Award and the Best Actress award at the Filmfare Awards South.
Her only film in the year 2024 which was in Tamil titled Amaran along with Sivakarthikeyan produced by Kamal Hassan under Raaj Kamal Films International directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy. she played Indhu Rebecca Varghese, wife of Major Mukund Varadarajan. Her acting in the film has been widely praised for its authenticity and ability to convey a range of complex emotions. But some critics have pointed out that Pallavi's Malayalam accent in the film was not entirely authentic, and that her character, while emotionally impactful, felt somewhat underutilized in the film. The film became a sleeper hit at the box office, emerged as the second highest-grossing Tamil film of 2024, garnering widespread critical acclaim for its engaging screenplay, based on the real life incidents revolving around veteran Indian army officer. For her performance, she earned her 7th filmfare award for Best Actress.
In 2025, she played the female lead opposite Naga Chaitanya titled Thandel, making it their second film collaboration after Love Story. Based on a real-life incident that occurred in 2018, depicting how Pakistani forces captured a fisherman from Srikakulam in international waters. The film emerged a commercial success. Her portrayal of Satya solidified her reputation as a powerful and engaging performer. Avad Mohammad of OTTPlay wrote, "On the whole, Thandel is a deeply moving romantic drama, elevated by outstanding performances from Pallavi and Chaitanya. Her command over the colloquial rural diction added a high degree of emotional realism, enhancing the overall cinematic experience."
The following year, it was revealed that Pallavi had been the original choice for the lead role in the Telugu action comedy-drama Maa Inti Bangaaram (2026), directed by B. V. Nandini Reddy and produced by Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Raj Nidimoru under Tralala Moving Pictures. Initially conceived under the working title Kodalu, the project was planned as a light-hearted, comical family drama written specifically with Pallavi's soft, natural screen presence in mind. However, due to scheduling conflicts and her pre-existing commitments, Pallavi was unable to allocate dates for the film. Samantha subsequently stepped in to play the lead role herself, prompting writer Raj Nidimoru and director Nandini Reddy to significantly rewrite the script. They modified the narrative to incorporate heavy action elements and a more dynamic character arc tailored to Samantha's strengths, and the film ultimately emerged as a major commercial success, grossing over ₹100 crore worldwide.
Career Expansion (2026– present)

Since establishing herself as the leading actress in South India, Pallavi will make her first official Hindi film titled Ek Din, reportedly a love story set against the scenic beauty of Sapporo, starring alongside Junaid Khan, son of Aamir Khan, and directed by Sunil Pandey. The film shot in Japan, with some scenes filmed at the Sapporo Snow Festival and initially planned to release in November 2025 but postponed and released May 2026. Critically mixed reviews and appreciated her performance but commercially flop The production faced several meteorological hurdles during the grueling winter schedules in Japan, leading to extensive delays in the post-production rendering workflow. While Bollywood critics noted her screen presence remained highly competitive, the film struggled significantly to establish momentum at the domestic box office.
Upcoming Projecs
In July 2025, Pallavi is officially announced as to portray Goddess Sita opposite Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Yash as Ravan in the upcoming two-part adaptation of Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra. The part 1 of the film will set to release on November 6, 2026 coinciding Diwali. The project represents one of the most capital-intensive cinematic ventures in contemporary Indian cinema, incorporating advanced virtual production methodologies and global VFX collaboration.
In early 2026, Pallavi finalized her highly anticipated screen reunion with Dhanush for his 55th directorial and starring feature, tentatively titled #D55, directed by Rajkumar Periyasamy. Officially titled Om: Chapter 1, the project is structured as an intense period action drama, exploring deep socio-political themes through highly stylized narrative lenses, with principal photography commencing across various historic locations in South India.
In mid-2026, she signed on for a high-profile, untitled cinematic project helmed by veteran director Mani Ratnam, starring alongside Vijay Sethupathi for the first time. The script is reported to be an intricate urban relationship drama featuring complex character arcs, marking her first successful collaboration with the iconic director after her initial replacement years prior.
Media image and artistry

Sai Pallavi is widely recognized as one of the highest-paid and most influential actresses in South Indian cinema. Film critics and media outlets frequently highlight her natural screen persona, emotive micro-expressions, and high-energy dancing abilities, which have become major commercial draws across multi-language film industries. She made her debut as a choreographer with the musical number "Rockaankuthu" in Premam (2015). Beyond her choreography work, her performances in dance numbers such as "Vachinde" from Fidaa (2017), "Rowdy Baby" from Maari 2 (2018), "Saranga Dariya" from Love Story (2021), and "Pranavalaya" from Shyam Singha Roy (2021) gained widespread digital popularity, expanding her pan-Indian recognition.
"Saranga Dariya", adapted from a popular Telangana folk song, reached top positions on national music charts. Singer Mangli received wide appreciation for her vocals, which added a "perfect Telangana nativity to the folk number," while the track was praised for Sai Pallavi's dance rendition. Notably, "Rowdy Baby" became the first South Indian music video to cross one billion views on YouTube.
The press has routinely noted her academic discipline in balancing an active film career with medical studies, having graduated with a Medical Degree (MD) from Tbilisi State Medical University in 2016. Film journalist Subha J. Rao noted that she brings "freshness" to the screen, adding, "Sai Pallavi comes across as someone unafraid to flaunt her unconventional looks, offbeat film choices and lack of pretence." Rediff.com placed her second in its "Top 5 Malayalam Actresses" list of 2016, with Vijay George stating that she "stole everyone's hearts" through her debut performance as Malar in Premam. In 2020, Pallavi was the only actress featured in Forbes India's annual "30 Under 30" list. She was ranked 20th in its list of the most influential stars on Instagram in South Indian cinema for the year 2021. In 2022, Forbes India included her in its inaugural "Showstoppers – India's Top 50 Outperformers" list, honoring individuals across cinema, sports, and business.
Artistic approach and public stances
Pallavi is widely noted for her minimalist acting style, rejection of heavy makeup or cosmetic touch-ups, and unwillingness to alter her natural appearance—including her un-retouched facial skin and acne marks—on screen. Her critically acclaimed performances span multiple languages and include roles in Premam (2015), Kali (2016), Fidaa (2017), Paava Kadhaigal (2020), Love Story (2021), Shyam Singha Roy (2021), Virata Parvam (2022), Gargi (2022), Amaran (2024) and Thandel (2025).
Pallavi gained significant national public attention in 2019 when she turned down a lucrative commercial endorsement deal worth ₹2 crore (equivalent to roughly US$240,000) for a fairness cream brand. Addressing her decision in an interview, she publicly criticized colorism and skin-lightening standards in India, stating:
This is Indian colour. We can't go to foreigners and ask them why they're white... That's their skin colour and this is ours. Africans have their own colour too and they are beautiful. What will I do with the money I get from such an ad? I'll go home and eat three chapatis or rice. I don't have big needs. I see if I can contribute to the happiness of people around me or if I can say that these standards we see are wrong.
—Sai Pallavi
She has consistently spoken against unrealistic beauty standards, emphasizing that individuals "need to be confident about who [they] are and [their] skin colour," while actively advocating for self-acceptance, natural beauty, and body positivity across her public appearances and social media platforms.
Philanthropy
Pallavi's public involvement in humanitarian initiatives began early in her career. In September 2015, she participated in a public walkathon held in Kochi to raise awareness and financial assistance for cancer patients. Her broader philanthropic work includes active participation in COVID-19 relief efforts across South India. During the pandemic, she leveraged her social media influence to encourage fanbase-driven charitable contributions rather than birthday celebrations, leading to direct food and essential relief distribution to vulnerable communities and healthcare workers. Additionally, Pallavi regularly supports grassroots social initiatives, eco-friendly living campaigns, and civic causes promoting education and healthcare access for underprivileged children.
Controversies
Working relationship allegations (2018)
During the promotional phase for the 2018 bilingual film Kanam (titled Diya in Tamil), actor Naga Shourya publicly alleged in an interview that Pallavi displayed short-tempered behavior and threw tantrums on set. Pallavi later addressed the remarks during a promotional event, expressing surprise and clarifying that she always respected her co-stars and maintained a professional demeanor on set, which led to the issue quietly subsiding.
Rejection of fairness cream endorsement (2019)
In 2019, Pallavi attracted public attention after rejecting a commercial advertisement deal worth ₹2 crore (equivalent to ₹2.6 crore or US$310,000 in 2023) for a fairness cream brand. Explaining her decision in subsequent interviews, she stated that she preferred to maintain her natural appearance without heavy makeup and refused to endorse products that could create self-image insecurities regarding skin tone, particularly among young women. Her decision was praised across Indian media as a stand against colorism.
Remarks on Kashmir conflict and religious violence (2022)
In June 2022, during a promotional interview with GreatAndhra for her film Virata Parvam, Pallavi commented on the subjective nature of religious violence. She stated that while the film The Kashmir Files (2022) depicted the tragic violence faced by Kashmiri Pandits during the 1990 exodus, it was philosophically comparable to recent incidents of cow vigilantism, citing an instance where a Muslim truck driver was assaulted and forced to chant "Jai Shri Ram." The snippet went viral on social media, leading to police complaints filed against her in Hyderabad and criticism from political groups who accused her of equating a historic genocide with localized crimes. Pallavi subsequently released a video statement on Instagram clarifying that her remarks were taken out of context, reiterating that she would never trivialize human suffering and that her comments were intended as a universal stance against all forms of violence.
Resurfaced comments on the Indian Army (2024)
In October 2024, during promotions for the military biographical film Amaran, an edited video excerpt from her 2022 interview resurfaced online. In the clip, Pallavi remarked: "People in Pakistan think our army is a terrorist group. But for us, it is them. So, the perspective changes. I don't understand violence." The circulating clip generated online backlash, with social media campaigns calling for a boycott of Amaran and claiming the statement disrespected the armed forces. Media outlets and commentators defended Pallavi, noting that the clip was selectively edited and formed part of a broader pacifist narrative against armed conflict. The film ultimately opened to high box-office returns without commercial disruption.
AI-generated deepfake images (2025)
In September 2025, private photographs from Pallavi's vacation in Australia with her sister, Pooja Kannan, were digitally manipulated using generative AI tools. The altered deepfake images falsely depicted the actress in revealing attire, leading to target trolling online questioning her casting as Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming mythological adaptation Ramayana. On 26 September 2025, Pallavi addressed the fabricated imagery directly by publishing the original video footage from her trip on social media, clarifying that the altered images were fake and reiterating her boundary between personal life and professional work. The incident sparked broader media discourse on AI abuse and celebrity privacy protection in India.
Filmography
Films
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Kasthuri Maan | Unnamed | Tamil | Uncredited | |
| 2008 | Dhaam Dhoom | ||||
| 2011 | Kaatchi Pizhai | Anu | Short film | ||
| 2015 | Premam | Malar | Malayalam | Also choreographed the song "Rockaankuthu" | |
| 2016 | Kali | Anjali | |||
| 2017 | Fidaa | Bhanumathi | Telugu | ||
| Middle Class Abbayi | Pallavi / Chinni | ||||
| 2018 | Diya | Thulasi | Tamil | Bilingual film | |
| Kanam | Telugu | ||||
| Padi Padi Leche Manasu | Vaishali Cherukuri | ||||
| Maari 2 | "Araathu" Aanandhi Mariyappan | Tamil | |||
| 2019 | Athiran | Nithya Lakshmi | Malayalam | ||
| NGK | Geetha Kumari | Tamil | |||
| 2020 | Paava Kadhaigal | Sumathi | Tamil | Netflix Anthology Film Segment: "Oor Iravu" | |
| 2021 | Love Story | Mounika Rani | Telugu | Also co-choreographed the song "Saranga Dariya" with Sekhar | |
| Shyam Singha Roy | Maithreyi / Rosie Singha Roy | ||||
| 2022 | Virata Parvam | Vennela | |||
| Gargi | Gargi | Tamil | |||
| 2024 | Amaran | Indhu Rebecca Varghese | |||
| 2025 | Thandel | Koracha Sathya | Telugu | ||
| 2026 | Ek Din | Meera Ranganathan | Hindi | ||
| Om † | TBA | Tamil | Filming | ||
| Ramayana † | Sita | Hindi | Post-production | ||
| 2027 | Ramayana: Part 2 † | ||||
| Untitled Mani Ratnam film † | TBA | Tamil | Filming |
Television
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Language(s) | Channel | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | Ungalil Yaar Adutha Prabhu Deva? | Contestant | Tamil | Star Vijay | |
| 2010–2011 | Dhee 4 | Telugu | ETV |
Accolades
Pallavi was honoured with Kalaimamani in the year 2021 by the Government of Tamil Nadu. For the film Gargi, She won a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actres. She also won seven Filmfare Awards South from eleven nominations — Best Female Debut – South for Premam, Best Actress – Telugu for Fidaa and Love Story, and Critics Best Actress – Telugu for Shyam Singha Roy and Virata Parvam, and Best Actress – Tamil for Gargi and Amaran.
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