Happy Birthday Sai Pallavi: Ramayana to Thandel, Latest and Upcoming Movies of the Actress

Sai Pallavi turns 32 today on May 9, 2024. (Image: saipallavi.senthamarai/Instagram)

Regarded as one of the most versatile and accomplished actresses in South cinema, Sai Pallavi is known for her work in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films. She started her career on television. Sai Pallavi is known for her incredible acting skills and enjoys a great fan following among the masses. She has always been in the news for choosing unconventional scripts that bring out the best in her. The actress is also known for her candid statements.

Having made her debut with Alphonse Puthren’s superhit film Premam, Sai Pallavi has worked in a number of successful movies like Kali, Maari 2, Love Story, Shyam Singha Roy and Gargi. As the beautiful Sai celebrates her 32nd birthday this year, let’s take a look at her latest flicks and her upcoming projects.

Sai Pallavi: Latest films

1. Love Story

   Directed by Sekhar Kammula, Love Story features Sai Pallavi opposite Naga Chaitanya in the lead roles. The film was released in October 2021 and was an instant hit. It revolves around the story of two neighbours Revanth and Mounica, who share a common love for dance and end up falling for each other.

2. Shyam Singha Roy

   Released in 2021, Sai Pallavi played the role of a Bengali devadasi in the Telugu-language period romantic drama. The story focuses on a filmmaker who discovers a connection with his previous life after being accused of plagiarism.

3. Virata Parvam

   A 2022 film, Virata Parvam features Sai Pallavi opposite Rana Daggubati. Directed by Venu Udugula, the plot is set against the backdrop of naxalism, with events taking place in Telangana during the 1990s. Their love story is what forms the main crux of the film.

4. Gargi

   Counted among one of her best performances, Sai Pallavi-led Gargi initiates important conversations on what happens when a family takes sides with the abuser of the daughter instead of the survivor. The 2022 film also serves as a grim reminder of the 2018 Ayanavaram incident, where a young girl was raped by 17 men for over six months.

Sai Pallavi: Upcoming films

1. Ramayana

   Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana will feature actor Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role of Lord Rama, while Sai Pallavi will portray Mata Sita. While details about the film are yet to be revealed, a few pictures of the actor were recently leaked online. Besides Sai and Ranbir, Lara Dutta and Arun Govil will also play significant roles. The film is expected to hit theatres in 2025.

2. Thandel

   Directed by Chandoo Mondeti, Thandel features Sai Pallavi opposite Naga Chaitanya. The story is inspired by the 2018 incident when Andhra Pradesh fishermen were drifted into Pakistan and taken into custody. While Chaitanya plays one of the hostages, Sai plays his love interest. The film is expected to release in December 2024.

3. Amaran

   A biopic of Major Mukund Varadarajan, the film features Sai Pallavi as the female lead opposite Sivakarthikeyan. The events are set in 2014, revolving around the search operation and the terrorist attack in Shopian, Kashmir. Amaran is slated to release in September this year.