Aditi Balan is an Indian actress who mainly works in Tamil and Malayalam films. Originally an advocate, she 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.Winners of the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018. filmfare.com (16 June 2018). Retrieved 21 January 2019. In 2024, she acted in the Telugu film Saripodhaa Sanivaaram.
Filmography
Films +List of films and roles Year Film Role Language Notes 2015 Yennai Arindhaal Hemanika's student Tamil Uncredited role 2017 Aruvi Aruvi Debut in Lead Role 2021 Kutty Story Kuchu Segment: Aadal Paadal Cold Case Medha Padmaja Malayalam Debut in Malayalam cinema 2022 Padavettu Shyma 2023 Shaakuntalam Priyamvada Telugu Debut in Telugu cinema Karumegangal KalaigindranaKanmaniTamil VelaMalayalam2024Captain MillerPrincess ShakunthalaTamilSaripodhaa SanivaaramBhadraTeluguLinemancollector TamilCameo appearance2026G.D.N PadmavathiTBANon-ViolenceTBA
Television +List of web series and roles Year Web Series Role Network Notes 2021 Navarasa Bhagyalakshmi Netflix Segment: Payasam 2023Story of ThingsVannamayilSonyLIVSegment: Cellular2026ExamMaramalliAmazon Prime Video JioHotstar
Awards and nominations +List of awards and nominations Year Award Category Film Result 2018 Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards Best Debut Actress Aruvi Edison Awards Filmfare Awards South Best Actress – Tamil Critics Best Actress – Tamil Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards Best Actress South Indian International Movie Awards Best Actress – Tamil Best Debut Actress – Tamil Best Actress (Critics) – Tamil Techofes Awards Best Debut Female Vijay Awards Best Debut Actress
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