Acting
May 8, 1992
Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu, India
Sai Pallavi
Acting
Biography
Sai Pallavi Senthamarai Kannan (born 9 May 1992), is an Indian actress, dancer, and physician who predominantly works in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema. She appeared as a contestant on the dance reality shows *Ungalil Yaar Adutha Prabhu Deva* (2008) and *Dhee Ultimate Dance Show* (2009) before beginning her acting career. Pallavi made her acting debut as the college lecturer Malar in Alphonse Puthren's romantic drama *Premam* (2015), for which she received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South. She followed this with Sameer Thahir's *Kali* (2016) and made her Telugu debut in Sekhar Kammula's romance *Fidaa* (2017). Her subsequent work includes *Middle Class Abbayi* (2017), *Maari 2* (2018), *Athiran* (2019), the anthology *Paava Kadhaigal* (2020), *Love Story* (2021), *Shyam Singha Roy* (2021), the period drama *Virata Parvam* (2022), and the social courtroom drama *Gargi* (2022). Pallavi portrayed Indu Rebecca Varghese in Rajkumar Periasamy's biographical war drama *Amaran* (2024), opposite Sivakarthikeyan, and starred alongside Naga Chaitanya in Chandoo Mondeti's romantic drama *Thandel* (2025). She made her Hindi-film debut with the romantic drama *Ek Din* (2026), alongside Junaid Khan, and played Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's mythological film *Ramayana: Part 1* (2026), opposite Ranbir Kapoor. She received the Kalaimamani honour from the Government of Tamil Nadu in 2021 and has won seven Filmfare Awards South, a Tamil Nadu State Film Award, and three SIIMA Awards.
Feature Films (24)
A heroic true story of Major Mukund Varadarajan, an Indian Army officer who displayed extraordinary bravery during a counterterrorism mission in Kashmir’s Shopian district. The film captures his courage in protecting his nation and the devotion of his wife Indhu Rebecaa Varghese.
Amaran
When a schoolteacher's father is arrested for the rape of a 10-year-old girl, the media storm surrounding the case has lawyers reluctant about defending the accused. An inexperienced advocate with a speech disability agrees to take up the case despite the stiff opposition and ridicule from his association. It is now up to them to build their defence and prove that the man accused of committing the crime did not do it.
Gargi
An ancient epic follows a young prince and princess whose marriage and subsequent exile mark the beginning of a legendary journey. Their story of love, duty and destiny sets the stage for greater challenges ahead.
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend
Fisherman Raju is deeply in love with Satya. However, at one point, she urges him to stop going to the sea and look for other jobs. Ignoring her plea, Raju ventures out and accidentally drifts into Pakistani waters, where he is arrested.
Thandel
Dino is in love with his colleague Meera but lacks the courage to express his feelings. He finally gets his chance during the company trip. He makes a wish to be with Meera for just one day, and his wish comes true.
Ek Din
Three stages in George's life, and three girls he encounters in each stage.
Premam
Television & Series (3)
At times dark, at times disturbing, four short films explore stories of those who dare to dream and desire — and those determined to stand in their way.
Paava Kadhaigal
The Pearle Maaney Show is a popular Malayalam-language celebrity talk show hosted by Indian actress and television presenter Pearle Maaney. The series features fun, casual interviews and engaging segments with various guest stars.
Pearle Maaney Show
Hosted by India's biggest superstar, Amitabh Bachchan, one of the biggest shows is here to entertain millions, change lives and make dreams come true.
