Sai Pallavi is an Indian actress, dancer, and doctor. She acts in Telugu and Tamil films and is one of the top-paid actresses. She is known for her natural look and strong roles.
Bio:
Real Name: Sai Pallavi Senthamarai Kannan
Nickname: Natural Star, Malar (from Premam)
Profession: Actress, Dancer, Doctor
Famous For: Portraying strong, independent women in South Indian cinema; Breakthrough role as Malar in Premam (2015)
Height:
- in centimeters – 165 cm
- in meters – 1.65 m
- in feet inches – 5’ 5”
Weight:
- in kilograms – 55 kg
- in pounds – 121 lbs
Body Measurements: 34-26-34 inches
Eye Colour: Dark Brown
Hair Colour: Black
Personal Life:
Date of Birth: 9 May 1992
Age (as of 2025): 33 Years
Birthplace: Kotagiri, Tamil Nadu, India
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Nationality: Indian
Hometown: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
School: Avila Convent School, Coimbatore
College: Tbilisi State Medical University, Georgia
Educational Qualification: MBBS (2016); Passed FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) in 2020
Religion: Hinduism
Caste: Badaga
Food Habit: Vegetarian
Hobbies: Dancing, Travelling, Watching Films, Choreography
Family:
Father: Senthamara Kannan (Central Excise Officer)
Mother: Radha Kannan (Homemaker)
Brother: N/A
Sister: Pooja Kannan (Younger; Actress)
Husband: N/A
Children: N/A
Relationships & More:
Marital Status: Unmarried
Affairs/Boyfriends: Not Known (Rumours with director A.L. Vijay in 2018-19, unconfirmed)
Controversies: Trolled in 2022 for comparing Kashmiri Pandits exodus with cow vigilantism in an interview
Career:
Debut:
- Tamil – Dhaam Dhoom (2008, uncredited child artist)
- Malayalam – Premam (2015, as Malar; also choreographed)
- Telugu – Fidaa (2017, as Bhanumathi)
Notable Films: Premam (2015), Kali (2016), Fidaa (2017), Middle Class Abbayi (2017), Maari 2 (2018), Love Story (2021), Shyam Singha Roy (2021), Gargi (2022), Amaran (2024), Thandel (2025)
Upcoming Projects: Mere Raho (2025, Hindi debut opposite Junaid Khan), Ramayana: Part 1 (2026, as Sita), Ramayana: Part 2 (2027, as Sita)
Other Work: Dance reality shows (Ungalil Yaar Adutha Prabhu Deva, 2008; Dhee Ultimate Dance Show, 2009); Netflix anthology Paava Kadhaigal (2020)
Records/Achievements: First South Indian song “Rowdy Baby” (Maari 2) to hit 1 billion YouTube views; Forbes India 30 Under 30 (2020); Highest-paid South Indian actresses
Awards:
- Filmfare Awards South (6): Best Female Debut – South (2015, Premam); Best Actress – Telugu (2018, Fidaa; 2022, Love Story); Critics Best Actress – Telugu (2022, Shyam Singha Roy & Virata Parvam); Best Actress – Tamil (2023, Gargi)
- SIIMA Awards (3): Best Debut Female – Malayalam (2015); Best Actress – Telugu (2018); Entertainer of the Year – Female (2022)
- Asianet Film Awards: Special Jury (2016, Premam); Most Popular Actress (2017, Kali)
- Tamil Nadu State Film Award; Kalaimamani (2021, announced 2025)
Favorites:
Actor: Kamal Haasan, Suriya, Mammootty
Actress: Jyothika, Simran
Food: Chocolates, Sweets
Color: Pink, Blue
Character: Abhimanyu (from Mahabharata)
Destination: Not Known
Money Factor:
Net Worth (approx.): ₹47 Crore ($5.6 Million)
Salary (per film): ₹8-12 Crore (recent films like Amaran & Thandel)
Brand Endorsements: Kalyan Jewellers, Various South Indian brands (Rejected ₹2 Crore fairness cream deal)