Aditi Balan

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. In 2024, she acted in the Telugu film Saripodhaa Sanivaaram.

Filmography

Films

Television

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