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​From Vijay to Ajith Kumar: Trisha Krishnan’s iconic journey with South Indian superstars​

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| ETimes.in | Last updated on - Jul 3, 2025, 14:40 IST
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From Vijay to Ajith Kumar: Trisha Krishnan’s iconic journey with South Indian superstars

Over the past two decades, Trisha Krishnan has reigned as one of South India’s most beloved actresses. With charm, versatility, and grace, she has acted alongside nearly every top male superstar in the Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Telugu film industries. Here’s a look at some of her most iconic on-screen pairings that have stood the test of time.

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Vijay – Ghilli (2004)

Trisha’s chemistry with Thalapathy Vijay in Ghilli remains legendary. As Dhanalakshmi, she brought innocence and spunk to a high-octane action film. The film was a blockbuster, and their pairing became one of the most iconic in Tamil cinema.

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Surya – Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002)

Trisha’s debut in Tamil cinema saw her opposite Suriya in this romantic drama. Their natural performances and quiet love story resonated with audiences, marking a promising start to her career.

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Vikram – Saamy (2003)

Paired with Vikram as a bubbly Brahmin girl opposite his fiery cop character, Trisha proved she could hold her own in a commercial entertainer. Their contrast made the pairing both fun and memorable.

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Dhanush – Kodi (2016)


In a departure from her usual roles, Trisha played a cunning, ambitious politician in Kodi. Her fierce performance opposite Dhanush, who played dual roles, showcased her range and drew acclaim.

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Prabhas – Varsham (2004)


Trisha’s performance in this romantic-action Telugu film became a turning point in her career. The on-screen chemistry with Prabhas was electric, and the film remains a favourite among fans to this day.

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Mahesh Babu – Athadu (2005)

In this stylish action-thriller, Trisha played Poori opposite Mahesh Babu. Her charm and comic timing added a breezy contrast to the film’s intense tone, solidifying her place in Telugu cinema.

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Pawan Kalyan – Teen Maar (2011)

Trisha played dual characters in this Telugu remake of Love Aaj Kal, opposite Pawan Kalyan. Her emotional depth and fresh look in both timelines were lauded by fans.

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Nivin Pauly – Hey Jude (2018)

In this Malayalam film, Trisha explored a different shade of performance. Starring opposite Nivin Pauly, she impressed critics with her grounded, heartfelt portrayal, proving her adaptability across industries.

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Ajith Kumar – Yennai Arindhaal (2015)


In Gautham Menon’s emotional action-drama, Trisha played Hemanika, a classical dancer and single mother. Her subtle performance and mature chemistry with Ajith gave the film its emotional core, earning widespread praise.

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