Rashmika Mandanna to Shriya Saran: South Indian actresses approve these plain silk sarees for the wedding season

A silk saree has been an integral part of Indian culture for centuries. Often handed down to a daughter by her mother or mother-in-law as a traditional rite of passage, this royal fabric is more than just a piece of fashion, it has become an emotion for Indian women. Its visual appeal has made silk sarees a highly sought-after ensemble over the years. The regal charm of a plain silk saree often surpasses that of a printed or heavily embroidered one. Let’s take a look at how South Indian actresses have styled these sarees and made headlines.

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When it comes to fashion, Samantha Ruth Prabhu requires no introduction, as the diva is known for her style experiments and looks absolutely stunning in every piece. During the promotions of her film ‘Shakuntalam’, she wore a stunning plain rustic golden silk drape and complemented it with a contrasting maroon-hued printed elbow-length blouse. Keeping all things minimal and subtle, she added a hint of modern edge with a V-neckline blouse design, which looked daring and indeed stole the attention.

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Counted amongst Tollywood’s leading actresses, Keerthy Suresh and her love affair with traditional sarees are things we all know about. Her personal collection of drapes is loved by her fans and is a perfect Pinterest guide for the wedding season. She once neatly draped a vibrant, romantic, pink silk Kanjeevaram saree, a shining, plain texture which exuded royal elegance, and matched its prowess with a sleeveless, elegant, pink blouse.

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Shining brighter than the sun in this bright yellow plain silk saree, Nayanthara indeed stole our attention, and we’re not even complaining. The diva wore a plain yellow silk, neatly draped saree at the Dada Saheb Phalke Awards and received this prestigious honour, looking all glammed up. Adding a hint of modernity to the couture, she styled it with a matching sleeveless blouse, which brought together the best of both worlds.

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The ‘Pushpa’ actress dolled up yet again, and this time in a stunning plain bottle green drape that looked absolutely mesmerising on her. This avatar drop by the star was the right amount of ethnic dose that was needed ahead of the wedding season. She wore this plain silk saree most elegantly and matched its prowess with a chic sleeveless blouse, which looked iconic and to the point.

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