Samantha Ruth Prabhu to Sobhita Dhulipala: When South Indian divas made a fashion case with contemporary sarees

South Indian actresses are nailing the saree game era and are not stopping anytime soon. From exploring dreamy organzas to classic Kanjeevarams, these style mavens know how to keep it traditional yet trendy. Bridging the gap between ethnic and modish fits, South Indian divas are now lifting up their glam quotient and making statements in contemporary traditional ensembles. Leaving us gasping for air with their high-voltage saree looks, let’s see the little modern twist that sets them apart from the Bollywood crowd.

Sobhita Dhulipala

Making everyone fall in love with this stunning contemporary piece, Sobhita has proved her fashion prowess and how. Dripping in a red saree with a structured golden blouse, her whole attire rested on the statement blouse piece, which was adorned with cascading pearls and crystals, creating a sheer bodice finish and boasting about the traditional craftsmanship with a modern aesthetic.

Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Giving a bold twist to her dazzling red saree, Samantha made a perfect sangeet bridesmaid-coded ensemble like nobody’s business. She wore a sequinned pre-draped saree styled by Kresha Bajaj that featured a heavy flare and a bold thigh-high slit that was unexpected at the moment. Completing the fiery affair with a mesh-finish matching blouse, she accessorised it with dainty stud earrings and made heads turn.

Keerthy Suresh

Making us fall in love with her timeless saree elegance, Keerthy made a statement in a heavy silver sequinned saree and looked all pumped up for a sangeet night. Turning muse for the fashion designer Akanksha Gajria, she matched the plain yet glowing six yards of drape with a matching bold sleeveless blouse with a plunged neckline. Leaving us swooning for more, Keerthy simply left her tresses down and opted for a dewy makeup base.

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Shriya Saran

No one serves ethnic fashion better than Shriya Saran. Effortlessly turning this six yards of wonder into a modern, timeless piece, she wore a pre-draped printed saree with a bold crop blouse featuring intricate embroidery with Swarovski crystals and added just the right amount of bling. Striking the perfect balance between elegance and boldness, her oh-so-glamorous ensemble should be on every girl’s Pinterest board.

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Rashmika Mandanna

Tollywood’s Srivalli has been setting high fashion standards for years and has taken over the title of ‘Nation’s Crush’ for all the right reasons. She wore a classic black latex saree with neat pleats and a sleek pallu draped underneath her blouse, bringing a modish twist to the traditional ensemble. She teamed it with an off-shoulder black matching blouse featuring a sweetheart neckline and a 3D rosette design that added just the right amount of oomph to the entire ethnic fit.


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