Pavitra Lokesh

Pavitra Lokesh is an Indian actress, also credited as Pavithra Lokesh, who works in Kannada, Telugu and Tamil cinema as well as on television. She is best known for her supporting roles in films such as Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju (2015), Sammohanam (2018) and Malli Pelli (2023). Her top honour is the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress, which she won for the Kannada film Naayi Neralu (2006). Her award-winning work in Naayi Neralu was a key step in her career. In Telugu cinema, Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju (2015) brought her a nomination at the South Indian International Movie Awards, and she went on to appear in Janaki Ramudu (2016). In 2018 she was seen in Sammohanam and Jai Simha, and in 2019 she was part of Maharshi, Ismart Shankar, Sye Raa Narasimha Reddy and Kurukshetra. Later films include Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020), Red (2021), Ante Sundaraniki (2022) and Rama Rao On Duty (2022). In 2023 she acted in Kalyanam Kamaneeyam, Malli Pelli and both parts of Sapta Sagaradaache Ello, followed by Fear (2024). At 5 feet 10 inches, she was noted as the tallest actress of her time. Even so, she earned several memorable parts and often worked opposite leading men shorter than her. Across three languages, she has made her name mainly through character and supporting roles.