On the big screen, several Bollywood actresses have portrayed the part of a traditional South Indian lady. And those personalities have proven to be some of the most enduring. Whether we’re talking about Deepika Padukone as Meenamma or Alia Bhatt as Ananya, the divas expertly filled the part of a South Indian character. We adored how perfectly the actresses embodied their various roles, vocabulary, and fashion choices. Additionally, these movies wound up being a high point in their careers.

Today, we’ll discuss three Bollywood actresses who successfully depicted South Indian women on-screen and won over viewers:

1. Vidya Balan

In her movie The Dirty Picture, actress Vidya Balan played the part of Southern icon Silk Smitha. The contentious South Indian actress Vijayalaxmi, also known by her stage name Silk Smitha, is the subject of a Milan Luthra-directed biopic. The Dirty Picture, in which Naseeruddin Shah, Tusshar Kapoor, and Emraan Hashmi also appear, is regarded as one of Vidya Balan’s finest performances. But Ekta Kapoor created it.

2. Alia Bhatt

In 2014 the film 2 States starring Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt. The performer portrayed an MBA student from Tamil Nadu, aged 26. Her acting prowess, vocabulary, and effortless multicultural wardrobe impressed fans. Alia embodied the traditional yet modern South Indian woman in everything from her bridal lehenga (a Banarasi custom) to the stunning, light saris. It’s worth noting how she appears in the song Iski Uski wearing a yellow brocade saree.

3. Deepika Padukone

Chennai Express, starring Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan, received mixed reviews from reviewers, but the audience adored it. Because of the craze, the film directed by Rohit Shetty made Rs—one hundred crores in just one week after its premiere. Deepika Padukone’s performance as Meenamma was the film’s high point, whether in her speech, monologues, or acting. Her portrayal of the character and the cadence of the humour was perfect. Meenamma likely enjoys a rent-free existence in our minds.