{{short description|Indian actress|bot=PearBOT 5}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2022}} {{Use Indian English|date=August 2021}} {{Infobox person | image = Aditi Balan.jpg | caption = Aditi Balan in 2017 | birth_date = | name = Aditi Balan | birth_place = Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India | occupation = {{hlist|Actress|dancer|model|Advocate}} | years_active = 2017–present }}
'''Aditi Balan''' is an Indian actress who mainly works in Tamil and Malayalam films. Aditi is best known for playing the titular role in the film ''Aruvi''.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/aruvi-actress-aditi-balan-on-her-preparation-for-the-role-i-lost-10-kilos-isolated-myself-for-45-days-4272917.html |title=Aruvi actress Aditi Balan on her preparation for the role: 'I lost 10 kilos, isolated myself for 45 days' |work=Firstpost |date=24 December 2017 |first=Raja |last=Sekar |access-date=19 March 2018 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/aruvi-review-newcomer-aditi-balan-heart-must-see-emotional-drama-73200 |title='Aruvi' review: Newcomer Aditi Balan is the heart of this must-see emotional drama |date=15 December 2017 |work=The News Minute |access-date=19 March 2018}}</ref> Her performance in the film is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by ''Film Companion.''<ref>{{Cite web |title=100 Greatest Performances of the Decade |url=https://filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219043509/https://www.filmcompanion.in/best-of-the-decade/100-best-performances-indian-cinema.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 December 2019 |access-date=14 November 2020 |website=Film Companion |language=en}}</ref>
== Career == In 2017 she got the opportunity to play a lead role in the film, ''Aruvi''. It was one of the biggest hits in 2017, and her performance was unanimously praised by critics. She received many accolades for Aruvi including Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress – Tamil.<ref>[https://www.filmfare.com/features/winners-of-the-65th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-2018_-28887-5.html Winners of the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018]. filmfare.com (16 June 2018). Retrieved 21 January 2019.</ref> In 2024, she acted in the Telugu film ''Saripodhaa Sanivaaram''.
== Filmography == {{Pending films key}}
===Films=== {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" id="filmography" |+List of films and roles |- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;" ! Year ! Film ! Role ! Language ! class="unsortable" | Notes ! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2017 || ''Aruvi''|| Aruvi ||ROWSPAN="2"| Tamil|| Debut in Lead Role||<ref>{{Cite news |title=An advocate is the lead actress of 'Aruvi' |work=The Times of India |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/an-advocate-is-the-lead-actress-of-aruvi/articleshow/59971936.cms |access-date=11 August 2017}}</ref> |- |rowspan="2" | 2021 || ''Kutty Story''|| Kuchu || Segment: ''Aadal Paadal'' || <ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/vijay-sethupathi-amala-paul-part-upcoming-tamil-anthology-kutti-love-story-142638 |title=Vijay Sethupathi, Amala Paul part of upcoming Tamil anthology 'Kutti Love Story' |work=The News Minute |date=2 February 2021 |access-date=6 February 2021}}</ref> |- | ''Cold Case''|| Medha Padmaja || ROWSPAN="2"| Malayalam || Debut in Malayalam cinema ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=19 June 2021 |title=Prithviraj's Cold Case to release on Amazon Prime Video on this date |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/prithviraj-cold-case-to-release-on-amazon-prime-video-on-this-date-7363732/ |access-date=19 June 2021 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2022 || ''Padavettu''|| Shyma || ||<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://malayalam.samayam.com/malayalam-cinema/movie-news/nivin-pauly-aditi-balan-shine-tom-chacko-starrer-padavettu-official-teaser/articleshow/93955053.cms |title='ഇതെന്റെ മണ്ണാണ്, ഞാനിവിടെ കിടക്കും വേണ്ടി വന്നാൽ കിളയ്ക്കും'! തീ പാറും പ്രകടനവുമായി നിവിൻ പോളി; 'പടവെട്ട്' ടീസർ |trans-title='This is my soil, I will lie here and I will cut it if I want it'! Nivin Pauly with fiery performance; 'Patavet' Teaser |website=Samayam Malayalam |date=2 September 2022 |access-date=2 September 2022 |language=ml}}</ref> |- |rowspan="3" | 2023 || ''Shaakuntalam'' || Priyamvada|| Telugu || Debut in Telugu cinema ||<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 March 2021 |title=Heroes are done, now it's the time for producers! |url=https://www.teluguin.com/en/movie-news/heroes-are-done-now-its-the-time-for-producers-151066.html |access-date=19 March 2021 |website=Latest Telugu Political News {{!}} Telangana {{!}} Andhra Pradesh News |language=en-US |archive-date=15 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210315163537/https://www.teluguin.com/en/movie-news/heroes-are-done-now-its-the-time-for-producers-151066.html |url-status=usurped }}</ref><br><ref>{{Cite web |date=6 April 2021 |title='Aruvi' Actress In Samantha's Shaakuntalam |url=https://www.gulte.com/movienews/77190/aruvi-actress-in-samanthas-shaakuntalam |access-date=6 April 2021 |website=Gulte |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |''Karumegangal Kalaigindrana'' |Kanmani |Tamil | |<ref>{{Cite web |last=TNN |date=19 December 2022 |title=Looking forward to working with Bharathirajaa sir, says Aditi Balan |website=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/looking-forward-to-working-with-bharathirajaa-sir-says-aditi-balan/articleshow/96341570.cms |access-date=2 March 2023}}</ref> |- |''Vela'' | |Malayalam | |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Features |first=CE |date=28 August 2022 |title=Shane Nigam and Sunny Wayne star in Vela, Title poster out |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/malayalam/news/2022/aug/28/shane-nigam-and-sunny-wayne-star-in-vela-title-poster-out-34173.html |access-date=2 March 2023 |website=Cinema Express}}</ref> |- |rowspan="3" |2024 |''Captain Miller'' |Princess Shakunthala |Tamil | |<ref>{{Cite news |last=Balachandran |first=Logesh |date=Oct 14, 2023 |title=Exclusive: Aditi plays a pivotal role in Dhanush's period film |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/exclusive-aditi-plays-a-pivotal-role-in-dhanushs-period-film/articleshow/104418416.cms |access-date=Apr 19, 2024 |work=The Times of India}}</ref> |- |''Saripodhaa Sanivaaram'' |Bhadra |Telugu | |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-29 |title='Saripodhaa Sanivaaram' review: Nani& SJ Suryah show |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/movie-reviews/saripodhaa-sanivaaram-review-nani-sj-suryah-show-80381 |access-date=2024-08-29 |website=www.thehansindia.com |language=te}}</ref> |- |''Lineman'' |collector | rowspan="2" |Tamil |Cameo appearance |<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/reviews/tamil/lineman/movie-review/115562203.cms</ref> |- |2026 |''Non-Violence'' |TBA | | |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" id="filmography" |+List of web series and roles |- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;" ! Year ! Web Series ! Role ! Network ! class="unsortable" | Notes ! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- | 2021 ||''Navarasa'' ||Bhagyalakshmi|| Netflix|| Segment: ''Payasam''|| <ref>{{Cite web |title=Aditi Balan on board for Vasanth's 'Navarasa'! |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/aditi-balan-on-board-for-vasanths-navarasa-news-tamil-vdkgvrbjbaeej.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210310062508/https://www.sify.com/movies/aditi-balan-on-board-for-vasanths-navarasa-news-tamil-vdkgvrbjbaeej.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 March 2021 |access-date=30 March 2021 |website=Sify |language=en}}</ref><br><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=KV Anand makes way for Vasanth in Navarasa, Aditi Balan onboard! |url=https://www.letsott.com/kv-anand-makes-way-for-vasanth-in-navarasa-aditi-balan-onboard |url-status=live |access-date=27 April 2021 |website=LetsOTT |language=en-US |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427080511/https://www.letsott.com/kv-anand-makes-way-for-vasanth-in-navarasa-aditi-balan-onboard |archive-date=27 April 2021}}</ref> |- |2023 |''Story of Things'' |Vannamayil |SonyLIV |Segment: ''Cellular'' |<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-12-27 |title=SonyLIV's Tamil anthology series Story of Things gets release date |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/sonylivs-anthology-series-story-of-things-to-debut-on-jan-6-8346084/ |access-date=2023-01-06 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> |- |2026 |''Exam'' |Maramalli |Amazon Prime Video | |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news18.com/movies/web-series/exam-trailer-out-dushara-vijayan-aditi-balan-lead-tamil-suspense-drama-on-competitive-exam-scam-ws-kl-10066684.html|title=Exam Trailer Out: Dushara Vijayan, Aditi Balan Lead Tamil Suspense Drama On Competitive Exam Scam|website=News18 India|date=30 April 2026|language=en}}</ref> |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable sortable" |+List of awards and nominations |- ! Year{{efn|name=years|Refers to the year in which the ceremony was held.}} ! Award ! Category ! Film ! Result ! class="unsortable" | {{Tooltip|Ref.|References}} |- | rowspan="10"| 2018 | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | rowspan="2" | Best Debut Actress | rowspan="10"| ''Aruvi'' | {{Won}} | style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.vikatan.com/anandavikatan/2018-jan-17/ananda-vikatan-awards/137757-ananda-vikatan-awards-2017.html |title=ஆனந்த விகடன் சினிமா விருதுகள் 2017 - திறமைக்கு மரியாதை|date=11 January 2018 }}</ref> |- | Edison Awards | {{Won}} | style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cineinsta.com/11th-annual-edison-awards-2018-winners-list/ |title=11th Annual Edison awards 2018 Winners List |access-date=1 March 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181004104121/https://www.cineinsta.com/11th-annual-edison-awards-2018-winners-list/ |archive-date=4 October 2018 |url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2"| Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-65th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-2018_-28652.html |title=Nominations for the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018 |publisher=Filmfare.com}}</ref> |- | Critics Best Actress – Tamil | {{won}} | style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmfare.com/features/winners-of-the-65th-jio-filmfare-awards-south-2018_-28887-5.html |title=Winners of the 65th Jio Filmfare Awards (South) 2018}}</ref> |- | Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | Best Actress | {{Won}} | style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://ntff.no/9th-ntff-2018-official-selection-winners-of-tamilar-awards-2018-tamil-nadu/ |title=9th NTFF 2018: Official selection & Winners of Tamilar Awards 2018 Tamil Nadu |access-date=5 February 2019 |archive-date=7 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107035736/https://ntff.no/9th-ntff-2018-official-selection-winners-of-tamilar-awards-2018-tamil-nadu/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> |- | rowspan="3"| South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress – Tamil | {{nom}} | style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"| <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/siima-2018-nominations-vijays-mersal-beats-madhavan-and-vijay-sethupathis-vikram-vedha-1901012 |title=SIIMA 2018 Nominations: Vijay's Mersal Beats Madhavan And Vijay Sethupathi's Vikram Vedha |publisher=NDTV |date=15 August 2018 |access-date=11 June 2021}}</ref> |- | Best Debut Actress – Tamil | {{nom}} |- | Best Actress (Critics) – Tamil | {{won}} | style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-09-15 |title=SIIMA 2018: Sivakartikeyan, Madhavan, Nivin Pauly, Hansika Motwani win big |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/siima-2018-sivakartikeyan-nivin-pauly-r-madhavan-hansika-motwani-win-big-on-day-1/story-QEaUgz81IrHcCSUt3gXcEJ.html |access-date=2023-12-11 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> |- | Techofes Awards | Best Debut Female | {{won}} | style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite tweet |user=viknmedia |number=964800213234868224 |title=Vikn Media Creations Presents Anna University Techofes Award Best Debut Actor Female Award Won by @AditiBalan for #Aruvi #techofesawards2018 #CEG |date=17 February 2018 |access-date=11 June 2021}}</ref> |- | Vijay Awards | Best Debut Actress | {{won}} | style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/10th-vijay-awards-winners-list/articleshow/64446173.cms |title=10th Vijay Awards winners list|website=The Times of India |date=6 June 2018 }}</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=September 2021|reason=See WP:TOI}} |- |}
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== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == *{{IMDb name|nm9195417}}
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