After a brief uncredited appearance in Jodi (1999), Trisha secured her first lead role in Ameer’s romantic drama Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002). This opened the floodgates for era-defining commercial blockbusters:

This track remains one of the most-watched and celebrated dance numbers in South Indian history, capturing the electric chemistry between Vijay and Trisha.

| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |------|------|------|-------| | 2002 | Mounam Pesiyadhe | Sandhya | Debut film; Won ITFA Best Newcomer Award | | 2003 | Saamy | Aishwarya | Blockbuster; Established her as a lead actress | | 2004 | Ghilli | Dhanalakshmi | Cult classic; One of Tamil cinema’s biggest hits | | 2005 | Aaru | Maha | Action-drama | | 2006 | Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule | Keerthi | (Bilingual; also Telugu) | | 2008 | Kuruvi | Radha | Commercial hit with Vijay | | 2009 | Abhiyum Naanum | Abhi | Critically acclaimed; Won Filmfare Best Actress (Tamil) | | 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Jessie | Iconic romantic drama; Cult following | | 2013 | Endrendrum Punnagai | Priya | Comedy-drama | | 2015 | Thoongaa Vanam | Diya | Thriller (bilingual with Cheekati Rajyam ) | | 2017 | Kodi | Rudhra | Negative role; Won critical praise | | 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Kundavai | Mani Ratnam’s magnum opus; Pan-India hit | | 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Kundavai | Concluded the epic saga |

Here's a list of some of her notable films:

Trisha’s filmography is marked by a rare ability to balance massive "masala" blockbusters with nuanced, author-backed characters. Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa

'96 (2018): Playing Jaanu opposite Vijay Sethupathi, Trisha delivered a masterclass in subtle, emotive acting. The film became a massive hit, and her yellow kurta look from the movie became a fashion trend across South India.

This definitive guide breaks down Trisha's complete filmography, key career milestones, and the viral video songs and movie clips that continue to rack up millions of views online. 🎬 Trisha Filmography: An Era-by-Era Breakdown