Her portrayal of "Jaanu" became a cultural phenomenon, earning her another Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil. Hey Jude (2018): Marked her debut in Malayalam cinema.

As the industry shifted, Trisha faced a brief slump but bounced back stronger than ever, a rarity for female leads with two decades of experience.

Trisha recently gained pan-India recognition for her role as Princess Kundavai in Mani Ratnam’s historical epic Ponniyin Selvan: I & II (2022-2023). She also starred in the 2023 action thriller Leo , her highest-grossing release to date.

Her true breakthrough arrived with two films in 2004 that established her as a bankable star:

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