Sai Pallavi Trolled Over Swimsuit Pics, Fans Defend Actress: “You Expect Her To Wear Saree Underwater?”
Sai Pallavi, one of the most celebrated actresses in South Indian cinema, recently found herself at the center of an online storm. Known for her simplicity, grace, and traditional on-screen roles in films like Fidaa, Love Story, Gargi, and Virata Parvam, the actress faced trolling after pictures from a beach vacation with her sister Pooja Kannan went viral.
Beach Vacation Turns Into Online Controversy
Pooja Kannan, who is a dancer and counsellor, shared candid snapshots from their getaway on Instagram. The album featured sun-kissed moments by the shore, joyful selfies, and Sai Pallavi capturing pictures of her sister. While most fans adored the bonding between the sisters, a few images showing Sai in swimwear attracted unnecessary trolling.
Some users accused her of being “hypocritical,” comparing her swimsuit look with her modest on-screen image. Comments like “So onscreen traditional Sai Pallavi wears a bikini in real life” and “Traditional ammai” flooded the comment section. Others went as far as linking her attire to her upcoming role as Goddess Sita in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, calling it inappropriate.
Fact Check: Were All The Viral Photos Real?
Soon after the controversy erupted, several bikini and swimsuit pictures claiming to show Sai Pallavi started circulating online. However, many of these images turned out to be morphed and fake. A quick check of Pooja’s original Instagram posts revealed that only a couple of genuine beach photos existed, while the viral “bikini” images were digitally altered.
Unfortunately, without knowing the facts, many fell for the fake images and trolled the actress unnecessarily.
Fans Come To Sai Pallavi’s Defence
While trolls tried to shame her, Sai Pallavi’s loyal fans immediately stepped in to defend her. One fan asked bluntly, “What do you expect her to wear underwater? A saree??” Another added, “It’s her wish what she wants to wear. People can wear what they are comfortable with. Stop intruding in other people’s lives.”
Supporters also reminded critics that Sai Pallavi never claimed to be “traditional” in her personal life — she has only portrayed modest roles on screen. “Even in real life she is simple and grounded. That’s why people respect her,” a fan wrote.
Upcoming Films: Sai Pallavi As Sita In Ramayana
Amid the online chatter, Sai Pallavi is busy with an exciting line-up of films. She will be seen as Goddess Sita in Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana. The magnum opus will release in two parts — Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027.
Apart from Ramayana, she was recently seen in Thandel opposite Naga Chaitanya and in Sivakarthikeyan’s Amaran, which emerged as a hit. She is also working on a project with Sunil Pandey and Junaid Khan, son of Aamir Khan.
Final Word
The trolling episode around Sai Pallavi’s swimsuit highlights a larger issue of moral policing and the double standards celebrities face. While critics tried to target her personal choices, her fans stood strong by her side, reminding everyone that what an actor wears off-screen is nobody else’s business.
Sai Pallavi, who continues to win hearts with her authenticity and talent, seems unfazed by the noise. And as her fans put it best — “It’s her life, her choice.”
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