Onam 2026: Take cues from these south beauties to elevate your festive fashion
Updated On: 20 August, 2026 06:28 PM IST | Aakruti Bagla
With Onam 2026 around the corner, take a cue from some of South cinema’s most stylish leading ladies for your festive wardrobe. From Sai Pallavi and Samantha Ruth Prabhu to Jyotika and Nayanthara, these actresses have served elegant traditional looks that beautifully blend timeless charm with contemporary fashion.


Keerthy Suresh captures the true spirit of Onam in this elegant cream saree paired with a vibrant yellow blouse, beautifully honoring Kerala’s rich cultural tradition with a modern touch.

Sai Pallavi’s simple white saree is already a great pick for Onam because of its clean, festive color. To complete the look, just trade the pearls for classic gold jewelry.

Samantha’s golden-beige organza saree is perfect for Onam as it beautifully captures the festival’s love for traditional elegance while keeping the look contemporary.

Janhvi Kapoor looks like an absolute vision in this shimmering metallic gold tissue saree, making it a dream choice for Onam celebrations.

Trisha Krishnan embodies grace in this pristine ivory silk saree, seamlessly paired with a delicately embroidered short-sleeved blouse.

Jyotika’s metallic gold saree with a peach pallu is a beautiful pick for Onam. The golden shade adds a festive feel, while the peach pallu brings a fresh touch to the traditional look
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Pooja Hegde brings a twist to the traditional template of a saree by donning a half saree in the shades of green and pink, adorned with golden details and a zari border.

Rashmika Mandanna looks breathtaking in this glossy ivory tissue saree paired with a matching sleeveless blouse. This graceful ensemble is easy, light, and picture-perfect for Onam celebrations.

Nayanthara transforms traditional festival attire into a portrait of regal sophistication with this breathtaking beige tissue saree.

Shruti Haasan brings a rich, royal charm to festive fashion in this stunning golden metallic saree edged with a vibrant purple zari border.

Kalyani Priyadarshan is the perfect inspiration for a classic Onam look. Her Kerala-inspired saree styling embraces the beauty of the traditional silhouette while keeping the overall look understated and elegant.

Rukmini Vasanth brings a fresh and youthful energy to traditional dressing. Her look is a reminder that Onam dressing doesn’t always have to be heavily embellished to feel special.
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