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Sobhita Dhulipala to Rashmika Mandanna: Stylish blouse designs inspired by South Indian actresses

TOI Lifestyle Desk
| etimes.in | Last updated on - Jun 21, 2025, 16:00 IST
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The significance of saree blouse designs

Saree blouse designs have played a crucial role in representing the cultural diversity in India. From exploring different styles and patterns that reflect the cultural heritage of the region, the art and structures also matter. Blouse designs from South India often feature intricate temple motifs and traditional embroidery; however, in recent years, with the emergence of the entertainment industry, the design details have seen a slight evolution with more modish and bold structurisation taking place. Let’s take a look at 5 stunning blouse designs worn by South Indian actresses that have brought the best of both worlds.

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Sobhita Dhulipala

Stealing the spotlight with her stunning grace, Sobhita took us back to her Tara Khanna era and wore a breathtaking red saree with a sleeveless iconic golden blouse. Exuding timeless charm with a sleek modern twist, her flawless plain red drape took a step back as the stunning golden high-neckline halter blouse carried the whole look. Created from intricate beading and statement jewellery, it eliminated the need for any additional accessory and stood as the hero of the hour.
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Samantha Ruth Prabhu

You know it’s going to be a ballistic look when it’s the vision of Kresha Bajaj, carried by none other than Samantha Ruth Prabhu. Taking our breath away from time to time, Samantha draped a shiny grey-hued pleated saree with an embellished corset blouse featuring glittering underwire detailing that had notes of being iconic and everything. Completing the look with a cape and studded frills on the end, she conquered this contemporary look with utmost grace and poise.
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Rashmika Mandanna

Rashmika seems to be effortlessly making her way into the fashion world and has been serving looks like a pro. Her ethnic wardrobe is no less than a dream with iconic pieces that are perfect for all occasions. During the promotions of her superhit film ‘Pushpa 2’, Rashmika uplifted her traditional styling and wore a black pleated latex saree with the pallu carried underneath her off-shoulder statement blouse, which looked absolutely stunning.
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Raashi Khanna

Making us swoon more every time with her presence on the camera, Raashi Khanna’s fashion lookbook is no less than a Pandora’s box. The diva looked glamorous in a black printed fusion saree look featuring a glazing metallic golden border with silver detailing on the main bodice. She teamed it with a black strapless corset-style blouse featuring minimal floral motifs and a statement sweetheart neckline.
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Trisha Krishnan

Always making the crowd go gaga over her fashion sense, she’s the epitome of grace and charm in the Tollywood film fraternity, with people adoring her sense of traditional fashion. For an event, the diva was once seen draping an ice blue and silver embroidered saree with an elegant sweetheart neckline blouse featuring sleek full sleeves, which looked no less than a dream.
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