Iconic Romantic Roles: Her portrayal of Jessie in Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010) and Jaanu in '96 (2018) are considered among her most defining performances. Awards and Recognition: (2023): An action thriller starring

3. Mature Roles & Critical Acclaim (2011–2018)

| Year | Film | Co-Star | Language | Notes | |------|------|---------|----------|-------| | 2013 | Endrendrum Punnagai | Jiiva | Tamil | Light-hearted hit | | 2015 | Thoongaa Vanam | Kamal Haasan | Tamil | Crime thriller; praised performance | | 2016 | Nayaki (dual role) | – | Tamil/Telugu | Horror-comedy | | 2018 | ’96 | Vijay Sethupathi | Tamil | Career-best; cult classic; tragic romance |

• Devar Magan (1999) - Trisha made her acting debut with this Tamil film, opposite Vijay.
• Snegithiye (2000) - A Tamil romantic comedy film, where Trisha played the lead role alongside Pradeep Raaghav.
• Villain (2002) - A Tamil action film, where Trisha starred alongside Vijay and Surya.
• Jaya Bolo (2002) - A Tamil comedy film, where Trisha played a supporting role.
• Pithamagan (2003) - A Tamil action film, where Trisha starred alongside Surya and Sivaji Ganesan.
• Ghilli (2004) - A Tamil sports drama film, where Trisha played the lead female role alongside Vijay.
• Giri (2004) - A Tamil action comedy film, where Trisha starred alongside Vijay.
• Anbe Aarivazhagan (2005) - A Tamil romantic drama film, where Trisha played the lead role.
• Chennai Express (2005) - A Tamil action comedy film, where Trisha starred alongside Vijay.
• Thirupathi (2006) - A Tamil action drama film, where Trisha played the lead female role alongside Vijay.
• Aadhavan (2009) - A Tamil action thriller film, where Trisha starred alongside Surya.
• Enthiran (2010) - A Tamil sci-fi film, where Trisha played a supporting role.
• Kanda Naal Mudhal (2012) - A Tamil romantic comedy film, where Trisha played the lead role.
• Thuppakki (2012) - A Tamil action thriller film, where Trisha starred alongside Vijay.
• Jilla (2014) - A Tamil action thriller film, where Trisha played the lead female role alongside Vijay.

Trisha has appeared in over 60 films, evolving from a leading romantic heroine to a versatile actor in historical epics and thrillers.  Early Career & Stardom (1999–2008)  Debut: Minor uncredited role in Jodi (1999). Lead Debut: Mounam Pesiyadhe (2002) opposite Suriya. Breakthrough Hits: Saamy (2003): A blockbuster cop drama with Vikram.