Ivana's Ethereal Kanjivaram Saree Look Steals the Spotlight

Actress Ivana, born Aleena Shaji, recently shared a radiant photo in a powder-pink and sage-green kanjivaram saree, captioned “I am all ready for my Thangamaana Paiyan‍.” The look features a floral brocade blouse, temple jewellery, and a floral gajra, capturing classic South Indian glam with effortless grace.

Credits go to: Saree by @saree_emporium_by_melange, Styling by @stylewithandriya, Draping by @drapist_daira, MUAH by @ekhathemakeupartistry, Photography by @_shutter__bug, Jewellery by @anni_jewellery, and Blouse by @acornfashionlines.

Hailing from Kerala, Ivana began as a child actor in Malayalam films like Masters (2012), Rani Padmini (2015), and Anuraga Karikkin Vellam (2016). She made her Tamil debut in a lead role with Bala’s Naachiyaar (2018) as Arasi, earning nominations for Best Debut Actress at SIIMA and Filmfare Awards South.

Her breakthrough came with Love Today (2022) as Nikitha, followed by Hero (2019), Let’s Get Married (2023), Mathimaran (2023), Kalvan (2024), a cameo in Dragon (2025), and her Telugu debut in Single (2025). Currently, she is the female lead opposite Jiiva in M. Rajesh’s upcoming comedy Jolliya Iruntha Oruthan (also known as JIO), which has wrapped shooting.

With her blend of traditional charm and rising screen presence, Ivana continues to captivate audiences across South Indian cinema.

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