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Genelia stars as Saibai , the wife of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, in the upcoming historical drama Raja Shivaji , scheduled for release on May 1, 2026.

Directed by S. Shankar, this musical coming-of-age film introduced Genelia as Harini. Her youthful charm and screen presence instantly made her a household name in Tamil Nadu.

Genelia brought a unique, effervescent energy to the Tamil film industry (Kollywood) during the 2000s. Unlike the conventional, dramatic heroines of the era, she specialized in playing bubbly, fiercely independent, and highly relatable characters.