Pavitra Lokesh is a versatile Indian actress who is well known for her roles in the Kannada and Telugu film industry. Making her debut when she was at the tender age of 16, in the 1995 film Mister Abhishek, she has appeared in over 150 films. Mostly starring in supporting roles, she received critical acclaim for her role in a Naayi Neralu (2007) and bagged the Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress. Her other notable work includes films like Janumada Jodi (1996), Masti (2007), Savaari (2009), Baava (2010), Race Gurram (2014), Malli Malli Idi Rani Roju (2015), Yevade Subramanyam (2015), among others before she was associated with Sammohanam (2018), Tej I Love U (2018) and Happy Wedding (2018). Her 2019 releases include Kurukshetra and Evaru. Her 2021 release includes Ardha Shathabdham.