Her debut as a lead actress, establishing their initial romantic chemistry.
Following Dileep's divorce from actress Manju Warrier, speculation reached an all-time high.
Her early career was defined by her pairing with Director Lal Jose and actor Dileep. But it was the 2003 blockbuster Meesa Madhavan that changed her trajectory. Playing the role of a village belle opposite Dileep’s lovable thief, her storyline was pure folklore—misunderstandings, secret letters, and a wedding climax that remains iconic. The "Punchiri Thancha" era began here, where her romance was less about dialogue and more about stolen glances.