Priya Prakash Varrier, the actress who became an overnight internet sensation with her wink in the 2019 Malayalam film Oru Adaar Love, has since navigated a diverse filmography across multiple languages. From Malayalam to Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada cinema, Varrier has explored various genres and roles. Here are eight films that showcase her journey from an internet sensation to a screen star:

1. Oru Adaar Love (2019): This Malayalam romantic drama marked Priya Prakash Varrier's debut and the film that catapulted her to fame. Her expressive wink in the song "Manikya Malaraya Poovi" went viral, making her the most searched-for personality in India on Google in 2018. The film revolves around high school romance and friendships. While Varrier's wink was a sensation, the film itself received mixed reviews, with some critics noting a lack of plot and shallow character development. Some reviews praised the performances of the cast, including Priya, while others criticized the direction and script.

2. Lovers Day (2019): Lovers Day is the Telugu dubbed version of Oru Adaar Love. The film carries the same storyline and performances as the original Malayalam version, offering a wider audience a glimpse of the movie that made Priya famous. Critics noted that while Priya delivered an effortless performance and her cute acting skills grabbed attention, the movie had a draggy second half.

3. Finals (2019): In this Malayalam film, Priya Prakash Varrier showcased her vocal talents as a singer. While she didn't act in the film, her contribution to the soundtrack added another dimension to her artistic profile.

4. Check (2021): Making her Telugu debut, Priya played a significant role in Check, a thriller where she portrayed a honey trapper. This film offered her a chance to move beyond her "wink girl" image and demonstrate her versatility as an actress.

5. Yaariyan 2 (2023): This marked Priya's entry into Bollywood. Yaariyan 2 is a comedy-drama directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru and is a sequel to the 2014 film Yaariyan. Priya is part of the ensemble cast in this film.

6. 4 Years (2022): This Malayalam film is a simple and sweet romantic drama. The story revolves around two college students, Gayathri (Priya Prakash Varrier) and Vishal (Sarjano Khalid), during the last two days of their college life. The film explores their emotions and relationship as they face the end of an era.

7. Vishnupriya (2025): Priya made her Kannada debut with this film. Further details about the film are not widely available, but it marks an important step in expanding her presence across South Indian cinema.

8. Good Bad Ugly (2025): In this Tamil action-comedy film, Priya plays the role of Nithya. Her recreation of the iconic song "Thottu Thottu Pesum Sultana" went viral, and her portrayal has resonated well with audiences. This film has been a significant career boost for her, marked by positive reception and renewed attention.

While Priya Prakash Varrier continues to explore opportunities in different languages and genres, her recent appearance as a background extra in the Bollywood film Param Sundari has sparked varied reactions. Some fans expressed surprise and questioned her career trajectory, while others defended her choice and hoped for more prominent roles in the future. Currently, her upcoming projects include the Hindi films 3 Monkeys and Love Hackers. She also stars in the Tamil romantic comedy Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam, scheduled for release on December 21, 2024. These projects signal her continued efforts to establish herself as a versatile actress in the Indian film industry.