Onam 2025: Wear stylish celeb-inspired half sarees to channel your South Indian side

How to look stylish on Onam
Half saree is the surest way to look stylish this Onam. It makes for a comfortable outfit that can be switched up for a more glamorous appeal. From Janhvi Kapoor to Rasha Thadani, celebs have flaunted different styles of half sarees, each more beautiful than the other (Images: Instagram)

Janhvi Kapoor’s Blue Half-Saree
Pair a traditional blue lehenga with a retro-style choli and add a complementing dupatta like Janhvi Kapoor. She looks comfortable and stylish in the South Indian attire, accessorised with sparkling jewellery.

Hansika Motwani
The trick to styling a half saree is by pairing two complementing or contrasting hues together. Here, Hansika looks festive bright in a flared skirt adorned with a stunning border. Her rust choli and dupatta elevate the fit, while her elaborate desi jewels complete the look.

Shilpa Shetty
It’s hard to take your eyes off Shilpa Shetty’s rust lehenga with subtle stripes and an intricate border. The flare of the skirt makes it a fancy affair along with its full-sleeve choli. Her dupatta is beautified with a purple border that adds a nice pop to the ensemble.

Rasha Thadani
Go Gen Z chic like Rasha by pairing a subtle coloured skirt with a pink dupatta tied in South Indian fashion. The colours look festive fresh and are styled with a traditional braid and gajra. Needles to say, it’s an ensemble worth taking inspiration from.

Mouni Roy
Mouni Roy loves styling her skirts with matching dupattas tied in half saree style. Two of her looks stand out: one in white and gold, a classic bound to impress, and another in bridal red with a gold border, sure to turn heads.

Janhvi Kapoor’s Golden Glam
If you want to look truly festive, opt for Janhvi Kapoor’s ultra-glamorous golden handwoven tissue half-saree. Its intricate detailing and classic dori blouse make it a perfect choice for the festivities.

Keerthy Suresh
She is one South star who loves to flaunt sarees. Here, she is seen in an ivory half saree with checkered and striped details, paired with a traditional-style blouse. In another photo, Keerthy is seen in a completely different multi-hued half saree along with Rajnikanth.

Malvika Mohanan
Malvika Mohanan shines in an orange and pink half saree, typical traditional festive hues that bring a smile. Her styling with bangles and jhumkas also adds to the dazzle.

Sreeleela
While she may have worn a stunning lehenga, her dupatta was styled in lehenga style. This multi-purpose glittering set can be worn on different occasions. Pair it with beautiful desi jewels like Sreeleela to stand out.