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| caption            = Aggarwal in 2018

| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|1985|06|19|df=y}}<ref>{{cite news |title=Kajal Agarwal takes a break on her birthday |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kajal-Aggarwal-takes-a-break-on-her-birthday/articleshow/14267750.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160325013449/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kajal-Aggarwal-takes-a-break-on-her-birthday/articleshow/14267750.cms |archive-date=25 March 2016 |access-date=29 June 2019 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=19 June 2012}}</ref>

| birth_place        = [[Bombay]], [[Maharashtra]], India<ref name="kajalbirth" />

| spouse            = {{marriage|Gautam Kitchlu|2020}}

| children          = 1

| alma_mater        = [[Kishinchand Chellaram College]]

| occupation        = {{hlist|Model|actress}}

| relatives          = [[Nisha Agarwal]] (sister)

'''Kajal Aggarwal''' (born 19 June 1985) is an Indian actress and model who mainly appears in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]] language films, in addition to a few [[Hindi]] films.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.outlookindia.com/printarticle.aspx?277580 |title=If You're Willing, She's Reddy |author=T.S. SUDHIR |publisher=OutlookIndia.com |access-date=18 July 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110711223009/http://outlookindia.com/printarticle.aspx?277580 |archive-date=11 July 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-16/news-interviews/31345560_1_kannada-film-industry-indian-film-local-girl |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130712065731/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-04-16/news-interviews/31345560_1_kannada-film-industry-indian-film-local-girl |url-status=dead |archive-date=12 July 2013 |title=South's top earning heroines |author=Sunayana Suresh |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=16 April 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/Kajal-Most-wanted-imagegallery-tollywood-kcxsq9fghaf.html |title=Kajal: Most wanted |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=12 January 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150116132555/http://www.sify.com/movies/Kajal-Most-wanted-imagegallery-tollywood-kcxsq9fghaf.html |archive-date=16 January 2015 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Aggarwal has worked in [[Kajal Aggarwal filmography|more than 50 films]] and also received two [[South Indian International Movie Awards]].

Aggarwal made her acting debut with the 2004 Hindi film ''[[Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...]]'' and had her first Telugu film release in 2007, ''[[Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007 film)|Lakshmi Kalyanam]]''. In the same year, she starred in the box office hit ''[[Chandamama (2007 film)|Chandamama]]'', which earned her recognition. The 2009 Telugu [[Fantasy film|fantasy]] [[Action film|action]] film ''[[Magadheera]]'' marked a turning point in her career, earning her critical acclaim. It ranks among the [[List of highest-grossing Indian films|highest-grossing Telugu films of all time]] and fetched her Best Actress nominations at several award ceremonies including [[Filmfare|South Filmfare Awards]].<ref name="awards.filmfare.com">{{Cite web |title=57th Filmfare Awards South Nominations&nbsp;— Telugu |url=http://awards.filmfare.com/telegu.php |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110314174545/http://awards.filmfare.com/telegu.php |archive-date=14 March 2011 |access-date=16 August 2015 |website=[[Filmfare]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/magadhera-wins-6-filmfare-awards-news-telugu-kkguRAfifbbsi.html |title=Magadhera wins 6 Filmfare awards |date=9 August 2010 |access-date=12 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141112052048/http://www.sify.com/movies/magadhera-wins-6-filmfare-awards-news-telugu-kkguRAfifbbsi.html |archive-date=12 November 2014 |url-status=dead |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>

She subsequently starred in Telugu films such as ''[[Darling (2010 film)|Darling]]'' (2010), ''[[Brindavanam (2010 film)|Brindavanam]]'' (2010), ''[[Mr. Perfect (film)|Mr. Perfect]]'' (2011), ''[[Businessman (film)|Businessman]]'' (2012), ''[[Naayak]]'' (2013), ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]'' (2013), ''[[Govindudu Andarivadele]]'' (2014), ''[[Temper (film)|Temper]]'' (2015) and ''[[Khaidi No. 150]]'' (2017).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/dec/29/slide-show-1-south-2009s-top-telugu-actresses.htm |title=Top Telugu actresses |publisher=Rediff |access-date=29 December 2009 |archive-date=11 May 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110511151510/http://movies.rediff.com/slide-show/2009/dec/29/slide-show-1-south-2009s-top-telugu-actresses.htm |url-status=dead}}</ref> Kajal also played the female lead in the high-profile Tamil projects ''[[Naan Mahaan Alla (2010 film)|Naan Mahaan Alla]]'' (2010), ''[[Maattrraan]]'' (2012), ''[[Thuppakki]]'' (2012), ''[[Jilla]]'' (2014), ''[[Vivegam]]'' (2017) and ''[[Mersal (film)|Mersal]]'' (2017).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.tamilkey.com/kajal-breaks-the-jinx.html |title=Kajal breaks the jinx! |publisher=Tamilkey.com |date=19 November 2012 |access-date=8 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121120044059/http://www.tamilkey.com/kajal-breaks-the-jinx.html |archive-date=20 November 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She made a comeback to [[Bollywood|Hindi cinema]] with ''[[Singham]]'' (2011), which was a hit, while another film ''[[Special 26]]'' (2013) was also a box office success.<ref name="Rediff.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/2011/aug/01singham-declared-big-hit-at-box-office.htm |title=Singham declared big hit at box office |work=Rediff.com |date=1 August 2011 |access-date=10 August 2012}}</ref><ref>[http://bollyspice.com/55067/special-chabbis-and-abcd-perform-decently-at-the-box-office Special Chabbis and ABCD A Hit!]. BollySpice (13 February 2013). Retrieved 13 July 2013.</ref>

In 2020, a wax figure of Aggarwal was put on display at [[Madame Tussauds Singapore]], making it the first of an actress from [[South Indian cinema]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kajal-aggarwal-is-the-first-south-actress-to-have-a-wax-statue-at-madame-tussauds/articleshow/73952414.cms |title=Kajal Aggarwal is the first South actress to have a wax statue at Madame Tussauds |work=The Times of India |date=5 February 2020 |access-date=11 February 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Gera |first1=Sonal |title=Extremely happy, grateful: Kajal Aggarwal on her wax statue at Madame Tussauds, Singapore |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/celebrities/kajal-aggarwal-wax-statue-madame-tussauds-singapore-587663 |access-date=11 February 2020 |work=indiatvnews.com |date=10 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

== Early life and education==

Aggarwal was born and raised in a [[Punjabis|Punjabi]] [[Hindus|Hindu]] family settled in [[Bombay]] (present-day Mumbai).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/I-dont-cross-the-border-with-my-co-stars-Kajal-Aggarwal/articleshow/18349237.cms |title=I don't cross the border with my co-stars: Kajal Aggarwal |website=The Times of India |access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref> Her father Suman Aggarwal, is an entrepreneur in the textile business and her mother Vinay Aggarwal is a confectioner,<ref name="kajalbirth">{{cite news |url=http://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/2011/jun/020611-Tollywood-star-Kajal-Agarwal-opposite-Ajay-Devgn-Singham.htm |title=Kajal Agarwal: I am here to stay... |newspaper=Mid-Day |author=Mauli Singh |access-date=2 June 2011}}</ref> and also Kajal's business manager. Kajal has a younger sister [[Nisha Aggarwal]], an actress in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam cinema.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-nisha-agarwal-on-emaindi-ee-vela/20101111.htm |title=Kajal Agarwal's sister takes the plunge |publisher=Rediff |access-date=11 November 2010}}</ref>

Aggarwal studied at [[St. Anne's High School, Fort, Mumbai]], and completed her pre-university education at [[Jai Hind College]].<ref name="kajaledu">{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-kajal-agarwal-interview-on-singham/20110713.htm |title=Meet Ajay Devgn's love in Singh |work=Rediff.com |date=13 July 2011 |access-date=10 August 2012}}</ref> She pursued her graduation in mass media, with specialisation in marketing and advertising, from [[Kishinchand Chellaram College]].<ref name="kajaledu" /><ref>{{cite news |author=Gaurav Malani |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-11/news-interviews/29760519_1_hindi-films-rohit-shetty-south-actress |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113111630/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-11/news-interviews/29760519_1_hindi-films-rohit-shetty-south-actress |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 November 2013 |title=Salman should do Magadheera remake: Kajal |date=11 July 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=4 August 2012}}</ref> Having harboured MBA dreams all through her growing years, she intends to achieve a post-graduation degree soon.<ref name="kajalmodel">{{cite web |author=Friday,10 August 2012 |url=http://morningcable.com/happy-new-year-2012/hot-buzz/15470-kajal-says-%E2%80%98life-has-planned-films-for-her%E2%80%99.html |title=Kajal says, 'Life has planned films for her. ' |publisher=Morningcable.com |date=16 July 2011 |access-date=10 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131113121521/http://www.morningcable.com/happy-new-year-2012/hot-buzz/15470-kajal-says-%e2%80%98life-has-planned-films-for-her%e2%80%99.html |archive-date=13 November 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Career ==

{{Main|Kajal Aggarwal filmography}}

Aggarwal made her acting debut in the 2004 Bollywood film ''[[Kyun! Ho Gaya Na...]]'', in which she had a minor supporting role.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-15/news-interviews/28545814_1_ajay-devgn-singam-romance |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110911155445/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-15/news-interviews/28545814_1_ajay-devgn-singam-romance |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 September 2011 |title=Ajay Devgn to romance South actress Kajal |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=15 February 2011 |date=15 February 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-13/news-interviews/28546105_1_kajal-agarwal-ajay-devgn-magadheera |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121202193827/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-13/news-interviews/28546105_1_kajal-agarwal-ajay-devgn-magadheera |url-status=dead |archive-date=2 December 2012 |title=Kajal to star with Ajay Devgn |access-date=13 February 2011 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=13 February 2011}}</ref>

 

Aggarwal made her debut in [[Telugu language|Telugu]] and played her first leading role in 2007 in [[Teja (film director)|Teja]]'s ''[[Lakshmi Kalyanam (2007 film)|Lakshmi Kalyanam]]'', alongside [[Kalyan Ram]]; it did not fare well at the box office. Later that year, she appeared in the [[Krishna Vamsi]]-directed ''[[Chandamama (2007 film)|Chandamama]]'', which opened to positive reviews and became her first major successful film.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-06-17/news-interviews/27767417_1_tamil-film-chandamama-telugu-films |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110910140538/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-06-17/news-interviews/27767417_1_tamil-film-chandamama-telugu-films |url-status=dead |archive-date=10 September 2011 |title=Kajal: Flying high |access-date=17 June 2008 |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |date=17 June 2008}}</ref> In 2008, she had her first [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film release, [[Perarasu]]'s action entertainer ''[[Pazhani (film)|Pazhani]]'', opposite [[Bharath (actor)|Bharath]]. She had one more Tamil release that year with [[Venkat Prabhu]]'s comedy-thriller ''[[Saroja (2008 film)|Saroja]]'', in which she did a guest appearance. Although the film went on to become a commercial as well as a critical success,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14786285&cid=13525926 |title=Chennai Box Office (Oct 25 to 27, 2008) |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=29 October 2008 |archive-date=25 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825234351/http://www.sify.com/movies/boxoffice.php?id=14786285&cid=13525926 |url-status=dead}}</ref> the film failed to boost her career as her role was too insignificant.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-02-21/news-interviews/28001798_1_lady-luck-lass-allu-arjun |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121203001416/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-02-21/news-interviews/28001798_1_lady-luck-lass-allu-arjun |url-status=dead |archive-date=3 December 2012 |title=Waiting for Lady Luck |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=21 February 2009}}</ref> Her Telugu releases ''[[Pourudu]]'' and ''[[Aatadista]]'' opposite [[Sumanth]] and [[Nithiin|Nitin]], respectively, did not receive positive reviews, but both were successful at the box office.{{Citation needed|date= August 2022}}

Aggarwal had four releases in 2009. She first starred opposite [[Vinay Rai]] in the Tamil film ''[[Modhi Vilayadu]]'', which garnered mixed reviews and was a financial failure. She then appeared in the high budget Telugu historical drama ''[[Magadheera]]'', alongside [[Ram Charan Teja]], which saw her playing double roles for the first time. The film, directed by [[S. S. Rajamouli]], received overwhelming critical acclaim, while Aggarwal, in particular, was praised for her portrayal of a princess. Aggarwal was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actress in Telugu and nominated for the award for Best Telugu Actress in the South Scope Awards for her performance.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}} It was highly successful commercially and broke several records,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.idlebrain.com/trade/magadheera-bozofficelegend.html |title=Magadheera&nbsp;– a box office legend |publisher=idlebrain |access-date=17 August 2009 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141112151152/http://www.idlebrain.com/trade/magadheera-bozofficelegend.html |archive-date=12 November 2014}}</ref> emerging as the highest-grossing Telugu film of all time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/53748.html |title='Magadheera' earns 175 successful days! |website=IndiaGlitz |access-date=21 January 2010 |archive-date=13 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113083214/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/53748.html |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/nov/12/south-report-magadheera-not-out.htm |title=Magadheera, 100 not out! |publisher=Rediff |access-date=12 November 2009 |archive-date=12 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141112144930/http://movies.rediff.com/report/2009/nov/12/south-report-magadheera-not-out.htm |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-12-19/news-interviews/28105702_1_film-industry-hindi-films-tollywood |title=Tolly's bigger than Bolly |access-date=19 December 2009 |date=19 December 2009 |archive-date=8 July 2012 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120708134559/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2009-12-19/news-interviews/28105702_1_film-industry-hindi-films-tollywood |newspaper=[[The Times of India]] |url-status=dead}}</ref> ''Magadheera''{{'s}} success turned Aggarwal into one of the most sought-after actresses in [[Telugu cinema]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/53748.html |title='Magadheera' earns 175 successful days! |work=Indiaglitz |access-date=21 January 2010 |archive-date=13 November 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141113083214/http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/telugu/article/53748.html |url-status=live}}</ref> It was released again in Tamil as ''Maaveeran'' in 2011, and was also successful at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |author=admin |url=http://ramcharanteja.bizhat.com/news/ram-charans-maaveeran-rocks-tamil-nadu/ |title=Ram Charan's Maaveeran rocks Tamil Nadu &#124; Ram Charan Teja |publisher=Ramcharanteja.bizhat.com |date=23 June 2011 |access-date=10 August 2012 |archive-date=3 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225117/http://ramcharanteja.bizhat.com/news/ram-charans-maaveeran-rocks-tamil-nadu/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> Her subsequent releases ''[[Ganesh Just Ganesh]]'', opposite [[Ram Pothineni|Ram]] and ''[[Arya 2]]'' opposite [[Allu Arjun]] received mixed reviews from critics, while her performance garnered positive feedback.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://movies.rediff.com/review/2009/nov/27/south-telugu-review-arya2.htm |title=Arya 2 is disappointing |publisher=[[Rediff]] |access-date=27 November 2009 |archive-date=4 August 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150804211150/http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-telugu-review-arya2/20091127.htm |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.greatandhra.com/viewnews.php?id=16275&cat=1&scat=12 |title=Review-Ganesh- Just Ganesh' Review: Just Ok |access-date=9 May 2011 |archive-date=22 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160122160703/http://www.greatandhra.com/viewnews.php?id=16275&cat=1&scat=12 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

 

Aggarwal's first 2010 release was [[A. Karunakaran]]'s romantic comedy ''[[Darling (2010 film)|Darling]]'', which featured her alongside [[Prabhas]] and received a favourable response, becoming a commercial success at the box office,<ref>{{cite news |last=Nivas |first=Namita |date=16 July 2010 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/news-archive/web/an-average-fare/ |title=AN AVERAGE FARE |newspaper=[[The Indian Express]] |access-date=16 July 2010}}</ref> with Kajal receiving her second [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Filmfare nomination for Best Actress]]. Later that year, Aggarwal appeared in the Tamil thriller film ''[[Naan Mahaan Alla (2010 film)|Naan Mahaan Alla]]'', opposite [[Karthi]], which was based on a real-life incident and opened to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/naan-mahaan-alla-review-tamil-14954041.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130619015005/http://www.sify.com/movies/naan-mahaan-alla-review-tamil-14954041.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=19 June 2013 |title=Review |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=2 May 2022}}</ref> It was a box office success. The chemistry between Karthi and Aggarwal was widely praised.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}} It was later dubbed in Telugu as ''Naa Peru Siva'' in Andhra Pradesh and was a success.<ref>{{cite news |last=Subhramanian |first=Anupama |date=12 August 2011 |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/tollywood/karthi-hits-t%E2%80%99wood-big-time-180 |title=Karthi hits T'wood big time |newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=12 August 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110812075955/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/showbiz/tollywood/karthi-hits-t%E2%80%99wood-big-time-180 |archive-date=12 August 2011}}</ref> Aggarwal's final release in 2010 was another romantic comedy ''[[Brindavanam (2010 film)|Brindavanam]]'' opposite [[Jr. NTR]] and [[Samantha Ruth Prabhu|Samantha]], which received critical acclaim and went on to become a commercial success,<ref>{{cite news |title=Review of Telugu film Brindavanam |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/review-of-telugu-film-brindavanam-616952 |access-date=2 May 2022 |publisher=NDTV |date=15 October 2010}}</ref> while fetching Aggarwal the [[CineMAA Awards#Best Actor – Female|CineMAA Award for Best Actress]].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In early 2014, Aggarwal starred in [[R. T. Neason]]'s masala film ''[[Jilla]]'', in which she played a police officer. She then featured in a cameo appearance in the Telugu action thriller film ''[[Yevadu]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Kajal-in-Ram-Charans-Yevadu/articleshow/15490191.cms? |title=Kajal in Ram Charan's Yevadu |website=The Times of India |access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref> Her next release was [[Krishna Vamsi]]'s family drama ''[[Govindudu Andarivadele]]'', which released in October to positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Govindudu-Andarivadele-opens-to-positive-reviews/articleshow/43983722.cms |title=Govindudu Andarivadele opens to positive reviews |website=The Times of India |access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref> It grossed {{INRConvert|417|m}} at the box office and became one of the highest grossing Telugu films of 2014.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-ram-charans-govindudu-andarivadele-gav-mints-over-41-crore-612912 |title=Box Office Collection: Ram Charan's 'Govindudu Andarivadele' (GAV) Mints over ₹41 Crore |website=[[International Business Times]] |date=3 November 2014 |access-date=2 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141103100900/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/box-office-collection-ram-charans-govindudu-andarivadele-gav-mints-over-41-crore-612912 |archive-date=3 November 2014}}</ref>

Aggarwal's first release of 2015 was in the Telugu action film ''[[Temper (film)|Temper]]'', directed by [[Puri Jagannadh]], alongside [[N. T. Rama Rao Jr.|NTR Jr]]. The film received positive responses from critics and was a commercial success at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/temper-review-round-jr-ntr-gets-thumbs-critics-623400 |title='Temper' Review Round Up: Jr. NTR Gets Thumbs Up from Critics |website=[[International Business Times]] |date=13 February 2015 |access-date=2 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213120804/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/temper-review-round-jr-ntr-gets-thumbs-critics-623400 |archive-date=13 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/temper-box-office-collection-junior-ntr-starrer-gross-66-75-crore-worldwide-625021 |title='Temper' Box Office Collection: Junior NTR Starrer Gross ₹66.75 Crore Worldwide |website=International Business Times |access-date=2 March 2015 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150303045340/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/temper-box-office-collection-junior-ntr-starrer-gross-66-75-crore-worldwide-625021 |archive-date=3 March 2015}}</ref> Aggarwal played an animal lover and on her performance, a critic from ''[[The Times of India]]'' said: "Despite her limited role, the actress does well".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/Temper/movie-review/46235000.cms |title=Temper Movie Review |author=Hemanth Kumar |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=13 February 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150213160021/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/Temper/movie-review/46235000.cms |archive-date=13 February 2015}}</ref>

Next, she featured in two Tamil films, working with industry-leading actors and directors. In July 2015 she was seen as an entrepreneur in [[Balaji Mohan]]'s gangster comedy film ''[[Maari (film)|Maari]]'', opposite [[Dhanush]]. Critics rated it as a "regular masala movie" and ''[[Rediff]]'' noted: "Kajal Aggarwal does have a significant role to play, but their onscreen chemistry just does not work".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-maari-is-uninspiring/20150720.htm |title=Review: Maari is uninspiring |publisher=Rediff |access-date=20 July 2015}}</ref> The film became a commercial success.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2015/07/28/danushs-maari-mints-him-an-8-million-50-crore-box-office-birthday-gift/ |title=Dhanush's 'Maari' Mints Him An $8 Million / 50 Crore Box Office Birthday Gift |author=Rob Cain |magazine=Forbes |access-date=28 July 2015}}</ref> Her other release, [[Suseenthiran]]'s action film ''[[Paayum Puli (2015 film)|Paayum Puli]]'', alongside [[Vishal (actor)|Vishal]], received mixed reviews and failed at the box office.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/paayum-puli-box-office-collection-jayam-ravis-thani-oruvan-takes-toll-vishals-film-business-645780 |title='Paayum Puli' Box Office Collection: Jayam Ravi's 'Thani Oruvan' Takes Toll on Vishal's Film Business |website=International Business Times |access-date=8 September 2015 |date=8 September 2015}}</ref> Reviewers criticised her character stating: "badly written and has nothing more to do with the script"<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/paayum-puli-review-suseenthiran-takes-a-tried-and-tested-script-to-make-it-look-fresh/1/465817.html |title=Paayum Puli review: Suseenthiran takes a tried-and-tested script to make it look fresh |magazine=India Today |access-date=4 September 2015 |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905012315/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/paayum-puli-review-suseenthiran-takes-a-tried-and-tested-script-to-make-it-look-fresh/1/465817.html |archive-date=5 September 2015}}</ref> She also did a cameo appearance in the bilingual romantic comedy film ''[[Size Zero (film)|Size Zero]]''.

The year 2016 saw Aggarwal appear in two high-profile Telugu films. She played the lead female role, marking her first collaboration with [[Pawan Kalyan]], in the masala film ''[[Sardaar Gabbar Singh]]'', directed by [[K. S. Ravindra]]. Critical reaction of the film was mixed to negative, though Aggarwal's performance was positive. A reviewer from the ''[[Deccan Chronicle]]'' wrote: "Kajal Aggarwal plays the perfect princess and looks beautiful and elegant. In fact, she is a breath of air in the film".<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/090416/sardar-gabbar-singh-movie-review-strictly-for-pk-fans.html |title=Sardar Gabbar Singh movie review: Strictly for PK fans |newspaper=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=9 April 2016}}</ref> The film grossed {{INRConvert|900|m}} worldwide.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/sardar-gabbar-singh-box-office-collection-pawan-kalyan-starrer-may-not-cross-rs-100-crore-mark-675452 |title='Sardar Gabbar Singh' box office collection: Pawan Kalyan starrer may not cross Rs. 100 crore mark |website=International Business Times |access-date=20 April 2016 |date=20 April 2016}}</ref> Her second Telugu release was [[Srikanth Addala]]'s family drama ''[[Brahmotsavam (film)|Brahmotsavam]]'', opposite [[Mahesh Babu]], which was a major critical and commercial failure.<ref>{{cite news |last1=IANS |title=Mahesh Babu takes full responsibility for Brahmotsavam flop |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/Mahesh-Babu-takes-full-responsibility-for-Brahmotsavam-flop/article60509392.ece |access-date=2 May 2022 |work=The Hindu |date=28 May 2016 |language=en-IN}}</ref> Among the female leads, her performance as a "new age girl" was well received, despite the role having a limited screen time.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Chowdhary |first1=Y. Sunita |title=Brahmotsavam: Stale story, weak treatment |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/despite-a-huge-star-cast-and-good-performances-the-movie-meanders-in-a-meaningless-way/article8625503.ece |access-date=21 May 2016 |work=The Hindu |date=20 May 2016 |language=en-IN}}</ref> She next starred opposite [[Randeep Hooda]] in the romantic drama Hindi film ''[[Do Lafzon Ki Kahani (film)|Do Lafzon Ki Kahani]]''. The film received moderate reviews.

In April 2016, she signed another Telugu film directed by Teja, starring opposite [[Rana Daggubati]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-rana-daggubati-teams-up-with-kajal-aggarwal-for-teja-film-2203433 |title=Rana Daggubati teams up with Kajal Aggarwal for Teja film! |publisher=DNA |date=18 April 2016 |access-date=18 April 2016}}</ref><ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news |title=Rana, Kajal and Teja's movie starts shoot |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/Rana-Kajal-and-Tejas-movie-starts-shoot/articleshow/54828622.cms |access-date=2 April 2018 |work=The Times of India |date=16 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref> In June 2016, she signed for ''[[Vivegam]]'', starring opposite [[Ajith Kumar]].<ref name="KajalAjith">{{cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kajal-aggarwal-to-join-ajith-in-bulgaria-news-tamil-qh1liGbaefbbe.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160731225616/http://www.sify.com/movies/kajal-aggarwal-to-join-ajith-in-bulgaria-news-tamil-qh1liGbaefbbe.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 July 2016 |title=Aggarwal to join Ajith in Bulgaria! |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref> In July 2016, she signed for the Telugu film ''[[Khaidi No. 150]]'', starring opposite [[Chiranjeevi]] for the first time in his 150th film.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kavirayani |first1=Suresh |title=Kajal Aggarwal now bags chiranjeevi's 150th film |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/310716/kajal-aggarwal-now-bags-chiranjeevis-150th-film.html |access-date=2 May 2022 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=31 July 2016 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Kajal-Aggarwal-teams-up-with-Chiranjeevi/articleshow/53463857.cms |title=Kajal Aggarwal teams up with Chiranjeevi |date=16 January 2017 |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=30 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Kavirayani |first1=Suresh |title=Amazing to work with Chiranjeevi: Kajal Aggarwal |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/270816/amazing-to-work-with-chiranjeevi-kajal-aggarwal.html |access-date=2 May 2022 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=27 August 2016 |language=en}}</ref>

In late July 2016, she signed to perform her first [[item number]] in [[Koratala Siva]]'s ''[[Janatha Garage]]'', starring [[Mohanlal]], Jr NTR, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and [[Nithya Menen]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kavirayani |first1=Suresh |title=Kajal Aggarwal to Shake a leg with Jr NTR! |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/300716/kajal-aggarwal-to-shake-a-leg-with-jr-ntr.html |access-date=11 March 2020 |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=30 July 2016 |language=en}}</ref> The shooting of the song took place in mid-August 2016.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kajal Aggarwal's special song shoot at night |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/190816/kajal-aggarwals-item-song-shoot-at-night.html |access-date=11 March 2020 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]] |date=19 August 2016 |language=en}}</ref> That song, titled "Pakka Local", was well received by the audience.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/music/check-out-kajals-avatar-in-Pakka-Local/articleshow/53898362.cms |title=Check out kajal's avatar in Pakka Local |date=16 January 2017 |work=The Times of India |access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref> In October 2016, the much delayed Hindi film ''[[Final Cut of Director]]'' released, which was supposed to mark her lead debut.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/nana-patekar-plays-a-director-in-final-cut-imagegallery-0-bollywood-omutGPeaabidi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220429100638/https://www.sify.com/movies/nana-patekar-plays-a-director-in-final-cut-imagegallery-0-bollywood-omutGPeaabidi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=29 April 2022 |title=Nana Patekar plays a director in 'Final Cut' |work=Sify |access-date=29 April 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Aravind |first=C. V. |date=11 February 2012 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/226371/taking-glamourous-route-success.html |title=Taking the glamourous &#91;sic&#93; route to success |work=Deccan Herald |access-date=29 April 2022}}</ref> The film was dubbed in Tamil and released eight years earlier as ''Bommalattam''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 December 2008 |title=Bommalattam |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/bommalattam-review-tamil-pclwPSebieidi.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150731014444/http://www.sify.com/movies/bommalattam-review-tamil-pclwPSebieidi.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=31 July 2015 |website=[[Sify]] |access-date=29 April 2022}}</ref> Her next release, ''[[Kavalai Vendam]]'', received mixed to positive reviews, but her performance was praised by critics.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Saraswathi |first1=S. |title=Review: Kavalai Vendam is a fun film |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/report/review-kavalai-vendam-is-a-fun-film/20161124.htm |access-date=2 April 2018 |work=Rediff |date=24 November 2016 |language=en}}</ref> In December 2016, she signed for [[Vijay61|Vijay 61]], starring opposite [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/telugu/kajal-aggarwal-to-pair-up-with-vijay-for-his-61st-film-4481412/ |title=Kajal Aggarwal to pair up with Vijay for his 61st film |date=19 January 2017 |website=The Indian Express |access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref>

Aggarwal's first 2017 release was the [[Telugu language|Telugu]]-language [[action drama]] film ''[[Khaidi No. 150]]'', starring opposite [[Chiranjeevi]]. It received mostly positive reviews and turned out to be a commercial success,<ref>{{cite news |title=Khaidi No 150 Movie Review, Box Office Collection, Story, Synopsis, Trailer, Cast & Crew |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/previews/khaidi-no-150-movie-review-box-office-story-synopsis-trailer-cast-crew-khaidi-no-150-review/articleshow/56468780.cms |access-date=2 April 2018 |work=The Times of India |date=13 January 2017 |language=en}}</ref> with Aggarwal's performance praised by critics.{{Citation needed|date=August 2022}} In January 2017, in a poll conducted by the Hyderabad Times, she topped the list of Most Desirable Women 2016.<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite web |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/most-desirable-woman-2016-kajal-aggarwal/articleshow/56854697.cms |title=Most Desirable Woman 2016: Kajal Aggarwal |website=The Times of India |access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref>

<ref>{{cite web |url=https://quintdaily.com/2017/08/vivegam-tamil-movie-rating-audience-review/ |title=Vivegam Tamil Movie Rating [4/5],Audience Review – QuintDaily |last=quintdaily |date=23 August 2017 |access-date=23 August 2017 |archive-date=24 August 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170824012624/https://quintdaily.com/2017/08/vivegam-tamil-movie-rating-audience-review/ |url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2017, she appeared in the [[Political drama]] ''[[Nene Raju Nene Mantri]]'', as Radha Jogendhra, a loyal wife who acts as a morale balance to [[Rana Daggubati]]'s character. Her performance received praise from critics. She then appeared as lead female role in Spy action film, ''[[Vivegam]]'', as Yazhini Kumar, a music teacher and loving wife of a spy. Her performance was again praised by critics. She then portrayed the supporting role in [[Atlee (director)|Atlee]]'s ''[[Mersal (film)|Mersal]]'' as a doctor, and featured alongside [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] for the third time in her career and her performance received positive reviews while the film became [[List of Tamil films of 2017|one of the highest grossing Tamil films of 2017]]. ''[[Mersal (film)|Mersal]]'' went on to join the [[100 Crore Club|{{INR}}2&nbsp;billion club]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.businesstoday.in/trending/box-office/mersal-box-office-collection-vijay-rs-210-crore-worldwide/story/262920.html |title=Mersal Box Office Collection: Vijay's movie makes Rs 210 crore worldwide |website=businesstoday.in |date=31 October 2017 |access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref>

In 2018, Aggarwal had a leading role in the Telugu film [[MLA (2018 Telugu film)|MLA]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movie-reviews/mla/movie-review/63427634.cms|title=MLA Telugu Movie Review {3/5}: Entertaining, 'time-pass' kind of a film to watch along with your family|website=The Times of India|access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref> In April 2018, she signed to a Telugu film which also features [[Ravi Teja]], marking her third collaboration with the actor.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/ravi-teja-to-romance-kajal-aggarwal/articleshow/63952056.cms"Ravi |title=Teja to romance Kajal Aggarwal |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Aggarwal-Ravi Teja set for hat trick! |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/280418/kajal-aggarwal-ravi-teja-set-for-hat-trick.html"Kajal |access-date=11 March 2020 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://regional.pinkvilla.com/telugu/news/kajal-aggarwal-confirms-part-telugu-remake-theri-starring-ravi-teja/ |title=Kajal Aggarwal confirms signing Telugu remake of Vijay's Theri starring Ravi Teja |website=pinkvilla.com}}</ref> She also starred in ''[[Awe (film)|Awe]]'', where she played a troubled woman. Aggarwal later bagged a role in ''[[Kavacham (2018 film)|Kavacham]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Johnson |first1=David |title=Kajal Aggarwal's Kavacham set for digital premiere on Viu |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kajal-aggarwals-kavacham-set-digital-premiere-viu-799384 |access-date=14 March 2020 |work=International Business Times, India Edition |date=11 June 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

In 2019, Aggarwal was seen in ''[[Comali]]''. She then reunited with director Teja for ''[[Sita (2019 film)|Sita]]'', where she plays the titular character, an arrogant, selfish businesswoman who manipulates people for business improvement and money.<ref>{{cite news |title=Fans Go Gaga Over Kajal Aggarwal's FIRST LOOK From 'Mosagallu' |url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/movies/kajal-aggarwal-first-look-from-mosagallu-pic-1163385 |access-date=14 March 2020 |work=news.abplive.com |date=21 February 2020 |language=en}}</ref>

In 2021, her two films released on 19 March, ''[[Mosagallu]]'' directed by Jeffery Gee Chin co-starring [[Vishnu Manchu]] and [[Suniel Shetty]];<ref>{{cite news |title=Mosagallu first look out. Vishnu Manchu and Kajal Aggarwal join hands for film on IT scam |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/mosagallu-first-look-out-vishnu-manchu-and-kajal-aggarwal-join-hands-for-film-on-it-scam-1621937-2019-11-23 |access-date=14 March 2020 |work=India Today |date=23 November 2019 |language=en}}</ref> and Sanjay Gupta directed Hindi film ''[[Mumbai Saga]]''.<ref>{{cite news |title='Mumbai Saga': Sanjay Gupta fumes over reports of Kajal Agarwal being replaced by Tamannaah Bhatia |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/mumbai-saga-sanjay-gupta-fumes-over-reports-of-kajal-agarwal-being-replaced-by-tamannaah-bhatia/articleshow/71062186.cms |access-date=14 March 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=10 September 2019 |language=en}}</ref>

In 2020, her role in the Telugu film ''[[Acharya (2022 film)|Acharya]]'', co-starring [[Chiranjeevi]], [[Ram Charan]] was announced. It is directed by [[Koratala Siva]] and produced by [[Ram Charan]] and Niranjan Reddy.<ref>{{cite news |last1=K |first1=Janani |title=Kajal Aggarwal joins Acharya shoot with Gautam Kitchlu. Chiranjeevi welcomes couple |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kajal-aggarwal-joins-acharya-shoot-with-gautam-kitchlu-chiranjeevi-welcomes-couple-1749678-2020-12-15 |access-date=27 January 2021 |work=India Today |date=15 December 2020 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Acharya Teaser: Chiranjeevi, Ram Charan, Kajal Aggarwal starrer's first glimpse to release on this date |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/acharya-teaser-chiranjeevi-ram-charan-kajal-aggarwal-starrers-first-glimpse-to-release-on-this-date/articleshow/80474383.cms |access-date=27 January 2021 |work=The Times of India |date=27 January 2021 |language=en}}</ref> However, when the trailer released, there was no clip that featured her, which triggered rumours of makers cutting down her role. The rumours were confirmed by the director [[Koratala Siva]] in an interview.<ref>{{Cite news |date=25 April 2022 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/kajal-aggarwal-not-to-be-seen-in-acharya-kortala-siva-reasons-her-role-had-no-importance/articleshow/91075798.cms |title=Kajal Aggarwal not to be seen in Acharya: Kortala Siva reasons her role had no 'importance' |access-date=29 April 2022 |work=E Times |language=en}}</ref>

Her first release in 2022 was ''[[Hey Sinamika]]'', directed by [[Brinda (choreographer)|Brinda]], it has [[Dulquer Salmaan]] and [[Aditi Rao Hydari]] alongside her. The film released on 3 March 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 December 2021 |title=Dulquer Salmaan shines as Yaazhan in Hey Sinamika's first look. See here |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/dulquer-salmaan-shines-as-yaazhan-in-hey-sinamika-s-first-look-see-here-1890266-2021-12-21 |access-date=24 December 2021 |website=[[India Today]]}}</ref>

Aggarwal also has an under production film ''[[Indian 2]]'', co-starring [[Kamal Haasan]] and [[Rakul Preet Singh]].<ref>{{cite news |title=It's official: Kajal Aggarwal is the heroine of Indian 2 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kajal-aggarwal-indian-2-heroine-kamal-haasan-5476047/ |access-date=14 March 2020 |work=The Indian Express |date=3 December 2018}}</ref>

On 6 October 2020, Aggarwal announced her upcoming marriage to Gautam Kitchlu.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=MsKajalAggarwal |number=1313357505724997633 |title=Kajal Aggarwal |date=6 October 2020 |access-date=6 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Kajal Aggarwal confirms marriage with Gautam Kitchlu |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/kajal-aggarwal-confirms-marriage-with-gautam-kitchlu/articleshow/78508854.cms |access-date=6 October 2020 |work=The Times of India |date=6 October 2020 |language=en}}</ref> On 30 October 2020, the couple got married in a small, private ceremony in her hometown of [[Mumbai]], India, with only the couple's immediate families in attendance.<ref>{{Cite news |first=Nilanjana |last=Basu |date=30 October 2020 |title=Kajal Aggarwal And Gautam Kitchlu Are Now Married. Pics From Their Fairytale Wedding |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kajal-aggarwal-and-gautam-kitchlu-are-now-married-pics-from-their-wedding-2318312 |publisher=NDTV |access-date=30 October 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 October 2020 |title=Kajal Aggarwal looks stunning as a bride; see pics |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/fashion/kajal-aggarwal-wedding-photos-6910431/ |access-date=30 October 2020 |work=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>

Kajal made her pregnancy official with an Instagram post and was also confirmed by her husband shortly. She gave birth to a boy on 19 April 2022, named Neil.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kajal Aggarwal and Her Husband Gautam Kitchlu Welcome a Baby Boy: Reports |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kajal-aggarwal-and-her-husband-gautam-kitchlu-welcome-a-baby-boy-reports-5014171.html |access-date=19 April 2022 |work=News18 |date=19 April 2022 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Tyagi |first1=Karuna |title=Kajal Aggarwal, Gautam Kitchlu Name Their Son Neil. See Adorable Post |url=https://www.ndtv.com/entertainment/kajal-aggarwal-gautam-kitchlu-name-their-son-neil-see-adorable-post-2903164 |access-date=29 April 2022 |publisher=NDTV |date=20 April 2022}}</ref>

== Brand endorsements ==

Aggarwal endorses a large number of brands. Before starting her film career, she had acted in commercials as a model. She represents [[Celebrity Cricket League]] as a brand ambassador.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/1626992/Kajal-Aggarwal-to-be-the-face-of-CCL |title=Bollywood News Kajal Aggarwal to be the face of CCL |website=[[Bollywood Hungama]] |access-date=5 December 2012 |date=5 December 2012}}</ref> In April 2012, Aggarwal was announced as the brand ambassador for [[Panasonic]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/marketing/article1611751.ece |title=Panasonic plans to invest Rs 600 cr on marketing |newspaper=The Hindu}}</ref> In 2013, Aggarwal was signed by [[Dabur]] as the brand ambassador of its hair oil brand Dabur Amla Nelli Hair Oil.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-03-11/news/37623985_1_dabur-amla-dabur-india-homegrown-fmcg |title=Dabur signs actor Kajal Agarwal as face of Amla in South India |newspaper=The Economic Times |access-date=11 March 2013 |date=11 March 2013}}</ref> She also endorses Green Trends, a salon brand in India.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/cavinkare-s-saloon-chain-signs-kajal-agarwal-as-brand-ambassador-113070100550_1.html |title=CavinKare's saloon chain signs Kajal Agarwal as brand ambassador |newspaper=Business Standard |access-date=1 July 2013}}</ref> She's also associated with PETA and 'Giving Back' NGO.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/kajal-agarwal-now-face-of-giving-back-ngo-india-2014/ |title=Kajal the face of giving back NGO |newspaper=The Indian Express}}</ref> She has featured in television advertisements along with [[Karthi]], endorsing Bru instant coffee.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.supergoodmovies.com/33674/kollywood/karthi-and-kajal-agarwal-for-bru-news-details |title=Karthi and Kajal Agarwal for Bru |access-date=1 December 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111202131331/http://www.supergoodmovies.com/33674/kollywood/karthi-and-kajal-agarwal-for-bru-news-details |archive-date=2 December 2011 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She has endorsed mobile brands such as [[Samsung Mobile]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://whatslatest.com/blog/?p=19571 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111119115150/http://whatslatest.com/blog/?p=19571 |url-status=dead |title=Kajal Aggarwal Ad for Samsung |archive-date=19 November 2011 |website=whatslatest.com |access-date=11 March 2020}}</ref> Poorvika Mobiles<ref>{{cite news |last=PTI |date=10 October 2017 |url=https://www.firstpost.com/tech/news-analysis/mobile-retailer-poorvika-mobiles-ropes-in-actress-kajal-agarwal-as-its-brand-ambassador-4129089.html |title=Poorvika ropes in Kajal |newspaper=The First Post |access-date=2 May 2022}}</ref> and has featured in advertisements for the Secunderabad-based The Chennai Shopping Mall. She endorses several retail and jewellery stores in south India – RS Brothers in [[Hyderabad]],<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.indiatvnews.com/photos/entertainment-kajal-aggarwal-birthday-special-10-drop-dead-gorgeous-photos-of-singham-actress-that-will-blow-away-your-mind-528340 |title=Kajal Aggarwal the new face of RS Brothers |publisher=Indian TV}}</ref> Chennai Silks, Sri Lakshmi Jewellery AVR in [[Salem, Tamil Nadu|Salem]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://brandstop.in/sri-lakshmi-jewelery-ropes-in-anoushka-shetty-and-kajal-agarwal/ |title=Sri Lakshmi {{Sic|Jewel|ery |hide=y}} Ropes in Anoushka Shetty and Kajal Agarwal. &#124; Brand Stop |publisher=Brandstop.in |access-date=10 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120709205836/http://brandstop.in/sri-lakshmi-jewelery-ropes-in-anoushka-shetty-and-kajal-agarwal/ |archive-date=9 July 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> in [[Pondicherry]], Malabar Jewellery, Khazana Jewellery. She is the brand ambassador for [[Lux (soap)|Lux]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.maastars.com/133171/kajal-agarwal-as-lux-brand-ambassador |title=Kajal Agarwal as Lux Brand Ambassador |publisher=Maastars.com |access-date=10 August 2012}}</ref> [[Pond's]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://telanganatoday.com/kajal-now-new-face-ponds |title=Kajal the new face of Ponds |newspaper=Telangana Today}}</ref> Himalaya Herbal Kajal, Parachute advanced Hair oils. She partnered with Aroma Curd and Milk Products and Cherio (juice).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hungryforever.com/cherio-mango-launches-new-tvc-featuring-kajal-aggarwal/ |title=Kajal the new face of Cherio |date=5 April 2016}}</ref> She also partnered with indeed,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/indeed-ropes-in-kajal-aggarwal-to-feature-in-the-platforms-latest-campaign/1872009/ |title=Kajal the new face of Indeed |newspaper=The Financial Express |date=18 February 2020}}</ref> an employment related search engine. She recently became the brand ambassador for edible oils brand, Priya Gold Oils (2020).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://telanganatoday.com/kajal-aggarwal-joins-the-priya-gold-family |title=Kajal Aggarwal joins the Priya Gold Oils family |newspaper=Telangana Today}}</ref> In July 2022 she began endorsing Mobilla.<ref>{{cite news |title=Kajal Aggarwal becomes the new face of Mobilla |url=https://brandequity.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/marketing/kajal-aggarwal-becomes-the-new-face-of-mobilla/93179483 |access-date=17 August 2022 |work=Economic Times |date=28 July 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |title=Lifestyle and mobile accessories brand Mobilla ropes in Kajal Aggarwal for brand endorsements |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/brandwagon/lifestyle-and-mobile-accessories-brand-mobilla-ropes-in-kajal-aggarwal-for-brand-endorsements/2609064/ |access-date=17 August 2022 |work=Financial Express |date=28 July 2022}}</ref>

== As singer ==

{| class="wikitable"

! Year !! Film !! Song !! Language !!Co-singer !! Composer

| 2016 || ''[[Chakravyuha (2016 film)|Chakravyuha]]'' || "Yenaithu" || [[Kannada]]||[[Puneeth Rajkumar]]|| [[S. Thaman]]

== Awards and nominations ==

=== Filmfare Awards South ===

* 2009 – [[Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu]] for ''[[Magadheera]]''<ref name="awards.filmfare.com" />

* 2014 – Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu for ''[[Govindudu Andarivadele]]''<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9405-2.html |title=Nominations for the 62nd Britannia Filmfare Awards (South) |magazine=Filmfare |access-date=3 June 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150604025851/http://www.filmfare.com/features/nominations-for-the-62nd-britannia-filmfare-awards-south-9405-2.html |archive-date=4 June 2015}}</ref>

=== Filmfare Awards ===

* 2012 – [[Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut]] – Hindi for ''[[Singham]]''

=== South Indian International Movie Awards ===

* 2013 – [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award for Best Actress (Critics) – Tamil]] for ''[[Thuppakki]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://siima.in/siima-awards.php?year=2013&action=winners |title=WINNERS LIST |publisher=SIIMA}}</ref>

* 2013 – Youth Icon of South Indian Cinema<ref>{{cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/SIIMA-2013-Awards-winners-list/articleshow/22576877.cms |title=SIIMA 2013 Awards winners list |newspaper=The Times of India |access-date=14 September 2013}}</ref>

* 2018 – [[SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Telugu|Best Actress – Telugu]] for ''[[Nene Raju Nene Mantri]]''<ref>{{Cite news |last=Vyas |date=15 September 2018 |title=Trending: SIIMA Awards Winners List |url=https://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/Cinema/2018-09-15/Trending-SIIMA-Awards-Winners-List/412015 |newspaper=[[The Hans India]] |access-date=2 April 2022}}</ref>

* 2012 – [[SIIMA Award for Best Actress (Telugu)]] for ''[[Mr. Perfect (film)|Mr. Perfect]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://m.ibnlive.com/news/india/siima-nagarjuna-and-others-for-telugu-nominations-480842.html |title=SIIMA: Telugu nominations |publisher=CNN – IBN}}</ref>

* 2013 – [[SIIMA Award for Best Actress (Telugu)]] for [[Businessman (film)|Businessman]]<ref>[[2nd South Indian International Movie Awards]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=November 2017}}

* 2014 – [[SIIMA Award for Best Actress (Telugu)]] for ''[[Baadshah (2013 film)|Baadshah]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2014-telugu-nominations-pawan-kalyans-attarintiki-daredi-nominated-12-categories-list-604920 |title=SIIMA 2014 Telugu Nominations: Pawan Kalyan's 'Attarintiki Daredi' Nominated in 12 categories [List] |website=International Business Times |access-date=21 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150201152207/http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2014-telugu-nominations-pawan-kalyans-attarintiki-daredi-nominated-12-categories-list-604920 |archive-date=1 February 2015}}</ref>

* 2013 – [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA Award for Best Actress – Tamil]] for ''[[Thuppakki]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/siima-2013-vijay039s-039thuppakki039-gets-10-nominations-pawan039s-039gabbar-singh039-leads-telugu-category-501714 |title=SIIMA 2013: Vijay's 'Thuppakki' Gets 10 Nominations |website=International Business Times |access-date=27 August 2013 |date=27 August 2013}}</ref>

*2015 – [[SIIMA Award for Best Actress (Telugu)]] for ''[[Govindudu Andarivadele]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://siima.in/nominations/ |title=4th South Indian International Movie Awards -Nominations |publisher=SIIMA.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303222803/http://siima.in/nominations/ |archive-date=3 March 2016}}</ref>

=== CineMAA Awards ===

* 2011 – [[CineMAA Awards|CineMAA Award for Best Actress – Telugu]] for ''[[Brindavanam (2010 film)|Brindaavanam]]'' (2010)

* 2013 – [[CineMAA Awards|CineMAA Award for Best Actress -Tamil]] for ''[[Thuppakki]]'' (2012)

* 2010 – CineMAA Award for Best Actress – Telugu for ''[[Magadheera]]'' (2009)

* 2012 – CineMAA Award for Best Actress – Telugu for ''[[Mr. Perfect (film)|Mr. Perfect]]'' (2011)

=== Vijay Awards ===

* [[Vijay Award for Favourite Heroine]]-For [[Thuppakki]] (2012)<ref name=vij>{{cite web |url=http://www.vijayawards.in/#!winners/ce4o |title=Home |work=Vijay Awards |access-date=1 May 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150502041845/http://www.vijayawards.in/ |archive-date=2 May 2015}}</ref>

* [[Vijay Award for Best Actress]] – For [[Thuppakki]] (2012)

=== Cosmopolitan Awards ===

*'''Winner''' – Cosmopolitan People Choice Award for Best Actress – ''[[Thuppakki]]''<ref>{{cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Vijay-honoured-for-Nanban-and-Thuppakki/articleshow/18381078.cms |title=Vijay honoured for Nanban and Thuppakki |date=15 January 2017 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=11 January 2018}}</ref>

=== Edison Awards ===

*'''Nominated''' The Gorgeous Belle – For [[Maari (film)|Maari]] (2015)<ref>[[Edison Awards (India)]]</ref>{{Circular reference|date=May 2017}}

*'''Winner''' The Gorgeous Belle of the year (2016)

=== Zee Telugu Apsara Awards 2016 ===

*'''Winner''' Fashion Icon of the year & Most Popular Female celebrity on Social Media<ref>{{cite web |url=http://updatebro.com/zee-telugu-apsara-awards-2016-full-show-live-winners/ |title=Zee Telugu Apsara Awards 2016 Full Show Live & Winners List |date=14 April 2016 |website=updatebro.com |access-date=8 March 2017 |archive-date=11 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111080039/http://updatebro.com/zee-telugu-apsara-awards-2016-full-show-live-winners/ |url-status=dead}}</ref>

*'''Winner''' – Femina Penn Shakti Awards 2013<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.femina.in/lifestyle/in-the-news/femina-penn-shakti-awards-2013_-1774-1.html |title=Femina Penn Shakti Awards 2013 |website=femina.in |access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref>

*'''Winner''' – Femina Power List South 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.femina.in/achievers/femina-power-list-south-2016_-13172-1.html |title=Sudha Murty, Kajal Agarwal on Femina Power List South 2016 |website=femina.in |access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref>

*'''Winner''' – Zee Telugu Golden Awards 2017 Best Actress<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/zee-telugu-golden-awards-2017-winners-list-photos-755196 |title=Zee Telugu Golden Awards 2017 winners list and photos |first=Shekhar H. |last=Hooli |date=1 January 2018 |website=International Business Times, India Edition |access-date=11 March 2020}}</ref>

*"Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women 2016 " -Telugu<ref name="indiatimes.com" />

*'''Winner'''Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women 2016<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thetelugufilmnagar.com/2017/01/30/kajal-hyderabad-times-desirable-woman/ |title=Kajal Agarwal wins Hyderabad Times Most Desirable Women 2016 |website=thetelugufilmnagar |date=30 January 2017}}</ref>

*'''Winner''' Actress of the Decade<ref>{{cite news |last1=Hooli |first1=Shekhar H. |title=Zee Telugu Apsara Awards 2018 winners list, photos: Kajal, Tamannaah receive honors |url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/zee-telugu-apsara-awards-2018-winners-list-photos-kajal-tamannaah-receive-honors-766174 |access-date=16 March 2020 |work=International Business Times, India Edition |date=9 April 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

*'''Winner''' Best Actress in 2017<ref>{{cite news |title=At Zee Telugu Apsara Awards 2018, Kajal Aggarwal and Tamannaah win honours |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/at-zee-telugu-apsara-awards-2018-kajal-aggarwal-and-tamannaah-win-honours/story-KijVPXjDwUTt4dTmuPVNmK.html |access-date=16 March 2020 |work=Hindustan Times |date=9 April 2018 |language=en}}</ref>

== See also ==

== References ==

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