Anjali Glows in Dusty Mauve Chikankari Saree at Makutam 2nd Song Launch

Anjali brought understated sophistication and glowing beauty to the launch of the second single "Nachchaake Vachera" from the upcoming pan-South action drama "Makutam," held on June 28, 2026. Dressed in a dreamy dusty mauve saree with rich white threadwork embroidery, she struck the perfect balance between timeless elegance and contemporary event glamour — a look that's already turning heads on social media.

Dusty Mauve Sheer Organza with White Chikankari Embroidery Saree

Anjali's standout look at the song launch was a stunning dusty mauve-rose sheer organza saree, covered in bold, large-scale white chikankari-inspired floral and leaf embroidery. The motifs — sweeping botanical blooms and oversized leaf patterns in ivory-white thread — were scattered across both the saree body and pallu in a way that felt lush and artistic rather than formal or heavy. The hemline featured a matching embroidered border in the same white threadwork, and delicate sequin and pearl accents were sprinkled throughout the fabric, catching the light with a subtle, romantic shimmer.

Puff Sleeves with Matching Embroidery Blouse

The blouse elevated the look considerably — a short puff-sleeve design in the same dusty mauve fabric, featuring the same bold white chikankari floral embroidery densely worked across the bodice and sleeves. The deep V-neckline added a modern, fashion-forward edge to the otherwise classic blouse construction, while the gathered puff sleeve detail — one of the biggest trending blouse styles in South Indian ethnic fashion this season — gave the look a contemporary bridal-meets-editorial quality that set it apart from standard event saree looks.

Anjali chose a pair of long, linear crystal waterfall drop earrings — delicate silver-set diamond-style chains cascading in graduated lengths — as her only jewellery piece. Skipping a necklace entirely, she let the embroidered V-neckline of the blouse serve as the visual anchor for the upper body, with the earrings adding length and sparkle at the sides. Anjali wore her hair in short, bouncy waves with warm brown highlights, left open and full — a look that framed her face beautifully. Her makeup followed a warm, rosy-mauve palette with soft eyeshadow in rose-terracotta tones, defined liner, a classic red bindi, glowing dewy skin, and a glossy nude-pink lip that tied the entire warm, romantic colour palette together seamlessly.

About Makutam

Makutam, starring and directed by Vishal, is the 99th production of the prestigious Super Good Films banner, produced by the late RB Choudary. The film stars Vishal in the lead role alongside Anjali and Dushara Vijayan as the female leads, and is being positioned as a gritty mass action revenge drama packed with high-voltage action sequences, emotional moments, and intense storytelling. Music for Makutam is composed by GV Prakash Kumar, while cinematography is handled by Richard M. Nathan, editing by NB Srikanth, and art direction by Durairaj. The film's story is written by Ravi Arasu. The teaser and the first single "Rise of Linga" received an excellent response from audiences, and the makers unveiled the second single "Nachchaake Vachera" on June 28, 2026, to growing excitement. At the song launch, Vishal said: "I am delighted to greet Telugu audiences with Makutam. This time, I am coming before them not just as an actor, but also as a director. Ever since I watched Shiva, I dreamt of becoming a director, and that dream has finally come true. "Anjali added: "After Madha Gaja Raja, I have reunited with Vishal for Makutam. Back then he was only the hero, but now he is also the director. My role in Makutam is completely different from anything I have done before." Makutam is set for worldwide theatrical release on July 6, 2026.