For her birthday on May 9, 2022, Sai Pallavi posted a picture on Instagram wearing a beautiful soft blue and white block-printed cotton saree with a delicate floral and bird motif throughout the fabric and a deep navy stripe border. Her hair was left open and wind-swept, and the smile on her face said everything about what the day meant to her. The look had no jewellery, no styled hair, and no elaborate blouse. Just a woman in a beautiful saree, completely happy, and completely herself.

She captioned the post: “Today means so much more to me than just a day that marks my birth. I’m so overwhelmed with gratitude and joy when I look at my years on earth. I’m grateful for this life, for the experiences, for the love, tears, joy, for my health, for my family and friends and YOU ALL. You’ve all made my life so beautiful. Thank you!!!🙏🏻 (this is an understatement) Bless me to be the best version of myself, to love selflessly and abundantly, to live a life that makes me happy of my existence.”