Kaveri started her film career as a child artist in
Malayalam films, and then appeared in several Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films. After playing lead and supporting roles in Malayalam, Tamil films, she enacted female lead roles in several Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu language films. She has won the
Kerala state television award for best actress in 2002 for
Anna and
Nandi Award for Best Actress for her performance in
Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru (2002). She is perhaps best known for her appearances and critically acclaimed performances in films such as
Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum,
Samudhiram,
Avunu Valliddaru Ista Paddaru,
Kabaddi Kabaddi and
Kasi. == Personal life ==