Pavithra started her career in 2013 with
Sun TV's mythology drama series
Mahabharatham, where she played the role of queen
Gandhari. She later played supporting roles in
Star Vijay's workplace comedy television series
Office and family drama
Saravanan Meenatchi playing the dual role of Janani and Tulasi. In 2018, she played Malarvizhi Vetrivel in Star Vijay's
Eeramana Rojave opposite Dhiraviam Rajakumaran. From 2021 to 2023, she played Abhinaya in
Star Vijay's
Thendral Vandhu Ennai Thodum opposite Vinoth Babu, for which she received wide acclaim for her role as well as the pairing. In 2024, Pavithra participated in the reality show
Bigg Boss 8, where she finished as third runner up. ==Television==