[19][20][21] She then starred in Chinthamani Kolacase,[22][23][24] Kisan,[25] Chess,[26] and despite having mixed reviews[27][28] Kizhakku Kadalkarai Salai,[29] Veyil,[30][31] and Koodal Nagar.

[46][47] In 2010, she was seen in the Kannada film alongside Puneeth Rajkumar, Jackie,[48] Marykkundoru Kunjaadu with Dileep,[49] Doctor Love, Kudumbasree Travels, The Metro,[50] Oru Marubhoomikkadha, Vishnuvardhana,[51] Nippu,[52] Romeo,[53][54][55] Ozhimuri,[56][57][58] Trivandrum Lodge,[59] Yaare Koogadali,[60][61] Topiwala and Bachchan.

She was a part of Ivide,[64] Chowka,[65] Honey Bee 2: Celebrations,[66] Adventures of Omanakuttan, Vilakkumaram,[67] Adam Joan.

[80] In 2022, amid further media reports alleging Dileep's attempt to intimidate an investigating officer, new charges were filed against him and five others.

[83] Bhavana's assault partly contributed to the creation of Women in Cinema Collective and the formation of Hema Committee.

[83] A couple of months after Bhavana spoke out, the Kerala state assembly is planning legislation to protect women working in the film industry.