Tripathi then had success in Srirastu Subhamastu (2016), Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi (2017), Arjun Suravaram (2019) and A1 Express (2021).

[11][12] Tripathi started her acting career with Hindi television, appearing in various episodes of Ssshhhh...Koi Hai from 2006 to 2009.

[22] In the same year, she played Radha Mohan's friend in Manam, alongside Naga Chaitanya, in the film's song "Kanulanu Thaake".

[24] A major commercial success and the eighth highest grossing Telugu film of the year, it turned out to be her breakthrough.

[25] Suresh Kavirayani noted, "Lavanya looks beautiful as Nandana and ticks all the boxes.

[29] She first portrayed a lonely wife Seetha in Soggade Chinni Nayana, opposite Nagarjuna.

[32] Her final release of the year came with Srirastu Subhamastu, where she played Ananya opposite Allu Sirish.

[33][34] A The Times of India critic stated that she lends a decent "support to the film" with her act.

She first appeared in Mister opposite Varun Tej, where she played Chandramukhi a shy village girl.

[36] Ch Sowmya Sruthi of The Times of India felt her character falls "flat" due to poor writing.

Hemanth Kumar CR stated, "Chaitanya and Lavanya make a wonderful on-screen couple and their romantic sub-plot is a delight to watch.

[41] Following this, Tripathi portrayed Meghana a carefree wedding planner opposite Ram Pothineni, in Vunnadhi Okate Zindagi.

[47] All her 2017 performances earned her the Zee Cine Award Telugu for Popular Face of the Year.

[48] Tripathi started 2018 with Inttelligent opposite Sai Dharam Tej, where she played Shreya, a software engineer.

[49] In her next release Antariksham 9000 KMPH, she reunited with Varun Tej and played Parvathi, a school teacher.

[57] Sashidhar Adivi of Deccan Chronicle stated, "Lavanya is not the run-of-the-mill heroine and is an excellent choice for the role.

[59] Gabbeta Ranjith Kumar of The New Indian Express noted that she exhibits "good screen presence".

[61][62] Mukesh Manjunath of Film Companion stated, "Lavanya is amazing and annoying as the protagonist but to even envision her in this role is a brave move.

[64][65] Abhilasha Cherukuri was appreciative of her action sequences and added, "Lavanya takes the centre-stage in Puli Meka, something rare for mainstream Telugu cinema.

She played Lavanya, a management consultant obsessed with cleanliness and mistanken as a maid Laxmi.

[68] Sonal Pandya of Times Now noted, "Despite the craziness of the plot, Lavanya adds some vulnerability to her character and makes the series watchable.

[71] Tripathi met actor Varun Tej, on the sets of their film Mister (2017) and eventually started dating him.

[83][84] Tripathi landed in controversy post her outspoken tweet slamming Brahmin pride.

Times of India noted, "Lavanya has a author backed role and does a great job of it.

Suresh Kavirayani of Deccan Chronicle stated her as "one of the bright talents to look out for in future".

[90] Chiranjeevi praised her line of work in a 2019 event and said, "Lavanya Tripathi is a nice and cute girl.

[95] She is a celebrity endorser for several brands and products, including, Fair & Lovely and Binani Cement.