Sulakshana (actress)

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{{Short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=June 2019}}
{{BLP sources|date=January 2017}}

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| birth_place = Rajamahendravaram ([[Rajahmundry]]), [[Andhra Pradesh]]
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| occupation = Film and TV Actress
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'''Sulakshana''' is an Indian film and television actress who has performed in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam film|Malayalam]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], and [[Kannada-language films|Kannada]] films and serials. She started at the age of two and half in the movie ''[[Kaaviya Thalaivi]]'' as child Krishna, she was credited as Dolly. After that she acted in ''[[Thulabharam]]'' as child artist in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi (all versions) and credited as Rajani .

Her first leading role was with [[Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor)|Chandra Mohan]] in ''[[Subhodayam]]'' in 1980. Her second film was with Rajkumar and he gave advise to her about the importance of make-up as an actress and presented a make- up kit. After that she acted against K. Bhagyaraj as a third film ''Thooral Ninnu Pochi''. She has acted in over 450 films.

After a 12 year-break from the film industry, Sulakshana reentered the industry with the teleserial ''Sahana''.

==Personal life==
She was married to Gopalakrishnan, son of famous music director [[M. S. Viswanathan]]. They have three sons, first son Vishnu is working as a Navy Officer and he got married and second son Shyam is working as customs officer in London Airport and third Son is Studying 2nd standard.<ref>http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/abhralokam/262739?page=0,0</ref>
She was born in Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry), Andhra Pradesh.

==Partial filmography==

===Tamil===
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# ''[[Oh Andha Naatkal]]''
# ''[[Ghajinikanth]]'' (2018)
# ''[[Vana Yuddham]]'' (2013)
# ''[[Kondaan Koduthaan]]'' (2012)
# ''[[Inba (film)|Inba]]'' (2008)
# ''[[Thodakkam]]'' (2008)
# ''[[Pirappu]]'' (2007)
# ''[[Unnai Naan]]'' (2006)
# ''[[Chinna (2005 film)|Chinna]]'' (2005)
# ''[[Machi (film)|Machi]]'' (2004)
# ''[[Kaviyam]]'' (1994)
# ''Nam Nattu Rajakkal'' (1993)
# ''[[Aadhityan]]'' (1993)
# ''[[Thambi Pondatti]]'' (1992)
# ''[[Aavarampoo]]'' (1992)
# ''[[Brahmachari (1992 film)|Bramachari]]'' (1992)
# ''Pondatti Pondattidhan'' (1991)
# ''[[Chinna Thambi]]'' (1991)
# ''Putham Puthu Payanam'' (1991)
# ''[[Pondatti Pondattithan]]'' (1991)
# ''[[Nee Pathi Naan Pathi]]'' (1991)
# ''Naattai Thirudathey'' (1991)
# ''[[Mill Thozhilali]]'' (1991)
# ''[[Naadu Adhai Naadu]]'' (1991)
# ''Nee Sirithal Deepavali'' (1990)
# ''[[Naanum Indha Ooruthan]]'' (1990)
# ''[[Kizhakku Vasal]]'' (1990)
# ''[[Aarathi Edungadi]]'' (1990)
# ''[[Vaigasi Poranthachu]]'' (1990)
# ''Paattuku Naan Adimai'' (1990)
# ''Therkkathi Kallan'' (1988)
# ''[[Katha Nayagan (1988 film)|Katha Nayagan]]'' (1988)
# ''[[Sivapputhaali]]'' (1988)
# ''[[Vilangu]]'' (1987)
# ''[[Neethikku Thandanai]]'' (1987)
# ''Kaalam Marudhu'' (1987)
# ''[[Ini Oru Sudhanthiram]]'' (1987)
# ''Ondru Engal Jathiye'' (1987)
# ''[[Namma Ooru Nalla Ooru]]'' (1986)
# ''Jigujigu Rail'' (1986)
# ''[[Murattu Karangal]]'' (1986)
# ''Poimugangal'' (1986)
# ''[[Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal]]'' (1986)
# ''Selvaakku'' (1986)
# ''[[Sigappu Malargal]]'' (1986)
# ''Dharma Pathni'' (1986)
# ''[[Sindhu Bhairavi (film)|Sindhu Bhairavi]]'' (1985)
# ''[[Rajathi Rojakili]]'' (1985)
# ''Vilaangu Meen'' (1985)
# ''[[Raja Rishi]]'' (1985)
# ''[[Marudhani]]'' (1985)
# ''[[Oru Malarin Payanam]]'' (1985)
# ''Amutha Gaanam'' (1985)
# ''Raja Gopuram'' (1985)
# ''Erimalai'' (1985)
# ''[[Ketti Melam]]'' (1985)
# ''[[Poi Mugangal]]'' (1985)
# ''Irandu Manam'' (1985)
# ''[[January 1 (1984 film)|January One]]'' (1984)
# ''[[Kuva Kuva Vaathugal]]'' (1984)
# ''[[Thambikku Entha Ooru]]'' (1984)
# ''Thalayanai Mandhiram'' (1984)
# ''[[Anbulla Rajinikanth]]'' (1984)
# ''Amma Irukka'' (1984)
# ''Raaja Thandhiram'' (1984)
# ''Mann Soru'' (1984)
# ''[[Pozhudhu Vidinjachu]]'' (1984)
# ''Puththisali Paithiangal'' (1983)
# ''Brimmacharigal'' (1983)
# ''[[Miruthanga Chakravarthi]]'' (1983)
# ''[[Aayiram Nilave Vaa]]'' (1983)
# ''Yamirukka Bayamen'' (1983)
# ''Subha Muhurtham'' (1983)
# ''[[Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey]]'' (1983)
# ''Idhu Enga Naadu'' (1983)
# ''Yugadharmam'' (1983)
# ''[[Indru Nee Nalai Naan]]'' (1983)
# ''[[Chinnan Chirusugal]]'' (1982)
# ''Thambhatyam Oru Sangeetham'' (1982)
# ''Boom Boom Madu'' (1982)
# ''[[Archanai Pookal]]'' (1982)
# ''[[Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai]]'' (1982)
# ''Kannoudu Kann'' (1982)
# ''Thambathyam Oru Sangitam'' (1982)
# ''[[Thooral Ninnu Pochchu]]'' (1982)
# ''Police Police''
# ''[[Pudhiya Vazhkai]]'' (1971) - Credited as Baby Dolly (child artist)
# ''[[Kaaviya Thalaivi]]'' (1970) - Credited as Baby Dolly (child artist)
# ''[[Thulabharam]]'' (1968) - Credited as Baby Rajani (child artist)
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===Malayalam===
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# ''Ezham Suryan'' (2012) as Gopika's mother
# ''No:66 Madhurai Bus'' (2012) as Varkey's wife
# ''[[Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu]]'' (1991) as Liza
# ''[[Njan Gandharvan]]'' (1991) as Bhama's mother
# ''Sunday 7 PM'' (1990) as Pushpa
# ''[[Oliyambukal]]'' (1990) as Leelamma
# ''[[Kadathanadan Ambadi]]'' (1990) as Ayisha
# ''[[Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu]]'' (1990) as Kuwait Mani's wife
# ''[[Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum]]'' (1990)
# ''[[Swagatham]]'' (1989) as Betty Francis
# ''[[Vandanam]]'' as Laxmi
# ''[[Moonnam Pakkam]]'' (1988) as Mrs. Kurup
# ''[[Thoovanathumbikal]]'' (1987) as Malini
# ''[[Cheppu]]'' (1987) as Lakshmi
# ''[[Ivide Ellaravarkkum Sukam]]'' (1987)
# ''Hello My Dear Wrong Number'' (1986) as
# ''[[Poomukapadil Ninneyum Kathu]]'' (1986) as Ammukutty
# ''[[Prathyekam Sradhikkukka|Pratheykam Sradikkuka]]'' (1986) as Nirmala
# ''[[Nyayavidhi]]'' (1986) as Bhaimi
# ''[[Thulabharam]]'' (1968) as Credited as Baby Rajani (child artist)
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===Telugu===
# ''[[1940 Lo Oka Gramam]]'' (2010)
# ''[[Dabbevariki Chedu]]'' (1987)
# ''[[Allulu Vasthunnaru]]'' (1984)
# ''Nyavidi'' (1984)
# ''[[Maa Inti Premayanam]]'' (1983)
# ''Maa Intaina Katha'' (1983)
# ''Prema Nakshatram'' (1982)
# ''[[Subhodayam]]'' (1980)
# ''[[Sarada (1973 film)|Sarada]]'' (1973)
# ''Jeevitham'' (1973)
# ''Kattula Rattayya'' (1972)
# ''Pandanti Kapuram'' (1972)
# ''Shanthi Nilayam'' (1972)
# ''Vamsoddharakudu'' (1972)
# ''[[Amaayakuraalu]]'' (1971)... Young Jothi
# ''[[Manushulu Marali]]'' (1969)...

===Kannada===
# ''[[Attahasa]]'' (2013)
# ''[[Maha Purusha]]'' (1985)
# ''Kadina Raja'' (1985)
# ''[[December 31 (film)|December 31]]'' (1986)
# ''Adrushtavanta'' (1982)
# ''[[Havina Hede]]'' (1981)
# ''Devara Aata'' (1981)

===Hindi===
# ''[[Samaj Ko Badal Dalo]]'' (1970)

===Voice Artist===
# [[Revathi (actress)|Revathi]] for [[Punnagai Mannan]] (1986)
#[[Amala (actress)|Amala]] for [[Mythili Ennai Kaathali]] (1986)

==Television career==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="background:#ccc;"| Year
! style="background:#ccc;"| Title
! style="background:#ccc;"| Role
! style="background:#ccc;"| Language
! style="background:#ccc;"| Channel
|-
|2003–2004 ||Sahana || Bhairavi JKB ||rowspan=9|[[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]||[[Jaya TV]]
|-
|2003–2004 || Alai Osai|| || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|2004–2006 || Kanavarukaaga || Vikram's mother||rowspan=2| [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|2007–2011||[[Magal (TV series)|Magal]]||Savithri
|-
|2008–2009 || [[Gokulathil Seethai (2008 TV series)|Gokulathil Seethai]]|| ||[[Kalaignar TV]]
|-
| 2009–2011 ||[[Maharani (TV series)|Maharani]]||Yamuna|| [[Vijay TV]]
|-
| 2010–2011 ||Adi Parasakthi||Gouri's mother|| [[Vijay TV]]
|-
| 2010–2011 ||[[Mundhanai Mudichu (2010 TV series)|Mundhanai Mudichu]]|| Krishnaveni||rowspan=2|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
| 2011–2012 ||[[Thangam (TV series)|Thangam]] || Dhanam
|-
| 2011 || Mayamadhavam|| ||[[Malayalam]]||
|-
|2012–2014 || Merku Mambalathil Oru Kaadhal || || rowspan=10|[[Tamil (language)|Tamil]] || [[Zee Tamizh]]
|-
|2012–2013 || [[Azhagi (TV series)|Azhagi]] || Chandra ||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
| 2013–2017 ||[[Deivam Thandha Veedu]] || Sumithra ||[[Vijay TV]]
|-
| 2014||Celebrity Kitchen|| Herself (Guest)||[[Puthuyugam TV]]
|-
| 2015–2017 || [[Lakshmi Vanthachu (TV series)|Lakshmi Vanthachu]]|| Valliammai||[[Zee Tamizh]]
|-
|2018–2020 || [[Devathaiyai Kanden (TV series)|Devathaiyai Kanden]]|| Meenakshi|| [[Zee Tamizh]]
|-
|2018–2019||[[Aranmanai Kili (TV series)|Aranmanai Kili]]|| Thayamma || [[Vijay TV]]
|-
|2019–2020||[[Rasaathi (TV series)|Raasathi]]||Alamelu||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|2020–Present|| [[Kannana Kanne (TV series)|Kannana Kanne]] ||Dhanalakshmi || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|2021|| [[Anbe Vaa (2020 TV series)|Anbe Vaa]] ||Dhanalakshmi || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
|-
|}

==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb name|0837817}}
*[http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Sulakshana&limit=8 Sulakshana at MSI]

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