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{{short description|Indian actress}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Shanthi Williams
| nationality = [[India]]n
| occupation = [[Actress]]
| birth_place = [[Coimbatore]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1958|09|23}}
| years_active = 1970-1980 1993-Present
| known_for = [[Metti Oli]] [[Thendral]] [[Anniyan]] [[Poove Unakkaga]] [[Pandian Stores]]
| death_date =
| children = 4
| spouse = [[J. Williams (cinematographer)|J. Williams]] (m.1979-2005) (Deceased in 2005)
}}
'''Shanthi Williams''' is an Indian film and television actress who has played supporting roles in various [[Tamil language|Tamil]] and [[Malayalam]] movies and serials.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/tv-actress/shanthi-williams|title=TV and film actress Shanthi Williams}}</ref>

==Career==
Williams came into the industry as a child artist at the age of 12. Williams started her acting in 1970 with the film, ''[[Vietnam Veedu]]''. She started doing television serials from 1999, playing second lead and supporting roles. She is best known for her role as the traditional mother in the serial [[Metti Oli]].<ref>[[The Hindu]] [https://web.archive.org/web/20051204165909/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2005/04/25/stories/2005042501540300.htm No "Mettioli" after June] Monday, 25 April 2005 "Rajamma (Shanthi Williams), the traditional mother in the family, was glorified by director Thirumurugan."</ref><ref>[http://newstodaynet.com/newsindex.php?id=18237%20&%20section=11 Mythili's century] "[[Mythili]], a mega-serial being telecast on Kalaignar TV ( Mondays to Fridays at 1.30 pm) has completed its 100th episode. On the occasion, 24 sarees were given to women who had written best comments about the serial. Mythili stars Ajay, Suja, Shanthi Williams and Viji Kitty. Written and directed by S G Ali Khan, Mythili is produced by Dr Shridhar Naarayanan and Vijaya Sridhar."</ref>

She was awarded the Best Actress in a negative role by director [[K. Balachander]] for her performance in [[Thendral]] where she played Tamizharasu's mother.

She has acted in many Tamil and Malayalam films as well as serials.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|url=https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/113886-shanthi-williams-talks-about-her-acting-career-and-personal-life|title=Shanthi Williams talks about her acting career and personal life}}</ref>

==Personal life==

Shanthi Williams was born at [[Coimbatore]], [[Tamil Nadu]] to Malayali parents. She married a Malayali cameraman [[J. Williams (cinematographer)|J. Williams]] in 1979.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=-FI_ekLsWIQ|title=சாந்தகுமாரி சாந்தி வில்லியம்ஸ் ஆனா கதை..!|website=Youtube}}</ref> They have 4 children.<ref name=":1" />

==Filmography==

===Tamil===
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* Madhana Maaligai (1976)
*[[Uyarndhavargal]] (1977)
*[[General Chakravarthi]] (1978) -
*[[Manthoppu Kiliye]] (1979) - Lakshmi
* Panam Penn Pasam (1980)
* [[Moodu Pani]] (1980) - Chandru's mother
* [[Nenjathai Killathe]] (1980) - Viji's sister-in-law Mala
* [[Gentleman (1993 film)|Gentleman]] (1993)
* [[Karuppu Nila]] (1995)
* [[Kizhakku Mugam]] (1996)
* [[Poove Unakkaga]] (1996)
* [[Aahaa Enna Porutham]] (1997) - Mangalam
* [[Kaadhale Nimmadhi]] (1998)
* [[Sollamale]] (1998)
* [[Suyamvaram]] (1999) - Pallavan's Mother
* [[Jodi (1999 film)|Jodi]] (1999) - Kannan's mother
* [[Unakkaga Mattum]] (2000) - Mangalam
* [[Vaanavil]] (2000) - Priya's mother
* [[Snegithiye]] (2000) - College Principal
* [[Pennin Manathai Thottu]] - Mythili
* [[Friends (2001 film)|Friends]] - Padmini's father's friend's wife
* [[Dumm Dumm Dumm]] (2001)
* [[Aandan Adimai]] (2001)
* [[Lovely (2001 film)|Lovely]] (2001) - Nivetha's Mother
* [[Narasimha (2001 film)|Narasimha]] (2001) - Vaanathi's mother
* [[Poovellam Un Vasam]] (2001)
* [[Alli Thanda Vaanam]] (2001) - Kannamma
* [[12B]] (2001) as Shakthi's Mother
* [[Manadhai Thirudivittai]] (2001) - Indhu's Mother
* [[Roja Kootam]] (2002) - Akash's Mother
* [[Kaiyodu Kai]] (2003) - Raja's mother
* [[Parthiban Kanavu (2003 film)|Parthiban Kanavu]] (2003) - Parthiban's mother
* [[Thirumalai]] (2003) - Anju Mahendran's mother
* [[Nadhi Karaiyinile]] (2003)
* [[Punnagai Poove]] (2003)
* [[Aaytha Ezhuthu]] (2004) - Selvanayagam's wife
* [[Maanasthan]] (2004)
* [[Udhaya (film)|Udhaya]] (2004)
* [[Anniyan]] (2005) - Susheela
* [[Aadum Koothu]] (2005) -
* [[Pasa Kiligal]] (2006) -
* [[Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan]] (2007) -
* [[Ammuvagiya Naan]] (2007) - Gowrishankar's Mother
* [[Cheena Thaana 001]] (2007) - Governor's wife
* Odum Meghangale (2008)
* [[Kannukulle]] (2009) - Gnanaprakasam's wife
* [[Aachariyangal]] (2012) - Vaani
* [[Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal]] (2013) - Gunasekhar's Mother
* [[Jannal Oram]] (2013) - Justin's mother
* Amma Ammamma (2014)
* [[Papanasam (film)|Papanasam]] (2015) - Rani's mother
* [[Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu]] (2019)
* Ainthu Unarvugal (2021)
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===Malayalam===
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* Nirthashala (1972)
* Masappadi Mathupilla (1973)
* [[Nellu (1974 film)|Nellu]] (1974)
* [[Mucheettukalikkaarante Makal]] (1975)
* Akkaldama (1975)
* Muthu (1976)
* Romeo (1976)
* Chakravarthini (1977)
* Manju Moodalmanju (1980)
* [[Mr. Michael]] (1980)
* Mahan (1992)
* Gentle Man Security (1994)
* [[Palunku]] (2006) - Mother Superior
* [[Yes Your Honour]] (2006)- Ravishankar's mother
* [[Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam]] (2006)- Sophia's mother
* Amirtham (2006)
* [[Raakilipattu]] (2007)- College principal
* [[Climax (2013 film)|Climax]] (2013) - Poonkodi's Stepmother
{{Div col end}}

== Television ==
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="background:#ccc; text-align:center;"
!Year!! Title !! Role !! Channel !! Language !! Notes
|-
|2000–2001
|[[Chithi (TV series)|Chithi]] || Padmavathi||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]||rowspan=5|[[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]||
|-
|2002
|Marumagal|| ||[[Vijay TV]] ||
|-
||2002–2005
|[[Metti Oli]]||Rajeshwari @ Rajamma||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] ||{{Won}}, Best actress in a negative role at Sun kudumbam award
|-
|2004
|Thangamana Purushan || ||[[KTV (India)|KTV]] ||
|-
|2004–2007
|Tharkappu Kalai Theeratha|| ||[[Kalaignar TV]]||
|-
|2004–2009
|[[Minnukettu]]|| ||[[Surya TV]]|||[[Malayalam]]||
|-
|2005
|Manaivi|| ||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]||[[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]||
|-
| rowspan=2|2006
|Raja Rajeshwari|| || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] ||[[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]||
|-
| Nombarappoovu || Vimala||[[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]||rowspan=1|[[Malayalam]]||
|-
|2007
|Kanavugal Aayiram || ||[[Jaya TV]] ||Tamil||
|-
|2007
|Arasi|| Chandramathi || rowspan=6|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]|| rowspan=12|[[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]||
|-
|2008–2012
|Vasantam|| ||
|-
|Rowspan= 2|2008–2009
|[[Kalasam (TV series)|Kalasam]] ||Nagalakshmi||
|-
|Bandham|| Thamarai ||
|-
|2008
|Vaira Nenjam|| ||
|-
|rowspan=2|2009
|[[Kalyanam (2009 TV series)|Kalyanam]] || Shivagaami||
|-
|Aval oru Minsaram|| ||[[Kalaignar TV]]||
|-
|2012-2013
|[[Thangam (TV series)|Thangam]]||Avudaiammal||rowspan=2|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]||
|-
| 2009–2011
|[[Thendral]] ||Rukkumani|| {{Won}}, Best actress in a negative role at Sun kudumbam award
|-
|rowspan=2|2010||[[Abirami (TV series)|Abhirami]]||Abirami's Mother||rowspan=2|[[Kalaignar TV]]||
|-
|Mythili|| ||
|-
|rowspan=2|2011
|[[Shanthi Nilayam (TV series)|Shanthi Nilayam]]|| ||[[Jaya TV]]||
|-
|Snehakoodu|| ||[[Surya TV]]||[[Malayalam]]||
|-
|rowspan=3| 2011–2013
|[[Thangam (TV series)|Thangam]] || Avudaiammal||rowspan=2|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]|| rowspan=7|[[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]||
|-
|[[Sivasankari (TV series)|Sivasankari]]|| ||
|-
|[[Uravugal]] ||Sudha||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] [[Vasantham TV]]||
|-
|2012–2014|| [[Pillai Nila (TV series)|Pillai Nila]] ||Savithri ||rowspan=2|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]||
|-
| 2013–2018|| [[Vani Rani (TV series)|Vani Rani]]|| Angayarkanni||
|-
| 2013–2014
|[[Uravugal Sangamam]] || ||[[Raj TV]]||
|-
|2015–2016||[[Andal Azhagar]]||Vadivu|| [[Star Vijay]]||
|-
|2016||Vishwaroopam||Kumudam||[[Flowers (TV channel)|Flowers]]||[[Malayalam]]||
|-
|2015–2016||[[Keladi Kanmani (TV series)|Keladi Kanmani]] ||Bhagyam||[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]||rowspan=3|[[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]||
|-
|2017–2018|| [[Rekka Katti Parakkudhu Manasu]]||Thayaramma||[[Zee Tamil]]||
|-
|2018 – Present
| [[Pandiyan Stores]] || 'Pillayaar Paati' Parvathy Muruganandham "Paaru" || [[Star Vijay]] ||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/139122-actress-shanthi-williams-talks-about-her-acting-comeback-experience|title='நான் எதிர்கொண்ட வலிகளும் கஷ்டங்களும் ரொம்ப அதிகம்!' - ரீ என்ட்ரி சாந்தி வில்லியம்ஸ் உருக்கம்|website=Vikatan}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/tamil/tamil-tv-show-pandian-stores-team-greets-fans-ahead-of-pongal/articleshow/67510377.cms|title=Tamil TV show Pandian Stores team greets fans ahead of Pongal|website=Times of India}}</ref>
|-
|2018–2019 ||Thenum Vayambum||Mullasserry Bhageerathi||[[Surya TV]]||[[Malayalam]]||<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://m.timesofindia.com/tv/news/malayalam/vivek-gopan-to-team-up-with-sreelaya-on-new-serial-thenum-vayambum/articleshow/66179203.cms|title=Vivek Gopan to team-up with Sreelaya on new serial, Thenum Vayambum; The other casts who will play important roles are Thara Kalyan, Kottayam Rasheed, Rizabawa, Seenath, Manka Mahesh and Shanthi Williams.|website=Times of India}}</ref>
|-
|2018||Kuttiz || Kanniyammal || [[Pogo TV|Pogo]]|| rowspan=8|[[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]||
|-
|rowspan=2|2019
| [[Azhagu (TV series)|Azhagu]]||Sudha, Poorna and Madhan's grandmother|| rowspan="3" |[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]||
|-
|[[Kanmani (TV series)|Kanmani]]||Tamil Selvi||
|-
|2019 – Present
|[[Chandralekha (TV series)|Chandralekha]]||Meenakshi||
|-
|2019
|Poove Sempoove||Kanthimathi ||[[Kalaignar TV]]||
|-
|2019 – 2020
| [[Rajamagal]] || Kanchana || [[Zee Tamil]] ||
|-
|2020 – Present
| [[Senthoora Poove (TV series)|Senthoora Poove]] ||Rajalakshmi || [[Star Vijay]] ||
|-
|2020
| [[Magarasi (TV series)|Magarasi]]||Meenakshi || [[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]] ||Cameo appearance
|-
|}

==References==
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==External links==
*[https://m.imdb.com/name/nm5654909/ Shanthi Williams] on [[IMDb]]

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