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			{{Short description\|Indian actress}}
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	\| parents = Father : Aranmanai L Balakrishnan - Mother : Rukmani		\| parents = Father : Aranmanai L Balakrishnan - Mother : Rukmani
	\| website = http://venniraaadainirmala.com/		\| website = http://venniraaadainirmala.com/
	\| occupation = ~~[[Film actress]]~~		\| occupation = Actress
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	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	She was born as Shanthi to Aranmanai L Balakrishnan and Rukmani at [[Kumbakonam]]. She had four siblings. She remains unmarried.<ref>https://www.mangalam.com/news/detail/347308-interviews-actress-usha-kumari-interview.html</ref>		She was born as Shanthi to Aranmanai L Balakrishnan and Rukmani at [[Kumbakonam]]. She had four siblings. She remains unmarried.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.mangalam.com/news/detail/347308-interviews-actress-usha-kumari-interview.html\|title = ഞാന്‍ വിവാഹം കഴിക്കില്ല, നൃത്തം ചെയ്ത് അച്ഛനെ സമ്പന്നനാക്കും; ഇപ്പോഴും അവിവാഹിതയായി ജീവിക്കുന്ന മലയാളത്തിന്റെ താരറാണി}}</ref>

	== Acting career ==		== Acting career ==
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	== Political career ==		== Political career ==

	[[M. G. Ramachandran]] had adopted her as his sister and wanted to be his heir in politics. But she refused.<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/The-two-women-who-took-on-Jayalalithaa/article16792741.ece The two women who took on Jayalalithaa]</ref> MGR had nominated her to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council. Her swearing in ceremony was scheduled for 23 April 1986. Nirmala had earlier declared insolvency and according to Article 102-(1)(c) of the Indian Constitution, an insolvent person can not serve as a member of parliament or state legislature.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130125130534/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/06/14/stories/2002061404130400.htm Rs. 4.5 lakh-fine slapped on `Vennira Aadai' Nirmala]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070608000850/http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/06/stories/2007060604680400.htm Court imposes Rs. 4.65-lakh fine on Vennira Adai Nirmala]</ref>		[[M. G. Ramachandran]] had adopted her as his sister and wanted to be his heir in politics. But she refused.<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/The-two-women-who-took-on-Jayalalithaa/article16792741.ece The two women who took on Jayalalithaa]</ref> MGR had nominated her to the [[Tamil Nadu Legislative Council]]. Her swearing in ceremony was scheduled for 23 April 1986. Nirmala had earlier declared insolvency and according to Article 102-(1)(c) of the Indian Constitution, an insolvent person can not serve as a member of parliament or state legislature.<ref>{{usurped\|[https://archive.today/20130125130534/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/06/14/stories/2002061404130400.htm Rs. 4.5 lakh-fine slapped on `Vennira Aadai' Nirmala]}}</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070608000850/http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/06/stories/2007060604680400.htm Court imposes Rs. 4.65-lakh fine on Vennira Adai Nirmala]</ref>

	This annulment made Nirmala's nomination valid and the writ petition against it was dismissed. However, Nirmala withdrew her nomination to the council. Miffed with this incident, MGR decided to abolish the council.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/may/24ptn.htm TN to get back Upper House]</ref>		This annulment made Nirmala's nomination valid and the writ petition against it was dismissed. However, Nirmala withdrew her nomination to the council. Miffed with this incident, MGR decided to abolish the council.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/may/24ptn.htm TN to get back Upper House]</ref>
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	* ''Noorandu Kalam Vazhga'' (1970)		* ''Noorandu Kalam Vazhga'' (1970)
	* ''Sangamam'' (1970)		* ''Sangamam'' (1970)

	* ''[[Yaen?]]'' (1970)		* ''[[Yaen?]]'' (1970)
	* ''Vairakiyam'' (1970)		* ''Vairakiyam'' (1970)
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	\|2021\|\|[[Saadhana Bharatam]]\|\|Exclusive YouTube Channel which explores Bharatanatyam and also incites motivation for youth to excel in their careers and much more. Channel Link:<ref>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1AI5JMQvB7S2Gy_IMPWoA</ref> \|\|[[YouTube]]		\|2021\|\|[[Saadhana Bharatam]]\|\|Exclusive YouTube Channel which explores Bharatanatyam and also incites motivation for youth to excel in their careers and much more. Channel Link:<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk1AI5JMQvB7S2Gy_IMPWoA\|title = Sadhana Bharatam - YouTube\|website = [[YouTube]]}}</ref> \|\|[[YouTube]]
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	'''Vennira Aadai Nirmala''' (born as '''A. B. Shanthi''' in [[Kumbakonam]]) is an Indian actress who has appeared in [[Tamil language\|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Telugu language\|Telugu]] films. She was a prominent lead actress from 1960s and 70s.		'''Vennira Aadai Nirmala''' (born as '''A. B. Shanthi''' in [[Kumbakonam]]) is an Indian actress who has appeared in [[Tamil language\|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Telugu language\|Telugu]] films. She was a prominent lead actress from 1960s and 70s. She is credited as '''Ushakumari''' in Malayalam film industry.

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
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	This annulment made Nirmala's nomination valid and the writ petition against it was dismissed. However, Nirmala withdrew her nomination to the council. Miffed with this incident, MGR decided to abolish the council.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/may/24ptn.htm TN to get back Upper House]</ref>		This annulment made Nirmala's nomination valid and the writ petition against it was dismissed. However, Nirmala withdrew her nomination to the council. Miffed with this incident, MGR decided to abolish the council.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/may/24ptn.htm TN to get back Upper House]</ref>

	==~~Filmography~~==		==Partial filmography==
	''This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.''		''This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.''

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	*''[[Vennira Aadai]]'' (1965)		*''[[Vennira Aadai]]'' (1965)
	*''[[Ennathan Mudivu]]'' (1965)		*''[[Ennathan Mudivu]]'' (1965)
	* ''[[Kadhalithal mattum Podhuma]]'' (1967)		* '' Kadhalithal mattum Podhuma'' (1967)
	* ''[[Bhakta Prahlada (1967 film)\|Bhakta Prahlada]]'' (1967)		* ''[[Bhakta Prahlada (1967 film)\|Bhakta Prahlada]]'' (1967)
	* ''[[Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968 film)\|Lakshmi Kalyanam]]'' (1968)		* ''[[Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968 film)\|Lakshmi Kalyanam]]'' (1968)
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	* ''[[Veguli Penn]]'' (1971)		* ''[[Veguli Penn]]'' (1971)
	* ''[[Aval (1972 film)\|Aval]]'' (1972)		* ''[[Aval (1972 film)\|Aval]]'' (1972)
	* ''Bathilukku Bathil'' (1972)		* ''[[Bathilukku Bathil]]'' (1972)
	* ''Thaikku Oru Pillai'' (1972)		* ''Thaikku Oru Pillai'' (1972)
	* ''[[Anbu Sagodharargal]]'' (1973)		* ''[[Anbu Sagodharargal]]'' (1973)
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	* ''[[Pookaari]]'' (1973)		* ''[[Pookaari]]'' (1973)
	* ''Prarthanai'' (1973)		* ''Prarthanai'' (1973)
	* ''Vakkuruthi'' (1973)		* ''[[Vakkuruthi]]'' (1973)
	* ''[[Nyayam Ketkirom]]'' (1973)		* ''[[Nyayam Ketkirom]]'' (1973)
	* ''Veettukku Vandha Marumagal'' (1973)		* ''Veettukku Vandha Marumagal'' (1973)
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	* ''[[Vaimaye Vellum]]'' (1997)		* ''[[Vaimaye Vellum]]'' (1997)
	* ''[[Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman]]'' (2001)		* ''[[Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman]]'' (2001)
	* ''[[Kaamaraasu]]'' (2002)		* '' Kaamaraasu '' (2002)
	* ''[[Periyar (2007 film)\|Periyar]]'' (2007)		* ''[[Periyar (2007 film)\|Periyar]]'' (2007)
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	# Koottukudumbam (1969) as Radhika		# Koottukudumbam (1969) as Radhika
	# Vilakkappetta Bandhangal (1969)		# Vilakkappetta Bandhangal (1969)
	# [[Punnapura Vayalar]] (1968) as Chinnamma		# Punnapura Vayalar (1968) as Chinnamma
	# [[Yakshi (film)\|Yakshi]] (1968) as Vijayalakshmi		# [[Yakshi (film)\|Yakshi]] (1968) as Vijayalakshmi
	# Sahadharmini (1967)		# Sahadharmini (1967)
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	* ''[[Bomma Borusa]]'' (1971)		* ''[[Bomma Borusa]]'' (1971)
	* ''Kathula Rathaiah'' (1972)		* ''Kathula Rathaiah'' (1972)
	* ''[[Datta Putrudu]]'' (1972)		* '' Datta Putrudu '' (1972)
	* ''Devude Gelichadu'' (1976)		* ''Devude Gelichadu'' (1976)
	* '' [[Karunamayudu]]'' (1978)		* '' [[Karunamayudu]]'' (1978)
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	==Awards and honours==		==Awards and honours==
	*Kannadasan Award ~~in 2009~~<ref>{{cite news\|author= Malathi Rangarajan \|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/07/03/stories/2009070351470500.htm \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411021844/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/07/03/stories/2009070351470500.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=2013-04-11 \|title=A gathering of greats \|date=2009-07-03 \|newspaper= [[The Hindu]] \|access-date=2013-02-20}}</ref>		*2009; Kaviarasu Kannadasan Tamizh Sangam Award<ref>{{cite news\|author= Malathi Rangarajan \|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/07/03/stories/2009070351470500.htm \|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411021844/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/07/03/stories/2009070351470500.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=2013-04-11 \|title=A gathering of greats \|date=2009-07-03 \|newspaper= [[The Hindu]] \|access-date=2013-02-20}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==

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{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2016}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Vennira Aadai Nirmala
| image =
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| birth_name = Shanthi
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1948|06|28}}
| birth_place = [[Kumbakonam]], [[Thanjavur District|Thanjor District]],<br>[[Madras presidency]],
| death_date =
| death_place =
| othername = Nirmala (Nimmi), Usha kumari
| yearsactive = 1965–present
| parents = Father : Aranmanai L Balakrishnan - Mother : Rukmani
| website = http://venniraaadainirmala.com/
| occupation = [[Film actress]]
}}

'''Vennira Aadai Nirmala''' (born as '''A. B. Shanthi''' in [[Kumbakonam]]) is an Indian actress who has appeared in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malayalam]] and [[Telugu language|Telugu]] films. She was a prominent lead actress from 1960s and 70s.

==Personal life==
She was born as Shanthi to Aranmanai L Balakrishnan and Rukmani at [[Kumbakonam]]. She had four siblings. She remains unmarried.<ref>https://www.mangalam.com/news/detail/347308-interviews-actress-usha-kumari-interview.html</ref>

== Acting career ==

Debuting through [[C. V. Sridhar]]'s ''[[Vennira Aadai]]'' in 1965, she has acted as lead roles in over 400+ films encompassing four languages - Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu & Kannada. Her screen name in Malayalam films was 'Usha Kumari' In addition to her acting career, Nirmala is a trained [[Bharatanatyam]] dancer.<ref>{{cite news|author=Randor Guy |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/10/31/stories/2008103150520300.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081103091107/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2008/10/31/stories/2008103150520300.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2008-11-03 |title=Trend-setter |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=2008-10-31 |access-date=2013-02-20}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=M. Balaganessin |url=http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/03/stories/2007040308220200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070410215836/http://www.hindu.com/2007/04/03/stories/2007040308220200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2007-04-10 |title=She wants novel role |date=2007-04-03 |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=2013-02-20}}</ref> She acted in the TV series - Deivamagal.

== Political career ==

[[M. G. Ramachandran]] had adopted her as his sister and wanted to be his heir in politics. But she refused.<ref>[https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tamil-nadu/The-two-women-who-took-on-Jayalalithaa/article16792741.ece The two women who took on Jayalalithaa]</ref> MGR had nominated her to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council. Her swearing in ceremony was scheduled for 23 April 1986. Nirmala had earlier declared insolvency and according to Article 102-(1)(c) of the Indian Constitution, an insolvent person can not serve as a member of parliament or state legislature.<ref>[https://archive.today/20130125130534/http://www.hinduonnet.com/2002/06/14/stories/2002061404130400.htm Rs. 4.5 lakh-fine slapped on `Vennira Aadai' Nirmala]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20070608000850/http://www.hindu.com/2007/06/06/stories/2007060604680400.htm Court imposes Rs. 4.65-lakh fine on Vennira Adai Nirmala]</ref>

This annulment made Nirmala's nomination valid and the writ petition against it was dismissed. However, Nirmala withdrew her nomination to the council. Miffed with this incident, MGR decided to abolish the council.<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/2006/may/24ptn.htm TN to get back Upper House]</ref>

==Filmography==
''This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.''

===Tamil===
{{Div col}}
*''[[Vennira Aadai]]'' (1965)
*''[[Ennathan Mudivu]]'' (1965)
* ''[[Kadhalithal mattum Podhuma]]'' (1967)
* ''[[Bhakta Prahlada (1967 film)|Bhakta Prahlada]]'' (1967)
* ''[[Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968 film)|Lakshmi Kalyanam]]'' (1968)
* ''[[Chakkaram]]'' (1968)
* ''[[Ragasiya Police 115]]'' (1968)
* ''[[Muthu Chippi]]'' (1968)
* ''[[Kuzhanthaikkaga]]'' (1968)
* ''[[Poova Thalaiya]]'' (1969)
* ''[[Mannippu (1969 film)|Mannippu]]'' (1969)
* ''[[Annaiyum Pithavum]]'' (1969)
* ''Kanni Penn'' (1969)
* ''[[Thanga Surangam]]'' (1969)
* ''[[Thunaivan]]'' (1969)
* ''[[Enga Mama]]'' (1970)
* ''[[Veettuku Veedu]]'' (1970)
* ''Kannan Varuvan'' (1970)
* ''Noorandu Kalam Vazhga'' (1970)
* ''Sangamam'' (1970)

* ''[[Yaen?]]'' (1970)
* ''Vairakiyam'' (1970)
* ''[[Namma Kuzhandaigal]]'' (1970)
* ''[[Babu (1971 film)|Babu]]'' (1971)
* ''[[Thangaikkaaga]]'' (1971)
* ''Deivam Pesuma'' (1971)
* ''[[Aathi Parasakthi]]'' (1971)
* ''Anbukkor Annan'' (1971)
* ''Needhi Dhevan'' (1971)
* ''[[Sudarum Sooravaliyum]]'' (1971)
* ''[[Thanga Gopuram]]'' (1971)
* ''[[Veguli Penn]]'' (1971)
* ''[[Aval (1972 film)|Aval]]'' (1972)
* ''Bathilukku Bathil'' (1972)
* ''Thaikku Oru Pillai'' (1972)
* ''[[Anbu Sagodharargal]]'' (1973)
* ''Engal Thaai'' (1973)
* ''[[Pookaari]]'' (1973)
* ''Prarthanai'' (1973)
* ''Vakkuruthi'' (1973)
* ''[[Nyayam Ketkirom]]'' (1973)
* ''Veettukku Vandha Marumagal'' (1973)
* ''Nalla Mudivu'' (1973)
* ''Avalukku Nigar Avale'' (1974)
* ''Pathu Madha Bandham'' (1974)
* ''Samayalkaran'' (1974)
* ''Sisubalan'' (1974)
* ''Ingeyum Manidhargal'' (1975)
* ''[[Naalai Namadhe]]'' (1975)
* ''Eduppar Kai Pillai'' (1975)
* ''[[Idhayakkani]]'' (1975)
* ''[[Oorukku Uzhaippavan]]'' (1976)
* ''[[Unakkaga Naan]]'' (1976)
* ''Janaki Sabadham'' (1976)
* ''Ellam Avale'' (1977)
* ''[[Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga]]'' (1977)
* ''Maamiyar Veedu'' (1977)
* ''[[Meenava Nanban]]'' (1977)
* ''Kaviraja Kalamegam'' (1978)
* ''Karunamoorthi'' (1978)
* ''[[Gnana Kuzhandhai]]'' (1979)
* ''Nadagame Ulagam'' (1979)
* ''Velli Ratham'' (1979)
* ''[[Kaali (1980 film)|Kaali]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Guru (1980 film)|Guru]]'' (1980)
* ''[[Kallukkul Eeram]]'' (1980)
* ''Deiva Thirumanangal-Meenakshi Kalyanam'' (1981)
* ''Deiva Thirumanangal-Srinivasa Kalyanam'' (1981)
* ''[[Bala Nagamma (1981 film)|Bala Nagamma]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Nadodi Raja]]'' (1982)
* ''[[Arunachalam (film)|Arunachalam]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Vaimaye Vellum]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Thaalikaatha Kaaliamman]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Kaamaraasu]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Periyar (2007 film)|Periyar]]'' (2007)
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===Malayalam: Credited as Ushakumari===
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# Kaattu Thulasi - 1965
# Station Master
# Janma Bhoomi
# Kalli Penn
# Sharjah To Sharjah (2001)
# Poomarathanalil (1997)
# Kilungaatha Changalakal (1981)
# Kaanthavalayam (1980)
# Bhakthahanuman (1980)
# [[Ashwaradham]](1980) as Lakshmi
# Iniyum Kaanaam (1979) as Nirmala
# Veerabhadran (1979)
# Randil Onnu (1978)
# Chakraayudham (1978)
# [[Velluvili]] (1978) as Savithri
# Hemantharaathri (1978)
# Thacholi Ambu (1978)
# Guruvayoor Keshavan (1977)
# Sreemurukan (1977)
# Amba Ambika Ambaalika (1976) as Sathyavathi
# Maanishaada (1975)
# Thomasleeha (1975)
# Njaan Ninne Premikkunnu (1975) as Gracy
# Suprabhaatham (1974)
# Durga (1974)
# Paavangal Pennungal (1973)
# Aashaachakram (1973)
# Shaasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu (1973) as Suvarna
# Thaniniram (1973)
# [[Thenaruvi]] (1973) as Thulasi
# Jesus (1973) as Mary Magdalna
# [[Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka]] (1972) as Maalu
# Lora Nee Evide (1971) as Lora
# Panchavankaadu (1971) as Devamma
# [[Dathuputhran]] (1970) as Omana
# Bheekara Nimishangal (1970) as Indira
# Cross Belt (1970) as Leela/Mrs.Robert
# Vivaahitha (1970) as Leela
# Janmabhoomi (1969) as Madhavi
# Koottukudumbam (1969) as Radhika
# Vilakkappetta Bandhangal (1969)
# [[Punnapura Vayalar]] (1968) as Chinnamma
# [[Yakshi (film)|Yakshi]] (1968) as Vijayalakshmi
# Sahadharmini (1967)
# Maadatharuvi (1967)
# Thalirukal (1967)
# NGO (1967)
# Sheelavathi (1967) as Saraswathi
# [[Iruttinte Athmavu]] (1967) as Prema
# [[Ramanan (film)|Ramanan]] (1967) as Karthi
# Jeevikkaan Anuvadikkoo (1967)
#[[Kayamkulam Kochunni (1966 film)|Kayamkulam Kochunni]] (1966) as Nabeesa
# Station Master (1966) as Geetha & Omana
# Kallippennu (1966) as Kallippennu
# Chettathi (1965) as Susheela
# Kaattuthulasi (1965) as Thulasi
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===Telugu===
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* ''[[Bhakta Prahlada (1967 film)|Bhakta Prahlada]]'' (1967)
* ''[[Ave Kallu]]'' (1967)
* ''[[Mooga Nomu]]'' (1969)
* ''Bangaru Talli'' (1971)
* ''[[Bomma Borusa]]'' (1971)
* ''Kathula Rathaiah'' (1972)
* ''[[Datta Putrudu]]'' (1972)
* ''Devude Gelichadu'' (1976)
* '' [[Karunamayudu]]'' (1978)
* ''Sri Anjaneya Charitra'' (1981)
* ''[[Bala Nagamma (1981 film)|Bala Nagamma]]'' (1981)
* ''[[Sri Sita Ramula Kalyanam Chootamu Raarandi]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Adhipathi]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Kalisundam Raa]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Jayam Manadera]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Ninne Premistha]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Seema Simham]]'' (2002)
* ''[[Okariki Okaru]]'' (2003)
* ''[[Shankar Dada M.B.B.S.]]'' (2004)
* ''[[Shankar Dada Zindabad]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Ragada]]'' (2010)
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===Kannada===
* ''Sri Renukadevi Mahathme'' (1975)
* ''Kari Naga'' (1985)

==Television serials==
{| class="wikitable"
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! style="background:#ccc;"| Title
! style="background:#ccc;"| Role
! style="background:#ccc;"| Channel
! style="background:#ccc;"| Notes
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|2000 || Micro Thodargal- Mounam Oru Bashai || || [[Raj TV]]
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|-
|2004–2006||[[Kalki (TV series)|Kalki]]|| ||[[Jaya TV]]
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|-
|2008||[[Manikoondu]]||Parvathi Devi||rowspan=2|[[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]
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|-
|2013–2018||[[Deivamagal]]||Janaki Chidambaram
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|-
|2004||[[Aaradhana (TV series)|Aaradhana]]||A series on Indian Music Composers|| [[Doordarshan]]
|Producer,Screenplay writer and Actor
|-
|2007||[[Be'zubaan]]||A Tele series in Hindi || [[Doordarshan]]
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|-
|2009||[[Sri Aandal (TV Series)|Sri Aandal]]||Dance Drama|| [[Doordarshan]]
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|-
|2009-2010||[[Pushpanjali (TV Series)|Pushpanjali]]||A Tele series||[[Doordarshan]]
|
|-
|2012-2017||[[Konjum Salangai & Dheem Tharikita]]||Tele series based on Classical dance competition among children successfully telecasted for over five years.||[[DD Podhigai]]
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==Awards and honours==
*Kannadasan Award in 2009<ref>{{cite news|author= Malathi Rangarajan |url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/07/03/stories/2009070351470500.htm |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130411021844/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2009/07/03/stories/2009070351470500.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-04-11 |title=A gathering of greats |date=2009-07-03 |newspaper= [[The Hindu]] |access-date=2013-02-20}}</ref>

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