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| birth_name        = Sheela Christina<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://wcc.edu.in/alumnae/distinguished-alumnae/|title=Distinguished Alumnae|website=Women's Christian College|language=en-US|access-date=3 December 2018}}</ref>
| birth_name        = Sheela Christina<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://wcc.edu.in/alumnae/distinguished-alumnae/ |title=Distinguished Alumnae |website=Women's Christian College |language=en-US |access-date=3 December 2018}}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1970|04|26}}
| birth_date        = {{Birth year and age|1965}}
| birth_place        = [[Allappuzha]], [[Kerala]], India
| birth_place        = [[Alappuzha]], [[Kerala]], [[India]]
| yearsactive        = 1987–1996 <br/>2000 (television)<br/>2003–present
| yearsactive        = 1987–1996 (as a leading actress)<br/>2000 (television)<br/>2003–present (as a character artist)
| occupation        = Actress
| occupation        = Actress
| spouse            =
| spouse            ={{marriage|Ponvannan|1995}}
[[Ponvannan]] <br>(m.1995-present)
| children          = 2
| children          = 2
| parents            = [[A. B. Raj]] (Father)
| parents            = [[A. B. Raj]] (Father)
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'''Saranya Ponvannan''' (born '''Sheela Christina'''; 26 April 1970) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], and [[Malayalam]] language films. Saranya made her debut in a lead role in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s ''[[Nayakan]]'' (1987) and went on to play lead roles from 1987-1996. Following an eight-year [[sabbatical]], she returned to films in 2003 as a [[character actor]], specializing in "mother of the hero" roles.
'''Saranya Ponvannan''' (born '''Sheela Christina'''; 1965) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]], and [[Malayalam]] language films. Saranya made her debut in a lead role in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s ''[[Nayakan]]'' (1987) and went on to play lead roles from 1987 to 1996. Following an eight-year [[sabbatical]], she returned to films in 2003 as a [[character actor]] roles.


==Career==
==Career==


Saranya made her Tamil debut in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s production ''[[Nayakan]],'' as the female lead opposite [[Kamal Haasan]] in 1987.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> She made her first Telugu appearance in 1988 film ''Neerajanam;'' her Malayalam debut was a year later in the 1989 film ''[[Artham]]'' starring opposite [[Mamooty]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/141018/screen-mother-to-superstar.html|title=Screen-mother to Superstar|last=Nair|first=Vidya|date=14 October 2018|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=3 December 2018|language=en}}</ref> In 1996 almost during the end of her career as a lead actress she debuted in Kannada cinema in ''[[Appaji]]''.
Saranya made her Tamil debut in [[Mani Ratnam]]'s production ''[[Nayakan]],'' as the female lead opposite [[Kamal Haasan]] in 1987.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> She made her first Telugu appearance in 1988 film ''Neerajanam;'' her Malayalam debut was a year later in the 1989 film ''[[Artham]]'' starring opposite [[Mamooty|Mammootty]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/mollywood/141018/screen-mother-to-superstar.html |title=Screen-mother to Superstar |last=Nair |first=Vidya |date=14 October 2018 |work=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=3 December 2018 |language=en}}</ref> In 1996 almost during the end of her career as a lead actress she debuted in Kannada cinema in ''[[Appaji]]''.


After marriage in 1995, she quit from acting. However, in 2000 she appeared playing the lead role in the comedy television series, ''Veettukku Veedu Lootty'', and subsequently accepted some supporting roles in other projects.<ref name=":0">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/11/25/stories/2006112500390100.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105130839/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/11/25/stories/2006112500390100.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 November 2012|title=Back into form with a bang|work=[[The Hindu]]|access-date=30 October 2009|location=Chennai, India|date=25 November 2006}}</ref> During 2006 she appeared in family-drama serial ''Mugangal'', which aired on Sun TV.
After marriage in 1995, she quit from acting. However, in 2000 she appeared playing the lead role in the comedy television series, ''Veettukku Veedu Lootty'', and subsequently accepted some supporting roles in other projects.<ref name=":0">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/11/25/stories/2006112500390100.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105130839/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2006/11/25/stories/2006112500390100.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 November 2012 |title=Back into form with a bang |work=[[The Hindu]] |access-date=30 October 2009 |location=Chennai, India |date=25 November 2006}}</ref> During 2006 she appeared in family-drama serial ''Mugangal'', which aired on Sun TV.


After a break from films she made a comeback in 2003 Tamil film ''[[Alai (film)|Alai]]'' opposite  [[Raghuvaran]] as [[Silambarasan]] 's mother. Since then she has been noted for her "mother" roles in films most notably ''[[Raam (2005 film)|Raam]]'', ''[[Thavamai Thavamirundhu]]'' and ''[[Em Magan]]'' in the mid-2000s.<ref name=":1">{{cite news|url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/15/stories/2005121516900200.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060513074212/http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/15/stories/2005121516900200.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 May 2006|title=An actress who plays her roles with aplomb|last=Ashok Kumar|first=S.R.|date=15 December 2005|access-date=3 December 2018|work=[[The Hindu]]|location=Chennai, India}}</ref>
After a break from films she made a comeback in 2003 Tamil film ''[[Alai (film)|Alai]]'' opposite  [[Raghuvaran]] as [[Silambarasan]] 's mother. Since then she has been noted for her "mother" roles in films most notably ''[[Raam (2005 film)|Raam]]'', ''[[Thavamai Thavamirundhu]]'' and ''[[Em Magan]]'' in the mid-2000s.<ref name=":1">{{cite news |url=http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/15/stories/2005121516900200.htm |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060513074212/http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/15/stories/2005121516900200.htm |url-status=dead |archive-date=13 May 2006 |title=An actress who plays her roles with aplomb |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S.R. |date=15 December 2005 |access-date=3 December 2018 |work=[[The Hindu]] |location=Chennai, India}}</ref>


Her performance as Veerayi, a widowed mother torn between love and possessiveness, in the 2010 film ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]'' –  her 100th release – earned her the [[National Film Award for Best Actress]].<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-20/chennai/29563898_1_female-actor-bagging-awards-tamil-movie|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105135246/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-20/chennai/29563898_1_female-actor-bagging-awards-tamil-movie|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 November 2012|title=Best actor – female: Saranya Ponvannan takes it in her stride|date=20 May 2011|work=[[The Times of India]]|access-date=3 December 2018}}</ref> Her major breakthrough was 2005 Tamil film ''[[Thavamai Thavamirundhu]]'' after which she established herself as a prominent and leading actress in South India. As of 2017, she was one of the highest paid character actresses in the south Indian film industry.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com" />
Her performance as Veerayi, a widowed mother torn between love and possessiveness, in the 2010 film ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]'' –  her 100th release – earned her the [[National Film Award for Best Actress]].<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com">{{cite news |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-20/chennai/29563898_1_female-actor-bagging-awards-tamil-movie |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105135246/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-05-20/chennai/29563898_1_female-actor-bagging-awards-tamil-movie |url-status=dead |archive-date=5 November 2012 |title=Best actor – female: Saranya Ponvannan takes it in her stride |date=20 May 2011 |work=[[The Times of India]] |access-date=3 December 2018}}</ref> Her major breakthrough was 2005 Tamil film ''[[Thavamai Thavamirundhu]]'' after which she established herself as a prominent and leading actress in South India. As of 2017, she was one of the highest paid character actresses in the south Indian film industry.<ref name="timesofindia.indiatimes.com" />


In 2014, she launched Design & School of Fashion Technology (DSOFT), a fashion institute at Virugamakkam, Chennai.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/may/13/saranya-ponvannan-nobody-calls-me-madam-on-the-sets-im-always-their-amma-1814234.html|title=Saranya Ponvannan: Nobody calls me 'madam' on the sets, I'm always their 'Amma'|last=Subhakeerthana|first=S|date=14 May 2018|work=The New Indian Express|access-date=3 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/meet-the-multi-talented-amma-of-kollywood/article19872070.ece|title=Meet the multi-talented Amma|last=Anantharam|first=Chitra Deepa|date=16 October 2017|work=The Hindu|access-date=3 December 2018|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
In 2014, she launched Design & School of Fashion Technology (DSOFT), a fashion institute at Virugamakkam, Chennai.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/may/13/saranya-ponvannan-nobody-calls-me-madam-on-the-sets-im-always-their-amma-1814234.html |title=Saranya Ponvannan: Nobody calls me 'madam' on the sets, I'm always their 'Amma' |last=Subhakeerthana |first=S |date=14 May 2018 |work=The New Indian Express |access-date=3 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/food/meet-the-multi-talented-amma-of-kollywood/article19872070.ece |title=Meet the multi-talented Amma |last=Anantharam |first=Chitra Deepa |date=16 October 2017 |work=The Hindu |access-date=3 December 2018 |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


She has also played the role of villain in ''[[Achamindri]]'' (2016).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://silverscreen.in/tamil/features/ms-en-scene-in-praise-of-saranya-ponvannan-the-mother-that-i-never-had/|title=Ms. En Scene: In Praise Of Saranya Ponvannan, The Mother That I Never Had|last=Krishnakumar|first=Ranjani|date=13 August 2018|work=Silverscreen|access-date=3 December 2018|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/231216/saranya-ponvannan-from-adorable-mom-to-angry-woman.html|title=Saranya Ponvannan: From adorable mom to angry woman|last=Subramamian|first=Anupama|date=23 December 2016|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=3 December 2018|language=en}}</ref>
She has also played the role of villain in ''[[Achamindri]]'' (2016).<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://silverscreen.in/tamil/features/ms-en-scene-in-praise-of-saranya-ponvannan-the-mother-that-i-never-had/ |title=Ms. En Scene: In Praise Of Saranya Ponvannan, The Mother That I Never Had |last=Krishnakumar |first=Ranjani |date=13 August 2018 |work=Silverscreen |access-date=3 December 2018 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/231216/saranya-ponvannan-from-adorable-mom-to-angry-woman.html |title=Saranya Ponvannan: From adorable mom to angry woman |last=Subramamian |first=Anupama |date=23 December 2016 |work=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=3 December 2018 |language=en}}</ref>


In 2017, she had only three releases. She starred in the sequel of 2014 Tamil film ''[[Velaiilla Pattadhari 2|Velaiyilla Pattathari]],'' reprising the role of Bhuvana, in a cameo appearance. The character had died in the original film, but the filmmakers wanted her to appear in the sequel, because of her part in the former's success.
In 2017, she had only three releases. She starred in the sequel of 2014 Tamil film ''[[Velaiilla Pattadhari 2|Velaiyilla Pattathari]],'' reprising the role of Bhuvana, in a cameo appearance. The character had died in the original film, but the filmmakers wanted her to appear in the sequel, because of her part in the former's success.
Her second venture was with [[Vishnu Vishal]] in the film ''[[Katha Nayagan (2017 film)|Katha Nayagan]],'' playing the mother of [[Vishnu Vishal]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kollywood-movie-review/kathanayagan-movie-review-vishnu-catherine-tresa-star-rating-4832886/|title=Kathanayagan review: This Vishnu Vishal film produces intermittent smiles rather than laughs|date=9 September 2017|website=The Indian Express|language=en-IN|access-date=4 December 2018}}</ref>
Her second venture was with [[Vishnu Vishal]] in the film ''[[Katha Nayagan (2017 film)|Katha Nayagan]],'' playing the mother of [[Vishnu Vishal]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/tamil/kollywood-movie-review/kathanayagan-movie-review-vishnu-catherine-tresa-star-rating-4832886/ |title=Kathanayagan review: This Vishnu Vishal film produces intermittent smiles rather than laughs |date=9 September 2017 |website=The Indian Express |language=en-IN |access-date=4 December 2018}}</ref>
Later she starred in ''[[Magalir Mattum (2017 film)|Magalir Mattum]]'', a women-centric film, in which she played alongside [[Jyothika]], Oorvasi and Bhanupriya.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/magalir-mattum-movie-review-this-jyothika-film-is-message-heavy-yet-heartwarming/story-SfOTdSvMZBKyOGizqLHJiP.html|title=Magalir Mattum movie review: Not without flaws but a film made with a lot of heart|last=Kumar|first=Karthik|date=14 September 2017|website=Hindustan times|language=en|access-date=4 December 2018}}</ref>
Later she starred in ''[[Magalir Mattum (2017 film)|Magalir Mattum]]'', a women-centric film, in which she played alongside [[Jyothika]], Oorvasi and Bhanupriya.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/movie-reviews/magalir-mattum-movie-review-this-jyothika-film-is-message-heavy-yet-heartwarming/story-SfOTdSvMZBKyOGizqLHJiP.html |title=Magalir Mattum movie review: Not without flaws but a film made with a lot of heart |last=Kumar |first=Karthik |date=14 September 2017 |website=Hindustan times |language=en |access-date=4 December 2018}}</ref>


In 2018, she was first seen in comedy-family drama ''[[Mannar Vagaiyara]]'' as [[Vemal]]'s mother; her comedy timing was well received, however ''[[Itly]]'' was released and opened to negative reviews.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/300618/itly-movie-review-tamil-film-saranya-ponvannan-kovai-sarala-kalpana.html|title=Itly movie review: Potential riotous laugh let down by weak writing|last=Subramanian|first=Anupama|date=30 June 2018|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=3 December 2018|language=en}}</ref>
In 2018, she was first seen in comedy-family drama ''[[Mannar Vagaiyara]]'' as [[Vemal]]'s mother; her comedy timing was well received, however ''[[Itly]]'' was released and opened to negative reviews.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/movie-reviews/300618/itly-movie-review-tamil-film-saranya-ponvannan-kovai-sarala-kalpana.html |title=Itly movie review: Potential riotous laugh let down by weak writing |last=Subramanian |first=Anupama |date=30 June 2018 |work=Deccan Chronicle |access-date=3 December 2018 |language=en}}</ref>
Later she was seen in [[Vijay Sethupathi]]'s ''[[Junga (film)|Junga]]'' and [[Nayanthara]]'s ''[[Kolamavu Kokila]]'' as the mother of Kokila<ref name=":2" /> who although affected by lung cancer, assists her daughter in smuggling cocaine.
Later she was seen in [[Vijay Sethupathi]]'s ''[[Junga (film)|Junga]]'' and [[Nayanthara]]'s ''[[Kolamavu Kokila]]'' as the mother of Kokila<ref name=":2" /> who although affected by lung cancer, assists her daughter in smuggling cocaine.


She took on the role of Vishalavva, mother to [[Shiva Rajkumar]]'s character in Kannada movie ''[[The Villain (2018 film)|The Villain]]'' directed by [[Prem (film director)|Prem]] in 2018. Later she was seen in [[Madhupal]]'s Malayalam thriller drama ''[[Oru Kuprasidha Payyan]]'' playing Chembammal.
She took on the role of Vishalavva, mother to [[Shiva Rajkumar]]'s character in Kannada movie ''[[The Villain (2018 film)|The Villain]]'' directed by [[Prem (film director)|Prem]] in 2018. Later she was seen in [[Madhupal]]'s Malayalam thriller drama ''[[Oru Kuprasidha Payyan]]'' playing Chembammal.


She signed to reprise the role of Lakshmi in ''[[Kalavani 2]]''. Her first Telugu release of the year was ''[[Gang Leader (2019 film)|Gang Leader]]'' where she played the lead role Varalakshmi alongside [[Nani (actor)|Nani]].
She signed to reprise the role of Lakshmi in ''[[Kalavani 2]]''. Her first Telugu release of the year was ''[[Gang Leader (2019 film)|Gang Leader]]'' where she played the lead role Varalakshmi alongside [[Nani (actor)|Nani]], [[Lakshmi (actress)|Lakshmi]], [[Kartikeya Gummakonda]], [[Priyanka Arul Mohan]] among others.
 
After a brief hiatus because of COVID-19 Pandemic, her first release was through OTT in 2021 was Bhoomi alongside Jayam Ravi. Critics cited that the talented actress was restricted to few insignificant scenes.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
She was born in a [[Christians|Christian]] family at [[Alappuzha]], [[Kerala]] and is the daughter of Malayalam film director [[A. B. Raj]]<ref name="20 May 2011">{{cite news|url=http://www.malayalammovies.org/news/national-awards-malayalam-film-adaminte-makan-abu-best-feature-film-salim-kumar-best-actor|title=National Film Awards: Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' Best feature film, Salim Kumar Best actor|date=11 June 2011|work=Malayalam Movies|access-date=3 December 2018|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130415092251/http://www.mallumovies.org/news/national-awards-malayalam-film-adaminte-makan-abu-best-feature-film-salim-kumar-best-actor|archive-date=15 April 2013}}</ref> who directed over 75 films.
She was born in a [[Christians|Christian]] family at [[Alappuzha]], [[Kerala]] and is the daughter of Malayalam film director [[A. B. Raj]]<ref name="20 May 2011">{{cite news |url=http://www.malayalammovies.org/news/national-awards-malayalam-film-adaminte-makan-abu-best-feature-film-salim-kumar-best-actor |title=National Film Awards: Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' Best feature film, Salim Kumar Best actor |date=11 June 2011 |work=Malayalam Movies |access-date=3 December 2018 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130415092251/http://www.mallumovies.org/news/national-awards-malayalam-film-adaminte-makan-abu-best-feature-film-salim-kumar-best-actor |archive-date=15 April 2013}}</ref> who directed over 75 films.
Saranya married actor-director [[Ponvannan]] in 1995 and the couple has two daughters.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-saranya-ponvannan/20110621.htm#1|title=I never expected the National Award|date=21 June 2011|work=Rediff|access-date=3 December 2018}}</ref>
Saranya married actor-director [[Ponvannan]] in 1995 and the couple has two daughters.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.rediff.com/movies/slide-show/slide-show-1-south-interview-with-saranya-ponvannan/20110621.htm#1 |title=I never expected the National Award |date=21 June 2011 |work=Rediff |access-date=3 December 2018}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
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* 2005 – Winner—[[Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Tamil)|Best Supporting Actress]] for ''[[Thavamai Thavamirundhu]]''
* 2005 – Winner—[[Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Tamil)|Best Supporting Actress]] for ''[[Thavamai Thavamirundhu]]''
* 2006 – Winner—Best Supporting Actress for ''[[Emmtan-Magan|Em Magan]]''
* 2006 – Winner—Best Supporting Actress for ''[[Emmtan-Magan|Em Magan]]''
* 2011 – Winner—Best Supporting Actress for ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]''<ref>{{cite web|title=Nominees of Idea Filmfare Awards South|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/67252.html|publisher=IndiaGlitz|access-date=2 June 2011}}</ref>
* 2011 – Winner—Best Supporting Actress for ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]''<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominees of Idea Filmfare Awards South |url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/tamil/article/67252.html |publisher=IndiaGlitz |access-date=2 June 2011}}</ref>
* 2012 – Winner—Best Supporting Actress for ''[[Neerparavai]]''  
* 2012 – Winner—Best Supporting Actress for ''[[Neerparavai]]''  
* 2019 - Winner- Best Supporting Actress for ''[[Kolamavu Kokila]]''
* 2019 - Winner- Best Supporting Actress for ''[[Kolamavu Kokila]]''
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;[[Vijay Awards]]
;[[Vijay Awards]]
* 2011 – Winner—[[Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] for ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]''<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=e07vBwAAQBAJ&q=saranya+ponvannan&pg=PA511|title=PRIDE OF TAMIL CINEMA: 1931 TO 2013|last=Dhananjayan|first=G|publisher=Blue Ocean Publishers|year=2014|isbn=9789384301057|location=Chennai|pages=511}}</ref>
* 2011 – Winner—[[Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] for ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]''<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=e07vBwAAQBAJ&q=saranya+ponvannan&pg=PA511 |title=PRIDE OF TAMIL CINEMA: 1931 TO 2013 |last=Dhananjayan |first=G |publisher=Blue Ocean Publishers |year=2014 |isbn=9789384301057 |location=Chennai |pages=511}}</ref>
*2013 - Nominated—[[Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] for ''[[Oru Kal Oru Kannadi]]''
*2013 - Nominated—[[Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] for ''[[Oru Kal Oru Kannadi]]''
*2015 – Nominated–[[Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] for ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]''
*2015 – Nominated–[[Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] for ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]''
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| ''[[Pirappu]]'' || Kaliamman || Tamil ||
| ''[[Pirappu]]'' || Kaliamman || Tamil ||
|-
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| ''[[Vel (film)|Vel]]'' || Velu's & Vasu's Mother || Tamil ||
| ''[[Vel (film)|Vel]]'' || Saradha (Velu's & Vasu's Mother) || Tamil ||
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| ''[[Puli Varudhu]]'' || Ramesh's Mother || Tamil ||
| ''[[Puli Varudhu]]'' || Ramesh's Mother || Tamil ||
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| ''[[Ini Varum Kaalam]]'' ||Aravind's mother || Tamil ||
| ''[[Ini Varum Kaalam]]'' ||Aravind's mother || Tamil ||
|-
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|rowspan="3"|2009 || ''[[Yavarum Nalam]]'' || Manohar's Mother || Tamil ||
|rowspan="3"|2009 || ''[[Yavarum Nalam]]'' || Shanti, Manohar's Mother || Tamil ||
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| ''[[Colours (film)|Colours]]'' || Dr. Rajalakshmi || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Colours (film)|Colours]]'' || Dr. Rajalakshmi || Malayalam ||
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| ''Vanam Partha Seemayile'' || || Tamil ||
| ''Vanam Partha Seemayile'' || || Tamil ||
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|rowspan="11"|2010 || ''[[Police Quarters]]'' || Jayamma || [[Kannada language|Kannada]]<br />Tamil ||
|rowspan="11"|2010 || ''[[Police Quarters]]'' || Jayamma || [[Kannada]]<br />Tamil ||
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| ''[[Bayam Ariyaan]]'' || Saraswathi || Tamil ||
| ''[[Bayam Ariyaan]]'' || Saraswathi || Tamil ||
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| ''[[Pulliman (2010 film)|Pulliman]]'' || Yashoda Panicker || Malayalam ||
| ''[[Pulliman (2010 film)|Pulliman]]'' || Yashoda Panicker || Malayalam ||
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| ''[[Kalavani]]'' || Lakshmi Ramasamy || Tamil || Ananda Vikatan Awards for Best Supporting Actres<br>[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Female)|Tamil Nadu State Film Best Supporting Actress Award]]
| ''[[Kalavani]]'' || Lakshmi Ramasamy || Tamil || Ananda Vikatan Awards for Best Supporting Actress<br/>[[Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Character Artiste (Female)|Tamil Nadu State Film Best Supporting Actress Award]]
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| ''[[Guru Sishyan (2010 film)|Guru Sishyan]]'' || Mahalakshmi || Tamil ||
| ''[[Guru Sishyan (2010 film)|Guru Sishyan]]'' || Mahalakshmi || Tamil ||
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| ''[[Naane Ennul Illai]]'' || Janaki || Tamil ||
| ''[[Naane Ennul Illai]]'' || Janaki || Tamil ||
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| ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]'' || Veerayi || Tamil || [[National Film Award for Best Actress]]<br>[[Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress]]<br> [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil]]<br>[[Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress]]<br>[[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Award]] for Best Supporting Actress
| ''[[Thenmerku Paruvakaatru]]'' || Veerayi || Tamil || [[National Film Award for Best Actress]]<br/>[[Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress]]<br/> [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil]]<br/>[[Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress]]<br/>[[Edison Awards (India)|Edison Award]] for Best Supporting Actress
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|rowspan="4"|2011 || ''[[Muthukku Muthaaga]]'' || Pechi || Tamil ||
|rowspan="4"|2011 || ''[[Muthukku Muthaaga]]'' || Pechi || Tamil ||
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| ''[[Maharaja (2011 film)|Maharaja]]'' || Seetha || Tamil ||
| ''[[Maharaja (2011 film)|Maharaja]]'' || Seetha || Tamil ||
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|rowspan="5"|2012 || ''[[Oru Kal Oru Kannadi]]'' || Shenbagam || Tamil || [[Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress]]<br>Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil]]<br>Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress]]
|rowspan="5"|2012 || ''[[Oru Kal Oru Kannadi]]'' || Shenbagam || Tamil || [[Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress]]<br/>Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil]]<br/>Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress]]
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| rowspan="2"|''[[Chaarulatha]]'' || rowspan="2"| Chaaru & Latha's Mother || Tamil ||  
| rowspan="2"|''[[Chaarulatha]]'' || rowspan="2"| Chaaru & Latha's Mother || Tamil ||  
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| ''[[Thaandavam]]'' || Sivakumar's Mother || Tamil ||  
| ''[[Thaandavam]]'' || Sivakumar's Mother || Tamil ||  
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| ''[[Neerparavai]]'' || Mary || Tamil || [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil]]<br>[[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA for Best Actress in a Supporting Role]]
| ''[[Neerparavai]]'' || Mary || Tamil || [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil]]<br/>[[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA for Best Actress in a Supporting Role]]
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| rowspan="3"|2013 || ''[[Vatthikuchi]]'' || Sakthi's mother || Tamil ||
| rowspan="4"|2013 || ''[[Vatthikuchi]]'' || Sakthi's mother || Tamil ||
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| ''[[Kutti Puli]]'' || Deivanai || Tamil || Nominated, [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA for Best Actress in a Supporting Role]]
| ''[[Kutti Puli]]'' || Deivanai || Tamil || Nominated, [[South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA for Best Actress in a Supporting Role]]
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| ''[[All in All Azhagu Raja]]'' || Meenakshi || Tamil ||  
| ''[[All in All Azhagu Raja]]'' || Meenakshi || Tamil ||  
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| ''Suvadugal'' || || Tamil ||
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| rowspan="7"|2014 || ''[[Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal]]'' || Yasothammal || Tamil ||
| rowspan="7"|2014 || ''[[Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal]]'' || Yasothammal || Tamil ||
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| ''[[Pappali]]'' || || Tamil ||
| ''[[Pappali]]'' || || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]'' || Bhuvana|| Tamil || [[4th South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA for Best Supporting Actress Tamil]]<br>[[Ananda Vikatan Awards]] for Best Supporting Actress<br>Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil]]<br>Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress]]<br>Nominated, [[Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress]]
| ''[[Velaiyilla Pattathari]]'' || Bhuvana|| Tamil || [[4th South Indian International Movie Awards|SIIMA for Best Supporting Actress Tamil]]<br/>[[Ananda Vikatan Awards]] for Best Supporting Actress<br/>Nominated, [[Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil]]<br/>Nominated, [[Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress]]<br/>Nominated, [[Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress]]
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| ''Amma Ammamma'' ||- || Tamil ||
| ''Amma Ammamma'' ||- || Tamil ||
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| ''[[The Villain (2018 film)|The Villain]]'' || Vishalavva || Kannada ||  
| ''[[The Villain (2018 film)|The Villain]]'' || Vishalavva || Kannada ||  
|-
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| ''[[Oru Kuprasidha Payyan]]'' ||Chembammal || Malayalam ||  
| ''[[Oru Kuprasidha Payyan]]'' ||Chembakaamal|| Malayalam ||  
|-
|-
| rowspan=2|2019 ||''[[Kalavani 2]]'' || Lakshmi || Tamil ||
| rowspan=2|2019 ||''[[Kalavani 2]]'' || Lakshmi || Tamil ||
|-
|-
| ''[[Gang Leader (2019 film)|Gang Leader]]'' || Varalakshmi ||Telugu ||  
| ''[[Gang Leader (2019 film)|Gang Leader]]'' || Varalakshmi || Telugu ||  
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| rowspan="3" |2021 || ''[[Bhoomi (2021 film)|Bhoomi]]''|| Bhoominathan's mother || Tamil ||
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|''[[Maha Samudram|Maha Samudhram]]''
| Arjun's mother
|Telugu
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||''[[MGR Magan]]'' || Rasathi || Tamil ||
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| rowspan="10" |2022||''[[Etharkkum Thunindhavan]]''  || Kosalai || Tamil ||
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| {{Pending|align="left"|[[Viruman]]}} {{dagger}} || {{TBA}} || Tamil || Post-production
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| {{Pending|align="left"|Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan}} {{dagger}} || {{TBA}} || Tamil || Post-production
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|{{Pending|align="left"|Chup: Revenge of the Artist}} {{dagger}} || {{TBA}} || [[Hindi]]|| Filming; [[Hindi film]] debut
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| rowspan=4|2021 || ''[[Bhoomi (2021 film)|Bhoomi]]''|| Bhoominathan's mother || Tamil ||
| {{Pending|align="left"|Idi Muzhakkam}} {{dagger}} || {{TBA}} || Tamil || Filming
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| MGR Magan || TBA || Tamil || Completed
| {{Pending|align="left"|Varalaru Mukkiyam}} {{dagger}} || {{TBA}} || Tamil || Filming
|-  
|-  
| Untitled Surya 40 || TBA || Tamil || Filming
| {{Pending|align="left"|Gangster Granny}} {{dagger}} || {{TBA}} || Tamil || Filming
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|''[[Kallapart (film)|Kallapart]]'' || TBA || Tamil || Filming
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| {{Pending|align="left"|[[Kallapart (film)|Kallapart]]}} {{dagger}} || {{TBA}} || Tamil || Completed- Delayed
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! Year !! Film !! Song !! Language !! Composer !! Note
! Year !! Film !! Song !! Language !! Composer !! Note
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| 2014 || ''[[Ennamo Nadakkudhu]]'' || ''Meesa Kokku'' || Tamil || [[Premgi Amaren]] || Debut as Singer<ref name="sing">{{cite news|last1=Rinku|first1=Gupta|title=Saranya croons for Ennamo Nadakuthu|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2013/oct/25/Saranya-croons-for-Ennamo-Nadakuthu-530212.html|access-date=6 March 2017|work=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=25 October 2013}}</ref>
| 2014 || ''[[Ennamo Nadakkudhu]]'' || ''Meesa Kokku'' || Tamil || [[Premgi Amaren]] || Debut as Singer<ref name="sing">{{cite news |last1=Rinku |first1=Gupta |title=Saranya croons for Ennamo Nadakuthu |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2013/oct/25/Saranya-croons-for-Ennamo-Nadakuthu-530212.html |access-date=6 March 2017 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |date=25 October 2013}}</ref>
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|2017 || ''[[Magalir Mattum (2017 film)|Magalir Mattum]]''||''Time Passukkosaram'' || Tamil || [[Ghibran]] || Also lead actor<ref>{{cite web|url=http://quintdaily.com/2017/08/vip-2-review-velai-illa-pattathari-2-theatrical-response-rating/|title=VIP 2 Review: Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 Theatrical Response & Rating – QuintDaily|last=quintdaily|date=11 August 2017}}</ref>
|2017 || ''[[Magalir Mattum (2017 film)|Magalir Mattum]]''||''Time Passukkosaram'' || Tamil || [[Ghibran]] || Also lead actor<ref>{{cite web |url=http://quintdaily.com/2017/08/vip-2-review-velai-illa-pattathari-2-theatrical-response-rating/ |title=VIP 2 Review: Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 Theatrical Response & Rating – QuintDaily |last=quintdaily |date=11 August 2017}}</ref>
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Saranya Ponvannan
Born
Sheela Christina[1]

1965 (age 60–61)
Alappuzha, Kerala, India
OccupationActress
Years active1987–1996 (as a leading actress)
2000 (television)
2003–present (as a character artist)
Spouse(s)
Ponvannan
(
m. 1995)
Children2
Parent(s)A. B. Raj (Father)

Saranya Ponvannan (born Sheela Christina; 1965) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam language films. Saranya made her debut in a lead role in Mani Ratnam's Nayakan (1987) and went on to play lead roles from 1987 to 1996. Following an eight-year sabbatical, she returned to films in 2003 as a character actor roles.

Career

Saranya made her Tamil debut in Mani Ratnam's production Nayakan, as the female lead opposite Kamal Haasan in 1987.[2][3] She made her first Telugu appearance in 1988 film Neerajanam; her Malayalam debut was a year later in the 1989 film Artham starring opposite Mammootty.[4] In 1996 almost during the end of her career as a lead actress she debuted in Kannada cinema in Appaji.

After marriage in 1995, she quit from acting. However, in 2000 she appeared playing the lead role in the comedy television series, Veettukku Veedu Lootty, and subsequently accepted some supporting roles in other projects.[2] During 2006 she appeared in family-drama serial Mugangal, which aired on Sun TV.

After a break from films she made a comeback in 2003 Tamil film Alai opposite Raghuvaran as Silambarasan 's mother. Since then she has been noted for her "mother" roles in films most notably Raam, Thavamai Thavamirundhu and Em Magan in the mid-2000s.[3]

Her performance as Veerayi, a widowed mother torn between love and possessiveness, in the 2010 film Thenmerku Paruvakaatru – her 100th release – earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress.[5] Her major breakthrough was 2005 Tamil film Thavamai Thavamirundhu after which she established herself as a prominent and leading actress in South India. As of 2017, she was one of the highest paid character actresses in the south Indian film industry.[5]

In 2014, she launched Design & School of Fashion Technology (DSOFT), a fashion institute at Virugamakkam, Chennai.[6][7]

She has also played the role of villain in Achamindri (2016).[8][9]

In 2017, she had only three releases. She starred in the sequel of 2014 Tamil film Velaiyilla Pattathari, reprising the role of Bhuvana, in a cameo appearance. The character had died in the original film, but the filmmakers wanted her to appear in the sequel, because of her part in the former's success. Her second venture was with Vishnu Vishal in the film Katha Nayagan, playing the mother of Vishnu Vishal.[10] Later she starred in Magalir Mattum, a women-centric film, in which she played alongside Jyothika, Oorvasi and Bhanupriya.[11]

In 2018, she was first seen in comedy-family drama Mannar Vagaiyara as Vemal's mother; her comedy timing was well received, however Itly was released and opened to negative reviews.[12] Later she was seen in Vijay Sethupathi's Junga and Nayanthara's Kolamavu Kokila as the mother of Kokila[4] who although affected by lung cancer, assists her daughter in smuggling cocaine.

She took on the role of Vishalavva, mother to Shiva Rajkumar's character in Kannada movie The Villain directed by Prem in 2018. Later she was seen in Madhupal's Malayalam thriller drama Oru Kuprasidha Payyan playing Chembammal.

She signed to reprise the role of Lakshmi in Kalavani 2. Her first Telugu release of the year was Gang Leader where she played the lead role Varalakshmi alongside Nani, Lakshmi, Kartikeya Gummakonda, Priyanka Arul Mohan among others.

After a brief hiatus because of COVID-19 Pandemic, her first release was through OTT in 2021 was Bhoomi alongside Jayam Ravi. Critics cited that the talented actress was restricted to few insignificant scenes.

Personal life

She was born in a Christian family at Alappuzha, Kerala and is the daughter of Malayalam film director A. B. Raj[13] who directed over 75 films. Saranya married actor-director Ponvannan in 1995 and the couple has two daughters.[14]

Awards

National Film Awards
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Filmfare Awards

Winnings:

Nominations:

South Indian International Movie Awards
  • 2013 – Winner—Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Neerparavai
  • 2014 – Nominated–Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Kutti Puli
  • 2015 – Winner—Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Velaiyilla Pattathari
  • 2019 – Nominated–Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Kolamavu Kokila
Ananda Vikatan Awards
Vijay Awards
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards
Edison Awards
JFW Awards
  • 2014 - Women Achiever of the year
JFW Movie Awards

Filmography

Year Film Role Language Notes
1987 Nayakan Neela Tamil Debut film
1988 Manasukkul Mathappu Dr.Geetha Tamil
En Jeevan Paduthu Narmada Tamil
Neerajanam Jaya Telugu
Melam Kottu Thaali Kattu Tamil
Sivapputhaali Keerthana Tamil
Dhaayam Onnu Preetha Tamil
1989 Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil Preethi Tamil
Sakalakala Sammandhi Uma Tamil
Karunguyil Kundram Tamil
Artham Manasa Malayalam
Premada Geetheye Nanda Kannada
1990 Anjali Dr. Sheela Tamil
Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga Tamil
1991 Vanakkam Vathiyare Sundari Tamil
Naan Pudicha Mappillai Lakshmi Tamil
Aakasha Kottayile Sultan Mallika Malayalam
Cheppukilukkana Changathi Manikutty Malayalam
Aanaval Mothiram Annie Malayalam
Ennum Nanmakal Indu Malayalam
1992 Agni Paarvai Seetha Tamil
Kottai Vaasal Rekha Tamil
Sahasam Rekha Telugu
1993 Dasarathan Tamil
Magrib Aarifa Malayalam
Journalist Ranjini Malayalam
Ente Sreekuttikku Nandhini Malayalam
Injakkadan Mathai & Sons Beena Malayalam
1994 Dollar Lusie Malayalam
Karuththamma Ponnatha Tamil
Seevalaperi Pandi Velammal Tamil
1995 Pasumpon Malar Tamil
1996 Meendum Savithri Uma Tamil
Appaji Kannada
Easwaramoorthy IN Lathika Malayalam
2003 Alai Nirmala Tamil Comeback film after marriage
Chantigadu Telugu
2004 Varnajalam Karthiga Tamil
Arul Arul 's sister Tamil
Adhu Meera's mother Tamil
Chatrapathy Saravanan's sister Tamil
Ramakrishna Ramakrishna's mother Tamil
Meesai Madhavan Devi Tamil
Gomathi Nayagam Tamil
2005 Ayodhya Jameela Tamil
Raam Saradha Tamil
Sivakasi Kayalvizhi Tamil
Thavamai Thavamirundhu Saradha Muthiah Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil
2006 Emtan Magan Selvi Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil
Tamil Nadu State Film Best Supporting Actress Award
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam Thiru's mother Tamil
Rakhi Gowri's Mother Telugu
Adaikalam Kasthuri Tamil
2007 Thirumagan Jayakodi Tamil
Jagadam Seenu's mother Telugu
Kireedam Rajeshwari Tamil
Pirappu Kaliamman Tamil
Vel Saradha (Velu's & Vasu's Mother) Tamil
Puli Varudhu Ramesh's Mother Tamil
2008 Pidichirukku Stella Tamil
Nenjadhai Killadhe Vasanth's false mother Tamil
Singakutty Kathir's mother Tamil
Vilaiyattu Tamil
Kuruvi Devi's sister-in-law /Koccha's Wife Tamil
Pandi Sivagami Tamil
Ready Telugu
Thenavattu Vazhuvanthal Tamil
Dindigul Sarathy Saradha Tamil
Ini Varum Kaalam Aravind's mother Tamil
2009 Yavarum Nalam Shanti, Manohar's Mother Tamil
Colours Dr. Rajalakshmi Malayalam
Vanam Partha Seemayile Tamil
2010 Police Quarters Jayamma Kannada
Tamil
Bayam Ariyaan Saraswathi Tamil
Pulliman Yashoda Panicker Malayalam
Kalavani Lakshmi Ramasamy Tamil Ananda Vikatan Awards for Best Supporting Actress
Tamil Nadu State Film Best Supporting Actress Award
Guru Sishyan Mahalakshmi Tamil
Magane En Marumagane Ponnarasi's Mother Tamil
Thambikku Indha Ooru Mrs.Kumaraswamy Tamil
Vedam Padma Telugu
Puli Puli's mother Telugu Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Telugu
Naane Ennul Illai Janaki Tamil
Thenmerku Paruvakaatru Veerayi Tamil National Film Award for Best Actress
Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress
Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil
Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress
Edison Award for Best Supporting Actress
2011 Muthukku Muthaaga Pechi Tamil
Vaanam Lakshmi Tamil
Sadhurangam Tamil
Maharaja Seetha Tamil
2012 Oru Kal Oru Kannadi Shenbagam Tamil Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil
Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress
Chaarulatha Chaaru & Latha's Mother Tamil
Kannada
Thaandavam Sivakumar's Mother Tamil
Neerparavai Mary Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil
SIIMA for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
2013 Vatthikuchi Sakthi's mother Tamil
Kutti Puli Deivanai Tamil Nominated, SIIMA for Best Actress in a Supporting Role
All in All Azhagu Raja Meenakshi Tamil
Suvadugal Tamil
2014 Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal Yasothammal Tamil
Naan Sigappu Manithan Sumathi Tamil
Ennamo Nadakkudhu Vijay's mother Tamil Ananda Vikatan Awards for Best Supporting Actress
Manam Seetharamudu's mother Telugu
Pappali Tamil
Velaiyilla Pattathari Bhuvana Tamil SIIMA for Best Supporting Actress Tamil
Ananda Vikatan Awards for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil
Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated, Norway Tamil Film Festival Award for Best Supporting Actress
Amma Ammamma - Tamil
2016 Bangalore Naatkal Kannan's mother Tamil
24 Sathyabhama Tamil
Brahmotsavam Babu's Aunt Telugu
Remo Siva's & Remo's mother Tamil
Kodi Kodi's & Anbu's mother Tamil Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Tamil
Achamindri Rajalakhsmi Tamil
2017 Velaiyilla Pattathari 2 Bhuvana Tamil
Katha Nayagan Thambidurai's mother Tamil
Magalir Mattum Subbulakshmi Tamil
2018 Mannar Vagaiyara Kalaiyarasi Tamil
Itly Inba Tamil Lead role
Junga Junga's mother/ Don amma Tamil
Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna Japan's mother Tamil
Kolamavu Kokila Kokila's mother Tamil Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil

Nominated-SIIMA for Best Supporting Actress Tamil

The Villain Vishalavva Kannada
Oru Kuprasidha Payyan Chembakaamal Malayalam
2019 Kalavani 2 Lakshmi Tamil
Gang Leader Varalakshmi Telugu
2021 Bhoomi Bhoominathan's mother Tamil
Maha Samudhram Arjun's mother Telugu
MGR Magan Rasathi Tamil
2022 Etharkkum Thunindhavan Kosalai Tamil
Viruman dagger
TBA
Tamil Post-production
Mazhai Pidikkatha Manithan dagger
TBA
Tamil Post-production
Chup: Revenge of the Artist dagger
TBA
Hindi Filming; Hindi film debut
Idi Muzhakkam dagger
TBA
Tamil Filming
Varalaru Mukkiyam dagger
TBA
Tamil Filming
Gangster Granny dagger
TBA
Tamil Filming
Kallapart dagger
TBA
Tamil Completed- Delayed

As playback singer

Year Film Song Language Composer Note
2014 Ennamo Nadakkudhu Meesa Kokku Tamil Premgi Amaren Debut as Singer[17]
2017 Magalir Mattum Time Passukkosaram Tamil Ghibran Also lead actor[18]

Television

Year Television series Channel Note
1991 Penn DD Episode 7 (Lead)
1992 Ninaivu Kurippugal DD Host
2000-2003 Veetuku Veedu Looty Jaya TV Lead role
2006-2007 Mugangal Sun TV Lead role

References

  1. ↑ "Distinguished Alumnae". Women's Christian College. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Back into form with a bang". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 25 November 2006. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2009.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ashok Kumar, S.R. (15 December 2005). "An actress who plays her roles with aplomb". The Hindu. Chennai, India. Archived from the original on 13 May 2006. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Nair, Vidya (14 October 2018). "Screen-mother to Superstar". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Best actor – female: Saranya Ponvannan takes it in her stride". The Times of India. 20 May 2011. Archived from the original on 5 November 2012. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  6. ↑ Subhakeerthana, S (14 May 2018). "Saranya Ponvannan: Nobody calls me 'madam' on the sets, I'm always their 'Amma'". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  7. ↑ Anantharam, Chitra Deepa (16 October 2017). "Meet the multi-talented Amma". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  8. ↑ Krishnakumar, Ranjani (13 August 2018). "Ms. En Scene: In Praise Of Saranya Ponvannan, The Mother That I Never Had". Silverscreen. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  9. ↑ Subramamian, Anupama (23 December 2016). "Saranya Ponvannan: From adorable mom to angry woman". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  10. ↑ "Kathanayagan review: This Vishnu Vishal film produces intermittent smiles rather than laughs". The Indian Express. 9 September 2017. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  11. ↑ Kumar, Karthik (14 September 2017). "Magalir Mattum movie review: Not without flaws but a film made with a lot of heart". Hindustan times. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
  12. ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (30 June 2018). "Itly movie review: Potential riotous laugh let down by weak writing". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  13. ↑ "National Film Awards: Malayalam film 'Adaminte Makan Abu' Best feature film, Salim Kumar Best actor". Malayalam Movies. 11 June 2011. Retrieved 3 December 2018.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  14. ↑ "I never expected the National Award". Rediff. 21 June 2011. Retrieved 3 December 2018.
  15. ↑ "Nominees of Idea Filmfare Awards South". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 2 June 2011.
  16. ↑ Dhananjayan, G (2014). PRIDE OF TAMIL CINEMA: 1931 TO 2013. Chennai: Blue Ocean Publishers. p. 511. ISBN 9789384301057.
  17. ↑ Rinku, Gupta (25 October 2013). "Saranya croons for Ennamo Nadakuthu". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 6 March 2017.
  18. ↑ quintdaily (11 August 2017). "VIP 2 Review: Velaiilla Pattadhari 2 Theatrical Response & Rating – QuintDaily".

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