Sukanya | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aarthidevi 9 July 1970 |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 1991–1998 (Lead actress) 1999–Present (Supporting actress) |
| Spouse(s) | Sridhar Rajagopalan (m.2002; div.2003) |
| Parent(s) | Father : Ramesh Mother : Bharathi |
| Awards | Kalaimamani |
Sukanya is an Indian Bharatnatyam dancer,[1] actress, music composer and voice actor. She has acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu films.
She started her acting career in 1991. She was one the lead Tamil actresses from 1991–1998. She travels widely giving dance performances. She has also composed two devotional albums namely Azhagu and Thirupathi Thirukudai Thiruvizha.
Filmography
Tamil
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu | Krishnaveni | Debut film |
| 1991 | MGR Nagaril | Shobana | |
| 1992 | Chinna Gounder | Deivanai | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress (Abdomen's Pambaram circulation) |
| 1992 | Kottai Vaasal | Vasanthi | |
| 1992 | Thirumathi Palanisamy | Amsaveni | |
| 1992 | Thambi Pondatti | Sumathi | |
| 1992 | Senthamizh Paattu | Durga devi | Abdomen's Apple Bounceing |
| 1992 | Ilavarasan | Poongothai | |
| 1992 | Solaiyamma | Solaiyamma | |
| 1993 | Chinna Mapillai | Janaki | |
| 1993 | Walter Vetrivel | Sumathi | |
| 1993 | Udan Pirappu | Bhavani | |
| 1993 | Aadhityan | Rasathi | |
| 1993 | Sakkarai Devan | Sarasu | |
| 1993 | Karuppu Vellai | Swarna | |
| 1993 | Thalattu | Revathi | |
| 1993 | Chinna Jameen | Sathya | Hip pain Oil Massage Ulakkai |
| 1994 | Captain | Uma | |
| 1994 | Seeman | Bakkiyam | |
| 1994 | Vandicholai Chinraasu | Parvathi | |
| 1994 | Mahanadi | Yamuna | |
| 1994 | Raja Pandi | Bhuvana | |
| 1995 | Mr. Madras | Meera | |
| 1996 | Mahaprabhu | Mahalakshmi | |
| 1996 | Puthiya Parasakthi | Parasakthi | |
| 1996 | Indian | Amrithavalli | |
| 1996 | Parivattam | ||
| 1996 | Senathipathi | Meenakshi | |
| 1996 | Gnanapazham | Aarthi | Lage Slips Abdomen's Wood Chair Incidents |
| 1997 | Aahaa | Geetha | |
| 1997 | Gopura Deepam | Meena | |
| 1997 | Thambi Durai | Shenbagam | |
| 2000 | Good Luck | Devi | |
| 2000 | Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven | Surya's mother | |
| 2001 | Krishna Krishna | Bama | |
| 2002 | Sri Bannari Amman | Special appearance | |
| 2004 | Adi Thadi | Mrs.Surya | |
| 2004 | Campus | Priya | |
| 2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Nirmala | |
| 2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum | Periya Naayagi | |
| 2008 | Aayudham Seivom | Leelavathi | |
| 2008 | Ellam Avan Seyal | LK's sister | |
| 2009 | Azhagar Malai | Guest appearance | |
| 2014 | Chandra | Queen Sarala Devi | |
| 2014 | Ennamo Nadakkudhu | Gayathri | |
| 2016 | Jambulingam 3D | Sadhana | |
| 2017 | Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Shiva's mother | |
| 2017 | Inayathalam | Chandrika | |
| 2019 | Thirumanam | Manonmani | |
| 2021 | Thee Ivan | Aarthidevi |
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Apaaratha | Surya | |
| 1994 | Sagaram Sakshi | Nirmala | |
| 1996 | Thooval Kottaram[1] | Sujatha | |
| 1996 | Kaanaakkinaavu | Sathi | |
| 1997 | Chandralekha | Chandra/Chandrika Varma | |
| 1998 | Rakthasakshikal Sindabad | Sivakami Ammal | |
| 1998 | Manjukalavum Kazhinju | Shobha | |
| 1998 | Amma Ammaayiyamma | Prabhavati | |
| 1999 | Swastham Grihabharanam | Ashwathi | |
| 1999 | Prem Poojari | Herself | Guest appearance |
| 2000 | Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan | Shalini | |
| 2004 | Kanninum Kannadikkum | Herself | Guest appearance |
| 2005 | Udayon | Susiemol | |
| 2006 | Notebook | Sridevi's mother | |
| 2008 | Innathe Chintha Vishayam | Treesa | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam |
| 2012 | Last Bench | Rosili | |
| 2012 | The Hitlist | Cameo | |
| 2013 | Manikya Thamburattiyum Christmas Carolum | Step-mother | |
| 2014 | My Life Partner | Dr. Leela Iyer | |
| 2014 | Aamayum Muyalum | Bhandaravathi |
Telugu
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Peddarikam | Janaki | |
| 1992 | Amma Koduku | Rajakumari | |
| 1994 | Captain | Uma | |
| 1994 | Khaidi No. 1 | Seetha | Dubbed into Tamil as Hero |
| 2004 | Samba | Pasupathi's wife | |
| 2005 | Sri | Sriram's mother | |
| 2007 | Munna | Kakha's second wife | |
| 2012 | Adhinayakudu | Ramakrishna Prasad's wife | |
| 2015 | Srimanthudu | Harsha Vardhan's mother |
Kannada
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Guru Brahma | Uma, Suma | Dual role |
| 2013 | Chandra | Queen Sarala Devi |
Singer
| Year | Film | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Krishna Krishna | "Thalli Vechu" |
As dubbing artist
- 2002 - Kannathil Muthamittal (for Nandita Das) - Tamil film
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-2000 | Jannal Marabu Kavithaigal | Saroja | Sun TV | Tamil | |
| 2000-2001 | Jannal: Ammavukku Rendula Ragu' | Mythili | Sun TV | Tamil | |
| 2000-2001 | Aaya | Vadivamma | DD Podhigai | Tamil | |
| 2003-2009 | Anandham | Shanthi | Sun TV Zee Tamizh |
Tamil | (Re-telecast) 2014 - 2015 |
| 2004-2005 | Kadamattathu Kathanar | Neeli | Asianet Asianet Plus |
Malayalam | (Re-telecast) 2016 - 2017 |
| 2005 | Kadalinakkare | Sukanya | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| 2005 | Devi | Surya TV | Malayalam | ||
| 2006-2007 | Swami Ayyappan | Panthalam Maharani | Asianet Asianet Plus |
Malayalam | (Re-telecast) 2016 - 2017 |
| 2008 | 2 Crore Apple Star | Judge | Jeevan TV | Malayalam | |
| 2010 | Adhiparasakthi | Adiparashakthi | Raj TV | Tamil | (Re-telecast) 2017 |
| 2011-2012 | Appanum Aathalum | Kalaignar TV | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Super Kudumbam | Judge | Sun TV | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Uravugal Sangamam | Singer | Raj TV | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Odi Vilayadu Papa | Judge | Kalaingar TV | Tami | |
| 2019 | Comedy Stars season 2 | Judge | Asianet | Malayalam |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "The Hindu : Metro Plus Madurai / Columns : Grillmill -- Sukanya". 10 November 2012. Archived from the original on 10 November 2012. Retrieved 8 July 2021.