Khushbu is an Indian actress who has predominantly worked in Tamil language films, in addition to Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada language films. She has appeared in more than 200 films.
Film[edit | edit source]
Tamil[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Dharmathin Thalaivan | Devi | ||
| 1989 | Varusham 16 | Radhika | ||
| 1989 | Vetri Vizha | Jaya | ||
| 1990 | Paattukku Naan Adimai | |||
| 1990 | Kizhakku Vasal | Selvi | ||
| 1990 | Naanum Indha Ooruthan | |||
| 1990 | Aarathi Edungadi | Meera | ||
| 1990 | My Dear Marthandan | Rani | ||
| 1990 | Thalattu Padava | Narmadha | ||
| 1990 | Enkitta Mothathe | Saroja | ||
| 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Shalini Shivaraman | ||
| 1990 | Nadigan | Geetha | ||
| 1991 | Chinna Thambi | Nandhini | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
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| 1991 | Vigneshwar | Ramya Rajendran | ||
| 1991 | Iravu Sooriyan | |||
| 1991 | Kizhakku Karai | Mahalakshmi | ||
| 1991 | Nattukku Oru Nallavan | Rekha | ||
| 1991 | Bramma | Jennifer | ||
| 1992 | Mannan | Meena | ||
| 1992 | Rickshaw Mama | Gauri | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
| 1992 | Pandithurai | Muthulakshmi | ||
| 1992 | Singaravelan | Sumathi | ||
| 1992 | Sevagan | Anjali | ||
| 1992 | Idhu Namma Bhoomi | Nandhini | ||
| 1992 | Annamalai | Subu | ||
| 1992 | Amma Vanthachu | Nandini | ||
| 1992 | Naalaya Seidhi | Anu | ||
| 1992 | Pandiyan | Rekha | ||
| 1993 | Maravan | Thangathai | ||
| 1993 | Purusha Lakshanam | Abhirami (Ammu) | ||
| 1993 | Uthama Raasa | Meenakshi / Meena | ||
| 1993 | Dharma Seelan | Durga | ||
| 1993 | Kathirukka Neramillai | Bhavani | ||
| 1993 | Prathap | Anjali | ||
| 1993 | Rojavai Killathe | Anu | ||
| 1993 | Vedan | Usha | ||
| 1993 | Captain Magal | Sriranjini | ||
| 1993 | Jathi Malli | Sriranjini | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
| 1993 | Nam Nattu Rajakkal | Priya | ||
| 1994 | Indhu | Herself | Special appearance | |
| 1994 | Vaa Magale Vaa | Uma | ||
| 1994 | Manasu Rendum Pudhusu | Lakshmi | ||
| 1994 | Nattamai | Lakshmi | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
| 1994 | Vanaja Girija | Vanaja | ||
| 1995 | Chinna Vathiyar | Janaki | ||
| 1995 | Karuppu Nila | Nandhini | ||
| 1995 | Murai Maman | Indhu | ||
| 1995 | Nattupura Pattu | Parijatham | ||
| 1995 | Varraar Sandiyar | Meena | ||
| 1995 | En Pondatti Nallava | Radhika | ||
| 1995 | Kolangal | Ganga | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
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| 1995 | Muthukulikka Vaariyala | |||
| 1995 | Thedi Vandha Raasa | Devi | ||
| 1995 | Paattu Padava | Herself | Guest appearance | |
| 1996 | Enakkoru Magan Pirappan | Swathi | ||
| 1996 | Irattai Roja | Priya | Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
| 1996 | Muthukulikka Vaariyala | |||
| 1996 | Gopala Gopala | Usha | ||
| 1997 | Ettupatti Rasa | Pandiyamma | ||
| 1997 | Thaali Pudhusu | Seetha | ||
| 1997 | Kalyana Vaibhogam | Ramya | ||
| 1997 | Paththini | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize | ||
| 1997 | Vasuki | Special appearance | ||
| 1998 | Color Kanavugal | Pooja | ||
| 1998 | Thulli Thirintha Kaalam | Kausalya | ||
| 1998 | Ponnu Velayira Bhoomi | Pushpa | ||
| 1998 | Veera Thalattu | |||
| 1998 | Jolly | |||
| 1998 | Kalyana Galatta | Jennifer | ||
| 1998 | Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen | Herself | Special appearance | |
| 1998 | Simmarasi | Sivagami | ||
| 1998 | Veeram Vilanja Mannu | Seven Amma | ||
| 1998 | Guru Paarvai | Shanthi | ||
| 1999 | Ponnu Veetukaran | Mrs. Jeeva | ||
| 1999 | Unnai Thedi | Special appearance | ||
| 1999 | Ullathai Killathe | |||
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | Mrs. Arunachalam | ||
| 1999 | Viralukketha Veekkam | Suguna | ||
| 1999 | Malabar Police | Chinnaswamy's wife | ||
| 1999 | Minsara Kanna | Indira Devi | ||
| 1999 | Manaivikku Mariyadhai | Tribal girl | ||
| 1999 | Kudumba Sangili | |||
| 2000 | Alaipayuthey | Meena | Cameo appearance | |
| 2000 | Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai | Meenakshi | ||
| 2000 | Magalirkkaga | Bhavani | ||
| 2000 | Puratchikkaaran | |||
| 2000 | Unnai Kann Theduthey | Vaidehi | ||
| 2000 | Chinna Chinna Kannile | Rathi | ||
| 2000 | Krodham 2 | Latha | ||
| 2000 | Karisakattu Poove | Aandal | ||
| 2000 | Simmasanam | Mrs. Sakthivel | ||
| 2000 | Veeranadai | Mallika | ||
| 2001 | Kaatrukkenna Veli | Lakshmi | ||
| 2001 | Vinnukkum Mannukkum | Lakshmi | ||
| 2002 | Sri Bannari Amman | Special appearance | ||
| 2006 | June R | Amudha | ||
| 2005 | Vetrivel Sakthivel | Kamatchi | ||
| 2005 | Power of Women | Jyothi | ||
| 2007 | Vegam | Selvi | ||
| 2007 | Pazhani | Karpagambal | ||
| 2007 | Periyar | Maniammai | ||
| 2008 | Kuselan | Herself | Special appearance in song "Cinema Cinema" | |
| 2009 | Villu | Herself | Special appearance | |
| 2010 | Vaadaa | Herself | Special appearance | |
| 2011 | Ponnar Shankar | Thamarai | ||
| 2011 | Ilaignan | Valiyammayi | ||
| 2013 | Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Herself | Special appearance | |
| 2015 | Aambala | Herself | Special appearance in the song "Aye Aye Aye" | |
| 2016 | Aranmanai 2 | Herself | Special appearance in the song "Amman" | |
| 2017 | Oh Andha Naatkal | Meena | Unreleased | |
| 2018 | Traffic Ramasamy | Herself | Special appearance | |
| 2021 | Annaatthe | Angayarkanni |
Telugu[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Kaliyuga Pandavulu | Bharathi | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | |
| 1986 | Captain Nagarjun | Radha | ||
| 1987 | Trimurtulu | Julie | ||
| 1987 | Bharatamlo Arjunudu | Sensational Subhadra | ||
| 1987 | Kirai Dada | Rekha | ||
| 1987 | Marana Homam | |||
| 1988 | Chinnodu Peddodu | Kavitha | ||
| 1988 | Prema Kireetam | |||
| 1988 | Chinni Krishnudu | |||
| 1988 | Aatma Katha | |||
| 1988 | Jeevana Jyothi | Noorjahan | ||
| 1990 | Guru Sishyulu | Chithra | ||
| 1990 | Alajadi | Priya | ||
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti | Rekha | ||
| 1993 | Pekata Papa Rao | Uma | ||
| 2006 | Stalin | Jhansi | ||
| 2007 | Yamadonga | Yama's Wife | ||
| 2008 | Kathanayakudu | Special appearance in song "Cinema Cinema" | ||
| 2018 | Agnyaathavaasi | Indrani Bhargav | ||
| 2021 | Aadavallu Meeku Joharlu  |
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Malayalam[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Uncle Bun | Geetha Krishnan |
| 1993 | Yaadavam | Anjana |
| 1994 | Manathe Kottaram | Kushboo (Herself) |
| 1995 | Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka | Hema |
| 1997 | Anubhoothi | Uthara |
| 1998 | Elavamkodu Desam | Ammalu, Unikkoman's wife |
| 1999 | Stalin Sivadas | Dr.Manjula |
| 1999 | Prem Poojari | Herself |
| 1999 | Independence | Sridevi IPS |
| 2005 | Chandrolsavam | Dr. Durga |
| 2006 | Kaiyoppu | Padma |
| 2008 | Magic Lamp | Cameo Appearance |
| 2010 | Pranchiyettan & the Saint | Dr. Omana |
| 2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Raja Mallika |
| 2013 | Cowboy | Revathy Menon |
Kannada[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Ranadheera | Radha |
| 1988 | Anjada Gandu | Asha |
| 1989 | Yuga Purusha | Chithra |
| 1989 | Premagni | |
| 1989 | Hrudaya Geethe | Asha |
| 1989 | Thaaligagi | |
| 1989 | Gagana | Asha/Gagana |
| 1989 | Rudra | |
| 1989 | Kaliyuga Bheema | |
| 1989 | Onti Salaga | |
| 1990 | Pundara Ganda | |
| 1993 | Abhijith | |
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti | Rekha |
| 1996 | Palegara | |
| 1996 | Jeevanadhi | Kaveri |
| 1999 | Maha Edabidangi | |
| 2000 | Chamundi | Tejaswini |
| 2001 | Aunty Preethse | |
| 2005 | Magic Ajji | Queen Rajeshwari Devi, Ajji |
| 2010 | Janani | Cameo appearance |
Hindi[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Burning Train | Child Artist |
| 1980 | Thodisi Bewafali | Nandu (Child Artist) |
| 1981 | Lawaaris | Young Mohini (Child Artist) |
| 1981 | Aapas Ki Baat | Roshni (Child Artist) |
| 1981 | Kaalia | Rina (Child Artist) |
| 1981 | Poonam | Young Poonam (Child Artist) |
| 1981 | Naseeb | (Child Artist) |
| 1982 | Dard ka Rishta | Child Artist |
| 1982 | Bemisal | Child Artist |
| 1982 | Raaste Pyar Ke | Anu (Child Artist) |
| 1985 | Jaanoo | Bittu |
| 1985 | Meri Jung | Komal Varma |
| 1985 | Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam | Munni |
| 1986 | Patton Ki Bazi | Preet Oberoi |
| 1986 | Tan-Badan | Gauri |
| 1990 | Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin | Sonu |
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti | Rekha |
| 1992 | Prem Daan | Seema |
Television[edit | edit source]
She is known for the TV game show Jackpot[2] and the serials Kalki, Janani Kungumam, Nandini and Lakshmi Stores.[3] Khushbu has also appeared as a judge on the reality shows, Maanada Mayilada, Azhagiya Thamizh Maghan and Junior Super Stars.
Acting[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Chinna Chinna Aasai - Uravu | also director | Sun TV |
| 1998 | Arthamulla Uravugal | ||
| 2001–2002 | Marumagal | Vijay TV | |
| 2003 | Kumkumam | Charu | Sun TV |
| Janani | |||
| 2004–2007 | Kalki | Kalki | Jaya TV |
| 2008–2009 | Namma Kudumbam | Radha / Aseema | Kalaignar TV |
| 2009–2010 | Rudra | Rudra | Zee Tamil |
| 2012–2014 | Paartha Gnabagam Illayo | Oviya | Kalaignar TV |
| 2015 | Pasamalar | Khushbu (guest role) | Sun TV |
| 2017–2018 | Nandini | Parvathi/Durga Amman | Sun TV Udaya TV |
| 2018–2020 | Lakshmi Stores | Mahalakshmi | Sun TV |
| 2019 | Nandini | Parvathi (Cameo) | Udaya TV |
| 2021 | Jothi | Sivagami (Cameo) | Sun TV |
| Gokulathil Seethai | Mangalam (guest role) | Zee Tamil |
As producer[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sondhame Endrallum | Sun TV | Tamil | |
| 2000–2004 | Bumperkuzhagal | Jaya TV | |
| 2001–2002 | Marumagal | Vijay TV | |
| 2003 | Kumkumam | Sun TV | |
| Janani | |||
| 2004–2007 | Kalki | Jaya TV | |
| 2008–2009 | Naanal | Kalaignar TV | |
| 2009–2010 | Rudra | Zee Tamil | |
| 2012–2014 | Paartha Gnabagam Illayo | Kalaignar TV | |
| 2017–2018 | Nandini | Sun TV Udaya TV Gemini TV Surya TV Sun Bangla Sun Marathi |
Tamil Kannada (re-shot) Telugu (dubbed) Malayalam (dubbed) Bengali Marathi (dubbed) |
| 2018 | Maya | ||
| 2018–2020 | Lakshmi Stores | Sun TV Gemini TV Surya TV Udaya TV Sun Bangla |
Tamil Telugu (re-shot) Malayalam (dubbed) Kannada (dubbed) Bengali (dubbed) |
| 2021 | Jothi | Sun TV Gemini TV Sun Bangla Udaya TV |
Tamil Telugu (dubbed) Bengali (dubbed) Kannada (dubbed) |
Other work[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2002 | Koteeswari | Anchor | Jaya TV | |
| 2002–2010 | Jackpot | |||
| 2007–2010 | Maanada Mayilada season 3-5 | Judge | Kalaignar TV | |
| 2010 | Poova Thalaiya | Anchor | ||
| Jodi Number One: Season 5 | Judge | Vijay TV | ||
| Azhagiya Tamil Magan | ||||
| 2012–2013 | Maanada Mayilada season 7-8 | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2013 | Get Ready | Anchor | E TV | Telugu Show |
| Acham Thavir | Thanthi TV | |||
| 2014 | Namma Veetu Mahalakshmi | Zee Tamil | ||
| Ninaithale Inikkum | Vendhar TV | |||
| 2015 | Uggram Ujjwalam | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam show[4] |
| 2015–2016 | Simply Khushbu | Anchor | Zee Tamil | sequel to Ninaithale Inikkum |
| 2016 | Junior Super Star | Judge | ||
| 2016–2017 | Nijangal | Anchor | Sun TV | |
| 2019/ 2020 |
Comedy Stars season 2 | Judge | Asianet | Malayalam show[5] |
| 2021–Present | Dance Vs Dance Season 2 | Judge | Colors Tamil |
Producer[edit | edit source]
- Giri (2004)
- Rendu (2006)
- Nagaram Marupakkam (2010)
- Kalakalappu (2012)
- Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru (2013)
- Aranmanai 2 (2016)
- Meesaya Murukku (2017)
- Kalakalappu 2 (2018)
- Natpe Thunai (2019)
- Naan Sirithal (2020)
- Naanga Romba Busy (2020)
- Aranmanai 3 (2021)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Radhika Sarathkumar, Khushubu Sundar and Urvashi join the sets of Sharwanand and Rashmika's Aadavallu Meeku Joharlu - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ↑ Iyengar, Pushpa (31 March 2008). "Top of the Pops". Outlook. 48 (13): 59 – via Google Books.
- ↑ Chakraborthy, Antara (24 December 2018). "Khushbu Sundar returns to television after five years". The Indian Express. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
- ↑ "Khushboo Sundar Overawed by 'Ugram Ujjwalam' Grand Finale Performances; Announces Winners [PHOTOS+VIDEOS]". 11 May 2015.
- ↑ "Khushbu Sundar imitates actor Rajinikanth on Comedy Stars - Times of India".
- "Kushboo Filmography". Chiranjeeviblog. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 16 February 2012.