Sukanya (actress)
Sukanya is an Indian actress who mainly worked in Tamil films and Malayalam films, in addition to Kannada and Telugu films. Apart from acting Sukanya is a trained Bharanatyam dancer, music composer, lyricist and voice actress. She was one of the lead Tamil actresses from 1991 to 1998.[1]
Sukanya | |
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Born | |
Other names | Suganya |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1991–present |
Spouse |
Sridhar Rajagopalan
(m. 2002; div. 2003) |
Awards | Kalaimamani |
Career
Sukanya made her debut in the Tamil movie Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991). She gained fame through films like Chinna Gounder (1992), Senthamizh Paattu (1992), Walter Vetrivel (1993), Mahanadhi (1994) and Indian (1996).
Some of Sukanya’s Malayalam movies include Apaaratha (1992), Sagaram Sakshi (1994), Thooval Kottaram (1996), Rakthasakshikal Sindabad (1998), Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan (2000), Udayon (2005), Innathe Chintha Vishayam (2008), Last Bench (2012), and Aamayum Muyalum (2014).
Sukanya's contribution to Telugu cinema consists of Peddarikam (1992) Amma Koduku (1994), Captain (1994), Sri (2005), Munna (2007), Adhinayakudu (2012) and Srimanthudu (2015). The Kannada movies include Guru Brahma (1992) and Chandra (2013).[2]
She has also appeared on television shows such as Jannal: Ammavukku Rendula Ragu (2000-2001), Anandham (2003-2009), Swami Ayyappan (2006-2007) and Adhiparasakthi (2010). Known for her love towards hair and makeup, she can be seen on the sets of the TV show Anandham, doing her co-star’s hairstyles. As a voice actress, she is known as the voice of Nandita Das in Kannathil Muthamittal (2002). She has also composed two devotional albums, namely Azhagu (2005) and Thirupathi Thirukudai Thiruvizha (2012).[3][4]
In 2024, she make a comeback, but on the small screen with the serial Shakthi IPS.[5]
Filmography
Tamil
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1991 | Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu | Krishnaveni | Debut film |
1991 | MGR Nagaril | Shobana | |
1992 | Chinna Gounder | Deivanai | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
1992 | Kottai Vaasal | Vasanthi | |
1992 | Thirumathi Palanisamy | Amsaveni | |
1992 | Thambi Pondatti | Sumathi | |
1992 | Senthamizh Paattu | Durga devi | |
1992 | Ilavarasan | Poongothai | |
1992 | Solaiyamma | Solaiyamma | |
1993 | Chinna Mapillai | Janaki | |
1993 | Walter Vetrivel | Sumathi | Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
1993 | Udan Pirappu | Bhavani | |
1993 | Aadhityan | Rasathi | |
1993 | Sakkarai Devan | Sarasu | |
1993 | Karuppu Vellai | Swarna | |
1993 | Thalattu | Dr. Revathi | |
1993 | Chinna Jameen | Sathya | |
1994 | Captain | Uma | |
1994 | Seeman | Bakkiyam | |
1994 | Vandicholai Chinraasu | Parvathi | |
1994 | Mahanadhi | Yamuna | |
1994 | Raja Pandi | Queen Bhuvana | |
1995 | Mr. Madras | Meera | |
1996 | Mahaprabhu | Mahalakshmi | |
1996 | Puthiya Parasakthi | Parasakthi | |
1996 | Indian | Amirthavalli | |
1996 | Parivattam | - | |
1996 | Senathipathi | Meenakshi | |
1996 | Gnanapazham | Aarthi | |
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 | Dancer | 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 | Dancer | 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 | |
2023 | Thee Ivan |
Malayalam
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1992 | Apaaratha | Surya | |
1994 | Sagaram Sakshi | Nirmala | |
1996 | Thooval Kottaram | Sujatha | Choreography also |
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 | 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 |
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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 |
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1992 | Guru Brahma | Uma, Suma | Dual role |
2013 | Chandra | Queen Sarala Devi |
Singer
Year | Film / Album | Song | Notes |
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2001 | Krishna Krishna | "Thalli Vechu" | |
2005 | Azhagu | Only lyrics and music | |
2012 | Thirupati Thirukkural Thiruvizha | "Ashtalakshmi" | |
As dubbing artist
- 2002 - Kannathil Muthamittal (for Nandita Das) - Tamil film
Television
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
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1996 | Judgement | Director | Tamil | Telefilm | |
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 | |
2024-Present | Shakthi IPS | DD Podhigai | Tamil |
References
- https://www.filmytoday.com/celebs/5155/profile/
- https://nettv4u.com/celebrity/tamil/movie-actress/sukanya
- https://www.indiaglitz.com/azhagu-suganyas-first-music-album-photos-telugu-events-25372-7242
- https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/album/7MXj0mPCzfyK47YZ2TExz7
- https://lucky-wap-ams.op-mobile.opera.com/detail/338417f2240207en_sl?uid=07a18811a3ae737ae860936b32f2bd8e&country=sl&language=en&time=2+days+ago&category=politics&page=10