| Sukanya | |
|---|---|
 Sukanya in 2020 | |
| Born | (1972-11-25) 25 November 1972 (age 52) |
| Other names | Suganya |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer, composer, lyricist |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse |
Sridhar Rajagopalan
(m. 2002; div. 2003) |
| Awards | Kalaimamani |
Sukanya (born 25 November 1972) 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 Bharatanatyam dancer, music composer, lyricist and voice actress. She was one of the leading Tamil actresses in the 1990s.
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), Chandralekha (1997), 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).
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).
Filmography
Tamil
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Apaaratha | Surya | |
| 1994 | Sagaram Sakshi | Nirmala | |
| 1996 | Thooval Kottaram | Sujatha | Choreography also |
| Kaanaakkinaavu | Sathi | ||
| 1997 | Chandralekha | Chandra/Chandrika Varma | |
| 1998 | Rakthasakshikal Sindabad | Sivakami Ammal | |
| Manjukalavum Kazhinju | Shobha | ||
| Amma Ammaayiyamma | Prabhavati | ||
| 1999 | Swastham Grihabharanam | Ashwathi | |
| 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 | |
| The Hitlist | Cameo | ||
| 2013 | Manikya Thamburattiyum Christmas Carolum | Step-mother | |
| 2014 | My Life Partner | Dr. Leela Iyer | |
| Aamayum Muyalum | Bhandaravathi |
Telugu
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Peddarikam | Janaki | |
| Amma Koduku | Rajakumari | ||
| 1994 | Captain | Uma | |
| Khaidi No. 1 | Seetha | ||
| 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 / Album | Song | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Krishna Krishna | "Thalli Vechu" | |
| 2005 | Azhagu | Only lyrics and music | |
| 2012 | Thirupati Thirukkural Thiruvizha | "Ashtalakshmi" | |
| 2024 | DNA | Lyrics |
As dubbing artist
- 2002 - Kannathil Muthamittal (for Nandita Das) - Tamil film
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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
- "Birthday status in official Twitter profile of actress Sukanya".
- "Sukanya Wiki, Height, Biography, Early Life, Career, Age, Birth Date, Marriage".
- Thirupathi Thirukudai Thiruvizha, 31 October 2012, retrieved 15 May 2024
- Features, C. E. (11 May 2024). "Raai Laxmi's DNA gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 11 May 2024.
External links
| Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress | |
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- Indian voice actresses
- Living people
- Actresses in Malayalam cinema
- Actresses in Tamil cinema
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards winners
- Filmfare Awards South winners
- Actresses in Kannada cinema
- Actresses in Telugu cinema
- 20th-century Indian actresses
- Indian film actresses
- 21st-century Indian actresses
- Actresses from Chennai
- Indian television actresses
- Actresses in Tamil television
- Actresses in Malayalam television