Anuradha (actress)
Sulochana, known by her stage name as Anuradha is an Indian film and Tamil television actress. She was mainly active in the 1980s and 1990s. She was known for her item numbers. She has acted in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi and Oriya-language films.
Anuradha | |
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Born | Sulochana 12 October 1963 Tamil Nadu, India |
Years active | 1976–1997 2002–2004 2009–present |
Spouse(s) | Sathish Kumar (m.1987-2007) (Until his death) |
Children | Abhinayashree (b.1988) Kalicharan (b.1991) |
Parent(s) | Krishna Kumar, Saroja |
Career
Sulochana was introduced to the film industry by director K. G. George at the age of 13. Even at that age she was very very tall, he gave her the name Anuradha. She was the tallest actress at that time. She started off as a heroine and later moved on to doing item numbers. Even with that imposing height, Anuradha could act in over 700 films, which is a great achievement even when most of her co-actors or heroes were far shorter than her. She is trained in martial arts and she did her action roles perfectly without any dupe. She was an expert motorcycle rider, who rode Java, Enfield bullet and other motorcycles.
Personal life
She was born to Krishna Kumar a choreographer and Saroja a hairdresser for actresses in films. Her father is a Marathi and her mother is from Andhra Pradesh.[1] Anuradha is married to Sathish Kumar in 1987, who was a dance director and they have two children Abhinayashree and Kalicharan. Abhinayashree is an actress by profession. Anuradha's husband met with a motorcycle accident on 7 November 1996, which caused massive damage to his brain and he died on 2007 due to heart attack.[2]
Partial filmography
Tamil
- Gethu (2016)
- Super Da (2004)
- Winner (2003)
- Ivan (2002)
- Thedinen Vanthathu (1997)
- Dhinamum Ennai Gavani (1997)
- The Terrorist (1997)
- Rajali (1996)
- Chinna Mani (1995)
- Ponmaalai Pozhudhu (1993)
- Sathiyam Adhu Nichayam (1992)
- Vanakkam Vathiyare (1991)
- Pudhu Mappillai (1989)
- Sangu Pushpangal (1989)
- Rettai Kuzhal Thuppaki (1989)
- Thendral Puyalanadhu (1989)
- Veerapandiyan (1987)
- Raja Mariyadhai (1987)
- Makkal En Pakkam (1987)
- Anjatha Singam (1987)
- Thangachi (1987)
- Kalyana Kacheri (1987)
- Thazhuvatha Kaigal (1986)
- Meendum Pallavi (1986)
- Enakku Nane Needipathi (1986)
- Kaithiyin Theerpu (1986)
- Kaithi Rani (1986)
- Mahasakthi Mariamman (1986)
- Viduthalai (1986)
- Jeevanathi (1986)
- Kovil Yaanai (1986)
- Hemavin Kadhalargal (1985)
- Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe (1985)
- Mayavi (1985)
- Savi (1985)
- Arthamulla Aasaigal (1985)
- Navagraha Nayagi (1985)
- Panam Pathum Seyyum (1985)
- Andha Oru Nimidam (1985)
- Visha Kanni (1985)
- Engal Kural (1985)
- Karupu Sattaikaran (1985)
- Unakkaga Oru Roja (1985)
- Nermai (1985)
- Veettukkari (1985)
- Padikkadha Pannaiyar (1985)
- Chidambara Rahasiyam (1985)
- Raman Sreeraman (1985)
- Sivappu Nila (1985)
- Navagraha Nayagi (1985)
- Unnai Thedi Varuven (1985)
- Chain Jayapal (1985)
- Pudhu Yugam (1985)
- Naagam (1985)
- Nalla Thambi (1985)
- Kalyanam Oru Kalkattu (1985)
- Rajathi Rojakili (1985)
- Alai Osai (1985)
- Vesham (1985)
- January 1 (1984)
- Urimai Thedum Uravu (1984)
- Pei Veedu (1984)
- Nyayam (1984)
- Sirai (1984)
- Kadamai (1984)
- Idhu Enga Boomi (1984)
- Vai Sollil Veeranadi (1984)
- Naalai Unathu Naal (1984)
- Nandri (1984)
- Ezhuthatha Sattangal (1984)
- Niraparaadhi (1984)
- Sabaash (1984)
- Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi (1984)
- Kuzhandhai Yesu (1984)
- Marupatta Konangal (1984)
- Nooravathu Naal (1984)
- Raja Veettu Kannukkutty (1984)
- Vetri (1984)
- Aathora Aatha (1984)
- Urimai Thedum Uravu (1984)
- 24 Mani Neram (1984)
- Vidhi (1984)
- Theerppu En Kaiyil (1984)
- Priyamudan Prabhu (1984)
- Madras Vathiyar (1984)
- Madurai Sooran (1984)
- Ilamai Kaalangal (1983)
- Muthu Engal Sothu (1983)
- Mella Pesungal (1983)
- Seerum Singangal (1983)
- Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu (1983)
- Thalaimagan (1983)
- Ilayapiravigal (1983)
- Thanga Magan (1983)
- Azhagiya Laila (1982)
- Maarupatta Konangal (1982)
- Naan Kudithukonde Iruppen (1982)
- Mohana Punnagai (1981)
- Sathya Sundharam (1981)
- Sivappu Malli (1981)
- Kuzhandhaiyai Thedi (1979)
- Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu (1979)
- Kalikkoil Kabali (1979)
Malayalam
- Sunday 7 p.m. (1990)
- Prabhatham Chuvanna Theruvil (1989)
- Maharajavu (1989)
- Theruvu Narthaki (1988) as Radha
- Agnichirakulla Thumbi (1988)
- Karate Girls (1988)
- Bheekaran (1988) as Dancer
- Janma Shatru (1988) as Savithri Sankar
- Vamban (1987)
- Rajavembala
- Ee Noottandile Maharogam (1987)
- Avalude Kadha (1987)
- Kalarathri (1987)
- Kaalathinte Sabhdam (1987) as Valsala
- Kulambadikal (1986)
- Pensimham (1986)
- Annoru Ravil (1986)
- Railway Cross (1986)
- Bharya Oru Manthri (1986)
- Sakhavu (1986)
- Karinagam (1986)
- Ardharathri (1986)
- Caberet Dancer (1986)
- Pournami Rathriyil (1986)
- Ithu Nalla Thamasha (1985) as Prasanna
- Uyerthezhunelppu (1985) as Shobha
- Shatru (1985)
- Puzhayozhukum Vazhi (1985) as Resmi
- Black Mail (1985) as Malu
- Aanakkorumma (1985) as Anitha
- Katturani (1985)
- Nerariyum Nerathu (1985) as Dancer
- Chorakku Chora (1985) as Chandrika
- Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare (1985)
- Revenge (1985) as Susan
- Kiratham (1985) as Anu
- Paurnami Raavil (1985)
- Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
- Shabadham (1984)
- Poomadhathe Pennu (1984) as Dancer
- Oru Sumangaliyude Katha (1984) as Sophia
- Mynakam (1984)
- Kurishuyudham (1984) as Dancer
- Vetta (1984) as Kombu
- Nishedi (1984)
- Rajavembala (1984) as Neelima
- Swarna Gopuram (1984) as Dancer
- Coolie (1983) as Sreedevi
- Attakkalasam (1983) as Usha
- Engane Nee Marakkum (1983) as Shanti
- Mortuary (1983)
- Arabikadal (1983)
- Passport (1983) as Daisy
- Himam (1983) as Dancer
- Belt Mathai (1983) as Geetha
- Samrambam (1983)
- Vaashi (1983)
- Aadhipathyam (1983)
- Oru Mukam Pala Mukham (1983) as Swapna
- Visa (1983) as Dancer
- Ente Kadha (1983)
- Veedu (1982) as Maggi
- Kaliya Mardhanam (1982) as Thulasi
- Aa Rathri (1982) as Dancer
- Thadakam (1982) as Dancer
- Love in Singapore (1980)
- Koumara Praayam (1979)
- Oolkatal (1979) as Thulasi
- Iniyaval Urangatte (1978)
- Thulavarsham (1976)
Kannada
- Kirataka (2011)
- Praja Prabhuthva (1989)
- Hongkongnalli Agent Amar (1989)
- Olavina Aasare (1988)
- Sangrama (1987)
- Bete (1986)
- Kadina Raja (1985)
- Naanu Nanna Hendthi (1985)
- Mooroovare Vajragalu (1984)
- Mooru Janma (1984)
- Jiddu (1984)
- Simha Gharjane (1983)
- Gandugali Rama (1983)
- Prachanda Kulla (1982)
- Lakshmi Kataksha (1981)
Hindi
- Machalti Jawani (1989)
- Pyaar Karke Dekho (1987)
- Balidaan (1985)
- Haisiyat (1984)
Telugu
- Maya Bazaar (2010)
- Hanthakudi Veta (1987)
- Dharmapatni (1987)
- Punnami chandrudu (1987)
- Cow Boy No. 1 (1986)
- Vikram (1986)
- Khooni (1985)
- Gandharvya Kanya (1979)
- Love in Singapore (1980)
Oriya
- Chakadola Karuchi Leela (1990)
Television
Year | Series/Show | Role | Channel |
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2009–2013 | Thangam | Muttharasi | Sun TV |
2011–2014 | Muthaaram | Sandy's mother | |
2013–2016,2018 | Deivamagal | Annapoorni | |
2017 | Ganga | Alangaara Naachiyaar | |
2017–2019 | Nenjam Marappathillai | Akilandeswari | Vijay TV |
2017–2018 | Kalyanaparisu | Rajalakshmi | Sun TV |
2019 | Agni Natchathiram | Gangadevi | |
2019;2021 | Alitho Saradaga | Guest | ETV |
2021–Present | Kannana Kanne | Meera's grandmother | Sun TV |
References
- "Virundhinar Pakkam | Actress Anuradha". www.sunnetwork.in. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
- "Interview Anuradha - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 20 July 2014.