Sithara (actress)
Sithara (born Sithara Nair) is an Indian film actress known for her works predominantly in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films. She made her Tamil debut in 1989 with K. Balachander's Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal.[1] She is best known for her performances in super-hit films such as Padayappa, Halunda Tavaru, Pudhu Vasantham. She is also known for her works in Television.[2][3][4]
Sithara | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 June 1973 Kilimanoor, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–2000 2004–present |
| Known for | Mazhavilkavadi Chamayam Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal Pudhu Vasantham |
| Parent(s) | Parameshwaran Nair Valsala Nair |
In a film career spanning thirty years, she has starred in over sixty films in a variety of roles. Her recent Telugu hits include Srimanthudu, Shankaraabharanm, and Bhale Bhale Magadivoy.[5]
Sithara is making a comeback to Kollywood films with Nagesh Thiraiyarangam directed by Guinness record holder Isaq.[6][7][8]
Early life
Sithara was born as the eldest among three children to Parameshwaran Nair and Valsala Nair in Kilimanoor. Her father Parameshwaran Nair was an engineer at Electricity board and her mother was also an officer at Electricity board. She has two younger brothers, Pratheesh and Abhilash. She Studied in Lourdes Mount School, Vattappara, Trivandrum. She was studying for pre university degree at Sree Shankara Vidyapeetom college, Kilimanoor, when she acted in her debut movie Kaveri.[9]
Selected filmography
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal | Jyothi | |
| 1990 | Unnai Solli Kutramillai | Janaki | |
| 1990 | Pudhu Pudhu Ragangal | Saradha | |
| 1990 | Manaivi Vantha Neram | ||
| 1990 | Pudhu Vasantham | Gowri | |
| 1990 | Puriyaadha Pudhir | Sindhu | |
| 1990 | Oru Veedu Iru Vasal | Guest Appearance | |
| 1991 | Paattondru Ketten | Sneha | |
| 1991 | Archana IAS | Archana | |
| 1991 | Aadi Viratham | Savithri | |
| 1992 | Kaaval Geetham | Priya | |
| 1992 | Endrum Anbudan | Nandhini | |
| 1992 | Matha Gomatha | Santhi | |
| 1993 | Maamiyar Veedu | Anandavalli | |
| 1993 | Pettredutha Pillai | Kalyani | |
| 1994 | Pondattiye Deivam | Parimala, Shyamala | |
| 1995 | Thai Thangai Paasam | Kalyaani | |
| 1998 | Natpukaaga | Gowri | |
| 1999 | Chinna Durai | Maragatham | |
| 1999 | Padayappa | Padayappa's sister | |
| 2000 | Manu Needhi | Poongodi's mother | |
| 2000 | Mugavaree | Shantha | |
| 2000 | Thirunelveli | Varadappan's wife | |
| 2011 | Sarithram | ||
| 2013 | Mathapoo | Karthik's sister | |
| 2013 | Padam Pesum | Delayed | |
| 2014 | Poojai | Ramaswamy's wife | |
| 2017 | Munnodi | Sathya's mother | |
| 2018 | Nagesh Thiraiyarangam | Nagesh's mother | |
Kannada films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Halunda Tavaru | Jyothi | |
| 1994 | Indian | Asha | |
| 1995 | Karulina Kudi | Yashodha | |
| 1995 | Kavya | Kalpana | |
| 1995 | Bangarada Kalasha | Uma | |
| 1995 | Betegara | Radha, and Police inspector, jyothi | |
| 1995 | Shiva Leele | Kalyani | |
| 1995 | Deergha Sumangali | Gayathri | |
| 1995 | Ganeshana Galate | - | |
| 1995 | Shravana Sanje | Sarasu | |
| 1996 | Aayudha | Jyoti | Partially reshot in Tamil as "Thilagavathi CBI |
| 1996 | Anuraga Devathe | Kaveri | |
| 1996 | Hettavala Koogu | Tulasi | |
| 1996 | Muddina Aliya | Kasthuri | |
| 1996 | Mane Mane Ramayana | Sahana | |
| 1996 | Bangarada Mane | Megha | |
| 1996 | Sthree | Seetu | |
| 1997 | Sangliyana Part-3 | Kalpana | |
| 1997 | Ganesha I Love You | Soundarya | |
| 1997 | Jackie Chan | Prathap's lover | |
| 1997 | Police Bete | Leela | |
| 1997 | Ammavra Ganda | Prenu | |
| 1998 | Bayalu Deepa | ||
| 2001 | Jenu Goodu | Saradha | |
| 2010 | Naanu Nanna Kanasu | Kalpana | |
| 2013 | Janma | Rajeswari | |
| 2015 | Mr. Airavata | Sita Devi | |
| 2016 | Chakravyuha | ||
| 2018 | Brihaspathi | Sudhir's mother | |
| 2018 | Buckasura | - | |
| 2018 | Amma I Love You | Annapurna | |
Telugu films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Manasu Mamatha | ||
| 1990 | Vishnu | ||
| 1991 | Teneteega | Amrutha | |
| 1991 | Jeevana Chadarangam | Roopa | |
| 1991 | Niyantha | Jhansi | |
| 1991 | Ganga | Ganga | |
| 1991 | Srivari Chindulu | Madhuri | |
| 1992 | Bharatham | Dharani | |
| 1992 | Sukravaram Mahalakshmi | Durga | |
| 1992 | Prema Sikhiram | Manasa | |
| 1992 | Vasundhara | Vasundhara | |
| 1993 | Maa Variki Pelli | ||
| 1993 | Akka Chellellu | Dhurga | |
| 1999 | Sneham Kosam | Gowri | |
| 2004 | Samba | Samba's sister | [10] |
| 2009 | Josh | Sathya's mother | |
| 2010 | Brindavanam | Lakshmi | |
| 2010 | Gudu Gudu Gunjam | Seeta | |
| 2012 | Yamaho Yama | Yana' wife | |
| 2013 | Om 3D | Jyothi | |
| 2014 | Legend | Jaidev's younger sister | |
| 2014 | Chinnadana Nee Kosam | Nithin's Mother | |
| 2014 | Naa Rakumarudu | Bindu's mother | |
| 2015 | Srimanthudu | Charuseela's mother | |
| 2015 | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | Lucky's mother | |
| 2015 | Sankarabharanam | Rajjo Devi | |
| 2016 | Janatha Garage | Bujji's Mother | |
| 2017 | Sathamanam Bhavati | Sudha | |
| 2017 | Jaya Janaki Nayaka | Narayana's wife | |
| 2017 | Oxygen | Raghupathi's wife | |
| 2017 | 2 countries | Laya's Mother | |
| 2018 | Rangula Ratnam | Vishnu's mother | |
| 2018 | Bharat Ane Nenu | Bharath's step mother | |
| 2018 | Raju Gadu | Seeta | |
| 2018 | Srinivasa Kalyanam | Lakshmi | .[11] |
| 2018 | Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava | Varalakshmi | |
| 2018 | Hello Guru Prema Kosame | Gayatri | |
| 2019 | Mr. Majnu | Nikitha's mother | |
| 2019 | Jodi | Vasavi | |
| TBA | Madhanam | Jayanthi | |
Malayalam films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Kaveri | Kaveri | |
| 1987 | Oridathu | Rema | |
| 1987 | Ponnu | Ammu | |
| 1988 | Mukthi | Shobha | |
| 1988 | Padippura | Ammu | |
| 1988 | Aryan | Thatrikutty | |
| 1988 | Paadha Mudra | Sharadha | |
| 1989 | Muthukkudayum Choodi | Gayathri | |
| 1989 | Naduvazhikal | Rema | |
| 1989 | Mazhavilkavadi | Amminikutty | |
| 1989 | Puthiya Karukkal | Sindu | |
| 1989 | Chanakyan | Geethu | |
| 1989 | Jaathakam | Malini | |
| 1990 | Purappadu | Kunjumol | |
| 1990 | Vachanam | Maya | |
| 1990 | Maanmizhiyaal | Prasanna | |
| 1990 | Orukkam | Bhagi | |
| 1991 | Ezhunnallathu | Remani | |
| 1993 | Journalist | Ranjini Menon | |
| 1993 | Chamayam | Liza | [12] |
| 1994 | Bhagyavan | Ammu | |
| 1997 | Guru | Vaidehi | |
| 1999 | Panchapaandavar | Yamuna | |
| 2009 | Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu | Lisamma | [13] |
| 2009 | Vellathooval | Sheela | |
| 2013 | Black Butterfly | Indira | |
| 2015 | Saigal Padukayanu | Sujatha | |
TV Serials
| Title | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swathi Chinukulu | ETV Network | Telugu | Character-Tulsi |
| Parasakti | Vasanth TV | Tamil | |
| Kavari Maangal | Jaya TV | Tamil | Character-Sandhya |
| Aarthi | Raj TV | Tamil | Character-Arathi |
| Sindhooram | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| Eetharam | Malayalam | ||
| Sneha | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| Summer in America | Kairali TV | Malayalam | Character-Meera |
| Ganga Yamuna Saraswati | Raj TV | Tamil | TV debut |
Personal life
Sithara never married, a decision she took early in her life.[14] Sithara was a lead actress from 1989 till 1999 and continued with supporting roles.
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