Anuradha (actress)

Anuradha (born Sulochana Devi) is an Indian film and 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
Born
Sulochana Devi

Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation
Years active
  • 1976–1997
  • 2002–2004
  • 2009–present
Spouse(s)
Sathish Kumar
​
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(m. 1987; died 2007)​
Children2 (Abhinayashree, Kalicharan)
Parent(s)
  • Krishna Kumar (father)
  • Saroja Devi (mother)

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 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 without any dupe. She was a motorcycle rider, who rode Java, Enfield bullet and other motorcycles. She was also seen in few Sun TV serials, including Thangam, Muthaaram and Deivamagal.[1]

Personal life

Anruadha was born to Krishna Kumar, a choreographer, and Saroja Devi, a hairdresser for actresses in films. Her father is a Marathi and her mother is from Andhra Pradesh.[2] She was married to Sathish Kumar in 1987, who was a dance director. They had two children Abhinayashree (born 1988) and Kalicharan (born 1991), who both have appeared as actresses.[3]

However, Kumar met with a motorcycle accident on 7 November 1996, which caused massive damage to his brain and he died in 2007 due to heart attack.[4]

Partial filmography

Tamil
  1. Gethu (2016)
  2. Super Da (2004)
  3. Winner (2003)
  4. Ivan (2002)
  5. Thedinen Vanthathu (1997)
  6. Dhinamum Ennai Gavani (1997)
  7. The Terrorist (1997)
  8. Rajali (1996)
  9. Chinna Mani (1995)
  10. Ponmaalai Pozhudhu (1993)
  11. Sathiyam Adhu Nichayam (1992)
  12. Vanakkam Vathiyare (1991)
  13. Pudhu Mappillai (1989)
  14. Sangu Pushpangal (1989)
  15. Rettai Kuzhal Thuppaki (1989)
  16. Thendral Puyalanadhu (1989)
  17. Veerapandiyan (1987)
  18. Raja Mariyadhai (1987)
  19. Makkal En Pakkam (1987)
  20. Anjatha Singam (1987)
  21. Thangachi (1987)
  22. Kalyana Kacheri (1987)
  23. Solvathellam Unmai (1987)
  24. Thazhuvatha Kaigal (1986)
  25. Meendum Pallavi (1986)
  26. Enakku Nane Needipathi (1986)
  27. Kaithiyin Theerpu (1986)
  28. Kaithi Rani (1986)
  29. Mahasakthi Mariamman (1986)
  30. Viduthalai (1986)
  31. Jeevanathi (1986)
  32. Kovil Yaanai (1986)
  33. Hemavin Kadhalargal (1985)
  34. Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe (1985)
  35. Mayavi (1985)
  36. Savi (1985)
  37. Arthamulla Aasaigal (1985)
  38. Navagraha Nayagi (1985)
  39. Panam Pathum Seyyum (1985)
  40. Andha Oru Nimidam (1985)
  41. Visha Kanni (1985)
  42. Engal Kural (1985)
  43. Karupu Sattaikaran (1985)
  44. Unakkaga Oru Roja (1985)
  45. Nermai (1985)
  46. Veettukkari (1985)
  47. Padikkadha Pannaiyar (1985)
  48. Chidambara Rahasiyam (1985)
  49. Raman Sreeraman (1985)
  50. Sivappu Nila (1985)
  51. Navagraha Nayagi (1985)
  52. Unnai Thedi Varuven (1985)
  53. Chain Jayapal (1985)
  54. Pudhu Yugam (1985)
  55. Naagam (1985)
  56. Nalla Thambi (1985)
  57. Kalyanam Oru Kalkattu (1985)
  58. Rajathi Rojakili (1985)
  59. Alai Osai (1985)
  60. Vesham (1985)
  61. January 1 (1984)
  62. Urimai Thedum Uravu (1984)
  63. Pei Veedu (1984)
  64. Nyayam (1984)
  65. Sirai (1984)
  66. Kadamai (1984)
  67. Idhu Enga Boomi (1984)
  68. Vai Sollil Veeranadi (1984)
  69. Naalai Unathu Naal (1984)
  70. Nandri (1984)
  71. Ezhuthatha Sattangal (1984)
  72. Niraparaadhi (1984)
  73. Sabaash (1984)
  74. Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi (1984)
  75. Kuzhandhai Yesu (1984)
  76. Marupatta Konangal (1984)
  77. Nooravathu Naal (1984)
  78. Raja Veettu Kannukkutty (1984)
  79. Vetri (1984)
  80. Aathora Aatha (1984)
  81. Urimai Thedum Uravu (1984)
  82. 24 Mani Neram (1984)
  83. Ponmaalai Pozhudhu (1984)
  84. Vidhi (1984)
  85. Theerppu En Kaiyil (1984)
  86. Priyamudan Prabhu (1984)
  87. Madras Vathiyar (1984)
  88. Madurai Sooran (1984)
  89. Ilamai Kaalangal (1983)
  90. Muthu Engal Sothu (1983)
  91. Mella Pesungal (1983)
  92. Seerum Singangal (1983)
  93. Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu (1983)
  94. Thalaimagan (1983)
  95. Ilayapiravigal (1983)
  96. Thanga Magan (1983)
  97. Azhagiya Laila (1982)
  98. Maarupatta Konangal (1982)
  99. Naan Kudithukonde Iruppen (1982)
  100. Mohana Punnagai (1981)
  101. Sathya Sundharam (1981)
  102. Sivappu Malli (1981)
  103. Kuzhandhaiyai Thedi (1979)
  104. Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu (1979)
  105. Kalikkoil Kabali (1979)

Malayalam
  1. Sunday 7 p.m. (1990)
  2. Prabhatham Chuvanna Theruvil (1989)
  3. Maharajavu (1989)
  4. Theruvu Narthaki (1988) as Radha
  5. Agnichirakulla Thumbi (1988)
  6. Karate Girls (1988)
  7. Bheekaran (1988) as Dancer
  8. Janma Shatru (1988) as Savithri Sankar
  9. Vamban (1987)
  10. Rajavembala
  11. Ee Noottandile Maharogam (1987)
  12. Avalude Kadha (1987)
  13. Kalarathri (1987)
  14. Kaalathinte Sabhdam (1987) as Valsala
  15. Kulambadikal (1986)
  16. Pensimham (1986)
  17. Annoru Ravil (1986)
  18. Railway Cross (1986)
  19. Bharya Oru Manthri (1986)
  20. Sakhavu (1986)
  21. Karinagam (1986)
  22. Ardharathri (1986)
  23. Caberet Dancer (1986)
  24. Pournami Rathriyil (1986)
  25. Ithu Nalla Thamasha (1985) as Prasanna
  26. Uyerthezhunelppu (1985) as Shobha
  27. Shatru (1985)
  28. Puzhayozhukum Vazhi (1985) as Resmi
  29. Black Mail (1985) as Malu
  30. Aanakkorumma (1985) as Anitha
  31. Katturani (1985)
  32. Nerariyum Nerathu (1985) as Dancer
  33. Chorakku Chora (1985) as Chandrika
  34. Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare (1985)
  35. Revenge (1985) as Susan
  36. Kiratham (1985) as Anu
  37. Paurnami Raavil (1985)
  38. Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
  39. Shabadham (1984)
  40. Poomadhathe Pennu (1984) as Dancer
  41. Oru Sumangaliyude Katha (1984) as Sophia
  42. Mynakam (1984)
  43. Kurishuyudham (1984) as Dancer
  44. Vetta (1984) as Kombu
  45. Nishedi (1984)
  46. Rajavembala (1984) as Neelima
  47. Swarna Gopuram (1984) as Dancer
  48. Coolie (1983) as Sreedevi
  49. Attakkalasam (1983) as Usha
  50. Engane Nee Marakkum (1983) as Shanti
  51. Mortuary (1983)
  52. Arabikadal (1983)
  53. Passport (1983) as Daisy
  54. Himam (1983) as Dancer
  55. Belt Mathai (1983) as Geetha
  56. Samrambam (1983)
  57. Vaashi (1983)
  58. Aadhipathyam (1983)
  59. Oru Mukam Pala Mukham (1983) as Swapna
  60. Visa (1983) as Dancer
  61. Ente Kadha (1983)
  62. Veedu (1982) as Maggi
  63. Kaliya Mardhanam (1982) as Thulasi
  64. Aa Rathri (1982) as Dancer
  65. Thadakam (1982) as Dancer
  66. Love in Singapore (1980)
  67. Koumara Praayam (1979)
  68. Oolkatal (1979) as Thulasi
  69. Iniyaval Urangatte (1978)
  70. Thulavarsham (1976)

Kannada
  1. Kirataka (2011)
  2. Praja Prabhuthva (1989)
  3. Hongkongnalli Agent Amar (1989)
  4. Olavina Aasare (1988)
  5. Shubha Milana (1987)
  6. Sangrama (1987)
  7. Bete (1986)
  8. Kadina Raja (1985)
  9. Naanu Nanna Hendthi (1985)
  10. Baddi Bangaramma (1984)
  11. Mooroovare Vajragalu (1984)
  12. Mooru Janma (1984)
  13. Jiddu (1984)
  14. Simha Gharjane (1983)
  15. Gandugali Rama (1983)
  16. Prachanda Kulla (1982)
  17. Lakshmi Kataksha (1981)

Hindi
  1. Machalti Jawani (1989)
  2. Pyaar Karke Dekho (1987)
  3. Balidaan (1985)
  4. Haisiyat (1984)

Telugu
  1. Maya Bazaar (2010)
  2. Ajatha Satruvu (1989) as Lalasa
  3. Hanthakudi Veta (1987)
  4. Dharmapatni (1987)
  5. Punnami chandrudu (1987)
  6. Cow Boy No. 1 (1986)
  7. Vikram (1986)
  8. Khooni (1985)
  9. Gandharvya Kanya (1979)
  10. Love in Singapore (1980)

Oriya
  1. Chakadola Karuchi Leela (1990)

Television
Year Series/Show Role Language Channel
1997–1998AntharangaaluTeluguETV
2009–2013ThangamMuttharasiTamilSun TV
2011–2014MuthaaramRajalakshmi
2013–2016; 2018DeivamagalAnnapoorani
2017GangaAlangaara Naachiyaar
2017–2019Nenjam MarappathillaiAkilandeswariVijay TV
2017–2018KalyanaparisuRajalakshmiSun TV
2019Agni NatchathiramGangadevi
2019; 2021Alitho SaradagaGuestTeluguETV
2021Kannana KanneKamalaTamilSun TV
Jothi
2021ThirumagalVanamadevi
2022–PresentChellammaStar Vijay

Voice artist

For Nagma in the 2001 film Citizen.

References
  1. "Veteran actress Anuradha of Telugu movies complete profile".
  2. "Virundhinar Pakkam | Actress Anuradha". www.sunnetwork.in. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  3. "Sara Deva on a roll". 6 April 2017.
  4. "Interview Anuradha - YouTube". youtube.com. Retrieved 20 July 2014.
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