Anuradha (actress)

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Anuradha
Born
Sulochana

Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality Indian
Occupations
Spouse
Sathish Kumar
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(m. 1987;died 2007)​
Children2 (Abhinayashree, Kalicharan)
Parents
  • Krishna Kumar (father)
  • Saroja Devi (mother)

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.

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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 , Kannana kanne, Muthaaram and Deivamagal .[ citation needed ]

Personal life

Anuradha 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. [1] 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 have appeared as actors. [2]

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. [3]

Partial filmography

Films

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. Chain Jayapal (1985)
  53. Pudhu Yugam (1985)
  54. Naagam (1985)
  55. Nalla Thambi (1985)
  56. Kalyanam Oru Kalkattu (1985)
  57. Rajathi Rojakili (1985)
  58. Alai Osai (1985)
  59. Vesham (1985)
  60. January 1 (1984)
  61. Pei Veedu (1984)
  62. Nyayam (1984)
  63. Sirai (1984)
  64. Kadamai (1984)
  65. Idhu Enga Boomi (1984)
  66. Vai Sollil Veeranadi (1984)
  67. Naalai Unathu Naal (1984)
  68. Nandri (1984)
  69. Ezhuthatha Sattangal (1984)
  70. Niraparaadhi (1984)
  71. Sabaash (1984)
  72. Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi (1984)
  73. Kuzhandhai Yesu (1984)
  74. Marupatta Konangal (1984)
  75. Nooravathu Naal (1984)
  76. Raja Veettu Kannukkutty (1984)
  77. Vetri (1984)
  78. Aathora Aatha (1984)
  79. Urimai Thedum Uravu (1984)
  80. 24 Mani Neram (1984)
  81. Ponmaalai Pozhudhu (1984)
  82. Vidhi (1984)
  83. Theerppu En Kaiyil (1984)
  84. Priyamudan Prabhu (1984)
  85. Madras Vathiyar (1984)
  86. Madurai Sooran (1984)
  87. Ilamai Kaalangal (1983)
  88. Muthu Engal Sothu (1983)
  89. Mella Pesungal (1983)
  90. Seerum Singangal (1983)
  91. Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu (1983)
  92. Thalaimagan (1983)
  93. Ilayapiravigal (1983)
  94. Thanga Magan (1983)
  95. Azhagiya Laila (1982)
  96. Maarupatta Konangal (1982)
  97. Naan Kudithukonde Iruppen (1982)
  98. Mohana Punnagai (1981)
  99. Sathya Sundharam (1981)
  100. Sivappu Malli (1981)
  101. Kuzhandhaiyai Thedi (1979)
  102. Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu (1979)
  103. 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. Jwalanam (1985)
  29. Puzhayozhukum Vazhi (1985) as Resmi
  30. Black Mail (1985) as Malu
  31. Aanakkorumma (1985) as Anitha
  32. Katturani (1985)
  33. Nerariyum Nerathu (1985) as Dancer
  34. Chorakku Chora (1985) as Chandrika
  35. Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare (1985)
  36. Revenge (1985) as Susan
  37. Kiratham (1985) as Anu
  38. Paurnami Raavil (1985)
  39. Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
  40. Shabadham (1984)
  41. Poomadhathe Pennu (1984) as Dancer
  42. Oru Sumangaliyude Katha (1984) as Sophia
  43. Mynakam (1984)
  44. Kurishuyudham (1984) as Dancer
  45. Vetta (1984) as Kombu
  46. Nishedi (1984)
  47. Rajavembala (1984) as Neelima
  48. Swarna Gopuram (1984) as Dancer
  49. Coolie (1983) as Sreedevi
  50. Attakkalasam (1983) as Usha
  51. Engane Nee Marakkum (1983) as Shanti
  52. Mortuary (1983)
  53. Arabikadal (1983)
  54. Passport (1983) as Daisy
  55. Himam (1983) as Dancer
  56. Belt Mathai (1983) as Geetha
  57. Samrambam (1983)
  58. Vaashi (1983)
  59. Aadhipathyam (1983)
  60. Oru Mukam Pala Mukham (1983) as Swapna
  61. Visa (1983) as Dancer
  62. Ente Kadha (1983)
  63. Veedu (1982) as Maggi
  64. Kaliya Mardhanam (1982) as Thulasi
  65. Aa Rathri (1982) as Dancer
  66. Thadakam (1982) as Dancer
  67. Love in Singapore (1980)
  68. Koumara Praayam (1979)
  69. Oolkatal (1979) as Thulasi
  70. Iniyaval Urangatte (1978)
  71. Thulavarsham (1976)

Kannada

Hindi

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

Telugu

  1. Maya Bazaar (2010)
  2. Bobbili Bullodu (1996)
  3. Orey Rikshaw (1995)
  4. Ramudu Kadhu Rakshasudu (1991)
  5. Ajatha Satruvu (1989) as Lalasa
  6. Hanthakudi Veta (1987)
  7. Kaboye Alludu (1987)
  8. Dharmapatni (1987)
  9. Ramu (1987)
  10. Veera Pratap [5] (1987) as Kamini
  11. Punnami Chandrudu (1987)
  12. Cow Boy No. 1 (1986)
  13. Aakrandana (1986)
  14. Vikram (1986)
  15. Khooni (1985)
  16. Kongumudi (1985)
  17. Maa Inti Mahalakshmi [6] as Mohini
  18. Mantra Dandam [7] (1985) as Kanchana
  19. Khooni [8] (1985) as Laila
  20. Kotha Pelli Koothuru (1985)
  21. Chattamtho Poratam [9] (1985)
  22. Terror [10] (1985) as Muthyalu
  23. Prachanda Bhairavi [11] (1985) as Nagakanya
  24. Mayaladi [12] (1985) as Prathima
  25. Dandayatra (1984) as Julie
  27. Ramudu Kadhu Krishnudu (1984) as Appala Narasamma
  28. James Bond 999 [13] (1984)
  29. Aparadhi (1984)
  30. Kode Trachu [14] (1984) as Asha
  31. Nayakulaku Saval (1984)
  32. Love in Singapore (1980)
  33. Gandharvya Kanya (1979)

Oriya

  1. Chakadola Karuchi Leela (1990)

Voice artist

For Nagma in the 2001 film Citizen.

Television

YearSeries/ShowRoleLanguageChannel
1997–2001AntharangaaluNallapalli Meenakshi Telugu ETV
2009–2013 Thangam Muttharasi Tamil Sun TV
2011–2014 Muthaaram Rajalakshmi
2013–2016; 2018 Deivamagal Annapoorani
2017 Ganga Alangaara Naachiyaar
2017–2019 Nenjam Marappathillai Akilandeswari Star Vijay
2017–2018 Kalyanaparisu Rajalakshmi Sun TV
2019 Agni Natchathiram Gangadevi
2019; 2021 Alitho Saradaga Guest Telugu ETV
2021 Kannana Kanne Kamala Tamil Sun TV
Jothi
ThirumagalVanamadevi
2022–present Chellamma Maragatham Star Vijay
2022 Anbe Vaa Visalatchi Sun TV
Kanda Naal Mudhal Thaai Kezhavi Colors Tamil
2023–Present Mr. Manaivi Ranjitham Sun TV

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