Khushbu filmography

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Khushbu is an Indian actress who has predominantly worked in Tamil language films, in addition to Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi language films. She has appeared in more than 200 films and in that, over a 100+ movies are directly credited to Tamil only.

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Films

As actress

Tamil

YearTitleRoleNotes
1988 Dharmathin Thalaivan Devi
1989 Varusham 16 Radhika
Vetri Vizha Jaya
1990 Paattukku Naan Adimai Julie
Kizhakku Vasal Selvi
Naanum Indha Ooruthan
Aarathi Edungadi Meera
My Dear Marthandan Rani
Thalattu Padava Narmadha
Enkitta Mothathe Saroja
Michael Madana Kama Rajan Shalini Shivaraman
Nadigan Geetha
1991 Chinna Thambi NandhiniWon—Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress
Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil
Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
Vigneshwar Ramya Rajendran
Iravu Sooriyan
Kizhakku Karai Mahalakshmi
Nattukku Oru Nallavan Rekha
Bramma Jennifer
1992 Mannan Meena
Rickshaw Mama GauriNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
Pandithurai Muthulakshmi
Singaravelan Sumathi
Sevagan Anjali
Idhu Namma Bhoomi Nandhini
Annamalai Subu
Amma Vanthachu Nandini
Naalaya Seidhi Anu
Pandiyan Rekha
1993 Maravan Thangathai
Purusha Lakshanam Abhirami (Ammu)
Uthama Raasa Meenakshi / Meena
Dharma Seelan Durga
Kathirukka Neramillai Bhavani
Prathap Anjali
Rojavai Killathe Anu
Vedan Usha
Captain Magal Sriranjini
Jathi Malli SriranjiniNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
Nam Nattu RajakkalPriya
1994 Indhu HerselfSpecial appearance
Vaa Magale Vaa Uma
Manasu Rendum Pudhusu Lakshmi
Nattamai LakshmiNominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
Vanaja Girija Vanaja
1995 Chinna Vathiyar Janaki
Karuppu Nila Nandhini
Murai Maman Indhu
Nattupura Pattu Parijatham
Varraar Sandiyar Meena
En Pondatti Nallava Radhika
Kolangal Ganga Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress
Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil
Muthukulikka Vaariyala
Thedi Vandha Raasa Devi
Paattu Padava HerselfGuest appearance
1996 Enakkoru Magan Pirappan Swathi
Irattai Roja PriyaCinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil
Muthukulikka Vaariyala
Gopala Gopala Usha
1997 Ettupatti Rasa Pandiyamma
Thaali Pudhusu Seetha
Kalyana Vaibhogam Ramya
Paththini

Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize

Vasuki Special appearance
1998 Color Kanavugal Pooja
Thulli Thirintha Kaalam Kausalya
Ponnu Velayira Bhoomi Pushpa
Veera Thalattu
Jolly
Kalyana Galatta Jennifer
Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen HerselfSpecial appearance
Simmarasi Sivagami
Veeram Vilanja Mannu Seven Amma
Guru Paarvai Shanthi
1999 Ponnu Veetukaran Mrs. Jeeva
Unnai Thedi Special appearance
Ullathai Killathe
Suyamvaram Mrs. Arunachalam
Viralukketha Veekkam Suguna
Malabar Police Chinnaswamy's wife
Minsara Kanna Indira Devi
Manaivikku Mariyadhai Tribal girl
Kudumba Sangili
2000 Alaipayuthey MeenaCameo appearance
Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai Meenakshi
Magalirkkaga Bhavani
Puratchikkaaran
Unnai Kann Theduthey Vaidehi
Chinna Chinna Kannile Rathi
Krodham 2 Latha
Karisakattu Poove Aandal
Simmasanam Mrs. Sakthivel
Veeranadai Mallika
2001 Kaatrukkenna Veli Lakshmi
Vinnukkum Mannukkum Lakshmi
2002 Sri Bannari Amman Special appearance
2005 June R Amudha
Vetrivel Sakthivel Kamatchi
Power of Women Jyothi
2007 Vegam Selvi
Periyar Maniammai
2008 Pazhani Karpagambal
Kuselan HerselfSpecial appearance in song "Cinema Cinema"
2009 Villu HerselfSpecial appearance
Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval Dr.Radha
2010 Vaadaa HerselfSpecial appearance
2011 Ponnar Shankar Thamarai
Ilaignan Valiyammayi
2013 Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru HerselfSpecial appearance
2015 Aambala HerselfSpecial appearance in the song "Aye Aye Aye"
2016 Aranmanai 2 HerselfSpecial appearance in the song "Amman"
2018 Traffic Ramasamy HerselfSpecial appearance
2021 Annaatthe Angayarkanni [1]
2022 Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee HerselfSpecial appearance
2024Haraa [2]
2024 Aranmanai 4 HerselfSpecial appearance

Telugu

YearTitleRoleNotes
1986 Kaliyuga Pandavulu BharathiNominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu
Captain Nagarjun Radha
1987 Trimurtulu Julie
Bharatamlo Arjunudu Sensational Subhadra
Kirai Dada Rekha
Marana HomamKamala
1988Chinnodu PeddoduKavitha
Ugranethrudu [3] Mandakini
Aatma Katha
Prema KireetamSwathi
Jeevana Jyothi
Veguchukka PagatichukkaDubbed in Edutha Sabatham Mudipen
Chinni Krishnudu
1990 Guru Sishyulu Chithra
AlajadiPriya
JayasimhaSeetha
1991 Shanti Kranti Rekha
1993 Pekata Papa Rao Uma
Prema Samaram
2006 Stalin Jhansi
2007 Yamadonga Yama's Wife
2018 Agnyaathavaasi Indrani Bhargav
2022 Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu Vakula [4]
2023 Ramabanam Bhuvaneswari

Malayalam

YearTitleRole
1991 Uncle Bun Geetha Krishnan
1993 Yaadavam Anjana
1994 Manathe Kottaram Kushboo (Herself)
1995 Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka Hema
1996Mrs. Susanna Varma-
1997 Anubhoothi Uthara
1998 Elavamkodu Desam Ammalu, Unikkoman's wife
1999 Stalin Sivadas Dr.Manjula
Prem Poojari Khushbu (Herself)
Independence Sridevi IPS
2005 Chandrolsavam Dr. Durga
2006 Kaiyoppu Padma
2008 Magic Lamp Cameo Appearance
2010 Pranchiyettan & the Saint Dr. Omana
2012 Mr. Marumakan Raja Mallika
2013 Cowboy Revathy Menon

Kannada

YearTitleRole
1988 Ranadheera Radha
Anjada Gandu Asha
1989 Yuga Purusha Chithra
Premagni
Hrudaya Geethe Asha
Thaaligagi
Gagana Asha
Rudra
Kaliyuga Bheema
Onti Salaga Leela
1990Pundara Ganda
1991Abhijith
Shanti Kranti Rekha
1996 Palegara
Jeevanadhi Kaveri
1999Maha Edabidangi
2000ChamundiTejaswini
2001 Aunty Preethse
2005 Magic Ajji Queen Rajeshwari Devi, Ajji
2010 Janani Cameo appearance
2011 Naanalla Subhash Chandra Prasad's wife

Hindi

YearTitleRole
1980 The Burning Train Child Artist
Thodisi Bewafaii Nandu (Child Artist)
1981 Lawaaris Young Mohini (Child Artist)
Aapas Ki Baat Roshni (Child Artist)
Kaalia Rina (Child Artist)
PoonamYoung Poonam (Child Artist)
Naseeb Julie (Child Artist)
1982 Dard Ka Rishta Khushbu (child artist)
Bemisal Child Artist
Raaste Pyar Ke Anu (Child Artist)
1985 Jaanoo Bittu
Meri Jung Komal Varma
Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam Munni
1986 Patton Ki Bazi Preet Oberoi
Tan-Badan Gauri
1990 Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin Sonu
1991 Shanti Kranti Rekha
1992Prem DaanSeema

Television

She is known for the TV game show Jackpot [5] and the serials Kalki , JananiKungumam, Nandini and Lakshmi Stores . [6] Khushbu has also appeared as a judge on the reality shows, Maanada Mayilada, Azhagiya Thamizh Maghan and Junior Super Stars.

Serials

YearTitleRoleChannelLanguageNotes
1995Chinna Chinna Aasai - Uravu Sun TV Tamil also director [7]
1997Arthamulla Uravugal Doordarshan
2001–2002Marumagal Vijay TV [8]
2002–2003Janani Sun TV
2003–2004KungumamCharu
2004–2007 Kalki Kalki Jaya TV
2008–2009Namma KudumbamRadha / Aseema Kalaignar TV
2009–2010RudraRudra Zee Tamil
2012–2014 Paartha Gnabagam Illayo Oviya Kalaignar TV
2015 Pasamalar Herself Sun TV Special Appearance
2017–2018 Nandini Parvathi Sun TV
Udaya TV
Tamil
Kannada
[9]
2018–2020 Lakshmi Stores Mahalakshmi Sun TV
Gemini TV
Tamil
Telugu
2019 Roja Sun TV Tamil Mahasangamam with Lakshmi Stores
Nandini Parvathi Udaya TV Kannada Special Appearance
2021 Jothi Sivagami Sun TV Tamil
Gokulathil Seethai Dr. Mangalam Zee Tamil Special Appearance [10]
2022 Meera Dr. Meera Colors Tamil [11]

Shows

YearTitleRoleLanguageChannelNotes
2001–2002KodeeshwariAnchor Tamil Jaya TV
2002–2010Jackpot
2007–2010 Maanada Mayilada season 2-5Judge Kalaignar TV
2010Poova ThalaiyaAnchor
Jodi Number One: Season 5Judge Vijay TV
Azhagiya Tamil Magan
Vaali 1000Guest Vasanth TV
2012–2013 Maanada Mayilada season 7-8Judge Kalaignar TV
2013Get ReadyAnchor Telugu ETV
Acham Thavir Tamil Thanthi TV
2014Namma Veetu Mahalakshmi Zee Tamil
Ninaithale Inikkum Host Vendhar TV
2015Uggram UjjwalamJudge Malayalam Mazhavil Manorama [12]
2015–2016 Simply Khushbu Anchor Tamil Zee Tamil sequel to Ninaithale Inikkum
2016 Junior Super Star Judge
2016–2017 Nijangal Anchor Sun TV
2018Lakshmi Stores Arimuga VizhaHerself
Sun Naam Oruvar Guest
2019 Vanakkam Tamizha
Alitho Saradaga Telugu ETV
2019/
2020
Comedy Stars season 2Judge Malayalam Asianet [13]
2020 Vanakkam Tamizha Guest Tamil Sun TV
Madras MaamisRadaan Mediaworks
2021–2022 Dance Vs Dance Season 2 Judge Colors Tamil [14]
2021Annaatthe Sirappu NigazhchiHerself Sun TV
2022Pottikku PottiParticipant Colors Tamil
Drama Juniors Season 4Guest Kannada Zee Kannada
2022 – present Extra Jabardasth Judge Telugu ETV
2022–2023Super Mom Season 3 Tamil Zee Tamil
2022Happy Birthday Kamal HaasanHerself Star Vijay Special Show
2024 Super Singer 10 Guest

Other works

YearTitleRoleChannelLanguageNotes
Sondhame EndrallumProducer Sun TV Tamil
1995Chinna Chinna Aasai - UravuDirector
2022 Meera Writer Colors Tamil [15]

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