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Sairandhri, better known by her stage name Seetha is an Indian actress and producer known for her works predominantly in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and a few Kannada films. [1]
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Sairandhri, better known by her stage name Seetha is an Indian actress and producer known for her works predominantly in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and a few Kannada films. [1]
Seetha married actor Parthiban in 1990. [2] The couple has two daughters P. S. Abhinaya and P. S. Keerthana and an adopted son P. S. Raakhi. [3] But their married life came to an end in 2001 after the couple decided to part ways. Parthiban shifted his focus into movies after divorce and is single. [4]
She married TV actor Sateesh in 2010. [5] The couple got divorced in 2016.
She made her debut in 1985 with the Tamil film Aan Paavam . After acting in films until 1991, Seetha took a hiatus before returning to the screen in 2002. [6] Some of Seetha`s most memorable roles have come in Tamil films like Thangachi (1987), Guru Sishyan (1988), Unnal Mudiyum Thambi (1988) and Pudhea Paadhai (1989). Seetha accepted the role of the heroine and the film went on to garner critical acclain and commercial success. [7] She has acted as heroine in earlier days and after that she has acted in supporting roles. Some of her Telugu films are Muddula Mavayya (1989), Muthyamantha Muddu (1989), Police Bharya (1990), Simhadri (2003) and Bunny (2005). [8] She has also won a Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Rightaa Thappaa (2005). [9]
Seetha has acted in some Tamil and Telugu serials. She has acted in the Tamil serials Velan (2002-2004), Penn (2006) and Idhayam (2009-2012) for Sun TV. [10] Apart from her busy acting schedules in films and television serials Seetha also runs her own YouTube channel that has over 1.5 lakh and she uploads videos of important moments from her life, gardening and recipes. [11]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Aan Paavam | Seetha | Debut film |
| 1986 | Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum | Seetha | |
| 1987 | Ival Oru Pournami | Meena | |
| Ore Ratham | Kamatchi | ||
| Shankar Guru | Seetha | ||
| Thangachi | Seetha | ||
| Thulasi | Thulasi | ||
| 1988 | Guru Sishyan | Chithra | |
| Penmani Aval Kanmani | Uma | ||
| Kai Koduppal Karpagambal | Vedha | ||
| Dhayam Onnu | Deepa | ||
| Aval Mella Sirithal | Geetha | ||
| Manaivi Oru Mandiri | Shanthi | ||
| Unnal Mudiyum Thambi | Lalithakamalam | ||
| 1989 | Annanukku Jai | Gomathi | |
| Dilli Babu | Valli | ||
| Kadhal Enum Nadhiyinile | Ganga | ||
| Pudhiya Paadhai | Seetha | ||
| Oru Thottil Sabatham | |||
| Padicha Pulla | Lakshmi | ||
| Ponnu Pakka Poren | Kasthuri | ||
| Manasukketha Maharasa | Thenmozhi | ||
| Rajanadai | Seetha | ||
| Vetri Mel Vetri | Janaki | ||
| Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu | Seetha | ||
| 1990 | Aadi Velli | Valli | |
| Amma Pillai | Nelli | ||
| Mallu Vetti Minor | Parimala | ||
| Maruthu Pandi | Kanagavalli | ||
| Sakthi Parasakthi | Sakthi | ||
| Thangaikku Oru Thalattu | Priya | ||
| 1991 | Annan Kaattiya Vazhi | Geetha | |
| Malare Kurunji Malare | Latha | ||
| 1992 | Sugamana Sumaigal | Herself | Producer also |
| 2002 | Maaran | Seetha | |
| Kadhal Azhivathillai | Simbu's mother | ||
| 2004 | Madhurey | Kamakshi | |
| Gajendra | Mahalakshmi | ||
| Vajravelu | Vajravelu's wife | ||
| Jathi | Kavitha's mother | ||
| 2005 | Sukran | Judge Manimekalai | |
| Rightaa Thappaa | Sathya's mother | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| Sevvel | Sevanthi | ||
| Daas | Rajeshwari's mother | ||
| Chanakya | Kalyani | ||
| Priyasakhi | Doctor | ||
| Karka Kasadara | Anjali’s sister in law | ||
| Varapogum Sooriyane | Annapoorni | ||
| 2006 | Aathi | Lakshmi | |
| Paramasivan | Subramaniyam Siva's mother | ||
| Parijatham | Surendhar's mother | ||
| Kaivantha Kalai | Police sub inspector | ||
| 2007 | Agaram | Thiru's mother | |
| Viyabari | Suryaprakash's mother | ||
| Maa Madurai | Saravanan's mother | ||
| Kanna | Annapoorani's mother | ||
| 2008 | Vedha | Vijay's mother | |
| Valluvan Vasuki | Kanagu | ||
| 2009 | Arumugam | Arumugam's mother | |
| 2010 | Siddhu +2 | Siddhu's mother | |
| Kumari Pennin Ullathile | Saradha | ||
| 2011 | Ponnar Shankar | Azhagu Nachiyar | |
| 2012 | Chaarulatha | Dr. Swaroopa | |
| 2013 | Thiru Pugazh | Gayathri's mother | |
| 2014 | Jamai | Taxi customer | |
| 2015 | Thanga Magan | Aravinth's mother | |
| 2016 | Oru Melliya Kodu | Dr. Brinda | |
| 2017 | Mecheri Vana Bhadrakali | Bhadrakali | |
| 2019 | Kolaigaran | Lakshmi | |
| Thambi | Padma | ||
| 2020 | Thottu Vidum Dhooram | Azhagu’s mother | |
| 2022 | Saayam | Marudhu’s mother | |
| Trigger | Prabhakaran's mother |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Vijrumbhana | Komala | |
| 1987 | Aadade Aadharam | ||
| 1987 | Chinnari Devatha | ||
| 1987 | Dabbevariki Chedu | Mamatha | |
| 1988 | Sagatu Manishi | ||
| 1988 | Annapurnamma Gari Alludu | ||
| 1988 | Bazaar Rowdy | ||
| 1988 | Nyayam Kosam | Lalitha | |
| 1989 | Aarthanadam | Seetha | |
| 1989 | Chinnari Sneham | ||
| 1989 | Muddula Mavayya | Lakshmi | |
| 1989 | Muthyamantha Muddu | Vidyadhari | |
| 1989 | Swara Kalpana | ||
| 1990 | Police Bharya | ||
| 1990 | Chevilo Puvvu | Anupama | |
| 1991 | Nayakuralu | ||
| 1991 | Maha Yagnam | ||
| 2003 | Gangotri | Simhadri's mother | |
| 2003 | Praanam | Sivudu's mother | |
| 2003 | Maha Yagnam | ||
| 2003 | Simhadri | Saraswathi | |
| 2003 | Sambaram | Ravi's sister-in-law | |
| 2004 | Athade Oka Sainyam | Raghava's wife | |
| 2005 | Bunny | Bunny's aunt | |
| 2005 | Mahanandi | Swami's mother | |
| 2006 | Iddaru Attala Muddula Alludu | ||
| 2008 | Vaana | Bharati | |
| 2008 | Hare Ram | Hari and Ram's mother | |
| 2008 | Aalayam | ||
| 2008 | Ankit, Pallavi & Friends | Sita | |
| 2009 | Sankham | Parvathi | |
| 2009 | Maska | Saroja | |
| 2012 | Denikina Ready | ||
| 2012 | Nandeeswarudu | Lakshmi | |
| 2012 | Chaduvukovali | ||
| 2013 | Bunny n Cherry | ||
| 2014 | Rabhasa | Peddi Reddy's wife | |
| 2015 | Gaddam Gang | ||
| 2015 | Tommy | Viswam Master's wife | |
| 2016 | Jyo Achyutananda | Achyuth and Anand's mother | |
| 2017 | Goutham Nanda | Satya | |
| 2023 | Ala Ila Ela | [12] | |
| Devil: The British Secret Agent | Vijaya's mother | ||
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Koodanayum Kattu | Annie | |
| 1991 | Master Plan | ||
| 2005 | Thanmathra | Swarnam | |
| 2006 | Notebook | Pooja's mother | |
| 2007 | Vinodayathra | Vimala | |
| 2009 | Currency | Keshu's mother | |
| 2009 | Vellathooval | Sofiya | |
| 2010 | Oru Small Family | Kausalya | |
| 2012 | Grandmaster | Chandrika Narayanan | |
| 2012 | My Boss | Lakshmi | |
| 2012 | Simhasanam | Nirmala | (Photo Credit) |
| 2013 | Romans | Akash's mother | (Photo Credit) |
| 2013 | Pattam Pole | Susan Mathews | |
| 2014 | Villali Veeran | Sidharthan's mother | |
| 2015 | Kukkiliyar | Sarojini Amma | |
| 2015 | Charlie | Tessa's mother | |
| 2016 | Oozham | Subbalakshmi | |
| 2016 | Kasaba | Arjun's mother | (Photo Presence) |
| 2017 | Role Models | Gautham's Mother | |
| 2019 | Love Action Drama | Shobha's Mother | (Photo Presence) |
| 2021 | Michael's Coffee House Movie | Vincent's mother | |
| 2022 | Aaraattu | Sulochana | |
| 2023 | Pakalum Paathiravum | Mariya |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Abhimanyu | ||
| 2006 | Suntaragaali | Jaggu's Mother | |
| 2006 | Neelakanta | ||
| 2011 | Mallikarjuna | ||
| 2011 | Saarathi | Raja's Mother | |
| 2014 | Super Ranga | Ranga's Mother | |
| 2016 | Santhu Straight Forward | Santu's Mother | |
| 2016 | Game | ||
| 2017 | Satya Harishchandra | ||
| 2019 | Shree Atharvana Prathyangira |
| Year | Serial | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-2004 | Velan | Uma | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2004 | Samarasam | |||
| 2005 | Swantham Malootty | Malayalam | Surya TV | |
| Penninte Kadha | Radha | Asianet | ||
| 2006 | Penn | Ranganayaki | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2008–2009 | Jananam | Mega TV | ||
| 2009–2011 | Idhayam | Dr.Kalyani | Sun TV | |
| 2016 | Chechiyamma | Lakshmikutty teacher | Malayalam | Surya TV |
| 2018–2019 | Jyothi | Shivani | Telugu | Star Maa |
| 2020-2021 | Thanthu Vitten Ennai Webseries | Rajarajeshwari | Tamil | ZEE5 |
| 2021 | My Perfect Husband (Webseries) | Hotstar |
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