Sriranjani | |
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Born | Bombay, India |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1999-present |
Spouse(s) | M. V. Rajasekar (2000-present) |
Children | 2 |
Sriranjani is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil language films. She has done mostly supporting roles in various Tamil films. Her notable works include Alaipayuthey (2000), Anniyan (2005) and Mozhi (2007). [1]
Sriranjani was born into a Marathi Anglo-Indian family in Bombay, [2] Maharashtra and began her career in acting playing a role in the television series Kasalavu Nesam directed by K. Balachander. She made the switch to films after being offered a role in Mani Ratnam's Alaipayuthey (2000) as Madhavan's sister-in-law. [3] Her next role which won acclaim was her depiction of an Iyengar wife in Shankar's Anniyan (2005).
As of September 2013, Sriranjani has appeared in over 54 films. [4] [5]
Her son Maithreya Rajasekar has starred in Thirumanam (2018-20) and Anbulla Ghilli (2022). [2] [6]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Alaipayuthey | Karthik's sister-in-law | |
2004 | Udhaya | Udhaya's elder sister | |
Chellamae | Vaishnavi | ||
2005 | Anniyan | Nandhini's mother | |
Priyasakhi | Sakhi's sister-in-law | ||
ABCD | Church mother | ||
2006 | Saravana | Saravana's mother | |
Thimiru | Srimathy's mother | ||
Chennai Kadhal | Narmada's mother | ||
2007 | Pokkiri | Lakshmi | |
Mozhi | Jaanu | ||
Thottal Poo Malarum | Ravi's mother | ||
2008 | Pirivom Santhippom | Ramalingam's wife | |
Velli Thirai | Mythili's mother | ||
Abhiyum Naanum | Dhamu's wife | ||
2009 | Sarvam | Sandhya's mother | |
Manjal Veiyil | Gayathri's mother | ||
Solla Solla Inikkum | Sathya's mother | ||
2011 | Appavi | Bharathi's mother | |
Mappillai | Saravanan's mother | ||
Thambikottai | Sridevi | ||
Sabash Sariyana Potti | Gnana Guru's mother | ||
2012 | Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi | Vasanthi | |
Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal | Jeeva's mother | ||
Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Nithya's mother | ||
2013 | Vathikuchi | Leena's mother | |
Endrendrum Punnagai | Priya's mother | ||
Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Sanjana's mother | ||
Singam 2 | Sathya's mother | ||
Varuthapadatha Valibar Sangam | Dhanalakshmi | ||
All in All Azhagu Raja | Chitra Devi Priya's mother | ||
2014 | Nimirndhu Nil | Poomari's mother | |
Oru Kanniyum Moonu Kalavaanikalum | Ponnamma | ||
Nanbenda | Satya's mother | ||
Nee Enge En Anbe | Parthasarathi's mother | ||
Uyirukku Uyiraga | Lakshmi | ||
Vanmam | Nila | ||
2015 | Vai Raja Vai | Raja's mother | |
Maari | Sridevi's mother | ||
Thani Oruvan | Mrs. Raman | ||
Vaalu | Shakthi's mother | ||
Inimey Ippadithan | Akhila's mother | ||
Pallikoodam Pogamale | Church mother | ||
Vedalam | Swetha and Arjun's mother | ||
2016 | Bangalore Naatkal | Divya's mother | |
Aagam | Sai's mother | ||
Vaaliba Raja | Karthik's mother | ||
Unnodu Ka | Vaanmathi | ||
Rekka | Shiva's mother | ||
Kavalai Vendam | Arjun's mother | ||
2017 | Vaigai Express | Karpagavalli | |
2018 | Mohini | Vaishnavi's mother | |
Maniyaar Kudumbam | Rasamma | ||
Seema Raja | Seema Raja's mother | ||
Koothan | Bharatanatyam teacher | ||
Adanga Maru | Subash's mother | ||
Silukkuvarupatti Singam | Raji's mother | ||
2019 | House Owner | Radha | |
Aadai | Lakshmi | ||
Sixer | Aadhi's mother | ||
Sangathamizhan | Thenmozhi's mother | ||
50/50 | Madhu's mother | ||
2020 | Nadodigal 2 | Sengodi's mother | |
2021 | Kalathil Santhippom | Anand's mother | |
Calls | Nandhini's mother | ||
Vinodhaya Sitham | Eswari | ||
Annaatthe | Nattadurai's wife | ||
Ainthu Unarvugal | Widow | ||
Theerpugal Virkapadum | Kishore's mother | ||
Velan | Amrutham | ||
2022 | Anbulla Ghilli | Vegetable shop owner | |
Clap | Mithra's mother | ||
Thiruchitrambalam | Shobana's mother | ||
Driver Jamuna | Jamuna's mother | ||
2023 | Yaadhum Oore Yaavarum Kelir | Matilda's mother | |
A Home Away from Home | |||
2024 | Unarvugal Thodarkadhai | ||
Oru Nodi | Sakunthala | ||
Year | Title | Role |
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2010 | Khaleja | Subhasini's mother |
2012 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Nithya's mother |
2014 | Anaamika | Parthasarathi's mother |
2015 | Janda Pai Kapiraju | Indumathi's mother |
2016 | Brahmostavam | Kaashi's mother |
2018 | Touch Chesi Chudu | Karthik's mother |
2021 | A1 Express | Sundeep's mother |
2022 | Clap | Mithra's mother |
Year | Title | Role | Language |
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2010 | Thathwamasi | Pandalam Maharani | Malayalam |
2012 | Ekk Deewana Tha | Mrs. Joseph | Hindi |
2014 | Mr. Fraud | Bhai Ji's mother | Malayalam |
Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language |
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1999 | Kasalavu Nesam | Ghazal singer [1] | Sun TV Raj TV | Tamil |
Jannal-Adutha Veetu Kavithai | Priya | Raj TV | ||
Kasalavu Nesam | Rathi | Sun TV | ||
1999–2000 | Jeevana Sandhya | ETV | Telugu | |
2000 | Pushpanjali | Anjali | Sun TV | Tamil |
2001–2002 | Aalu Magalu | Gemini TV | Telugu | |
2020–2023 | Magarasi | Shenbagam | Sun TV | Tamil |
2020 | Chandralekha | Shenbagam (Special Appearance) | ||
2021 | Live Telecast | China's Mother | Disney Hotstar | |
2022 | Priyamana Thozhi | Herself | Sun TV | |
Mathappu Mamiyar Pattas Marumagal | Shenbagam | |||
2023–Present | Meenakshi Ponnunga | Meenakshi | Zee Tamil | |
2023 | Iniya | Rajalakshmi | Sun TV |
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