Kavitha Ranjini, [1] known by the stage name Urvashi , is an Indian actress, dubbing artist, television host, scriptwriter and producer known for her works in the Southern film industry, predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil films. [2] She has acted in more than 700 films in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi.
She started her acting career as a child artist, in a Malayalam movie Kathirmandapam , released in 1979. [1] Her first released film as heroine was Mundhanai Mudichu (Tamil, directed by K. Bhagyaraj) in 1983. [3] [4] She was a prominent lead actress of the 1980s and 1990s, primarily in Malayalam Films. [1] She has written the films Ulsavamelam and Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu , the latter was also produced by her. She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Achuvinte Amma (2005), which was her comeback film after a hiatus of 6 years. [5] She has won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress a record five times, which includes three consecutive wins from 1989 to 1991. She has also received two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. [6]
Urvashi was born to popular drama actors Chavara V. P. Nair and Vijayalakshmi in Sooranad in Kollam district of Kerala .Her elder sisters are actors Kalaranjini and Kalpana. [7] She married actor Manoj K. Jayan on 2 May 1998, which ended in divorce in 2008. [8] [9]
† | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1979 | Kathirmandapam [10] | Child artist | |
Sayoojyam | Child artist | Song Scene | |
Sikharangal | Child artist | ||
1980 | Dwik Vijayam | Dance Student | |
1982 | Yaagam | ||
Snehasammanam | — | Unreleased | |
1983 | Hello Madras Girl | Latha | |
1984 | Ethirppukal | Sudha | First lead role |
1985 | Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki | Thulasi | |
Nirakkoottu [11] | Sasikala | ||
Daivatheorthu | Nani | ||
Pathamudayam | Valsala | ||
Karimpinpoovinakkare [12] | Chandrika | ||
1986 | Yuvajanotsavam | Sindhu | |
Sunil Vayassu 20 | Premalatha | ||
Mizhineerpoovukal [13] | Aswathy | ||
Sukhamo Devi [14] | Devi | ||
Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku | Rajani | ||
Manasilloru Manimuthu | Radhika | ||
Desatanakkili Karayarilla | Devika | ||
Onnu Randu Moonnu | Indu | ||
Moonnu Masagalkku Munpu | Raji | ||
Nandi Veendum Varika | Devayani | ||
1987 | Adimakal Udamakal | Indu | |
New Delhi | Uma | ||
Agni Muhurtham | Sudha | ||
Kottum Kuravayum | Annie | ||
Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormakku | Sophie | ||
Naalkkavala | Amina | ||
Irupatham Noottandu | Jyothi | ||
Swargam | Latha | ||
1988 | Anuragi | Leelamma | |
Mukthi | Sudharma | ||
Mattoral | Veni | ||
Padamudra | Lakshmi | ||
Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu | Snehalatha | ||
Simon Peter Ninakku Vendin | Alice Simon | ||
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu | Annie | ||
Abkari | Sridevi | ||
1 August | Valsala | ||
1921 | Thulasi | ||
Thanthram | Susanna | ||
1989 | Pandu Pandoru Deshathu | ||
Varnatheru | Asha | ||
Swagatham | Philomina Francis | ||
New Year | Rekha | ||
Akshrathettu | Sumathi | ||
Mazhavil Kavadi | Anandavalli | First State Award | |
Chakkikotha Chankaran | Roshney | ||
Adikkurippu | Geetha | ||
Mrigaya | Annamma | ||
1990 | Varthamanakalam | Arundhathi Menon | First State Award |
Noottonnu Raavukal | Sudha | ||
Nammude Naadu | Bindu | ||
Vyuham | Lakshmi | ||
Kuttettan | Rose Mary | ||
Marupuram | Retna | ||
Veena Meettiya Vilangukal | Geetha | ||
Thoovalsparsham | Maya | ||
Thalayanamanthram | Kanchana | Second State Award | |
Nanma Niranjavan Srinivasan | Chandrika | ||
Kouthuka Varthakal | Aswathy | ||
Lal Salam | Annamma | ||
Arhatha | Aswathy | ||
1991 | Vishnulokam | Kasthoori | |
Souhridham | Shiny | ||
Mukha Chithram | Savithrikutty/Lakshmikutty | Third State Award | |
Kakkathollayiram | Revathy | ||
Kadinjool Kalyanam | Hrudayakumari | ||
Chanchattam | Yamuna | ||
Bharatham | Devi | Third State Award | |
Kanalkkattu | Aasha | ||
Koodikazhcha | Alice | ||
Inspector Balram | Preethi Krishna Mathur | ||
Bhoomika | Radha | ||
1992 | Utsava Melam | Kanaka Prabha | Story |
Thiruthalvaadi | Lathika | ||
Soorya Gayathri | Rugmini | ||
Snehasagaram | Treesa | ||
Simhadhwani | Jayasree | ||
Sathyapathijna | Sreekutty | ||
Ponnaramthottathe Rajavu | Radhika | ||
My Dear Muthachan | Clara | ||
Malootty | Raji | ||
Ente Ponnu Thampuran | Kavitha | ||
Aparatha | Prabha | ||
Ardram | Mary | ||
Aham | Renjini | ||
Yodha | Damayanthi | ||
Kizhakkan Pathrose | Chala Mary | ||
1993 | Venkalam | Thankamani | |
Sthreedhanam | Vidhya | ||
Narayam | Gayathri | ||
Mithunam | Sulochana | ||
Koushalam | Maya Devi | ||
Kalippattam | Saroja | ||
Injakkadan Mathai & Sons | Sherley | ||
Ithu Manju Kaalam | Aswathy and Revathy | Dual role | |
Aayirappara | Parvathy | ||
Palayam | Jancy | ||
1994 | Sukham Sukhakaram | Susie | |
Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | Bhagyarekha/Sujatha | Writer & Producer | |
Kudumba Visesham | Geetha | ||
The City | Dr. Jyothy | ||
Bharya | Shailaja | ||
1995 | Thovalapookkal | Chempakam | |
Spadikam | Thulasi | ||
Simhavalan Menon | Geethanjali | ||
1996 | Kazhakam | Radha | |
1997 | Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam | Sree Devi | |
Janadhipathyam | Indira Menon | ||
1999 | Garshom | Noorja | Film Council Award |
Aayiram Meni | Alice | ||
Niram | Herself | Archive footage | |
2005 | Achuvinte Amma | K. P. Vanaja | National Award, Amritha TV Award & Film Council Award |
2006 | Madhuchandralekha | Chandramathi | Fifth State Award |
2007 | Ayur Rekha | Alice | Extended cameo |
2008 | Twenty:20 | Herself | Archive footage Uncredited cameo |
2009 | Bharya Swantham Suhruthu | Molly | |
2010 | Mummy & Me | Clara | |
Sakudumbam Shyamala | Minister Shyamala Vasudevan | ||
Best of Luck | Thamara | ||
2011 | Ponnu Kondoru Aalroopam | Molly | |
Kadhayile Nayika | Nandhini | ||
Maharaja Talkies | Vimala | ||
2012 | Lumiere Brothers | Herself | Archive footage |
Lakshmivilasam Renuka Makan Raghuraman | Renuka | ||
Manjadikuru | Sujatha | ||
2014 | My Dear Mummy | Katrina | |
2016 | Vismayam | Lakshmi | Partially reshot version of Manamantha |
2018 | Aravindante Athidhikal [15] | Girija | |
Ente Ummante Peru | Aisha | ||
2019 | Swarnamalsyangal | Herself | Archive footage |
2020 | Dhamaka | Annamma | |
Varane Avashyamund [16] | Dr. Sherly | Extended Cameo | |
2021 | Keshu Ee Veedinte Nadhan | Rathnamma | Released on Disney+ Hotstar |
2023 | Charles Enterprises | Gomati | [17] |
Jaladhara Pumpset Since 1962 | Mrinalini teacher | [18] | |
Rani: The Real Story | Sheela | ||
2024 | Iyer In Arabia | Jansi Rani | [19] |
Ullozhukku | Leelamma | [20] | |
Her | Santha | Released on ManoramaMAX [21] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1983 | Mundhanai Mudichu | Parimalam | |
Apoorva Sahodarigal | Rosy | ||
1984 | Dhavani Kanavugal | Film actress | |
Komberi Mookan | Priya | ||
Nerupukkul Eeram | Ganga | ||
Oh Maane Maane | Stella | ||
Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | Latha | ||
Anbe Odi Vaa | Seetha | ||
Ezhuthatha Sattangal | Meena | ||
Vai Pandal | Santhi | ||
Vengaiyin Mainthan | Yamuna | ||
Oorukku Upadesam | Janaki & Madhavi | ||
Shanthi Mugurtham | Santhi | ||
Neram Nalla Neram | Vadivu | ||
Vellai Pura Ondru | Padma | ||
Maaman Machaan | Shanthi | ||
Ninaivukal Maraivathillai | — | ||
1985 | Andha Oru Nimidam | Vasanthi | |
Aduthathu Albert | Radha | ||
Naam Iruvar | Ratha | ||
Oru Malarin Payanam | Kalyani | ||
Raja Yuvaraja | Meena | ||
Deivapiravi | Lalitha | ||
Panam Pathum Seyyum | Jayanthi | ||
1986 | Thodarum Uravu | Julie | |
Kaidhiyin Theerpu | Stella & Preethi | ||
Machakaran | — | ||
1987 | Paruva Ragam | Rohini | Guest appearance |
1988 | Patti Sollai Thattathe | Seetha | |
1989 | Idhu Unga Kudumbam | Janaki | |
Paasa Mazhai | Gomathi | ||
1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Tiruppurasundari | |
Pengal Veettin Kanngal | Raadha | ||
1991 | Mookuthi Poo Meley | Latha Ramakrishnan | |
1994 | Subramaniya Swamy | Amudha | |
Magalir Mattum | Janaki | State Award | |
Veera Padhakkam | Vishalakshi | ||
Vanaja Girija | Chellamma | ||
1995 | Naan Petha Magane | Uma Maheswari | |
Mayabazar | Sujatha (Suji) / Mayamma | ||
Ayudha Poojai | Vasantha | ||
Thaikulame Thaikulame | Janaki | ||
Pullakuttikaaran | Azhagu | Critics Award | |
1996 | Aruva Velu | Maruthayi | |
Irattai Roja | Uma | Filmfare Award | |
Vetri Vinayagar | Ponni | ||
1997 | Ettupatti Rasa | Palaniyamma | |
Mannava | Sinthamani | ||
Aravindhan | Gayathri | ||
Vasuki | Vasuki / Kodeeswari | ||
1999 | Suyamvaram | Arivolimangai | |
Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa | Padmini | ||
Viralukketha Veekkam | Gayatri | ||
Kummi Paattu | Kamakshi | ||
2001 | Sigamani Ramamani | Ramamani | |
2002 | Panchathantiram | Ammini | |
Game | Janaki | ||
Thamizh | Kalaiselvi | ||
2003 | Three Roses | Chandralekha | |
Thennavan | Pushpalatha | ||
Success | Radha | ||
Thaaye Bhuvaneswari | Parvathi | Partially reshot version of Vijayadasami | |
2005 | Anbe Aaruyire | Maami | |
2006 | Desiya Paravai | Malini | |
2007 | Malaikottai | Kamala | |
Kalakkura Chandru | Host | ||
2009 | Siva Manasula Sakthi | Kalyani | Edison Film Award |
Vaamanan | Divya's mother | ||
Peranmai | Victoria | ||
2010 | Manmadan Ambu | Mallika | |
2011 | Doo | Vasanth's mother | |
Venghai | Thangam | ||
Vedi | Dr. Radha Jeyachandran | ||
2013 | Vanakkam Chennai | Chandra | |
2014 | Un Samayal Arayil | Chechi | |
Vizhi Moodi Yosithaal | KG's mother | ||
Pechiyakka Marumagan | Pechiyakka | Unreleased | |
2015 | Tamizhuku En Ondrai Azhuthavum | Vasanth's mother | |
Uthama Villain | Varalakshmi | ||
Savaale Samaali | Urvashi | ||
Inji Iduppazhagi | Rajeswari | ||
India Pakistan | Kathik's mother | ||
2016 | Adida Melam | Annapoorniyamma | |
Unnodu Ka | Rajalatchumi | ||
Pencil | Rajeshwari | ||
Vaaimai | Narayani | ||
Meen Kuzhambum Mann Paanaiyum | Pavithra's mother | ||
Bayam Oru Payanam | Abhinaya's mother | ||
Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru | Gomathi Gopalakrishnan | ||
2017 | Shivalinga | Arasuvai Annalakshmi | |
Magalir Mattum | Gomatha | ||
Palli Paruvathile | Kalai's mother | ||
2018 | Koothan | Kalairasi | |
2019 | Dhilluku Dhuddu 2 | Chakra Mahadevi | |
Pottu | Mohana | ||
2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Lakshmi Krishnan | Released on Amazon Prime Segment: Ilamai Idho Idho |
Soorarai Pottru | Pechi | Released on Amazon Prime | |
Mookuthi Amman | Paalthangam [22] | Released on Disney+ Hotstar | |
Thiruvalar Panjangam | Interviewer | ||
2021 | Murungakkai Chips | Shanthi's aunt | |
2022 | Idiot | Parimalam | |
Veetla Vishesham | Krishnaveni | ||
2023 | Ghosty | Aadhi | [23] |
Yosi | Doctor Sathya | [24] | |
Yaanai Mugathaan | Malliga | [25] | |
Kasethan Kadavulada | Sharadha | [26] [27] | |
Appatha | Kannamma | Urvashi's 700th film [28] | |
2024 | J Baby | J Baby | [29] |
Andhagan | Sarasu | [30] | |
Emakku Thozhil Romance | Bakkiyam | [31] | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1980 | Nyaya Neethi Dharma | ||
Akhanda Brahmacharigalu | |||
1982 | Shankar Sundar | ||
1984 | Shravana Banthu | Urvashi/Mary/Saraswathi | |
1985 | Naanu Nanna Hendthi | Urvashi | |
Shabash Vikram | Gayatri | ||
1986 | Sathya Jyothi | Sujatha | |
Ee Jeeva Ninagagi | Rohini | ||
1987 | Anthima Ghatta | Sunitha | |
Premaloka | Rohini | ||
1988 | New Delhi | Uma | |
31 December | Radha | ||
1996 | Jeevanadhi | Dr.Priyadarshini | |
1999 | Habba | Ambi's wife | |
2000 | Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | Suguna | |
2001 | Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu | Alamelu | |
2003 | Katthegalu Saar Katthegalu | Urmila | |
Vijaya Dashami | Parvathy | ||
2005 | Rama Shama Bhama | Bhamamani | |
2008 | Nee Tata Naa Birla | Cook Draupathi | |
Arjun | Vishalakshi Jayasimha | ||
2009 | Iniya | Kamala | |
Raaj the Showman | Herself | Special appearance | |
2010 | Preethi Hangama | Police Inspector | |
2012 | Golmal Gayathri | Gayathri | |
2014 | Brahma | — | |
Oggarane | Beautician | ||
2015 | Ram-Leela | Baby | |
2016 | Shivalinga | Anusooya | |
Jaggu Dada | Jaggu Dada's mother | [32] | |
2018 | Sur Sur Batti | Baddi Gowramma | |
TBA | Rowdy Fellow | [ citation needed ] | |
TBA | Aba Jaba Daba | [ citation needed ] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1984 | Rustum | Padma | |
Ammayiloo! Preminchandi! | Film actress | Partially reshot version of Dhavani Kanavugal | |
Udhdhandudu | — | ||
1985 | Kala Rudrudu | — | |
Bhale Thammudu | Latha | ||
1986 | Jeevana Poratam | Mallika | |
Vetagallu [33] | Radha | ||
1988 | Anthima Theerpu | Uma | |
1989 | Chettu Kinda Pleader | Sujatha | |
1998 | Padutha Theeyaga | Durga | [34] |
2000 | Vijayaramaraju | Rani/Sirisha | |
2002 | Sandade Sandadi | Lakshmi | |
Allari Ramudu | Collector | ||
2004 | Intlo Srimathi Veedhilo Kumari | Anjali Murthy | |
Swarabhishekam | Rukminiamma | ||
2005 | Chakram | Lakshmi | |
2010 | Maro Charitra | Durga | |
2014 | Ulavacharu Biryani | Beautician | |
2015 | Jil | Jai's aunt | |
Size Zero | Rajeswari | ||
2016 | Express Raja | Vasanthakokila (Uthaman's mother) | |
Sardaar Gabbar Singh | Madhumati | ||
Manamantha | Lakshmi | ||
2019 | Oh! Baby | Sulochana | |
Raju Gari Gadhi 3 | Rajamatha | ||
2022 | Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu | Padmamma | |
2023 | Anni Manchi Sakunamule | Jagadamba |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
1988 | New Delhi | Uma | |
1992 | Azma Ghar Dhekho | — |
Year | Title | Role | Voice to | Language |
---|---|---|---|---|
2002 | Nandanam | Janaki | Kalarenjini | Malayalam |
2010 | Drohi | Shruthi | Poonam Bajwa | Tamil |
2018 | Itly | Lilly | Kalpana |
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
1992 | Utsavamelam | Story Writer | Malayalam | |
1994 | Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | |||
Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu | Producer | |||
Paatta Bhasthi | Story Writer | Telugu | ||
1995 | Mayabazaar 1995 | Singer | Tamil | Song-"Oru Oorile" |
2017 | Magalir Mattum | Song-"Carratu Pottazhaga" |
Year | Program | Channel | Role | Language | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Asianet Channel | Asianet | Promo anchor | Malayalam | Ad | |
Veetukku Veetukku Looty | Jaya TV | Maya | Tamil | Serial | |
1999 | Panchami | Sun TV | Nirmala Joshi | Horror Serial | |
2000 | Dr. Vidya | DD Podhigai | Actress | Serial | |
2001–2002 | Atthamma | Gemini TV | Annapoorani | Telugu | |
2002 | Take It Easy Urvashi | Raj TV | Anchor | Tamil | |
2003 | Bhagyalakshmi | Kairali TV | Malayalam | ||
2006–2007 | Swarnamazha | Surya TV | |||
2007 | Super Star Global | Amrita TV | Judge | ||
2007 | Thanga Vettai | Sun TV | Anchor | Tamil | Replaced Ramya Krishnan |
2008–2011 | Rani Maharani | Surya TV | Malayalam | season 1–4 | |
2010 | Mammootty The Best Actor Award | Asianet | Judge | ||
2010 | Munch Star singer Junior | ||||
2011 | Bhima Jewels Comedy Festival | Mazhavil Manorama | |||
2011 | Thiru Thirumathi | Jaya TV | Anchor | Tamil | |
2012 | Mummy & Me | Surya TV | Malayalam | ||
2012–2013 | Comedy Festival 2 | Mazhavil Manorama | Judge | ||
2013, 2019 | Comedy Stars | Asianet | |||
2013 | Champions | Surya TV | Celebrity Judge | ||
2013–2014 | Crazy Couple | Zee Kannada | Anchor | Kannada | |
2014 | Star Challenge | Surya TV | Participant | Malayalam | |
2014 | Back to School | Star Vijay | Tamil | ||
2015–2017 | Jeevitham Sakshi | Kairali TV | Anchor | Malayalam | Replaced Sheela |
2015–2016 | Bhairavi Aavigalukku Priyamanaval | Sun TV | Komalla | Tamil | Serial |
2016, 2018 | Comedy Utsavam | Flowers TV | Judge | Malayalam | |
2017 | Komady Circus | Mazhavil Manorama | |||
Laughing Villa Season 2 | Surya TV | ||||
Vamsam | Sun TV | Sundari | Tamil | Serial | |
2018 | Flowers Top Singer | Flowers TV | Celebrity Judge | Malayalam | |
Urvasi Theatres | Asianet | Herself/Mentor | |||
Thakarppan Comedy | Mazhavil Manorama | Judge | |||
2019 | Thirumanam | Colors Tamil | Marriage counselor | Tamil | Serial (Special appearance) |
2020–2021 | Comedy Stars Season 2 | Asianet | Judge | Malayalam | |
2022 | Oru Chiri Iruchiri Bumper Chiri | Mazhavil Manorama | |||
2023 | Entamma Super aa | Grand finale jury |
Year | Program | Channel | Role | Language | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Alli Darbar | Kavithalaya | Herself | Tamil | ||
Nere Chovve | Manorama News | Malayalam | |||
Ennile Njan | ACV | ||||
Samagamam | Amrita TV | ||||
2013 | Jeevitham Ithuvare | Jaihind | |||
2017 | Lal Salam | Amrita TV | |||
2017 | JB Junction | Kairali TV | |||
2015, 2017 | Comedy Super Nite | Flowers TV | |||
2017 | Badai Bungalow | Asianet | |||
2018 | Onnum Onnum Moonu | Mazhavil Manorama | |||
Tharapakittu | Kaumudy TV | ||||
Morning Show | Media One | ||||
I Personally | Kappa TV | ||||
Aravindante Athithi Urvashi | Kairali We | ||||
2019 | Colors Comedy Nights | colors tamil | Tamil | ||
Nalla Best Family | Flowers TV | Malayalam | |||
2020 | Bigg Boss (Tamil season 4) | Star Vijay | Guest | Tamil | Special wish video for Rekha in the opening episode |
2024 | Bigg Boss (Malayalam TV series) season 6 | Asianet | Guest | Malayalam | Movie promotion [35] |
Cast: Kajal Aggarwal, Urvashi, KS Ravikumar, Sathyan, Yogi Babu, Jegan, Redin Kingsley