Biography
Sheela better known by her stage name Saranya is an Indian film actress who has predominantly appeared in Tamil language films. Saranya made her debut in a lead role in Mani Ratnam's Nayagan and went on to play lead roles in a few films during the late 1980s. Following an eight-year sabbatical, she returned to feature films as a character artiste, essaying supporting roles, particularly playing mother characters to lead artists. For her performances in films including Raam (2005), Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005), Em Magan (2006) and Kalavani (2010), she has received notable critical praise and several accolades, including three Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress, while her performance in Thenmerku Paruvakaatru fetched her the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2011.Saranya is the daughter of Malayalam film director A. B. Raj. She is married to a fellow actor, Ponvannan.
Filmography
all 116
Movies 116
Brother (2024)
Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan (2024)
Kushi (2023)
Aruva Sanda (2022)
Chup (2022)
MGR Magan (2021)
Maha Samudram (2021)
Bhoomi (2021)
Nani's Gang Leader (2019)
Kalavani 2 (2019)
Oru Kuprasidha Payyan (2018)
Kolamavu Kokila (2018)
Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna (2018)
Junga (2018)
The Villain (2018)
Mannar Vagaiyara (2018)
Magalir Mattum (2017)
Katha Nayagan (2017)
Achamindri (2016)
Kodi (2016)
Remo (2016)
Brahmotsavam (2016)
24 (2016)
Bangalore Naatkal (2016)
Pappali (2014)
Manam (2014)
Ennamo Nadakkudhu (2014)
Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014)
Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal (2014)
All in All Azhagu Raja (2013)
Kutti Puli (2013)
Vatthikuchi (2013)
Thaandavam (2012)
Chaarulatha (2012)
Oru Kal Oru Kannadi (2012)
Maharaja (2011)
Sadhurangam (2011)
Vaanam (2011)
Muthukku Muthaaga (2011)
Komaram Puli (2010)
Kalavani (2010)
Vedam (2010)
Bayam Ariyan (2010)
Thambikku Indha Ooru (2010)
Yavarum Nalam (2009)
Colors (2009)
Dindigul Sarathy (2008)
Thenavattu (2008)
Paandi (2008)
Kuruvi (2008)
Vel (2007)
Kireedam (2007)
Pirappu (2007)
Thirumagan (2007)
Adaikalam (2006)
Rakhi (2006)
Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam (2006)
Em Magan (2006)
Sivakasi (2005)
Raam (2005)
Adhu (2004)
Arul (2004)
Chatrapathy (2004)
Alai (2003)
Pasumpon (1995)
Karuththamma (1994)
Seevalaperi Pandi (1994)
Dasarathan (1993)
Ente Sreekuttikku (1993)
Kottai Vaasal (1992)
Anjali (1990)
Artham (1989)
Nayakan (1987)
Kallapart
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1970-04-26 (54 years old)
Birth PlaceAlappuzha, India
SpousePonvannan
CitizenshipsIndia
ResidencesChennai, India
Also Known AsSheela
AwardsFilmfare Awards South, National Film Award for Best Actress
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