Rudra, also credited as Ashwini, is an Indian actress who has appeared in

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, and

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films and serials. She made her acting debut with the 1991 Tamil film ''

Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu ''Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Bharathiraja. This film marked the debut for supporting artist. Napoleon as well as leading actress, Sukanya. It was released on 15 March 1991. Plot This mov ...

''. She has acted only in few films, but her roles in '' Kauravar'' (1992), ''

Manichitrathazhu ''Manichitrathazhu'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language epic psychological horror film directed by Fazil, written by Madhu Muttam, and produced by Swargachitra Appachan. The film stars Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi and Shobana with Nedumudi Venu ...

'' (1993), ''

Kizhakku Cheemayile ''Kizhakku Cheemayile'' () is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Bharathiraja. It stars Vijayakumar, Raadhika and Napoleon, while Vignesh, Pandiyan, and Vadivelu play supporting roles. The film involves a touching sentimen ...

'' (1993) ''

Dhruvam ''Dhruvam'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Joshiy, where story and dialogue are by S. N. Swamy and A. K. Sajan and screenplay by S. N. Swamy. It stars Mammootty, Jayaram, Suresh Gopi, Vikram, G ...

'' (1993), ''

Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottaandu ''Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Viji Thampi and written by Sasidharan Arattuvazhi from a story by Urvashi (actress), Urvashi, who also produced the film. Starring Urvashi, M ...

'' (1994) and ''

Kudumbakodathi ''Kudumbakodathi'' () is a 1996 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film, directed by Viji Thampy and produced by V. S. Suresh. The film stars Innocent, Dileep, Ashokan and Kalpana in the lead roles. The film has musical score by S. P. Venkate ...

'' (1996) are well noted.

Early life

When Ashwini was in final year of school, she did a couple of modeling assignments along with her classmates, for a Malayalam magazine. Director

Bharathiraja Bharathiraja (born 17 July 1941) is an Indian film director and actor who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. Making his debut in 1977 with ''16 Vayathinile'', he is known for realistic and sensitive portrayals of rural life in his films. ...

saw the magazine and offered her the role in ''

''. Now she lives in Singapore acting in Singapore serials.

Career

Rudra made her debut in the Tamil film ''

'', directed by

. She had done about 16 films in Malayalam.

Filmography

TV serials

;Tamil ; Malayalam ; Telugu

References

External links

*
Rudra at MSI
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