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Shanthi Williams is an Indian film and television actress who has played supporting roles in various
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movies and serials.


Career

Williams came into the industry as a child artist at the age of 12. Williams started her acting in 1970 with the film, ''
Vietnam Veedu ''Vietnam Veedu'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by P. Madhavan and written by Sundaram. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini, with Nagesh, K. A. Thangavelu, Srikanth, M. Bhanumathi and Rama Prabha in supporti ...
''. She started doing television serials from 1999, playing second lead and supporting roles. She is best known for her role as the traditional mother in the serial
Metti Oli Metti Oli () was an Indian Tamil-language soap opera that aired on weekdays on Sun TV for 811 episodes. The show starred Delhi Kumar, Kaveri, Gayathri, Vanaja, Uma Maheshwari, Revathi Priya, Chetan, Bose Venkat, Raj Kanth , Thirumurugan, S ...
. She was awarded the Best Actress in a negative role by director K. Balachander for her performance in
Thendral ''Thendral'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language soap opera that aired Monday through Friday on Sun TV. It was broadcast from 7 December 2009 to 17 January 2015 for 1,340 episodes. The show stars Shruthi Raj and Deepak Dinkar and revolves ar ...
where she played Tamizharasu's mother. She has acted in many Tamil and Malayalam films as well as serials.


Personal life

Shanthi Williams was born at
Coimbatore Coimbatore (Tamil: kōyamputtūr, ), also known as Kovai (), is one of the major Metropolitan cities of India, metropolitan cities in the States and union territories of India, Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the banks of the Noyy ...
,
Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu (; , TN) is the southernmost States and union territories of India, state of India. The List of states and union territories of India by area, tenth largest Indian state by area and the List of states and union territories of Indi ...
to Malayali parents. She married a Malayali cameraman J. Williams in 1979. They have 4 children.


Filmography


Tamil

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Vietnam Veedu ''Vietnam Veedu'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by P. Madhavan and written by Sundaram. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini, with Nagesh, K. A. Thangavelu, Srikanth, M. Bhanumathi and Rama Prabha in supporti ...
(1970 (Uncredited) * Madhana Maaligai (1976) *
Uyarndhavargal ''Uyarnthavargal'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film directed by T. N. Balu, starring Kamal Haasan and Sujatha. The film deals with a deaf-mute couple and their struggle in society. It is a remake of the 1972 Hindi film ''Koshish'', whic ...
(1977) *
General Chakravarthi ''General Chakravarthi'' is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by D. Yoganand and produced by Chinna Annamalai. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. It was released on 16 June 1978, and emerged a success. Plot Chakravart ...
(1978) *
Manthoppu Kiliye ''Manthoppu Kiliye'' () is 1979 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by M. A. Kaja. It stars Sudhakar and Deepa, with Major Sundarrajan, Gandhimathi and Suruli Rajan in supporting roles. The film was released on 20 October 1979. Suruli Rajan p ...
(1979) - Lakshmi * Panam Penn Pasam (1980) *
Moodu Pani ''Moodu Pani'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film written, directed and filmed by Balu Mahendra. Starring his then wife Shoba and Pratap, with N. Viswanathan, Gandhimathi, Mohan and Bhanu Chander in supporting ...
(1980) - Chandru's mother (Uncredited) *
Nenjathai Killathe ''Nenjathai Killathe'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Mahendran. The film stars Suhasini, Sarath Babu, Pratap and Mohan. It focuses on a girl who is torn between the man she loved, and the ma ...
(1980) - Viji's sister-in-law Mala *
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(1993) *
Karuppu Nila ''Karuppu Nila'' () is a 1995 Tamil-language action film directed R. Aravindraj and produced by A. S. Ibrahim Rowther. The film stars Vijayakanth, Ranjitha and Khushbu, with M. N. Nambiar, Kazan Khan, R. Sundarrajan, Major Sundarrajan, S. S. ...
(1995) * Kizhakku Mugam (1996) *
Aahaa Enna Porutham ''Aahaa Enna Porutham'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by C. Ranganathan. The film stars Ramki, Goundamani and Sanghavi. It was released on 19 September 1997. Plot Kunju Gounder is a respected village chief, who see ...
(1997) - Mangalam *
Kaadhale Nimmadhi ''Kaadhale Nimmadhi'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Indhran. The film stars Murali (Tamil actor), Murali, Suriya (actor), Suriya, Jividha Sharma, Jeevitha Sharma (credited as Kavitha) and San ...
(1998) *
Sollamale ''Sollamale'' ( ) is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Sasi in his directorial debut. The film stars Livingston and Kausalya while Karan, Vivek, Anand, and Prakash Raj play supporting roles. It was rele ...
(1998) *
Suyamvaram ''Suyamvaram'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film produced and co-written by Giridharilal Nagpal. The film is notable for its unique production process, in which 14 directors, 19 cinematographers, and over 30 prominent actors ...
(1999) - Pallavan's Mother *
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(1999) - Kannan's mother * Unakkaga Mattum (2000) - Mangalam *
Vaanavil ''Vaanavil'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film produced and directed by Manoj Kumar (Tamil director), Manoj Kumar. The film stars Arjun Sarja, Arjun, Abhirami Gopikumar, Abhirami (in her Tamil debut) and Prakash Raj. It was ...
(2000) - Priya's mother *
Snegithiye ''Snegithiye'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language mystery film, mystery thriller film directed by Priyadarshan. The film notably features only female characters, played by Tabu (actress), Tabu, Jyothika, Sharbani Mukherjee and Is ...
(2000) - College Principal *
Pennin Manathai Thottu ''Pennin Manathai Thottu'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by S. Ezhil. The film stars Prabhu Deva and Jaya Seal, with R. Sarathkumar in an extended guest appearance. Produced by Kaja Mydeen, the fil ...
(2000)- Mythili *
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(2001)- Padmini's father's friend's wife *
Dumm Dumm Dumm ''Dumm Dumm Dumm'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Azhagam Perumal and produced by director Mani Ratnam under his home studio, Madras Talkies. It stars R. Madhavan and Jyothika, with Vivek, Ma ...
(2001) *
Vaanchinathan ''Vaanchinathan'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language crime action film directed by Shaji Kailas in his Tamil debut. The script was written by Liaquat Ali Khan. It stars Vijayakanth in the main lead role with Sakshi Shivanand and Ramya Krishnan in ...
(2001) *
Aandan Adimai ''Aandan Adimai'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by Manivannan, starring Sathyaraj, Suvaluxmi and Divyaa Unni. It was released on 14 November 2001. Cast Production In the late 1990s, Manivannan attempted to make a ...
(2001) * Lovely (2001) - Nivetha's Mother *
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(2001) - Vaanathi's mother *
Poovellam Un Vasam ''Poovellam Un Vaasam'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by S. Ezhil and produced by V. Ravichandran. It stars Ajith Kumar and Jyothika as childhood friends, alongside an ensemble supporting cast of Nagesh, Si ...
(2001) * Alli Thanda Vaanam (2001) - Kannamma *
12B ''12B'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy drama film written, cinematographed and directed by Jeeva, with dialogues by Sujatha; it is his directorial debut. The film stars Shaam in his debut with Simran and Jyothika in lead rol ...
(2001) as Shakthi's Mother * Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001) - Indhu's Mother *
Roja Kootam ''Roja Kootam'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Sasi. The film stars Srikanth and Bhumika in lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Bharadwaj. This was Srikanth's debut movie and catapulted h ...
(2002) - Akash's Mother * Kaiyodu Kai (2003) - Raja's mother *
Parthiban Kanavu '' Parthiban Kanavu '' (, , lit. Parthiban's dream) is a Tamil language, Tamil novel written by Kalki Krishnamurthy. Details The story is a sequel to Sivagamiyin Sapatham and a curtain-raiser to Ponniyin Selvan. In 2004, Nirupama Raghavan p ...
(2003) - Parthiban's mother *
Thirumalai ''Thirumalai'' is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film written and directed by Ramana and produced by Kavithalayaa Productions. The film stars Vijay and Jyothika, alongside Manoj K. Jayan, Avinash Yelandur, Vivek, Raghuvaran ...
(2003) - Anju Mahendran's mother *
Nadhi Karaiyinile ''Nadhi Karaiyinile'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by Ponvannan. Based on the Kannada novel ''Chandragiriya Theeradalli'' by Sara Aboobacker, The film, which had an initial release at international film f ...
(2003) *
Punnagai Poove ''Punnagai Poove'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Sabapathy Dekshinamurthy and written by R. N. R. Manohar, starring Nandha, newcomer Rekha Vedavyas and Kaveri. Vadivelu, Senthil and M. S. Viswanathan appear ...
(2003) *
Aaytha Ezhuthu ''Aayutha Ezhuthu'' () is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language political action film directed by Mani Ratnam. The film, loosely based on the life of George Reddy, a scholar from Osmania University of Hyderabad, stars Suriya, R. Madhavan, Siddharth, ...
(2004) - Selvanayagam's wife *
Maanasthan ''Maanasthan'' is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by K. Bharathi. The film stars Sarathkumar and Sakshi Shivanand. Abbas, Vijayakumar and Sujatha play supporting roles. It was released on 11 June 2004. Plot A rich ...
(2004) *
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(2004) *
Anniyan ''Anniyan'' ( ) is a 2005 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language psychological fiction, psychological action thriller film directed by S. Shankar and produced by V. Ravichandran (film producer), V. Ravichandran. The film stars Vikram (actor), V ...
(2005) - Susheela * Aadum Koothu (2005) - *
Pasa Kiligal ''Pasakiligal'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language drama film. It stars Prabhu, Murali, Navya Nair, and Vineeth, while Roja, Vadivelu, Nassar, Kalabhavan Mani, Malavika, and Manorama play supporting roles. The film was fully written by Dravid ...
(2006) - * Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan (2007) - *
Ammuvagiya Naan ''Ammuvagiya Naan'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Padmamagan, starring R. Parthiban and Bharathi. The music was compose by Sabesh–Murali. The film released in September 2007 and became a hit. Plot The film revo ...
(2007) - Gowrishankar's Mother *
Cheena Thaana 001 ''Cheena Thaana 001'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by T. P. Gajendran. The film stars Prasanna and Sheela, while Vadivelu, Manivannan, Riyaz Khan, Delhi Ganesh, and Kazan Khan play supporting roles. It is a remake ...
(2007) - Governor's wife * Odum Meghangale (2008) * Kannukulle (2009) - Gnanaprakasam's wife *
Aachariyangal ''Aachariyangal'' () is a 2012 Tamil-language fantasy thriller film written, produced and directed by debutant director Harshavardhan, starring Thaman Kumar, Aishwarya Rajesh, Reethu Mangal and Mahanadi Shankar. The film released on 24 August 2 ...
(2012) - Vaani * Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal (2013) - Gunasekhar's Mother *
Jannal Oram ''Jannal Oram'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Karu Palaniappan. A remake of the 2012 Malayalam film ''Ordinary'', it stars R. Parthiban, Vimal, Vidharth, Ramana, Poorna and Manisha Yadav. The music was composed by Vidyas ...
(2013) - Justin's mother * Amma Ammamma (2014) *
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(2015) - Rani's mother * Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu (2019) * Ainthu Unarvugal (2021) * '' Rudhran'' (2023)


Malayalam

* Nirthashala (1972) * Masappadi Mathupilla (1973) * Nellu (1974) * Mucheettukalikkaarante Makal (1975) * Akkaldama (1975) * Muthu (1976) * Romeo (1976) * Chakravarthini (1977) * Manju Moodalmanju (1980) * Mr. Michael (1980) * Mahan (1992) * Gentle Man Security (1994) *
Palunku ''Palunku'' () is a 2006 Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Blessy. It stars Mammootty in the lead role with Nazriya Nazim making her on-screen debut through this film- along with Lakshmi Sharma, Baby Nivedita, Kottayam ...
(2006) - Mother Superior *
Yes Your Honour ''Yes Your Honour'' is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language courtroom thriller film directed by V. M. Vinu. The film stars Sreenivasan in the lead role. The film had musical score by Deepak Dev. Plot Advocate Ravishankar is an idealist who is pr ...
(2006)- Ravishankar's mother * Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam (2006)- Sophia's mother * Amirtham (2006) * Raakilipattu (2007)- College principal *
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(2013) - Poonkodi's Stepmother


Television

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Senthoora Poove ''Senthoora Poove'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film, directed by P. R. Devaraj, starring Nirosha, Vijayakanth, and Ramki, while Chandrasekhar, Sripriya, C. L. Anandan, Vijaya Lalitha, Anandaraj, Senthil, and Charle pl ...
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Star Vijay Star Vijay is an Indian Tamil language general entertainment pay television channel owned by JioStar, a joint venture between Viacom18 and Disney India. The channel telecasts programmes such as serials, reality shows & Tamil films. History T ...
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Magarasi Magarasi (Translate: woman of elegance/graceful daughter-in-law) is a 2019-2023 Indian-Tamil language, Tamil language television soap opera that premiered on 21 October 2019 on Sun TV (India), Sun TV and ended on 1 July 2023. It is available fo ...
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Meera Meera, better known as Mirabai, and venerated as Sant Meerabai, was a 16th-century Hindu mystic poet and devotee of Krishna. She is a celebrated Bhakti saint, particularly in the North Indian Hindu tradition. She is mentioned in '' Bhaktama ...
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Zee Tamil Zee Tamil is an Indian Tamil language pay television general entertainment channel owned by Zee Entertainment Enterprises. The channel started broadcasting on 2008 and is available internationally. The channel broadcasts from Guindy, Chennai, ...
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Kaliveedu ''Kaliveedu'' is a 1996 Malayalam family drama film directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Jayaram, Manju Warrier, Jagadish, Sunitha, and Vani Viswanath Vani Viswanath is an Indian actress who predominantly appeared in Malayalam and Telugu fil ...
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Surya TV Surya TV is an Indian Malayalam language Indian general entertainment pay television channel owned by Sun TV Network. which is headquartered at Kochi. Surya TV HD became the third Malayalam language high-definition channel. Current broadcas ...
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Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of ...
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Pudhu Vasantham ''Pudhu Vasantham'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language musical drama film, written and directed by Vikraman. The film stars Murali, Anand Babu, Raja, Charle and Sithara. It revolves around a woman who, due to circumstances, ends up cohabitatin ...
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Tamil Tamil may refer to: People, culture and language * Tamils, an ethno-linguistic group native to India, Sri Lanka, and some other parts of Asia **Sri Lankan Tamils, Tamil people native to Sri Lanka ** Myanmar or Burmese Tamils, Tamil people of Ind ...
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Star Vijay Star Vijay is an Indian Tamil language general entertainment pay television channel owned by JioStar, a joint venture between Viacom18 and Disney India. The channel telecasts programmes such as serials, reality shows & Tamil films. History T ...
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Tamil Tamil may refer to: People, culture and language * Tamils, an ethno-linguistic group native to India, Sri Lanka, and some other parts of Asia **Sri Lankan Tamils, Tamil people native to Sri Lanka ** Myanmar or Burmese Tamils, Tamil people of Ind ...
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