Sumalatha Ambareesh (born 27 August 1963) is an Indian actress and politician. She has acted in over 220 films across multiple languages, primarily in

Telugu Telugu may refer to: * Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of South India ** Telugu literature, is the body of works written in the Telugu language. * Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India * Telugu script, used to write the Tel ...

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, and

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, with a few appearances in

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and

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cinema. She received the

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for

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for her role in ''

Sruthilayalu ''Sruthilayalu'' (Telugu : శ్రుతిలయలు) is a 1987 Telugu-language musical drama film, directed by K. Viswanath. The film stars Rajasekhar and Sumalatha with soundtrack composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It was released on 30 Apri ...

'' (1987). Sumalatha is the widow of Kannada actor-politician

Ambareesh Malavalli Huchchegowda Amarnath (29 May 1952 – 24 November 2018), known by his screen name Ambareesh, was an Indian actor, media personality, politician from the state of Karnataka. Alongside Rajkumar and Vishnuvardhan, he is counted ...

, with whom she has a son,

Abhishek Ambareesh Abhishek Ambareesh (born 3 October 1992) is an Indian actor who has worked predominantly in Kannada language films. The son of actors-politicians Ambareesh and Sumalatha, Abhishek made his debut as a lead actor in the romantic action film, '' A ...

. In March 2019, she announced her candidacy for the

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Lok Sabha seat in

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. Contesting as an independent, she won the election, defeating

Nikhil Kumaraswamy Nikhil Kumaraswamy (born 22 January 1988) is an Indian actor and politician known for his work in Kannada films. He made his acting debut with the Kannada-Telugu bilingual film ''Jaguar'' (2016). Personal life Nikhil Kumarswamy is the son of ...

by a margin of over 1.25

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votes.

Career

Sumalatha did her schooling at St. Joseph's Convent School, Brodipet,

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. She began acting at age 15, after winning an Andhra Pradesh

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in 1979. After her pictures began circulating in the magazines, film producer D. Ramanaidu expressed interest in casting her in his film and offered her a signing amount of 1,001 in 1979. However, she made her film debut in

with '' Thisai Maariya Paravaigal'' (1979). She was named the Best New Face following the film. She entered the Telugu film industry with ''Samajaniki Saval'' (1979). She made her Kannada debut with ''Ravichandra'' (1980) opposite

Dr. Rajkumar Singanalluru Puttaswamaiah Muthuraj (24 April 1929 – 12 April 2006), better known by his stage name Dr. Rajkumar, was an Indian actor and singer who worked in Kannada cinema. Regarded as one of the greatest and versatile actors in the his ...

her Malayalam debut with ''Moorkhan'' (1980). She was

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's heroine along with

Rati Agnihotri Rati Agnihotri (born 10 December 1960) is an Indian actress, known for acting in Hindi, as well as in Telugu and Tamil language films. Her roles in the cult-tragedy film '' Ek Duuje Ke Liye'' (1981) and the drama film '' Tawaif'' (1985) earne ...

in films like '' Murattu Kaalai'' and '' Kazhugu''. She was the heroine of legendary Malayalam actor

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's last film ''

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'' (1981). Sumalatha reportedly speaks six languages, and has acted in five appearing in many

films and a few in

and

. Her most memorable Malayalam films include ''

Thazhvaram ''Thazhvaram'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language epic western film directed by Bharathan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. It stars Mohanlal, Salim Ghouse, Sumalatha, Anju, and Sankaradi. It tells the story of Balan (Mohanlal) who's on t ...

'', ''

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'', ''

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'', ''

Dhinarathrangal ''Dhinarathrangal'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language film written by Dennis Joseph, directed by Joshi and produced by S. V. Krishna Reddy and starring Mammootty, Sumalatha and Mukesh. The score and soundtrack were composed by Shyam. The f ...

'', ''

Thoovanathumbikal ''Thoovanathumbikal'' () or, Dragonflies in the Gentle Rain, is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by P. Padmarajan, based partly on his own novel ''Udakappola''. It revolves around Jayakrishnan (Mohanlal) ...

'', '' Parampara'' and ''

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''. Her popular Kannada movies include '' Aahuti'', ''Avatara Purusha'', ''

,'' ''Taayi Kanasu'', ''Karna'', ''Hong Kongnalli Agent Amar,'' ''Taayiya Hone'' and ''Kallarali Hoovagii.'' She received the best actress Nandi Award for her role in ''

Shrutilayalu ''Sruthilayalu'' (Telugu : శ్రుతిలయలు) is a 1987 Telugu-language musical drama film, directed by K. Viswanath. The film stars Rajasekhar and Sumalatha with soundtrack composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It was released on 30 Apr ...

'' in 1987. She is a close friend of actress

Suhasini Maniratnam Suhasini Maniratnam (; born 15 August 1961) is an Indian actress who works in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films. Early life Suhasini's paternal cousins Anu Hasan, Shruti Haasan and Akshara Haasan have also since become acto ...

. The friendship between the two provided the material for a candid scene in the film, when director Kodandarami Reddy noticed Suhasini combing Sumalatha's long hair on a train journey to the film set. Reddy had asked his cameraman, Ashok Reddy, to film the two and added the scene to the movie's final cut.

Personal life

Sumalatha married

actor and politician

on 8 December 1991 and their son Abhishek Gowda was born in the year 1993. She starred alongside Ambareesh in movies like '' Aahuti'', '' Avatara Purusha'', ''

Kallarali Hoovagi ''Kallarali Hoovagi'' () is a 2006 Indian Kannada historical drama romance film directed by T. S. Nagabharana, based on a novel of the same name written by B. L. Venu. Set in 1772, during the reign of Madakari Nayaka, the last ruler of Chitrad ...

'', ''

'' and ''

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'' went on to win a

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. In an interview with

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, the couple revealed that they first met each other on the sets of the movie '' Aahuti''. In the course of the interview, Sumalatha expressed that Ambareesh was extroverted and gregarious in nature where as she leaned more towards an

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and conscientious personality on the sets. She shared memories of Ambareesh giving her friendly advice to mingle with other co-stars on set by involving herself in group activities; else it could lead to misunderstandings. She revealed that it was Ambareesh's bold, and carefree personality that made him memorable and attractive to her. On 24 November 2018 Ambareesh died due to a cardiac arrest. Sumalatha shared an emotional letter addressed to late Ambareesh on 8 December 2018, their 27th wedding anniversary. On 6 July 2020, it was reported that Sumalatha tested positive for

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and had placed herself in home quarantine.

Political life

In March 2019, Sumalatha announced that she would be contesting as an independent candidate in the 2019 Indian general election in Karnataka (

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) from

. She was backed by big stars from the

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, Yash,

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decided not to field a candidate in

in efforts to support her. Some of the Congress Party workers supported her indirectly due to the history of traditional rivalry between JDS - Congress rivalry in

which was a tricky situation for congress. She won, defeating Nikhil with a margin of 128,876 votes. She is the first Independent woman Member of parliament from

. Sumalatha joined BJP ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha Elections on 05 April 2024 in the presence of Former Chief Ministers B S Yediyurappa &

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, State President B Y Vijayendra, Leader of Opposition in the state Assembly R Ashoka, national General Secretary in-charge of elections in Karnataka Radha Mohan Das Agarwal.

Awards

* Devar's Best New Face Award: ''Thisai Maariya Paravaigal'' (1979) (Tamil) * Special Jury Nandi award (Best Actress): ''

'' (1987) (Telugu) * Film Fans Award for Best Actress: ''Sruthilayalu'' (1987) (Telugu) * Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actress: ''

'' and ''

'' (1987) (Malayalam) * Lux Award for Best Actress: ''New Delhi'' (1987) (Malayalam) * Film Fans Award for Best Actress: ''New Delhi'' (1987) (Hindi) * Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actress: ''

'' (1988) (Malayalam) * Honorary doctorate by the United Technological Research University of America in Hyderabad (2024).

Filmography

Telugu

* '' Karunamayudu'' (1978) * '' Samajaniki Saval'' (1979) * '' Rajadhi Raju'' (1980) as Lilly * Bhola Shankarudu (1980) * Kalam Marindi * '' Girija Kalyanam'' (1981) as Rosy * '' Agni Poolu'' (1981) * ''Jeevitha Ratham'' (1981) as Sandhya * '' Pelleedu Pillalu'' (1982) as Poorna * '' Subhalekha'' (1982) as Sujata * Hima Bindu (1982) * Savaal (1982) * '' Aalaya Sikharam'' (1983) as Radha * '' Khaidi'' (1983) as Dr. Sujata * Raghu Ramudu (1983) * Rangula Puli (1983) * ''Bharya Bhartala Saval'' (1983) * ''Bahudoorapu Batasari'' (1983) * '' Amarajeevi (1983)'' * ''

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'' (1984) as Sivangi * '' Justice Chakravarthy'' (1984) as Latha * ''

Janani Janmabhoomi ''Janani Janmabhoomi'' () is a 1984 Telugu-language philosophical film produced by K. Kesava Rao under the Sri Bramharambika Films banner and directed by K. Viswanath. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sumalatha, Satyanarayana, Sharada and m ...

'' (1984) as Pammy/Padmini * ''

Agni Gundam ''Agni Gundam'' is a 1984 Telugu film directed by Kranthi Kumar. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Sumalatha and Silk Smitha in prominent roles. Plot Vijay, a factory worker, exposes the wrongdoings of Satyam. In retaliation, Satyam arranges for Vijay ...

'' (1984) * Kai Raja Kai (1984) * ''Jagan'' (1984) *''Bhola Shankarudu'' (1984) *''Pulijoodam'' (1984) *''Uddhandudu'' (1984) * '' Nayakulaku Saval'' (1984) as Lalitha * ''

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'' (1984) as Aruna * '' Jackie'' (1985) * ''

Chattamtho Poratam ''Chattamtho Poratam'' () is a 1985 Telugu language film starring Chiranjeevi. Cast Source: * Chiranjeevi as Ravishankar * Madhavi as Bharathi * Sumalatha as Kalyani * Rao Gopal Rao as Lokeswara Rao * Allu Rama Lingaiah as Brahmaiah * P. ...

'' (1985) as Kalyani * ''

Kattula Kondayya ''Kattula Kondayya'' is a 1985 Telugu-language action film directed by S. B. Chakravarthy. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Sumalatha, and music is scored by K. Chakravarthy. Satyanand wrote the dialogues and screenplay for the story written b ...

'' (1985) as Jyothi * '' Ranarangam'' (1985) * '' Intiko Rudramma'' (1985) as Ganga * ''Mugguru Mitrulu'' (1985) * ''Srimathi Garu'' (1985) *''Illalu Vardhillu'' (1985) * '' Veta'' (1986) as Jyothirmayi * ''

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'' (1986) as Subhadra * ''

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'' (1986) as Vani * Jeevana Ragam (1986) * Iddaru Mithrulu (1986) * Jailu Pakshi (1986) * Nampalli Nagu (1986) *''Ashtalakshmi Vaibhavam'' (1986) * ''

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'' (1987) * '' Sruthi Layalu'' (1987) as Sita * ''

Pasivadi Pranam ''Pasivadi Pranam'' is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language thriller film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, starring Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, Raghuvaran. The film was produced by Allu Aravind under Geetha Arts banner. It was a remake of the Mala ...

'' (1987) * ''

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'' (1987) as Sharada * ''

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'' (1987) * ''Punnami Chandrudu'' (1987) * Raaga Leela (1987) * '' Donga Kollu'' (1988) as Neeraja * '' Antima Teerpu'' (1988) as Vasanta * Donga Pelli (1988) * ''

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'' (1988) * '' Jayammu Nischayammu Raa'' as Shanti * '' Guru Sishyulu'' (1990) * '' Gang Leader'' (1991) as Latha * ''

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'' (1992) as Hema * ''

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'' (1999) as Rajya Lakshmi *''

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'' (2000) as Lakshmi *''

'' (2001) * ''

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'' (2006) * '' Srirastu Subhamastu'' (2016)

Malayalam

* ''

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'' (2011) as herself (Archive footage/Uncredited cameo) * ''

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'' (2010) as Sumangaly * '' Purappadu'' (1990) as Nalini * '' Parampara'' (1990) as Meera * ''

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'' (1990) as Lakshmi Haridas * '' No.20 Madras Mail'' (1990) as Sr. Gloria * ''

'' (1990) as Kochootti * '' Nair Saab'' (1989) as Prabha * ''

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'' (1988) as Sophia * ''

'' (1988) as Dr. Savithri * ''

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'' (1988) * ''

'' (1988) as Isabella * ''

'' (1987) as Maria Fernandez * ''

'' (1987) as Clara * '' Shyama'' (1986) as Lakshmi * ''

'' (1985) as Mercy * '' Idavelakku Shesham'' (1984) as Sindhu * '' Alakadalinakkare'' (1984) as Mohan's wife * ''

Himam ''Himam'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language masala film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Shankar, Shanavas and Sripriya. The film has musical score by Shyam. The movie is a remake of the 1973 movie '' Yaadon Ki Baaraat'' ...

'' (1983) as Indu * '' Chakravalam Chuvannappol'' (1983) as Latha * ''

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'' (1983) as Sreekala * ''

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'' (1982) * ''

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'' (1982) as Jeny * '' Thadaakam'' (1982) as Sabira * '' Kazhumaram'' (1982) as Radhika * '' Aarambham'' (1982) as Santha * '' Dheera'' (1982) as Rathi * ''

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'' (1982) as Sangeetha * ''

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'' (1982) as Anu * '' Aadarsham'' (1982) as Radha * ''

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'' (1981) as Sreedevi * ''Ithihasam'' (1981) as Shobha * '' Munnettam'' (1981) as Ramani * ''

'' (1981) as Suma * ''

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'' (1981) as Valsala * '' Kadathu'' (1981) as ThulasiKilungaatha Changalakal * '' Saahasam'' (1981) * '' Ellam Ninakku Vendi'' (1981) as Sreedevi * '' Kilungaatha Changalakal'' (1981) as Latha * '' Nizhal Yudham'' (1981) as Radha * '' Moorkhan'' (1980) as Raji * ''Vilangum Veenayum''

Kannada

* ''

Ravichandra ''Ravi Chandra'' is a 1980 Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao, written by Shankar-Sundar and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. The film starred Rajkumar in dual roles along with Lakshmi and Sumalatha. Vetera ...

'' (1980)...Sheela * '' Thayiya Kanasu'' (1985) * '' Aahuti'' (1985) * '' Thayiya Hone'' (1985)...Suma * '' Thayi Mamathe'' (1985) * ''

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'' (1986) * ''

Kathanayaka ''Kathanayaka'' () is a 1986 Indian Kannada-language action drama film written and directed by P. Vasu, and produced by P. Vimal Kumar and R. Vijayalakshmi under Sri Gajalakshmi Combines. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Sumalatha, Vajramuni and ...

'' (1986) * '' Sathya Jyothi'' (1986) * '' Huli Hebbuli'' (1987)...Dr. Priya * '' Thayigobba Karna'' (1988) * ''

'' (1988)...Vasantha * ''

Hongkongnalli Agent Amar ''Hongkongnalli Agent Amar'' ( ) is a 1989 Indian Kannada film, directed by Joe Simon and produced by Santhosh Shindhe, G. Madangopal, S. Chakrapani and Peter J. Kamilose. The film stars Ambareesh and Ambika. The film has musical score by Peter ...

'' (1989) * '' Nyayakkagi Naanu'' (1989) * '' Raja Yuvaraja'' (1989) * '' Maheshwara'' (1990) * ''

Kaliyuga Bheema ''Kaliyuga Bheema'' is a 1991 Indian Kannada film, directed by Tiger Prabhakar and produced by N. Ravikumar and H. N. Ramachandra Hande. The film stars Tiger Prabhakar, Khushbu, Sumalatha and Srinath in the lead roles. The film has musical scor ...

'' (1991) * ''

'' (2001)...Sumalatha Devi * ''

Paris Pranaya ''Paris Pranaya'' () is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed and written by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar. The film stars newcomers Raghu Mukherjee and Minal Patil in the lead rolea whilst Rajesh, Tara and Sharath Lohitash ...

'' (2003) * '' Excuse Me'' (2003)...Parvati * '' Kanchana Ganga'' (2004) * ''

'' (2006) * '' Bhoopathi'' (2007) * '' Ee Sambhashane'' (2009) * ''

Varadhanayaka ''Varadhanayaka'' is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language action film directed by Ayyappa P. Sharma and stars Sudeepa, Chiranjeevi Sarja, Sameera Reddy and Nikesha Patel. The film marks the Kannada debut of Sameera Reddy. The movie is a remake of 2 ...

'' (2013) * '' Viraat'' (2016)...Viraat's mother * '' Bhale Jodi'' (2016) * '' Jessie'' (2016)...Jessie's mother * ''

Doddmane Hudga ''Doddmane Hudga'' is a 2016 Indian Kannada-language action drama film co-written and directed by Duniya Soori, featuring Puneeth Rajkumar and Radhika Pandit. The film also features an ensemble cast of Ambareesh, Sumalatha, Bharathi Vishnuvardh ...

'' (2016)...Doddamane Rajeeva's wife * ''

Thayige Thakka Maga ''Thayige Thakka Maga'' ( ) is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language sports action film directed by V. Somashekhar and produced by Parvathamma Rajkumar. It is based on the story written by Anjaneya Pushpanand. The film starred Rajkumar as a boxe ...

'' (2018)...Parvathi * '' D/O Parvathamma'' (2019)...Parvathamma * '' India vs England'' (2020)...Janaki * ''

Hope Hope is an optimistic state of mind that is based on an expectation of positive outcomes with respect to events and circumstances in one's own life, or the world at large. As a verb, Merriam-Webster defines ''hope'' as "to expect with confid ...

'' (2022)...Sulakshana Amarnath * '' Kranti '' (2023)...

Chief Minister A chief minister is an elected or appointed head of government of – in most instances – a sub-national entity, for instance an administrative subdivision or federal constituent entity. Examples include a state (and sometimes a union ter ...

Tamil

* '' Thisai Maariya Paravaigal'' (1979) * '' Murattu Kaalai'' (1980) as Soundarya * '' Madhavi Vandhal'' (1980) * '' Azhaithal Varuven'' (1980) as Rani * '' Kazhugu'' (1981) as Suma * ''

Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo ''Karaiyellam Shenbagapoo'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by G. N. Rangarajan, starring Pratap Pothen and Sripriya. It is based on Sujatha's novel of the same name. The film was released on 14 August 1981. Plot ...

'' (1981) as Snegalatha * '' Pen Manam Pesugirathu'' (1981) * '' Aradhanai'' (1981) * ''

Enakkaga Kaathiru ''Enakkaga Kaathiru'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film directed and photographed by P. S. Nivas. The film stars Suman, Sumalatha and Bhanu Chander. It was released on 11 September 1981. Plot Cast * Suman * Sumalatha * Nisha * ...

'' (1981) * '' Sollathe Yarum Kettaal'' (1981) * ''

Kudumbam Oru Kadambam ''Kudumbam Oru Kadambam'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. Based on Visu's play of the same, the film stars Pratap, Suhasini, Sumalatha, S. Ve. Shekher and Visu reprising his role from the play. It ...

'' (1981) as Uma * '' Theerpu'' (1982) as Kalpana * '' Azhagiya Kanne'' (1982) * '' Oru Varisu Uruvagiradhu'' (1982) * ''

Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu ''Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film, written, produced and directed by C. V. Sridhar and starring Raghuvaran. The female leads were Sumalatha and Manochitra (daughter of T. S. Balaiah). The film was released on ...

'' (1983)

Hindi

* ''

'' (1988) as Maria Fernandes * ''

Pratibandh ''Pratibandh'' is a 1990 Hindi-language action film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty and starring Chiranjeevi, Juhi Chawla and Rami Reddy. The film marked the Hindi debut of leading Telugu film star Chiranjeevi. Chawla received a Best Actress nom ...

'' (1990) as Naseem * '' Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan'' (1991) as Suman V. Kumar * '' Aaj Ka Goonda Raj'' (1992) as Ritu Saxena * '' Pardesi'' (1993) * '' Dushman Duniya Ka'' (1996) as Reshma * ''

Mahaanta ''Mahaanta'' ( ''Eminence'') is a 1997 Hindi-language action drama film, produced by Ayub Khan under the Ayesha Film banner and directed by Afzal Khan. It stars Jeetendra, Sanjay Dutt, Madhuri Dixit, Shakti Kapoor and music composed by Laxmikan ...

'' (1997) as Shanti Malhotra * ''

Kshatriya Kshatriya () (from Sanskrit ''kṣatra'', "rule, authority"; also called Rajanya) is one of the four varnas (social orders) of Hindu society and is associated with the warrior aristocracy. The Sanskrit term ''kṣatriyaḥ'' is used in the con ...

'' (1993) as Suman, Maharaja Prithvi Singh's wife (Surjangarh)

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