Archana biography
Archana is an Indian actress and dancer, born in Andhra Pradesh.
Archana's screen career began in 1973 with Yaadon Ki Baaraat.
Archana has 54 screen credits across Hindi and Indian cinema, Bengali cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Breakfast (2026), Shashtipoorthi (2025), Gandhi Kannadi (2025).
Honours include National Film Award for Best Actress (2 times), Nandi Award and Filmfare Awards South.
- Birthplace
- Andhra Pradesh
- Work
- Actor, Dancer
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema, Bengali cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema
- Awards
- National Film Award for Best Actress (2 times)
- Nandi Award
- Filmfare Awards South
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil
Archana filmography
54 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Breakfast | Tamil | ||
| 2025 | Shashtipoorthi | Bhuvana | Telugu | |
| 2025 | Gandhi Kannadi | Kannamma | Tamil | |
| 2025 | Champion | Kamalamma | Telugu | |
| 2022 | Chor Bazaar | Bachchan Saab's guardian | Telugu | |
| 2019 | Vajra Kavachadhara Govinda | Telugu | ||
| 2019 | Namma Veettu Pillai | Thenmozhi | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 | Mohana | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Seethakaathi | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Kinar | Suganthi | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Keni | Suganthi | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram | Meenakshi | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Onbadhu Roobai Nottu | Velayi | Tamil | |
| 2002 | Nishad | Sati Gujaral | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Madamma | Malayalam | ||
| 1996 | Huliya | Mydani | Kannada | |
| 1994 | Sammohanam | Pennu | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Pachcha Toranam | Telugu | ||
| 1993 | Mo Kanhure | Odia | ||
| 1992 | Yamanam | Ambil | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Prema Drohi | Telugu | ||
| 1992 | Chakravyuham | Telugu | ||
| 1991 | Vidhata | Jwala | Telugu | |
| 1991 | Vaidehi Vandhachu | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Onnaam Muhurtham | Radhika Vishwanath | Malayalam |
Show all 54 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Bharat Bandh | Telugu | ||
| 1990 | Matti Manushulu | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Piravi | Chakyar's daughter | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Bagh Bahadur | Radha | Bengali | |
| 1989 | Sandhya Raagam | Thulasi | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Veedu | Sudha | Tamil | |
| 1988 | Daasi | Kamakshi | Telugu | |
| 1988 | Ukku Sankellu | Telugu | ||
| 1988 | Sri Vemana Charitra | Vishwada | Telugu | |
| 1987 | Rettai Vaal Kuruvi | Tulasi | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Ondu Muttina Kathe | Kaaki | Kannada | |
| 1986 | Nireekshana | Tulasi | Telugu | |
| 1986 | Malamukalile Daivam | Marie | Malayalam | |
| 1986 | Ladies Tailor | Sujatha | Telugu | |
| 1986 | Guri | Shantadevi | Kannada | |
| 1986 | Belli Naaga | Kannada | ||
| 1985 | Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Thammil Thammil | Gayathri | Malayalam | |
| 1984 | Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi | Valli | Tamil | |
| 1984 | Premigala Saval | Kannada | ||
| 1984 | Neengal Kettavai | Radha | Tamil | |
| 1983 | Vasanthame Varuga | Tamil | ||
| 1983 | Police Venkataswamy | Telugu | ||
| 1982 | Kaadhal Oviyam | Tamil | ||
| 1982 | Kadhal Oviyam | Tamil | ||
| 1981 | Madhura Geetam | Telugu | ||
| 1980 | Thunive Thozhan | Tamil | ||
| 1980 | Thai Pongal | Tamil | ||
| 1973 | Yaadon Ki Baaraat | Hindi |