Kausalya biography
Kausalya is an Indian actress, born on 30 December 1979 in Bengaluru.
Kausalya's screen career began in 1996 with April 19, playing Nandhini.
Kausalya has appeared in 76 films and 14 television or streaming titles across Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Manithan Deivamagalam (2026), Kiss (2025), Purushothamudu (2024).
Honours include Filmfare Awards South.
- Born
- 30 December 1979 (age 46)
- Birthplace
- Bengaluru
- Work
- Actor, Television actor
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Telugu cinema
- Awards
- Filmfare Awards South
Kausalya filmography
76 films and 14 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Manithan Deivamagalam | Tamil | ||
| 2025 | Kiss | Lily | Tamil | |
| 2024 | Purushothamudu | Rachit's mother | Telugu | |
| 2023 | Saandrithazh | Tamil | ||
| 2022 | Radha Krishna | Tamil | ||
| 2022 | Hero | Subbu's mother | Telugu | |
| 2021 | Uthra | Devi | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Rang De | Arjun's mother | Telugu | |
| 2021 | Michaelpatty Raja | Laila's real mother | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Engada Iruthinga Ivvalavu Naala | Sanjay's mother | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Natpe Thunai | Prabhakaran's mother | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Khyla | Mithra | Tamil | |
| 2019 | 4 Letters | Anjali's mother | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Mandharam | Lakshmi, Rajesh's mother | Malayalam | |
| 2018 | Savyasachi | Mahalakshmi | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Koottali | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Jayamahal | Queen Matangi | Kannada | |
| 2018 | Echcharikkai | Jaanu | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Sangili Aandavar's sister | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Rarandoi Veduka Chudham | Kaushalya | Telugu | |
| 2017 | Brahma.com | Kamu's mother | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Anuraga Karikkin Vellam | Anuradha | Malayalam | |
| 2015 | Elinjikkavu PO | Lekshmi | Malayalam | |
| 2014 | Poojai | Susheela | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Rambabu Gadi Pellam | Telugu |
Show all 76 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | I G Inspector General | Yamini | Malayalam | |
| 2009 | Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | Ghauttham | Geetha | Kannada | |
| 2008 | Santosh Subramaniam | Santosh's sister | Tamil | |
| 2007 | Viyyalavari Kayyalu | Bhoopati Rayudu's wife | Telugu | |
| 2007 | Sooryan | Raji | Malayalam | |
| 2005 | Maanikyan | Nirmala Menon | Malayalam | |
| 2005 | Mahanandi | Mrs. Swami | Telugu | |
| 2004 | Vajram | Nanda Devarajan | Malayalam | |
| 2004 | Udayam | Anju | Malayalam | |
| 2004 | Gowri | Nagalaxmi | Telugu | |
| 2003 | Thirumalai | Nagalakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2003 | Ree Swalpa Barteera | Kausalya | Kannada | |
| 2003 | Gandhinagara | Kannada | ||
| 2003 | Badri | Soni | Kannada | |
| 2002 | Shivam | Dr. Gayathri Bhadran | Malayalam | |
| 2002 | Devan | Jacqueline | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Manadhai Thirudivittai | Indhu | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Kutty | Rohini | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Karumadikkuttan | Malayalam | ||
| 2001 | Thaali Kaatha Kaliamman | Karpagam | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Sundara Purushan | Sridevi | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Naranathu Thampuran | Hemalatha | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Kunguma Pottu Gounder | Saraswathi | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Karumadikuttan | Nandinikutty | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Jameendar | Malayalam | ||
| 2001 | Engalukkum Kaalam Varum | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Eazhaiyin Sirippil | Kausalya | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Thai Poranthachu | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Sandhitha Velai | Agalya | Tamil | |
| 2000 | James Pandu | Kausalya | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Vaanathaippola | Nandini | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Thai Porandhachu | Geetha | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Raja Kaliamman | Meena | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Kuberan | Kavitha | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Ilaiyavan | Janani | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Aasaiyil Oru Kaditham | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Thachiledathu Chundan | Usha | Malayalam | |
| 1999 | Panchadara Chilaka | Kalyani | Telugu | |
| 1999 | Alludugaaru Vachcharu | Mahalakshmi | Telugu | |
| 1998 | Sollamale | Swetha | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Pooveli | Maha | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil |
| 1998 | Jolly | Anitha | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu | Priyadarshini | Malayalam | |
| 1998 | Unnudan | Gowri | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Priyamudan | Priya | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Nerrukku Ner | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Kaalamellam Kadhal Vaazhga | Kausalya | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Nerukku Ner | Akila | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Lelam | Gouri Parvathi | Malayalam | |
| 1996 | April 19 | Nandhini | Malayalam |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Vaagai Sooda Vaa | Sakunthala Devi (Cameo Appearance) | Zee Tamil | |
| 2026 | Anandha Ragam | Dr. Gayathri (Cameo Appearance) | Sun TV | |
| 2025 | Karthigai Deepam | Kausalya IPS (Cameo Appearance) | Zee Tamil | |
| 2022 | Sundari | Nandan Bharathi (Extended Cameo Appearance) | Sun TV | |
| 2020 | Chadarangam | Bhavani | ZEE5 | |
| 2016 | Amma | Sukanya | Suvarna TV | |
| 2015 | Spandhanam | Annie | Surya TV | |
| 2014 | Akka | Manimekhalai | Jaya TV | |
| 2010 | Dharmayudham | Bhairavi | Mega TV | |
| 2010 | Alaipayuthey | Kannamma | Jaya TV | |
| 2008 | Kanden Seethaiyai | STAR Vijay | ||
| 2005 | Thanichu | Devapriya Raman IAS / Devutty | Asianet | |
| 2004 | Manaivi | Hamsaveni / Krishnaveni | Sun TV | |
| 2004 | Chitta | Hema / Thattha | Surya TV |