Nalini biography
Nalini is an Indian actress, born on 28 August 1964 in Chennai.
Nalini's screen career began in 1980 with Ithile Vannavar, playing Raji.
Nalini has appeared in 169 films and 57 television or streaming titles across Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Youth (2026), Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal (2025), Paatti Sollai Thattathe (2023).
- Born
- 28 August 1964 (age 62)
- Birthplace
- Chennai
- Work
- Actor, Television actor
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Telugu cinema
Nalini filmography
169 films and 57 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Youth | Mrs. Grace | ||
| 2025 | Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal | Sarassu | ||
| 2023 | Paatti Sollai Thattathe | Lakshmi | ||
| 2023 | Kodai | Reels Beauty | ||
| 2021 | Aranmanai 3 | TikTok Sarala | ||
| 2020 | Ayya Ullen Ayya | |||
| 2018 | Kasu Mela Kasu | Murali's paternal aunt | ||
| 2018 | Brand Babu | |||
| 2017 | Singam 3 | Thandubazaar Thangam | ||
| 2017 | Sathya | Dr. Kokila | ||
| 2017 | Karanam | |||
| 2016 | Saagasam | Neighbor | ||
| 2016 | Okka Ammayi Thappa | Mango's Grandmother | ||
| 2015 | Sandamarutham | Surya's mother | ||
| 2015 | Kalai Vendhan | Malar's mother | ||
| 2015 | Agathinai | Vishnu's mother | ||
| 2014 | Vazhum Dheivam | Jagadeeshwariyamma | ||
| 2014 | Namma Gramam | Kunju Ammal | ||
| 2014 | 13 Aam Pakkam Paarkka | Kamatchi | ||
| 2013 | Thiru Pugazh | Thiru Pugazh's mother | ||
| 2013 | Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Annakili | ||
| 2013 | Something Something | |||
| 2013 | Arya Surya | Sivagami | ||
| 2012 | Gramam | Kunju Ammaal | ||
| 2012 | Yadartha Premakatha |
Show all 169 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Nuvvekkadunte Nenakkadunta | |||
| 2011 | Vattapparai | |||
| 2011 | Nachiyarpuram | |||
| 2011 | Malabar Mappillai | |||
| 2011 | Madhuvum Mythiliyum | Madhu's mother | ||
| 2011 | Kasethan Kadavulada | Kamala | ||
| 2010 | Best of Luck | Doctor | ||
| 2010 | Thillalangadi | Vannai Vasanthi | ||
| 2010 | Pournami Nagam | Kaandhari | ||
| 2010 | Nagaram Marupakkam | Annachi's first wife | ||
| 2010 | Kathai | Actress | ||
| 2009 | Punnami Naagu | Mayadevi Bhairavi | ||
| 2009 | Pudhiya Payanam | Muthu's stepmother | ||
| 2009 | Kick | Naina's friend's mother | ||
| 2009 | Iru Nadhigal | Murugan's mother | ||
| 2008 | Mohitham | Radhamani | ||
| 2008 | Maanavan Ninaithal | Nivetha's mother | ||
| 2008 | Azhagu Nilayam | Gounder's wife | ||
| 2007 | Manikanda | Mahalakshmi's mother | ||
| 2007 | 18 Vayasu Puyale | Vasantha | ||
| 2006 | Manasukkule | |||
| 2006 | Adaikalam | Doctor | ||
| 2005 | Vanakkam Thalaiva | Mano's aunt | ||
| 2005 | Sukran | Sandhya's stepmother | ||
| 2005 | Mudhal Aasai | Vignesh's mother | ||
| 2005 | London | Baby | ||
| 2005 | Jithan | Surya's mother | ||
| 2004 | Kavithai | Subbalakshmi's stepmother | ||
| 2003 | Veede | Swarnakka | ||
| 2003 | Vadakku Vaasal | Priya's mother | ||
| 2003 | Seetayya | |||
| 2003 | Pallavan | Amudha | ||
| 2003 | Jayam | Raghu's mother | ||
| 2002 | Style | Vetrivel's mother | ||
| 2002 | Kadhal Azhivathillai | Charmi's mother | ||
| 2001 | Ravanaprabhu | Mrs. Gounder | ||
| 1990 | Niyamam Enthucheyyum | |||
| 1988 | Sanghunadam | Sulochana | ||
| 1988 | Namma Bhoomi | |||
| 1988 | Kunguma Kodu | Radha | ||
| 1988 | Kazhugumalai Kallan | |||
| 1988 | Gandandre Gandu | Meena | ||
| 1987 | Vaiki Odunna Vandi | |||
| 1987 | Vilangu | Nancy | Guest appearance | |
| 1987 | Vazhiyorakazchakal | |||
| 1987 | Thaye Neeye Thunai | Uma | ||
| 1987 | Prema Jayam | |||
| 1987 | Kadamai Kanniyam Kattupaadu | |||
| 1987 | Jeevana Jyothi | Meena | ||
| 1987 | Jaathi Pookkal | Rani | ||
| 1987 | Ini Oru Sudhanthiram | Marudagam | ||
| 1987 | Bhoomiyile Rajakkanmar | Lakshmi | ||
| 1987 | Anjatha Singam | Rani | ||
| 1987 | Aaseya Bale | |||
| 1986 | Saadhanai | Oorvashi Ganga / Kamatchi | ||
| 1986 | December Pookal | Uma | ||
| 1986 | Aavanazhi | Usha | ||
| 1986 | Vartha | Vasanthy | ||
| 1986 | Unnidathil Naan | Maadhavi | ||
| 1986 | Snehamulla Simham | Maya S. Menon | ||
| 1986 | Ragasiyam | Selvi | ||
| 1986 | Palaivana Rojakkal | Rani | ||
| 1986 | Oru Yugasandhya | Sumathi | ||
| 1986 | Nimishangal | Maya | ||
| 1986 | Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal | Karpagam | ||
| 1986 | Manavudu Danavudu | |||
| 1986 | Mamiyargal Jaakiradhai | Selvi | ||
| 1986 | Karimedu Karuvayan | Kaaliammal | ||
| 1986 | Kagidha Odam | |||
| 1986 | Iravu Pookkal | Meena | ||
| 1986 | Belli Naaga | |||
| 1986 | Ashtalakshmi Vaibhavam | Goddess Parvati | ||
| 1986 | Africavil Appu | |||
| 1986 | Adimakal Udamakal | Devootty | ||
| 1985 | Raja Rishi | Shakuntala | ||
| 1985 | Pillai Nila | Bhuvaneswari | ||
| 1985 | Yaar? | Devi | ||
| 1985 | Veettukkari | Raasi | ||
| 1985 | Urimai | Rani / Clara | ||
| 1985 | Unnai Thedi Varuven | Devi | ||
| 1985 | Sivappu Kili | |||
| 1985 | Santhosha Kanavukal | Kalyani | ||
| 1985 | Samayapurathale Satchi | Gayathri / Goddess Mariamman | Dual role | |
| 1985 | Rajathi Rojakili | Rani | ||
| 1985 | Raja Gopuram | Ponnuthayi | ||
| 1985 | Ragasiyam | Selvi | ||
| 1985 | Navagraha Nayagi | Princess | ||
| 1985 | Naan Ungal Rasigan | Vidya | ||
| 1985 | Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi | Karpagam | ||
| 1985 | Meendum Parasakthi | Anu | ||
| 1985 | Mannukketha Ponnu | Janaki | Guest appearance | |
| 1985 | Kaaval | Shanthi | ||
| 1985 | Geethanjali | Diana | ||
| 1985 | Engal Kural | Meena | ||
| 1985 | Eetti | Lalitha | ||
| 1985 | Asha | Asha | ||
| 1985 | Annai Bhoomi | Nalini | ||
| 1985 | Amudha Gaanam | Thayamma | ||
| 1985 | Alai Osai | Vadivu | ||
| 1984 | Nooravathu Naal | Devi | ||
| 1984 | Vengaiyin Mainthan | Shanthi | ||
| 1984 | Vellai Pura Ondru | Devi | ||
| 1984 | Veetuku Oru Kannagi | Maadhavi | ||
| 1984 | Vamsa Vilakku | Padma | ||
| 1984 | Thanga Koppai | Manju | ||
| 1984 | Shapatha | Radha | ||
| 1984 | Sattathai Thiruthungal | Selvi | ||
| 1984 | Osai | Radha | ||
| 1984 | Nyayam | Radha | ||
| 1984 | Nichayam | |||
| 1984 | Nandri | Lakshmi | ||
| 1984 | Nalla Naal | Shenbagam | ||
| 1984 | Naan Paadum Paadal | Lakshmi | Special appearance | |
| 1984 | Naalai Unathu Naal | Kalpana | ||
| 1984 | Manmadha Rajakkal | Rani | ||
| 1984 | Magudi | Yamuna | ||
| 1984 | Intiguttu | |||
| 1984 | Ezhuthatha Sattangal | Noorajahan | ||
| 1984 | 24 Mani Neram | Janaki | ||
| 1983 | Uyirullavarai Usha | Usha | ||
| 1983 | Thodu Needa | |||
| 1983 | Thodi Ragam | |||
| 1983 | Thangaikkor Geetham | Sudha | ||
| 1983 | Seerum Singangal | Uma | ||
| 1983 | Saranalayam | Indhu | ||
| 1983 | Sangharshana | Rekha | ||
| 1983 | Prema Sagaram | |||
| 1983 | Oru Madapravinte Katha | Sindhu | ||
| 1983 | Ooha Sundari | |||
| 1983 | Mounaraagam | Neena | ||
| 1983 | Manaivi Solle Manthiram | Selvi | ||
| 1983 | Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback | Lekha | ||
| 1983 | Kaviratna Kalidasa | Goddess Kali | Credited as Anandi | |
| 1983 | Kalvadiyum Pookal | Janaki | ||
| 1983 | Coolie | Lekha | ||
| 1983 | Bandipottu Simham | |||
| 1982 | Idavela | Molu/Malu | ||
| 1982 | Raga Bandhangal | |||
| 1982 | Om Shakti | Anandhi | ||
| 1982 | Novemberinte Nashtam | Rekha | ||
| 1982 | Kattupothu | |||
| 1981 | Ranuva Veeran | Mythili | ||
| 1981 | Agnisaram | |||
| 1980 | Ithile Vannavar | Raji |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Samanthi | Rani | Zee Tamil | |
| 2025 | Parijatham | Alankaaram | Zee Tamil | |
| 2025 | Chamanthi | Rani Annapurna Devi | Zee Telugu | |
| 2024 | Ninaithen Vandhai | Kasiammal | Zee Tamil | |
| 2024 | Malli | Annapoorni | Sun TV | |
| 2023 | Start Music Season 4 | Contestant | Star Vijay | |
| 2023 | Modhalum Kaadhalum | Gajalakshmi | Star Vijay | |
| 2023 | Mansion 24 | Devudamma | Disney+Hotstar | |
| 2023 | Kannathil Muthamittal | Zee Tamil | ||
| 2023 | Indira | Chinnaponnu | Zee Tamil | |
| 2022 | Valli Thirumanam | Vadivu | Colors Tamil | |
| 2022 | Rajini | Azhagamma | Zee Tamil | |
| 2022 | Pottikku Potti | Participant | Colors Tamil | |
| 2022 | Joker Poker | Participant | Zee Tamil | |
| 2021 | Sembaruthi | Dr.Girija | Zee Tamil | |
| 2021 | Roja | Parameshwari | Sun TV | |
| 2021 | Nee Varuvai Ena | Annapoorani | Raj TV | |
| 2021 | Janaki Kalaganaledu | Mairavathi | Star Maa | |
| 2020 | Sundari Neeyum Sundaram Naanum | Vijayalakshmi | Vijay TV | |
| 2019 | Gokulathil Seethai | Gandhimati | Zee Tamil | |
| 2019 | Bhagyarekha | Chittemma | Gemini TV | |
| 2018 | Ganga Manga | Zee Telugu | ||
| 2018 | Chandralekha | Arivu Azaghi | Sun TV | |
| 2017 | Vani Rani | Krishnaveni | Sun TV | |
| 2017 | Matrudevobhava | Gemini TV |
Show all 57 titles
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Mahamayi | Chinna Papa | Zee Tamil | |
| 2016 | Darling Darling | Zee Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Kalyana Parisu | Hostel Warden | Sun TV | |
| 2014 | En Iniya Thozhiye | Raj TV | ||
| 2014 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa | Chinna Papa | Sun TV | |
| 2014 | Amma Naa Kodala | Anasuyamma | Zee Telugu | |
| 2013 | Vaidehi | Dr. Bharathi | Jaya TV | |
| 2013 | Rajakumari | Malliga | Sun TV | |
| 2013 | Pokkisham | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2013 | Madipakkam Madhavan | Pandari Bai | Kalaignar TV | |
| 2013 | Chellakilli | Sun TV | ||
| 2012 | Pillai Nila | Kalyani | Sun TV | |
| 2012 | Bahumanapetta Bharya | Maheshwari Amma | DD Malayalam | |
| 2012 | All In All Alamelu | Alamelu | KTV | |
| 2010 | Rani Maharani | Participant | Surya TV | |
| 2010 | Pondatti Thevai | Sun TV | ||
| 2010 | Maama Maaple | Sun TV | ||
| 2009 | Madhavi | Devaki | Sun TV | |
| 2009 | Kichu Kichu Tambalam | Sun TV | ||
| 2009 | Idhayam | Mangalam | Sun TV | |
| 2009 | Enge Brahmanan | Jaya TV | ||
| 2009 | Dhinam Dhinam Deepavali | Sun TV | ||
| 2008 | Jeyam | Jaya TV | ||
| 2007 | Porantha Veeda Pugundha Veeda | Sun TV | ||
| 2006 | Bandham | Adhilakshmi | Sun TV | |
| 2004 | Krishna Cottage | Jaya TV | ||
| 2004 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa | Chinna Paapa | Sun TV | |
| 2003 | Kolangal | Alamelu Narayanan | Sun TV | |
| 2003 | Anbu Manam | Sun TV | ||
| 2002 | Nambikkai | Pottukaara Amma | Sun TV | |
| 2001 | Soolam | Sun TV | ||
| 2000 | Krishnadasi | Manonmani | Sun TV |