Poornima Bhagyaraj biography
Poornima Bhagyaraj is an Indian actress, born on 17 July 1960 in Kerala.
Poornima Bhagyaraj's screen career began in 1977 with Paheli, playing Champa.
Poornima Bhagyaraj has appeared in 80 films and 8 television or streaming titles across Hindi and Indian cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Hi (2026), Aghathiyaa (2025), Theerkadarishi (2023).
Honours include Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Malayalam and Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress.
- Also known as
- Poornima Jayaram
- Born
- 17 July 1960 (age 66)
- Birthplace
- Kerala
- Work
- Actor
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema
- Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Malayalam
- Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress
Poornima Bhagyaraj filmography
80 films and 8 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hi | |||
| 2025 | Aghathiyaa | Dr Vaideeshwari | Cameo appearance | |
| 2023 | Theerkadarishi | |||
| 2023 | Rudhran | Indhrani | ||
| 2021 | Family | Judge | ||
| 2019 | Raatchasi | Susheela | ||
| 2019 | Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene | Arjun's mother | ||
| 2018 | Mohini | Menaka | ||
| 2016 | Vaaimai | Devakiammal | ||
| 2015 | Rock Star | Gayathri | ||
| 2014 | Jilla | Sivan's wife | ||
| 2013 | Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer | Karthi's mother | ||
| 2000 | Snehapoorvam Anna | Malayalam | ||
| 1996 | Vaettiya Madichu Kattu | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Sundara Kandam | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Amma Vanthachu | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Aararo Aariraro | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Kaiyethum Doorathu | Yamuna | Production in 1984 | |
| 1985 | Aduthathu Albert | Paanchali | ||
| 1984 | Vidhi | Radha | ||
| 1984 | Veruthe Oru Pinakkam | Anitha | ||
| 1984 | Unga Veetu Pillai | |||
| 1984 | Onnanu Nammal | Seetha | ||
| 1984 | Neengal Kettavai | Arun - Ramu's mother | ||
| 1983 | Marakkillorikkalum | Archana |
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| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Mundhanai Mudichu | Vaathiyar's first wife | ||
| 1983 | Karyam Nissaram | Malayalam | ||
| 1983 | Rachana | Thulasi | ||
| 1983 | Mantri Gari Viyyankudu | Telugu | ||
| 1983 | Kinnaram | Radha | ||
| 1983 | Hello Madras Girl | Swapna | ||
| 1983 | Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku | Mercy | ||
| 1983 | Yudham | Sheela | ||
| 1983 | Thanga Magan | Chithra | ||
| 1983 | Thambathigal | |||
| 1983 | Sashti Viradam | Valli | ||
| 1983 | Prasnam Gurutharam | Viji | ||
| 1983 | Pin Nilavu | Parvathi | ||
| 1983 | Oomakkuyil | Radha | ||
| 1983 | Nenjamellam Neeyey | |||
| 1983 | Naanayam | Maya | ||
| 1983 | Naalu Perukku Nandri | |||
| 1983 | Mazhanilaavu | Susheela | ||
| 1983 | Manthrigari Viyyankudu | Anuradha | ||
| 1983 | Karyam Nisaaram | Parvathi | ||
| 1983 | Kann Sivanthaal Mann Sivakkum | Arundhati | ||
| 1983 | Kaikeyi | |||
| 1983 | En Aasai Unnoduthan | |||
| 1983 | Antha Sila Naatkal | |||
| 1982 | Velicham Vitharunna Penkutti | Geetha | ||
| 1982 | Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai | |||
| 1982 | Thaai Mookaambikai | Durga | ||
| 1982 | Sooryan | Ammini | ||
| 1982 | Snehapoorvam Meera | Meera | ||
| 1982 | Ruby My Darling | Ruby | ||
| 1982 | Punitha Malar | |||
| 1982 | Payanangal Mudivathillai | Radha | ||
| 1982 | Paritchaiku Neramachu | Jayanthi | ||
| 1982 | Padayottam | Laila | ||
| 1982 | Olangal | Radha | ||
| 1982 | Njan Ekanaanu | Sindhu | ||
| 1982 | Nandri, Meendum Varuga | Guest appearance | ||
| 1982 | Mamiyara Marumagala | |||
| 1982 | Kelkatha Shabdam | Poornima | ||
| 1982 | Kathal Oru Jeevanathi | |||
| 1982 | Kaattile Pattu | Priya | ||
| 1982 | Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam | Vimala | ||
| 1982 | Gaanam | Sreedevi | ||
| 1982 | Darling, Darling, Darling | Radha | ||
| 1982 | Aayudham | Sandhya | ||
| 1982 | Aa Rathri | Indu | ||
| 1981 | Oothikachiya Ponnu | Sukumari | ||
| 1981 | Ahimsa | Suma | ||
| 1981 | Nenjil Oru Mull | Madhavi | ||
| 1981 | Kilinjalgal | Julie | ||
| 1981 | Dard | |||
| 1980 | Manjil Virinja Pookkal | Prabha | ||
| 1979 | Ratnadeep | |||
| 1978 | Dillagi | |||
| 1977 | Paheli | Champa |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Karthigai Deepam | Rajeshwari (Special Appearance) | Zee Tamil | |
| 2024 | Malli | Vidhya | Sun TV | |
| 2022 | Paper Rocket | Dr. Sheila | ZEE5 | |
| 2022 | Fall | Disney+ Hotstar | ||
| 2021 | Enga Veetu Meenakshi | Valliammai | Colors Tamil | |
| 2020 | Suryavamsam | Annammal "Annapoorani" | Zee Tamil | |
| 2020 | Kodeeswari | Participant | Colors Tamil | |
| 2018 | Kanmani | Vijayalakshmi | Sun TV |