Rekha biography
Rekha is an Indian actress, born in Kerala.
Rekha's screen career began in 1986 with Namma Ooru Nalla Ooru, playing Seetha.
Rekha has appeared in 195 films and 28 television or streaming titles across Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Randam Yaamam (2025), Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil (2024), Miriam Maa (2023).
Coming up next: Sandakkari (2026).
- Also known as
- Josephine, Rekha Harris
- Birthplace
- Kerala
- Work
- Actor, Television actor
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Telugu cinema
Rekha filmography
196 films and 28 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sandakkari | Upcoming | ||
| 2025 | Randam Yaamam | Savithri | ||
| 2024 | Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil | Raji | ||
| 2023 | Miriam Maa | Miriam | ||
| 2022 | Dear Friend | Vijayakumari Viswanathan | ||
| 2021 | Raajavamsam | Rani | ||
| 2021 | Plan Panni Pannanum | Ambal's mother | ||
| 2021 | Pei Mama | Jothi | ||
| 2021 | Kunjeldho | Kunjeldho's mother | ||
| 2021 | Chidambaram Railwaygate | Thillaiamma | ||
| 2020 | Dagaalty | Malli's mother | ||
| 2019 | Edakkad Battalion 06 | Surayya | ||
| 2019 | Dharmaprabhu | Ayyo | ||
| 2019 | 100% Kadhal | Aruna | ||
| 2018 | Goli Soda 2 | Seetha Kumari | ||
| 2018 | Pyaar Prema Kaadhal | Sree's mother | ||
| 2018 | Keni | Judge | ||
| 2018 | Kanam | Thulasi's mother | ||
| 2018 | Diya | Thulasi' mother | ||
| 2018 | Antony | Antony's mother | ||
| 2017 | Vedham | Nirmala Devi | ||
| 2017 | Muthuramalingam | Ashok Pandian's mother | ||
| 2017 | En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom | Sandhya's mother | ||
| 2016 | Vellikizhamai 13am Thethi | Saravanan's mother | ||
| 2016 | Sowkarpettai | Shakthi's / Vetri's mother |
Show all 196 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | PachakKallam | Viswanathan's wife | ||
| 2016 | Bangalore Naatkal | Sarah's mother | ||
| 2015 | Jo and the Boy | Catherine | ||
| 2015 | Sakalakala Vallavan | Meenakshi | ||
| 2015 | Rombha Nallavan Da Nee | A. SowmiyaKannan - IPS | ||
| 2015 | My God | |||
| 2015 | Maanga | Samyuktha | ||
| 2015 | Achaaram | Suriya's mother | ||
| 2014 | Bengaluru Days | Malayalam | ||
| 2014 | Vazhum Dheivam | Durga | ||
| 2014 | Bangalore Days | Sarah's mother | ||
| 2013 | Ya Ya | Ramarajan's mother | ||
| 2013 | Thalaivaa | Ganga Ramadurai | Guest Appearance | |
| 2013 | Sibi | Lakshmi | ||
| 2013 | Annum Innum Ennum | Indu | ||
| 2013 | 3G Third Generation | Manu's mother | ||
| 2012 | My Boss | Priya's mother | ||
| 2012 | No. 66 Madhura Bus | Subhadra | ||
| 2012 | Money Money, More Money | Geetha Maadhuri | ||
| 2012 | Asuravithu | Sara Shaikh Muhammed | ||
| 2011 | Marudhavelu | Vidhya Venugopalan's mother | ||
| 2010 | Uthama Puthiran | Meenakshi | ||
| 2010 | Thambi Arjuna | Radhika's mother | ||
| 2010 | Thairiyam | Kumaran's mother | ||
| 2010 | Kadaksham | Rosamma | ||
| 2010 | Indrasena | |||
| 2010 | Ilamai Itho Itho | |||
| 2009 | Vairam: Fight for Justice | Dr. Susan | ||
| 2009 | Ivar Vivahitharayal | Adv. Nandini | ||
| 2009 | Madhavi | Lakshmi | ||
| 2009 | Adada Enna Azhagu | Vasan's mother | ||
| 2009 | 2 Harihar Nagar | Annie Philip/Sr. Josephine | ||
| 2008 | Veedu Mamoolodu Kadu | Lakshmi | ||
| 2008 | Pazhani | Poovathal (Pazhanivel's mother) | ||
| 2008 | Inba | Priya's sister in law | ||
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram | Meenakshi | ||
| 2008 | Chandranilekkoru Vazhi | Sulochana Kumaran | ||
| 2007 | Nagaram | Mayor Sreelatha Varma | ||
| 2007 | Avan Chandiyude Makan | Ealikutty | ||
| 2007 | Veeralipattu | Gayathri | ||
| 2007 | Pokkiri | Mrs. Mohammed Maideen Khan | ||
| 2007 | Malaikottai | Malar's mother | ||
| 2006 | Prajapathi | Narayanan's mother | ||
| 2006 | Pachakuthira | Akash's foster mother | ||
| 2006 | Chinthamani Kolacase | Lal Krishna's sister | ||
| 2006 | Thodamaley | Narmada | ||
| 2006 | Madhu | Jennifer | ||
| 2006 | Jayam | Bhanumathi | ||
| 2006 | Amirtham | Pasupathi Pillai's wife | ||
| 2005 | Naran | Sunanda | ||
| 2005 | Udayon | Malayalam | ||
| 2005 | Priyasakhi | Judge | ||
| 2005 | Anbe Vaa | Karthik's mother | ||
| 2005 | Aadum Koothu | Manimekhala's mother | ||
| 2004 | Arul | Ganapathy's wife | ||
| 2004 | Kovil | Angel's mother | ||
| 2003 | Villain | Rajalakshmi | ||
| 2003 | Vikatan | Ramu's mother | ||
| 2003 | Kadhal Sadugudu | Kausalya's mother | ||
| 2003 | Anbu | Veena's mother | ||
| 2002 | Roja Kootam | Bhumika's mom, inspector | Comeback film after her marriage | |
| 1997 | Sankeerthanam Pole | Joyamma | ||
| 1997 | Poonilamazha | Leena | ||
| 1996 | Kinnam Katta Kallan | Malayalam | ||
| 1996 | Priyam | Aunty | ||
| 1996 | Krishna | Anandhi | ||
| 1996 | Kaalam Maari Pochu | Lakshmi | ||
| 1996 | Gnanapazham | Professor Nirmala | ||
| 1995 | Thakshashila | Lakshmi | ||
| 1995 | Mumpe Parakkunna Pakshi | |||
| 1995 | Muddayi Muddugumma | Shobha | ||
| 1995 | Kidilol Kidilam | Raji | ||
| 1994 | Vaa Magale Vaa | Kalyani | ||
| 1994 | Rasa Magan | Chellachamy's wife | ||
| 1994 | Manathe Vellitheru | Julie | ||
| 1994 | Harichandanam | |||
| 1994 | Bheeshmacharya | Shanthi | ||
| 1993 | Yaadhavam | Jayanthi | ||
| 1993 | Sarovaram | Devu | ||
| 1993 | Pamaram | |||
| 1993 | Kudumbasneham | |||
| 1993 | Kondapalli Raja | Shanthi | ||
| 1993 | Janam | Gomathiyamma | ||
| 1992 | Enga Veetu Velan | Kalyani | ||
| 1992 | Vasudha | Vasudha | ||
| 1992 | Vasantha Malargal | Daisy | ||
| 1992 | Thirumathi Palanisamy | Jyothi | Guest Appearance | |
| 1992 | Palaivana Raagangal | |||
| 1992 | Nanna Shathru | Asha | ||
| 1992 | Idhuthanda Sattam | Lakshmi | ||
| 1992 | Harihara Puthiran | |||
| 1992 | Grihapravsam | Radhika | ||
| 1992 | David Uncle | Malathi | ||
| 1992 | Annan Ennada Thambi Ennada | Priyanka | ||
| 1992 | Annaamalai | Shanthi | ||
| 1991 | Nettippattam | Malayalam | ||
| 1991 | Guna | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Adayalam | Latha | ||
| 1991 | Vaidehi Kalyanam | Vasanthi | ||
| 1991 | Teneteega | Aparna | ||
| 1991 | Swanthwanam | Gayathri | ||
| 1991 | Sundarikakka | Princy John | ||
| 1991 | Sirai Kadhavugal | Durga | ||
| 1991 | Sigaram | Sukanya | ||
| 1991 | Sarpayagam | Santhi | ||
| 1991 | Pookkalam Varavayi | Nirmala | ||
| 1991 | Paattondru Ketten | Usha | ||
| 1991 | Nettipattom | Indu | ||
| 1991 | Nallathai Naadu Kekum | Radha | ||
| 1991 | Minor Raja | Seeta | ||
| 1991 | Kizhakkunarum Pakshi | Meera | ||
| 1991 | Irumbu Pookkal | Pavunnu | Guest Appearance | |
| 1991 | Gunaa | Rosie | ||
| 1990 | Vedikkai En Vadikkai | Neelaveni | ||
| 1990 | Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran | Radhika | ||
| 1990 | En Kadhal Kanmani | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Aye Auto | Malayalam | ||
| 1990 | Dasharatham | Annie | Winner: Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Varavu Nalla Uravu | Uma | ||
| 1990 | Thiyagu | Vidhya | ||
| 1990 | Sigappu Nirathil Chinnappoo | Kasturi | ||
| 1990 | Randam Varavu | Indu Jayakumar | ||
| 1990 | Puriyaadha Pudhir | Geetha Chakravarthi | ||
| 1990 | Paattukku Naan Adimai | Sandhya | ||
| 1990 | Oliyambukal | Usha | ||
| 1990 | Nangal Puthiyavargal | Bharathi | ||
| 1990 | Lal Salam | Stella | ||
| 1990 | In Harihar Nagar | Annie Philip/Sr Josephine | ||
| 1990 | Arhatha | Anju | ||
| 1990 | Aey Auto | Meenakshi | ||
| 1989 | Ramji Rao Speaking | Rani | ||
| 1989 | Thaya Tharama | Uma | ||
| 1989 | Thangamana Purushan | Sumalatha | ||
| 1989 | Thalaivanukkor Thalaivi | Thenmozhi | ||
| 1989 | Rudranetra | Swarnarekha | ||
| 1989 | Pillaikkaga | Kannamma | ||
| 1989 | Moodu Manthiram | Kalpana | ||
| 1989 | Kutravali | Radha | ||
| 1989 | Kakka Kadi | |||
| 1989 | Idhaya Geetham | Divya | ||
| 1989 | En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan | Vatsala | ||
| 1989 | Bala Gopaludu | Khantham | ||
| 1988 | Thambi Thanga Kambi | Uma | ||
| 1988 | Shenbagamae Shenbagamae | Shenbagam | ||
| 1988 | Raasave Unnai Nambi | Ranjitham | ||
| 1988 | Naan Sonnathey Sattam | Aasha | ||
| 1988 | Mappillai Sir | Uma | ||
| 1988 | Makkal Aanaiyittal | Kamala | ||
| 1988 | Kazhugumalai Kallan | |||
| 1988 | Katha Nayagan | Radha | ||
| 1988 | Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye | Shanthi | ||
| 1988 | En Bommukutty Ammavukku | Mercy | ||
| 1988 | Dhayam Onnu | Shanthi | ||
| 1987 | Veeran Veluthambi | Meghala | ||
| 1987 | Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan | Geetha | ||
| 1987 | Solvathellam Unmai | Rekha | ||
| 1987 | Poornachandra | Kumuda | ||
| 1987 | Ninaive Oru Sangeetham | Sandhya | ||
| 1987 | Megam Karuththirukku | Chithra | ||
| 1987 | Meendum Mahaan | Julie | ||
| 1987 | Krishnan Vandhaan | Sumathi | ||
| 1987 | Kavalan Avan Kovalan | Uma Chakravarthy | ||
| 1987 | Ini Oru Sudhanthiram | Kannamma | ||
| 1987 | Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai | Radha | ||
| 1987 | Enga Ooru Pattukaran | Kaveri | ||
| 1987 | Chinnamanikkuyile | Unknown | Unreleased | |
| 1987 | Arul Tharum Ayyappan | Lakshmi | ||
| 1987 | Aankalai Nambathey | Soorya | ||
| 1986 | Punnagai Mannan | Ranjani | ||
| 1986 | Kadalora Kavithaigal | Jennifer | Debut film | |
| 1986 | Namma Ooru Nalla Ooru | Seetha |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | My Perfectt Husband | Bharathi | Disney+ Hotstar | |
| 2024 | Kanyadanam | Rathnaprabha | Surya TV | |
| 2022 | Top Singer season 2 | Flowers TV | Judge | |
| 2022 | Comedy Stars Season 3 | Asianet | Judge | |
| 2022 | Bharathi Kannamma | Sharmila | Star Vijay | |
| 2021 | Red Carpet | Amrita TV | Mentor | |
| 2021 | Cooku with Comali (season 2) | Star Vijay | Guest | |
| 2021 | Bigg Boss Kondattam | Star Vijay | Guest | |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 4 | Star Vijay | Contestant | |
| 2019 | Cooku with Comali | Star Vijay | Contestant | |
| 2018 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Sun TV | Guest | |
| 2018 | Urvashi Theatres | Asianet | Mentor | |
| 2017 | Onnum Onnum Moonu | Mazhavil Manorama | Guest | |
| 2017 | Lal Salam | Amrita TV | Guest | |
| 2016 | Malayali Veetamma | Flowers TV | Judge | |
| 2016 | Comedy Super Nite | Flowers TV | Guest | |
| 2014 | Badai Bungalow | Asianet | Guest | |
| 2012 | Nakshathradeepangal | Kairali TV | Judge | |
| 2011 | Comedy Festival Season 1 | Mazhavil Manorama | Judge | |
| 2010 | Rani Maharani | Surya TV | Participant | |
| 2007 | Mandharam | Aparna | Kairali TV | |
| 2006 | Neelakkurinju Veendum Pookkunnu | Surya TV | ||
| 2006 | Kana Kaanum Kaalangal | Lakshmi | Vijay TV | |
| 2003 | Velan | Sun TV | ||
| 2001 | Ninne Pelladatha | Seetha | Gemini TV |
Show all 28 titles
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Micro Thodargal Macro Sinthanaigal - Savukkadi | Devanai | Raj TV | |
| 2000 | Micro Thodar Macro Sinthanaigal - Oru Kadayin Sila Kilai Kadaigal | Raj TV | ||
| 1996 | Sudigundalu | Gayathri | ETV |