Renuka biography
Renuka is an Indian actress, born in Srirangam.
Renuka's screen career began in 1985 with Porutham.
Renuka has appeared in 98 films and 15 television or streaming titles across Tamil cinema, Malayalam cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Maareesan (2025), Indian 2 (2024), Annapoorani (2023).
- Birthplace
- Srirangam
- Work
- Actor, Television actor
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Malayalam cinema, Telugu cinema
- Years active
- 1985 to present
Renuka filmography
98 films and 15 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Maareesan | Dhayalan's mother | Tamil | |
| 2024 | Indian 2 | Kanagalatha Thangavel | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Annapoorani | Saradha | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam | Ayesha | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Cobra | Bhavana's mother | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Vattam | Mano's mother | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Therkathi Veeran | Sarath's mother | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Ranga | Adithya's mother | Tamil | |
| 2022 | Anbarivu | Arivu's aunty | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Theerpugal Virkapadum | Dr. Aruna Stephen Raj | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Kalathil Santhippom | Anand's mother | Tamil | |
| 2020 | Psycho | Vasantha | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Dhanusu Raasi Neyargale | Pandiamma | Tamil | |
| 2019 | Dev | Geetha | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Seyal | Karthik's mother | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Koothan | Actress | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Kalavani Mappillai | Deva's mother | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Pokkiri Simon | Mahalakshmi | Malayalam | |
| 2017 | Karuppan | Karuppan's mother | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Kalavu Thozhirchalai | Yesotha Ramakrishnan | Tamil | |
| 2016 | Vetrivel | Sharatha | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Kanchana 2 | Nandhini's sister-in-law | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | Kamatchi | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Adhibar | Sia's mother | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Thirudan Police | Vishwa's mother | Tamil |
Show all 98 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Poojai | Manimekalai | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Namma Gramam | Thankam | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Nalanum Nandhiniyum | Rajalakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Kerala Nattilam Pengaludane | Unnikrishnan's mother | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Sigamani's mother | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Vanakkam Chennai | Ajay's mother | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Mathapoo | Karthik's mother | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Kaanchi | Bhagheerathi Amma | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Alex Pandian | Rani | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Gramam | Thankam | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Chattakaari | Sasi's mother | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Sweet Home | Arun's mother | Tamil | Short film |
| 2009 | Quick Gun Murugan | Kidnapped Mum | English | |
| 2009 | Guru En Aalu | Guru's mother | Tamil | |
| 2009 | Ayan | Kaveri Velusamy | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Mizhikal Sakshi | Ambili's mother | Malayalam | |
| 2008 | De Ingottu Nokkiye | Sathyabhama | Malayalam | |
| 2006 | Poi | Menaka | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Azhagai Irukkirai Bayamai Irukkirathu | Malar | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Samaantharangal | Raziya | Malayalam | |
| 1998 | Dhinamdhorum | Chandra | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Chitrashalabham | Geetha | Malayalam | |
| 1997 | Aattuvela | Sugandhi | Malayalam | |
| 1997 | Vamsam | Malayalam | ||
| 1997 | Guru | Ramanagan's sister | Malayalam | |
| 1997 | Bharatheeyam | Sebastian's wife | Malayalam | |
| 1996 | Kalki | Karpagam | Tamil | |
| 1996 | The Prince | Indhu | Malayalam | |
| 1996 | Sathyabhaamaykkoru Pranayalekhanam | Thatri | Malayalam | |
| 1996 | Meghasangeehtam | Malayalam | ||
| 1996 | Mahathma | Ramakrishna Kurup's daughter | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Thakshashila | Sheela Nambiar | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Nirnayam | Rajan's wife | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Chantha | Sherly | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Agrajan | Kunjulakshmi | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Achan Kombathu Amma Varampathu | Sumithra | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Rajadhani | Parvathy's sister | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Pavithram | Nirmala Ramakrishnan(Nimmy) | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Magalir Mattum | Pandian's wife | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Kudumba Vishesham | Urmila | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Commissioner | Malayalam | ||
| 1994 | Chukkan | Leela | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Vatsalyam | Ambika | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | Seethalakshmi | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Theeram Thedunna Thirakal | Malayalam | ||
| 1993 | Sthreedhanam | Vidya's sister | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Rojavai Killathe | Sathasivam's wife | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Porutham | Malayalam | ||
| 1993 | Periyamma | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Mafia | Uma | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Chenkol | Malayalam | ||
| 1993 | Butterflies | Saradha | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Asadhyuraalu | Telugu | ||
| 1993 | Ammayane Sathyam | Parvathi's mother | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | Anni | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Sugamana Sumaigal | Kalyani | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Sargam | Kunjulakshmi | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Kudumbasammetham | Devu | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Daddy | Alice | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Congratulations Miss Anitha Menon | Malayalam | ||
| 1992 | Chinna Marumagal | Shanthi | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Aval Ariyadhe | Dr. Sumam | Malayalam | |
| 1991 | Tholi Poddu | Telugu | ||
| 1991 | Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu | Thaayamma | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Adwaytham | Krishnan Kutty Menon's wife | Malayalam | |
| 1991 | Abhimanyu | Savithri | Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Thangaikku Oru Thalattu | Kasthuri (Stella) | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Kuttettan | Thomas Chacko's girlfriend | Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Brahma Rakshass | Karthika | Malayalam | |
| 1989 | Samsara Sangeetham | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Maduraikara Thambi | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | En Thangai Kalyani | Tamil | credited as Renu | |
| 1985 | Porutham | Tamil |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Paper Rocket | Valliamma | ZEE5 | |
| 2014 | Nenjathai Killadhe | Zee Tamil | ||
| 2013 | Naduvula Konjam Thukkatha Kaanum | (Female lead role) | Singapore Tamil drama broadcast on MediaCorp Vasantham | |
| 2012 | Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri | Amutha (female lead role) | Kalaignar TV | |
| 2011 | Parinayam (Malayalam) | Second mother of heroine | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2008 | Sivasakthi | Sivagami | SUN TV | |
| 2008 | Ganga Yamuna Saraswathy Sangamam | SUN TV | ||
| 2003 | Sahana Sindhu Bairavi Part-II | Meera | Jaya TV | |
| 1999 | Kasalavu Nesam | Sun TV | ||
| 1998 | Jannal-Sila Nijangal Sila Nyayangal | Sun TV | ||
| 1998 | Ganga Yamuna Saraswati | Raj TV | ||
| 1996 | Premi | Premi | Sun TV | |
| 1996 | Kaiyalavu Manasu | Manjula | Sun TV | |
| 1996 | Kadhal Pagadai | Girija | Sun TV | |
| 1996 | Air Bus | Rajasri Tamil |