Shobana biography
Shobana is an Indian actress, born on 21 March 1970 in Thiruvananthapuram.
Shobana's screen career began in 1982 with Bhakta Dhruva Markandeya, playing Sunithi Devi.
Shobana has appeared in 166 films and 10 television or streaming titles across Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Ramayana: Part 1 (2026), Coolie (2025), Thudarum (2025).
Honours include Filmfare Awards South, National Film Award for Best Actress and Padma Shri in arts.
- Also known as
- Sobhana, Shobhana, Shobana Chandrakumar Pillai, Shobana Chandrakumar
- Born
- 21 March 1970 (age 56)
- Birthplace
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Work
- Actor, Dancer, Choreographer
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema
- Years active
- 1980 to present
- Awards
- Filmfare Awards South
- National Film Award for Best Actress
- Padma Shri in arts
- Padma Bhushan in Art
Shobana filmography
166 films and 10 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Ramayana: Part 1 | Kaikasi | ||
| 2025 | Coolie | Subhalakshmi | Photo appearance | |
| 2025 | Thudarum | Lalitha | ||
| 2024 | Kalki 2898 AD | Mariam | Also sung the song "Theme of Shambala" | |
| 2020 | Varane Avashyamund | Neena | ||
| 2014 | Kochadaiiyaan | Yaaghavi | ||
| 2013 | Thira | Dr. Rohini Pranab | ||
| 2012 | Podaa Podi | Veena | ||
| 2009 | Sagar alias Jacky Reloaded | Indu | ||
| 2008 | A Little Dream | Sundar's mother | ||
| 2008 | Mere Baap Pehle Aap | Anuradha "Anu" Joshi | ||
| 2007 | Apna Asmaan | Padmini Kumar | ||
| 2006 | Game | Uma | ||
| 2005 | Bharathchandran I.P.S. | Malayalam | ||
| 2005 | Makalkku | Killeri | ||
| 2004 | Mambazhakkalam | Indira | ||
| 2003 | Dance Like a Man | Ratna Parekh | ||
| 2002 | Mitr, My Friend | Lakshmi | Actress Revathy's directorial debut | |
| 2000 | Valliettan | Devi | ||
| 2000 | Sradha | Suma | ||
| 1999 | Agni Sakshi | Devaki Manampalli | ||
| 1998 | Swami Vivekananda | Dancer | ||
| 1997 | Superman | Nithya | ||
| 1997 | Surya Putrulu | Ragini | ||
| 1997 | Kalyana Kacheri | Gopika |
Show all 166 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Kaliyoonjal | Gowri | ||
| 1996 | Rajaputhran | Veni | ||
| 1996 | Kumkumacheppu | Indu | ||
| 1996 | Thuraimugam | Rukkumani | ||
| 1996 | Hitler | Gowri | ||
| 1996 | Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum | Alli | ||
| 1995 | Minnaminuginum Minnukettu | Radhika | ||
| 1995 | Sindoora Rekha | Arundhathi | ||
| 1995 | Mazhayethum Munpe | Uma Maheshwari | ||
| 1994 | Commissioner | Indu Kurup | ||
| 1994 | Thenmavin Kombath | Malayalam | ||
| 1994 | Pavithram | Meera | ||
| 1994 | Pakshe | Nandini Menon | ||
| 1994 | Minnaram | Neena | ||
| 1994 | Vishnu | Susanna Mathews | ||
| 1994 | Thenmavin Kombathu | Karthumbi | ||
| 1994 | Manathe Vellitheru | Merlin | ||
| 1993 | Meleparambil Aanveedu | Pavizham | ||
| 1993 | Maya Mayuram | Bhadra | ||
| 1993 | Manichitrathazhu | Ganga/Nagavalli | ||
| 1993 | Golanthara Vartha | Lekha | ||
| 1993 | Sivaratri | Gayatrhi | ||
| 1993 | Sivarathiri | Gayathri | ||
| 1993 | Rowdy Gaari Teacher | Malli | ||
| 1993 | Rendilla Poojari | Radha | ||
| 1993 | Rakshana | Padma | ||
| 1993 | Naga Jyoti | Naga rani | ||
| 1993 | Kannayya Kittayya | Saroja | ||
| 1992 | Pappayude Swantham Appoos | Bhama | ||
| 1992 | Appula Appa Rao | Subba Laxmi | ||
| 1992 | Surya Chakra | |||
| 1992 | Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam | Indu | ||
| 1992 | Hello Darling | Bharathi | ||
| 1992 | Gangwar | Pavithra | ||
| 1992 | Champion | Sandhya | ||
| 1992 | Asadhyulu | Jyoti | ||
| 1992 | Ahankari | Shobana | ||
| 1991 | Vasthuhara | Young Bhavani | ||
| 1991 | Ulladakkam | Annie | ||
| 1991 | Rowdy Alludu | Sita | ||
| 1991 | April 1st Vidudhala | Bhuvaneshwari | ||
| 1991 | Adayalam | Malini | ||
| 1991 | Thalapathi | Subhalakshmi | ||
| 1991 | Rowdy Gaari Pellam | Janaki | ||
| 1991 | Minor Raja | Santhana Lakshmi | ||
| 1991 | Manchi Roju | Padma | ||
| 1991 | Mahamayi | Mahamayi | ||
| 1991 | Keechu Raallu | Monica | ||
| 1991 | Kankettu | Sujatha | ||
| 1991 | Alludu Diddina Kapuram | Sita | ||
| 1990 | Sasneham | Saraswathi | ||
| 1990 | Nari Nari Naduma Murari | Shobha | ||
| 1990 | Kalikkalam | Annie | ||
| 1990 | Iyer the Great | Amala | ||
| 1990 | Innale | Maya/Gowri | ||
| 1990 | Alludugaru | Kalyani | ||
| 1990 | Shivashankar | Girija | ||
| 1990 | Sathya Vaakku | Meena | ||
| 1990 | Paapa Kosam | Swapna | ||
| 1990 | Neti Siddhartha | Jyoti | ||
| 1990 | Mallu Vetti Minor | Santhana Lakshmi | ||
| 1990 | Kokila | Kokila | ||
| 1990 | Engitta Mothathay | Mallika | ||
| 1989 | Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai | Geeta | ||
| 1989 | Siva | Parvathy | ||
| 1989 | Paattukku Oru Thalaivan | Shanthi | ||
| 1989 | Charithram | Cicily | ||
| 1989 | Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa | Radha | ||
| 1989 | Ponmana Selvan | Parvathy | ||
| 1989 | Naaga Panchami | Panchami | ||
| 1988 | Rudraveena | Lalita Shiva Jyoti | ||
| 1988 | Dhwani | Devi | ||
| 1988 | Abhinandana | Rani | ||
| 1988 | Vicharana | Anitha | ||
| 1988 | Vellanakalude Nadu | Radha | ||
| 1988 | Praja Pratinidhi | Bharathi | ||
| 1988 | Oru Vivaada Vishayam | Shobha | ||
| 1988 | Oray Thaai Oray Kulam | Easwari | ||
| 1988 | Mukthi | Radhika | ||
| 1988 | Janmandharam | Sridevi | ||
| 1988 | Idhu Namma Aalu | Bhanu | ||
| 1988 | Aryan | Aswathy | ||
| 1988 | Aparan | Ambili | ||
| 1988 | Alila Kuruvikal | Bhavana | ||
| 1987 | Vrutham | Nancy | ||
| 1987 | Kalam Mari Katha Mari | Ummu Kolzu | ||
| 1987 | Ajeyudu | Rekha | ||
| 1987 | Trimurtulu | Latha | ||
| 1987 | Nadodikattu | Radha | ||
| 1987 | Naalkavala | Sainabha | ||
| 1987 | Muvva Gopaladu | Krishna veni | ||
| 1987 | Muddula Manavudu | Hemalatha | ||
| 1987 | Marana Sasanam | Lalitha | ||
| 1987 | Manavadostunnaadu | Roopa | ||
| 1987 | Ithrayum Kaalam | Savithri | ||
| 1987 | Anantaram | Suma, Nalini | ||
| 1986 | Vikram | Radha | ||
| 1986 | T. P. Balagopalan M. A | Anitha | ||
| 1986 | Padayani | Radha | ||
| 1986 | Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku | Indu | ||
| 1986 | Abhayam Thedi | Meera/Miranda | ||
| 1986 | Vijrumbhana | Shobha | ||
| 1986 | Udayam Padinjaru | Renu | ||
| 1986 | Srimathi Kanuka | Swapna | ||
| 1986 | Rareeram | Meera | ||
| 1986 | Nyayavidhi | Geetha | ||
| 1986 | Kunjattakilikal | Usha | ||
| 1986 | Iniyum Kurukshethram | Lekha | ||
| 1986 | Ente Entethu Mathrem | Ambili | ||
| 1986 | Ee Kaikalil | Viji Balakrishnan | ||
| 1986 | Dagudu Moothalu | Radha | ||
| 1986 | Chilambu | Ambika | ||
| 1986 | Asthram | Padmini | ||
| 1986 | Aayiram Kannukal | Anu | ||
| 1986 | Aalorungi Arangorungi | Geetha | ||
| 1985 | Meenamasathile Sooryan | Revathi | ||
| 1985 | Rangam | Chandrika | ||
| 1985 | Yathra | Thulasi | ||
| 1985 | Eeran Sandhya | Prabha | ||
| 1985 | Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam | Sharada | ||
| 1985 | Anubandham | Vijayalakshmi | ||
| 1985 | Akkacheyude Kunjuvava | Mridula | ||
| 1985 | Vasantha Sena | Merlin | ||
| 1985 | Upaharam | Maggie Fernandez | ||
| 1985 | Thozhil Allengil Jail | Jalaja | ||
| 1985 | Thammil Thammil | Kavitha | ||
| 1985 | Oru Naal Innoru Naal | Rajani | ||
| 1985 | Marudhani | Marudhani | ||
| 1985 | Giri Baale | Neelaveni | ||
| 1985 | Ee Thanalil Ithiri Nerum | Soudamini | ||
| 1985 | Azhiyatha Bandhangal | Geetha | ||
| 1985 | Ayanam | Alice | ||
| 1985 | Avidathe Pole Ivideyum | Sujatha | ||
| 1984 | Enakkul Oruvan | Kalpana | ||
| 1984 | Marchandi Mana Chattalu | Uma | ||
| 1984 | Kanamarayathu | Sherly | ||
| 1984 | Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove | Subhadra | ||
| 1984 | Ghar Ek Mandir | Priya | ||
| 1984 | April 18 | Sobhana | Debut in lead role | |
| 1984 | Alakadalinakkare | Daisy | ||
| 1982 | Bhakta Dhruva Markandeya | Sunithi Devi | Children's film |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Subhadram | Zee Keralam | Serials Promo presenter | |
| 2023 | Seethayanam | Zee Keralam | Serials Promo presenter | |
| 2023 | Mayamayooram | Zee Keralam | Serials Promo presenter | |
| 2021 | Margazhi Thingal | YouTube | Music Video | |
| 2017 | Midukki | Mazhavil Manorama | Reality show as Judge | |
| 2015 | D 3 (Grand finale) | Mazhavil Manorama | Reality show as Judge | |
| 2010 | Super Jodi | Surya TV | Reality show as Judge | |
| 2010 | Jodi Number one season 5 | Vijay TV | Reality show as Judge | |
| 1999 | Uravugal | Vijay TV | Serial | |
| 1991 | Penn | DD Podhigai | Serial |