Suhasini Maniratnam biography
Suhasini Maniratnam is an Indian actress and director, born on 15 August 1961 in Chennai.
Suhasini Maniratnam's screen career began in 1980 with Nenjathai Killathe, playing Viji.
Suhasini Maniratnam has appeared in 243 films and 3 television or streaming titles across Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Charukesi (2026), Anantha (2026), The Verdict (2025).
Honours include Nandi Award, Filmfare Awards South and National Film Award for Best Actress.
Coming up next: Anchaam Pramaanam (2026).
- Also known as
- Suhasini, Suhasini Mani Ratnam, Suhasini Manirathnam
- Born
- 15 August 1961 (age 65)
- Birthplace
- Chennai
- Work
- Film actor, Film director, Screenwriter
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Telugu cinema
- Years active
- 1980 to present
- Awards
- Nandi Award
- Filmfare Awards South
- National Film Award for Best Actress
Suhasini Maniratnam filmography
244 films and 3 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Charukesi | Bhagyam | ||
| 2026 | Anchaam Pramaanam | Gracy | Filming | |
| 2026 | Anantha | Annapurna | ||
| 2025 | The Verdict | Elisa | ||
| 2025 | Madhuram Jeevamrutha Bindu | |||
| 2024 | Honeymoon Express | Tripura Sundari | ||
| 2023 | Spark Life | Dr. Indira | ||
| 2023 | Pookkaalam | Clara | ||
| 2023 | Mr. Pregnant | Doctor | ||
| 2022 | Monsoon Raaga | Hasini | ||
| 2022 | Malli Modalaindi | Suja | ||
| 2022 | Gurthunda Seethakalam | Dr. X | ||
| 2022 | Balamevvadu | Dr. Yashoda | ||
| 2021 | Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham | Khadeejumma | ||
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Jaya | ||
| 2020 | Varnapatala | Doctor | ||
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Valli | Amazon Prime anthology film; also director | |
| 2019 | Yatra | Sabitha Indra Reddy | ||
| 2019 | Yaana | Sujatha | ||
| 2019 | Suryakantham | Supriya | ||
| 2019 | Kee | Siddharth's mother | ||
| 2019 | Boomerang | Gowri Thiruselvan | ||
| 2019 | Ayushman Bhava | Harshini Prasad | ||
| 2018 | Abhi & Anu | Malayalam | ||
| 2018 | Tholi Prema | Aditya's mother |
Show all 244 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Touch Chesi Chudu | Shalini's mother | ||
| 2018 | Sollividava | Madhu's aunt | ||
| 2018 | Satya Gang | |||
| 2018 | Prema Baraha | Madhu's aunt | ||
| 2018 | Ambi Ning Vayassaytho | Nandini | ||
| 2017 | Vismaya | Mrs. Immanuel | ||
| 2017 | Solo | Mrs.Vidya Ramachandran | ||
| 2017 | Okkadu Migiladu | |||
| 2017 | Nibunan | Mrs.Emmanuel | ||
| 2017 | Masti Gudi | Chief Minister | ||
| 2017 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2 | Sister Lily | ||
| 2016 | Viraat | Chief Minister | ||
| 2016 | Preethiyalli Sahaja | |||
| 2016 | Naani | Suraksha | ||
| 2015 | Kanchana 2 | Channel MD | ||
| 2015 | Thani Oruvan | Tamil | ||
| 2015 | Salt Mango Tree | Deepika | ||
| 2015 | Love 24x7 | Dr. Sarayu | ||
| 2015 | Waiting | Pankaja | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Rebel | Anupama | ||
| 2015 | Masterpiece | Durga | ||
| 2014 | Sachin! Tendulkar Alla | Sakshi Dinesh | ||
| 2014 | Ramanujan | Komalatammal | Nominated, Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 2014 | Legend | Jaidev's mother | Cameo | |
| 2013 | Kalimannu | Dr. Sophy | ||
| 2013 | Myna | Doctor | ||
| 2013 | Minugurulu | Collector | ||
| 2013 | Baadshah | Baadshah's mother | ||
| 2012 | Gabbar Singh | Gabbar Singh's mother | Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress , Telugu | |
| 2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Suguna | ||
| 2011 | Seedan | Thangam | ||
| 2011 | Sanju Weds Geetha | Lakshmi | ||
| 2011 | Mathond Madhuvena | Malavika | ||
| 2011 | Bhale Mogudu Bhale Pellam | Madhavi | ||
| 2010 | Thillalangadi | Krishna's mother | ||
| 2010 | Eradane Maduve | Malavika | ||
| 2010 | Varudu | Sandy's mother | ||
| 2010 | School Master | Sneha | ||
| 2010 | Raavanan | |||
| 2010 | Leader | Rajeswari Devi | ||
| 2010 | Deadly-2 | |||
| 2009 | Makante Achan | Rema | ||
| 2009 | Nammal Thammil | Rosy IAS | ||
| 2009 | Vilapangalkkappuram | Dr. Mary Varghese | ||
| 2009 | Balam | Mahesh's sister-in-law | ||
| 2008 | Panduranga | Telugu | ||
| 2008 | Amma Cheppindi | Bose's mother | ||
| 2008 | Sangamam | Dr. Geetha | ||
| 2008 | Aegan | Shiva's mother | ||
| 2007 | Satham Podathey | Gynecologist | ||
| 2007 | Sri Mahalakshmi | Lakshmi's sister | ||
| 2007 | Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | Kanaka | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Kannada | |
| 2006 | Pachakuthira | Akash's mother | Photo appearance | |
| 2006 | Valliddari Vayasu Padahare | Puja's mother | ||
| 2006 | Seethakoka Chiluka | Collector | ||
| 2006 | Rakhi | Meenakshi Iyer | ||
| 2006 | Mohini 9886788888 | Mohini's mother | ||
| 2005 | Vacation | Celina | ||
| 2005 | O Gulabiye | |||
| 2004 | Shock | Exorcist | ||
| 2004 | Dost | Snehalatha | ||
| 2004 | Pedababu | Pedababu's mother | ||
| 2003 | Stumble | Nandini | English | |
| 2003 | Eera Nilam | Chinnathayi | ||
| 2003 | Vaseegara | Priya's Aunt | ||
| 2003 | Annavru | Gowri | ||
| 2003 | Abhimanyu | Janaki | ||
| 2002 | Nammal | Snehalatha | ||
| 2001 | Nuvvu Naaku Nachav | Sujatha | ||
| 2001 | Theerthadanam | Vinodini | Won, Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress | |
| 2001 | Ellara Mane Dosenu | Media reporter | ||
| 2001 | Chocolate | Saradha | ||
| 2000 | Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametham | Telugu | ||
| 2000 | Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | Lakshmi | ||
| 2000 | Swalpa Adjust Madkolli | |||
| 2000 | Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam | Vaani | ||
| 1999 | Vanaprastham | Subhadra Thamburatti | ||
| 1999 | Vishwa | Indu | ||
| 1999 | Varnachirukukal | Anjali Gupta | ||
| 1999 | Ganesh Vasanth | TV series | ||
| 1998 | Ooyala | |||
| 1998 | Uyire | Tamil dubbed version | ||
| 1998 | Padutha Theeyaga | Radha | ||
| 1998 | Manasichi Choodu | |||
| 1998 | Hendithghelthini | Radha | ||
| 1997 | Pelli Pandiri | Dr. Prabhavathi | ||
| 1997 | Nandhini | Nandhini | ||
| 1997 | Egire Pavuramaa | Telugu | ||
| 1997 | Amruthavarshini | Veena | ||
| 1997 | Iruvar | |||
| 1997 | Iddaru | Telugu dubbed version | ||
| 1997 | Ganga Yamuna | Cameo | ||
| 1997 | Egire Paavurama | Yashodhamma | ||
| 1997 | Bhaaratheeyam | Revathy | ||
| 1996 | Ramudochadu | Arundathi | ||
| 1996 | Irattai Roja | Geetha | ||
| 1996 | Hello Guru | |||
| 1995 | Indira | |||
| 1995 | Himapatha | Sumithra | ||
| 1994 | Shubha Lagnam | Telugu | ||
| 1994 | Subhalagnam | Meena | ||
| 1993 | Samooham | MLA Rajalekshmi | ||
| 1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | |||
| 1993 | Ratha Sarathi | Dr. Shakunthala | ||
| 1993 | Chinna Kannamma | Uma | ||
| 1992 | Akka Mogudu | |||
| 1991 | Thalapathi | |||
| 1991 | Penn | Also director | ||
| 1991 | Amma | Dharani | ||
| 1990 | Muthina Haara | Annapurna | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Kannada | |
| 1990 | Yama Dharmaraju | |||
| 1989 | Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Capt. Alice Cherian | ||
| 1989 | Thendral Puyalanadhu | Gautami | ||
| 1989 | Paape Maa Pranam | Aruna | ||
| 1989 | Mamathala Kovela | |||
| 1989 | En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan | Saradha | ||
| 1989 | Bala Gopaludu | Rekha | ||
| 1988 | Varasudochhadu | Annapurna | ||
| 1988 | Manchi Donga | Madhavi | ||
| 1988 | Dharmathin Thalaivan | Sumathi | ||
| 1988 | Aakhari Poratam | Sunadha Mala | ||
| 1988 | Suprabhatha | Hema | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Kannada | |
| 1988 | Ramudu Bheemudu | Swathi | ||
| 1988 | Oohakachavadam | Malathy | ||
| 1988 | Marana Mrudangam | Uthpala | ||
| 1988 | En Bommukutty Ammavukku | Lakshmi | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil | |
| 1988 | Chuttalabbayi | |||
| 1988 | Chattamto Chadarangam | Padma | ||
| 1988 | Bharya Bhartalu | Ashalatha | ||
| 1987 | Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal | Neena | ||
| 1987 | Manathil Uruthi Vendum | Nandini | ||
| 1987 | Aradhana | Jennifer | ||
| 1987 | Thene Manasulu | Radha | ||
| 1987 | Samsaram Oka Chadarangam | Uma | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Telugu | |
| 1987 | Punya Dampathulu | |||
| 1987 | Punnami Chandrudu | |||
| 1987 | President Gari Abbai | Latha | ||
| 1987 | Lawyer Suhasini | Suhasini | ||
| 1987 | Gouthami | Gouthami | ||
| 1987 | Ezhuthapurangal | Rajalakshmi | Won, Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress | |
| 1987 | Dhoorathu Pachai | |||
| 1987 | Brahma Nayudu | |||
| 1987 | Ananda Aradhanai | |||
| 1986 | Santhi Nivasam | Lekha | ||
| 1986 | Sirivennela | Subhashini | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Telugu | |
| 1986 | Kirathakudu | Swetha | ||
| 1986 | Chantabbai | Jwala | ||
| 1986 | Usha | Usha | ||
| 1986 | Sravana Sandhya | |||
| 1986 | Shanti Nivasam | |||
| 1986 | Rakshasudu | Sumatri | ||
| 1986 | Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil | Janani | ||
| 1986 | Pranamam | Usha/Thulasi | ||
| 1986 | Police Officer | Seetha | ||
| 1986 | Muddula Manavaralu | |||
| 1986 | Karpoora Deepam | Manasa | ||
| 1986 | Hosa Neeru | Bhavana | ||
| 1985 | Sindhu Bhairavi | Sindhu | Won, National Film Award for Best Actress | |
| 1985 | Sravanthi | Sravanthi | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Telugu | |
| 1985 | Siksha | Bhagyalakshmi | ||
| 1985 | Mugguru Mitrulu | |||
| 1985 | Manglya Bandham | |||
| 1985 | Maharaju | |||
| 1985 | Kongumudi | Susheela | ||
| 1985 | Katha Ithuvare | Rekha | ||
| 1985 | Jackie | |||
| 1985 | Dampatyam | Dr. Lalitha | ||
| 1985 | Bullet | Usha | ||
| 1984 | Swathi | Telugu | ||
| 1984 | Mangammagari Manavadu | Malli | ||
| 1984 | Ente Upasana | Lathika | ||
| 1984 | Challenge | Lakshmi | ||
| 1984 | Bandhana | Dr. Nandini | ||
| 1984 | Unni Vanna Divasam | Anu | ||
| 1984 | Thathamme Poocha Poocha | Kalyani | ||
| 1984 | Swati | Swathi | ||
| 1984 | Nirdhoshi | |||
| 1984 | Manishiko Charitra | |||
| 1984 | Justice Chakravarthy | Lakshmi | ||
| 1984 | Intiguttu | |||
| 1984 | Illalu Priyuralu | |||
| 1984 | Bava Maradallu | |||
| 1984 | Aparadhi | |||
| 1984 | Aksharangal | Bharathi | ||
| 1984 | Adigo Alladigo | |||
| 1984 | Aarorumariyathe | Sudha | ||
| 1983 | Adaminte Vaariyellu | Vasanthi | ||
| 1983 | Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu | Kavitha | Won, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Kannada | |
| 1983 | Thai Veedu | Geetha | ||
| 1983 | Maga Maharaju | |||
| 1983 | An Indian Dream | Tamil | ||
| 1983 | Veetile Raman Velile Krishnan | Chitti | ||
| 1983 | Uruvangal Maralam | Lakshmi | ||
| 1983 | Subha Muhurtham | |||
| 1983 | Puthiya Sangamam | |||
| 1983 | Poikkal Kudhirai | Guest appearance | ||
| 1983 | Oru Indhiya Kanavu | Anamika | ||
| 1983 | Mukku Pudaka | Mangatayaru | ||
| 1983 | Muddula Mogudu | Sarala | ||
| 1983 | Koodevide | Alice | ||
| 1983 | Bahudoorapu Batasari | Subhashini | ||
| 1983 | Apoorva Sahodarigal | |||
| 1982 | Nandri, Meendum Varuga | |||
| 1982 | Manchu Pallaki | Gita | ||
| 1982 | Kalyana Kalam | Geetha | ||
| 1982 | Vadivangal | |||
| 1982 | Thottal Sudum | |||
| 1982 | Marumagale Vazhga | Lakshmi | ||
| 1982 | Manishiko Charithra | Chithra | ||
| 1982 | Lottery Ticket | |||
| 1982 | Gopurangal Saivathillai | Arukkani | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil | |
| 1982 | Azhagiya Kanney | |||
| 1982 | Agaya Gangai | Sumathi | ||
| 1981 | Kotha Jeevithalu | Jothi | ||
| 1981 | Palaivana Solai | Geetha | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil | |
| 1981 | Madhumalar | |||
| 1981 | Kudumbam Oru Kadambam | Parvathi | ||
| 1981 | Deiva Thirumanangal | |||
| 1980 | Nenjathai Killathe | Viji | Debut film as an actress |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Soul Stories | Rani | Manorama Max | |
| 2024 | Jai Mahendran | Shobha | Sony LIV | |
| 2022 | Modern Love Hyderabad | Gangamma | Amazon Prime Video |