Sukanya biography
Sukanya is an Indian film actress, born on 25 November 1972 in Chennai.
Sukanya's screen career began in 1991 with Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu, playing Krishnaveni.
Sukanya has appeared in 85 films and 17 television or streaming titles across Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Varavu (2026), DNA (2024), Thee Ivan (2023).
Honours include Filmfare Awards South.
- Born
- 25 November 1972 (age 53)
- Birthplace
- Chennai
- Work
- Actor, Television actor
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Telugu cinema
- Years active
- 1991 to present
- Awards
- Filmfare Awards South
Sukanya filmography
85 films and 17 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Varavu | Sister Daisy | ||
| 2024 | DNA | Lyrics | ||
| 2023 | Thee Ivan | Lakshmi | ||
| 2019 | Thirumanam | Manonmani | ||
| 2018 | Girlfriend | Bangla | ||
| 2017 | Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Shiva's mother | ||
| 2017 | Inayathalam | Chandrika | ||
| 2016 | Jambulingam 3D | Sadhana | ||
| 2015 | Srimanthudu | Harsha Vardhan's mother | ||
| 2014 | Aamayum Muyalum | Bhandaravathi | ||
| 2014 | My Life Partner | Dr. Leela Iyer | ||
| 2014 | Ennamo Nadakkudhu | Gayathri | ||
| 2014 | Chandra | Queen Sarala Devi | ||
| 2013 | Manikya Thamburattiyum Christmas Carolum | Step-mother | ||
| 2013 | Chandra | Queen Sarala Devi | ||
| 2012 | The Hitlist | Cameo | ||
| 2012 | Thirupati Thirukkural Thiruvizha | |||
| 2012 | Last Bench | Rosili | ||
| 2012 | Adhinayakudu | Ramakrishna Prasad's wife | ||
| 2009 | Azhagar Malai | Dancer | Guest appearance | |
| 2008 | Innathe Chintha Vishayam | Treesa | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress , Malayalam | |
| 2008 | Ellam Avan Seyal | LK's sister | ||
| 2008 | Aayudham Seivom | Leelavathi | ||
| 2007 | Thottal Poo Malarum | Periya Naayagi | ||
| 2007 | Munna | Kakha's second wife |
Show all 85 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Notebook | Sridevi's mother | ||
| 2006 | Sillunu Oru Kaadhal | Nirmala | ||
| 2005 | Udayon | Susiemol | ||
| 2005 | Sree | Telugu | ||
| 2005 | Sri | Sriram's mother | ||
| 2005 | Azhagu | Only lyrics and music | ||
| 2004 | Samba | Pasupathi's wife | ||
| 2004 | Campus | Priya | ||
| 2004 | Adi Thadi | Mrs.Surya | ||
| 2002 | Sri Bannari Amman | Dancer | Special appearance | |
| 2001 | Krishna Krishna | Bama | ||
| 2000 | Good Luck | Devi | ||
| 2000 | Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan | Shalini | ||
| 2000 | Unnai Kodu Ennai Tharuven | Surya's mother | ||
| 1999 | Swastham Grihabharanam | Ashwathi | ||
| 1998 | Rakthasakshikal Sindabad | Sivakami Ammal | ||
| 1998 | Manjukalavum Kazhinju | Shobha | ||
| 1998 | Amma Ammaayiyamma | Prabhavati | ||
| 1997 | Thambi Durai | Shenbagam | ||
| 1997 | Gopura Deepam | Meena | ||
| 1997 | Chandralekha | Chandra/Chandrika Varma | ||
| 1997 | Aahaa | Geetha | ||
| 1996 | Indian | Amirthavalli | ||
| 1996 | Thooval Kottaram | Sujatha | Choreography also | |
| 1996 | Senathipathi | Meenakshi | ||
| 1996 | Puthiya Parasakthi | Parasakthi | ||
| 1996 | Parivattam | Mahalakshmi | ||
| 1996 | Mahaprabhu | Mahalakshmi | ||
| 1996 | Kaanaakkinaavu | Sathi | ||
| 1996 | Gnanapazham | Aarthi | ||
| 1995 | Mr. Madras | Meera | ||
| 1994 | Vandicholai Chinraasu | Parvathi | ||
| 1994 | Seeman | Bakkiyam | ||
| 1994 | Sagaram Sakshi | Nirmala | ||
| 1994 | Raja Pandi | Rani Bhuvana | ||
| 1994 | Mahanadhi | Yamuna | ||
| 1994 | Khaidi No. 1 | Seetha | ||
| 1994 | Hero | Seetha | ||
| 1994 | Captain | Uma | Partially reshot in Tamil | |
| 1993 | Thalattu | Dr. Revathi | ||
| 1993 | Chinna Mapillai | Janaki | ||
| 1993 | Walter Vetrivel | Sumathi | Cinema Express Award for Best Actress , Tamil | |
| 1993 | Udan Pirappu | Bhavani | ||
| 1993 | Sakkarai Devan | Sarasu | ||
| 1993 | Karuppu Vellai | Swarna | ||
| 1993 | Chinna Jameen | Sathya | ||
| 1993 | Aadhityan | Rasathi | ||
| 1992 | Peddarikam | Janaki | ||
| 1992 | Chinna Gounder | Deivanai | ||
| 1992 | Thirumathi Palanisamy | Amsaveni | ||
| 1992 | Thambi Pondatti | Sumathi | ||
| 1992 | Solaiyamma | Solaiyamma | ||
| 1992 | Senthamizh Paattu | Durgadevi | ||
| 1992 | Kottai Vaasal | Vasanthi | ||
| 1992 | Ilavarasan | Poongothai | ||
| 1992 | Guru Brahma | Uma, Suma | Dual role | |
| 1992 | Apaaratha | Surya | ||
| 1992 | Amma Koduku | Rajakumari | ||
| 1991 | Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu | Krishnaveni | Debut film | |
| 1991 | MGR Nagaril | Shobana |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Shakthi IPS | Nurse Dharani | DD Podhigai | |
| 2019 | Comedy Stars season 2 | Judge | Asianet | |
| 2017 | Odi Vilayadu Papa | Judge | Kalaingar TV | |
| 2014 | Uravugal Sangamam | Singer | Raj TV | |
| 2012 | Super Kudumbam | Judge | Sun TV | |
| 2011 | Appanum Aathalum | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2010 | Adhiparasakthi | Adiparashakthi | Raj TV | (Re-telecast) 2017 |
| 2008 | 20 million Apple Star | Judge | Jeevan TV | |
| 2006 | Swami Ayyappan | Panthalam Maharani | Asianet Asianet Plus | (Re-telecast) 2016 to 2017 |
| 2005 | Kadalinakkare | Sukanya | Asianet | |
| 2005 | Devi | Surya TV | ||
| 2004 | Kadamattathu Kathanar | Neeli | Asianet Asianet Plus | (Re-telecast) 2016 to 2017 |
| 2003 | Anandham | Shanthi | Sun TV Zee Tamizh | (Re-telecast) 2014 to 2015 |
| 2000 | Jannal: Ammavukku Rendula Ragu | Mythili | Sun TV | |
| 2000 | Aaya | Vadivamma | DD Podhigai | |
| 1999 | Jannal Marabu Kavithaigal | Saroja | Sun TV | |
| 1996 | Judgement | Director | Tamil | Telefilm |