Tara biography
Tara is an Indian film actress, born on 4 March 1965 in Karnataka.
Tara's screen career began in 1984 with January 1.
Tara has appeared in 284 films and 7 television or streaming titles across Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Uttara (2026), Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala (2026), Vaamana (2025).
Honours include Filmfare Awards South, Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Kannada and National Film Award for Best Actress.
Coming up next: A for Anand (2026), Criminal (2026).
- Also known as
- Anuradha
- Born
- 4 March 1965 (age 61)
- Birthplace
- Karnataka
- Work
- Actor, Film producer, Social worker, Politician
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Telugu cinema
- Awards
- Filmfare Awards South
- Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Kannada
- National Film Award for Best Actress
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress , Kannada
Tara filmography
286 films and 7 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Uttara | Judge | ||
| 2026 | Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala | Brundavva | ||
| 2026 | Criminal | Upcoming | ||
| 2026 | A for Anand | Upcoming | ||
| 2025 | Vaamana | |||
| 2025 | Marutha | Eeshwar's mother | ||
| 2024 | Kotee | Kotee's mother | ||
| 2023 | Tagaru Palya | Shantha | ||
| 2023 | Bad Manners | Lakshmamma | ||
| 2022 | Dandi | |||
| 2021 | Tom And Jerry | |||
| 2021 | Mugilpete | Raja's mother | ||
| 2021 | Badava Rascal | Shankar's mother | ||
| 2020 | Pogaru | Kannada | ||
| 2020 | Shivarjuna | Shiva's mother | ||
| 2019 | Sinnga | Janakamma | ||
| 2019 | Ellidde Illi Tanaka | Lakshmi | ||
| 2019 | Bharaate | Jagan's mother | ||
| 2019 | Aadi Lakshmi Puraana | Shanthamma | ||
| 2018 | Savitribai Phule | |||
| 2018 | Hebbet Ramakka | Ramakka | ||
| 2018 | Atharva | |||
| 2017 | Sathriyan | Niranjana's mother | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Gapallondu Cinema | |||
| 2017 | Bharjari | Nimmi |
Show all 286 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Golisoda | |||
| 2016 | Madamakki | Ratna | ||
| 2016 | CBI Sathya | |||
| 2015 | Octopus | |||
| 2014 | Ulidavaru Kandanthe | Ratna | ||
| 2013 | Galaate | |||
| 2013 | Shravani Subramanya | Anuradha | ||
| 2012 | Maattrraan | Sudha | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Samsaaradalli Golmaal | |||
| 2012 | Golmal Gayathri | |||
| 2012 | Bhageerathi | Udaya Award for Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2011 | Sogasugara | |||
| 2011 | Panchamrutha | Shanthi | segment: "Ondu Kanasu: a dream" | |
| 2011 | Mathond Madhuvena | |||
| 2011 | Kirataka | Nandisha's mother | ||
| 2011 | Kempegowda | Kavya's mother | ||
| 2011 | Jolly Boy | Lakshmi | ||
| 2010 | Eradane Maduve | |||
| 2010 | School Master | |||
| 2010 | Niranthara | |||
| 2010 | Modalasala | Paaru | ||
| 2010 | Kunidu Kunidu Baare | |||
| 2010 | Jotheyagi Hithavagi | |||
| 2009 | Prashne | |||
| 2009 | Nirudyogi | |||
| 2009 | Brahmacharigalu Saar Brahmacharigalu | |||
| 2009 | Birugaali | |||
| 2009 | Abhimani | Lakshmi | ||
| 2008 | Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu | Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Jnanajyothi Sri Siddaganga | |||
| 2008 | Ganga Kaveri | Ganga's mother | Guest appearance | |
| 2008 | Aramane | Savitri | ||
| 2007 | Vidyarthi | |||
| 2007 | Shri Kshetra Kaivara Thathaiah | Suvarna Film Award for Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 2007 | Right Adre | |||
| 2007 | Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | Jummi | ||
| 2007 | Ee Bandhana | Sukanya | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress , Kannada | |
| 2007 | Deepa | |||
| 2006 | Pandavaru | |||
| 2006 | Mata | Chandra's lover | ||
| 2006 | Eesha | |||
| 2006 | Cyanide | Mridula | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress | |
| 2006 | Care of Footpath | Saraswati | ||
| 2005 | Hasina | Hasina | National Film Award for Best Actress | |
| 2005 | Siddhu | Sowmya | ||
| 2005 | Samarasimha Nayaka | |||
| 2005 | Pandu Ranga Vittala | Sarala | ||
| 2005 | Namma Basava | |||
| 2005 | Karnana Sampathu | |||
| 2005 | Dr. B. R. Ambedkar | Ramabai Ambedkar | ||
| 2005 | Deadly Soma | Parvathi | ||
| 2005 | Auto Shankar | |||
| 2004 | Saradara | |||
| 2004 | Roshagni | |||
| 2004 | Nalla | Dr. Sarala Desai | ||
| 2004 | Naari Munidare Gandu Paraari | |||
| 2004 | Jyeshta | |||
| 2004 | Devasura | |||
| 2004 | Aagodella Olledakke | |||
| 2003 | Shravana Sambhrama | |||
| 2003 | Paris Pranaya | Seetha | ||
| 2003 | Ondagona Baa | |||
| 2003 | Hey Nan Bheeshma Kano | Lakshmi | ||
| 2002 | Sri Krishna Sandhana | |||
| 2002 | Ninagagi | Rukkamma | ||
| 2002 | Mathadana | Lakshmi | ||
| 2002 | Karmugilu | Gowri | ||
| 2002 | Galate Maduve | |||
| 2002 | Daddy No.1 | |||
| 2002 | Balarama | |||
| 2001 | Diggajaru | Gowri | ||
| 2001 | Neelambari | |||
| 2001 | Namma Samsara Ananda Sagara | |||
| 2001 | Kothigalu Saar Kothigalu | Actress | ||
| 2001 | Amma | |||
| 2000 | Munnudi | Rukhiya | ||
| 2000 | Tiger Padmini | |||
| 2000 | Swalpa Adjust Madkolli | |||
| 2000 | Kadlimatti Station Master | |||
| 2000 | Hagalu Vesha | |||
| 2000 | Galate Aliyandru | |||
| 2000 | Deveeri | Guest appearance | ||
| 2000 | Devara Maga | Sundari | ||
| 1999 | Tharikere Erimele | Guest appearance | ||
| 1999 | Premotsava | Shanti | ||
| 1999 | Kanooru Heggadithi | Subbamma | ||
| 1999 | Final Judgement | |||
| 1999 | Durga Shakti | |||
| 1999 | Chandrodaya | Divya's sister-in-law | ||
| 1998 | Yaare Neenu Cheluve | Mary | ||
| 1998 | Sri Siddharooda Mahime | |||
| 1998 | O Gandasare Neeveshtu Olleyavaru | |||
| 1998 | High Command | |||
| 1998 | Hendithghelthini | |||
| 1998 | Gadibidi Krishna | |||
| 1998 | Anthargami | |||
| 1997 | Vimochane | |||
| 1997 | Kandalli Gundu | |||
| 1997 | Jackie Chan | |||
| 1997 | Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda | |||
| 1997 | Central Jail | |||
| 1997 | Amrutha Varshini | Vimala | ||
| 1996 | Veerabhadra | |||
| 1996 | Surya Puthra | |||
| 1996 | Sipayi | |||
| 1996 | Saakida Gini | |||
| 1996 | Nirnaya | |||
| 1996 | Nannaseya Nandini | |||
| 1996 | Muddina Sose | |||
| 1996 | Mouna Raga | |||
| 1996 | Karadipura | |||
| 1996 | Jeevanadhi | |||
| 1996 | Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata | |||
| 1996 | Dhani | Guest appearance | ||
| 1996 | Aadithya | Inspector | ||
| 1995 | Operation Antha | |||
| 1995 | Thumbida Mane | Geetha | ||
| 1995 | Shubha Lagna | |||
| 1995 | Ravitheja | |||
| 1995 | Professor | |||
| 1995 | Nilukada Nakshatra | |||
| 1995 | Mister Abhishek | Revathi | ||
| 1995 | Mana Midiyithu | |||
| 1995 | Killer Diary | |||
| 1995 | Hello Sister | Guest appearance | ||
| 1995 | Eshwar | |||
| 1995 | Chinnada Raja | |||
| 1995 | Bhavani | |||
| 1994 | Yarigu Helbedi | |||
| 1994 | Sammilana | |||
| 1994 | Praja Shakti | |||
| 1994 | Poorna Sathya | |||
| 1994 | Hettha Karulu | |||
| 1994 | Gandhada Gudi Part 2 | Marappa's wife | ||
| 1994 | Bhuvaneshwari | |||
| 1994 | Apoorva Samsara | |||
| 1994 | Alexander | |||
| 1993 | Muddina Maava | |||
| 1993 | Sidukabeda Singari | |||
| 1993 | Shrungara Raja | |||
| 1993 | Server Somanna | Guest appearance | ||
| 1993 | Sarkarakke Savaal | |||
| 1993 | Prana Snehitha | |||
| 1993 | Munjaneya Manju | Hema | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 1993 | Mojina Maduve | |||
| 1993 | Manikantana Mahime | |||
| 1993 | Mahendra Varma | |||
| 1993 | Love Training | |||
| 1993 | Khaidi No.407 | |||
| 1993 | Karimaleya Kaggathalu | |||
| 1993 | Jwala | |||
| 1993 | Bhavya Bharatha | |||
| 1993 | Bhagavan Sri Saibaba | Lakshmi | ||
| 1993 | Apoorva Jodi | |||
| 1992 | Belli Kalungura | Tunga | ||
| 1992 | Vajrayudha | |||
| 1992 | Undu Hoda Kondu Hoda | Rukmini | ||
| 1992 | Roshagara | |||
| 1992 | Prema Sangama | |||
| 1992 | Police File | |||
| 1992 | Nagaradalli Nayakaru | |||
| 1992 | Malashree Mamashree | Tara | ||
| 1992 | Halli Meshtru | Teacher's wife | Cameo role | |
| 1992 | Gili Bete | |||
| 1992 | Banni Ondsala Nodi | |||
| 1991 | Sundara Kanda | |||
| 1991 | Shwethagni | |||
| 1991 | Rollcall Ramakrishna | |||
| 1991 | Nanagu Hendthi Beku | |||
| 1991 | Nagu Nagutha Nali | |||
| 1991 | Nagini | |||
| 1991 | Maneli Ili Beedeeli Huli | |||
| 1991 | Krama | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress | ||
| 1991 | Khiladi Gandu | |||
| 1991 | Karnana Sampathu | |||
| 1991 | Kadana | |||
| 1991 | Ide Police Belt | |||
| 1991 | Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police | Rukmini "Rukku" | ||
| 1991 | Golmaal Part 2 | Meera | ||
| 1991 | C. B. I. Shiva | Ranjini | ||
| 1991 | Brahmarshi Viswamitra | Sakunthala's friend | Telugu | |
| 1991 | Aranyadalli Abhimanyu | |||
| 1991 | Anatha Rakshaka | |||
| 1990 | Sri Sathyanarayana Pooja Phala | |||
| 1990 | Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar | Muthappa's wife | Tamil | |
| 1990 | Sididedda Gandu | |||
| 1990 | Sathiyavakku | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Raja Kempu Roja | |||
| 1990 | Policena Hendthi | |||
| 1990 | Nigooda Rahasya | |||
| 1990 | Neti Siddhartha | Rekha | Telugu | |
| 1990 | Neene Nanna Jeeva | |||
| 1990 | Muraligana Amruthapana | |||
| 1990 | Maheshwara | |||
| 1990 | Maa Inti Katha | Telugu | Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 1990 | Khiladi Thatha | |||
| 1990 | Kaliyuga Krishna | |||
| 1990 | Kaliyuga Abhimanyudu | Padma | Telugu | |
| 1990 | Ivalentha Hendthi | |||
| 1990 | Challenge | |||
| 1990 | Chakra | |||
| 1990 | Amrutha Bindu | |||
| 1990 | Agni Divya | |||
| 1989 | Sura Sundaranga | |||
| 1989 | Sarvabhoumudu | Usha | Telugu | |
| 1989 | Raja Yuvaraja | |||
| 1989 | Premagni | |||
| 1989 | Poli Huduga | |||
| 1989 | Padmavyuha | |||
| 1989 | Hendthighelbedi | |||
| 1989 | En Swamy Aliyandre | |||
| 1989 | Doctor Krishna | Chanchala | ||
| 1989 | Deva | Sujatha | ||
| 1989 | C.B.I. Shankar | Actress | Guest appearance | |
| 1989 | Bidisada Bandha | Aruna | ||
| 1989 | Avathara Purusha | |||
| 1989 | Anthintha Gandu Nanalla | Kamala | ||
| 1988 | Avale Nanna Hendthi | Gayathri | ||
| 1988 | Thayigobba Karna | |||
| 1988 | Thayi Karulu | |||
| 1988 | Sangliyana | |||
| 1988 | Ranaranga | Bhavana | ||
| 1988 | Pelli Chesi Choodu | Seeta | Telugu | |
| 1988 | Mutthaide | |||
| 1988 | Meenakshi Mane Meshtru | |||
| 1988 | Mathrudevobhava | |||
| 1988 | Kote | |||
| 1988 | Kampana | |||
| 1988 | Dharmapathni | |||
| 1988 | Agni Natchathiram | Mallika | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Thulasi | Ponni | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Thayi | Guest appearance | ||
| 1987 | Shubha Milana | |||
| 1987 | Sankeertana | Telugu | ||
| 1987 | Ravana Rajya | |||
| 1987 | Nayakan | Shakila | Tamil | |
| 1987 | Mukhavada | |||
| 1987 | Mr. Raja | |||
| 1987 | Lorry Driver | |||
| 1987 | Kurukshetra | |||
| 1987 | Karunamayi | |||
| 1987 | Bhadrakali | |||
| 1987 | Bala Nouke | |||
| 1987 | Anthima Ghatta | |||
| 1986 | Thavaru Mane | |||
| 1986 | Sundara Swapnagalu | |||
| 1986 | Satkaara | |||
| 1986 | Samsarada Guttu | |||
| 1986 | Mathondu Charithre | |||
| 1986 | Maneye Manthralaya | |||
| 1986 | Madhura Bandhavya | |||
| 1986 | Hennina Koogu | |||
| 1986 | Guri | |||
| 1986 | Ella Hengasarinda | |||
| 1986 | Brahmastra | Mala | ||
| 1986 | Bete | Guest appearance | ||
| 1986 | Anand | Asha | ||
| 1985 | Thulasidala | Anitha | ||
| 1985 | Bullet | Telugu | ||
| 1984 | January 1 | Tamil | ||
| 1984 | Ingeyum Oru Gangai | Maruthayi | Tamil |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Naavu Nammavaru | Judge | Kannada | |
| 2021 | Raja Rani | Judge | Kannada | |
| 2021 | Nannamma Super Star | Judge | Kannada | |
| 2007 | Mega Bangarada Bete | Host | Kannada | |
| 2002 | Sarojini | Kannada | ||
| 2002 | Parva | Kannada | ||
| 1993 | Mikhaelinte Santhathikal | Malayalam |