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Uma (Tamil actress)
Tamil socialite, television and movie actress and T. V. anchor
Uma (Tamil actress) biography
Uma (Tamil actress) is a Tamil socialite, television and movie actress and T. V. anchor, born in Chennai.
Uma (Tamil actress)'s screen career began in 1990 with Vanakkam Tamizhagam.
Uma (Tamil actress) has appeared in 46 films and 20 television or streaming titles across Tamil cinema, Malayalam cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Sandakari (2026), Heartin (2026), Madha Gaja Raja (2025).
- Also known as
- Uma Padmanabhan
- Birthplace
- Chennai
- Work
- Actor, News presenter, Socialite, Television actor
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Malayalam cinema, Telugu cinema
Uma (Tamil actress) filmography
46 films and 20 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Sandakari | Vetri's mother | ||
| 2026 | Heartin | Varalakshmi | ||
| 2025 | Madha Gaja Raja | Judge | ||
| 2024 | Nirangal Moondru | Ilakkiya | ||
| 2023 | Theerkadarishi | |||
| 2022 | Therkathi Veeran | |||
| 2021 | Sabhaapathy | Leelavathi | ||
| 2021 | Kasada Thapara | Streaming release | ||
| 2021 | Iruvar Ullam | Sambavi's mother | ||
| 2020 | Taana | Shakthi's mother | ||
| 2019 | NGK | Viji | ||
| 2019 | Kaappaan | Mrs. Varma, Chandrakanth's wife | ||
| 2019 | A1 | Divya's Mother | ||
| 2018 | Yenda Thalaiyila Yenna Vekkala | Praveen's mother | ||
| 2018 | Kaatrin Mozhi | Saroja Maamy | ||
| 2018 | Ghajinikanth | Lakshmi | ||
| 2016 | Uyire Uyire | Priya's mother | ||
| 2016 | Thozha | Swathi's mother-in-law | ||
| 2016 | Oopiri | Swathi's mother-in-law | Telugu film | |
| 2015 | Thakka Thakka | Sarasu | ||
| 2014 | Thirudan Police | AC's wife | ||
| 2014 | Marumugam | |||
| 2013 | Yaaruda Mahesh | Shiva's mother | ||
| 2013 | Ragalaipuram | Velu's mother | ||
| 2013 | Puthagam | Divya's mother |
Show all 46 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Kalyana Samayal Saadham | Meera's mother | ||
| 2012 | Ethiri En 3 | Tamil | ||
| 2012 | Aarohanam | Jay | ||
| 2012 | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | Gayatri | ||
| 2012 | Nanban | Mrs Ramakrishnan | ||
| 2012 | Mirattal | Babloo's mother | ||
| 2011 | Venghai | Rajalingam's wife | ||
| 2011 | Engeyum Kadhal | Kamal's mother | Special appearance in the song "Dhimu Dhimu" | |
| 2011 | Aanmai Thavarael | Vetri's mother | ||
| 2010 | The Thriller | Meera's mother | Malayalam film | |
| 2010 | Virudhagiri | Priya's mother | ||
| 2010 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Mrs Sivakumar | ||
| 2010 | Uthamaputhiran | Sundari Raghavan | ||
| 2007 | Vel | Vel's and Vasu's relative | ||
| 2007 | Unnale Unnale | Karthik's sister | Guest appearance | |
| 2007 | Thullal | Shruthika's mother | ||
| 2007 | Sivi | |||
| 2007 | Sivaji | Mrs Jyothi Ramalingam | ||
| 2002 | Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke! | Uma | ||
| 2000 | Kandukondain Kandukondain | Interviewer | ||
| 1998 | Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen | Uma | Guest appearance |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Heart Beat | Dr.Saranya (Chief Doctor of RK Hospital) | Jio Hotstar | |
| 2025 | Malli | Advocate Devasena (Special Appearance) | Sun TV | |
| 2023 | Modhalum Kaadhalum | Kaveri | Star Vijay | |
| 2022 | Iniya | Lakshmi (Extended Special Appearance) | Sun TV | |
| 2021 | Start Music | Contestant | Star Vijay | |
| 2021 | Poova Thalaiya | Contestant | Sun TV | |
| 2020 | Chithi 2 | Gowri | Sun TV | |
| 2019 | Fingertip (Web Series) | Mrs. Pramod | ZEE5 | |
| 2018 | Priyamanaval | Radha | Sun TV | |
| 2017 | Poove Poochudava | Godavari | Zee Tamil | |
| 2016 | Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa | Kalyani | Star Vijay | |
| 2015 | Chellame Chellam | Host | Jaya TV | |
| 2015 | Batman Returns... To Chennai | The Middle Ages | Talia / Uma Aunty | Put Chutney | |
| 2013 | Oru Thaayin Sabatham | Host | Zee Tamil | |
| 2009 | Super Singer Junior Season 2 | Host | Vijay TV | |
| 2008 | Kasthuri | Sun TV | ||
| 2005 | Nilavai Pidippom | Suguna | Raj TV | |
| 2002 | Veetukku Veedu Looty | Indira | Jaya TV | |
| 2000 | Micro Thodar-Oru Kudumbam Oru Ragasiyam | Raj TV | ||
| 1990 | Vanakkam Tamizhagam | Host | Sun TV |