Vani Viswanath biography
Vani Viswanath is an Indian actress, born in Ollur.
Vani Viswanath's screen career began in 1986 with Mannukkul Vairam, playing Chinnathayee.
Vani Viswanath has 128 screen credits across Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Varavu (2026), Azadi (2025), Rifle Club (2024).
Honours include Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress.
- Also known as
- Vani Vishwanath
- Birthplace
- Ollur
- Work
- Actor, Equestrian
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema
- Years active
- 1986 to present
- Awards
- Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress
Vani Viswanath filmography
128 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Varavu | |||
| 2025 | Azadi | Rani | ||
| 2024 | Rifle Club | Ittiyanam | ||
| 2024 | Raajadhani Files | Farmer | ||
| 2024 | Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam | Sivamalli | ||
| 2020 | Orey Bujjiga | Chamundeswari | ||
| 2017 | Jaya Janaki Nayaka | Narayana's sister | ||
| 2014 | Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 | Malayalam | ||
| 2012 | Anandha Thollai | |||
| 2011 | Uppukandam Brothers Back In Action | Kochammini | ||
| 2011 | Ratnavali | |||
| 2011 | Manushyamrugam | Producer only | ||
| 2009 | Black Dalia | Daisy Wilfred IPS | ||
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | in the Title Song | Archive Footage Only | |
| 2006 | Chinthamani Kolacase | Adv.Pattammal | ||
| 2006 | Balram Vs Tharadas | MLA Rani | ||
| 2006 | Mudhu | |||
| 2005 | Idhaya Thirudan | Sudharani | ||
| 2002 | Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha | Unniyarcha | ||
| 2002 | Jaya | |||
| 2002 | Janam | Inspector Swapna | ||
| 2002 | India Gate | IPS Officer | ||
| 2002 | Ente Hridhayathinte Udama | Uma | ||
| 2002 | Ee Bhargavee Nilayam | Bhargavi | ||
| 2002 | Danny | Margarette |
Show all 128 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Bheri | Vasudha Nedungadi | ||
| 2002 | Akhila | Akhila | ||
| 2002 | Action No. 1 | Kiran | ||
| 2001 | Nagaravadhu | Sukanya | ||
| 2001 | Ee Nadu Innale Vaare | Malayalam | ||
| 2001 | Dany | Malayalam | ||
| 2001 | Ee Nadu Innale Vare | Beena Benjamin IPS | ||
| 2000 | The Gang | Kathy Saimon | ||
| 2000 | Susanna | Susanna | ||
| 2000 | Rapid Action Force | Adithya Varma IPS | ||
| 2000 | Ival Draupadi | Ajitha Madhavan | ||
| 2000 | Indriyam | Neeli | ||
| 2000 | India Gate | Parvathi Sharma | ||
| 1999 | James Bond | Dayana IPS | ||
| 1999 | Independence | Indu | ||
| 1999 | Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum | Jayanthi | ||
| 1999 | Ustaad | Commissioner Varsha Varma | ||
| 1999 | The Godman | Adv. Aswathy Menon | ||
| 1999 | Thachiledathu Chundan | Ambika | ||
| 1999 | Garshom | Sushama | ||
| 1999 | Captain | Renuka Varma | ||
| 1998 | Ilamura Thamburan | Urmila | ||
| 1998 | Harthaal | Malayalam | ||
| 1998 | The Truth | SP Meena Nambiar IPS | ||
| 1998 | Panchaloham | Jagadha | ||
| 1998 | Harthal | Mekhamala S Thampy | ||
| 1998 | Dravidan | Jiji Philipose | ||
| 1998 | Adavilo Arunakka | |||
| 1997 | Poothumbiyum Poovalanmarum | Nanditha | ||
| 1997 | The Good Boys | Cameo Appearance | ||
| 1997 | My India | Malavika | ||
| 1997 | Kilukil Pambaram | Sugandhi | ||
| 1997 | Kannur | Annie Rozario | ||
| 1997 | Janathipathyam | Maya Pillai | ||
| 1997 | Anubhoothi | Radha | ||
| 1996 | Man of the Match | Sonia | ||
| 1996 | Kaliveedu | Yamini Menon | ||
| 1996 | Swarnakireedam | Sindhu | ||
| 1996 | Mandrika Kuthira | Ancy Sunny | ||
| 1996 | Jung | Laxmi Saxena | ||
| 1996 | Hitler | Ammu | ||
| 1996 | Bhishma | Paro | ||
| 1995 | The King | Anuradha Mukharji | ||
| 1995 | Mannar Mathai Speaking | Meera Varma/Stella Fernandez | ||
| 1995 | Mangalam Veettil Manaseswari Gupta | Maya Surendran/Manaseswari Gupta | ||
| 1995 | Thakshashila | Amalendu | ||
| 1995 | Sipayi Lahala | Radhika | ||
| 1995 | God Father | Rani | ||
| 1994 | Zakhmi Sipahi | Priya | ||
| 1994 | Todi Kodallu | Jyoti | ||
| 1994 | Raitu Bharatam | Sita | ||
| 1994 | Presidentugari Alludu | Lavanya | ||
| 1994 | Prema & Co | Sundari | ||
| 1994 | Maro Quit India | Durga | ||
| 1994 | Gangmaster | Swapna | ||
| 1994 | Dongala Rajyam | Vyjayanthi | ||
| 1993 | Mama Kodalu | Deepa | ||
| 1993 | Prema Chitram Pelli Vichitram | Usha | ||
| 1993 | Ladies Special | Hema | ||
| 1993 | Joker | Usha Rani | ||
| 1992 | Gharana Mogudu | Bhavani | ||
| 1992 | Vadinagaari Gajulu | Janaki | ||
| 1992 | Seetapathi Chalo Tirupathi | Aliveelu Mangatayaru | ||
| 1992 | Samrat Ashoka | Tishya Raksha | ||
| 1992 | SP Teja | |||
| 1992 | Palleturi Pellam | Kanakadurga Devi | ||
| 1992 | Collector Gaari Alludu | Madhuri | ||
| 1992 | Alexander | Vaani | ||
| 1992 | Aadyaraathrikku Munpu | |||
| 1991 | Sarpayagam | Chitrangi | ||
| 1991 | Parishkaram | Jyothi | ||
| 1991 | Nenera Police | Vani | ||
| 1991 | Mangalya | Lavanya | ||
| 1991 | Irugillu Porugillu | Subbulu | ||
| 1991 | Chinna Kodalu | Durga | ||
| 1991 | Bombay Dada | Veena | ||
| 1990 | Prema Yuddham | Julie | ||
| 1990 | Sididedda Gandu | Anitha | ||
| 1990 | Rowdyism Nashinchali | Devi | ||
| 1990 | Ranabheri | Rosy | ||
| 1990 | Neti Dowrjanyam | Swathi | ||
| 1990 | Mama Alludu | Jaya | ||
| 1990 | Maa Inti Katha | Gouri | ||
| 1990 | Kondaveeti Rowdy | Rekha | ||
| 1990 | Kodama Simham | Bar servant | ||
| 1990 | Doctor Bhavani | Meghamala | ||
| 1990 | Dagudumuthala Dampathyam | Rekha | ||
| 1990 | Aayudham | Rangamma | ||
| 1989 | Simha Swapnam | Kavita | ||
| 1989 | Sanghu Pushpangal | Rosy | ||
| 1989 | Sahasame Naa Oopiri | Padmini | ||
| 1989 | Parashuram | Usha | ||
| 1989 | Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham | Sumithra | ||
| 1989 | Bhale Dampatulu | Vani | ||
| 1988 | Thaimel Aanai | Vijaya | ||
| 1988 | Poonthotta Kaavalkaran | Vidhya | ||
| 1988 | Nallavan | Radha | ||
| 1988 | Ithu Engal Neethi | |||
| 1988 | Evidence | Dahlia | ||
| 1988 | Dharma Teja | Vichya | ||
| 1988 | Chinni Krishnudu | |||
| 1987 | Mangalya Charthu | Sithara | Debut Film | |
| 1986 | Mannukkul Vairam | Chinnathayee |