Anuradha (actress)

Anuradha (born Sulochana Devi) is an Indian film and television actress. She was mainly active in the 1980s and 1990s. She was known for her item numbers. She has acted in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi and Oriya-language films.

Anuradha
Born
Sulochana Devi

Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
Occupations
Spouse
Sathish Kumar
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(m. 1987; died 2007)​
Children2 (Abhinayashree, Kalicharan)
Parents
  • Krishna Kumar (father)
  • Saroja Devi (mother)

Career

Sulochana was introduced to the film industry by director K. G. George at the age of 13. Even at that age she was very tall, he gave her the name Anuradha. She was the tallest actress at that time. She started off as a heroine and later moved on to doing item numbers. Even with that imposing height, Anuradha could act in over 700 films, which is a great achievement even when most of her co-actors or heroes were far shorter than her. She is trained in martial arts and she did her action roles without any dupe. She was a motorcycle rider, who rode Java, Enfield bullet and other motorcycles. She was also seen in few Sun TV serials, including Thangam, Kannana kanne, Muthaaramand Deivamagal.

Personal life

Anuradha was born to Krishna Kumar, a choreographer, and Saroja Devi, a hairdresser for actresses in films. Her father is a Marathi and her mother is from Andhra Pradesh.[1] She was married to Sathish Kumar in 1987, who was a dance director. They had two children Abhinayashree (born 1988) and Kalicharan (born 1991), who have appeared as actors.[2]

However, Kumar met with a motorcycle accident on 7 November 1996, which caused massive damage to his brain and he died in 2007 due to heart attack.[3]

Partial filmography

Tamil
  1. Gethu (2016)
  2. Super Da (2004)
  3. Winner (2003)
  4. Ivan (2002)
  5. Thedinen Vanthathu (1997)
  6. Dhinamum Ennai Gavani (1997)
  7. The Terrorist (1997)
  8. Rajali (1996)
  9. Chinna Mani (1995)
  10. Ponmaalai Pozhudhu (1993)
  11. Sathiyam Adhu Nichayam (1992)
  12. Vanakkam Vathiyare (1991)
  13. Pudhu Mappillai (1989)
  14. Sangu Pushpangal (1989)
  15. Rettai Kuzhal Thuppaki (1989)
  16. Thendral Puyalanadhu (1989)
  17. Veerapandiyan (1987)
  18. Raja Mariyadhai (1987)
  19. Makkal En Pakkam (1987)
  20. Anjatha Singam (1987)
  21. Thangachi (1987)
  22. Kalyana Kacheri (1987)
  23. Solvathellam Unmai (1987)
  24. Thazhuvatha Kaigal (1986)
  25. Meendum Pallavi (1986)
  26. Enakku Nane Needipathi (1986)
  27. Kaithiyin Theerpu (1986)
  28. Kaithi Rani (1986)
  29. Mahasakthi Mariamman (1986)
  30. Viduthalai (1986)
  31. Jeevanathi (1986)
  32. Kovil Yaanai (1986)
  33. Hemavin Kadhalargal (1985)
  34. Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe (1985)
  35. Mayavi (1985)
  36. Savi (1985)
  37. Arthamulla Aasaigal (1985)
  38. Navagraha Nayagi (1985)
  39. Panam Pathum Seyyum (1985)
  40. Andha Oru Nimidam (1985)
  41. Visha Kanni (1985)
  42. Engal Kural (1985)
  43. Karupu Sattaikaran (1985)
  44. Unakkaga Oru Roja (1985)
  45. Nermai (1985)
  46. Veettukkari (1985)
  47. Padikkadha Pannaiyar (1985)
  48. Chidambara Rahasiyam (1985)
  49. Raman Sreeraman (1985)
  50. Sivappu Nila (1985)
  51. Navagraha Nayagi (1985)
  52. Unnai Thedi Varuven (1985)
  53. Chain Jayapal (1985)
  54. Pudhu Yugam (1985)
  55. Naagam (1985)
  56. Nalla Thambi (1985)
  57. Kalyanam Oru Kalkattu (1985)
  58. Rajathi Rojakili (1985)
  59. Alai Osai (1985)
  60. Vesham (1985)
  61. January 1 (1984)
  62. Urimai Thedum Uravu (1984)
  63. Pei Veedu (1984)
  64. Nyayam (1984)
  65. Sirai (1984)
  66. Kadamai (1984)
  67. Idhu Enga Boomi (1984)
  68. Vai Sollil Veeranadi (1984)
  69. Naalai Unathu Naal (1984)
  70. Nandri (1984)
  71. Ezhuthatha Sattangal (1984)
  72. Niraparaadhi (1984)
  73. Sabaash (1984)
  74. Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi (1984)
  75. Kuzhandhai Yesu (1984)
  76. Marupatta Konangal (1984)
  77. Nooravathu Naal (1984)
  78. Raja Veettu Kannukkutty (1984)
  79. Vetri (1984)
  80. Aathora Aatha (1984)
  81. Urimai Thedum Uravu (1984)
  82. 24 Mani Neram (1984)
  83. Ponmaalai Pozhudhu (1984)
  84. Vidhi (1984)
  85. Theerppu En Kaiyil (1984)
  86. Priyamudan Prabhu (1984)
  87. Madras Vathiyar (1984)
  88. Madurai Sooran (1984)
  89. Ilamai Kaalangal (1983)
  90. Muthu Engal Sothu (1983)
  91. Mella Pesungal (1983)
  92. Seerum Singangal (1983)
  93. Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu (1983)
  94. Thalaimagan (1983)
  95. Ilayapiravigal (1983)
  96. Thanga Magan (1983)
  97. Azhagiya Laila (1982)
  98. Maarupatta Konangal (1982)
  99. Naan Kudithukonde Iruppen (1982)
  100. Mohana Punnagai (1981)
  101. Sathya Sundharam (1981)
  102. Sivappu Malli (1981)
  103. Kuzhandhaiyai Thedi (1979)
  104. Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu (1979)
  105. Kalikkoil Kabali (1979)

Malayalam
  1. Sunday 7 p.m. (1990)
  2. Prabhatham Chuvanna Theruvil (1989)
  3. Maharajavu (1989)
  4. Theruvu Narthaki (1988) as Radha
  5. Agnichirakulla Thumbi (1988)
  6. Karate Girls (1988)
  7. Bheekaran (1988) as Dancer
  8. Janma Shatru (1988) as Savithri Sankar
  9. Vamban (1987)
  10. Rajavembala
  11. Ee Noottandile Maharogam (1987)
  12. Avalude Kadha (1987)
  13. Kalarathri (1987)
  14. Kaalathinte Sabhdam (1987) as Valsala
  15. Kulambadikal (1986)
  16. Pensimham (1986)
  17. Annoru Ravil (1986)
  18. Railway Cross (1986)
  19. Bharya Oru Manthri (1986)
  20. Sakhavu (1986)
  21. Karinagam (1986)
  22. Ardharathri (1986)
  23. Caberet Dancer (1986)
  24. Pournami Rathriyil (1986)
  25. Ithu Nalla Thamasha (1985) as Prasanna
  26. Uyerthezhunelppu (1985) as Shobha
  27. Shatru (1985)
  28. Jwalanam (1985)
  29. Puzhayozhukum Vazhi (1985) as Resmi
  30. Black Mail (1985) as Malu
  31. Aanakkorumma (1985) as Anitha
  32. Katturani (1985)
  33. Nerariyum Nerathu (1985) as Dancer
  34. Chorakku Chora (1985) as Chandrika
  35. Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare (1985)
  36. Revenge (1985) as Susan
  37. Kiratham (1985) as Anu
  38. Paurnami Raavil (1985)
  39. Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
  40. Shabadham (1984)
  41. Poomadhathe Pennu (1984) as Dancer
  42. Oru Sumangaliyude Katha (1984) as Sophia
  43. Mynakam (1984)
  44. Kurishuyudham (1984) as Dancer
  45. Vetta (1984) as Kombu
  46. Nishedi (1984)
  47. Rajavembala (1984) as Neelima
  48. Swarna Gopuram (1984) as Dancer
  49. Coolie (1983) as Sreedevi
  50. Attakkalasam (1983) as Usha
  51. Engane Nee Marakkum (1983) as Shanti
  52. Mortuary (1983)
  53. Arabikadal (1983)
  54. Passport (1983) as Daisy
  55. Himam (1983) as Dancer
  56. Belt Mathai (1983) as Geetha
  57. Samrambam (1983)
  58. Vaashi (1983)
  59. Aadhipathyam (1983)
  60. Oru Mukam Pala Mukham (1983) as Swapna
  61. Visa (1983) as Dancer
  62. Ente Kadha (1983)
  63. Veedu (1982) as Maggi
  64. Kaliya Mardhanam (1982) as Thulasi
  65. Aa Rathri (1982) as Dancer
  66. Thadakam (1982) as Dancer
  67. Love in Singapore (1980)
  68. Koumara Praayam (1979)
  69. Oolkatal (1979) as Thulasi
  70. Iniyaval Urangatte (1978)
  71. Thulavarsham (1976)

Kannada

Hindi
  1. Machalti Jawani (1989)
  2. Pyaar Karke Dekho (1987)
  3. Balidaan (1985)
  4. Haisiyat (1984)

Telugu
  1. Maya Bazaar (2010)
  2. Orey Rikshaw (1995)
  3. Ajatha Satruvu (1989) as Lalasa
  4. Hanthakudi Veta (1987)
  5. Dharmapatni (1987)
  6. Ramu (1987)
  7. Veera Pratap[4] (1987) as Kamini
  8. Punnami Chandrudu (1987)
  9. Cow Boy No. 1 (1986)
  10. Aakrandana (1986)
  11. Vikram (1986)
  12. Khooni (1985)
  13. Chattamtho Poratam[5] (1985)
  14. Prachanda Bhairavi[6] (1985) as Nagakanya
  15. Dandayatra (1984) as Julie
  16. Bala Yesu (1984)
  17. Ramudu Kadhu Krishnudu (1984) as Appala Narasamma
  18. James Bond 999[7] (1984)
  19. Nayakulaku Saval (1984)
  20. Love in Singapore (1980)
  21. Gandharvya Kanya (1979)

Oriya
  1. Chakadola Karuchi Leela (1990)

Voice artist

For Nagma in the 2001 film Citizen.

Television
Year Series/Show Role Language Channel
1997–2001AntharangaaluNallapalli MeenakshiTeluguETV
2009–2013ThangamMuttharasiTamilSun TV
2011–2014MuthaaramRajalakshmi
2013–2016; 2018DeivamagalAnnapoorani
2017GangaAlangaara Naachiyaar
2017–2019Nenjam MarappathillaiAkilandeswariStar Vijay
2017–2018KalyanaparisuRajalakshmiSun TV
2019Agni NatchathiramGangadevi
2019; 2021Alitho SaradagaGuestTeluguETV
2021Kannana KanneKamalaTamilSun TV
Jothi
ThirumagalVanamadevi
2022–PresentChellammaMaragathamStar Vijay
2022Anbe VaaVisalatchiSun TV
Kanda Naal MudhalThaai KezhaviColors Tamil
2023–PresentMr. ManaiviRanjithamSun TV

References
  1. "Virundhinar Pakkam | Actress Anuradha". sunnetwork.in. Retrieved 25 February 2014.
  2. "Sara Deva on a roll". 6 April 2017.
  3. "Interview Anuradha - YouTube". Retrieved 20 July 2014 – via YouTube.
  4. "Veera Pratap (1987)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 18 April 2023.
  5. "Chattamtho Poratam (1985)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 15 April 2023.
  6. Prachanda Bhairavi Telugu Full Movie | Narasimha Raju | Prabha | KV Mahadevan | Indian Video Guru, retrieved 23 September 2023
  7. "James Bond 999 (1984) Telugu Movie Review, Rating - Suman". www.thecinebay.com. Retrieved 16 April 2023.
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