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Sujatha
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Born (1952-12-10)10 December 1952
Died 6 April 2011(2011-04-06) (aged 58)
Occupation Actress
Years active 1968–2006
Spouse(s) Jayakar
Children Sajith, Divya
Parent(s) Father : Sankaran Menon
Mother : Saraswathi
Relatives Gopi Menon (Young Brother)

Sujatha (10 December 1952 – 6 April 2011) was an Indian actress who performed and starred in a variety of unique characters in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films- in addition to few in Kannada and Hindi languages as well. The actress was best known for restraint and subtlety in portrayal of varied emotions. After starring in numerous Malayalam films in her mother-tongue, Sujatha later got introduced to the Tamil film industry by veteran director K. Balachander and producer P.R. Govindarajan as a protagonist in her first Tamil film, Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974). It was a critically acclaimed film and launched the actress's first commecrical breakthrough in her acting career. Whereas, her first Telugu picture happened to be a Telugu/Tamil bilingual titled as Guppedu Manasu (1979) in Telugu and was simultaneously shot as Nool Veli in Tamil of the same year. She died of a cardiac arrest on 6 April 2011 in Chennai (aged 58).

Early life

Sujatha was born in a Malayali-speaking family on 10 December 1952 in Galle, Sri Lanka where she spent most of her early days of childhood over there. She participated in school plays, and later moved to Tamil Nadu when she was about 15. She acted in Ernakulam Junction, a Malayalam movie.

Career

Sujatha made her debut in the Malayalam film Thapasvini. Her first Tamil film was Aval Oru Thodar Kathai directed by K. Balachander. She again collaborated with K. Balachander in Avargal (1977)- starring leading stars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan. Sujatha acted in over 240 films in five languages namely Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi movies. She appeared in films like Aval Our Thodar Kadhai, Annakkili, Avargal as a tortured wife, Vidhi, Mayangugiraal Oru Maadhu, Sentamizh Paattu and Aval Varuvaala, and in Telugu such as her debut in Guppedu Manasu.

Character roles

During the 1980s, she started playing character roles, often portraying mothers. Her performances as a senior actor in films like Kodi Parakuthu, Uzhaippali, Baba in all which she played the mother of Rajinikanth; and Villain in which she played Ajith Kumar's wellwisher. Varalaru (2006) was her last film.

Death

While undergoing treatment for a heart ailment, Sujatha died of cardiac arrest in Chennai on 6 April 2011.

Awards and honours

Filmfare Awards South
  • 1975 – Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for Uravu Solla Oruvan
  • 1976 – Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for Annakili
  • 1977 – Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award for Avargal
  • 1979 – Filmfare Best Telugu Actress Award for Guppedu Manasu
Nandi Awards
  • 1997– Nandi Award for Best Character Actress for Pelli
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
  • 1981 – Special Best Actress for Thunaivi
  • 1982 – Special Best Actress for Paritchaikku Neramaachu
Government of Tamil Nadu
  • Kalaimamani

Notable filmography

1960s

Year Film Role Language Notes
1965 Ammu Sharadha Malayalam Debut film
Kattupookkal
Kadathukaran Kadambari
1966 Rowdy

1970s

Year Film Role Language Notes
1970 Olavum Theeravum Malayalam
1971 Avalalpam Vaikippoyi
Thapaswini
Ernakulam Junction Jaya
1972 Devi
Manushya Bandhangal
Snehadeepame Mizhithurakku Gouri
Mayiladumkunnu
Punarjanmam Janu
Anweshanam Vasanthi
Ananthashayanam Geetha
Azhimukham
Aaradimanninte Janmi Nirmala
Akkarapacha
Aadhyathe Katha Nalini
Brahmachari
Maaya Omana
1973 Driksaakshi Sumathi
Thekkan Kattu Annakkutty
Ajnathavasam Geetha
Ladies Hostel Reema
Bhadradeepam Usha
Chukku Clara
Football Champion Thulasi
Manassu
Kaattuvithachavan
Chuzhi Neena
Achani Uma
Interview Sreedevi
Kaliyugam Jaanu
Raakkuyil Usha
Swarga Puthri Jolly
1974 Sapthaswarangal Rukmini
Shapamoksham
Chakravakam Devaki
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai Kavitha Tamil Kollywood debut
Chattakari Usha Malayalam
1975 Uravukku Kai Koduppom Tamil
Malsaram Malayalam
Thennankeetru Tamil
Sammanam Malayalam
Aan Pillai Singam Tamil
Chuvanna Sandhyakal Susheela Malayalam
Uravu Solla Oruvan Tamil
Thiruvonam Sujatha Malayalam
Chumaduthaangi Mini
Niramaala
Vaazhnthu Kaattugiren Tamil
Aayirathil Oruthi Srikanth's lover
Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu Muthuraman's wife
1976 Perum Pugazhum
Oru Oodhappu Kan Simittugiradhu
Idhaya Malar
Aayiram Janmangal Malayalam
Janaki Sabadham Tamil
Muthana Muthallava
Nee Oru Maharani
Udayam Kizhakku Thanne Malayalam
Oru Kodiyil Iru Malargal Tamil
Ungalil Oruthi
Lalitha Lalitha
Annakili Annam
1977 Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi
Uyarndhavargal
Aasai Manaivi
Dheepam
Nandha En Nila
Sonnathai Seiven
Enna Thavam Saithen
Avargal Anu
Pala Parikshai
Annan Oru Koyil
Andaman Kadhali
1978 Shri Kanchi Kamakshi
Iraivan Kodutha Varam
Bhrashtu Malayalam
Mariamman Thiruvizha Tamil
Kaipidithaval
1979 Gnana Kuzhandhai Thilagavathi
Sri Rama Jayam
Guppedu Manasu Vidya Telugu Tollywood debut and bilingual film
Adukku Malli Tamil
Gorintaku Swapna Telugu
Raja Rajeshwari Tamil
Kandhar Alangaram
Poonthalir
Nool Veli Shot simultaneously in Telugu as Guppedu Manasu

1980s

Year Film Role Language Notes
1980 Yedanthasthula Meda Telugu
Neer Nilam Neruppu Tamil
Vishwaroopam
Anbukku Naan Adimai
Sandhya Telugu
Pappu Herself Malayalam
Pasupu Parani Telugu
Bebbuli
Circus Ramudu
Maadi Veettu Ezhai Tamil
Sirimalle Navvindi Telugu
Prema Tarangalu Sujatha
Sujatha
1981 Ragile Jwala
Guru Sishyulu
Pranaya Geetham
Maha Purushudu Lakshmi
Kadal Meengal Kamal's wife Tamil
Ek Hi Bhool Hindi Bollywood debut
1982 Pandanti Jeevitham Telugu
Vaa Kanna Vaa Tamil
Oru Vilippadakale Malayalam
Paritchaikku Neramaachu Tamil
Preeyasakhi Radha Malayalam
Theerpu Tamil
Idho Varukiren
Thaai Mookaambikai
Garuda Sowkiyama
Thunaivi
Vamsa Gowravam Telugu
Bangaru Kanuka
Sitadevi
Yuvaraju (1982 film)
Nayakkirin Magal Tamil
Nanna Devaru Kannada
Thyagi Tamil
1983 Justice Raja Radha Malayalam
Neethibathi Tamil
Sandhippu
Bahudoorapu Batasari Telugu
MLA Yedukondalu
Kodugal Illatha Kolam Tamil
Sumangali
Abhilasha Telugu
Thudikkum Karangal Tamil
1984 Vellai Pura Ondru
Veetuku Oru Kannagi
Unnai Naan Santhithen
Kudumbam
Justice Chakravarthy Telugu
Vidhi Shakunthala Tamil
Alaya Deepam
Anubandham Telugu
Thiruppam Tamil
Bhola Shankarudu Telugu
Agni Gundam
1985 Nermai Tamil
Naam
Perumai
Sivappu Nila
Karpoora Deepam
Uthami
1986 Vidinja Kalyanam
Revathi
Mangamma Sapatham Kamal's mother
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu
Meendum Pallavi
Kanne Kaniyamuthe
Kannukku Mai Ezhuthu
Mahashakthi Mariamma Mariamma Devotee
Ariyaatha Bandham Malayalam Actress Amala's Malayalam debut
Mannukkul Vairam Tamil
Maaveeran Raja's mother
1987 Mupperum Deviyar Saraswati
Challakutti
1989 Dharmam Vellum
Pen Puthi Mun Puthi
Srirama Chandrudu Telugu
Rajakeeya Chadarangam
Dharmam Vellum Tamil
Kodi Parakuthu Rajini's mother

1990s

Year Film Role Language Notes
1990 Sutradhaarulu Telugu
Nalla Kaalam Porandaachu Tamil
1992 Chanti Mother of Chanti Telugu
Simhadhwani Malayalam
Soori Gadu Telugu
Madhavayya Gari Manavadu
Ahankari Jayanthi
Abhirami Abhirami Tamil
Senthamizh Paattu Kalaivani
1993 Mayadari Mosagadu Telugu
Nippu Ravva
Kondapalli Raja
Uzhaippali Janaki Tamil
Uzhavan Subbammal
1994 Watchman Vadivel Sarassu
Rajakumaran Rajakumaran's mother
Maa Voori Maaraju Telugu
M Dharmaraju M.A
Nannagaru
Thozhar Pandian Tamil
Senthamizh Selvan Janaki
Kanmanai
Amaithipadai Sivakami
1995 Karna Arjun's mother
Simha Garjana Telugu
Vetagadu
Big Boss Chiranjeevi mother
Vajram
1996 Pelli
Sivasakthi Siva's mother Tamil
Poovarasan Karthik's mother
1998 Aval Varuvala Simran's mother-in-law
Subbaraju Gari Kutumbam Telugu
Auto Driver Jagan's mother
Natpukaaga Lakshmi Tamil
Thutta Mutta Anusuya Kannada as Ramesh Aravind's mother
1999 Paattali Lakshmi Tamil as Ramya Krishnan's mother
Ninaivirukkum Varai Jani's mother
Azhagarsamy Thayama
Sneham Kosam Lakshmi Telugu

2000s

Year Film Role Language Notes
2000 Sandhitha Velai Aadalarasu's mother Tamil
2001 Chitrathoonukal Malayalam
Vyjayanthi Telugu
Prematho Raa
2002 Nee Sneham Aarthi Aggarwal's grandmother
Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu
Seema Simham
Gemini Tamil
Nettru Varai Nee Yaaro Meenakshi
Baba Rajini's mother
Villain Head of disabled home
2003 Kiccha Sharada (Kiccha's mother) Kannada
Neeku Nenu Naaku Nuvvu Raghavayya's wife Telugu
Villain
2004 Jalothsavam Bhanumathi Malayalam
Arul Vikram's mother Tamil
Maanasthan Sarathkumar's mother
Attagasam Ajith Kumar's mother
2005 Chandrolsavam Bhavani Malayalam
Mayookham Devaki
2006 Sri Ramadasu Pokala Damakka Telugu
Neelakanta Kannada
Vathiyar Arjun's mother Tamil
Varalaru Shiva Shankar's Mother-in-law

Kannada films of Sujatha

1.) Nanna Devaru - 1982

2.) Akrosha - 1983

3.) Prema Sakshi - 1984

4.) Kanoonige Saval - 1984

5.) Rowdy Raja - 1984

6.) Super Boy(3D) - 1986

7.) Bidisada Bandha - 1989

8.) Thutta Mutta - 1998

9.) Kiccha - 2003

10.) Neelakanta - 2006

Voice artist

  • Jayapradha - Ninaithale Inikkum, 47 Natkal
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