Most Versatile Actress from Tamil Cinema

1. Jayalalitha J

Actress | Shri Krishna Satya

Jayalalithaa Jayaram, an iconic figure in Indian politics, seamlessly transitioned from a celebrated actress to a dynamic politician. Born in Melukote, Mysore, Karnataka, she hailed from a Tamil Iyengar family. Tragedy struck early in her life when her father, Jayaram, a lawyer, passed away when ...

2. Saroja Devi B.

Actress | Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham

Saroja Devi B. was born on January 7, 1938 in Bengaluru, Mysore, India. She is an actress, known for Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham (1963), Beti Bete (1964) and Veer Parshuram (1978).

3. Aachi Manorama

Actress | Puthiya Pathai

Manorama is a veteran Tamil actress who has acted in more than 1500 films, 1000 stage performances, and a few television serials.She started her acting career as a drama artist, which was more popular those days. She slowly migrated from dramas to cinemas just as most actors did those days. During ...

4. Sowcar Janaki

Actress | Iru Kodugal

Sowcar Janaki, born as Sankaramanchi Janaki, is a revered and iconic Indian actress with a career that spans over seven decades. she made her debut in the Telugu film industry at the age of 18 with "Shavukaru" in 1949, marking the beginning of an illustrious journey in the world of cinema.

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5. Bhanumathi Ramakrishna

Actress | Laila Majnu

Bhanumathi Ramakrishna was born on September 7, 1925 in Doddavaram, Madras Presidency, British India. She was an actress and director, known for Laila Majnu (1949), Chandirani (1953) and Chandirani (1953). She was married to P.S. Ramakrishna Rao. She died on December 24, 2005 in Chennai, Tamilnadu,...

6. Savithri Ganesh

7. Lakshmi

Actress | Chattakkari

Lakshmi was born on December 13, 1952 in Madras, Tamil Nadu, India to a show business family. Her father Y.V. Rao, originally from Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, was an noted filmmaker and actor whose films dealt with important social issues. Her mother Kumari Rukmini was a Tamil actress, whose mother ...

8. Revathi

Actress | 2 States

Asha Kelunni, better known by her stage name Revathi, is a highly acclaimed Indian actress and director, recognized for her significant contributions to Tamil and Malayalam cinema, as well as her notable presence in Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada films. Born in Cochin (present-day Kochi) to Malank ...

9. Ramya Krishnan

Actress | Bãhubali: The Beginning

Ramya Krishnan is a versatile Indian actress who has appeared in over 260 Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi films. She is the niece of the Late Cho Ramaswamy, a Tamil film actor and former member of the Rajya Sabha.

In her early years, Krishnan received formal training in western, ...

10. Vyjayanthimala

Actress | Devdas

Vyjayanthimala was born to actress and dancer Vasundhara Devi in a Tamil-speaking family in Chennai, India, on August 13, 1933.

At the age of 4, she got the rare chance of performing a dance before the Pope. Then at the age of 15, while in her final year at school, she was signed-up by family friend...

11. Devika

Actress | Mahamantri Timmarasu

Devika was born in 1943. She was an actress, known for Mahamantri Timmarasu (1962), Saraswati Lakshmi Parvati (1975) and Sri Krishnavataram (1967). She died on April 25, 2002 in Chennai, India.

12. Padmini

Actress | Kaajal

Padmini was born on June 12, 1932 in Thiruvananthapuram, Travancore, British India. She was an actress and director, known for Kaajal (1965), Thillana Mohanambal (1968) and Poove Poochudava (1985). She was married to Dr. K. T. Ramachandran. She died on September 24, 2006 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, ...

13. Saroja E.V.

Actress | Veera Thirumagan

Saroja E.V. is known for Veera Thirumagan (1962), Neelamalai Thirudan (1957) and Bhookailas (1958).

14. B.S. Saroja

Actress | Amarakavi

B.S. Saroja is known for Amarakavi (1952), Kumudham (1961) and Pudumaipithan (1957).

15. K.R. Vijaya

Actress | Iru Malargal

K. R. Vijaya, the acclaimed Indian actress, boasts a remarkable career that spans over four decades in the vibrant landscape of South Indian cinema. Born in Kerala, she spent her early years in the sacred town of Palani. Her father, associated with M.K. Radha's drama troupe, envisioned a future for...

16. T.R. Rajakumari

Actress | Thangamalai Rahasyam

T.R. Rajakumari is known for Thangamalai Rahasyam (1957), Gul-E-Begum Badshah (1956) and Manohara (1954).

17. Jayanthi

Actress | Tumse Achha Kaun Hai

Jayanthi was born on January 6, 1945 in Bellary, Madras Presidency, British India. She was an actress, known for Tumse Achha Kaun Hai (1969), Thotalo Pilla Kotalo Rani (2017) and Dada (1966). She was married to Peketi Sivaram. She died on July 26, 2021 in Banashankari, Bangalore, India.

18. Sujatha

Actress | Avargal

Sujatha, a celebrated South Indian actress, graced the silver screen with her versatile performances in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Hindi language films. Collaborating frequently with Kamal Haasan, she etched a niche for herself with her restrained and subtle portrayals of varied emotions. Her ...