National Award Winning Regional Actress
Throughout the years, accounting for ties and repeat winners, the Government of India has presented a total of 56 Best Actress awards to 45 different actresses.
The actress who won the most Rajat Kamal awards is Shabana Azmi with five wins,followed by Sharada and Kangana Ranaut with three wins.
As of 2021, four actresses—Smita Patil, Archana, Shobana, and Tabu who have won the award two times
Sharada, Archana and Shobana are the only three actresses to get the award for performing in two different languages.
Although the Indian film industry produces films in more than 20 languages and dialects,the actresses whose performances have won awards have worked in ten major languages:
Hindi (22 awards)
Tamil (7 awards)
Bengali (6 awards)
Malayalam (6 awards)
Telugu (4 awards)
Kannada (3 awards)
English (3 awards)
Marathi (2 awards)
Assamese (one award)
Urdu (one award).
The actress who won the most Rajat Kamal awards is Shabana Azmi with five wins,followed by Sharada and Kangana Ranaut with three wins.
As of 2021, four actresses—Smita Patil, Archana, Shobana, and Tabu who have won the award two times
Sharada, Archana and Shobana are the only three actresses to get the award for performing in two different languages.
Although the Indian film industry produces films in more than 20 languages and dialects,the actresses whose performances have won awards have worked in ten major languages:
Hindi (22 awards)
Tamil (7 awards)
Bengali (6 awards)
Malayalam (6 awards)
Telugu (4 awards)
Kannada (3 awards)
English (3 awards)
Marathi (2 awards)
Assamese (one award)
Urdu (one award).
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Sharada was born on 12 June 1945 in Tenali, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. She is an actress and producer, known for Samaj Ko Badal Dalo (1970), Nimajjanam (1976) and Thulabharam (1968).Thulabharam Malayalam- Actress
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Madhavi Mukherjee was born on 10 February 1942 in Calcutta, Bengal Presidency, British India. She is an actress and director, known for Diba Ratrir Kabya (1970), The Coward (1965) and Charulata (1964). She is married to Nirmal Kumar Chakraborty. They have two children.Dibratrir Kabya Bengali- Actress
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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 Nungambakkam Janaki was also an actress. She was fifteen when she started acting in films. Her first film was a Tamil film titled "Jeevanamsam" in 1968. She became a star in South India in the 1970s and acted in all four South Indian languages in which she is fluent: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. Her Malayalam hit Chattakkari (1974) was remade in Hindi as Julie (1975) and in Telugu as "Miss Julie Prema Katha" (1975). "Julie" became a hit, and Lakshmi received the Filmfare Best Actress Award and the Bengal Film Journalists' Association Award for "most outstanding work of the year." After her success in "Julie," however, she didn't star in many Hindi films and instead concentrated on doing more South Indian films. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for the Tamil film Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1975), becoming one of the first South Indian actresses to win in that category for a Tamil film. When her career as a leading lady ended in the 1980s, she started playing supporting roles as mother and later as grandmother. She played grandmothers to Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in Jeans (1998) and Kareena Kapoor in Hulchul (2004). She has performed in more than 400 films. She has also been involved in politics.
Lakshmi took a break from acting to host two talk shows, including the Tamil talk show "achamillai, achamillai". After the talk shows ended, she returned to acting in films.
Lakshmi was married three times. Her first marriage was to Baskar, which was arranged by her parents when she was seventeen. Her only biological child, Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran, was born in 1971. Her marriage ended in divorce, and she gained custody of her daughter, who later became an actress in the 1990s, carrying on the family tradition. Lakshmi fell in love with her _Chattakkari (1974)_ leading man Mohan, but that relationship ended. While she was shooting En Uyir Kannamma (1988), she and actor-director K.S. Sivachandran fell in love and got married. She adopted a baby girl in 2001. Her daughter Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran gave birth to a baby girl in the mid 1990s, making Lakshmi a grandmother.Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal Tamil- Shoba is known for Mullum Malarum (1978) and Enippadigal (1979).Pasi Tamil
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Suhasini Mani Ratnam is a multiple award-winning actress with her work spanning across several languages. She started her career as a camera assistant and then went on to become an actress appearing in many critically acclaimed films including Vanaprastham, Swathi Bandhana and Sindhu Bhairavi. Her performance in Sindhu Bhairavi earned her a National Award. She directed the Tamil feature film Indra in 1996. She is also an accomplished writer having penned the dialogues for Thiruda Thiruda, Iruvar and Raavanan among other films.Sindhu Bhairavi Tamil- Monisha Unni, an acclaimed Indian film actress, left an indelible mark on Malayalam cinema with her extraordinary talent. Born in 1971 in Kerala to Narayanan Unni and Sreedevi, she grew up in Bangalore alongside her brother, Sajith. Monisha's father, hailing from Shornur, was engaged in the leather business in Bangalore, while her mother, Sreedevi, was a dancer. From a young age, Monisha displayed a passion for dance, starting her training in Bharatanatyam and captivating audiences with her first stage performance at the age of 9.
Monisha's journey in the world of arts continued to flourish, and in 1985, she achieved the prestigious Kaushika Award for winning the Karnataka state level Bharatanatyam competition. Her educational journey included schooling at St Charles High School and Bishop Cotton Girls School, both in Bangalore. She further pursued her academic interests by completing a degree in psychology from Mount Carmel College, Bangalore.
Renowned Malayalam novelist M. T. Vasudevan Nair, a family friend of Monisha's, played a pivotal role in her entry into the film industry. Under his guidance, Monisha made her debut in acting with the film "Nakhashathangal" in 1986, a project written by M.T. himself and directed by Hariharan. Remarkably, Monisha, at the age of 15, won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Gowri, the female protagonist in the film, making her the youngest actor to achieve such an honor for a debut film.
Monisha's talent wasn't confined to a single performance, as she continued to shine in subsequent films. Her noteworthy roles in "Perumthachan" (1990), "Kadavu" (1991), and "Kamaladalam" (1992) further solidified her status as a versatile and accomplished actress. Notably, "Kamaladalam" starred the legendary Bharath Mohanlal.
Monisha expanded her reach beyond Malayalam cinema, showcasing her acting prowess in Tamil films such as "Pookkal Vidum Ithal" (a remake of "Nakhashathangal") and "Dravidan." Additionally, she ventured into Kannada cinema with the film "Chiranjeevi Sudhakar" (1988), where she paired with Raghavendra Rajkumar in the lead role.
Tragically, Monisha Unni's promising career and life were cut short in a car accident at the age of 21. Despite her untimely departure, her legacy lives on through her remarkable contributions to Indian cinema, leaving behind a lasting impact on the hearts of her fans and peers alike.Nakhakshathangal Malayalam - Actress
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Archana is known for Buddha Mil Gaya (1971), Picnic (1972) and Anokha Daan (1972). She has been married to Yogesh Motwane since 1974. They have two children.- She is a darling to Telugu movie audiences. She acted in 175 movies in total--121 Telugu, 39 Tamil, 6 Hindi, 5 Kannada and 4 Malayalam movies. She started her career when she was 13. Her first movie was 'Kallukkul Earam' (Tamil, 1979) was directed by Bharti Raja. In her first Telugu movie Khiladi Krishnudu (1979) she acted with superstar 'Krishna'. She is a very versatile actress. In commercial movies, she played glamourous roles with a great ease. At the same time she excellently portrayed serious roles in message oriented movies. She won four Nandi awards (Telugu) and one Indian National award for best actress.Karthavyam Telugu
- Moloya Goswami is known for Firingoti (1992), Agnisnaan (1985) and Calendar (2018). She has been married to Pradip Goswami since 1981. They have two children.Firingoti Assamese
- Shobana Chandrakumar, an eminent figure in the realm of Indian arts and cinema, is celebrated as a distinguished exponent of Bharatanatyam dance and a leading actress in South Indian motion pictures. Hailing from a Malayalam-speaking family in Kerala, India, Shobana has left an indelible mark on the film industry with her versatile performances.
With a prolific career spanning over four decades, Shobana has graced the silver screen in more than 200 movies across five languages. Her cinematic journey commenced with the Malayalam film "April 18" in 1984, directed by Balachandra Menon, where she took on a leading role. Noteworthy among her early works is her collaboration with Malayalam actor Mammootty in the film "Kanamarayathu" (1984).
Shobana's acting prowess garnered her acclaim, including the prestigious National Film Awards for Best Actress. In 1994, her captivating performance in Fazil's "Manichitrathazhu," alongside Mohanlal, earned her the first National Award. The accolades continued in 2001 with her role in the English language film "Mitr, My Friend," directed by Revathi, a close friend, philosopher, and guide to Shobana.
Beyond her cinematic achievements, Shobana is an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, trained at the Chidambaram academy in Chennai under the tutelage of the legendary Chitra Visweswaran. Renowned for her Abhinaya, she showcased her dance prowess before the King and Queen of Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur.
Shobana's beauty and skilled execution of dance movements led many to hail her as the most beautiful South Indian actress of the 1980s and 1990s, often likening her to the curvaceous beauty of Indian sculptures. Apart from her contributions to the entertainment industry, she founded the Kalarpana school for classical Bharatanatyam dance in Chennai and initiated annual festivals across India.
Her involvement in Mani Ratnam's stage show, "Netru, Indru, Naalai," and her portrayal in the Telugu movie "Rudra Veena" (1988) alongside Chiranjeevi showcased her versatility as both a dancer and social reformer. Shobana's commitment to the arts earned her the prestigious Padma Shri title in January 2006, a testament to her significant contributions to both cinema and Bharatanatyam.Manichitrathazhu Malayalam
Mitr, My Friend English - Debashree Roy is an Indian actress who is considered as one of the topmost female icons of Bengali cinema. She ruled the array of Bengali cinema in eighties and nineties and has acted in more than hundred films. She was conferred with numerous awards including National Award and BFJA Award. She is also a proclaimed dancer who is known for her idea of amalgamating the various dance forms of Continental India.
Roy was born on 8th August, 1961 in Kolkata, West Bengal. She literally began her career when she was actually eleven months old. Her mother Arati Roy brought her to the set of Hiranmoy Sen's Bengali film Pagal Thakur. Her father Birendra Kishore Roy was an employee in West Bengal Finance Corporation. Initially her mother wanted her to be a dancer. In 1971, director Tarun Majumdar cast Roy as Ranu in his much acclaimed Begali thriller Kuheli. As an adult actress her first role was opposite Mithun Chakraborty in Arabinda Mukhopadhyay's Nadi Theke Sagare (1978). She was credited as Rumki Roy in this film. In 1980, Tarun Majumder cast Rumki in his Dadar Kirti and changed her name into Debashree Roy. The film was a cult hit and turned Roy into a new born star. She was then cast in Aparna Sen's much acclaimed English film 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981). The film was a failure at box office, but Roy was applauded by Indian media due to her good look and charming screen presence. She made her Hindi debut in Kanak Mishra's Jiyo To Aise Jiyo (1981) under Rajashri Productions and went on to appear in Hindi films like Bura Aadmi (1983), Justice Chaudhury (1983), Phulwari (1984), Seepeeyan (1984) and Kabhi Ajnabi The (1985). She collaborated with Tarun Majumdar for the fourth time in Bhalobasa Bhalobasa (1985) where she was paired with Tapas Paul. The film was a major success and set up her pairing with Paul as the leading one of eighties. Her major commercial success with Paul includes films like Arpan (1987), Shankhachur (1988), Surer Akashe (1988), Chokher Aloy (1989), Mayabini (1992) to name a few. In the late eighties she almost monopolized the market of Bengali cinema.
In 1992, Roy got married to Prosenjit Chatterjee. Their conjugal life became complicated after she had been conferred with National Award for Best Actress for her performance in Rituparno Ghosh's Unishe April (1994) where Roy was seen romancing Chatterjee for the last time. They got separated in 1995. Onwards Roy concentrated more on meaningful roles rather than mainstream commercial ones. She appeared in Bhabendra Nath Saikia's Hindi crime drama Kaal Sandhya (1997). She collaborated with Rituparno Ghosh for the second time in his Bengali venture Asukh (1999). She also collaborated with Goutam Ghose in Dekha (2001), Bappaditya Bandopadhyay in Shilpantar (2002) and Subhadro Chowdhury in Prohor (2004).Unishe April Bengali - Indrani Haldar was born on 6 January 1971 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. She is an actress, known for Dahan (1998), Jara Brishtite Bhijechhilo (2007) and Saanjhbatir Roopkathara (2002).Dahan Bengali
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Rituparna Sengupta was born on 7 November 1970 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. She is an actress and producer, known for Rajkahini (2015), Ahaa Re (2019) and Parcel (2020). She has been married to Sanjay Chakrabarty since 13 December 1999. They have two children.Dahan Bengali- Actress
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Kirron Kher was born on 14 June 1952 in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. She is an actress, known for Devdas (2002), Rang De Basanti (2006) and Main Hoon Na (2004). She is married to Anupam Kher. They have one child.Bariwali Bengali- Actress
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Konkona Sen Sharma is an awarding winning actress and the daughter of the celebrated actress and director Aparna Sen. Konkona is regarded as one of the most respected actresses in Bollywood with her memorable performances right from Mr. and Mrs. Iyer (2002) to Page 3 (2005), from Omkara (2006) to Life in a Metro (2007). Her singularly exquisite portrayal of a struggling actress in the undisputed hit Luck by Chance (2009) opposite Farhan Akhtar has also established her commercial success. Praising her performance in the film, noted film Critic Nikhat Kazmi of Times of India wrote, "The highpoint of the film are its performances, Konkona is a complete natural before the camera".Mr. and Mrs. Iyer English- Actress
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Meera Jasmine, born in Kuttappuzha, Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, is a renowned Indian film actress with a notable career spanning various regional Indian movies. The daughter of Joseph and Aleyamma, she attended Mar Thomas Residential School in Thiruvalla during her schooling years.
Meera entered the film industry with her debut in the Malayalam film "Soothradharan" (2001), directed by Lohithadas and starring alongside Dileep. Despite the film's initial setback, her talent did not go unnoticed, and she quickly garnered offers from other language industries. Kamal's film, her second venture, alongside Navya Nair and Dileep, contributed to her rising fame in the South.
Her foray into Tamil cinema, marked by successful films like "Run" and "Bala" in 2002, earned her the prestigious Filmfare Best Female Debut Actress award for "Run." Subsequently, Meera worked with renowned directors such as Mani Ratnam in "Aayudha Ezhuthu" and SS Stanley in "Mercury Pookkal," solidifying her position in the Tamil film industry with over ten films to her credit.
The Telugu film industry also witnessed her success, especially with the dubbed version of "Run." Meera made her mark in Telugu cinema with films like "Ammayi Bagundi" and "Gudumba Shankar" in 2004. She expanded her reach into Kannada cinema, starring alongside Puneet Rajkumar in "Maurya," followed by another hit in "Arasu."
Despite facing challenges with films like "Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram" and "Nepali," Meera's career soared with notable Telugu hits like "Bhadra" with Ravi Teja in the lead. Her repertoire of Telugu films also includes "Raraju," "Maharadhi," "Yamagola Malli Modalaindi," "Gorintaku," and the upcoming "Maa Aayana Chantipilladu," where she was paired for the second time with Sivaji. Meera Jasmine's versatility and acting prowess have firmly established her as a respected figure in the Indian film industry.Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam Malayalam- Actress
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Started her film career as a child actress and has also played a boys role in the 1960s in Indian cinema. She did many films with Sachin Pilgaonkar and their pair gave several hits together. She has acted in many classic Indian films such as Kranti(1981). Married famous actor Kamal Haasan but they are now separated.Parzania English- Priyamani is an established actress in the South Indian film industry. She grew up in Bangalore, completed her schooling at Sri Aurobindo Memorial School and later went to Bishop Cotton Woman's College.
Right from student life, Priyamani was enthusiastic about extracurricular activities. As a student, she took part in a lot of competitions. She began working as a model for Kanchipuram silks after completing her studies.
During her college years, she began modelling and appeared in several advertisements, which eventually led to her foray into the film industry.
She was soon spotted by Bharathiraja in 2003, who offered her a role in the Tamil film Kangalal Kaidhu Sei (2004). However, it is the Telugu film Evare Athagadu (2003) that is considered her debut film as it came out first.
After her debut, she appeared in several other South Indian films and made a name for herself with her performances in films like Sathyam (2004), Athu Oru Kanaa Kaalam (2005), and Pellaina Kothalo (2006).
Priyamani's breakthrough performance came with the Tamil film Paruthiveeran (2007), directed by Ameer Sultan. She played the role of a village girl, and her portrayal of the character won her several awards, including a National Film Award and a Tamil Filmfare award for Best Actress.
After winning the National Award, the actress went on to give a noteworthy performance in the commercially successful Telugu film, Thief of Yama (2007), directed by S.S. Rajamouli.
In 2008, Priyamani received praise for her performance in the Malayalam film Thirakkatha (2008). This movie's plot revolves around twists and turns of the real-life lived by the late film actress Srividya. She also starred in the critically acclaimed and successful Tamil film Thotta (2008).
In 2009, Priyamani appeared in the successful remake of Ninaithale Inikkum (2009) and made her Kannada film debut with the successful Raam (2009).
In 2010, Priyamani starred in the super hit Pranchiyettan and the Saint (2010) with Mammootty. She played a Mumbai interior designer, and the film grossed over four crores in a little over two weeks.
Priyamani then worked with director Mani Ratnam on Raavanan (2010) and Raavan (2010), which was a hit in Tamil but a box-office disaster in Hindi.
She later acted in Ram Gopal Varma's Rakta Charitra (2010) with Vivek Oberoi, Suriya, and Shatrughan Sinha. The movie was critically acclaimed, and a box-office hit.
In 2012, Priyamani received critical acclaim for her roles in Anna Bond (2012) and Grandmaster (2012). She also starred in the superhit Kannada film Chaarulatha (2012) and won multiple awards, including Kannada Filmfare, for her portrayal of conjoined twins.
In 2013, she starred in the commercially and critically successful Telugu film Chandi (2013).
In 2016, she appeared in Kathe Chitrakathe Nirdeshana Puttanna (2016), a comedy horror film that had a successful 50-day run. She then starred in the romantic comedy Dana Kayonu (2016) directed by Yograj Bhat.
In 2017, she starred in the horror film Kalpana 2 (2016), directed by R. Anantharaju.
On August 23, 2017, Priyamani married her long-time boyfriend, Mustafa Raj, a businessman, in a private ceremony in Bangalore. It was rumoured that Priyamani planned to retire from acting after the wedding, but these reports were proven incorrect when she starred in the film Dhwaja (2018).
Having established herself in the South Indian film industry, Priyamani is now making waves with her performances in web shows. Her portrayal of the character "Suchitra Iyer" in her debut web series, The Family Man (2019), fetched her the Filmfare OTT award for Best Actress in a Drama Series (Critics).
Besides The Family man, her on-screen performance of the character Sakshi in ZEE5's His Story (2021) has moved audiences with her acting skills.
Priyamani has also appeared as a judge in many dance reality shows like the Telugu dance shows Dhee (2013) and the Tamil show Dance jodi dance 2.0 (2017).Paruthiveeran Tamil - Gulabi Talkies Kannada
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Ananya Chatterjee was born on 16 January 1977 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. She is an actress, known for Abohomaan (2009), The Reincarnate (2014) and Cloud Capped Star (2013).Abohomaan Bengali- Mitali Jagtap Varadkar is known for Babu Band Baja (2011), Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) and Vitthal Vitthal (2003).Baboo Band Baaja Marathi
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Saranya Ponvannan born in Kerala, India, is a renowned Indian actress celebrated for her work in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema. Hailing from a Christian family, she is the daughter of A. B. Raj, a prolific director in Malayalam cinema with a remarkable portfolio of over 75 films.
Saranya embarked on her acting journey in 1987 with a notable debut in Mani Ratnam's iconic film, Nayakan, alongside Kamal Haasan. Her versatility was evident as she seamlessly transitioned into Telugu with the 1988 film Neerajanam and Malayalam with Artham in 1989, opposite Mamooty. Notably, she made her Kannada film debut in Appaji in 1996, marking a diverse career.
The pinnacle of Saranya's career as a lead actress spanned from 1987 to 1996, during which she essayed various roles in films. However, she took an eight-year hiatus after her marriage to actor and director Ponvannan in 1995. In 2000, she made a lighthearted return as the lead in the television series Veettukku Veedu Lootty. This marked the beginning of her second innings in the industry, and she gracefully embraced supporting roles, notably in the Sun TV family drama Mugangal in 2006.
Her official comeback occurred in 2003 with the Tamil film Alai, where she portrayed Silambarasan's mother opposite Raghuvaran. The mid-2000s witnessed her rise as the go-to actress for impactful "mother" roles in films like Raam, Thavamai Thavamirundhu, and Em Magan.
Saranya's standout performance in the 2010 film Thenmerku Paruvakaatru, where she portrayed Veerayi, earned her the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actress. This film marked her 100th release and showcased her ability to portray nuanced characters.
Thavamai Thavamirundhu, released in 2005, proved to be a turning point in Saranya's career, catapulting her into the limelight as one of the leading and highest-paid character actresses in South Indian cinema. Her dedication, versatility, and remarkable talent have left an indelible mark on the industry, making Saranya Ponvannan a revered name in Indian cinema.Thenmerku Paruvakaatru Tamil- Actress
Usha has worked in feature films, short films, television since her debut in 2007.
She is best known for her role in the 2012 film, Dhag, for which she won the Best Actress Award at the 60th National Film Awards for her courageous and challenging portrayal of a poor rural woman who demands better opportunities for her son, instead of working at the village's cremation ground like her husband.
Usha recently featured in Ram Gopal Verma's Veerappan. Where she plays Muthulakshmi wife of Veerappan. Where she got praises from all critics and audiences for her natural portrayal. She has also featured in various independent films including the India/Australian co-production Salt Bridge in 2015 and Lucknow Times in 2015.
She has also appeared in many commercial ad campaigns since her rise to prominence in 2012.Dhag Marathi- Minnaminungu – the Firefly Malayalam
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Keerthy Suresh is an actress from the Indian film industry who is mainly seen in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam movies.
Suresh is the daughter of actress Menaka and producer G. Suresh Kumar. Producer Revathy Sureshkumar is her elder sister.
Suresh did her schooling at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Pattom, Thiruvananthapuram. She earned her degree in fashion design from Pearl Academy in Chennai.
Suresh made her debut as a child artiste and went on to act in a few movies produced under her father's banner, Revathy Kalamandhir, and a few television serials. Her first film was Pilots (2000), followed by Achaneyanenikkishtam (2001). She next appeared in Kuberan (2002) before taking a break from movies.
She returned to the world of cinema a decade later. In 2013, she debuted in a lead role in Priyadarshan's psychological thriller Geethanjali (2013). As she was yet to complete her studies, she used her semester break to shoot for the movie. Suresh essayed a dual role in this film. She won the South Indian International Movie Award 2014 for Best Female Debut - Malayalam and the Asianet Film Award 2014 for Best New Face of the Year for her performance.
In 2015, she marked her entry into Tamil cinema with the romantic comedy Idhu Enna Maayam (2015), helmed by A.L. Vijay. The film failed to create magic at the box office, but Suresh won the South Indian International Movie Award 2016 for Best Female Debut - Tamil and the Edison Award Tamil 2015 for Best Female Rising Star for her acting in the movie.
She went on to appear in Tamil cinema with films like Rajini Murugan (2015), Thodari (2016), Remo (2016), Bairavaa (2017), and Paambhu Sattai (2017).
Suresh made her debut in Telugu movies with a romantic comedy, Nenu Sailaja (2016), co-starring Ram Pothineni. The film was a critical and commercial success. Her performance won her the Zee Cine Award Telugu 2017 for the Most Popular Actress.
Her next Telugu venture was Nenu Local (2017). She played the female lead opposite Nani in this romantic comedy action film, which became a huge hit.
In 2018, she played the titular character in Mahanati (2018), a biographical movie on the iconic actress Savitri, directed by Nag Ashwin. She received wide acclaim for her performance and won several awards, including the National Film Award 2018 for Best Actress and the Filmfare Awards South 2018 for Best Actress - Telugu.
Her performance in Mahanati (2018) was included in Film Companion's list of 100 Greatest Performances of the Decade. (Mahanati appears at No. 85 on the list).
In the same year, she appeared in A.R. Murugadoss' political action movie Sarkar (2018), which was a blockbuster. She also starred in several other commercial ventures in 2018, such as Sandakozhi 2 (2018), Thaanaa Serndha Koottam (2018), and Saamy Square (2018).
She essayed the lead role in the mystery thriller Penguin (2020), which was released on Amazon Prime. She also portrayed the role of a lawyer in Vaashi (2022), a courtroom drama film directed by Vishnu Raghav.Mahanati Telugu- Actress
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Aparna Balamurali is an Indian actress who primarily works in the Malayalam film industry. She completed her schooling at the Devamatha CMI Public School in Thrissur. She then went on to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the Global Institute of Architecture located in Palakkad, Kerala.
Balamurali made her acting debut with the film Yathra Thudarunnu in 2013. Another Malayalam film Oru Second Class Yathra (2015), was released in 2015, where she played the lead role of Latha. She gained immense recognition for her performance as Jimsy in the Malayalam film Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), directed by Dileesh Pothan. Her next film was Oru Muthassi Gadha (2016), directed by Jude Anthany Joseph. In 2017, she appeared in the film Sunday Holiday (2017), directed by Jis Joy. And her next film was Thrissivaperoor Kliptham (2017), where she played the role of Girija, who runs a bar in the small town of Thrissivaperoor- her performance was well-received by the audience and critics alike. In the following year, she was cast by Rajiv Menon in Sarvam Thaala Mayam (2018).
She was also cast by B. Unnikrishnan in Kodathi Samaksham Balan Vakeel (2019). And in 2020, Balamurali played the lead role in the Tamil film Soorarai Pottru (2020), directed by Sudha Kongara. She played the role of Bommi, a strong-willed and supportive wife who helps her husband, played by Suriya, to realize his dream of starting a low-cost airline.Soorarai Pottru Tamil