Renuka (actress)
| Renuka | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |
| Other names | Renuka Chouhan |
| Occupation | Actress, Playback singer |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse(s) | K. Kumaran |
Renuka is a Tamil television and film actress who is known for playing the lead role Premi in K. Balachander's tele-serial of the same name. She has also acted in some Hindi and Malayalam films in her career.
Early life
According to an interview given by Renuka to The Hindu, her family hailed from the town of Srirangam. Due to adverse circumstances caused by the early death of her father, she was compelled to move to the city of Chennai at an early age in search of work. In a short while, she was able to get a job as a drama artiste with Komal Swaminathan's troupe.[1]
Career
Renuka got a break in Tamil films with the 1989 movie Samsara Sangeetham directed by T. Rajender. Renuka had done a few Tamil films and about 75 Malayalam movies when she was introduced to Tamil film director K. Balachander by colleague Geetha.
Renuka was cast in a supporting role in the teleserial Kaialavu Manasu directed by Balachander. Following Kaialavu Manasu, Renuka also did a supporting role in Kadhal Pagadai, which made her very popular and lead roles in Premi, Jannal and Ganga Yamuna Saraswathi. She also earned good reviews for her performance in Premi.
Family
Renuka is the eldest daughter in the family and has two younger brothers. She is married to K. Kumaran, Chairman and Managing Director of Aloha India.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Samsara Sangeetham | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Kuttettan | Thomas Chacko's girl friend | Malayalam | |
| 1990 | Brahma Rakshass | Karthika | Malayalam | |
| 1991 | Adwaytham | Krishnan Kutty Menon's wife | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Congratulations Miss Anitha Menon | Malayalam | ||
| 1992 | Thevar Magan | Aanee | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Sargam | Kunjulakshmi | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Kudumbasammetham | Devu | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Sthreedhanam | Vidya's sister | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Butterflies | Saradha | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Vatsalyam | Ambika | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Ammayane Sathyam | Parvathi's mother | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Kudumba Vishesham | Urmila | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Pavithram | Nirmala Ramakrishnan(Nimmy) | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Magalir Mattum | Pandian's wife | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Achan Kombathu Amma Varampathu | Sumithra | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Nirnayam | Rajan's wife | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Thakshashila | Officer | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Chantha | Sherly | Malayalam | |
| 1996 | Kalki | Karpagam | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Sathyabhaamaykkoru Pranayalekhanam | Thatri | Malayalam | |
| 1996 | The Prince | Jeeva's sister in law | Malayalam | |
| 1997 | Guru | Ramanagan's sister | Malayalam | |
| 1997 | Bharatheeyam | Sebastian's wife | Malayalam | |
| 1998 | Samaantharangal | Raziya | Malayalam | |
| 1998 | Chitrashalabham | Geetha | Malayalam | |
| 1998 | Dhinamdhorum | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Pranaya Nilavu | Jameela | Malayalam | |
| 2000 | Mister Butler | Manju | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Monsoon Wedding | Woman in the Rain | Hindi | |
| 2006 | Poi | Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Mizhikal Sakshi | Ambili's mother | Malayalam | |
| 2008 | De Ingottu Nokkiye | Sathyabhama | ||
| 2009 | Quick Gun Murugan | Kidnapped Mum | English Hindi | |
| 2009 | Ayan | Kaveri Velusamy | Tamil | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil |
| 2009 | Guru En Aalu | Guru's mother | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Chattakaari | Sasi's mother | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Gramam | Thankam | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Alex Pandian | Rani | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Annakodi | Tamil | [2] | |
| 2013 | Vanakkam Chennai | Ajay's Mother | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Kaanchi | Bhagheerathi Amma | Malayalam | |
| 2014 | Namma Gramam | Thankam | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Nalanum Nandhiniyum | Rajalakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Aindhaam Thalaimurai Sidha Vaidhiya Sigamani | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Poojai | Manimekalai | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Thirudan Police | Vishwa's mother | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Kanchana 2 | Nandhini's sister in law | Tamil | |
| 2015 | Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga | Kamatchi | Tamil | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premi | Sun TV, Vijay TV | ||
| Kaiyalavu Manasu | Sun TV | ||
| Jannal-Marabukavithaigal | Sun TV | ||
| Kadhal Pagadai | |||
| Ganga Yamuna Saraswati | Raj TV | ||
| Ganga Yamuna Saraswathy Sangamam | SUN TV | ||
| Sahana Sindhu Bairavi Part-II | Jaya TV | ||
| Parinayam(Malayalam) | Second mother of heroine | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2012-2014 | Amudha Oru Aacharyakuri | Amutha (Female lead role) | Kalaignar TV |
| 2013–2013 | Naduvula Konjam Thukkatha Kaanum | (Female lead role) | Singapore Tamil drama broadcast on MediaCorp Vasantham |
| 2014–2015 | Nenjathai Killadhe | Zee Tamil |
References
- ↑ "My First Break". The Hindu. April 17, 2009.
- ↑ "Roja is not anymore the wine seller of Bharathiraja". Behindwoods. 8 September 2012. Retrieved 9 September 2012.
External links
- Renuka at the Internet Movie Database