Suja Varunee
| Suja Varunee | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Sujatha 16 January 1985 Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Other names | Suja Naidu[1] |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse(s) | Utsha Datta |
Suja Varunee is an Indian film actress who has appeared in Tamil language films. After appearing in item numbers in films such as Sandai and Kuselan, she is also now appearing in pivotal roles in films.[2][3]
Career
At 14, she got an offer to act in a film titled Plus Two by cinematographer Rajarajan who was her neighbour, the film upon release however failed to gain her any more offers.[4] Subsequently she played supporting roles in a couple of films including Varnajalam and Masala in Kannada and went on to appear in numerous item numbers.[5] In Malayalam, she became noted after appearing in the song "Sona, Sona" in Ben Johnson.[6]
In 2012, the actress changed her name from Suja to Suja Varunee, to try and make a breakthrough in films and signed on for two projects directed by K. S. Adhiyaman's Amali Thumali and Thappu Thalangal.[7][8] She also signed on to appear alongside Aadhi in the bilingual Gundello Godari.[9] She had a makeover and lost ten kilograms to try and make it as a leading actress after years of minor roles.[10] After another supporting role in Doosukeltha, she got a lead role in Ali Baba Okkade Donga, a comedy film opposite Ali, while in Tamil she signed for Vaa Deal, Appuchee Gramam, a science fiction film and Pencil.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Plus Two | Tamil | lead role | |
| 2004 | Varnajalam | Tamil | ||
| Udees | Kannada | Special appearance | ||
| 2005 | Maayavi | Tamil | ||
| Kadhal Seiya Virumbu | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| Yeshwanth | Kannada | Special appearance | ||
| Jyestha | Kannada | Special appearance | ||
| Gunna | Kannada | Special appearance | ||
| Masala | Preethi | Kannada | ||
| Kasthuri Maan | Tamil | |||
| Ben Johnson | Malayalam | Special appearance | ||
| Ponmudipuzhayorathu | Malayalam | Special appearance | ||
| Sakha Sakhi | Kannada | |||
| 2006 | Ulla Kadathal | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Vathiyar | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| Chacko Randaaman | Malayalam | Special appearance | ||
| Naalai | Tamil | |||
| 2007 | Lee | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Mudhal Kanave | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| Madurai Veeran | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| Adavadi | Tamil | |||
| Kaanal Neer | Tamil | |||
| Achacho | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| Pallikoodam | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| Black Cat | Malayalam | Special appearance | ||
| Ammuvagiya Naan | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| 2008 | Pazhani | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan | Urvashi | Tamil | ||
| Thangam | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| Vaitheeswaran | Sharmila | Tamil | ||
| Valluvan Vasuki | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| Sandai | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| Singakutty | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| Thozha | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| Uliyin Osai | Tamil | |||
| Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| Kuselan | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| Jayamkondaan | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| Thenavattu | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| 2009 | Gaja | Tamil | ||
| Ainthaam Padai | Tamil | |||
| Black Dalia | Jessica | Malayalam | ||
| Engal Aasan | Tamil | |||
| Solla Solla Inikkum | Megha | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Aptharakshaka | Kannada | ||
| Milaga | Tamil | |||
| Moscowin Kavery | Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| Nagavalli | Hema | Telugu | ||
| Mudhal Kadhal Mazhai | Tamil | |||
| 2011 | Aayiram Vilakku | Tamil | ||
| 2013 | Gundello Godari | Bangari | Telugu | |
| Maranthen Mannithen | Bangari | Tamil | ||
| Settai | Tamil | |||
| Doosukeltha | Telugu | |||
| 2014 | Ali Baba Okkade Donga | Chetana | Telugu | |
| Appuchi Gramam | Tamil | |||
| 2015 | Amali Thumali | Tamil | Filming | |
| Kadhal Theevu | Tamil | Filming | ||
| Vaigai Express | Tamil | Filming | ||
| Vaa Deal | Tamil | Filming | ||
| Pencil | Tamil | Filming |
References
- ↑ "Welcome To Amrita TV - Super Dancer Junior 2". Amritatv.com. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
- ↑ "Suja praised for Milaga! - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2010-07-08. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
- ↑ Nikhil Raghavan (2012-02-04). "Arts / Cinema : Itsy-Bitsy". The Hindu. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
- ↑ "Cinema Plus / Columns : My First Break - SUJA". The Hindu. 2009-10-16. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
- ↑ "Welcome to". Sify.com. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
- ↑ "Events - Star Talk - Suja". IndiaGlitz. 2008-02-14. Retrieved 2012-07-12.
- ↑ "Suja Varunee god’s child". Southdreamz.com. 2012-02-03. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
- ↑ "Suja Varunee’s rain trick! - Times Of India". Articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 2012-02-01. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
- ↑ "Suja Varunee joins Aadhi - Taapsee's next - Tamil Movie News". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
- ↑ Anupama Subramaniam DC chennai. "What’s in the name?". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 2012-04-26.
- ↑ http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/shotcuts-big-support/article5597202.ece