Archana (actress)
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Archana (born as Sudha) is an Indian actress and Kuchipudi and Kathak dancer, known for her works in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali and Odia films. She is the recipient of two National Film Awards.[1][2]
Archana | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sudha |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Nireekshana (1982) Veedu (1987) Daasi (1988) |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Actress Nandi Special Jury Award |
Films
Tamil
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Thai Pongal | ||
| Thunive Thozhan | |||
| 1982 | Kadhal Oviyam | ||
| 1983 | Vasanthame Varuga | ||
| 1984 | Neengal Kettavai | Radha | |
| 1985 | Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe | ||
| Puyal Kadantha Boomi | |||
| 1987 | Rettai Vaal Kuruvi | Tulasi | |
| 1988 | Veedu | Sudha | |
| 1989 | Sandhya Ragam | Thulasi | |
| 1991 | Vaidehi Vandhachu | ||
| 2007 | Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram | Meenakshi | |
| Onbadhu Roobai Nottu | Velayi | ||
| 2018 | Keni | Suganthi | |
| Seethakaathi | Lakshmi | ||
| 2019 | Namma Veettu Pillai | Thenmozhi | |
| Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 | Mohana | ||
Telugu
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Madhura Geetam | ||
| 1983 | Police Venkataswamy | ||
| 1986 | Nireekshana | Tulasi | |
| Ladies Tailor | Sujatha | ||
| 1988 | Ukku Sankellu | ||
| Daasi | Kamakshi | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | |
| Yogi Vemana | Vishwada | ||
| 1990 | Matti Manushulu | ||
| 1991 | Bharat Bandh | ||
| Vidhata | Jwala | [3] | |
| 1992 | Chakravyuham | ||
| Prema Drohi | |||
| 1994 | Pachcha Toranam | ||
Malayalam
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Thammil Thammil | Gayathri | |
| 1986 | Malamukalile Daivam | Marie | |
| 1989 | Piravi | Chakyar's daughter | |
| 1991 | Onnaam Muhurtham | Radhika Vishwanath | |
| 1992 | Yamanam | Ambil | |
| 1994 | Sammohanam | Pennu | |
| 1996 | Madamma | ||
| 2018 | Kinar | Suganthi | |
Kannada
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Premigala Saval | ||
| 1986 | Belli Naaga | ||
| Guri | Shantadevi | ||
| 1987 | Ondu Muttina Kathe | Kaaki | |
| 1996 | Huliya | Mydani | |
Other language films
| Year | Title | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Bagh Bahadur | Bengali | Radha | |
| 1993 | Mo Kanhure | Odia | ||
| 2002 | Nishad | Hindi | Sati Gujaral | |
- Meenakshi Ponnunga (2022-2023) on Zee Tamil as Meenakshi
 | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (April 2023) |
| Year | Awards | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Nandi Awards (Andhra Pradesh State Film, Music and Television Awards) | Nandi Special Jury Award | Nireekshana (1986) |
| 1988 | National Film Awards | Best Actress | Veedu (1987) |
| 1989 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | |
| National Film Awards | Best Actress | Daasi (1988) | |
| 2007 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Character Artiste (Female)[4] | Onbadhu Roobai Nottu (2007) |
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