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 and Kannada films and regarded as one of the great actress in Indian cinema for her performances . She is the recipient of two National Film Awards.[1][2]
Archana | |
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Archana receiving National Film Award for Best Actress
from The President of India for her performance in the Telugu film, Daasi (1988) | |
| Born | Sudha Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Actress Nandi Special Jury Award |
Filmography
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 | ||
| Yogi Vemana | Vishwada | ||
| 1990 | Matti Manushulu | ||
| 1991 | Bharat Bandh | ||
| Vidhata | Jwala | [3] | |
| 1992 | Chakravyuham | ||
| Prema Drohi | |||
| 1994 | Pachcha Toranam | ||
| 2022 | Chor Bazaar |
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 | |
Television
- Meenakshi Ponnunga (2022–2023) on Zee Tamil as Meenakshi
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Film |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Nandi 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) |
References
External links
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