Radhika Sarathkumar is an Indian actor, producer, director and politician who predominantly works in Tamil and Telugu films and television. She also appeared in Malayalam, Hindi and Kannada films.[1] She is the founder and Creative Producer of the Radaan Mediaworks India Limited and doing serials in most of the south Indian languages.[2] She made her acting debut in 1978, with the Tamil film Kizhakke Pogum Rail. She made her Telugu film debut with Priya, However Nyayam Kavali was released first.[3]
Films
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
As actress
Tamil
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Kizhakke Pogum Rail | Panchaali | Nominated — Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1979 | Inikkum Ilamai | Lakshmi | |
| 1979 | Niram Maaratha Pookkal | Radhika | |
| 1979 | Mugathil Mugam Parkalam | ||
| 1979 | Velum Mayilum Thunai | Valli | |
| 1979 | Anbae Sangeetha | Geetha | |
| 1980 | Enga Ooru Rasathi | Anu | |
| 1980 | Soolam | Annamma | |
| 1980 | Chinnasiru Kiliye | ||
| 1980 | Anna Paravai | Usharani | |
| 1980 | Ethir Veetu Jannal | Urapatti | |
| 1980 | Aayiram Vaasal Idhayam | Neelu | |
| 1980 | Kalam Bathil Sollum | Rani | |
| 1980 | Bhama Rukmani | Bhama | |
| 1980 | Ilamai Kolam | Devi | |
| 1980 | Idhayaththil Ore Idam | ||
| 1980 | Paruvathin Vasalile | Usha | |
| 1980 | Thai Ponggal | Selvi | |
| 1980 | Malargale Malarungal | Dr. Devi | |
| 1980 | Kumari Pennin Ullathile | Devi Bala | |
| 1981 | Kannitheevu | Selvi | |
| 1981 | Indru Poi Naalai Vaa | Jaya | |
| 1981 | Magarantham | Geetha | |
| 1981 | Thiruppangal | ||
| 1981 | Rathathin Rathame | ||
| 1981 | Nadhi Ondru Karai Moondru | Ponni | |
| 1982 | Pokkiri Raja | Rakkayi | |
| 1982 | Poi Satchi | Rukku | |
| 1982 | Vadivangal | ||
| 1982 | Ranga | Ganga | |
| 1982 | Iniyavale Vaa | Rekha | |
| 1982 | Nandri, Meendum Varuga | Herself | Guest appearance |
| 1982 | Eera Vizhi Kaaviyangal | ||
| 1982 | Thottal Sudum | ||
| 1982 | Moondru Mugam | Rekha | |
| 1982 | Metti | Preetha | |
| 1982 | Mamiyara Marumagala | ||
| 1983 | Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan | Jaya | |
| 1983 | Neethibathi | Devi | |
| 1983 | Urangatha Ninaivugal | Gowri | |
| 1983 | Nenjodu Nenjam | ||
| 1984 | Anbulla Rajinikanth | Herself | Guest appearance |
| 1984 | Dhavani Kanavugal | ||
| 1984 | Osai | Rani | |
| 1984 | Vamsa Vilakku | Radha | |
| 1984 | Nallavanuku Nallavan | Uma | |
| 1984 | Nilavu Suduvathillai | Shanthi / Charu | |
| 1985 | Paasa Paravaigal | Uma | |
| 1985 | Nermai | Radha | |
| 1985 | Pillai Nila | Dolli | |
| 1985 | Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai | Sarasu | |
| 1985 | Pagal Nilavu | Thulasi | |
| 1985 | Naane Raja Naane Mandhiri | Bhagyalakshmi | |
| 1985 | Neethiyin Marupakkam | Marikozhundhu | |
| 1985 | Naan Ungal Rasigan | ||
| 1985 | Deiva Piravi | ||
| 1985 | Raja Rishi | Thilothamai | |
| 1986 | Dharma Devathai | Jhansi Rani | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1986 | Machakkaran | ||
| 1986 | Sippikkul Muthu | Lalitha | |
| 1987 | Sirai Paravai | Valli | |
| 1987 | Rettai Vaal Kuruvi | Radha | |
| 1987 | Veerapandiyan | Meena | |
| 1987 | Neethikku Thandanai | Chithra, Sindhuja | |
| 1987 | Puyal Padum Pattu | ||
| 1987 | Per Sollum Pillai | Seetha | |
| 1987 | Oorkavalan | Vadivu | |
| 1987 | Uzhavan Magan | Selvi | |
| 1988 | Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye | Gowri | |
| 1988 | Sudhanthira Nattin Adimaigal | ||
| 1988 | Poovum Puyalum | ||
| 1988 | Paadatha Thenikkal | ||
| 1988 | Therkathi Kallan | Radha | |
| 1988 | Paasa Paravaigal | Adv. Uma Shankar | |
| 1988 | Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran | Sivagami | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1988 | Nallavan | Collector Ponni | |
| 1988 | Ithu Engal Neethi | ||
| 1988 | Manamagale Vaa | Chitra / Rasathi | |
| 1988 | Thenpandi Seemayile | Rukkumani | |
| 1988 | Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum | Sandhya | |
| 1989 | Thendral Sudum | Kala | |
| 1989 | Kaval Poonaigal | Geetha | |
| 1989 | Kai Veesamma Kai Veesu | Sudha | |
| 1989 | Uthama Purushan | Doctor | Guest appearance |
| 1989 | Paasa Mazhai | Ganga | |
| 1989 | Thaai Naadu | Julie | |
| 1989 | Idhu Unga Kudumbam | ||
| 1989 | Ninaivu Chinnam | Bhagyam | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress |
| 1990 | Keladi Kanmani | Sharada | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1990 | Pagalil Pournami | Lakshmi | |
| 1990 | Pattanamdhan Pogalamadi | Mahalakshmi | |
| 1992 | Jodi Senthachu | ||
| 1992 | Tamizh Ponnu | Vellathayi | |
| 1992 | Naane Varuven | Dr. Radhika | |
| 1992 | Kalikaalam | Janaki | |
| 1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Virumaayi | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1993 | Puthiya Thendral | Gayathri | |
| 1993 | Karpagam Vanthachu | Karpagam | |
| 1994 | Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana | Lakshmi | |
| 1994 | Namma Annachi | Gayathri | |
| 1994 | Pavithra | Pavithra | |
| 1994 | Pudupatti Ponnuthayi | Ponnuthayi | |
| 1994 | Mettupatti Mirasu | Meenakshi | |
| 1994 | Veera Padhakkam | Thangamma | |
| 1995 | Pasumpon | Nachiyar | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1995 | Rani Maharaani | Rani | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize |
| 1995 | Puthiya Aatchi | Vivekanandan's wife | |
| 1995 | Villadhi Villain | Parvathi (Bombai Maami) | |
| 1995 | Udhavum Karangal | Bhavani | |
| 1995 | Raasaiyya | Madhavi | |
| 1995 | Naan Petha Magane | Indra | |
| 1995 | Ragasiya Police | Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu | |
| 1996 | Karuvelam Pookkal | Vadivu | |
| 1997 | Sakthi | Seethalakshmi | |
| 1997 | Suryavamsam | Sakthivel Gounder's Wife | |
| 1998 | Kaadhale Nimmadhi | Bhagyam | |
| 1998 | Veera Thalattu | Pandian's mother | |
| 1998 | Jeans | Sundaramba | |
| 1998 | Golmaal | Herself | Guest appearance |
| 1998 | Sandhippoma | Vishwa's mother | |
| 1998 | En Aasai Rasave | Azhagurani | |
| 1998 | Senthooram | Devaatha | |
| 1998 | Ellame En Pondattithaan | Meenakshmi | |
| 1999 | Kummi Paattu | Ramathaayi | |
| 1999 | Poomagal Oorvalam | Saravanan's adoptive mother | |
| 1999 | Sivan | Sivagami | |
| 1999 | Amarkalam | Ganga | |
| 1999 | Ethirum Pudhirum | Dr. Jayanthi | |
| 1999 | Tajmahal | Maayan's aunt | |
| 1999 | Siragugal | Valli | Telefilm |
| 2000 | Sudhandhiram | Advocate Padmini | |
| 2000 | Karuvelam Pookkal | Vadivu | |
| 2000 | Uyirile Kalanthathu | Meenakshi | |
| 2002 | Roja Kootam | Malar | |
| 2007 | Kannamoochi Yenada | Dhamayanthi | |
| 2008 | Pandhayam | Masanam's Wife | |
| 2008 | Saroja | Herself | Special appearance |
| 2012 | Saguni | Ramani Aachi | |
| 2013 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Gautham's wife | |
| 2014 | Poojai | Rajalakshmi | |
| 2015 | Naanum Rowdydhaan | Inspector Meena Kumari | |
| 2015 | Thangamagan | Thamizh's mother | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2016 | Theri | DCP Vijay Kumar's mother | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil Nominated – SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2016 | Dharma Durai | Pandiyamma | |
| 2017 | Singam 3 | Ramakrishna's wife | |
| 2017 | Mupparimanam | Herself | Cameo appearance |
| 2017 | Sangili Bungili Kadhava Thorae | Parvathy | |
| 2017 | Ippadai Vellum | Madhu's mother | |
| 2019 | Mr Local | Easwari | |
| 2019 | Market Raja MBBS | Sundhari Bai | |
| 2020 | Vaanam Kottatum | Chandra | SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil |
| 2021 | Annabelle Sethupathi | Aryamala | |
| 2021 | Jail | Paapamma | |
| 2022 | Marutha | Meenakshi | |
| 2022 | Yaanai | Muthaaram | |
| 2022 | Kuruthi Aattam | Ganthimathi | |
| 2022 | Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Lakshmi | [4] |
| 2022 | Love Today | Saraswathi | [5] |
| 2022 | Pattathu Arasan | Vijaya | |
| 2023 | Run Baby Run | Sathya's mother | |
| Ghosty | Special Appearance[6] | ||
| Kolai | Rekha | [7] | |
| Chandramukhi 2 | Ranganayagi | [8] | |
| 2024 | Merry Christmas | Constable Laxmi | |
| Dhruva Natchathiram | Post-production |
Telugu
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Nyayam Kavali | Bharathi Devi | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1981 | Radha Kalyanam | Radha | |
| 1981 | Kirayi Rowdylu | Jyothi | |
| 1981 | Dabbu Dabbu Dabbu | ||
| 1981 | Priya | Priya | |
| 1982 | Idi Pellantara | ||
| 1982 | Vayyari Bhamalu Vagalamari Bhartalu | Chandramathi | |
| 1982 | Billa Ranga | ||
| 1982 | Yamakinkarudu | Radha | |
| 1982 | Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu | Lalithamba | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1982 | Mondi Ghatam | Latha | |
| 1982 | Kayyala Ammayi Kalavaari Abbayi | Usha | |
| 1982 | Trisulam | Yadi | |
| 1982 | Mettala Savvadi | ||
| 1982 | Eenadu | ||
| 1983 | Prema Pichollu | Prema | |
| 1983 | Bezawada Bebbuli | ||
| 1983 | Palletoori Monagadu | Santhi | |
| 1983 | Abhilasha | Archana | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1983 | Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu | Sarada | |
| 1983 | Sivudu Sivudu Sivudu | ||
| 1983 | Puli Bebbuli | Sita's sister | |
| 1983 | Gudachari No.1 | Rekha | |
| 1983 | Simhapuri Simham | Mrs. Rajasekharam | |
| 1983 | Todu Needa | Radha | |
| 1983 | Moodu Mullu | ||
| 1983 | Raju Rani Jackie | Rani / Jackie | |
| 1983 | Mugguru Monagallu | ||
| 1984 | Hero | Mrs. Rajasekharan | |
| 1984 | Srimathi Kaavali | Jaya | |
| 1984 | Yuddham | Raja's mother | |
| 1984 | Babulugaadi Debba | Gowri | |
| 1984 | Kondaveeti Nagulu | ||
| 1984 | Bava Maradalu | ||
| 1984 | Abhimanyudu | ||
| 1984 | Ammayiloo! Preminchandi! | ||
| 1984 | Punyam Koddi Purushudu | ||
| 1984 | Anubandham | Malli | |
| 1984 | Gruhalakshmi | ||
| 1985 | Mangalya Balam | ||
| 1985 | Jwala | ||
| 1985 | Ragile Gundelu | Radha | |
| 1985 | Illale Devata | Lakshmi | |
| 1986 | Swathi Muthyam | Lalitha | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1986 | Jeevana Poratam | ||
| 1986 | Bandham | ||
| 1986 | Santhi Nivasam | Lalitha | |
| 1986 | Jailu Pakshi | ||
| 1986 | Ravana Brahma | Radhika | |
| 1986 | Ukku Manishi[9] | Radha | |
| 1986 | Kotigadu | ||
| 1987 | Aranyakanda | Poornima | |
| 1987 | Donga Mogudu | Seetha | |
| 1987 | Sardar Dharmanna | ||
| 1987 | Ummadi Mogudu | ||
| 1987 | Karthika Pournami | Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 1987 | Aradhana | Gangamma | |
| 1987 | Aatma Bandhuvulu | ||
| 1987 | America Abbayi | ||
| 1987 | Nyayaniki Sankellu | Viplava | |
| 1987 | Marana Homam | ||
| 1988 | Aanimuthyam | Prasanthi | |
| 1988 | Anna Chellelu | Radha | |
| 1988 | Dharma Teja | Sampoorna | |
| 1990 | Raja Vikramarka | Maya | |
| 1990 | Idem Pellam Baboi | Jhansi | |
| 1992 | Swathi Kiranam | Sarada | |
| 1992 | College Bullodu | Saraswathi | |
| 1994 | Palnati Pourusham | Maya | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1997 | Aaro Pranam | ||
| 1997 | Kutumba Gouravam | ||
| 1998 | Suryavamsam | Vasundhara | |
| 1998 | Abhishekam | Vijay's Mother | |
| 1999 | Arundhati | ||
| 1999 | Prema Katha | Subhadra | Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2000 | Vamsoddharakudu | Varalakshmi | |
| 2017 | Raja the Great | Constable Anantha Lakshmi | Nominated, SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress (Telugu) |
| 2022 | Aadavallu Meeku Joharlu | Aadhi Lakshmi | [10] |
| 2022 | Krishna Vrinda Vihari | Amruthavalli | |
| TBA | Operation Raavan† | Jeevitha | [11] |
Hindi
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Hamare Tumhare | Sonia | |
| 1980 | Apne Paraye | Leela | |
| 1986 | Asli Naqli | Vijay's sister | |
| 1986 | Naseeb Apna Apna | Chando Singh | |
| 1987 | Kudrat Ka Kanoon | Aarti Verma / Miss Julie Singh | |
| 1990 | Aaj Ka Arjun | Laxmi | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 1990 | Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | Roopa P. Chandra | |
| 1993 | Tum Karo Vaada | Soniya | |
| 1998 | Himmatwala | Kiran | |
| 1999 | Lal Baadshah | Mrs. Ranbhir Singh |
Malayalam
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Swarna Medal | ||
| 1979 | Bharyaye Aavashyamundu | ||
| 1983 | Justice Raja | Anitha | |
| 1985 | Koodum Thedi | Devi | |
| 1985 | Makan Ente Makan | Sujatha | |
| 1991 | Chavettupada | ||
| 1993 | Arthana | Bharathi | |
| 2017 | Ramaleela | Ragini | [12] |
| 2019 | The Gambinos | Mariamma | [13] |
| 2019 | Ittymaani: Made in China | Annamma Plamootil |
Kannada
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Prachanda Kulla | Pushpa | |
| 1985 | Jeevana Chakra | Uma | |
| 1987 | Sathyam Shivam Sundaram | ||
| 1991 | Nagini | Doctor |
Dubbing artist
| Year | Film | Actress | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Mudhal Mariyathai | Radha | Tamil |
| 1986 | Vikram | Lissy | |
| Kadalora Kavithaigal | Ranjini | ||
| 1988 | Senthoora Poove | Nirosha | |
| 1990 | Inaindha Kaigal | ||
| 1994 | Karuthamma | Rajashree |
Television
Serials
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Penn | DD | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Viduthalai | DD | |||
| 1997 | Naalavathu Mudichu | ||||
| 1997–1998 | Marupiravi | Bhuvaneshwari | Sun TV | Tamil | |
| 1998–2000 | Idhi Katha Kadu | Vasudha | ETV | Telugu | |
| 1999–2001 | Chithi | Saradha and Sakthi | Sun TV | Tamil | |
| 2002–2005 | Annamalai | Annamalai | |||
| 2005–2006 | Selvi | Selvi | |||
| 2007–2009 | Arasi | Senthamizharasi and Selvi | |||
| 2007 | Ammayi Kaapuram | Bhavani Devi | Gemini TV | Telugu | Replaced by Ranjitha |
| 2009–2013 | Chellamay | Chellamma | Sun TV | Tamil | |
| 2010–2012 | No.23 Mahalakshmi Nivasam | Mahalakshmi | Gemini TV | Telugu | |
| 2013–2018 | Vaani Rani | Vaani and Rani | Sun TV | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Puriyaamal Pirinthom | Priya | Vasantham | Singaporean Tamil drama[14] | |
| 2018–2019 | Chandrakumari | Chandrakumari | Sun TV | Tamil | Replaced by Viji Chandrasekhar[15] |
| 2020–2021 | Chithi 2 | Saradha | [16] | ||
| 2022 – 2024 | Ponni C/O Rani | Rani and Vaani | Kalaignar TV | [17] | |
| 2024-upcoming | Thayamma | Thayamma | DD Podhigai TV |
Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Thangavettai | Host | Sun TV | Tamil | Replaced by Ramya Krishnan |
| Bangaram Mee Kosam | Gemini TV | Telugu | Replaced by Ramya Krishna | ||
| 2012 | Kaiyil Oru Kodi - Are You Ready? | Contestant | Sun TV | Tamil | |
| 2014 | Koffee with DD | Guest | Vijay TV | Along with Sripriya | |
| 2015 | Ninaithale Inikkum | Vendhar TV | |||
| 2016 | Good Morning Tamizha | Puthuyugam TV | Diwali Special | ||
| 2018 | Vaani Rani Kondattam | Herself | Sun TV | Special Show | |
| Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | Christmas Special | |||
| 2019–2020 | Kodeeswari | Host | Colors Tamil | [18] | |
| 2020 | Natchathira Jodi | Guest | Sun TV | Along with Sarathkumar | |
| Chithi 2 Special | Herself | Special Show | |||
| 2022 | Wow 3 | Participant | ETV | Telugu | Game Show |
| Alitho Saradaga | Guest | ||||
| Jamelaa Oru Munnottam | Herself | Colors Tamil | Tamil | Special Show | |
| Unstoppable With NBK Season 2 | Guest | Aha Telugu | Telugu | ||
| 2023 | Kadhanayagi | Judge | Star Vijay | Tamil |
Other works
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Naalavathu Mudichu | Director | DD | Tamil | Also Screenplay |
| 1999 | Siragugal | Valli | Sun TV | Television film, also director | |
| 2022 | Gaalivaana | Saraswathi | ZEE5 | Telugu | Web series |
References
- ↑ Kumar, S. r Ashok (9 April 2020). "Radhika Sarathkumar: 'Acting is my first priority'" – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Board of Directors". Radaan.tv.
- ↑ "Alitho Saradaga: ఆ విషయంలో చిరంజీవికి సారీ చెప్పా.. : రాధిక". EENADU (in Telugu). Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ↑ "Radikaa Sarathkumar plays Simbu's mother in Gautham Menon's Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu". Times of India.
- ↑ "The entire cast and crew of 'Love Today' revealed". Times of India.
- ↑ "Kajal Aggarwal's Ghosty teaser promises a horror comedy drama". 123 Telugu.
- ↑ "Makers unveil Radhika Sarathkumar's role from 'Kolai'". Times of India.
- ↑ "Chandramukhi 2 Movie: Review and Story". Kissu. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ↑ Balakrishna, Palli. "Ukku Manishi (1986)". Telugu Lyrics World. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ↑ "Radhika Sarathkumar, Khushubu Sundar and Urvashi join the sets of Sharwanand and Rashmika's Aadavallu Meeku Joharlu". The Times of India. Retrieved 21 August 2021.
- ↑ "Radhika Sarathkumar's First Look From Telugu Film Operation Raavan Out". News18. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
- ↑ "Raadhika to make a comeback after 24 years - Tamil News". IndiaGlitz.com. 31 January 2017.
- ↑ "Gambinos' first look is out". Deccan Chronicle.
- ↑ "Oru Nayagi Oru Novel". Vasantham on xinmsn Entertainment.
- ↑ "Viji Chandrasekhar replaces Radhika Sarathkumar in Chandrakumari". Times Of India.
- ↑ "Radikaa bids adieu to Chithi 2 and mega serials". The Times of India.
- ↑ "Radhika Sarathkumar to make a comeback in new TV soap 'Ponni C/O Rani'". Times of India.
- ↑ "Radhika Sarathkumar is excited to host an all-women game show 'Kodeeswari'". Times Of India.
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