Anuradha (actress)


Anuradha is an Indian film and television actress. She was mainly active in the 1980s and 1990s. She was known for her item numbers. She has acted in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada,
Hindi and Oriya-language films.

Career

Sulochana was introduced to the film industry by director K. G. George at the age of 13. Even at that age she was very tall, he gave her the name Anuradha. She was the tallest actress at that time. She started off as a heroine and later moved on to doing item numbers. Even with that imposing height, Anuradha could act in over 700 films, which is a great achievement even when most of her co-actors or heroes were far shorter than her. She is trained in martial arts and she did her action roles without any dupe. She was a motorcycle rider, who rode Java, Enfield bullet and other motorcycles. She was also seen in few Sun TV serials, including Thangam, Kannana kanne, Muthaaramand Deivamagal.

Personal life

Anuradha was born to Krishna Kumar, a choreographer and Saroja Devi, a hairdresser for actresses in films. Her father is Maharashtrian and her mother is from Andhra Pradesh. She was married to Sathish Kumar in 1987, who was a dance director. They had two children Abhinayashree and Kalicharan, who have appeared as actors.
However, Kumar met with a motorcycle accident on 7 November 1996, which caused massive damage to his brain and he died in 2007 due to aspiration while ingesting food.

Partial filmography

Tamil

  1. Kalikkoil Kabali
  2. Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu
  3. Kuzhandhaiyai Thedi
  4. Kaathalikka 90 Naal
  5. Sivappu Malli
  6. Sathya Sundharam
  7. Mohana Punnagai
  8. Naan Kudithukonde Iruppen
  9. Maarupatta Konangal
  10. Azhagiya Laila
  11. Thanga Magan
  12. Ilayapiravigal
  13. Thalaimagan
  14. Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
  15. Saatchi
  16. Seerum Singangal
  17. Mella Pesungal
  18. Muthu Engal Sothu
  19. Ilamai Kaalangal
  20. Madurai Sooran
  21. Madras Vathiyar
  22. Priyamudan Prabhu
  23. Theerppu En Kaiyil
  24. Vidhi
  25. Ponmaalai Pozhudhu
  26. 24 Mani Neram
  27. Urimai Thedum Uravu
  28. Aathora Aatha
  29. Vetri
  30. Raja Veettu Kannukkutty
  31. Nooravathu Naal
  32. Marupatta Konangal
  33. Kuzhandhai Yesu
  34. Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi
  35. Thanga Koppai
  36. Sabaash
  37. Niraparaadhi
  38. Ezhuthatha Sattangal
  39. Nandri
  40. Naalai Unathu Naal
  41. Vai Sollil Veeranadi
  42. Idhu Enga Boomi
  43. Kadamai
  44. Sirai
  45. Nyayam
  46. Pei Veedu
  47. January 1
  48. Vesham
  49. Alai Osai
  50. Rajathi Rojakili
  51. Aasha
  52. Kalyanam Oru Kalkattu
  53. Nalla Thambi
  54. Naan Sigappu Manithan
  55. Naagam
  56. Pudhu Yugam
  57. Chain Jayapal
  58. Navagraha Nayagi
  59. Sivappu Nila
  60. Raman Sreeraman
  61. Chidambara Rahasiyam
  62. Padikkadha Pannaiyar
  63. Veettukkari
  64. Nermai
  65. Unakkaga Oru Roja
  66. Karupu Sattaikaran
  67. Engal Kural
  68. Visha Kanni
  69. Andha Oru Nimidam
  70. Panam Pathum Seyyum
  71. Navagraha Nayagi
  72. Arthamulla Aasaigal
  73. Savi
  74. Mayavi
  75. Avan
  76. Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe
  77. Hemavin Kadhalargal
  78. Kovil Yaanai
  79. Jeevanathi
  80. Viduthalai
  81. Mahasakthi Mariamman
  82. Kaithiyin Theerpu
  83. Enakku Nane Needipathi
  84. Meendum Pallavi
  85. Thazhuvatha Kaigal
  86. Solvathellam Unmai
  87. Kalyana Kacheri
  88. Thangachi
  89. Anjatha Singam
  90. Makkal En Pakkam
  91. Raja Mariyadhai
  92. Veerapandiyan
  93. Thendral Puyalanadhu
  94. Rettai Kuzhal Thuppaki
  95. Sangu Pushpangal
  96. Pudhu Mappillai
  97. Vanakkam Vathiyare
  98. Sathiyam Adhu Nichayam
  99. Ponmaalai Pozhudhu
  100. Chinna Mani
  101. Rajali
  102. The Terrorist
  103. Dhinamum Ennai Gavani
  104. Thedinen Vanthathu
  105. Ivan
  106. Winner
  107. Super Da
  108. ''Gethu''

Malayalam

  1. Thulavarsham
  2. Iniyaval Urangatte
  3. Oolkatal as Thulasi
  4. Koumara Praayam
  5. Love in Singapore
  6. Thadakam as Dancer
  7. Aa Rathri as Dancer
  8. Kaliya Mardhanam as Thulasi
  9. Veedu as Maggi
  10. Ente Kadha
  11. Visa as Dancer
  12. Oru Mukam Pala Mukham as Swapna
  13. Aadhipathyam
  14. Vaashi
  15. Samrambam
  16. Belt Mathai as Geetha
  17. Himam as Dancer
  18. Passport as Daisy
  19. Arabikadal
  20. Mortuary
  21. Engane Nee Marakkum as Shanti
  22. Attakkalasam as Usha
  23. Coolie as Sreedevi
  24. Swarna Gopuram as Dancer
  25. Rajavembala as Neelima
  26. Nishedi
  27. Vetta as Kombu
  28. Kurishuyudham as Dancer
  29. Mynakam
  30. Oru Sumangaliyude Katha as Sophia
  31. Poomadhathe Pennu as Dancer
  32. Shabadham
  33. Jeevante Jeevan
  34. Paurnami Raavil
  35. Kiratham as Anu
  36. Revenge as Susan
  37. Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare
  38. Chorakku Chora as Chandrika
  39. Nerariyum Nerathu as Dancer
  40. Katturani
  41. Aanakkorumma as Anitha
  42. Black Mail as Malu
  43. Puzhayozhukum Vazhi as Resmi
  44. Jwalanam
  45. Shatru
  46. Uyerthezhunelppu as Shobha
  47. Ithu Nalla Thamasha as Prasanna
  48. Pournami Rathriyil
  49. Caberet Dancer
  50. Ardharathri
  51. Karinagam
  52. Sakhavu
  53. Bharya Oru Manthri
  54. Railway Cross
  55. Annoru Ravil
  56. Pensimham
  57. Kulambadikal
  58. Kaalathinte Sabhdam as Valsala
  59. Kalarathri
  60. Avalude Kadha
  61. Ee Noottandile Maharogam
  62. Rajavembala
  63. Vamban
  64. Janma Shatru as Savithri Sankar
  65. Bheekaran as Dancer
  66. Karate Girls
  67. Agnichirakulla Thumbi
  68. Theruvu Narthaki as Radha
  69. Maharajavu
  70. Prabhatham Chuvanna Theruvil
  71. ''Sunday 7 p.m.''

Telugu

  1. Gandharvya Kanya
  2. Pancha Kalyani
  3. Love in Singapore
  4. Maga Maharaju
  5. Chandi Rani
  6. Dharmaatmudu
  7. Nayakulaku Saval
  8. Kode Trachu as Asha
  9. Aparadhi
  10. Justice Chakravarthy
  11. Bharatamlo Sankharavam
  12. James Bond 999
  13. Ramudu Kadhu Krishnudu as Appala Narasamma
  14. Bangaru Kapuram
  15. Dandayatra as Julie
  16. Bhola Shankarudu
  17. Mayaladi as Prathima
  18. Prachanda Bhairavi as Nagakanya
  19. Terror as Muthyalu
  20. Chattamtho Poratam
  21. Kotha Pelli Koothuru
  22. Vande Mataram
  23. Lady James Bond
  24. Darja Donga
  25. Kanchu Kavacham
  26. Khooni as Laila
  27. Mantra Dandam as Kanchana
  28. Maa Inti Mahalakshmi as Mohini
  29. Kongumudi
  30. Mayadari Maridi
  31. Visha Kanya
  32. Maya Mohini
  33. Vikram
  34. Aakrandana
  35. Cow Boy No. 1
  36. Repati Pourulu
  37. Papikondalu
  38. Simhasanam
  39. Kondaveeti Raja
  40. Krishna Garadi
  41. Nippulanti Manishi
  42. Khaidi Rani
  43. Jailu Pakshi
  44. Santhi Nivasam
  45. Kaliyuga Krishnudu
  46. Punnami Chandrudu
  47. Veera Pratap as Kamini
  48. Ramu
  49. Dharmapatni
  50. Aatma Bandhuvulu
  51. Veera Viharam
  52. Gouthami
  53. Kaboye Alludu
  54. Hanthakudi Veta
  55. Gandipeta Rahasyam
  56. Ajatha Satruvu as Lalasa
  57. Aayudham
  58. Ramudu Kadhu Rakshasudu
  59. Orey Rikshaw
  60. Bobbili Bullodu
  61. Aata
  62. ''Maya Bazaar''

Kannada

  1. Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu...Rani
  2. Lakshmi Kataksha
  3. Prachanda Kulla
  4. Gandugali Rama
  5. Simha Gharjane...Roopa
  6. Chinnadantha Maga
  7. Ibbani Karagithu...Anitha
  8. Jiddu
  9. Prachanda Kulla
  10. Onde Raktha
  11. Male Banthu Male
  12. Mooru Janma
  13. Khaidi
  14. Preethi Vathsalya
  15. Benki Birugali
  16. Mooroovare Vajragalu
  17. Baddi Bangaramma...Kamala
  18. Pavitra Prema...Rita
  19. Naanu Nanna Hendthi
  20. Kadina Raja
  21. Ajeya
  22. Kumkuma Tanda Sowbhagya
  23. Jeevana Chakra
  24. Bete
  25. Beegara Pandhya
  26. December 31
  27. Sangrama
  28. Shubha Milana
  29. Inspector Krantikumar
  30. Matru Vatsalya
  31. Olavina Aasare
  32. Gudugu Sidilu
  33. Hongkongnalli Agent Amar
  34. Praja Prabhuthva
  35. Shivanna
  36. ''Mari Kannu Hori Myage''

Hindi

  1. Manzil Manzil
  2. Haisiyat
  3. Balidaan
  4. Mahaguru
  5. Singhasan
  6. Pyaar Karke Dekho
  7. ''Machalti Jawani''

Oriya

  1. ''Chakadola Karuchi Leela''

Voice artist

For Nagma in the 2001 film Citizen.