Sithara (actress)
Sithara is an Indian actress known for her works predominantly in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films. She has appeared in over a hundred films in South Indian languages and is known throughout all the regional film industries.
Early life
Sithara was born as the eldest among three children to Parameshwaran Nair and Valsala Nair in Kilimanoor. Her father Parameshwaran Nair was an engineer at the electricity board and her mother was also an officer at the electricity board. She has two younger brothers, Pratheesh and Abhilash. She studied in Lourdes Mount School, Vattappara. She was studying for pre-university certification at Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College, Kilimanoor, when she acted in her debut movie Kaveri.Personal life
Sithara never married, a decision she took early in her life after her father's death.Career
Sithara made her acting debut in 1986 with the Malayalam film Kaveri, directed by Rajeevnath. Her performance was well-received, and she soon became a sought-after actress in the Malayalam film industry. She went on a signing spree and turned to be most sought after actress of 80's and 90's in South India.She then expanded her career to Tamil cinema with her debut in Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal, directed by K. Balachander, which was a major success and established her as a prominent actress in Tamil films.
Throughout her career, Sithara has worked with several leading actors and acclaimed directors. Some of her notable Malayalam films include Nakhakshathangal, Mazhavilkavadi, Jaathakam, Dasharatham, Amaram, Chamayam and Guru.
In Tamil cinema, she is known for her performances in films like Pudhu Vasantham and Padayappa. She has to be part of more than 100 films in each south languages as heroin and character artists.
In late 2000, she took a break from the industry. Sithara made her comeback to Mollywood with Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu directed by Rajasenan. After her comeback, she acted in Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu and Saigal Padukayanu.
She is also known for her work in Television. The serial likes Mouna Raagalu, Kavari Maangal, Parasakti, Eetharam Katha, Intinti Gruhalakshmi and Poova Thalaya.