Archana
Occupation
Actress
Actress
Years active
1980 - Present
1980 - Present
Archana (born as Sudha) is an Indian actress and Kuchipudi and Kathak dancer, known for her works in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films. She is the recipient of two National Film Awards.[1][2]
Early life
Archana was born in Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh, India as Sudha. During her childhood, her family moved to Madras (Present day Chennai).
Filmography
Tamil
- Thai Ponggal (1980)
- Thunive Thozhan (1980)
- Kaadhal Oviyam (1982)
- Vasanthame Varuga (1983)
- Neengal Kettavai as Radha (1984)
- Engirunthalum Vazhga (1985)
- Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe (1985)
- Puyal Kadantha Boomi (1985)
- Rettai Vaal Kuruvi (1987)
- Veedu (1988) as Sudha
- Sandhya Ragam (1989)
- Vaidehi Vandhachu (1991)
- Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram (2007) as Meenakshi
- Onbadhu Roobai Nottu (2007)
- Keni (2018)
- Seethakaathi (2018)
- Namma Veetu Pillai (2019) as Thenmozhi, Arumpon's mother
- Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 (2019)
Telugu
- Madhura Geetam (1981)
- Nireekshana (1982)
- Ladies Tailor (1986)
- Ukku Sankellu (1988)
- Daasi (1988) as Kamakshi; Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu
- Yogi Vemana (1988) as Vishwada
- Matti Manushulu (1990)
- Bharat Bandh (1991)
- Chakravyuham (1992)
- Pachcha Toranam (1994)
- Police Venkataswamy (1983)
Malayalam
- Thammil Thammil (1985)
- Malamukalile Daivam (1986) as Marie
- Piravi (1989) as Chakyar's daughter
- Onnaam Muhoortham (1991) as Radhika Vishwanath
- Yamanam (1992) as Ambil
- Sammohanam (1994) as Pennu
- Madamma (1996)
- Kinar (2018)
Kannada
- Premigala Saval (1984)
- Belli Naaga (1986)
- Guri (1986) as Shantadevi
- Ondu Muttina Kathe (1987) as Kaaki
- Huliya (1996) as Mydani
Bengali
- Bagh Bahadur (1989) as Radha
Hindi
- Buddha Mil Gaya (1971) as Deepa
- Nishad (2002) as Sati Gujaral
English
- Gangapur
Accolades
| 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)[3] | Onbadhu Roobai Nottu (2007) |
References
- ↑ Waiting for good roles: Archana(4 May 2007). Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ↑ Star Talk - Archana(22 August 2007). Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ↑ Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards. The Hindu(29 September 2009). Retrieved 28 September 2009.