C. R. Saraswathi
Occupation
Actress and politician
Actress and politician
C. R. Saraswathi is an Indian film actress and politician who has predominantly appeared in Tamil films. She is currently acting as spokesperson of Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam, a split group from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.[1]
Career
C. R. Saraswathi started her career as a film actress in 1979 and joined All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in 1999. In 2014, she was appointed spokesperson for the AIADMK party by Jayalalithaa.[2] She contested and lost in 2016 Tamil Nadu Assembly election at Pallavaram constituent assembly.[3][4] She is currently in Amma Makkal Munnetra Kazhagam.[5]
Awards
In 2004, she won Tamil Nadu government's Kalaimamani award for her contributions in Tamil film industry.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Suvarilladha Chiththirangal | Selvi | |
| 1981 | Sreeraman Sreemathi | Ravi's wife | Malayalam film |
| 1985 | Njan Piranna Naattil | Malayalam film | |
| 1987 | Enga Chinna Rasa | Nagamani | |
| 1988 | Annanagar Mudhal Theru | Saraswathi | |
| 1988 | Rayilukku Neramachu | ||
| 1991 | Pudhiya Raagam | Raghuraman's mother | |
| 1991 | Manasaara Vaazhthungalean | ||
| 1991 | Vasanthakala Paravai | Lawyer | |
| 1992 | Pondatti Rajyam | ||
| 1992 | Thanga Manasukkaran | Yasodai | |
| 1992 | Abhirami | Saroja | |
| 1992 | Ilavarasan | Selvanayagam's wife | |
| 1992 | Sevagan | Ashok's mother | |
| 1992 | Singaravelan | Sumathi's mother | Cameo |
| 1992 | Amma Vanthachu | School teacher | |
| 1992 | Kaviya Thalaivan | Priya's friend | |
| 1992 | Naalaya Seidhi | Savithri | |
| 1993 | Prathap | ||
| 1993 | Manikuyil | Rathnasabapathy wife | |
| 1993 | Enga Muthalali | Kavery Mother | |
| 1993 | Porantha Veeda Puguntha Veeda | ||
| 1993 | Maamiyar Veedu | ||
| 1994 | Amaidhi Padai | Kuyili's mother | |
| 1994 | Atha Maga Rathiname | Pudukkottai Sundari | |
| 1994 | Killadi Mappillai | Devi's mother | |
| 1994 | Subramaniya Swamy | Sarasa | |
| 1995 | Engirundho Vandhan | Meenakshi | |
| 1995 | Paattu Padava | Devi's mother | |
| 1995 | Karnaa | Manickam's wife | |
| 1995 | Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari | ||
| 1995 | Gandhi Pirantha Mann | Sathyavathi | |
| 1996 | Vasantha Vaasal | Vasantha | |
| 1996 | Purushan Pondatti | Suryakala | |
| 1996 | Selva | Bhama | |
| 1996 | Indraprastham | Dance teacher | Malayalam film |
| 1997 | Pudhu Nilavu | ||
| 1997 | Once More | Kavitha mother | |
| 1998 | Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar | ||
| 1998 | En Uyir Nee Thaane | Janaki's sister-in-law | |
| 1998 | Ninaithen Vandhai | Savitri's Aunt | |
| 1998 | Sivappu Nila | Lawyer | |
| 1999 | Guest House | ||
| 1999 | Anbulla Kadhalukku | Priya's mother | |
| 1999 | Maravathe Kanmaniye | ||
| 2001 | En Purushan Kuzhandhai Maadhiri | ||
| 2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam | Malathi's Mother | |
| 2002 | Kamarasu | Vasanthi's mother | |
| 2002 | Karmegham | ||
| 2002 | Ivan | ||
| 2006 | 47A Besant Nagar Varai | ||
| 2007 | Nam Naadu | ||
| 2008 | Pazhani | Deepti's mother |
References
- ↑ Tamil Nadu polls: CR Saraswathi's journey from silver screen to political theatre. Firstpost(29 April 2016). Retrieved 2019-03-13.
- ↑ Jayalalithaa to return home soon from hospital, assures AIADMK(20 November 2016).
- ↑ Saraswathi C.R(AIADMK):Constituency- PALLAVARAM(KANCHEEPURAM) - Affidavit Information of Candidate. myneta.info. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
- ↑ Comedian, supporting actor accomplish what heroes could not - Times of India. The Times of India. Retrieved 2019-03-13.
- ↑ Sasikala will retrieve both symbol, party: C R Saraswathi | Trichy News - Times of India.