Archana (born as Sudha) is an Indian actress and Kuchipudi and Kathak dancer, known for her works in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Bengali and Odia films. She is the recipient of two National Film Awards.[1][2]
Archana | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sudha |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Nireekshana (1982) Veedu (1987) Daasi (1988) |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Actress Nandi Special Jury Award |
Filmography
editFilms
editTamil
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Thai Pongal | ||
| Thunive Thozhan | |||
| 1982 | Kadhal Oviyam | ||
| 1983 | Vasanthame Varuga | ||
| 1984 | Neengal Kettavai | Radha | |
| 1985 | Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe | ||
| Puyal Kadantha Boomi | |||
| 1987 | Rettai Vaal Kuruvi | Tulasi | |
| 1988 | Veedu | Sudha | |
| 1989 | Sandhya Ragam | Thulasi | |
| 1991 | Vaidehi Vandhachu | ||
| 2007 | Parattai Engira Azhagu Sundaram | Meenakshi | |
| Onbadhu Roobai Nottu | Velayi | ||
| 2018 | Keni | Suganthi | |
| Seethakaathi | Lakshmi | ||
| 2019 | Namma Veettu Pillai | Thenmozhi | |
| Azhiyatha Kolangal 2 | Mohana |
Telugu
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Madhura Geetam | ||
| 1983 | Police Venkataswamy | ||
| 1986 | Nireekshana | Tulasi | |
| Ladies Tailor | Sujatha | ||
| 1988 | Ukku Sankellu | ||
| Daasi | Kamakshi | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu | |
| Yogi Vemana | Vishwada | ||
| 1990 | Matti Manushulu | ||
| 1991 | Bharat Bandh | ||
| Vidhata | Jwala | [3] | |
| 1992 | Chakravyuham | ||
| Prema Drohi | |||
| 1994 | Pachcha Toranam |
Malayalam
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Thammil Thammil | Gayathri | |
| 1986 | Malamukalile Daivam | Marie | |
| 1989 | Piravi | Chakyar's daughter | |
| 1991 | Onnaam Muhurtham | Radhika Vishwanath | |
| 1992 | Yamanam | Ambil | |
| 1994 | Sammohanam | Pennu | |
| 1996 | Madamma | ||
| 2018 | Kinar | Suganthi |
Kannada
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Premigala Saval | ||
| 1986 | Belli Naaga | ||
| Guri | Shantadevi | ||
| 1987 | Ondu Muttina Kathe | Kaaki | |
| 1996 | Huliya | Mydani |
Other language films
edit| Year | Title | Language | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Bagh Bahadur | Bengali | Radha | |
| 1993 | Mo Kanhure | Odia | ||
| 2002 | Nishad | Hindi | Sati Gujaral |
Television
edit- Meenakshi Ponnunga (2022-2023) on Zee Tamil as Meenakshi
Accolades
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| 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)[4] | Onbadhu Roobai Nottu (2007) |
References
edit- ^ "Waiting for good roles: Archana". The Hindu. 4 May 2007. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ "Star Talk - Archana". IndiaGlitz. 22 August 2007. Archived from the original on 24 August 2007. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
- ^ "Vidhata 1991 Telugu Movie Cast Crew, Actors, Director, Vidhata Producer, Banner, Music Director, Singers & Lyricists". MovieGQ. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
- ^ "Rajini, Kamal win best actor awards". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 29 September 2009. Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 28 September 2009.