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Saranya Ponvannan

Saranya Ponvannan

Sheela better known by her stage name Saranya is an Indian film actress who has predominantly appeared in Tamil language films. Saranya made her debut in a lead role in Mani Ratnam's Nayagan and went on to play lead roles in a few films during the late 1980s. Following an eight-year sabbatical, she returned to feature films as a character artiste, essaying supporting roles, particularly playing mother characters to lead artists. For her performances in films including Raam (2005), Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005), Em Magan (2006) and Kalavani (2010), she has received notable critical praise and several accolades, including three Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress, while her performance in Thenmerku Paruvakaatru fetched her the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2011.Saranya is the daughter of Malayalam film director A. B. Raj. She is married to a fellow actor, Ponvannan.

Casted
  • 24

    24

    Played Sathyabama

    Average Rating
    7.3
    124 votes
    Release Date
    May 05, 2016
    10 years ago
  • Nayakan

    Nayakan

    Played Neela

    Average Rating
    7.8
    88 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 21, 1987
    39 years ago
  • Yavarum Nalam

    Yavarum Nalam

    Played Manohar's Mother

    Average Rating
    6.3
    76 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 06, 2009
    17 years ago
  • Velaiyilla Pattathari

    Velaiyilla Pattathari

    Played Bhuvana

    Average Rating
    7.5
    71 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 18, 2014
    11 years ago
  • Manam

    Manam

    Played Seetharamudu's Mother

    Average Rating
    7.1
    56 votes
    Release Date
    May 23, 2014
    12 years ago
  • Kodi

    Kodi

    Played Kodi and Anbu's Mother

    Average Rating
    6.1
    45 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 28, 2016
    9 years ago
  • Velaiyilla Pattathari 2

    Velaiyilla Pattathari 2

    Played Bhuvana

    Average Rating
    5.7
    44 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 11, 2017
    8 years ago
  • Chup

    Chup

    Played Mrs. Menon

    Average Rating
    6.6
    42 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 23, 2022
    3 years ago
  • Kuruvi

    Kuruvi

    Played Koccha's Wife

    Average Rating
    4.4
    40 votes
    Release Date
    May 03, 2008
    18 years ago
  • Vedam

    Vedam

    Played Padma

    Average Rating
    7.3
    38 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 04, 2010
    16 years ago
  • Remo

    Remo

    Played Arun's Mother

    Average Rating
    5.6
    37 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 07, 2016
    9 years ago
  • Etharkkum Thunindhavan

    Etharkkum Thunindhavan

    Played Kosalai

    Average Rating
    5.9
    37 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 10, 2022
    4 years ago
  • Kolamavu Kokila

    Kolamavu Kokila

    Played Kokila's Mother

    Average Rating
    6.8
    34 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 17, 2018
    7 years ago
  • Nani's Gang Leader

    Nani's Gang Leader

    Played Varalakshmi

    Average Rating
    7.2
    31 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 13, 2019
    6 years ago
  • Sivakasi

    Sivakasi

    Played Udayappa's wife

    Average Rating
    5.4
    28 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 01, 2005
    20 years ago
  • Vel

    Vel

    Played Vasu and Vel's mother

    Average Rating
    6.1
    28 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 08, 2007
    18 years ago
  • Oru Kal Oru Kannadi

    Oru Kal Oru Kannadi

    Played Shenbagam Saravanan's mother

    Average Rating
    5.4
    27 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 12, 2012
    14 years ago
  • All in All Azhagu Raja

    All in All Azhagu Raja

    Played Meenakshi Muthukrishnan

    Average Rating
    3.7
    22 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 02, 2013
    12 years ago
  • Anjali

    Anjali

    Played Dr. Sheela

    Average Rating
    7.1
    22 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 12, 1990
    36 years ago
  • Naan Sigappu Manithan

    Naan Sigappu Manithan

    Played Sumathi

    Average Rating
    6.2
    21 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 11, 2014
    12 years ago
  • Kushi

    Kushi

    Average Rating
    5.1
    20 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 31, 2023
    2 years ago
  • Bangalore Naatkal

    Bangalore Naatkal

    Played Kannan's mother

    Average Rating
    5.6
    20 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 04, 2016
    10 years ago
  • Vaanam

    Vaanam

    Played Lakshmi

    Average Rating
    6.0
    19 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 29, 2011
    15 years ago
  • Kireedam

    Kireedam

    Played Shakti's Mother

    Average Rating
    5.8
    19 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 20, 2007
    18 years ago
  • Ready

    Ready

    Average Rating
    5.6
    18 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 19, 2008
    18 years ago
  • Naiyaandi

    Naiyaandi

    Average Rating
    3.1
    17 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 11, 2013
    12 years ago
  • Junga

    Junga

    Played Junga's mother

    Average Rating
    5.8
    17 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 27, 2018
    7 years ago
  • Bhoomi

    Bhoomi

    Played Bhoominathan's Mother

    Average Rating
    4.4
    17 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 14, 2021
    5 years ago
  • Brahmotsavam

    Brahmotsavam

    Average Rating
    4.5
    14 votes
    Release Date
    May 20, 2016
    10 years ago
  • Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

    Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam

    Played Thiru's Mother

    Average Rating
    6.2
    14 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 15, 2006
    19 years ago
  • Brahmotsavam

    Brahmotsavam

    Played Ajay's Relative

    Average Rating
    4.5
    14 votes
    Release Date
    May 20, 2016
    10 years ago
  • Viruman

    Viruman

    Played Muthulakshmi

    Average Rating
    5.5
    13 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 12, 2022
    3 years ago
  • Magalir Mattum

    Magalir Mattum

    Played Subbu

    Average Rating
    6.8
    13 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 15, 2017
    8 years ago
  • Jagadam

    Jagadam

    Average Rating
    5.6
    12 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 16, 2007
    19 years ago
  • Oru Kuprasidha Payyan

    Oru Kuprasidha Payyan

    Played Chembammal

    Average Rating
    6.8
    12 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 09, 2018
    7 years ago
  • Neerparavai

    Neerparavai

    Played Mary

    Average Rating
    6.2
    11 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 30, 2012
    13 years ago
  • Rakhi

    Rakhi

    Played Gowri's Mother

    Average Rating
    5.8
    11 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 22, 2006
    19 years ago
  • Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal

    Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal

    Played Yasothammal

    Average Rating
    5.3
    10 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 14, 2014
    12 years ago
  • Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna

    Marainthirunthu Paarkum Marmam Enna

    Played Aiyappan's Mother

    Average Rating
    6.1
    9 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 17, 2018
    7 years ago
  • Vatthikuchi

    Vatthikuchi

    Played Sakthi's mother

    Average Rating
    6.5
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 15, 2013
    13 years ago
  • Raam

    Raam

    Played Saradha

    Average Rating
    7.7
    8 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 04, 2005
    21 years ago
  • The Villain

    The Villain

    Played Vishalavva

    Average Rating
    5.1
    8 votes
    Release Date
    May 31, 2018
    7 years ago
  • Arul

    Arul

    Average Rating
    6.4
    7 votes
    Release Date
    May 07, 2004
    22 years ago
  • Kalavani

    Kalavani

    Played Lakshmi

    Average Rating
    6.2
    7 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 25, 2010
    16 years ago
  • Colors

    Colors

    Played Lt.col.Dr Rajalakshmi

    Average Rating
    3.1
    7 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 31, 2009
    17 years ago
  • Kutti Puli

    Kutti Puli

    Played Dheivaanai

    Average Rating
    4.5
    7 votes
    Release Date
    May 30, 2013
    13 years ago
  • Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam

    Nilavuku En Mel Ennadi Kobam

    Played Ponni

    Average Rating
    6.4
    7 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 21, 2025
    1 year ago
  • Chaarulatha

    Chaarulatha

    Played Charu and Latha's mother

    Average Rating
    5.8
    6 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 21, 2012
    13 years ago
  • Thavamai Thavamiruntu

    Thavamai Thavamiruntu

    Played Sarada

    Average Rating
    6.7
    6 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 31, 2005
    20 years ago
  • Karuththamma

    Karuththamma

    Played Periyakanni

    Average Rating
    5.8
    6 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 03, 1994
    31 years ago
  • Em Magan

    Em Magan

    Played Krishna's Mother

    Average Rating
    7.5
    5 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 08, 2006
    19 years ago
  • Conjuring Kannappan

    Conjuring Kannappan

    Played Lakshmi

    Average Rating
    6.2
    5 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 08, 2023
    2 years ago
  • Katha Nayagan

    Katha Nayagan

    Played Thambidurai's Mother

    Average Rating
    3.5
    5 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 08, 2017
    8 years ago
  • Komaram Puli

    Komaram Puli

    Played Puli's Mother

    Average Rating
    4.0
    5 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 10, 2010
    15 years ago

  • Sadhurangam

    Average Rating
    4.9
    4 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 08, 2011
    14 years ago
  • Muthukku Muthaaga

    Muthukku Muthaaga

    Played Pechi

    Average Rating
    6.3
    4 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 18, 2011
    15 years ago
  • Kalavani 2

    Kalavani 2

    Average Rating
    4.4
    4 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 05, 2019
    6 years ago
  • Maha Samudram

    Maha Samudram

    Played Arjun's mother

    Average Rating
    4.8
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 14, 2021
    4 years ago
  • Artham

    Artham

    Played Manasa

    Average Rating
    5.8
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 28, 1989
    37 years ago

  • Ennamo Nadakkudhu

    Average Rating
    7.0
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 25, 2014
    12 years ago
  • Alai

    Alai

    Average Rating
    4.5
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 08, 2003
    23 years ago
  • Mannar Vagaiyara

    Mannar Vagaiyara

    Played Ilaiyarani's mother

    Average Rating
    5.3
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 26, 2018
    8 years ago
  • Aanaval Mothiram

    Aanaval Mothiram

    Played Annie

    Average Rating
    6.5
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 27, 1991
    35 years ago
  • MGR Magan

    MGR Magan

    Played Rasaathi

    Average Rating
    2.7
    3 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 04, 2021
    4 years ago
  • Varalaru Mukkiyam

    Varalaru Mukkiyam

    Average Rating
    4.5
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 09, 2022
    3 years ago
  • Chatrapathy

    Chatrapathy

    Played Saravanan's Sister

    Average Rating
    5.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 03, 2004
    22 years ago
  • Thenmerku Paruvakatru

    Thenmerku Paruvakatru

    Played Veerayi

    Average Rating
    7.7
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 24, 2010
    15 years ago
  • Dindigul Sarathy

    Dindigul Sarathy

    Played Sarathy's Mother

    Average Rating
    6.2
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 18, 2008
    17 years ago

  • Pasumpon

    Played Malar

    Average Rating
    6.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 14, 1995
    31 years ago
  • Paandi

    Paandi

    Played Sivakami

    Average Rating
    5.2
    2 votes
    Release Date
    May 23, 2008
    18 years ago
  • Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum

    Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum

    Average Rating
    5.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 05, 2016
    9 years ago

  • Dasarathan

    Average Rating
    4.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Feb 04, 1993
    33 years ago

  • Seevalaperi Pandi

    Played Velammal

    Average Rating
    6.0
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 23, 1994
    32 years ago
  • Thambikku Indha Ooru

    Thambikku Indha Ooru

    Average Rating
    3.2
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 05, 2010
    16 years ago
  • Brother

    Brother

    Played Hemamalini

    Average Rating
    6.5
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Oct 30, 2024
    1 year ago
  • Aakasha Kottayile Sultan

    Aakasha Kottayile Sultan

    Played Mallika

    Average Rating
    8.5
    2 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 01, 1991
    35 years ago
  • Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan

    Mazhai Pidikatha Manithan

    Played Burma's Mother

    Average Rating
    2.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 02, 2024
    1 year ago

  • Pappali

    Average Rating
    3.5
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 11, 2014
    11 years ago

  • Manasukkul Mathappu

    Played Seema

    Average Rating
    7.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 24, 1988
    38 years ago

  • Dhayam Onnu

    Played Rita

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 29, 1988
    38 years ago

  • Kottai Vaasal

    Average Rating
    1.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Aug 15, 1992
    34 years ago
  • Thenavattu

    Thenavattu

    Average Rating
    7.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Nov 21, 2008
    17 years ago

  • Guru Sishyan

    Average Rating
    3.5
    1 votes
    Release Date
    May 07, 2010
    16 years ago

  • Cheppukilukkana Changathi

    Played Manikutty

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Sep 18, 1991
    35 years ago
  • Injakkadan Mathai & Sons

    Injakkadan Mathai & Sons

    Played Beena

    Average Rating
    4.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 19, 1993
    33 years ago
  • Achamindri

    Achamindri

    Average Rating
    7.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 30, 2016
    9 years ago
  • Sakalakala Sammandi

    Sakalakala Sammandi

    Average Rating
    6.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 07, 1989
    37 years ago
  • Sashi

    Sashi

    Average Rating
    7.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 19, 2021
    5 years ago
  • Raju Bhai

    Raju Bhai

    Average Rating
    5.0
    1 votes
    Release Date
    May 18, 2007
    19 years ago
  • Kallapart

    Kallapart

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes

  • Singakutty

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Mar 21, 2008
    18 years ago
  • Puli Varudhu

    Puli Varudhu

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 21, 2007
    18 years ago

  • Pirappu

    Played Kaliammal, Kannan's adoptive mother

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 01, 2007
    19 years ago

  • En Jeevan Paaduthu

    Played Narmada

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Jun 24, 1988
    38 years ago

  • Bayam Ariyan

    Played Vinoth's Mother

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Apr 25, 2010
    16 years ago

  • Amma Ammamma

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    May 30, 2014
    12 years ago

  • Adaikalam

    Played Kasthuri

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Dec 28, 2006
    19 years ago
  • Magane En Marumagane

    Magane En Marumagane

    Played Jameendar's wife

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    May 21, 2010
    16 years ago

  • Melangottu Thalikattu

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Jul 29, 1988
    38 years ago
  • Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil

    Andru Peytha Mazhaiyil

    Played Preethy

    Average Rating
    0.0
    0 votes
    Release Date
    Jan 29, 1989
    37 years ago
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