Sujatha (actress) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sujatha
Born	(1952-12-10)10 December 1952 Galle, Dominion of Ceylon (present-day Sri Lanka)
Died	6 April 2011(2011-04-06) (aged 58) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1968–2006
Spouse(s)	Jayakar
Children	Sajith, Divya
Parent(s)	Father : Sankaran Menon Mother : Saraswathi
Relatives	Gopi Menon (Young Brother)

Sujatha (born December 10, 1952 – died April 6, 2011) was a famous Indian actress. She was known for playing many different kinds of characters. Sujatha acted in films in several languages. These included Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. She was especially good at showing many feelings in a quiet and gentle way.

Sujatha started her career in Malayalam films. Later, she moved to the Tamil film industry. Director K. Balachander and producer P.R. Govindarajan introduced her there. Her first Tamil film was Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974). This movie was a big success and helped her become well-known. Her first Telugu film was Guppedu Manasu (1979). This movie was made in both Telugu and Tamil at the same time. She passed away on April 6, 2011, in Chennai, at the age of 58.

Early Life and Start in Acting

Sujatha was born into a family that spoke Malayali language. This happened on December 10, 1952, in Galle, Sri Lanka. She spent most of her early childhood there. She loved acting in school plays. When she was about 15, she moved to Tamil Nadu, India. Her first movie was Ernakulam Junction, a Malayalam film.

Sujatha's Film Career

Sujatha's first movie was the Malayalam film Thapasvini. She then made her Tamil debut in Aval Oru Thodar Kathai. This film was directed by K. Balachander. She worked with him again in Avargal (1977). In this movie, she acted alongside famous stars like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan.

Sujatha acted in more than 240 films. She worked in five different languages. These were Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Some of her well-known films include Aval Our Thodar Kadhai and Annakili. She also played a troubled wife in Avargal. Other notable films were Vidhi and Mayangugiraal Oru Maadhu. Her first Telugu film was Guppedu Manasu.

Playing Motherly Roles

In the 1980s, Sujatha started taking on different kinds of roles. She often played mothers in films. She was praised for her performances as a senior actress. For example, she played Rajinikanth's mother in films like Kodi Parakuthu, Uzhaippali, and Baba. In Villain, she played a kind supporter to Ajith Kumar's character. Her last film was Varalaru in 2006.

Later Life and Passing

Sujatha was getting treatment for a heart problem. Sadly, she passed away from a heart attack. This happened in Chennai on April 6, 2011.

Awards and Special Mentions

Sujatha received many awards for her acting. These awards recognized her talent in different film industries.

• Filmfare Awards South
  • 1975 – Best Tamil Actress for Uravu Solla Oruvan
  • 1976 – Best Tamil Actress for Annakili
  • 1977 – Best Tamil Actress for Avargal
  • 1979 – Best Telugu Actress for Guppedu Manasu

• Nandi Awards
  • 1997 – Best Character Actress for Pelli

• Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
  • 1981 – Special Best Actress for Thunaivi
  • 1982 – Special Best Actress for Paritchaikku Neramaachu

• Government of Tamil Nadu
  • She received the Kalaimamani award. This is a special honor from the state government.

Selected Filmography

Sujatha acted in many films throughout her career. Here are some of her notable works.

• 1960s
  • Ammu (1965) - Malayalam (Debut film)
  • Kadathukaran (1965) - Malayalam

• 1970s
  • Ernakulam Junction (1971) - Malayalam
  • Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974) - Tamil (Kollywood debut)
  • Chattakkari (1974) - Malayalam
  • Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu (1975) - Tamil
  • Annakili (1976) - Tamil
  • Avargal (1977) - Tamil
  • Guppedu Manasu (1979) - Telugu (Tollywood debut and bilingual film)
  • Nool Veli (1979) - Tamil (Shot at the same time as Guppedu Manasu)

• 1980s
  • Ek Hi Bhool (1981) - Hindi (Bollywood debut)
  • Kadal Meengal (1981) - Tamil
  • Paritchaikku Neramaachu (1982) - Tamil
  • Vidhi (1984) - Tamil
  • Kodi Parakuthu (1989) - Tamil

• 1990s
  • Chanti (1992) - Telugu
  • Senthamizh Paattu (1992) - Tamil
  • Uzhaippali (1993) - Tamil
  • Amaithipadai (1994) - Tamil
  • Big Boss (1995) - Telugu
  • Pelli (1996) - Telugu
  • Aval Varuvala (1998) - Tamil
  • Natpukaaga (1998) - Tamil
  • Thutta Mutta (1998) - Kannada

• 2000s
  • Baba (2002) - Tamil
  • Villain (2002) - Tamil
  • Kiccha (2003) - Kannada
  • Arul (2004) - Tamil
  • Attagasam (2004) - Tamil
  • Sri Ramadasu (2006) - Telugu
  • Varalaru (2006) - Tamil (Her last film)

Voice Acting Work

Sujatha also lent her voice to other actresses. She was a voice artist for:

• Jayapradha in Ninaithale Inikkum and 47 Natkal.

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