Kalairani
Kalairani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 9 July |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987 – present |
Kalairani (9 July) is an Indian actress who has worked in many Tamil films and as a performer with the Koothu-P-Pattarai theatre group.[1]
Filmography
Tamil films
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Ninaikka Therintha Maname | Person at railway station | uncredited role |
| Kani Nilam | |||
| 1992 | Ermunai | ||
| 1996 | Karuvelam Pookkal | ||
| 1997 | Devathai | Village Woman | |
| 1999 | Mudhalvan | Pugazh's mother | |
| 2000 | Alai Payuthey | ||
| Ennavalle | Lakshmi's mother | ||
| 2001 | Nila Kaalam | Television film | |
| Dhill | Kanagavel's mother | ||
| Dum Dum Dum | Adhi's mother | ||
| Kutty | Kanagavel's mother | ||
| 2002 | Youth | Aruna's mother | |
| Ramanaa | ACF member's mother | ||
| Bala | Bala's mother | ||
| 2003 | Anbe Sivam | Grieving mother | |
| Dhool | Arumugam's mother | ||
| Pudhiya Geethai | Sarathi's mother | ||
| Boys | Kumar's mother | ||
| Anjaneya | Paramaguru's neighbour | ||
| Enakku 20 Unakku 18 | Sridhar's mother | ||
| 2004 | Campus | A student's mother | |
| Perazhagan | Karthik's mother | ||
| Shock | Maid | ||
| Bose | Bose's mother | ||
| 2005 | Adhu Oru Kana Kaalam | Sathya | |
| Kundakka Mandakka | Illango's mother | ||
| Kodambakkam | Sugavannan's mother | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Character Artiste | |
| 2006 | Sudesi | Kamala | |
| Nenjirukkum Varai | Ganesh's mother | ||
| 2007 | Machakaaran | Vicky's Aunt | |
| Marudhamalai | Marudhamalai's mother | ||
| Thavam | |||
| 2008 | Azhagu Nilayam | Indrani | |
| 2009 | Ayan | ||
| Ananda Thandavam | |||
| Vettaikaaran | Civilian | ||
| 2010 | Anandhapurathu Veedu | Mayilamma | |
| Vallakottai | Bala's mother | ||
| Virudhagiri | Virudhagiri's mother | ||
| 2011 | Mambattiyan | Village Doctor | |
| 2012 | Ambuli | Seemati | |
| Mudhal Idam | Mahesh's mother | ||
| Maasi | Maasilamani's mother | ||
| 2013 | Kadal | Mother Superior | |
| Chithirayil Nilachoru | Shop Owner | ||
| 2014 | Veeram | ||
| His Wife | Priest | ||
| Oru Oorla Rendu Raja | Valarmathy's Grandmother | ||
| 2015 | Vedalam | Victim's mother | |
| 2016 | Kida Poosari Magudi | ||
| Manithan | Judge | ||
| Jumbulingam 3D | |||
| 2018 | Thamizh Padam 2 | Shiva's grandmother | |
| Johnny | Shiva's mother | ||
| 2019 | Viswasam | Pechiammal | |
| 2022 | Achcham Madam Naanam Payirppu | Window Aunty | |
| Hostel | |||
| Ward 126 | |||
| 2023 | The Great Indian Kitchen | Aunt | [2] |
| Bagheera | |||
| Ghosty | Robert's owner | ||
| Are You Ok Baby? | Balachandhran's mother | ||
| Raththam | |||
| 80s Buildup | Kathir’s grandmother | ||
| 2024 | Aaragan | ||
| Kanguva | Villager |
Telugu films
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Azad | Azad's mother |
| 2003 | Tagore | ACF member's mother |
| Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu | Sridhar's mother |
Serials
- Panchavan Kaadu (2014)
- Unarchigal (2014)
- Nandini (2018)
- The Village (2023)
- Inspector Rishi (2024)
References
- ^ "Power-packed performer". The Hindu. 11 January 2001. Archived from the original on 16 June 2002. Retrieved 2 February 2013.
- ^ "'The Great Indian Kitchen' movie review: A well-intentioned, functional remake". 4 February 2023. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 10 March 2023.