Acting
Tara
Tara made her first appearance on screen for a Tamil film Ingeyum Oru Gangai directed by noted actor, Manivannan, in 1984 which also featured Murali in the lead. Followed by this, she featured in her first Kannada film Thulasidala in 1985. However, she got the big break of her career through a Rajkumar starrer Guri in 1986 and thereafter she has acted in several movies as a leading lady and mainly as supporting actress. Her performance in Girish Karnad's Kanooru Heggadithi brought her widespread recognition. She received her first ever award as best actress for the Kannada movie Krama (1991), directed by debutant director Asrar Abid. In the late 1980s, she featured in Mani Ratnam's two of the biggest blockbuster Tamil films, Nayagan and Agni Natchathiram as a supporting actress. Tara paired with almost all the leading male co-stars in the 80's and 90's including Rajkumar, Shankar Nag, Vishnuvardhan, Ambarish, Ananth Nag, Ravichandran, Shashikumar, Tiger Prabhakar, Shivarajkumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar, Murali, Karthik, Sunil, Devaraj among others. She also received her second "best actress" state award for the movie Kanooru Heggadithi and also "best supporting actress" award for the movie Munjaneya Manju. In 2005, she was cast by Girish Kasaravalli in his film Hasina, for which she won a National Award from the Indian Government. Subsequently, her role in Kannada movie Deadly Soma was appreciated. Then came her another breakthrough performance in the movie Cyanide. In 2007, Tara received her third Best Actress award. Beside acting, she produced Hasina, directed by Girish Kasaravalli and she has also announced an intent to direct films as well.
Filmography
Roshagni
Film · 2027
Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala
Film · 2026
Vaamana
Film · 2025
Kotee
Film · 2024
Tagaru Palya
Film · 2023
Badava Rascal
Film · 2021
Evadu Thakkuva Kaadu
Film · 2019
Aadi Lakshmi Puraana
Film · 2019
Kilambitaangayaa Kilambitaangayaa
Film · 2018
Atharva
Film · 2018
Hebbet Ramakka
Film · 2018
Sathriyan
Film · 2017
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
Film · 2014
Weekend With Ramesh
Series · 2014
Galaate
Film · 2013
Shravani Subramanya
Film · 2013
Maattrraan
Film · 2012
Kempe Gowda
Film · 2011
Hare Rama Hare Krishna
Film · 2011
Modalasala
Film · 2010
School Master
Film · 2010
Eradane Maduve
Film · 2010
Birugaali
Film · 2009
Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu
Film · 2008
Ee Bandhana
Film · 2007
Pandu Ranga Vittala
Film · 2005
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Film · 2005
Deadly Soma
Film · 2005
Auto Shankar
Film · 2005
Jyeshta
Film · 2004
Haseena
Film · 2004
Nalla
Film · 2004
Paris Pranaya
Film · 2003
Ninagagi
Film · 2002
Diggajaru
Film · 2001
Kotigalu Saar Kotigalu
Film · 2001
Mathadana
Film · 2001
Neelambari
Film · 2001
Munnudi
Film · 2000
Devara Maga
Film · 2000
Galate Aliyandru
Film · 2000
Hagalu Vesha
Film · 2000
Kaanooru Heggadithi
Film · 1999
Durga Shakthi
Film · 1999
Premotsava
Film · 1999
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
Film · 1998
Hendithghelthini
Film · 1998
Gadibidi Krishna
Film · 1998
Amruthavarshini
Film · 1997
Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda
Film · 1997
Sipayi
Film · 1996
Vetri Vinayagar
Film · 1996
Dhani
Film · 1996
Jeevanadi
Film · 1996
Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
Film · 1996
Thumbida Mane
Film · 1995
Hello Sister
Film · 1995
Killer Diary
Film · 1995
Shubha Lagna
Film · 1995
Alexander
Film · 1994
Gandhada Gudi Part 2
Film · 1994
Mojina Maduve
Film · 1993
Muddina Maava
Film · 1993
Prana Snehitha
Film · 1993
Server Somanna
Film · 1993
Bhagavan Sri Saibaba
Film · 1993
Halli Meshtru
Film · 1992
Undoo Hoda Kondoo Hoda
Film · 1992
Nagaradalli Nayakaru
Film · 1992
Malashree Mamashree
Film · 1992
Belli Kalungura
Film · 1992
Gili Bete
Film · 1992
Nagu Naguta Nali
Film · 1991
C.B.I Shiva
Film · 1991
Golmal Part 2
Film · 1991
Nanagu Hendthi Beku
Film · 1991
Banni Ondsala Nodi
Film · 1991
Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police
Film · 1991
Shwethagni
Film · 1991
Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar
Film · 1990
Neti Siddhartha
Film · 1990
Sathya Vaakku
Film · 1990
Nighooda Rahasya
Film · 1990
Maneli Ili Beedili Huli
Film · 1990
Ivalentha Hendthi
Film · 1990
Sididedda Gandu
Film · 1990
Deva
Film · 1989
Hendthighelbedi
Film · 1989
Sura Sundaranga
Film · 1989
Padmavyuha
Film · 1989
Premagni
Film · 1989
En Swamy Aliyandire
Film · 1989
Pelli Chesi Choodu
Film · 1988
Ranaranga
Film · 1988
Paravaigal Palavitham
Film · 1988
Agni Natchathiram
Film · 1988
Mathrudevobhava
Film · 1988
Sangliyana
Film · 1988
Thayigobba Karna
Film · 1988
Thulasi
Film · 1987
Nayakan
Film · 1987
Mr. Raja
Film · 1987
Shubha Milana
Film · 1987
Sundara Swapnagalu
Film · 1986
Madhura Bandhavya
Film · 1986
Anand
Film · 1986
Maneye Manthralaya
Film · 1986
Guri
Film · 1986
Bete
Film · 1986
Brahmastra
Film · 1986
Sathkara
Film · 1986
Matthondu Charithre
Film · 1986
January 1
Film · 1984
Ingeyum Oru Gangai
Film · 1984
Avale Nanna Hendthi
Film