Acting
Suhasini Maniratnam
Suhasini Maniratnam (born August 15, 1961) is an Indian actress, director, and screenwriter who works across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema. Trained in cinematography at the Film and Television Institute of Tamil Nadu, she made her acting debut in J. Mahendran's Tamil film Nenjathai Killathe (1980). She established herself as a lead actress through the 1980s across South Indian film industries, appearing in titles including Palaivana Solai (1981), Gopurangal Saivathillai (1982), Koodevide? (1983), Adaminte Vaariyellu (1984), Bandhana (1984), Swathi (1984), Ente Upasana (1984), Sindhu Bhairavi (1985), Sirivennela (1986), Samsaram Oka Chadarangam (1987), Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987), and Muthina Haara (1990). For her performance in Sindhu Bhairavi, she received the National Film Award for Best Actress. In addition to acting, she expanded into screenwriting and direction. She wrote and directed the television series Penn (1991) and made her feature directorial debut with Indira (1995), for which she also wrote the screenplay. She wrote dialogues for Mani Ratnam features including Thiruda Thiruda (1993), Iruvar (1997), and Raavanan (2010), and served as executive producer on Iruvar. She later directed and co-wrote the segment "Coffee, Anyone?" in the anthology film Putham Pudhu Kaalai (2020). From the late 1990s onward, she transitioned into supporting and character roles, appearing in films such as Subhalagnam (1994), Amruthavarshini (1997), Vanaprastham (1999), Theerthadanam (2001), Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001), Leader (2010), Gabbar Singh (2012), Legend (2014), Masterpiece (2015), Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea (2021), Pookkaalam (2023), and The Verdict (2025). Her streaming credits include Modern Love Hyderabad (2022), Jai Mahendran (2024), and Soul Stories (2024).
Filmography
Charukesi
Film · 2026
Anantha
Film · 2026
Hi :)
Film · 2026
The Verdict
Film · 2025
Madhuram Jeevamruthabindu
Film · 2025
Honeymoon Express
Film · 2024
Jai Mahendran
Series · 2024
Soul Stories
Series · 2024
Mr. Pregnant
Film · 2023
Pookkaalam
Film · 2023
Spark
Film · 2023
Malli Modalaindi
Film · 2022
Balamevvadu
Film · 2022
Focus
Film · 2022
Gurtunda Seetakalam
Film · 2022
Modern Love Hyderabad
Series · 2022
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea
Film · 2021
Unstoppable with NBK
Series · 2021
Tryst With Destiny
Film · 2020
Entha Manchivaadavuraa
Film · 2020
Putham Pudhu Kaalai
Film · 2020
Kee
Film · 2019
Boomerang
Film · 2019
Yatra
Film · 2019
Suryakantham
Film · 2019
Ayushman Bhava
Film · 2019
Sollividava
Film · 2018
Abhiyum Anuvum
Film · 2018
Tholi Prema
Film · 2018
Touch Chesi Chudu
Film · 2018
Ambi Ning Vayassaytho
Film · 2018
Nibunan
Film · 2017
Solo
Film · 2017
Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2
Film · 2017
Okkadu Migiladu
Film · 2017
Viraat
Film · 2016
Waiting
Film · 2016
Naani
Film · 2016
Love 24x7
Film · 2015
Salt Mango Tree
Film · 2015
Masterpiece
Film · 2015
Kanchana 2
Film · 2015
Minugurulu
Film · 2014
Legend
Film · 2014
Ramanujan
Film · 2014
Baadshah
Film · 2013
Kalimannu
Film · 2013
Gabbar Singh
Film · 2012
Uu Kodathara Ulikki Padathara
Film · 2012
Seedan
Film · 2011
Sanju Weds Geetha
Film · 2011
Varudu
Film · 2010
Leader
Film · 2010
Thillalangadi
Film · 2010
School Master
Film · 2010
Eradane Maduve
Film · 2010
Makante Achan
Film · 2009
Nammal Thammil
Film · 2009
Aegan
Film · 2008
Pandurangadu
Film · 2008
Vilapangalkkappuram
Film · 2008
Siddu from Srikakulam
Film · 2008
Satham Podathey
Film · 2007
Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige
Film · 2007
Takkari
Film · 2007
Rakhi
Film · 2006
Amma Cheppindi
Film · 2006
Pachakuthira
Film · 2006
Parijatham
Film · 2006
Allari Pidugu
Film · 2005
Shock
Film · 2004
Pedababu
Film · 2004
Sri Anjaneyam
Film · 2004
Vaseegara
Film · 2003
Donga Ramadu and Party
Film · 2003
Eera Nilam
Film · 2003
Stumble
Film · 2003
Annavru
Film · 2003
Oka Raju Oka Rani
Film · 2003
Nammal
Film · 2002
Santosham
Film · 2002
Chocklet
Film · 2001
Theerthadanam
Film · 2001
Nuvvu Naaku Nachav
Film · 2001
Ellara Mane Dosenu
Film · 2001
Sakutumba Saparivara Sametam
Film · 2000
Yaarige Salutthe Sambala
Film · 2000
Vanaprastham
Film · 1999
Ooyala
Film · 1998
Pelli Pandiri
Film · 1998
Hendithghelthini
Film · 1998
Amruthavarshini
Film · 1997
Nandhini
Film · 1997
Bhaaratheeyam
Film · 1997
Ganga Yamuna
Film · 1997
Egire Paavurama
Film · 1997
Irattai Roja
Film · 1996
Ramudochadu
Film · 1996
Himapatha
Film · 1995
Subhalagnam
Film · 1994
Chinna Kannamma
Film · 1993
Samooham
Film · 1993
Amma
Film · 1991
Penn
Series · 1991
Muthina Haara
Film · 1990
En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan
Film · 1989
Bala Gopaludu
Film · 1989
Mamathala Kovela
Film · 1989
Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam
Film · 1989
Suprabhatha
Film · 1988
Dharmathin Thalaivan
Film · 1988
Sattam Oru Sathurangam
Film · 1988
Marana Mrudangam
Film · 1988
Manchi Donga
Film · 1988
Varasudochadu
Film · 1988
En Bommukutty Ammavukku
Film · 1988
Oohakachavadam
Film · 1988
Aakhari Poratam
Film · 1988
Ramudu Bheemudu
Film · 1988
Ananda Aradhanai
Film · 1987
Manathil Uruthi Vendum
Film · 1987
Dhoorathu Pacchai
Film · 1987
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal
Film · 1987
Aradhana
Film · 1987
Samsaram Oka Chadarangam
Film · 1987
Ezhuthappurangal
Film · 1987
President Gari Abbayi
Film · 1987
Lawyer Suhasini
Film · 1987
Sravana Sandhya
Film · 1986
Pranamam
Film · 1986
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil
Film · 1986
Rakshasudu
Film · 1986
Kirathakudu
Film · 1986
Chantabbai
Film · 1986
Hosa Neeru
Film · 1986
Sirivennela
Film · 1986
Katha Ithuvare
Film · 1985
Sindhu Bhairavi
Film · 1985
Sravanthi
Film · 1985
Jackie
Film · 1985
Mangalya Bandham
Film · 1985
Kongumudi
Film · 1985
Bandhana
Film · 1984
Bandhana
Film · 1984
Aksharangal
Film · 1984
Aarorumariyathe
Film · 1984
Ente Upasana
Film · 1984
Challenge
Film · 1984
Intiguttu
Film · 1984
Mangamma Gari Manavadu
Film · 1984
Adaminte Vaariyellu
Film · 1984
Illalu Priyuralu
Film · 1984
Swathi
Film · 1984
Uruvavugal Maralam
Film · 1983
Muddula Mogudu
Film · 1983
Bahudoorapu Batasari
Film · 1983
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu
Film · 1983
Thai Veedu
Film · 1983
Koodevide?
Film · 1983
Maga Maharaju
Film · 1983
Oru Indhiya Kanavu
Film · 1983
Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan
Film · 1983
Apoorva Sahodarigal
Film · 1983
Lottery Ticket
Film · 1982
Aagaaya Gangai
Film · 1982
Manchu Pallaki
Film · 1982
Nandri, Meendum Varuga
Film · 1982
Gopurangal Saivathillai
Film · 1982
Vadivangal
Film · 1982
Azhagiya Kanne
Film · 1982
Marumagale Vazhga
Film · 1982
Kalyana Kalam
Film · 1982
Kotha Jeevithalu
Film · 1981
Kudumbam Oru Kadambam
Film · 1981
Palaivana Solai
Film · 1981
Nenjathai Killathe
Film · 1980
Hail Mary
Film