Shanmugasundari

Shanmugasundari (23 September 1937 – 1 May 2012) was a Tamil actress. she acted in more than 750 films. Her daughter T. K. Kala is also an actress and playback singer. She also appeared in comedy roles along with Vadivelu in many films.

Career

Shanmugasundari started her stage performances at the age of 5. She survived nearly 45 years in the film industry and did more than 750 films. She was also a dubbing artist. She also acted in comedy roles, especially as a mother of Vadivelu in many films. Shanmugasundari acted along with M. G. Ramachandran in Idhayakkani, Neerum Neruppum, Kannan en Kadhalan and En Annan. In Lakshmi Kalyanam and Vadivukku Valaikaappu along with Sivaji Ganeshan and Malathi, along with Gemini Ganeshan. Shanmugasundari received the Kalaimamani Award from Tamil Nadu Government for her best acting in dramas roles 1982 - 1983.

Personal life

Shanmugasundari has 5 daughters named T. K. Kala, Neela, Mala, Meena and Selvi. Among them, T. K. Kala is a playback singer and also an actress.

Death

Due to illness, Shanmugasundari was admitted to the hospital and died on 1 May 2012 Morning 4.30 AM . She was 74.

Filmography

Films

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Television

• 2002-2005 Metti Oli as Kamatchi (House Owner Paati)
• 2003-2004 Kolangal as Rajaram's mother
• 2004-2006 Ahalya

Voice artist

References

1. T. K. Kala
2. Nethiyadi
3. Murasoli Maran
4. Seeman (film)
5. Purusha Lakshanam
6. Pudhu Kudithanam
7. Naan Pudicha Mappillai
8. Kolangal (TV series)
9. Mahanadhi (1994 film)
10. Metti Oli
11. Selva (film)
12. Winner (2003 film)
13. Pithamagan
14. M. Karunanidhi
15. Bhavatharini
16. Aandan Adimai
17. Parambarai
18. Kaaval Dheivam
19. Pullakuttikaran
20. List of film songs based on ragas