Suhasini Maniratnam Biography
Suhasini Maniratnam is a renowned Indian actress, director, and screenwriter known for her work in Tamil and Telugu cinema. Born on August 15, 1961, she entered the film industry in the 1980s and quickly established herself as a versatile performer. Suhasini has starred in numerous critically acclaimed films and won several awards, including the National Film Award for Best Actress. Beyond acting, she has ventured into directing with notable projects. Suhasini is celebrated for her strong female roles and contributions to South Indian cinema, making her a respected figure in the industry for over four decades.
General Information About Famous Director, Suhasini Maniratnam
| Full Name | Suhasini Maniratnam |
|---|---|
| Nickname | N/A |
| Profession | Actress, Director, Screenwriter |
| Date of Birth | August 15, 1961 |
| Current Age | 63 years, 1 months, 1 days |
| Husband | Mani Ratnam (director) |
| Nationality | Indian |
Exploring Suhasini Maniratnam Personal Journey
| Name | Suhasini |
| Real Name | Suhasini Maniratnam |
| Nick Name | Suhasini Charuhasan |
| Height | 5 Feet 5 Inch |
| Figure | 36 – 28 – 36 |
| Weight | 60 Kg |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Date of Birth | 15 August 1961 |
| Age (Current) | 62 Years, 10 Month, 1 Days |
| Religion | Atheist |
| Present Address | Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
Suhasini Maniratnam Education
| School | Government School, Chennai, India |
| College | Queen Mary’s College, Chennai, India and Madras Film Institute, India |
| Educational Status | Graduate In Cinematography |
Suhasini Maniratnam Favorite
| Food | Cheesecakes, custards, moong dal ka halwa |
| Actor/Actress | Actors: Kamal Haasan, Naseeruddin Shah, Hrithik Roshan, Shah Rukh Khan Actresses: Rekha, Priyanka Chopra , Madhuri Dixit |
| Musicians | A.R. Rahman |
| Singers | N/A |
| Song | Hanging by a Moment” by Lifehouse, “Suraj Hua Madham” from the film Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, “Zara Zara” from the film Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein |
| Book | N/A |
| Hobbies | Playing with Dogs, Travelling, Singing, Dancing |
| Films | Bollywood: Hum Aapke Hain Koun Hollywood: Pretty Woman |
| Filmmaker | Satyajit Ray, Victoria De Sica, K Balachander, Late Shankar Nag |
| Painter | Rembrandt, Ravi Verma |
| Colour | White & Blue |
| Perfume | Mediterranean Honeysuckle |
| Director | N/A |
| Holiday Destinations | Dubai, Goa & Paris |
| Likes | Football & Badminton |
Suhasini Maniratnam Relationship Journey
| Affairs | Mani Ratnam |
Suhasini Maniratnam Career Journey
| Acting | Firstly, she made her acting debut in “Nenjathai Killathe” Tollywood Film. She made her film debut in 1980. |
| First Film | Tamil: Nenjathai Killathe (1980) |
| Career Turning Point | Best Female Debut for “Tamil: Nenjathai Killathe (1980)” |
| 1st success | “Tamil: Nenjathai Killathe (1980)” – in which she played the main role. This film gave her one of the Best Female Debut. |
| Awards | Awards, Honours, Achievements: 1980: Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 1983: Filmfare Awards South 1984: Filmfare Awards South, Nandi Awards 1986: National Film Awards 1987: Kerala State Film Awards 1988: Filmfare Awards South 1990: Filmfare Awards South 1996: Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 2001: Kerala State Film Awards, Nandi Awards 2014: South Indian International Movie Awards |
Suhasini Maniratnam Career Statistics
| YEAR | TITLE | ROLES |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Nenjathai Killathe, Pappu | Viji, Herself |
| 1981 | Kotha Jeevithalu, Deiva Thirumanangal, Kudumbam Oru Kadambam, Madhumalar, Palaivana Solai | -, -, Parvathi, -, Geetha |
| 1982 | Manchu Pallaki, Vadivangal, Marumagale Vazhga, Azhagiya Kanney, Thottal Sudum, Lottery Ticket, Kalyana Kalam, Nandri, Meendum Varuga, Agaya Gangai, Gopurangal Saivathillai | Gita, -, -, -, -, Lakshmi, Sumathi, Arukkani |
| 1983 | Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu, Bahudoorapu Batasari, Maga Maharaju, Muddula Mogudu, Subha Muhurtham, Mukku Pudaka, Veetile Raman Velile Krishnan, Uruvangal Maralam, Oru Indhiya Kanavu, Poikkal Kudhirai, Apoorva Sahodarigal, Thai Veedu, Adaminte Vaariyellu Koodevide? | Kavitha, Subhashini, Sarala, Mangatayaru, Chitti, Lakshmi, Anamika, -, -, Geetha, Alice, Vasanthi |
| 1984 | Bandhana, Nirdhoshi, Challenge, Aparadhi, Intiguttu, Mangammagari Manavadu, Justice Chakravarthy, Adigo Alladigo, Bava Maradallu, Manishiko Charitra, Illalu Priyuralu, Swati, Puthiya Sangamam, Ente Upasana Aarorumariyathe, Aksharangal, Unni Vanna Divasam, Thathamme Poocha Poocha | Dr. Nandhini, -, Lakshmi, -, -, Malli, Lakshmi, -, Swathi, Kalyani, Anu, Bharathi, Sudha, Lathika |
| 1985 | Kongumudi, Muddula Manavaralu, Manglya Bandham, Maharaju, Bullet, Dampatyam, Jackie, Karpoora Deepam, Sravanthi, Sindhu Bhairavi, Katha Ithuvare | -, -, -, -, Usha, Dr.Lalitha, -, Manasa, Sravanthi, Sindhu, Rekha |
| 1986 | Hosa Neeru, Chantabbai, Sravana Sandhya, Rakshasudu, Shanti Nivasam, Sirivennela, Mr. Bharath, Kirathakudu, Paalaivana Rojakkal, Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil, Pranamam | Bhavana, Jwala, -, Sumatri, -, Subhashini, -, Swetha, -, Usha/Thulasi, Janani |
| 1987 | Thene Manasulu, President Gari Abbai, Samsaram Oka Chadarangam, Punya Dampathulu, Punnami Chandrudu, Gouthami, Lawyer Suhasini, Aradhana, Brahma Nayudu, Dhoorathu Pachai, Ananda Aradhanai, Manathil Uruthi Vendum, Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal, Ezhuthapurangal | -, Latha, Uma, -, -, Gouthami, Suhasini, Jennifer, -, Nandini, -, Rajalakshmi, Neena |
| 1988 | Suprabhatha, Anna Chellelu, Bharya Bhartalu, Chuttalabbayi, Varasudochhadu, Manchi Donga, Ramudu Bheemudu, Marana Mrudangam, Aakhari Poratam, En Bommukutty Ammavukku, Dharmathin Thalaivan, Oohakachavadam | Herself, -, -, Annapurna, Madhavi, Swathi, Uthpala, Sunadha Mala, Herself, Annapurna, Madhavi, Swathi, Uthpala, Sunadha Mala, Sumathi, Lakshmi, Malathy |
| 1989 | Mamathala Kovela, Mamathala Kovela, Bala Gopaludu, Amma, En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan, Thendral Puyalanadhu, Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | -, -, -, Rekha, Dharani, Gautami, Saradha, Capt. Alice Cherian |
| 1990 | Muthina Haara, Chuttalabbai | N/A |
| 1991 | Usha | N/A |
| 1992 | Akka Mogudu | N/A |
| 1993 | Ratha Sarathi, Chinna Kannamma, Samooham | Dr. Shakunthala, Uma, MLA Rajalekshmi |
| 1994 | Subhalagnam | Meena |
| 1995 | Himapatha | N/A |
| 1996 | Ramudochadu, Irattai Roja | Arundathi, Geetha |
| 1997 | Amrutha Varshini, Ganga Yamuna, Pelli Pandiri, Egire Paavurama, Uyirinum Melaaga, Nandhini, Bhaaratheeyam | Veena, Yamuna, Dr. Prabhavathi, Yashodhamma, Nandhini, Veena, Revathy |
| 1998 | Hendithghelthini, Ooyala, Manasichi Choodu | Radha, – |
| 1999 | Vishwa, Vanaprastham, Varnachirukukal | Indu, -, Anjali Gupta, Subhadra |
| 2000 | Yaarige Saluthe Sambala, Swalpa Adjust Madkolli, Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam | Lakshmi, -, Vaani |
| 2001 | Ellara Mane Dosenu, Nuvvu Naaku Nachav, Chocolate, Paarvai Ondre Podhume, Theerthadanam | -, Sujatha, -, Saradha, Vinodini |
| 2002 | Nammal | Snehalatha |
| 2003 | Annavru, Abhimanyu, Eera Nilam, Vaseegara | -, Janaki, Priya’s Aunt, Chinnathayi |
| 2004 | Pedababu, Dost, Shock | Pedababu’s mother, Snehalatha, Exorcist |
| 2005 | O Gulabiye, Vacation | -, Celina |
| 2006 | Mohini, Seethakoka Chiluka, Valliddari Vayasu Padahare, Rakhi, Ilavattam, Pachakuthira | -, Collector, -, Meenakshi Iyer, District Collector, Akash’s mother (Photos only) |
| 2007 | Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige, Sri Mahalakshmi, Satham Podathey | Kanaka, Lakshmi’s sister, Gynecologist |
| 2008 | Amma Cheppindi, Aegan | Bose’s mother, Shiva’s mother |
| 2009 | Balam, Kadhalukku Maranamillai, Makante Achan, Nammal Thammil, Vilapangalkkappuram | -, Dr. Mary Varghese, Rosy IAS, Rema |
| 2010 | Eradane Maduve, School Master, Deadly-2, Leader, Varudu, Thillalangadi, Thambikku Indha Ooru | Malavika, Sneha, -, Rajeswari Devi, Sandy’s mother, -, Krishna’s mother |
| 2011 | Sanju Weds Geetha, Mathond Madhuvena, Bhale Mogudu Bhale Pellam, Seedan | Lakshmi, Malavika, Madhavi, Thangam |
| 2012 | Sri Vasavi Vaibhavam, Gabbar Singh, Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Gabbar Singh’s mother, Suguna |
| 2013 | Myna, Baadshah, Minugurulu, Kalimannu | Doctor, Baadshah’s mother, Collector, Dr. Sophy |
| 2014 | Sachin! Tendulkar Alla, Legend, Ramanujan | Sakshi Dinesh, Jaidev’s mother, Komalatammal |
| 2015 | Rebel, Masterpiece, Kanchana 2, Salt Mango Tree, Love 24×7, Waiting | -, Durga, Channel MD, Dr. Sarayu, Deepika , Pankaja |
| 2016 | Viraat, Preethiyalli Sahaja, Naani | Chief Minister, -, Suraksha |
| 2017 | Masti Gudi, Vismaya, Okkadu Migiladu, Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2, Solo, Nibunan, Solo | Chief Minister, Mrs. Immanuel, -, Mrs.Emmanuel, Mrs.Vidya Ramachandran, Sister Lily, Sindhu, Mrs.Vidya Ramachandran |
| 2018 | Prema Baraha, Ambi Ning Vayassaytho, Tholi Prema, Touch Chesi Chudu, Satya Gang, Abhi & Anu Sollividava, Abhiyude Kadha Anuvinteyum | Madhu’s aunt, Nandhini, Aditya’s mother, Shalini’s mother, -, Madhu’s aunt, Revathy, Revathy |
| 2019 | Yaana, Ayushman Bhava, Yatra, Suryakantham, Kee, Boomerang | Sabitha Indra Reddy, Supriya, Gowri Thiruselvan, Valli |
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa, Oh Andha Naatkal, Marakkar Arabikadalinte Simham | Jaya, Valli, Khadeejumma |
| 2021 | Gurthunda Seethakalam, Malli Modalaindi | TBA, Suja |
As director
| YEAR | MOVIE | STARS |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Penn | N/A |
| 1995 | Indira | Anu Hasan, Arvind Swamy |
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Herself, Anu Hasan, Shruti Haasan |
As a dialogue writer
| YEAR | MOVIE | STARS |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | Prashanth, Anand, Heera Rajgopal |
| 1997 | Iruvar | Mohanlal, Prakash Raj, Aishwarya Rai |
| 2010 | Ravanan | Vikram, Prithviraj, Aishwarya Rai |
Suhasini Maniratnam Income
| Salary | Rs. 22+ crores/film |
| Total Income | $77 million |
