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Kanchana

Acting Born Aug 16, 1939 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India 24 credits

Biography

Rachakonda Kanchana (born 16 August 1939) is a noted actress of the 1960s and 1970s. She acted in all four South Indian languages: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. She has also acted in Hindi films as well.

She was born as Vasundhara Devi in a wealthy family from Madras, Tamil Nadu. She learnt Bharata Natyam and Music.

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Known for

Film

Kadhalikka Neramillai

as Kanchana, a B.Sc. graduate

Full filmography

  • Bidugadeya Bedi (1985) as Ratna
  • Kodimalar (1966) as Parvathi
  • Unarchigal (1976)
  • Kaadhal Jyothi (1970)
  • Spirit (2027)
  • Ave Kallu (1967) as Susila "Susi"
  • Private Master (1967) as Sundari
  • Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam (1986)
  • Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964) as Kanchana, a B.Sc. graduate
  • Nagarahole (1977)
  • Nenu Manishine (1971)
  • Rathasapthami (1986) as Sharada
  • Bama Vijayam (1967) as Seetha
  • Bhoga Bhagyalu (1981)
  • Arjun Reddy (2017) as Arjun's Grandmother
  • Talli Kodukulu (1973)
  • Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu (1981)
  • Daana Veera Soora Karna (1977) as Subhadra
  • Dharma Daata (1970) as Padma
  • Pedda Gedda (1982)
  • Athagaru Swagatham (1986)
  • Avalukkendru Oru Manam (1971) as Meena
  • Sirithu Vazha Vendum (1974)
  • Bhakta Tukaram (1973) as Bahina Bai