Kasturi Shankar
Biography
Kasturi Shankar is an Indian film actress, model, and television show anchor born on May 1, 1974, in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. She made her film debut in the 1991 Tamil film Aatha Un Koyiley and subsequently appeared in several Tamil films, including the horror film Rasathi Varum Naal, Government Mappilai, Chinnavar, and Senthamizh Paatu alongside Prabhu Ganesan in 1992. In 1995, she was the subject of a thirty-minute documentary film titled Kasthuri: A South Indian Film Star, directed by Richard Breyer and N. C. Rajamani. After initially retiring from film following the 2003 Hindi short film The Bypass, she made a comeback in 2010 with the film Thamizh Padam.
Career overview
Kasturi Shankar, also known as Kasthuri, Kasthoori, and Kasturi Shankar, is an Indian film actress, model, and television show anchor. Born on May 1, 1974, in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India, she has a known credits total of 59 in her acting career.
She made her film debut in the 1991 Tamil film Aatha Un Koyiley. Following her debut, she appeared in a number of Tamil films, including the horror film Rasathi Varum Naal, Government Mappilai, Chinnavar, and Senthamizh Paatu alongside Prabhu Ganesan in 1992. In 1995, she was the subject of a 30-minute documentary film titled Kasthuri: A South Indian Film star, which was made by Richard Breyer and N. C. Rajamani.
Although she initially retired from film after starring in the Hindi short film The Bypass in 2003, she made a comeback in 2010 with the film Thamizh Padam.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
59 titles- Oho Enthan Baby (2025)
- Devil's Double Next Level (2025) as Devaki/Shilpa
- Tamilarasan (2023)
- Striker (2023)
- Rayar Parambarai (2023)
- GodFather (2022) as Brahma's Mother
- Parampara (2021) as Indira
- E.P.Co 302 (2021)
- Velvet Nagaram (2020)
- Tamizh Padam 2 (2018) as Self - Dancer
- Aan Devathai (2018)
- Andhra Mess (2018) as Item Number
- Anbanavan Asaradhavan Adangadhavan (2017) as Agent Ruby
- Shamantakamani (2017) as Krishna's mother
- Bigg Boss (2017) as Self - Contestant
- Vadacurry (2014) as Sathish's Sister-in-law
- Azhagan Azhagi (2013)
- Naanga (2012)
- Pathinaaru (2011) as Ilavarasi (cameo appearance)
- Tamizh Padam (2010) as Self - Dancer
- Malai Malai (2009)
- The Bypass (2003) as Woman in the jeep
- Premakke Sai (2001)
- Akasa Veedhilo (2001)
- Dosth (2001) as Special Appearance
- Engalukkum Kaalam Varum (2001) as Pooja
- Habba (1999) as Anu
- Kadhal Kavithai (1998) as Kasturi
- Mangalya Pallakku (1998) as Seethalakshmi
- Sneham (1998) as Radhika
- Maa Ayana Bangaram (1997)
- Annamayya (1997) as Akkalamma
- Indian (1996) as Kasthuri
- Krishna (1996) as Lizy
- Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata (1996)
- Merupu (1996) as Prema
- Sindhu Bath (1995) as Shobana
- Kolangal (1995)
- Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava (1995) as Ammu
- Thendral Varum Theru (1994)
- Duet (1994) as Self
- Amaidhi Padai (1994) as Thayamma
- Rajapandi (1994)
- Jaana (1994)
- Pass Mark (1993)
- Pudhiya Mugam (1993) as Raja Rajeswaran's 1st wife
- Aathma (1993) as Uma
- Chinna Devan (1993)
- Udan Pirappu (1993) as Sumathi
- Rakkayi Koyil (1993) as Vellaiyamma
- Enga Muthalali (1993) as Kalyani
- Senthamizh Paattu (1992)
- Government Mappillai (1992) as Mallika
- Chinnavar (1992) as Meena
- Urimai Oonjaladugiradhu (1992) as Uma
- Rasathi Varum Naal (1991) as Radha
- Thulasi (1976) Playback Singer
- Antarjyami
- Madhil Mel Kaadhal
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kasturi Shankar best known for?
Kasturi Shankar is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Oho Enthan Baby (2025), Malai Malai (2009).
When and where was Kasturi Shankar born?
Kasturi Shankar was born on May 1, 1974 in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India.
How many credits does Kasturi Shankar have?
Kasturi Shankar has accumulated over 59 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1976 to 2025.
What is Kasturi Shankar's background in cinema and television?
Kasturi Shankar is an Indian film actress, model, and television show anchor born on May 1, 1974, in Chennai, Tamilnadu, India. She made her film debut in the 1991 Tamil film Aatha Un Koyiley and subsequently appeared in several Tamil films, including the horror film Rasathi Varum Naal, Government Mappilai, Chinnavar, ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Oho Enthan Baby (2025) — aged about 51
- Malai Malai (2009) — aged about 35
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