Meena
Biography
Meena is an Indian film actress born on September 16, 1976, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She works primarily in the South Indian film industry, with a career spanning Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and several Hindi films. She is recognized as one of the most established actresses in the South Indian film industry and is among the few actresses who have achieved success across all South Indian languages. Meena debuted as a child artist in the 1982 Tamil film Nenjangal and has since appeared in films produced by various regional industries. In addition to acting, she has worked as a model, singer, dancer, television judge, and occasional dubbing artiste. Her known credits include 132 entries on the Movie Database.
Career overview
Meena is an established Indian film actress who works primarily in the South Indian film industry. Born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India on September 16, 1976, she has built a prolific career with 132 known acting credits. She made her debut as a child artist in the 1982 Tamil film Nenjangal. Over the course of her career, she has appeared in films produced by various regional industries, including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and several Hindi films. She is recognized as one of the few actresses who have achieved success across all South Indian languages.
Beyond her extensive work in film acting, Meena has engaged in multiple facets of the entertainment industry. In addition to her primary career as an actress, she has worked as a model, singer, dancer, television judge, and occasional dubbing artiste.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
131 titles- Drishyam 3 (2026) as Rani
- Warrant (2026)
- Secret Stories: Roslin (2026) as Shobha
- Anandapuram Diaries (2024) as Nandini
- Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu (2023) as Shakuntala
- Bro Daddy (2022) as Annamma
- Son of India (2022) as Dakshayani
- Drishyam 2 (2021) as Rani
- Annaatthe (2021) as Mangayarkarasi
- Drushyam 2 (2021) as Jyothi
- Shylock (2020) as Lakshmi
- Karoline Kamakshi (2019) as Kamakshi
- Saakshyam (2018)
- Lal Salam (2017) as Self
- Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol (2017) as Annyamma
- Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu (2015) as Suryakantham
- Drushyam (2014) as Jyothi
- Balyakalasakhi (2014) as Majeed’s mother
- Drishyam (2013) as Rani
- Jagadguru Adi Shankara (2013) as Gangadevi
- Sri Vasavi Vaibhavam (2013)
- Thambikottai (2011)
- Hendtheer Darbar (2010) as Radha
- Kadha, Samvidhanam Kunchacko (2009) as Ann Mary
- Mariyadhai (2009) as Radha
- Magic Lamp (2008) as Anupama
- Kuselan (2008) as Sridevi
- Kathanayakudu (2008) as Sridevi
- Katha Parayumbol (2007) as Sridevi
- Black Cat (2007)
- My Autograph (2006) as Divya
- Karutha Pakshikal (2006) as Suvarna
- Mahasadhvi Mallamma (2005) as Mallamma
- Udayananu Tharam (2005) as Madhumathi Udayabhanu
- Chandrolsavam (2005) as Indulekha
- Shock (2004) as Malini / Manju
- Puttintiki Raa Chelli (2004)
- Natturajavu (2004) as Maya
- Paarai (2003)
- Mr. Brahmachari (2003) as Ganga
- Aalukkoru Aasai (2003) as Eshwari
- Swaathi Mutthu (2003) as Lalitha
- Devan (2002) as Uma
- Bharatasimha Reddy (2002)
- Villain (2002) as Thangam
- Padai Veetu Amman (2002) as Padai Veetu Amman /Muthu Mariamman
- Dhaya (2002)
- Ivan (2002) as Meena Kumari
- Namma Veetu Kalyanam (2002)
- Shahjahan (2001) as Herself
- Ammayi Kosam (2001) as Anjali
- Rishi (2001) as Indu
- Maa Annayya (2001) as Gowri
- Citizen (2001) as Sevali
- Rakshasa Rajavu (2001) as Chief Minister's Daughter
- Sri Manjunatha (2001) as Goddess Parvathi
- Thenali (2000) as Self (Cameo)
- Doubles (2000) as Meena
- Dreams (2000) as Nirmala Mathan
- Rhythm (2000) as Chitra
- Maayi (2000) as Bhuvaneswari
- Palayathu Amman (2000) as Paalayathu Amman
- Vetri Kodi Kattu (2000) as Valli
- Vaanathaippola (2000) as Gowri
- Railway Coolie (2000)
- Anantha Poongattre... (1999) as Meenakshi
- Iraniyan (1999) as Ponni
- Manam Virumbuthe Unnai (1999) as Priya
- Periyanna (1999) as Shenbagam
- Friends (1999) as Padmini
- Olympian Anthony Adam (1999) as Angel Mary
- Krishna Babu (1999) as Rama
- Unnaruge Naan Irundhal (1999)
- Sneham Kosam (1999) as Prabhavati 'Prabha' 'Guddiya'
- Surya Vamsham (1998)
- Ulavuthurai (1998) as Meena
- Kusruthi Kuruppu (1998) as Meera
- Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (1998) as Indu
- Harichandra (1998) as Nandhini
- Bharathi Kannammaa (1997) as Kannamma
- Varnapakittu (1997) as Sandra / Alina
- Porkkalam (1997)
- Pasamulla Pandiyare (1997) as Vellayamma
- Vallal (1997) as Annam
- Mommaga (1997)
- Cheluva (1997)
- Sengottai (1996) as Meena
- Avvai Shanmugi (1996) as Janaki
- Nadodi Mannan (1995)
- Coolie (1995) as Vimala
- Muthu (1995) as Ranganayaki
- Maaman Magal (1995) as Priya
- Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (1995) as Princess Lakshmi Prabha/Servant maid Lakshmi
- Putnanja (1995)
- Chilakapacha Kapuram (1995) as Radha
- Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam (1995) as Swathi
- Veera (1994) as Devayanai
- Rajakumaran (1994)
- Thai Maaman (1994)
- Nattamai (1994) as Meena
- Sethupathi I.P.S (1994) as Chandramathi
- Bobbili Simham (1994)
- Bhale Pellam (1994)
- Yejaman (1993) as Vaitheeswari
- Abbaigaru (1993) as Sudha
- Muta Mestri (1993) as Buchamma
- Allari Alludu (1993) as Sandhya
- Rajeswari Kalyanam (1993) as Rajeswari
- Chanti (1992)
- Sundara Kanda (1992) as Nanchari
- President Gari Pellam (1992)
- Ashwamedham (1992) as Dr. Bharathi
- Allari Mogudu (1992) as Neelambari
- Idhaya Vasal (1991)
- Santhwanam (1991)
- Indra Bhavanam (1991)
- Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu (1991) as Seetha
- En Rasavin Manasile (1991) as Solaiyamma
- Madhura Nagarilo (1991)
- Karthavyam (1991) as Karuna
- Oru Puthiya Kathai (1990)
- Sirivennela (1986) as Baby Meena
- Lakshmi Vandhachu (1986) as Meena
- Kettimelam (1985)
- Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984)
- Illalu Priyuralu (1984)
- Nagara Mahime (1984)
- Kodunkattu (1983)
- Thandikkappatta Nyayangal (1983) as young Lakshmi
- Enkeyo Ketta Kural (1982)
- Drushyam 3 as Jyothi
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Meena best known for?
Meena is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Drishyam 3 (2026), Secret Stories: Roslin (2026), Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu (2023), Drishyam 2 (2021).
When and where was Meena born?
Meena was born on September 16, 1976 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Meena have?
Meena has accumulated over 131 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Meena's background in cinema and television?
Meena is an Indian film actress born on September 16, 1976, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. She works primarily in the South Indian film industry, with a career spanning Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and several Hindi films. She is recognized as one of the most established actresses in the South Indian film industr...
Meena by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Drishyam 2 (2021) as Rani — aged about 44
- Drishyam (2013) as Rani — aged about 36
- Drishyam 3 (2026) as Rani — aged about 49
- Shahjahan (2001) as Herself — aged about 24
- Thenali (2000) as Self (Cameo) — aged about 23
- Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu (2023) as Shakuntala — aged about 46
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