Poorna
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 1, 1989 in Kannur, Kerala, India
- Active Years
- 2005–2026 (22 Years)
- Total Credits
- 75 credits in database
Biography
Shamna Kasim, also known by the stage name Poorna, is an Indian film actress and model who was born on February 1, 1989, in Kannur, Kerala, India. She began her career as a classical dancer and entered the media through participation in the reality-based dance competition Super Dancer on Amrita TV. Her acting debut took place in the 2004 Malayalam film Manju Poloru Penkutty, after which she appeared in minor supporting roles in several unsuccessful films. She later secured her first major role in her debut Telugu film, Sri Mahalakshmi, and played the lead female character in her first Tamil film, Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu.
Career overview
Shamna Kasim, also known by the stage name Poorna, is an Indian film actress and model. She began her career as a classical dancer and entered the media after participating in the reality-based dance competition Super Dancer on Amrita TV. She made her acting debut in the 2004 Malayalam film Manju Poloru Penkutty and subsequently appeared in minor supporting roles across a couple of unsuccessful films.
She later secured her first major role in her debut Telugu film, Sri Mahalakshmi, and played the lead female character in her first Tamil film, Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
75 titles- Jailer 2 (2026)
- Aasai (2026)
- Dark Night (2026)
- Akhanda 2: Thaandavam (2025) as Padmavathi
- Guntur Kaaram (2024) as Ramola
- Bhimaa (2024) as Nandhini
- Devil (2024)
- Dasara (2023) as Vadinamma
- Suvarna Sundari (2023) as Anjali
- Asalu (2023) as Vandhana Asalu
- Visithiran (2022) as Stella
- Tees Maar Khan (2022) as Amma aka Vasudha
- Navarasa (2021) as Poorna
- 3 Roses (2021) as Indu
- Sundari (2021) as Sundari
- Akhanda (2021) as Padmavati
- Thalaivii (2021) as Sasi
- Rakshasi (2021)
- Power Play (2021)
- Drushyam 2 (2021) as Advocate Renuka
- Back Door (2021)
- 100 (2021)
- Kannamoochi (2020) as Priya
- Lockup (2020) as Malliga
- Kaappaan (2019) as Priya Joseph
- Marconi Mathai (2019)
- Madura Raja (2019) as Amala
- Savarakathi (2018) as Subathra
- Adanga Maru (2018)
- Oru Kuttanadan Blog (2018) as S.I Neena Kurup
- Adhugo (2018) as Cameo
- Aanakallan (2018) as Rosy Thomas
- Ivanukku Engeyo Macham Irukku (2018) as S.I Geetha
- Kodiveeran (2017) as Velu
- Manal Kayiru 2 (2016)
- Padam Pesum (2016)
- Jayammu Nischayammuu Raa (2016)
- Sakalakala Vallavan (2015) as Item (Guest Apperance)
- Srimanthudu (2015) as Special Appearance in "Rama Rama" Song
- Srimanthudu (2015) as Special appearance
- Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu (2015) as Shruthi Naidu
- Raju Gari Gadhi (2015) as Bommali
- Avunu 2 (2015) as Mohini
- Mili (2015) as Renuka
- Nuvvala Nenila (2014) as Mahalakshmi
- King of Kings (2014) as Guest appearance
- Laddu Babu (2014) as Maya
- Jannal Oram (2013) as Nirmala Devi
- Thagaraaru (2013) as Meenakshi
- Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha (2013) as Meena Sreekumar
- Chattakaari (2012) as Julie
- Avunu (2012) as Mohini
- Vellore Maavattam (2011) as Priya
- Seema Tapakai (2011) as Satya
- Makaramanju (2011) as Model
- Aadu Puli (2011) as Anjali Thillainayagam
- Vithagan (2011) as Mercy
- Drohi (2010) as Malar
- Josh (2009) as Meena
- Kandha Kottai (2009) as Pooja
- Kandhakottai (2009) as Pooja
- Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu (2008) as Madumitha
- College Kumaran (2008) as Sreekutti
- Alibhai (2007) as Kingini
- Flash (2007) as Dhwani's friend
- Sri Mahalakshmi (2007) as Sri Mahalakshmi
- Pachakuthira (2006) as Raji
- Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam (2006) as Radhika
- Oruvan (2006) as Devutty
- Hridayathil Sookshikkan (2005) as Model
- December (2005)
- Kirathaka
- Pisasu 2
- Sambavam
- Arjunan Kadhali
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Poorna best known for?
Poorna is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Jailer 2 (2026), Guntur Kaaram (2024), Sundari (2021), Thalaivii (2021).
When and where was Poorna born?
Poorna was born on February 1, 1989 in Kannur, Kerala, India.
How many credits does Poorna have?
Poorna has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2005 to 2026.
What is Poorna's background in cinema and television?
Shamna Kasim, also known by the stage name Poorna, is an Indian film actress and model who was born on February 1, 1989, in Kannur, Kerala, India. She began her career as a classical dancer and entered the media through participation in the reality-based dance competition Super Dancer on Amrita TV. Her acting debut too...
Poorna by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Sundari (2021) as Sundari — aged about 32
- Raju Gari Gadhi (2015) as Bommali — aged about 26
- Guntur Kaaram (2024) as Ramola — aged about 35
- Thalaivii (2021) as Sasi — aged about 32
- Sakalakala Vallavan (2015) as Item (Guest Apperance) — aged about 26
- Jailer 2 (2026) — aged about 37
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