Rama
- Known For
- Acting
- Birthplace
- Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Active Years
- 1990–2026 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 35 credits in database
Biography
Rama is an Indian film actress born in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India, who has appeared in the Tamil film industry. Prior to her acting career, she was a volleyball player for the Tamil Nadu team until director Bharathiraja cast her in En Uyir Thozhan. She appeared in the Tamil film industry in 1990 and, following her marriage in 1991, stopped acting in movies to settle with her husband Venkatesh and two sons. She later made a brief return in 2010, playing a role in Aval Peyar Thamizharasi. She earned critical acclaim as Karthi's feisty, possessive mother in Pa. Ranjith's Madras in 2014, and was also a part of A. R. Murugadoss' Kaththi in 2014 as Vijay's mother, alongside appearances in the political drama Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai in 2015, Kabali in 2016, Bigil in 2019, and Parking in 2023.
Career overview
Rama is an Indian film actress who has appeared in the Tamil film industry. Before her acting career, she was a volleyball player for the Tamil Nadu team. Director Bharathiraja cast her in the film En Uyir Thozhan, and she appeared in the Tamil film industry in 1990. Following her marriage in 1991, she stopped acting in movies and settled with her husband Venkatesh and two sons.
Later, she made a brief return to acting in 2010, playing a role in Aval Peyar Thamizharasi. She subsequently earned critical acclaim for her portrayal as Karthi's feisty and possessive mother in Pa. Ranjith's film Madras in 2014. Also in 2014, she was a part of A. R. Murugadoss' film Kaththi, in which she played the mother of the character played by Vijay. Her film work further includes appearances in the political drama Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai in 2015, Kabali in 2016, Bigil in 2019, and Parking in 2023.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
35 titles- Angikaaram (2026)
- Trauma (2025)
- Perusu (2025) as Kamala
- Veerayi Makkal (2024)
- Veppam Kulir Mazhai (2024) as Pottu
- Parking (2023) as Paruthi
- Ariyavan (2023)
- Battery (2022) as Pugazh's Mother
- Jiivi 2 (2022) as Sivagami
- Aattral (2022)
- Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum (2021)
- Vettai Naai (2021)
- 3:33 (2021) as Kathir & Devi's Mother
- Sulthan (2021)
- Sabhaapathy (2021)
- Kasada Thapara (2021) as Kanmani's Mother (segment "Thappattam")
- Naanum Single Thaan (2021)
- Bigil (2019) as Mrs. Aasirvatham
- Namma Veettu Pillai (2019) as Maniyakkarar's wife
- Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu (2019)
- Natpuna Ennanu Theriyuma (2019)
- Kanaa (2018) as Kousalya's Mother
- Kurangu Bommai (2017) as Kathir's Mother
- Senjittale En Kadhala (2017)
- Podhuvaga En Manasu Thangam (2017)
- Thirunaal (2016) as Vithya's mother
- Kabali (2016) as Mallika
- Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai (2015) as Yemalingam's Mother
- Madras (2014) as Kaali's Mother
- Kaththi (2014) as Jeeva's Mother
- Mannaru (2012)
- Aval Peyar Tamilarasi (2010) as Thamizharasi's mother
- En Uyir Thozhan (1990) as Chittu
- Maanbumigu Parai
- Untitled Vikranth Movie
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What movies or TV shows is Rama best known for?
Rama is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Angikaaram (2026), Perusu (2025), Bigil (2019), Irandam Ulagaporin Kadaisi Gundu (2019).
When and where was Rama born?
Rama was born in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Rama have?
Rama has accumulated over 35 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2026.
What is Rama's background in cinema and television?
Rama is an Indian film actress born in Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu, India, who has appeared in the Tamil film industry. Prior to her acting career, she was a volleyball player for the Tamil Nadu team until director Bharathiraja cast her in En Uyir Thozhan. She appeared in the Tamil film industry in 1990 and, following her ...
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