Tulasi
Biography
Tulasi, also known as Tulasi Shivamani, Thulasi, Thulsi, or Tulsi, is an Indian actress born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, on June 20, 1967. She began her career as a child actress, later transitioned to playing lead roles, and subsequently took on supporting roles as mother characters. Her extensive filmography includes acting in over three hundred films across Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi languages. Within the Movie Database platform, she has a recorded 126 known credits for acting. Her biographical details, birthplace, and professional background establish her long-standing presence in Indian cinema across multiple linguistic film industries over several decades.
Career overview
Tulasi, also known as Tulasi Shivamani, is an Indian actress born on June 20, 1967, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Her acting career began when she was a child actress. As her career progressed, she transitioned into playing lead actress roles and later took on supporting roles as mother characters. Throughout her career, she has acted in over 300 films across Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Telugu, and Hindi languages.
Her professional credits and alternative names are recorded across the industry, where she is also known by the names Tulasi Shivamani, Thulasi, Thulsi, and Tulsi. Her extensive filmography spans multiple regional Indian film industries, establishing her longevity as a performer who has successfully transitioned through different stages of her acting career from childhood to adulthood and maturity.
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Full Filmography
126 titles- S. Saraswathi (2026)
- Sing Geetham (2026) as Basavamma
- Sri Chidambaram Garu (2026)
- Love OTP (2025) as Satyavati
- Divya Drushti (2025)
- Aaromaley (2025) as Ajith's mother
- Sweetheart! (2025)
- Krishna Leela (2025)
- UnPaarvayil (2025) as Old Lady
- Niram Marum Ulagil (2025) as Annakili
- Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha (2025)
- Police Vari Heccharika (2025)
- Rathnam (2024) as Malliga's Mother
- Siren (2024) as Thilagan's mother
- Manamey (2024) as Vikram's Mother
- Shivam Bhaje (2024)
- Matinee (2024) as Chitra's Mother
- Mansion 24 (2023) as Savithri
- Umapathi (2023)
- Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty (2023) as Revathi Polishetty, Sidhu's Mother
- Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty (2023)
- Saba Nayagan (2023)
- Bhola Shankar (2023)
- Rules Ranjann (2023)
- Suzhal - The Vortex (2022)
- Kotha Kothaga (2022) as Lakshmi
- Naan Mirugamaai Maara (2022)
- Kondaa (2022)
- Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa (2022) as Prameela
- Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (2022) as Durga
- Veerame Vaagai Soodum (2022) as Kanchana
- Dhamaka (2022) as Devaki
- Karthikeya 2 (2022) as Karthikeya's Mother
- Ranga Ranga Vaibhavanga (2022)
- Kombu Vatcha Singamda (2022) as Velappan's Wife
- F3: Fun and Frustration (2022) as Venky's Step-Mother
- Thank You (2022) as Abhiram's Mother
- Chittam Maharani (2022)
- Anukoni Prayanam (2022)
- Pratibimbalu (2022)
- Trivikrama (2022)
- Oka Chinna Family Story (2021) as Rukmini
- Navarasa (2021) as Kamal's mother
- Ippudu Kaaka Inkeppudu (2021)
- Skylab (2021) as Padma, Gauri's Mother
- Adbhutham (2021)
- Sashi (2021)
- SR Kalyanamandapam (2021)
- Ellam Sheriyakum (2021)
- WWW (2021) as Vishwa's Mother (Voice Over Phone)
- Naadodigal 2 (2020)
- Dear Comrade (2019) as Jaya's mother
- iSmart Shankar (2019) as Viswanath's Wife
- Sangathamizhan (2019)
- Nannu Dochukunduvate (2018)
- Aatagallu (2018)
- Sarkar (2018) as M. Masilamani's Wife
- Mahanati (2018) as Madhuravani’s Mother
- Nimir (2018) as Malar's Mother
- Neevevaro (2018) as Kalyan's Mother
- Happy Wedding (2018) as Akshara's Mother
- Naduve Antaravirali (2018)
- Nenu Local (2017) as Keerthy's mother
- Nakshatram (2017) as Rama Rao's Mother
- Richie (2017) as Radha
- Nenjil Thunivirunthal (2017) as Kumar's Mother
- Meda Meeda Abbayi (2017)
- Oye Ninne (2017)
- Rogue (2017)
- Metro (2016)
- Wagah (2016) as Vasu's Mother
- Zero (2016) as Neighbour
- Aarathu Sinam (2016) as Aravind's Mother
- Brahmotsavam (2016) as Sayaji Shinde's Wife
- Abbayitho Ammayi (2016)
- Hyper (2016) as Surya's Mother
- Saahasam (2016) as Kameshwari / Ravi's Mother
- Kalpana 2 (2016)
- Kathukutty (2015)
- Aambala (2015) as Tulasi, Vishal's Mother
- Srimanthudu (2015) as Narayana Rao's sister-in-law
- Vinavayya Ramayya (2015)
- Karthikeya (2014) as Karthikeya's Mother
- Pannaiyarum Padminiyum (2014) as Chellamma
- Pandiya Naadu (2013) as Sivagami Chidambaram
- Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer (2013)
- Iddarammayilatho (2013) as Komali's Mother
- Greeku Veerudu (2013)
- Chinni Chinni Aasa (2013)
- Sundarapandian (2012) as Archana's mother
- Julayi (2012) as Kameshwari
- Mr. Perfect (2011)
- Mankatha (2011)
- Pillayar Theru Kadaisi Veedu (2011)
- Easan (2010) as Shyamala
- Darling (2010) as Rajeswari
- Ullasa Uthsaha (2010)
- Raaj (2009) as Parvathy's Mother
- Katha (2009)
- Sasirekha Parinayam (2009)
- Ride (2009) as Mahesh's Mother
- Raaj (2009) as Parvathy's Mother
- Sangama (2008)
- Nuvvante Nakishtam (2005)
- Excuse Me (2003)
- Mahanadhi (1994) as Manju
- Chitram! Bhalare Vichitram!! (1992) as Meera
- Brahma Vishnu Maheshwara (1988)
- Intinti Bhagavatham (1988)
- Henne Ninagenu Bandhana (1986)
- Driver Babu (1986)
- Preminchu Pelladu (1985)
- Sri Katna Leelalu (1985)
- Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984)
- Disco King (1984) as Tulasi
- Sashti Viratham (1983)
- Nelavanka (1983)
- Sakalakala Vallavan (1982) as Valli
- Nalugu Stambalata (1982)
- Subhalekha (1982) as Lakshmi
- Mudda Mandaram (1981)
- Nyayam Kavali (1981) as Padma
- Sankarabharanam (1980) as Sankaram
- Abhiram
- Valai
- Jolliya Iruntha Oruthan
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Tulasi best known for?
Tulasi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Sing Geetham (2026), Divya Drushti (2025), Sweetheart! (2025), Saba Nayagan (2023).
When and where was Tulasi born?
Tulasi was born on June 20, 1967 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
How many credits does Tulasi have?
Tulasi has accumulated over 126 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1980 to 2026.
What is Tulasi's background in cinema and television?
Tulasi, also known as Tulasi Shivamani, Thulasi, Thulsi, or Tulsi, is an Indian actress born in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, on June 20, 1967. She began her career as a child actress, later transitioned to playing lead roles, and subsequently took on supporting roles as mother characters. Her extensive filmography inclu...
Tulasi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Oka Chinna Family Story (2021) as Rukmini — aged about 54
- Sashi (2021) — aged about 54
- Nallavanukku Nallavan (1984) — aged about 17
- Saba Nayagan (2023) — aged about 56
- Sakalakala Vallavan (1982) as Valli — aged about 15
- Sundarapandian (2012) as Archana's mother — aged about 45
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