Sithara (born Sithara Nair) is an Indian actress known for her works predominantly in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films. She made her Tamil debut in 1989 with K. Balachander's Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal.[1] She is best known for her performances in super-hit films such as Padayappa, Halunda Tavaru, Pudhu Vasantham. She is also known for her works in Television.[2][3][4]
Sithara | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1973-06-30) 30 June 1973 (age 49) Kilimanoor, Kerala, India |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–2000 2004–present |
| Known for | Mazhavilkavadi Chamayam Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal Pudhu Vasantham |
| Parent(s) | Parameshwaran Nair Valsala Nair |
In a film career spanning thirty years, she has starred in over sixty films in a variety of roles. Her recent Telugu hits include Srimanthudu, Shankaraabharanm, and Bhale Bhale Magadivoy.[5]
Sithara made a Tamil cinema comeback with Nagesh Thiraiyarangam directed by Guinness record holder Isaq.[6][7][8]
Sithara was born as the eldest among three children to Parameshwaran Nair and Valsala Nair in Kilimanoor. Her father Parameshwaran Nair was an engineer at Electricity board and her mother was also an officer at Electricity board. She has two younger brothers, Pratheesh and Abhilash. She Studied in Lourdes Mount School, Vattappara, Trivandrum. She was studying for pre university degree at Sree Shankara Vidyapeetom college, Kilimanoor, when she acted in her debut movie Kaveri.[9]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal | Jyothi | |
| 1990 | Unnai Solli Kutramillai | Janaki | |
| 1990 | Pudhu Pudhu Ragangal | Kanika | |
| 1990 | Manaivi Vantha Neram | Latha | |
| 1990 | Pudhu Vasantham | Gowri | |
| 1990 | Puriyaadha Pudhir | Sindhu | |
| 1990 | Oru Veedu Iru Vasal | Guest Appearance | |
| 1991 | Paattondru Ketten | Sneha | |
| 1991 | Archana IAS | Archana | |
| 1991 | Aadi Viratham | Savithri | |
| 1992 | Kaaval Geetham | Priya | |
| 1992 | Endrum Anbudan | Nandhini | |
| 1992 | Matha Gomatha | Santhi | |
| 1993 | Maamiyar Veedu | Anandavalli | |
| 1993 | Pettredutha Pillai | Kalyani | |
| 1994 | Pondattiye Deivam | Parimala, Shyamala | |
| 1995 | Thai Thangai Paasam | Kalyaani | |
| 1998 | Natpukaaga | Gowri | |
| 1999 | Chinna Durai | Maragatham | |
| 1999 | Padayappa | Padayappa's sister | |
| 2000 | Manu Needhi | Poongodi's mother | |
| 2000 | Mugavaree | Shantha | |
| 2000 | Thirunelveli | Varadappan's wife | |
| 2011 | Sarithram | ||
| 2013 | Mathapoo | Karthik's sister | |
| 2014 | Poojai | Ramaswamy's wife | |
| 2017 | Munnodi | Sathya's mother | |
| 2018 | Nagesh Thiraiyarangam | Nagesh's mother | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Halunda Tavaru | Jyothi | |
| 1994 | Indian | Asha | |
| 1995 | Karulina Kudi | Yashodha | |
| 1995 | Kavya | Kalpana | |
| 1995 | Bangarada Kalasha | Uma | |
| 1995 | Betegara | Radha & Jyothi | |
| 1995 | Shiva Leele | Kalyani | |
| 1995 | Deergha Sumangali | Gayathri | |
| 1995 | Ganeshana Galate | Lakshmi | |
| 1995 | Shravana Sanje | Sarasu | |
| 1996 | Aayudha | Jyoti | Partially reshot in Tamil as "Thilagavathi CBI |
| 1996 | Anuraga Devathe | Kaveri | |
| 1996 | Hettavala Koogu | Tulasi | |
| 1996 | Muddina Aliya | Kasthuri | |
| 1996 | Mane Mane Ramayana | Sahana | |
| 1996 | Bangarada Mane | Megha | |
| 1996 | Sthree | Seetu | |
| 1997 | Sangliyana Part-3 | Kalpana | |
| 1997 | Ganesha I Love You | Soundarya | |
| 1997 | Jackie Chan | Prathap's lover | |
| 1997 | Police Bete | Leela | |
| 1997 | Ammavra Ganda | Prenu | |
| 1998 | Bayalu Deepa | Aparna | |
| 2001 | Jenu Goodu | Sharada | |
| 2010 | Naanu Nanna Kanasu | Kalpana | |
| 2013 | Janma | Rajeswari | |
| 2015 | Mr. Airavata | Sita Devi | |
| 2016 | Chakravyuha | Student's mother | |
| 2018 | Brihaspathi | Sudhir's mother | |
| 2018 | Buckasura | Arya's mother | |
| 2018 | Amma I Love You | Annapurna | |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Manasu Mamatha | - | |
| 1990 | Vishnu | Sita | |
| 1991 | Teneteega | Amrutha | |
| 1991 | Jeevana Chadarangam | Roopa | |
| 1991 | Niyantha | Jhansi | |
| 1991 | Ganga | Ganga | |
| 1991 | Gomatha Vratham | Shanthi | |
| 1991 | Srivari Chindulu | Madhuri | |
| 1992 | Bharatham | Dharani | |
| 1992 | Sukravaram Mahalakshmi | Durga | |
| 1992 | Prema Sikhiram | Manasa | |
| 1992 | Vasundhara | Vasundhara | |
| 1993 | Maa Variki Pelli | - | |
| 1993 | Akka Chellellu | Dhurga | |
| 1997 | Veedera Police | Leela | |
| 1999 | Sneham Kosam | Gowri | |
| 2004 | Samba | Samba's sister | [10] |
| 2009 | Josh | Sathya's mother | |
| 2010 | Brindavanam | Lakshmi | |
| 2010 | Gudu Gudu Gunjam | Seeta | |
| 2012 | Yamaho Yama | Yana' wife | |
| 2013 | Om 3D | Jyothi | |
| 2014 | Legend | Jaidev's younger sister | |
| 2014 | Chinnadana Nee Kosam | Nithin's Mother | |
| 2014 | Naa Rakumarudu | Bindu's mother | |
| 2015 | Srimanthudu | Charuseela's mother | |
| 2015 | Bhale Bhale Magadivoy | Lucky's mother | |
| 2015 | Sankarabharanam | Rajjo Devi | |
| 2016 | Janatha Garage | Bujji's Mother | |
| 2017 | Sathamanam Bhavati | Sudha | |
| 2017 | Jaya Janaki Nayaka | Narayana's wife | |
| 2017 | Oxygen | Raghupathi's wife | |
| 2017 | 2 countries | Laya's Mother | |
| 2018 | Rangula Ratnam | Vishnu's mother | |
| 2018 | Bharat Ane Nenu | Bharath's step mother | |
| 2018 | Raju Gadu | Seeta | |
| 2018 | Srinivasa Kalyanam | Lakshmi | .[11] |
| 2018 | Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava | Varalakshmi | |
| 2018 | Hello Guru Prema Kosame | Gayatri | |
| 2019 | Mr. Majnu | Nikitha's mother | |
| 2019 | Jodi | Vasavi | |
| 2022 | Sammathame | Krishna's mother | |
| TBA | Madhanam | Jayanthi | |
| TBA | Telugulo Naaku Nachchani Padham Prema | ||
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Kaveri | Kaveri | |
| 1987 | Oridathu | Rema | |
| 1987 | Ponnu | Ammu | |
| 1988 | Mukthi | Shobha | |
| 1988 | Padippura | Ammu | |
| 1988 | Aryan | Thatrikutty | |
| 1988 | Paadha Mudra | Sharadha | |
| 1989 | Muthukkudayum Choodi | Gayathri | |
| 1989 | Naduvazhikal | Rema | |
| 1989 | Mazhavilkavadi | Amminikutty | |
| 1989 | Puthiya Karukkal | Sindu | |
| 1989 | Chanakyan | Geethu | |
| 1989 | Jaathakam | Malini | |
| 1990 | Purappadu | Kunjumol | |
| 1990 | Vachanam | Maya | |
| 1990 | Maanmizhiyaal | Prasanna | |
| 1990 | Orukkam | Bhagi | |
| 1991 | Ezhunnallathu | Remani | |
| 1993 | Journalist | Ranjini Menon | |
| 1993 | Chamayam | Liza | [12] |
| 1994 | Bhagyavan | Ammu | |
| 1997 | Guru | Vaidehi | |
| 1999 | Panchapaandavar | Yamuna | |
| 2009 | Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu | Lisamma | [13] |
| 2009 | Vellathooval | Sheela | |
| 2013 | Black Butterfly | Indira | |
| 2015 | Saigal Padukayanu | Sujatha | |
| Title | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intinti Gruhalakshmi | Star Maa | Telugu | Character - Pravallika |
| Swathi Chinukulu | ETV | Telugu | Character - Tulsi |
| Mouna Raagalu | ETV | Telugu | |
| Parasakti | Vasanth TV | Tamil | |
| Kavari Maangal | Jaya TV | Tamil | Character- Sandhya |
| Aarthi | Raj TV | Tamil | Character - Arathi |
| Sindhooram | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| Eetharam | Malayalam | ||
| Sneha | Asianet | Malayalam | |
| Parasparam | Surya TV | Malayalam | |
| Summer in America | Kairali TV | Malayalam | Character - Meera |
| Ee Tharam Katha | ETV | Telugu | Character - Hema |
| Ganga Yamuna Saraswati | Raj TV | Tamil | TV debut |
Sithara never married, a decision she took early in her life after her father's death.[14]