# Disco Shanti

Santha Kumari (born 28 August 1965), widely known by her stage name Disco Shanti, is an Indian actress and dancer known for her performances in item numbers, particularly in South Indian cinema. She has appeared in over 900 films in multiple languages, including Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Malayalam, and Odia.

## Personal life

Disco Shanti is the daughter of Tamil actor C. L. Anandan, known for his roles in films such as Vijayapuri Veeran (1960) and Kaattumallika (1966). She has a younger sister, Lalitha Kumari, who is also an actress.
In 1996, she married Telugu actor Srihari and subsequently retired from the film industry. The couple had two sons and a daughter. Their daughter, Akshara, died at the age of four months. In her memory, the family established the Akshara Foundation, which states that it focuses on quality education for every child, accelerating conventional learning through accessible technology-based innovations for teachers and children. Additionally, they adopted four villages in Medchal district.
Srihari, who had been battling a liver ailment, died during the filming of R... Rajkumar (2013). He experienced dizziness on set and was rushed to a hospital, where he later died.

## Filmography

| Year | Movie | Role | Language |
| 1983 | Vasanthame Varuga | | Tamil |
| 1985 | Vellai Manasu | | Tamil |
| 1985 | Udaya Geetham | | Tamil |
| 1985 | Unnai Thedi Varuven | | Tamil |
| 1985 | Saavi | Club dancer | Tamil |
| 1985 | Ketti Melam | Fake Illaya Rani | Tamil |
| 1985 | Kattukkulle Thiruvizha | | Tamil |
| 1985 | Uyerthezhunelppu | | Malayalam |
| 1985 | Aa Neram Alppa Dooram | Dancer | Malayalam |
| 1985 | Chidambara Rahasiyam | Aasha | Tamil |
| 1986 | Adutha Veedu | | Tamil |
| 1986 | Marakka Matten | | Tamil |
| 1986 | Sathkaara | | Kannada |
| 1986 | Murattu Karangal | | Tamil |
| 1986 | Africadalli Sheela | Zeher - the dancer | Kannada |
| 1986 | Oomai Vizhigal | | Tamil |
| 1986 | Nimishangal | | Malayalam |
| 1986 | Dharma Devathai | | Tamil |
| 1987 | Raja Mariyadhai | | Tamil |
| 1987 | Kizhakku Africavil Sheela | Naagini - the dancer | Tamil |
| 1987 | Mr. Raja | | Kannada |
| 1987 | Kadhal Parisu | | Tamil |
| 1987 | Nee Allenkil Njan | Dancer | Malayalam |
| 1987 | Huli Hebbuli | | Kannada |
| 1987 | Jayasimha | | Kannada |
| 1987 | Kavalan Avan Kovalan | | Tamil |
| 1987 | Aase | | Kannada |
| 1987 | Kurukshetra | | Kannada |
| 1987 | Sangrama | | Kannada |
| 1987 | Paasam Oru Vesham | | Tamil |
| 1987 | Ivargal Varungala Thoongal | | Tamil |
| 1987 | Anthima Ghatta | | Kannada |
| 1988 | Shakthi | | Kannada |
| 1988 | Urimai Geetham | | Tamil |
| 1988 | Gudugu Sidilu | | Kannada |
| 1988 | Thayi Karulu | | Kannada |
| 1988 | Oorigitta Kolli | | Kannada |
| 1988 | Onnum Onnum Pathinettu | | Malayalam |
| 1988 | Raasave Unnai Nambi | | Tamil |
| 1988 | Nammoora Raja | | Kannada |
| 1988 | Bharath | | Kannada |
| 1988 | Donga Kollu | | Telugu |
| 1988 | Manamagale Vaa | | Tamil |
| 1988 | Gharwali Baharwali | | Hindi |
| 1988 | Ullathil Nalla Ullam | | Tamil |
| 1988 | Kazhugumalai Kallan | | Tamil |
| 1988 | Anjada Gandu | | Kannada |
| 1988 | Matru Devo Bhava | | Kannada |
| 1988 | Thambi Thanga Kambi | | Tamil |
| 1988 | Paatti Sollai Thattathe | | Tamil |
| 1988 | Nallavan | | Tamil |
| 1988 | Dharmathin Thalaivan | | Tamil |
| 1988 | Sangliyana | | Kannada |
| 1988 | Raththa Dhanam | | Tamil |
| 1988 | Jamadagni | | Telugu |
| 1988 | Kabzaa | Dancer | Hindi |
| 1988 | Arjun | | Kannada |
| 1988 | Puthiya Vaanam | | Tamil |
| 1989 | Pongi Varum Kaveri | | Tamil |
| 1989 | Avatara Purusha | | Kannada |
| 1989 | Idhayathai Thirudathe | | Tamil |
| 1989 | Siva | | Tamil |
| 1989 | Asmaan Se Ooncha | Guest Appearance | Hindi |
| 1989 | Malayathi Pennu | | Malayalam |
| 1989 | Dharma Devan | | Tamil |
| 1989 | Dilli Babu | | Tamil |
| 1989 | Geethanjali | Usha | Telugu |
| 1989 | Khuli Khidki | Reena | Hindi |
| 1989 | Moodu Manthiram | | Tamil |
| 1989 | Nyayakkaagi Naanu | | Kannada |
| 1989 | Naalai Manithan | | Tamil |
| 1989 | Indrajith | | Kannada |
| 1989 | CBI Shankar | | Kannada |
| 1989 | Padma Vyuha | | Kannada |
| 1989 | Hendthighelbedi | Shanti | Kannada |
| 1989 | Vetri Vizha | | Tamil |
| 1989 | Paila Pachessu | | Telugu |
| 1989 | Idu Saadhya | | Kannada |
| 1989 | Nyaya Tharasu | | Tamil |
| 1989 | Penn Buthi Pin Buthi | | Tamil |
| 1989 | Samsarame Saranam | | Tamil |
| 1989 | Hosa Kavya | | Kannada |
| 1989 | Sondham 16 | | Tamil |
| 1989 | Vaai Kozhuppu | | Tamil |
| 1989 | Onti Salaga | | Kannada |
| 1989 | Kanoon Apna Apna | Dancer | Hindi |
| 1989 | Kasam Vardi Kee | Nisha | Hindi |
| 1989 | Vetri Vizha | | Tamil |
| 1989 | Jayabheri | | Kannada |
| 1990 | Idhaya Thamarai | | Tamil |
| 1990 | Nammoora Hammeera | | Kannada |
| 1990 | Kadathanadan Ambadi | | Malayalam |
| 1990 | Ulagam Pirandhadhu Enakkaga | | Tamil |
| 1990 | Ashwamedha | Dancer | Kannada |
| 1990 | Poli Kitty | | Kannada |
| 1990 | Paattukku Naan Adimai | | Tamil |
| 1990 | Sandhana Kaatru | | Tamil |
| 1990 | Kiladi Thatha | | Kannada |
| 1990 | Ghayal | Dancer | Hindi |
| 1990 | Challenge Gopalakrishna | | Kannada |
| 1990 | Sididedda Gandu | | Kannada |
| 1990 | Sandhana Kaatru | | Tamil |
| 1990 | Gunahon Ka Devta | Dancer | Hindi |
| 1990 | My Dear Marthandan | | Tamil |
| 1990 | Anantha Prema | | Kannada |
| 1990 | Pundara Ganda | | Kannada |
| 1990 | 48 Manikkur | | Malayalam |
| 1990 | Manaivi Oru Manickam | | Tamil |
| 1990 | Chakadola Karuchi Leela | Dancer | Odia |
| 1990 | Raktha Jwala | | Telugu |
| 1990 | Chinnari Muddula Papa | Shanti | Telugu |
| 1990 | Ashwamedha | | Kannada |
| 1990 | Jamai Raja | Aruna | Hindi |
| 1990 | Challenge | | Kannada |
| 1990 | Oru Veedu Iru Vasal | | Tamil |
| 1990 | Shivaraj | | Kannada |
| 1990 | Jungle Love (film) | | Hindi |
| 1991 | SP Bhargavi | | Kannada |
| 1991 | Naag Mani | Item number in the song "Mera Laung Gawaacha" | Hindi |
| 1991 | Pondatti Pondattithan | Padma | Tamil |
| 1991 | Sami Potta Mudichu | | Tamil |
| 1991 | Zaher | | Hindi |
| 1991 | Prema Pareekshe | | Kannada |
| 1991 | Nee Pathi Naan Pathi | | Tamil |
| 1991 | Super Express | | Telugu |
| 1991 | Rowdy Alludu | Item number in the song "Amalapuram Bulloda" | Telugu |
| 1991 | Eeramana Rojave | | Tamil |
| 1991 | Vetri Padigal | | Tamil |
| 1991 | Alludu Diddina Kapuram | | Telugu |
| 1991 | Anatha Rakshaka | | Kannada |
| 1991 | Shanti Enathu Shanti | | Tamil |
| 1991 | Mathru Bhagya | Julie | Kannada |
| 1992 | Balarama Krishnulu | Comedy role / Dancer | Telugu |
| 1992 | Amaran | | Tamil |
| 1992 | Gharaana Mogudu | Item number in the song "Bangaru Kodi Petta" | Telugu |
| 1992 | Chinnavar | Item number in the song "Padakottum Pattammah" | Tamil |
| 1992 | Putta Hendthi | | Kannada |
| 1992 | Srimaan Brahmachari | | Telugu |
| 1992 | Sigappu Paravai | | Tamil |
| 1992 | Radha Ka Sangam | | Hindi |
| 1992 | Police File | | Kannada |
| 1992 | Agni Paarvai | | Tamil |
| 1992 | Banni Ondsala Nodi | | Kannada |
| 1992 | Pangali | | Tamil |
| 1992 | Kaaval Geetham | | Tamil |
| 1992 | President Gari Pellam | Singing voice | Telugu |
| 1992 | Rishi | | Malayalam |
| 1992 | Alli Ramachari Illi Brahmachari | | Kannada |
| 1992 | Bharathan | | Tamil |
| 1992 | Natchathira Nayagan | | Tamil |
| 1993 | Jana Mecchida Maga | | Kannada |
| 1993 | Minmini Poochigal | | Tamil |
| 1993 | RRRKRMRGKK | | Tamil |
| 1993 | Prathap | | Tamil |
| 1993 | Sabash Babu | | Tamil |
| 1993 | Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu | | Telugu |
| 1993 | Rowdy Gari Teacher | | Telugu |
| 1993 | Nakshatra Poratam | | Telugu |
| 1993 | Aaha Brahmachari | | Kannada |
| 1993 | Suryodaya | | Kannada |
| 1993 | Prathiphala | | Kannada |
| 1993 | Mechanic Alludu | | Telugu |
| 1993 | Mane Devru | | Kannada |
| 1993 | Vintha Kodallu | | Telugu |
| 1993 | Sarkarakke Saval | | Kannada |
| 1993 | Poorna Sangrama | | Kannada |
| 1993 | Khaidi No. 407 | | Kannada |
| 1993 | Mojina Maduve | | Kannada |
| 1993 | Kundan | Dancer in 'Ga Re Ga Re' song | |
| 1993 | Bhagyawan | | Hindi |
| 1994 | Vaade Iraade | | Hindi |
| 1994 | Cheetah | | Hindi |
| 1994 | Ilaignar Ani | Rukku | Tamil |
| 1994 | Kurradhi Kurradu | | Telugu |
| 1994 | Alexander | | Kannada |
| 1994 | Andaru Andare | | Telugu |
| 1994 | Thanikhe | | Kannada |
| 1994 | Atha Maga Rathiname | | Tamil |
| 1994 | Brahmachari Mogudu | | Telugu |
| 1994 | Pavithra | Shiba | Tamil |
| 1994 | Bangaru Kutumbam | | Telugu |
| 1994 | Dulaara | | Hindi |
| 1994 | Kinnaripuzhayoram | | Malayalam |
| 1994 | Gandugali | | Kannada |
| 1995 | Muthu Kaalai | | Tamil |
| 1995 | Bhale Bullodu | | Telugu |
| 1995 | Mayabazaar | | Telugu |
| 1995 | Muddayi Muddugumma | | Telugu |
| 1995 | Raja Enga Raja | | Tamil |
| 1995 | Naajayaz | | Hindi |
| 1995 | God and Gun | | Hindi |
| 1995 | Betegara | | Kannada |
| 1995 | Putmalli | | Kannada |
| 1995 | Ganeshana Galate | | Kannada |
| 1996 | Aatank | | Hindi |
| 1996 | Boss | | Kannada |
| 1996 | Irattai Roja | | Tamil |
| 1996 | Stunt Master | | Kannada |
| 1996 | Rambha Rajyadalli Rowdy | | Kannada |
| 1996 | Gaaya | | Kannada |
| 1996 | Bangarada Mane | | Kannada |
| 1996 | Thuraimugam | | Tamil |
| 1996 | Samayakkondu Sullu | | Kannada |
| 1997 | Yuddha | | Kannada |

### As producer

* Seshadri Naidu (2004)