# Anupama Kumar

Anupama Prakash Kumar (born 4 December 1974) is an Indian actress and model. Having appeared in more than 300 commercials, she made her debut as an actress in the 2003 Kannada film Partha before being recognised for her roles in Cheran's Pokkisham in Tamil and the 2010 Hindi movie Ishqiya. She went on to play supporting roles in mostly Tamil films.
Besides acting and modelling, Anupama has also worked as a journalist, television anchor, and television producer. She played mother roles in several films including Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012) and Sarpatta Parambarai (2023).

## Career

Born at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Anupama mostly lived in North India. She had been working in television for over thirteen years, working as an anchor, visualiser, journalist and producer. Later she started modelling and acting, appearing in more than 300 commercials. She had appeared in several Hindi language television series such as Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai, Mission Fateh, Shaka Laka Boom Boom and The Magic Make-Up Box as well. Kumar debuted in Indian films with Partha (2003) before appearing in the 2010 film Ishqiya in a cameo.

## Filmography
### Tamil films

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2009 | Pokkisham | Mrs. Lenin | |
| 2010 | Vamsam | Meenakshi | |
| 2010 | Ayyanar | Mahalakshmi | |
| 2011 | Aadu Puli | Kalaiarasi | |
| 2012 | Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal | Meenakshi | Won - Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2012 | Mugamoodi | Mrs. Gaurav | |
| 2012 | Thuppakki | Nisha's mother | |
| 2012 | Neerparavai | Benita | |
| 2012 | Neethaane En Ponvasantham | Varun's mother | |
| 2013 | Ponmaalai Pozhudhu | Lakshmi | |
| 2013 | Moodar Koodam | Mandodiri | |
| 2014 | Vallinam | | |
| 2014 | Yennamo Yedho | Lakshmi | |
| 2014 | Irumbu Kuthirai | Samyuktha's Aunt | |
| 2014 | Meagamann | Bharathi | |
| 2014 | Oru Oorla Rendu Raja | Chandrika | |
| 2015 | Maha Maha | Aunty | |
| 2015 | Indru Netru Naalai | Anu's mother | |
| 2015 | Valiyavan | Selvi | |
| 2015 | Aarathu Sinam | Sharadha | Cameo Appearance |
| 2017 | Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva | Minister Abhirami | |
| 2017 | Thiri | Jeeva's mother | |
| 2017 | Kootathil Oruthan | Janani's mother | |
| 2017 | Solo | | |
| 2017 | My Son Is Gay | Lakshmi | Also co-director and co-producer |
| 2018 | Eghantham | | |
| 2018 | Raja Ranguski | Maria / Mary | |
| 2018 | Aan Devathai | Lakshmi | |
| 2019 | Thirumanam | Lakshmi | |
| 2019 | Kanchana 3 | Radhamma | |
| 2019 | Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 | Chinnathaayi | |
| 2020 | Dharala Prabhu | Vaanathi | |
| 2020 | Asuraguru | Diya's mother | |
| 2021 | Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal | | |
| 2021 | Sarpatta Parambarai | Bakkiyam | Winner: Norway Tamil Film Festival - Best Supporting Actress Winner: Galatta Crown Award - Best Supporting Actor Female Nominated: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil |
| 2021 | Pei Mama | | |
| 2022 | Kalaga Thalaivan | Bharathi | |
| 2023 | N4 | Fathima | |
| 2023 | Pizza 3: The Mummy | Rani | |
| 2023 | Are You Ok Baby? | Gopika Vijayakumar | |
| 2023 | Jigiri Dosthu | | |
| 2024 | Hit List | Latha Periyasami | |
| 2024 | Miss You | Vasu's mother | |
| 2024 | Mazaiyil Nanaigiren | | |

### Other language films

| Year | Film | Role | Language |
| 2003 | Partha | Anu | Kannada |
| 2004 | Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... | Adoptive parent | Hindi |
| 2009 | Aa Okkadu | Sri Krishna's wife | Telugu |
| 2010 | Ishqiya | Manju | Hindi |
| 2012 | Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu | Varun's mother | Telugu |
| 2013 | David | Zainab | Hindi |
| 2013 | Gouravam | Arjun's mother | Telugu |
| 2017 | Goutham Nanda | Goutham's mother | Telugu |
| 2017 | Solo | | Malayalam |

## Television

| Year | Program | Role | Language | Notes |
| 2001 | Talaaq Kyu | | Hindi | |
| 2001-03 | Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai | | Hindi | |
| 2002-08 | Bhabhi | | Hindi | |
| 2002-04 | Shaka Laka Boom Boom | | Hindi | |
| 2003 | The Magic Make-Up Box | | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Mission Fateh | | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Galati Kiski | | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Kaun Anadi Kaun Khiladi | | Hindi | |
| 2018 | Nila Nila Odi Vaa | Devi | Tamil | Web Series on Viu |