# Sulakshana (actress)

Sulakshana is an Indian actress who has performed in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films and serials. She started at the age of two and half in the movie Kaaviya Thalaivi as child Krishna, she was credited as Dolly. After that she acted in Thulabharam as child artist in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi (all versions) and credited as Rajani.
Her first leading role was with Chandra Mohan in Subhodayam in 1980. Her second film was with Rajkumar and he gave advice to her about the importance of make-up as an actress and presented a make- up kit. After that she acted against K. Bhagyaraj as a third film Thooral Ninnu Pochi. She has acted in over 450 films.
After a 12 year-break from the film industry, Sulakshana reentered the industry with the teleserial Sahana.

## Personal life

She was married to director Gopikrishnan, son of a famous music director M. S. Viswanathan and have two children. She was born in Rajamahendravaram (Rajahmundry), Andhra Pradesh.

## Partial filmography
### Tamil

* Thulabharam (1968) - Credited as Baby Ranjani (child artist)
* Kaaviya Thalaivi (1970) - Credited as Baby Dolly (child artist)
* Pudhiya Vazhkai (1971) - Credited as Baby Dolly (child artist)
* Thooral Ninnu Pochchu (1982)
* Thambathyam Oru Sangitam (1982)
* Kannoudu Kann (1982)
* Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai (1982)
* Archanai Pookal (1982)
* Boom Boom Madu (1982)
* Thambhatyam Oru Sangeetham (1982)
* Chinnan Chirusugal (1982)
* Police Police (1983)
* Indru Nee Nalai Naan (1983)
* Yugadharmam (1983)
* Idhu Enga Naadu (1983)
* Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (1983)
* Subha Muhurtham (1983)
* Yamirukka Bayamen (1983)
* Aayiram Nilave Vaa (1983)
* Miruthanga Chakravarthi (1983)
* Brimmacharigal (1983)
* Puththisali Paithiangal (1983)
* Pozhudhu Vidinjachu (1984)
* Mann Soru (1984)
* Rajathanthiram (1984)
* Amma Irukka (1984)
* Anbulla Rajinikanth (1984)
* Thalayanai Mandhiram (1984)
* Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)
* Kuva Kuva Vaathugal (1984)
* January One (1984)
* Irandu Manam (1985)
* Poi Mugangal (1985)
* Ketti Melam (1985)
* Erimalai (1985)
* Raja Gopuram (1985)
* Amutha Gaanam (1985)
* Oru Malarin Payanam (1985)
* Marudhani (1985)
* Raja Rishi (1985)
* Vilaangu Meen (1985)
* Aasha (1985)
* Rajathi Rojakili (1985)
* Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)
* Dharma Pathni (1986)
* Sigappu Malargal (1986)
* Selvaakku (1986)
* Mel Maruvathoor Arpudhangal (1986)
* Poimugangal (1986)
* Murattu Karangal (1986)
* Jigujigu Rail (1986)
* Namma Ooru Nalla Ooru (1986)
* Ondru Engal Jaathiye (1987)
* Ini Oru Sudhanthiram (1987)
* Kaalam Marudhu (1987)
* Neethikku Thandanai (1987)
* Vilangu (1987)
* Sivapputhaali (1988)
* Katha Nayagan (1988)
* Therkkathi Kallan (1988)
* Paattuku Naan Adimai (1990)
* Vaigasi Poranthachu (1990)
* Aarathi Edungadi (1990)
* Kizhakku Vasal (1990)
* Naanum Indha Ooruthan (1990)
* Nee Sirithal Deepavali (1990)
* Naadu Adhai Naadu (1991)
* Mill Thozhilali (1991)
* Naattai Thirudathey (1991)
* Nee Pathi Naan Pathi (1991)
* Pondatti Pondattithan (1991)
* Putham Puthu Payanam (1991)
* Chinna Thambi (1991)
* Pondatti Pondattidhan (1991)
* Bramachari (1992)
* Aavarampoo (1992)
* Thambi Pondatti (1992)
* Aadhityan (1993)
* Nam Nattu Rajakkal (1993)
* Kaviyam (1994)
* Machi (2004)
* Chinna (2005)
* Unnai Naan (2006)
* Pirappu (2007)
* Thodakkam (2008)
* Inba (2008)
* Kondaan Koduthaan (2012)
* Ghajinikanth (2018)

### Malayalam

| Year | Film | Role |
| 1968 | Thulabharam | Credited as Baby Rajani (child artist) |
| 1986 | Nyayavidhi | Bhaimi |
| 1986 | Pratheykam Sradikkuka | Nirmala |
| 1986 | Poomukapadil Ninneyum Kathu | as Ammukutty |
| 1986 | Hello My Dear Wrong Number | |
| 1987 | Ivide Ellaravarkkum Sukam | |
| 1987 | Cheppu | Lakshmi |
| 1987 | Thoovanathumbikal | Malini |
| 1988 | Moonnam Pakkam | Mrs. Kurup |
| 1989 | Vandanam | Laxmi |
| 1989 | Swagatham | Betty Francis |
| 1990 | Cheriya Lokavum Valiya Manushyarum | |
| 1990 | Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu | Kuwait Mani's wife |
| 1990 | Kadathanadan Ambadi | Ayisha |
| 1990 | Oliyambukal | Leelamma |
| 1990 | Sunday 7 PM | Pushpa |
| 1991 | Njan Gandharvan | Bhama's mother |
| 1991 | Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu | Liza |
| 2012 | Ezham Suryan | Gopika's mother |
| 2012 | No. 66 Madhura Bus | Varkey's wife |

### Telugu

| Year | Film | Role |
| 1969 | Manushulu Marali | |
| 1971 | Amaayakuraalu | Young Jothi |
| 1972 | Vamsoddharakudu | |
| 1972 | Shanthi Nilayam | |
| 1972 | Pandanti Kapuram | |
| 1972 | Kattula Rattayya | |
| 1973 | Jeevitham | |
| 1973 | Sarada | |
| 1976 | Padi Pantalu | Roja |
| 1980 | Subhodhayam | |
| 1982 | Prema Nakshatram | |
| 1983 | Maa Intaina Katha | |
| 1983 | Maa Inti Premayanam | |
| 1984 | Nayavidhi | |
| 1984 | Allulu Vasthunnaru | |
| 1985 | Maya Mohini | |
| 1987 | Dabbevariki Chedu | |
| 2010 | 1940 Lo Oka Gramam | |

### Kannada

| Year | Film |
| 1981 | Devara Aata |
| 1981 | Havina Hede |
| 1982 | Adrushtavanta |
| 1985 | Kadina Raja |
| 1985 | Maha Purusha |
| 1986 | December 31 |
| 2013 | Attahasa |

### Hindi

* Samaj Ko Badal Dalo (1970)

### Voice artist

* Revathi for Punnagai Mannan (1986)
* Amala for Mythili Ennai Kaathali (1986)

## Television career
### Serials

| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
| 1990 | Anbulla Amma | | Tamil | |
| 2003–2004 | Sahana | Bhairavi JKB | Tamil | Jaya TV |
| 2003–2004 | Alai Osai | | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2004–2006 | Kanavarukaaga | Sarala | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2005–2007 | Malargal | Sivagami | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2007–2009 | Magal | Savithri | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2008–2009 | Gokulathil Seethai | | Tamil | Kalaignar TV |
| 2009–2011 | Maharani | Yamuna | Tamil | Vijay TV |
| 2010–2011 | Adi Parasakthi | | Tamil | Vijay TV |
| 2010–2011 | Mundhanai Mudichu | Krishnaveni | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2011–2012 | Thangam | Dhanam | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2011 | Mayamadhavam | | Malayalam | Surya TV |
| 2012–2014 | Merku Mambalathil Oru Kaadhal | | Tamil | Zee Tamil |
| 2012–2013 | Azhagi | Chandra | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2013–2017 | Deivam Thandha Veedu | Sumithra | Tamil | Vijay TV |
| 2015–2017 | Lakshmi Vanthachu | Valliammai | Tamil | Zee Tamil |
| 2018–2020 | Devathaiyai Kanden | Meenakshi | Tamil | Zee Tamil |
| 2018–2019 | Aranmanai Kili | Thayamma | Tamil | Star Vijay |
| 2019–2020 | Raasathi | Alamelu | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2020–2023 | Kannana Kanne | Dhanalakshmi | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2021 | Anb Vaa | Dhanalakshmi | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2020–2021 | Pandian Stores | Raasathi | Tamil | Star Vijay |
| 2023 | Bhavana | Rajeshwari | Malayalam | Surya TV |

### Shows

| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
| 2014 | Celebrity Kitchen | Guest | Tamil | Puthuyugam TV |
| 2020 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2021 | Ettam Arivu | Herself | Tamil | Sun TV |