# Suhasini Maniratnam

Suhasini Maniratnam (née Charuhasan; born 15 August 1961) is an Indian actress who works in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films.

## Early life

Suhasini's paternal cousins Anu Hasan, Shruti Haasan and Akshara Haasan have also since become actors.
Suhasini attended the Municipal Elementary School in Paramakudi, before moving to Madras aged 12 to live with her uncle Kamal Haasan and her grandmother.

## Film career
### As an actress

Suhasini made her film debut in 1980 with the Tamil movie Nenjathai Killathe. For her first movie, she won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress. She was introduced to Malayalam cinema through Padmarajan's Koodevide (1983), which also featured Mammootty. She appeared in the AFI Fest nominated feature film Vanaprastham (1999), which starred Mohanlal.
She has acted with Vishnuvardhan in Bandhana (1984), Suprabhatha (1988), Muthina Haara (1990), Himapatha (1995), Hendithghelthini (1998), Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige (2007) and School Master (2010).
She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in the 1985 Tamil film Sindhu Bhairavi, directed by K. Balachander.

### As a director

In 1991, Suhasini directed the anthology mini-series Penn shown on Madras Doordarshan. The series featured eight standalone episodes examining the lives of South Indian women, and starred several of her contemporaries such as Shobana, Revathi, Radhika and Amala as protagonists.
In 1995, she stepped into direction, helming her first film Indira. In November 1997, Suhasini directed a short television film titled Swayamvaram featuring Suchitra Krishnamoorthi and Rajiv Menon. The script had been written by Sujatha and commissioned by Revathi and Suresh Menon.
Suhasini directed a segment titled "Coffee, Anyone?" in Amazon Prime's Putham Pudhu Kaalai (2020) and featured in the leading role alongside her cousins Shruti Haasan, Anu Hasan and her mother Komalam.

## Other work

Suhasini and her husband Mani Ratnam have been involved in the running of their production company Madras Talkies since 1997.

### Honorary consul

Suhasini was appointed the honorary consul Of the Grand Duchy Of Luxembourg in 2015. She held the post until 2020.

### Goodwill and brand ambassador
#### Naam Foundation

Suhasini founded Naam Foundation in 2010 with the objective to empower single women.

## Personal life

Suhasini married film director Mani Ratnam on 26 August 1988 and the couple has a son, Nandan, born in 1992.

## Awards
### National Film Awards

* Best Actress – Sindhu Bhairavi (1985)

### Filmfare Awards South

* Best Actress – Kannada – Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu (1983)
* Best Actress – Telugu – Swathi (1984)
* Best Actress – Kannada – Suprabhatha (1988)
* Best Actress – Kannada – Muthina Haara (1990)

### Kerala State Film Awards

* Best Actress – Ezhuthapurangal (1987)
* Best Actress – Theerthadanam (2001)

### Kerala Film Critics Association Awards

* Best Actress – Koodevide (1983)

### Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

* Best Actress – Nenjathai Killathe (1980)

### Nandi Awards

* Best Actress – Swathi (1984)
* Best Supporting Actress – Nuvvu Naaku Nachav (2001)

## Filmography

Order based on number of films that she acted in.
Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |

### Telugu

List of Suhasini Maniratnam Telugu film credits :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1981 | Kotha Jeevithalu | | |
| 1982 | Manchu Pallaki | Gita | |
| 1982 | Manishiko Charithra | Chithra | |
| 1983 | Bahudoorapu Batasari | Subhashini | |
| 1983 | Maga Maharaju | | |
| 1983 | Muddula Mogudu | Sarala | |
| 1983 | Subha Muhurtham | | |
| 1983 | Mukku Pudaka | Mangatayaru | |
| 1984 | Nirdhoshi | | |
| 1984 | Challenge | Lakshmi | |
| 1984 | Aparadhi | | |
| 1984 | Intiguttu | | |
| 1984 | Mangammagari Manavadu | Malli | |
| 1984 | Justice Chakravarthy | Lakshmi | |
| 1984 | Adigo Alladigo | | |
| 1984 | Bava Maradallu | | |
| 1984 | Manishiko Charitra | | |
| 1984 | Illalu Priyuralu | | |
| 1984 | Swati | Swathi | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu Won—Nandi Award for Best Actress |
| 1985 | Kongumudi | Susheela | |
| 1985 | Manglya Bandham | | |
| 1985 | Maharaju | | |
| 1985 | Bullet | Usha | |
| 1985 | Dampatyam | Dr. Lalitha | |
| 1985 | Siksha | Bhagyalakshmi | |
| 1985 | Jackie | | |
| 1985 | Mugguru Mitrulu | | |
| 1985 | Sravanthi | Sravanthi | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1986 | Chantabbai | Jwala | |
| 1986 | Santhi Nivasam | Lekha | |
| 1986 | Sravana Sandhya | | |
| 1986 | Karpoora Deepam | Manasa | |
| 1986 | Muddula Manavaralu | | |
| 1986 | Rakshasudu | Sumatri | |
| 1986 | Shanti Nivasam | | |
| 1986 | Sirivennela | Subhashini | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1986 | Kirathakudu | Swetha | |
| 1986 | Police Officer | Seetha | |
| 1987 | Thene Manasulu | Radha | |
| 1987 | President Gari Abbai | Latha | |
| 1987 | Samsaram Oka Chadarangam | Uma | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1987 | Punya Dampathulu | | |
| 1987 | Punnami Chandrudu | | |
| 1987 | Gouthami | Gouthami | |
| 1987 | Lawyer Suhasini | Suhasini | |
| 1987 | Aradhana | Jennifer | |
| 1987 | Brahma Nayudu | | |
| 1988 | Anna Chellelu | Herself | Cameo |
| 1988 | Bharya Bhartalu | Ashalatha | |
| 1988 | Chuttalabbayi | | |
| 1988 | Chattamto Chadarangam | Padma | |
| 1988 | Varasudochhadu | Annapurna | |
| 1988 | Manchi Donga | Madhavi | |
| 1988 | Ramudu Bheemudu | Swathi | |
| 1988 | Marana Mrudangam | Uthpala | |
| 1988 | Aakhari Poratam | Sunadha Mala | |
| 1989 | Mamathala Kovela | | |
| 1989 | Paape Maa Pranam | Aruna | |
| 1989 | Bala Gopaludu | Rekha | |
| 1990 | Yama Dharmaraju | | |
| 1991 | Amma | Dharani | |
| 1992 | Akka Mogudu | | |
| 1993 | Ratha Sarathi | Dr. Shakunthala | |
| 1994 | Subhalagnam | Meena | |
| 1996 | Ramudochadu | Arundathi | |
| 1996 | Hello Guru | | |
| 1997 | Pelli Pandiri | Dr. Prabhavathi | |
| 1997 | Egire Paavurama | Yashodhamma | |
| 1997 | Iddaru | — | Dubbed voice for Tabu |
| 1998 | Ooyala | | |
| 1998 | Padutha Theeyaga | Radha | |
| 1998 | Manasichi Choodu | | |
| 2000 | Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam | Vaani | |
| 2001 | Nuvvu Naaku Nachav | Sujatha | |
| 2003 | Abhimanyu | Janaki | |
| 2004 | Pedababu | Pedababu's mother | |
| 2004 | Dost | Snehalatha | |
| 2006 | Seethakoka Chiluka | Collector | |
| 2006 | Valliddari Vayasu Padahare | Puja's mother | |
| 2006 | Rakhi | Meenakshi Iyer | |
| 2007 | Sri Mahalakshmi | Lakshmi's sister | |
| 2008 | Sangamam | Dr. Geetha | |
| 2008 | Amma Cheppindi | Bose's mother | |
| 2010 | Leader | Rajeswari Devi | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu |
| 2010 | Varudu | Sandy's mother | |
| 2011 | Bhale Mogudu Bhale Pellam | Madhavi | |
| 2012 | Gabbar Singh | Gabbar Singh's mother | Nominated—SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu |
| 2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Suguna | |
| 2013 | Baadshah | Baadshah's mother | |
| 2013 | Minugurulu | Collector | |
| 2014 | Legend | Jaidev's mother | Cameo |
| 2017 | Okkadu Migiladu | | |
| 2018 | Tholi Prema | Aditya's mother | |
| 2018 | Touch Chesi Chudu | Shalini's mother | |
| 2018 | Satya Gang | | |
| 2019 | Yatra | Sabitha Indra Reddy | |
| 2019 | Suryakantham | Supriya | |
| 2020 | Entha Manchivaadavuraa | Jaya | |
| 2022 | Malli Modalaindi | Suja | |
| 2022 | Balamevvadu | Dr. Yashoda | |
| 2022 | Gurthunda Seethakalam | Dr. X | |
| 2023 | Mr. Pregnant | Doctor | |
| 2024 | Honeymoon Express | Tripura Sundari | |

### Tamil

List of Suhasini Maniratnam Tamil film credits :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1979 | Uthiripookkal | — | Debut as camera assistant. |
| 1980 | Kaali | — | As camera assistant. |
| 1980 | Johnny | — | As camera assistant. |
| 1980 | Nenjathai Killathe | Viji | Debut film as an actress |
| 1980 | Nenjathai Killathe | Viji | Won—Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress |
| 1980 | Nenjathai Killathe | Viji | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1981 | Deiva Thirumanangal | | |
| 1981 | Kudumbam Oru Kadambam | Parvathi | |
| 1981 | Madhumalar | | |
| 1981 | Palaivana Solai | Geetha | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1981 | Meendum Kokila | — | As a camera assistant |
| 1981 | Raja Paarvai | — | As a camera assistant |
| 1981 | Nandu | — | As a camera assistant. |
| 1982 | Vadivangal | | |
| 1982 | Marumagale Vazhga | Lakshmi | |
| 1982 | Azhagiya Kanney | | |
| 1982 | Thottal Sudum | | |
| 1982 | Lottery Ticket | | |
| 1982 | Kalyana Kalam | Geetha | |
| 1982 | Nandri, Meendum Varuga | | |
| 1982 | Agaya Gangai | Sumathi | |
| 1982 | Gopurangal Saivathillai | Arukkani | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1982 | Metti | — | As a camera assistant. |
| 1983 | Veetile Raman Velile Krishnan | Chitti | |
| 1983 | Uruvangal Maralam | Lakshmi | |
| 1983 | Oru Indhiya Kanavu | Anamika | |
| 1983 | Poikkal Kudhirai | | Guest appearance |
| 1983 | Apoorva Sahodarigal | | |
| 1983 | Thai Veedu | Geetha | |
| 1983 | Puthiya Sangamam | | |
| 1985 | Sindhu Bhairavi | Sindhu | Won—National Film Award for Best Actress |
| 1985 | Sindhu Bhairavi | Sindhu | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1986 | Mr Bharath | | |
| 1987 | Manathil Uruthi Vendum | Nandini | |
| 1987 | Ananda Aradhanai | | |
| 1987 | Dhoorathu Pachai | | |
| 1988 | Dharmathin Thalaivan | Sumathi | |
| 1988 | En Bommukutty Ammavukku | Lakshmi | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1989 | Thendral Puyalanadhu | Gautami | |
| 1989 | En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan | Saradha | |
| 1991 | Penn | | Director: TV Series: Also an actress. |
| 1991 | Thalapathi | — | Dubbed voice for Shobhana |
| 1993 | Chinna Kannamma | Uma | |
| 1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | — | Dialogue writer: Dubbed voice for Heera Rajagopal |
| 1995 | Indira | — | Director |
| 1996 | Irattai Roja | Geetha | |
| 1997 | Nandhini | Nandhini | |
| 1997 | Iruvar | — | Dialogue Writer |
| 1998 | Uyire | — | Dubbed voice for Manisha Koirala |
| 1999 | Ganesh Vasanth | — | Director |
| 2001 | Chocolate | Saradha | |
| 2003 | Vaseegara | Priya's Aunt | |
| 2003 | Eera Nilam | Chinnathayi | |
| 2004 | Shock | Exorcist | |
| 2007 | Satham Podathey | Gynecologist | |
| 2008 | Aegan | Shiva's mother | |
| 2009 | Balam | Mahesh's sister-in-law | |
| 2010 | Thillalangadi | Krishna's mother | |
| 2010 | Raavanan | — | Dialogue writer |
| 2011 | Seedan | Thangam | |
| 2014 | Ramanujan | Komalatammal | Nominated—Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2015 | Kanchana 2 | Channel MD | |
| 2017 | Nibunan | Mrs.Emmanuel | |
| 2017 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2 | Sister Lily | |
| 2018 | Sollividava | Madhu's aunt | |
| 2019 | Boomerang | Gowri Thiruselvan | |
| 2019 | Kee | Siddharth's mother | |
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Valli | Amazon Prime film; also director and writer for the segment Coffee, Anyone? |

### Malayalam

List of Suhasini Maniratnam Malayalam film credits :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1983 | Koodevide | Alice | |
| 1983 | Adaminte Vaariyellu | Vasanthi | |
| 1984 | Thathamme Poocha Poocha | Kalyani | |
| 1984 | Unni Vanna Divasam | Anu | |
| 1984 | Aksharangal | Bharathi | |
| 1984 | Aarorumariyathe | Sudha | |
| 1984 | Ente Upasana | Lathika | |
| 1985 | Katha Ithuvare | Rekha | |
| 1986 | Pranamam | Usha/Thulasi | |
| 1986 | Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil | Janani | |
| 1987 | Ezhuthapurangal | Rajalakshmi | Won—Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress |
| 1987 | Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal | Neena | |
| 1988 | Oohakachavadam | Malathy | |
| 1989 | Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | Capt. Alice Cherian | |
| 1993 | Samooham | MLA Rajalekshmi | |
| 1997 | Bhaaratheeyam | Revathy | |
| 1999 | Varnachirukukal | Anjali Gupta | |
| 1999 | Vanaprastham | Subhadra Thamburatti | Nominated—National Award for Best Actress – Malayalam |
| 2001 | Theerthadanam | Vinodini | Won—Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress |
| 2002 | Nammal | Snehalatha | |
| 2005 | Vacation | Celina | |
| 2006 | Pachakuthira | Akash's mother | Photo appearance |
| 2009 | Vilapangalkkappuram | Dr. Mary Varghese | |
| 2009 | Nammal Thammil | Rosy IAS | |
| 2009 | Makante Achan | Rema | |
| 2013 | Kalimannu | Dr. Sophy | |
| 2015 | Love 24x7 | Dr. Sarayu | |
| 2015 | Salt Mango Tree | Deepika | |
| 2017 | Solo | Mrs.Vidya Ramachandran | |
| 2018 | Abhiyude Kadha Anuvinteyum | Revathy | |
| 2021 | Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham | Khadeejumma | |
| 2023 | Pookkaalam | Clara | |

### Kannada

List of Suhasini Maniratnam Kannada film credits :
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1983 | Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu | Kavitha | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada |
| 1984 | Bandhana | Dr. Nandini | |
| 1986 | Hosa Neeru | Bhavana | |
| 1988 | Suprabhatha | Hema | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada |
| 1990 | Muthina Haara | Annapurna | Won—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada |
| 1991 | Usha | Usha | |
| 1995 | Himapatha | Sumithra | |
| 1997 | Amruthavarshini | Veena | |
| 1997 | Ganga Yamuna | | Cameo |
| 1998 | Hendithghelthini | Radha | |
| 1999 | Vishwa | Indu | |
| 2000 | Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | Lakshmi | |
| 2000 | Swalpa Adjust Madkolli | | |
| 2001 | Ellara Mane Dosenu | | |
| 2003 | Annavru | Gowri | |
| 2005 | O Gulabiye | | |
| 2006 | Mohini 9886788888 | | |
| 2007 | Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | Kanaka | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada |
| 2010 | Eradane Maduve | Malavika | |
| 2010 | School Master | Sneha | |
| 2010 | Deadly-2 | | |
| 2011 | Sanju Weds Geetha | Lakshmi | |
| 2011 | Mathond Madhuvena | Malavika | |
| 2013 | Myna | Doctor | |
| 2014 | Sachin! Tendulkar Alla | Sakshi Dinesh | Won—SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role – Kannada |
| 2015 | Rebel | Anupama | |
| 2015 | Masterpiece | Durga | |
| 2016 | Viraat | Chief Minister | |
| 2016 | Preethiyalli Sahaja | | |
| 2016 | Naani | Suraksha | |
| 2017 | Masti Gudi | Chief Minister | |
| 2017 | Vismaya | Mrs. Immanuel | |
| 2018 | Prema Baraha | Madhu's aunt | |
| 2018 | Ambi Ning Vayassaytho | Nandini | |
| 2019 | Yaana | Sujatha | |
| 2019 | Ayushman Bhava | Harshini Prasad | |
| 2022 | Monsoon Raaga | Hasini | |

### Other language

List of Suhasini Maniratnam other language film credits :
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Ref. |
| 2003 | Stumble | Nandini | English | |
| 2015 | Waiting | Pankaja | Hindi | |

### Television

List of Suhasini Maniratnam television credits :
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
| | Hasini Pesum Padam | Host | Tamil | Jaya TV | |
| | Autograph | Host | Tamil | Jaya TV | |
| | Weekend with Stars | Host | Tamil | Zee Tamil TV | |
| | Ninaivu Kurippugal | Host | Tamil | DD Podhigai | |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss 4 | Herself | Tamil | Star Vijay | Guest |

### Web series

| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel/Platform |
| 2022 | Modern Love Hyderabad | Gangamma | Telugu | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2024 | Jai Mahendran | Shobha | Malayalam | Sony LIV |
| 2024 | Soul Stories | Rani | Malayalam | Manorama Max |