# G. Sakunthala

G. Sakunthala (19 August 1932 - 8 November 2004) was an Indian actress who worked predominantly in Tamil films and plays. As she was a prominent member of MGR's drama troupe, Sakuntha appeared as a 'regular' cast member in many of MGR's movies, beginning from Manthiri Kumari, Thaaikkuppin Thaaram and Mannadhi Mannan. Thus, she maintained her standing as one of the leading actresses in Tamil film industry in the 50's and early 60's. She has acted more 150 films in the Tamil cinema industry.

## Early life

Sakunthala was born in 1932 into an Isai Vellalar family in Chidambaram Thanjavur District. Sakunthala's native is Chidambaram. She has acted in dramas with M.G.R, Sivaji Ganesan, R. S. Manohar and S. S Rajendran.

## Film career

Sakunthala entered the film industry with MGR as the heroine in Manthiri Kumari. Though she has acted in Kalpana, a Hindi film, Manthiri Kumari (1950) was her debut into Tamil cinema. After Manthiri Kumari, S. S. Rajendran paired opposite The two heroines in the movie 'Chinna Durai' starring T. R Mahalingam in dual roles. M. Karunanidhi is the author of both films After these films, Sakuntala did not get a chance to play the heroine. Her chances of being a comedian, supporting character, dancing in a few films were all there. She has acted almost 150 films in the Tamil cinema industry. Her last movie was Idhaya Veenai with MGR. After that she spent 20 years without acting in films.

## Awards

She got Kalaimamani Award recognized by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1963.

## Death

She died on 8 November 2004 at the age of 72.

## Filmography

This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.

### 1950s

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1950 | Manthiri Kumari | Jeevarekha | Debut in Tamil |
| 1951 | Mohana Sundaram | Maragatham | |
| 1952 | Chinnadurai | Chandramani | |
| 1952 | Thai Ullam | Singari | |
| 1954 | Ammaiyappan | Muthayi | |
| 1956 | Thaaikkuppin Thaaram | Valli | |
| 1957 | Aaravalli | Maragathavalli | |
| 1957 | Chakravarthi Thirumagal | | |
| 1957 | Raja Rajan | | |
| 1958 | Mangalya Bhagyam | | |
| 1958 | Nadodi Mannan | Nandini | |
| 1959 | Vaazha Vaitha Deivam | | |
| 1959 | Odi Vilaiyaadu Paapa | | |

### 1960s

| Year | Film | Role |
| 1960 | Mannadhi Mannan | Mangayarkarasi |
| 1961 | Thirudathe | Kaveri |
| 1962 | Thayai Katha Thanayan | Bakkiyam |
| 1962 | Sumaithaangi | |
| 1963 | Koduthu Vaithaval | |
| 1963 | Kattu Roja | |
| 1963 | Needhikkuppin Paasam | Janaki |
| 1963 | Kaanchi Thalaivan | Ceylon King's wife |
| 1964 | Karnan | |
| 1964 | Panakkara Kudumbam | Velayee |
| 1964 | Thayin Madiyil | |
| 1964 | Poompuhar | |
| 1965 | Anbu Karangal | Uma |
| 1965 | Kalangarai Vilakkam | Gowri |
| 1965 | Ennathan Mudivu | |
| 1965 | Karthigai Deepam | |
| 1966 | Nee! | Chithra |
| 1966 | Mahakavi Kalidas | |
| 1966 | Parakkum Paavai | Kannamma |
| 1966 | Chinnanchiru Ulagam | |
| 1967 | Adhey Kangal | |
| 1967 | Thiruvarutchelvar | |
| 1968 | Uyarndha Manithan | Pankajam |
| 1968 | Thirumal Perumai | Yasodha |
| 1968 | Thillana Mohanambal | |
| 1969 | Nirai Kudam | |
| 1969 | Kulavilakku | |
| 1969 | Gurudhatchanai | |
| 1969 | Kaaval Dheivam | |
| 1969 | Annaiyum Pithavum | |
| 1969 | Subha Dinam | Gayathri |

### 1970s

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 1970 | Puguntha Veedu | | |
| 1970 | Vilaiyaattu Pillai | Queen | |
| 1970 | Ethiroli | Radhamani | |
| 1970 | Dharisanam | | |
| 1970 | Thalaivan | Velamma | |
| 1970 | Navagraham | Saraswathi | |
| 1971 | Neerum Neruppum | The queen Karpagam | |
| 1971 | Annai Velankanni | | |
| 1971 | Rickshawkaran | | |
| 1971 | Kulama Gunama | Doctor | |
| 1971 | Muhammad bin Tughluq | | |
| 1971 | Aathi Parasakthi | | |
| 1972 | Appa Ta ta | | |
| 1972 | Kurathi Magan | | |
| 1972 | Sange Muzhangu | Visalam | |
| 1972 | Deiva Sankalpam | | |
| 1972 | Idhaya Veenai | Mangalam | Last Movie |