# Anuradha (actress)

Anuradha (born Sulochana Devi) is an Indian film and television actress. She was mainly active in the 1980s and 1990s. She was known for her item numbers. She has acted in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi and Oriya-language films.

## Career

Sulochana was introduced to the film industry by director K. G. George at the age of 13. Even at that age she was very tall, he gave her the name Anuradha. She was the tallest actress at that time. She started off as a heroine and later moved on to doing item numbers. Even with that imposing height, Anuradha could act in over 700 films, which is a great achievement even when most of her co-actors or heroes were far shorter than her. She is trained in martial arts and she did her action roles without any dupe. She was a motorcycle rider, who rode Java, Enfield bullet and other motorcycles. She was also seen in few Sun TV serials, including Thangam, Kannana kanne, Muthaaramand Deivamagal.

## Personal life

Anuradha was born to Krishna Kumar, a choreographer and Saroja Devi, a hairdresser for actresses in films. Her father is a Marathi and her mother is from Andhra Pradesh. She was married to Sathish Kumar in 1987, who was a dance director. They had two children Abhinayashree (born 1988) and Kalicharan (born 1991), who have appeared as actors.
However, Kumar met with a motorcycle accident on 7 November 1996, which caused massive damage to his brain and he died in 2007 due to heart attack.

## Partial filmography
### Tamil

* Gethu (2016)
* Super Da (2004)
* Winner (2003)
* Ivan (2002)
* Thedinen Vanthathu (1997)
* Dhinamum Ennai Gavani (1997)
* The Terrorist (1997)
* Rajali (1996)
* Chinna Mani (1995)
* Ponmaalai Pozhudhu (1993)
* Sathiyam Adhu Nichayam (1992)
* Vanakkam Vathiyare (1991)
* Pudhu Mappillai (1989)
* Sangu Pushpangal (1989)
* Rettai Kuzhal Thuppaki (1989)
* Thendral Puyalanadhu (1989)
* Veerapandiyan (1987)
* Raja Mariyadhai (1987)
* Makkal En Pakkam (1987)
* Anjatha Singam (1987)
* Thangachi (1987)
* Kalyana Kacheri (1987)
* Solvathellam Unmai (1987)
* Thazhuvatha Kaigal (1986)
* Meendum Pallavi (1986)
* Enakku Nane Needipathi (1986)
* Kaithiyin Theerpu (1986)
* Mahasakthi Mariamman (1986)
* Viduthalai (1986)
* Jeevanathi (1986)
* Kovil Yaanai (1986)
* Hemavin Kadhalargal (1985)
* Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe (1985)
* Mayavi (1985)
* Savi (1985)
* Arthamulla Aasaigal (1985)
* Navagraha Nayagi (1985)
* Panam Pathum Seyyum (1985)
* Andha Oru Nimidam (1985)
* Visha Kanni (1985)
* Engal Kural (1985)
* Karupu Sattaikaran (1985)
* Unakkaga Oru Roja (1985)
* Nermai (1985)
* Veettukkari (1985)
* Padikkadha Pannaiyar (1985)
* Chidambara Rahasiyam (1985)
* Raman Sreeraman (1985)
* Sivappu Nila (1985)
* Navagraha Nayagi (1985)
* Chain Jayapal (1985)
* Pudhu Yugam (1985)
* Naagam (1985)
* Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985)
* Nalla Thambi (1985)
* Kalyanam Oru Kalkattu (1985)
* Rajathi Rojakili (1985)
* Alai Osai (1985)
* Vesham (1985)
* January 1 (1984)
* Pei Veedu (1984)
* Nyayam (1984)
* Sirai (1984)
* Kadamai (1984)
* Idhu Enga Boomi (1984)
* Vai Sollil Veeranadi (1984)
* Naalai Unathu Naal (1984)
* Nandri (1984)
* Ezhuthatha Sattangal (1984)
* Niraparaadhi (1984)
* Sabaash (1984)
* Puyal Kadantha Bhoomi (1984)
* Kuzhandhai Yesu (1984)
* Marupatta Konangal (1984)
* Nooravathu Naal (1984)
* Raja Veettu Kannukkutty (1984)
* Vetri (1984)
* Aathora Aatha (1984)
* Urimai Thedum Uravu (1984)
* 24 Mani Neram (1984)
* Ponmaalai Pozhudhu (1984)
* Vidhi (1984)
* Theerppu En Kaiyil (1984)
* Priyamudan Prabhu (1984)
* Madras Vathiyar (1984)
* Madurai Sooran (1984)
* Ilamai Kaalangal (1983)
* Muthu Engal Sothu (1983)
* Mella Pesungal (1983)
* Seerum Singangal (1983)
* Saatchi (1983)
* Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu (1983)
* Thalaimagan (1983)
* Ilayapiravigal (1983)
* Thanga Magan (1983)
* Azhagiya Laila (1982)
* Maarupatta Konangal (1982)
* Naan Kudithukonde Iruppen (1982)
* Mohana Punnagai (1981)
* Sathya Sundharam (1981)
* Sivappu Malli (1981)
* Kuzhandhaiyai Thedi (1979)
* Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu (1979)
* Kalikkoil Kabali (1979)

### Malayalam

* Sunday 7 p.m. (1990)
* Prabhatham Chuvanna Theruvil (1989)
* Maharajavu (1989)
* Theruvu Narthaki (1988) as Radha
* Agnichirakulla Thumbi (1988)
* Karate Girls (1988)
* Bheekaran (1988) as Dancer
* Janma Shatru (1988) as Savithri Sankar
* Vamban (1987)
* Rajavembala
* Ee Noottandile Maharogam (1987)
* Avalude Kadha (1987)
* Kalarathri (1987)
* Kaalathinte Sabhdam (1987) as Valsala
* Kulambadikal (1986)
* Pensimham (1986)
* Annoru Ravil (1986)
* Railway Cross (1986)
* Bharya Oru Manthri (1986)
* Sakhavu (1986)
* Karinagam (1986)
* Ardharathri (1986)
* Caberet Dancer (1986)
* Pournami Rathriyil (1986)
* Ithu Nalla Thamasha (1985) as Prasanna
* Uyerthezhunelppu (1985) as Shobha
* Shatru (1985)
* Jwalanam (1985)
* Puzhayozhukum Vazhi (1985) as Resmi
* Black Mail (1985) as Malu
* Aanakkorumma (1985) as Anitha
* Katturani (1985)
* Nerariyum Nerathu (1985) as Dancer
* Chorakku Chora (1985) as Chandrika
* Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare (1985)
* Revenge (1985) as Susan
* Kiratham (1985) as Anu
* Paurnami Raavil (1985)
* Jeevante Jeevan (1985)
* Shabadham (1984)
* Poomadhathe Pennu (1984) as Dancer
* Oru Sumangaliyude Katha (1984) as Sophia
* Mynakam (1984)
* Kurishuyudham (1984) as Dancer
* Vetta (1984) as Kombu
* Nishedi (1984)
* Rajavembala (1984) as Neelima
* Swarna Gopuram (1984) as Dancer
* Coolie (1983) as Sreedevi
* Attakkalasam (1983) as Usha
* Engane Nee Marakkum (1983) as Shanti
* Mortuary (1983)
* Arabikadal (1983)
* Passport (1983) as Daisy
* Himam (1983) as Dancer
* Belt Mathai (1983) as Geetha
* Samrambam (1983)
* Vaashi (1983)
* Aadhipathyam (1983)
* Oru Mukam Pala Mukham (1983) as Swapna
* Visa (1983) as Dancer
* Ente Kadha (1983)
* Veedu (1982) as Maggi
* Kaliya Mardhanam (1982) as Thulasi
* Aa Rathri (1982) as Dancer
* Thadakam (1982) as Dancer
* Love in Singapore (1980)
* Koumara Praayam (1979)
* Oolkatal (1979) as Thulasi
* Iniyaval Urangatte (1978)
* Thulavarsham (1976)

### Kannada

* Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu (1980)...Rani
* Lakshmi Kataksha (1981)
* Prachanda Kulla (1982)
* Gandugali Rama (1983)
* Simha Gharjane (1983)...Roopa
* Chinnadantha Maga (1983)
* Ibbani Karagithu (1983)...Anitha
* Jiddu (1984)
* Prachanda Kulla (1984)
* Onde Raktha (1984)
* Male Banthu Male (1984)
* Mooru Janma (1984)
* Khaidi (1984)
* Preethi Vathsalya (1984)
* Benki Birugali (1984)
* Mooroovare Vajragalu (1984)
* Baddi Bangaramma (1984)...Kamala
* Pavitra Prema (1984)...Rita
* Naanu Nanna Hendthi (1985)
* Kadina Raja (1985)
* Ajeya (1985)
* Kumkuma Tanda Sowbhagya (1985)
* Jeevana Chakra (1985)
* Bete (1986)
* Sangrama (1987)
* Shubha Milana (1987)
* Inspector Krantikumar (1987)
* Matru Vatsalya (1988)
* Olavina Aasare (1988)
* Gudugu Sidilu (1988)
* December 31 (1988)
* Hongkongnalli Agent Amar (1989)
* Praja Prabhuthva (1989)
* Shivanna (1993)
* Mari Kannu Hori Myage (1998)

### Hindi

* Machalti Jawani (1989)
* Pyaar Karke Dekho (1987)
* Singhasan (1986)
* Mahaguru (1985)
* Balidaan (1985)
* Haisiyat (1984)
* Manzil Manzil (1984)

### Telugu

* Maya Bazaar (2010)
* Aata (2007)
* Bobbili Bullodu (1996)
* Orey Rikshaw(1995)
* Ramudu Kadhu Rakshasudu(1991)
* Aayudham (1990)
* Ajatha Satruvu (1989) as Lalasa
* Gandipeta Rahasyam (1989)
* Hanthakudi Veta (1987)
* Kaboye Alludu (1987)
* Gouthami (1987)
* Aatma Bandhuvulu (1987)
* Dharmapatni (1987)
* Ramu (1987)
* Veera Pratap (1987) as Kamini
* Punnami Chandrudu (1987)
* Kaliyuga Krishnudu (1986)
* Santhi Nivasam(1986)
* Jailu Pakshi (1986)
* Khaidi Rani (1986)
* Nippulanti Manishi (1986)
* Krishna Garadi (1986)
* Kondaveeti Raja(1986)
* Simhasanam (1986)
* Papikondalu (1986)
* Repati Pourulu (1986)
* Cow Boy No. 1 (1986)
* Aakrandana (1986)
* Vikram (1986)
* Maya Mohini (1985)
* Visha Kanya (1985)
* Mayadari Maridi (1985)
* Kongumudi(1985)
* Maa Inti Mahalakshmi as Mohini (1985)
* Mantra Dandam (1985) as Kanchana
* Khooni (1985) as Laila
* Kanchu Kavacham (1985)
* Darja Donga (1985)
* Lady James Bond (1985)
* Vande Mataram (1985)
* Kotha Pelli Koothuru (1985)
* Chattamtho Poratam (1985)
* Terror (1985) as Muthyalu
* Prachanda Bhairavi (1985) as Nagakanya
* Mayaladi (1985) as Prathima
* Bhola Shankarudu (1984)
* Dandayatra (1984) as Julie
* Bangaru Kapuram (1984)
* Ramudu Kadhu Krishnudu (1984) as Appala Narasamma
* James Bond 999 (1984)
* Justice Chakravarthy (1984)
* Aparadhi (1984)
* Kode Trachu (1984) as Asha
* Nayakulaku Saval (1984)
* Dharmaatmudu (1983)
* Chandi Rani (1983)
* Maga Maharaju (1983)
* Love in Singapore (1980)
* Gandharvya Kanya (1979)

### Oriya

* Chakadola Karuchi Leela (1990)

### Voice artist

For Nagma in the 2001 film Citizen.

## Television

| Year | Series/Show | Role | Language | Channel |
| 1997–2001 | Antharangaalu | Nallapalli Meenakshi | Telugu | ETV |
| 2009–2013 | Thangam | Muttharasi | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2011–2014 | Muthaaram | Rajalakshmi | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2013–2016; 2018 | Deivamagal | Annapoorani | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2017 | Ganga | Alangaara Naachiyaar | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2017–2019 | Nenjam Marappathillai | Akilandeswari | Tamil | Star Vijay |
| 2017–2018 | Kalyanaparisu | Rajalakshmi | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2019 | Agni Natchathiram | Gangadevi | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2019; 2021 | Alitho Saradaga | Guest | Telugu | ETV |
| 2021 | Kannana Kanne | Kamala | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2021 | Jothi | | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2021 | Thirumagal | Vanamadevi | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2022–2024 | Chellamma | Maragatham | Tamil | Star Vijay |
| 2022 | Anbe Vaa | Visalatchi | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2022 | Kanda Naal Mudhal | Thaai Kezhavi | Tamil | Colors Tamil |
| 2023–2024 | Mr. Manaivi | Ranjitham | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2025 | Naanga Ready Neenga Ready Ah | Judge | Tamil | Sun TV |