C. I. D. Sakunthala
Born: 1939-11-01
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C I D Sakunthala was a celebrated Indian actress known for her versatile performances in Tamil cinema. Born Arunachalam Sakunthala on November 1 1939 in Arisipalayam near Salem Tamil Nadu she began her career as a classical dancer before transitioning into theatre and later films. Her debut came with the Tamil film Kaithi Kannayiram in 1960 as a dancer. She rose to fame with the thriller CID Shankar in 1970 which earned her the iconic title CID Sakunthala. Over her long career she acted in more than 600 films across Tamil Telugu Kannada and Malayalam industries portraying diverse roles ranging from heroine to vamp and character artist. Renowned for her expressive dance skills and bold screen presence she became one of the most recognizable supporting actresses in South Indian cinema. She passed away on September 17 2024 in Bengaluru at the age of 84 leaving behind a lasting legacy in Indian film history.
C I D Sakunthala was a celebrated Indian actress known for her versatile performances in Tamil cinema. Born Arunachalam Sakunthala on November 1 1939 in Arisipalayam near Salem Tamil Nadu she began her career as a classical dancer before transitioning into theatre and later films. Her debut came with the Tamil film Kaithi Kannayiram in 1960 as a dancer. She rose to fame with the thriller CID Shankar in 1970 which earned her the iconic title CID Sakunthala. Over her long career she acted in more than 600 films across Tamil Telugu Kannada and Malayalam industries portraying diverse roles ranging from heroine to vamp and character artist. Renowned for her expressive dance skills and bold screen presence she became one of the most recognizable supporting actresses in South Indian cinema. She passed away on September 17 2024 in Bengaluru at the age of 84 leaving behind a lasting legacy in Indian film history.
C I D Sakunthala was a renowned Indian actress who primarily worked in Tamil cinema and appeared in other South Indian languages such as Telugu Malayalam and Kannada. Born Arunachalam Sakunthala on November 1 1939 in Arisipalayam near Salem Tamil Nadu she displayed a passion for the performing arts from a young age. Trained in classical dance she started her career performing at cultural events with famous dancers like Lalitha Padmini and Ragini before entering stage dramas such as Suriyan Merkkeyum Uthikkum. Her cinematic journey began with Kaithi Kannayiram in 1960 where she appeared as a dancer. She gained immense recognition through the 1970 film CID Shankar starring alongside Jaishankar which made her widely known as CID Sakunthala. Throughout her career she played a variety of roles including leads supporting characters and antagonists showcasing her adaptability and talent. She appeared in landmark films such as Padikkadha Methai Kai Koduttha Dheivam Thavaputhalvan Vasantha Maligai and Bharatha Vilas. Later in her life she also worked in television serials like Sabitha Engira Sabapathi. Known for her strong personality dynamic performances and memorable dance sequences Sakunthala became a household name in the Tamil film industry. She passed away on September 17 2024 in Bengaluru following age related ailments marking the end of a glorious career that spanned over five decades.
C I D Sakunthala was a renowned Indian actress who primarily worked in Tamil
cinema and appeared in other South Indian languages such as Telugu Malayalam and Kannada. Born Arunachalam Sakunthala on November 1 1939 in Arisipalayam near Salem Tamil Nadu she displayed a passion for the performing arts from a young age. Trained in classical dance she started her career performing at cultural events with famous dancers like Lalitha Padmini and Ragini before entering stage dramas such as Suriyan Merkkeyum Uthikkum. Her cinematic journey began with Kaithi Kannayiram in 1960 where she appeared as a dancer. She gained immense recognition through the 1970 film CID Shankar starring alongside Jaishankar which made her widely known as CID Sakunthala. Throughout her career she played a variety of roles including leads supporting characters and antagonists showcasing her adaptability and talent. She appeared in landmark films such as Padikkadha Methai Kai Koduttha Dheivam Thavaputhalvan Vasantha Maligai and Bharatha Vilas. Later in her life she also worked in television serials like Sabitha Engira Sabapathi. Known for her strong personality dynamic performances and memorable dance sequences Sakunthala became a household name in the Tamil film industry. She passed away on September 17 2024 in Bengaluru following age related ailments marking the end of a glorious career that spanned over five decades.
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- Alternative names CID Sakunthala, A Sakunthala
- Height 5' 4"
- Born November 01, 1939 · Arisipalayam, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
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Arunachalam
Rajammal
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CID Sakunthala is best known for her iconic role in the Tamil thriller film CID Shankar (1970), which earned her the prefix "CID" in her name and made her a popular actress in Tamil cinema.
She acted in more than 600 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada languages during her five-decade-long acting career.
CID Sakunthala was born on November 1, 1939, in Arisipalayam near Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
She passed away on September 17, 2024, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, at the age of 84 due to age-related health issues.
Some of her notable movies include Kaithi Kannayiram, CID Shankar, Padikkadha Methai, Kai Koduttha Dheivam, Thavaputhalvan, Vasantha Maligai, and Bharatha Vilas.
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She began her career as a classical dancer before entering films
She performed alongside the famous dancing trio Lalitha Padmini and Ragini in her early years
Her breakthrough film CID Shankar made her a household name in Tamil Nadu
She acted in over 600 films across Tamil Telugu Malayalam and Kannada cinema
She was known for portraying both glamorous and villainous roles with equal ease
Trademarks
Strong on screen presence and expressive dance performances
Versatility in playing both negative and positive roles
Distinct bold voice and powerful dialogue delivery
Nicknames
CID Sakunthala
Salaries
Earned around ?5 to ?10 lakh per film during the peak of her career
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