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Menaka is a renowned Indian actress who gained immense popularity in South Indian cinema during the 1980s. She appeared predominantly in Malayalam films and also acted in Tamil Telugu Kannada and Hindi movies. Known for her graceful performances and expressive acting she became one of the most sought after actresses of her time. Menaka made her film debut with the Malayalam movie Oppol and went on to star in more than 125 films often portraying gentle and emotional characters. After marrying film producer G Suresh Kumar she took a long break from acting but later returned to television and films. Her daughter Keerthy Suresh is also a successful actress in the Indian film industry.
Menaka is a renowned Indian actress who gained immense popularity in South Indian cinema during the 1980s. She appeared predominantly in Malayalam films and also acted in Tamil Telugu Kannada and Hindi movies. Known for her graceful performances and expressive acting she became one of the most sought after actresses of her time. Menaka made her film debut with the Malayalam movie Oppol and went on to star in more than 125 films often portraying gentle and emotional characters. After marrying film producer G Suresh Kumar she took a long break from acting but later returned to television and films. Her daughter Keerthy Suresh is also a successful actress in the Indian film industry.
Menaka is a celebrated Indian actress who primarily worked in Malayalam cinema and became one of the most popular heroines of the 1980s. Born in Nagercoil Tamil Nadu she began her acting career with the film Oppol and quickly rose to fame through her natural charm and expressive performances. She starred opposite leading actors like Mammootty Mohanlal and Prem Nazir in several successful films. Menaka was known for playing soft spoken and emotional roles that resonated with family audiences. In 1987 she married Malayalam film producer G Suresh Kumar and took a break from the film industry to focus on her family. After more than two decades she made a comeback through television serials and later appeared in films in character roles. Her daughter Keerthy Suresh followed her footsteps and became one of the leading actresses in South Indian cinema. Menaka continues to be respected for her contribution to Malayalam and Tamil cinema as one of the most beloved actresses.
Menaka is a celebrated Indian actress who primarily worked in Malayalam cinema
and became one of the most popular heroines of the 1980s. Born in Nagercoil Tamil Nadu she began her acting career with the film Oppol and quickly rose to fame through her natural charm and expressive performances. She starred opposite leading actors like Mammootty Mohanlal and Prem Nazir in several successful films. Menaka was known for playing soft spoken and emotional roles that resonated with family audiences. In 1987 she married Malayalam film producer G Suresh Kumar and took a break from the film industry to focus on her family. After more than two decades she made a comeback through television serials and later appeared in films in character roles. Her daughter Keerthy Suresh followed her footsteps and became one of the leading actresses in South Indian cinema. Menaka continues to be respected for her contribution to Malayalam and Tamil cinema as one of the most beloved actresses.
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- Alternative names Menaka Suresh
- Height 5'5"/58kg
- Born · Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, India
- Spouses
- Children Keerthy Suresh Revathi Suresh
- Relatives Sundar Rajagopal, Govinda Rajagopal, Balaji Rajagopal
- Other works
- Film Producer
Parents
Rajagopal
Saroja
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Menaka is a well known Indian actress who became one of the most popular faces of Malayalam cinema during the 1980s. She was admired for her natural acting style and traditional charm.
Menaka started her film career in the early 1980s and made her debut with the Malayalam film Oppol which became a huge success.
Menaka has acted in Malayalam Tamil Telugu Kannada and Hindi films and gained popularity across South India.
Yes after her marriage Menaka took a long break of nearly 25 years to focus on her family before returning to television and films.
Menaka is best known for playing emotional family oriented characters and soft-spoken traditional women who connect deeply with the audience.
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Trivia
Menaka acted in more than 125 films within just five years of her career.
She made her debut in the Malayalam movie Oppol which was a huge success.
She took a long break from cinema after marriage and returned after 25 years.
Her daughter Keerthy Suresh is a National Award winning actress.
Menaka is considered one of the most successful and highest paid actresses of Malayalam cinema during the 1980s.
Quotes
Acting gave me identity and respect in life.
Family always comes first but cinema will always be my passion.
Trademarks
Graceful and emotional performances.
Simple and traditional on screen presence.
Natural expressions and strong family roles.
Nicknames
Menaka Suresh, Padma
Salaries
Earned around Rs 1 lakh per film during peak 1980s career
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