Saranya Ponvannan
Born: 1970-04-25
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85
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Saranya Ponvannan is a renowned Indian actress in the Tamil and South Indian film industry, celebrated for her versatile performances, especially in supporting and maternal roles. She made her acting debut as a lead in Mani Ratnam?s Nayakan (1987) and later appeared in Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films. After a brief hiatus, she returned as a character actress, gaining critical acclaim for her roles in Raam (2005), Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005), Em Magan (2006), and Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010), for which she won the National Film Award for Best Actress. Born in Alappuzha, Kerala, to Malayalam filmmaker A. B. Raj, Saranya married actor-director Ponvannan and continues to be one of the most respected and sought-after character actresses in South Indian cinema.
Saranya Ponvannan is a renowned Indian actress in the Tamil and South Indian film industry, celebrated for her versatile performances, especially in supporting and maternal roles. She made her acting debut as a lead in Mani Ratnam?s Nayakan (1987) and later appeared in Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films. After a brief hiatus, she returned as a character actress, gaining critical acclaim for her roles in Raam (2005), Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005), Em Magan (2006), and Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010), for which she won the National Film Award for Best Actress. Born in Alappuzha, Kerala, to Malayalam filmmaker A. B. Raj, Saranya married actor-director Ponvannan and continues to be one of the most respected and sought-after character actresses in South Indian cinema.
Saranya Ponvannan is a celebrated Indian actress primarily working in the Tamil and South Indian film industry, known for her powerful performances in supporting and maternal roles. Born on 25 April 1970 in Alappuzha, Kerala, she is the daughter of Malayalam filmmaker A. B. Raj. Saranya began her acting career with a lead role in Mani Ratnam?s Nayakan (1987) and went on to appear in several Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films. After a brief hiatus from acting, she returned as a character actress in the early 2000s, earning critical acclaim for her roles in films like Raam (2005), Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005), Em Magan (2006), and Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010), the latter earning her the National Film Award for Best Actress. Married to actor-director Ponvannan since 1995, Saranya has become one of the most respected and sought-after character actresses in South Indian cinema, celebrated for bringing emotional depth, realism, and nuance to her performances.
Saranya Ponvannan is a celebrated Indian actress primarily working in the Tamil
and South Indian film industry, known for her powerful performances in supporting and maternal roles. Born on 25 April 1970 in Alappuzha, Kerala, she is the daughter of Malayalam filmmaker A. B. Raj. Saranya began her acting career with a lead role in Mani Ratnam?s Nayakan (1987) and went on to appear in several Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films. After a brief hiatus from acting, she returned as a character actress in the early 2000s, earning critical acclaim for her roles in films like Raam (2005), Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005), Em Magan (2006), and Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010), the latter earning her the National Film Award for Best Actress. Married to actor-director Ponvannan since 1995, Saranya has become one of the most respected and sought-after character actresses in South Indian cinema, celebrated for bringing emotional depth, realism, and nuance to her performances.
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- Alternative names Saranya, Saranya Ponvannan
- Height 5'6"
- Born April 25, 1970 · Alappuzha, Kerala, India
- Children Chandini Priyadarshini
- Other works
- Actress
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Parents
A. B. Raj
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Saranya Ponvannan is a celebrated Indian actress known for her versatile roles in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada cinema, especially in maternal and supporting roles.
She made her acting debut as a lead in Mani Ratnam Nayakan 1987 and later returned as a character actress in the early 2000s.
She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Thenmerku Paruvakaatru 2010 and has received multiple Filmfare Awards South and Tamil Nadu State Film Awards.
She is married to actor-director Ponvannan since 1995, and they have children together.
She is widely recognized for portraying realistic and emotionally strong mother figures, earning her the informal title of Mother of Tamil Cinema.
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Trivia
Saranya Ponvannan is the daughter of Malayalam filmmaker A. B. Raj.
She made her acting debut in Mani Ratnam?s Nayakan (1987).
Took a brief hiatus from acting before returning as a character and maternal role actress in the early 2000s.
Won the National Film Award for Best Actress for Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010).
Quotes
"A mother?s love transcends everything, and portraying it on screen is a responsibility."
"Every role has a story, it?s about connecting with it and giving it life."
Trademarks
Known for realistic and heartfelt maternal roles.
Ability to convey deep emotions with subtle expressions.
Versatile supporting actress across multiple South Indian film industries.
Nicknames
Saranya
Salaries
Estimated earnings per film Rs 50 lakh-Rs 1 crore depending on the production scale.
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