Tulasi

Born: 1967-06-20

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Last Updated on 14 Nov 2025

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Tulasi is a veteran Indian actress known for her remarkable contributions to South Indian cinema. She has acted in over three hundred films across Tamil Telugu Kannada and Malayalam languages. Beginning her career as a child artist at a very young age she later transitioned into leading roles and eventually became widely recognized for her strong supporting and motherly characters in films. Born in Chennai Tamil Nadu Tulasi has built a reputation for her emotional depth and natural performances that connect with audiences across generations. Her dedication and versatility have made her one of the most respected character actresses in the Indian film industry.

Tulasi was born on June 20 1967 in Chennai Tamil Nadu India. She entered the world of cinema as an infant when she appeared in a Telugu film at just three months old. By the age of four she was already a popular child artist and went on to act in several films during the 1970s and 1980s. She gained early recognition with performances in films like Seetamalakshmi and Sankarabharanam for which she won the Nandi Award for Best Child Actress. As she matured Tulasi successfully transitioned into leading roles across various South Indian languages and later into supporting and character roles. Her performances as a mother in films such as Srimanthudu Mankatha and Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer were particularly acclaimed. Tulasi married Kannada film director Shivamani and took a brief break from acting before returning to cinema with renewed energy. Known for her professionalism humility and dedication she continues to be an inspiring presence in South Indian cinema today.

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Alternative names Tulasi Shivamani; Height 5'5"/58kg; Born June 20, 1967 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Spouses: Children Sai Tarun

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Tulasi is a popular South Indian actress who has appeared in more than three hundred films across Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam languages.

Tulasi was born on June 20, 1967, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Some of her notable films include Sankarabharanam, Seetamalakshmi, Srimanthudu, and Mankatha.

Yes, Tulasi has received several honors including Nandi Awards for Best Child Actress and Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress Kannada.

Besides acting, Tulasi conducts acting workshops, participates in social service programs, and organizes cultural award events like the Sankarabharanam Awards.

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Trivia

Tulasi started acting at just three months old appearing in a Telugu film as an infant.
She won two Nandi Awards as a child artist for Seetamalakshmi and Sankarabharanam.
After marriage she took a career break and made a successful comeback as a supporting actress.
She founded the Sankarabharanam Awards in honor of her mentor director K Viswanath.
Tulasi is fluent in Tamil Telugu Kannada and Malayalam.

Quotes

"Cinema is my first home and acting is my life."
"Every character I play teaches me something new about human emotions."
"I believe that an actor never retires the stage is always waiting."

Trademarks

Emotional and expressive performances
Strong motherly roles in family dramas
Fluent dialogue delivery across multiple South Indian languages
Graceful screen presence with natural acting style