Vanitha Krishnachandran
Vanitha Krishnachandran is a renowned Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films. She began her acting career at the age of thirteen with the Tamil film Padai Maarinal in 1979 and went on to become one of the most prominent actresses in South Indian cinema during the 1980s. Born in Tiruchirappalli Tamil Nadu to parents of Tamil and Keralite heritage, Vanitha made a mark for herself with her expressive performances and versatility across languages. She acted in nearly one hundred and seventy films and later became a popular face in television serials. Known for her strong screen presence and natural acting style, Vanitha transitioned from leading roles in films to impactful character roles in television. Her journey reflects her ability to adapt to changing times while maintaining her passion for acting.
Vanitha Krishnachandran is a renowned Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films. She began her acting career at the age of thirteen with the Tamil film Padai Maarinal in 1979 and went on to become one of the most prominent actresses in South Indian cinema during the 1980s. Born in Tiruchirappalli Tamil Nadu to parents of Tamil and Keralite heritage, Vanitha made a mark for herself with her expressive performances and versatility across languages. She acted in nearly one hundred and seventy films and later became a popular face in television serials. Known for her strong screen presence and natural acting style, Vanitha transitioned from leading roles in films to impactful character roles in television. Her journey reflects her ability to adapt to changing times while maintaining her passion for acting.
Vanitha Krishnachandran is a versatile Indian actress who primarily works in Tamil and Malayalam film industries. Born in Tiruchirappalli Tamil Nadu to a father from Manjeri Kerala and a mother from Tamil Nadu, she was originally named Sai Vanitha as a reflection of her parents devotion to Sathya Sai Baba. She completed her schooling at RSK Higher Secondary School but left studies after tenth grade to pursue acting. Her debut film was Padai Maarinal released in 1979 where she played a schoolgirl role. Following her debut she starred in several successful films across multiple South Indian languages during the 1980s. Vanitha acted alongside many popular stars including Mammootty and Mohanlal in Malayalam cinema.In 1986 she married Malayalam actor and singer Krishnachandran and gradually reduced her film work to focus on family life. Later she made a strong comeback through television serials such as Alaigal and Kolangal in Tamil and Amma Manasu in Malayalam. Her mature performances as motherly and emotional characters earned her great appreciation from audiences. Vanitha continues to remain active in the entertainment industry balancing between films and television. Her long career spanning over four decades makes her one of the most respected and enduring actresses in South Indian cinema.Photos
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Personal details
- Alternative names Sai Vanitha
- Height 5'4"/60kgkg
- Born March 14, 1966 · Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India
- Spouses
- Children Amrithavarshini Krishnachandran
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Vanitha Krishnachandran is an Indian actress known for her work in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films as well as television serials.
She began her career in 1979 at the age of thirteen with the Tamil film Padai Maarinal.
She has appeared in around one hundred and seventy films across South Indian languages.
She is married to Malayalam actor and singer Krishnachandran since 1986.
She has been active in Tamil and Malayalam television serials and occasionally appears in supporting film roles.
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Vanitha started acting at the age of thirteen in Tamil films.
She acted in almost one hundred and seventy films across four South Indian languages.
After marriage she took a long break from films and later became a popular television actress.
She was named Sai Vanitha after Sathya Sai Baba.
She is known for her powerful mother roles in Tamil serials and films.
Quotes
"Acting has always been my first love and it continues to give me strength."
"Every character teaches me something new about life and people."
Trademarks
Graceful performances with emotional depth.
Natural dialogue delivery in multiple languages.
Strong portrayal of motherly and supportive characters.
Nicknames
Vanitha
Salaries
Approximate earning per film Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh depending on role
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