Vennira Aadai Nirmala born as AB Shanthi on June 27 1948 in Kumbakonam Tamil Nadu is a veteran Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer. She made her acting debut in the Tamil film Vennira Aadai in 196... Read more
Vennira Aadai Nirmala born as AB Shanthi on June 27 1948 in Kumbakonam Tamil Nadu is a veteran Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer. She made her acting debut in the Tamil film Vennira Aadai in 1965 which led to her adopting the screen name Vennira Aadai Nirmala. She has acted in over 400 films across Tamil Malayalam Telugu and Kannada languages. Some of her notable films include Puthiya Velicham 1979 Guru 1980 and Thacholy Ambu 1978. She has also appeared in television serials such as Deivamagal Raja Rajeswari and Manikoondu.Apart from acting she is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and has performed in various dance dramas and cultural programs. She was born to Aranmanai L Balakrishnan and Rukmani and remains unmarried. She is known for her dedication to her craft and cultural pursuits. Show less
Vennira Aadai Nirmala is a veteran Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer known for her work in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada films. She made her debut with the Tamil film Vennira Aadai in 1965.
Some of her notable films include Puthiya Velicham (1979), Guru (1980), and Thacholy Ambu (1978). She has appeared in over 400 films across multiple languages.
Yes, she has acted in television serials such as Deivamagal, Raja Rajeswari, and Manikoondu, contributing significantly to Tamil television.
Yes, she is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and has performed in various dance dramas and cultural programs alongside her acting career.
Yes, she has been recognized for her contributions to cinema and culture, including receiving the Kaviarasu Kannadasan Tamizh Sangam Award in 2009.