Neena (born 2 October 1981, in Chennai) is a former Indian actress who has appeared in the Tamil film industry. Beginning her career as a child artiste, the actress performed in Vidukathai (1997) and later appeared in other Tamil films.
Career After making a debut as the younger version of Anju's character in Vasanth's Keladi Kanmani (1990), Neena appeared in Selva's serial drama, Neela Mala. Despite garnering offers to star in films, Neena refused several chances to appear in leading roles, before signing on to star in K. Balachandar's production Vidukathai (1997) directed by Agathiyan. Her performance in the film won critical acclaim upon release, with a reviewer noting her "acting is excellent" and that she "brings out every aspect of the character she is playing, especially the clear-cut deliveries of her dialogues emphasizing the inner strength of the character". After a few more film roles, she returned to prioritise television roles, appearing in dramas such as Chithi.
Personal life In 2004 she got married and moved to Melbourne, Australia.
Filmography Year Film Role Notes 1987 Nayakan Saaru child artist; uncredited 1989 Geethanjali Geethanjali's younger sister Telugu film; child artist 1990 Keladi Kanmani Anu child artist1992MeeraBus passenger1997 Raasi Kavitha Vidukathai Anandhi 1998 Kannathal Kannatha 2000 Sudhandhiram Neena Nagalingam Nagakanni Puratchikkaaran Valli
Television Year Series Name Role Notes 1991 Penn 1998 Jeyupathu Nejam 1998-99 Ippadikki Thendral 2000-2001 Chithi Kaveri Madhavan 2002 Udhayam 2002 Annamalai Young Annamalai 2002-2004 Varam Ranjini
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