G. Sakunthala (19 August 1932 - 8 November 2004) was an Indian actress who worked predominantly in Tamil films and plays. As she was a prominent member of MGR's drama troupe, Sakuntha appeared as a 'regular' cast member in many of MGR's movies, beginning from Manthiri Kumari, Thaaikkuppin Thaaram and Mannadhi Mannan. Thus, she maintained her standing as one of the leading actresses in Tamil film industry in the 50's and early 60's. She has acted more 150 films in the Tamil cinema industry.
Early life Sakunthala was born in 1932 into an Isai Vellalar family in Chidambaram Thanjavur District. Sakunthala's native is Chidambaram. She has acted in dramas with M.G.R, Sivaji Ganesan, R. S. Manohar and S. S Rajendran.
Film career Sakunthala entered the film industry with MGR as the heroine in Manthiri Kumari. Though she has acted in Kalpana, a Hindi film, Manthiri Kumari (1950) was her debut into Tamil cinema. After Manthiri Kumari, S. S. Rajendran paired opposite The two heroines in the movie 'Chinna Durai' starring T. R Mahalingam in dual roles. M. Karunanidhi is the author of both films After these films, Sakuntala did not get a chance to play the heroine. Her chances of being a comedian, supporting character, dancing in a few films were all there. She has acted almost 150 films in the Tamil cinema industry. Her last movie was Idhaya Veenai with MGR. After that she spent 20 years without acting in films.
Awards She got Kalaimamani Award recognized by the Government of Tamil Nadu in 1963.
Death She died on 8 November 2004 at the age of 72.
Filmography This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.
1950s +YearFilmRoleNotes1950Manthiri KumariJeevarekhaDebut in Tamil1951Mohana SundaramMaragatham1952ChinnaduraiChandramani1952Thai UllamSingari1954AmmaiyappanMuthayi1956Thaaikkuppin ThaaramValli1957AaravalliMaragathavalli1957Chakravarthi Thirumagal1957Raja Rajan1958Mangalya Bhagyam1958Nadodi MannanNandini1959Vaazha Vaitha Deivam1959Odi Vilaiyaadu Paapa
1960s +YearFilmRoleNotes1960Mannadhi MannanMangayarkarasi1961ThirudatheKaveri1962Thayai Katha ThanayanBakkiyam1962Sumaithaangi1963Koduthu Vaithaval1963Kattu Roja1963Needhikkuppin PaasamJanaki1963Kaanchi ThalaivanCeylon King's wife1964Karnan1964Panakkara KudumbamVelayee1964Thayin Madiyil1964Poompuhar1965Anbu KarangalUma1965Kalangarai VilakkamGowri1965Ennathan Mudivu1965Karthigai Deepam 1966Nee!Chithra1966Mahakavi Kalidas1966Parakkum PaavaiKannamma1966Chinnanchiru Ulagam1967Adhey Kangal1967Thiruvarutchelvar1968Uyarndha ManithanPankajam1968Thirumal PerumaiYasodha1968Thillana Mohanambal1969Nirai Kudam1969Kulavilakku1969Gurudhatchanai1969Kaaval Dheivam1969Annaiyum Pithavum1969Subha DinamGayathri
1970s +YearFilmRoleNotes1970Puguntha Veedu1970Vilaiyaattu PillaiQueen1970EthiroliRadhamani1970Dharisanam1970ThalaivanVelamma1970NavagrahamSaraswathi 1971Neerum NeruppumThe queen Karpagam1971Annai Velankanni1971Rickshawkaran1971Kulama GunamaDoctor1971Muhammad bin Tughluq1971Aathi Parasakthi1972Appa Ta ta1972Kurathi Magan1972Sange MuzhanguVisalam1972Deiva Sankalpam1972Idhaya VeenaiMangalamLast Movie
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