Poornima Bhagyaraj | |
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| Born | Poornima Jayaram Mumbai,Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Years active | 1977–1985 2013–present |
| Spouse | [1] |
| Children | 2 (inclShanthanu Bhagyaraj) |
| Relatives | Keerthi Shanthanu (daughter-in-law) |
Poornima Bhagyaraj (née Jayaram) is an Indian actress inMalayalam andTamil films. She has also done a fewHindi andTelugu films. She is best known for her leading roles from 1980 to 1985.[2][3] She married actor and directorK. Bhagyaraj, who directed one of her Tamil film namedDarling, Darling, Darling.[4]
Poornima was born and brought up inMumbai. She learnedBharatanatyam in Sri Rajarajeswari Bharatha Natya Kala Mandir, Mumbai. Her grandfather was the founding member of Shanmukhananda Sabha, Mumbai.[5]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Nenjil Oru Mull | Madhavi | |
| Kilinjalgal | Julie | ||
| 1982 | Theeratha Vilayattu Pillai | ||
| Payanangal Mudivathillai | Radha | ||
| Paritchaiku Neramachu | Jayanthi | ||
| Thaai Mookaambikai | Durga | ||
| Darling, Darling, Darling | Radha | ||
| Nandri, Meendum Varuga | Guest appearance | ||
| Punitha Malar | |||
| Kathal Oru Jeevanathi | |||
| Mamiyara Marumagala | |||
| 1983 | Thambathigal | ||
| Kann Sivanthaal Mann Sivakkum | Arundhati | ||
| Sashti Viradam | Valli | ||
| Nenjamellam Neeyey | |||
| Mundhanai Mudichu | Vaathiyar's first wife | ||
| En Aasai Unnoduthan | |||
| Naalu Perukku Nandri | |||
| Antha Sila Naatkal | |||
| Thanga Magan | Chithra | ||
| 1984 | Vidhi | Radha | |
| Unga Veetu Pillai | |||
| Neengal Kettavai | Arun - Ramu's mother | ||
| 1985 | Aduthathu Albert | Paanchali | |
| 2013 | Aadhalal Kadhal Seiveer | Karthi's mother | |
| 2014 | Jilla | Sivan's wife | |
| 2016 | Vaaimai | Devakiammal | |
| 2017 | Mupparimanam | Herself | Guest Appearance (Let's Go Party) |
| 2018 | Mohini | Menaka | |
| Rajavin Paarvai Raniyin Pakkam | Herself | ||
| 2019 | Raatchasi | Susheela | |
| 2023 | Rudhran | Indhrani | [6] |
| Theerkadarishi | |||
| 2025 | Aghathiyaa | Dr Vaideeshwari | Cameo appearance |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Mohanlal | Herself (Archive footage) | |
| 2015 | Rock Star | Gayathri | |
| 2008 | Twenty: 20 | Herself (Archive footage) | |
| 1987 | Kaiyethum Doorathu | Yamuna | Production in 1984 |
| 1984 | Onnanu Nammal | Seetha | |
| Veruthe Oru Pinakkam | Anitha | ||
| 1983 | Hello Madras Girl | Swapna | |
| Oomakkuyil | Radha | ||
| Karyam Nisaaram | Parvathi | ||
| Naanayam | Maya | ||
| Marakkillorikkalum | Archana | ||
| Pin Nilavu | Parvathi | ||
| Prasnam Gurutharam | Viji | ||
| Kinnaram | Radha | ||
| Rachana | Thulasi | ||
| Yudham | Sheela | ||
| Kaikeyi | |||
| Mazhanilaavu | Susheela | ||
| Ente Mamattikkuttiyammakku | Mercy | ||
| 1982 | Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam | Vimala | |
| Kelkatha Shabdam | Poornima | ||
| Njan Ekanaanu | Sindhu | ||
| Olangal | Radha | ||
| Padayottam | Laila | ||
| Aa Rathri | Indu | ||
| Sooryan | Ammini | ||
| Aayudham | Sandhya | ||
| Snehapoorvam Meera | Meera | ||
| Kaattile Pattu | Priya | ||
| Velicham Vitharunna Penkutti | Geetha | ||
| Gaanam | Sreedevi | ||
| Ruby My Darling | Ruby | ||
| 1981 | Oothikachiya Ponnu | Sukumari | |
| Ahimsa | Suma | ||
| 1980 | Manjil Virinja Pookkal | Prabha |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Manthrigari Viyyankudu | Anuradha | |
| 2019 | Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene | Arjun's mother |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Paheli | Champa | |
| 1978 | Dillagi | ||
| 1979 | Ratnadeep | ||
| 1981 | Dard |
| Year | Title | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Aararo Aariraro | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Amma Vanthachu | ||
| Sundara Kandam | |||
| 1996 | Vaettiya Madichu Kattu |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Family | Judge | [7] |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2020 | Kanmani | Vijayalakshmi | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2020–2021 | Suryavamsam | Annammal "Annapoorani"[8] | Zee Tamil | |
| 2021 | Poove Unakkaga | Herself (Special Appearance) | Sun TV | |
| 2021–2022 | Enga Veetu Meenakshi | Valliammai | Colors Tamil | |
| 2024 | Malli | Vidhya | Sun TV | |
| 2025 | Karthigai Deepam | Rajeshwari (Special Appearance) | Zee Tamil |
| Year | Shows | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Koffee with DD | Guest | Tamil | Vijay TV |
| Ninaithale Inikkum | Vendhar TV | |||
| 2019 | Comedy Stars Season 2 | Malayalam | Asianet | |
| 2020 | Kodeeswari | Participant | Tamil | Colors Tamil |
| 2021 | Rajaparvai | Herself | Sun TV |
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Paper Rocket | Dr. Sheila | ZEE5 |
| Fall | Disney+ Hotstar[9] |
| Year | Award | Award Category | Awarded Work | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Kerala State Film Award | Best Actress | Manjil Virinja Pookkal | [10] |
| 1982 | Filmfare Awards South | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | Payanangal Mudivathillai | [11] |
| Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam | Olangal | [12] |