Sneha (actress)
Sneha | |
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Bombay, Maharashtra, India | |
Other names | Punnagai Ilavarasi (Princess of Smile)[1] |
Occupation |
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Years active | 2000–present |
Spouse | |
Children | 2 |
Honours | Kalaimamani (2004) |
Suhasini Rajaram Naidu (born 12 October 1981), known professionally as Sneha, is an Indian actress who works primarily in
Early and personal life
Sneha was born as Suhasini Rajaram Naidu on 12 October 1981[3] in a Telugu family in Mumbai, Maharashtra and was brought up in Dubai.[4][5]
Sneha was paired with Prasanna for the first time in Achchamundu! Achchamundu! (2009). Since then, there were numerous reports in the media on their relationship. Prasanna was spotted in all her modeling shows and both were spotted together in movie previews. Though both denied it as a rumour, later, on 9 November 2011, Prasanna announced, "Yes... Sneha and I decided to marry soon with the blessings of our parents." They married on 11 May 2012 in Chennai.[6] The couple have two children, a daughter and a son, and reside in Chennai.[7]
Career
2000–2004
Fazil Nazeem recommended Sneha to Anil-Babu who was searching for a heroine for his love story
She was a part of eight films that were released in 2002. The films that year included
Sneha acted in two films in 2003, Vaseegara with Vijay and Parthiban Kanavu. She received high praise for her performance in Parthiban Kanavu,[13] with The Hindu writing: "Till date this is the best role that has come Sneha's way and the charming actress has utilised the opportunity well. With make-up or without it, Sneha sparkles".[14]
2004 was a mixed year for the actress, with Jana, Bose and Adhu all failing at the box office. However, Vasool Raja MBBS, opposite Kamal Haasan and Autograph were successes.[15]
2005–2008
The years 2005 and 2006 saw her acting in Telugu films such as
In 2007, Sneha starred in
2009–2012
The thriller films
In 2010, she starred in
In 2011, she was first seen as a tough police officer in
In 2012, her long canned movie, Murattu Kaalai, with Sundar C was released on 15 June 2012 to mixed reviews, being her first movie post-marriage.[26]
2013–present
In 2013, she acted in a critically acclaimed movie Haridas. The movie opened to critical acclaim and performed well at the box office. Sneha was nominated for Filmfare Best Actress Award for her performance in the movie.[27]
Her next release was a trilingual made in Kannada, Tamil and Telugu – Un Samayal Arayil (2014), the official remake of the Malayalam blockbuster Salt N' Pepper, where she starred opposite Prakash Raj and a bunch of debutantes. The Kannada version was successful, while the other two versions was unsuccessful. Sneha later hosted a Tamil reality television show Melam Kottu Thali Kattu and the show was aired for 2 seasons.[citation needed]
In 2015, Sneha appeared in the Telugu film S/O Satyamurthy with Allu Arjun, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Nithya Menen, opposite Upendra, directed by Trivikram Srinivas, which turned out to be a blockbuster. That was her only release in 2015 and she has been on a maternity break since then.[citation needed]
In 2017, Sneha starred in The Great Father opposite Mammootty, and produced by actors Prithviraj Sukumaran and Arya.[28] She starred in Velaikkaran directed by Mohan Raja, alongside Sivakarthikeyan and Nayanthara.[29] She was also the judge a Tamil reality TV show, Dance Jodi Dance, alongside Radhika.[30] In 2019, she starred in the Telugu-language film Vinaya Vidheya Rama and the historical Kannada-language film Kurukshetra.[31] She played the lead actress in Pattas (2020) with Dhanush.[31][32]
Other assignments
Sneha was to make her
Modeling
She has appeared in many commercials such as Saravana Stores, Horlicks, Roobini Oil, Aashirvaad, Idhayam Dots, Jos Aalukkas, Power Shampoos, Shree Devi Textiles, Preethi Mixi, GRB Udhayam Ghee, Papilon, Vencobb Chicken, Nisha Fairness Cream, Kellogg's Chocos, Tata Salt etc. In 2010, she was announced the brand ambassador for Dabur Amla Nelli Hair Oil and Cavin Kare's Chinni's Pickle. Post-marriage, Sneha along with her husband Prasanna worked on Univercell commercials which created viral response.[40][41]
She also appeared in numerous fashion shows such as Chennai International Fashion Week, Sydney Sladen Fashion Week and other shows which were held in Chennai and Mumbai.[citation needed]
Filmography
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† | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2000 | Ingane Oru Nilapakshi | Manasi | Malayalam | Credited as Manasi[42] |
Ennavale |
Lakshmi | Tamil | ||
2001 | Priyamaina Neeku | Sandhya | Telugu | partially reshot in Tamil as Kadhal Sugamanathu |
Aanandham | Viji | Tamil | ||
Tholi Valapu | Soumya | Telugu | ||
Paarthale Paravasam | Chella | Tamil | ||
Hanuman Junction | Meenkashi | Telugu | ||
2002 | Pammal K. Sambandam | Malathi Anand | Tamil | |
Punnagai Desam | Priya | |||
Unnai Ninaithu | Radha | Won – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil | ||
Yai! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukey! | Raji | |||
Virumbugiren | Thavamani | Won – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress | ||
King | Thamizh | |||
April Madhathil |
Swetha | |||
2003 | Vaseegara | Priya Vishwanathan | ||
Parthiban Kanavu | Sathya, Janani | |||
2004 | Vasool Raja MBBS | Janaki Vishwanathan | ||
Jana | Manimegalai | |||
Bose | Charu | |||
Autograph | Divya | |||
Adhu | Meera | |||
Venky | Sravani | Telugu | ||
2005 | Aayudham | Maha | Tamil | |
Sankranthi |
Anjali | Telugu | ||
Radha Gopalam | Radha | |||
Chinna | Gayathri Vikram | Tamil | ||
ABCD | Chandra | |||
That is Pandu |
Anjali | Telugu | ||
2006 | Sri Ramadasu | Kamala | ||
Evandoi Srivaru | Divya | |||
Thuruppu Gulan |
Lakshmi | Malayalam | ||
Pudhupettai | Krishnaveni | Tamil | ||
Ravi Shastri | Bhanu | Kannada | ||
Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam | Gowri | Telugu | ||
2007 | Maharadhi |
Bhairavi | ||
Madhumasam | Hamsa Vahini | |||
Naan Avanillai |
Anjali | Tamil | ||
Pallikoodam | Kokila Vetrivel | |||
2008 | Pirivom Santhippom | Visalakshi Natesan | Won – Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress | |
Inba |
Priya | |||
Nee Sukhame Ne Korukunna |
Swapna | Telugu | ||
Pandi | Bhuvana | Tamil | ||
Pandurangadu |
Lakshmi | Telugu | ||
Kuselan | Herself | Tamil | Cameo in the song "Cinema Cinema" | |
Adi Vishnu | Anjali | Telugu | ||
Silambattam | Gayathri | Tamil | ||
2009 | Achchamundu! Achchamundu! | Malini Kumar | ||
Amaravathi | Latha Venkat | Telugu | ||
2010 | Goa | Suhasini Fernando | Tamil | |
Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai | Dr. Ramya | Cameo | ||
Angaadi Theru |
Herself | Cameo | ||
Pramaani |
Janaki | Malayalam | ||
Shikkar, The Hunt |
Kaveri | |||
Vandae Maatharam | Nandhini | |||
Tamil | ||||
2011 | Bhavani |
ACP Bhavani | ||
Ponnar Shankar | Arukkaani | |||
Rajanna | Lachamma | Telugu | ||
2012 | Oru Kal Oru Kannadi | Jennifer | Tamil | Cameo |
Murattu Kaalai | Bhuvana | |||
2013 | Haridas | Amudhavalli | Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Actress | |
2014 | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Shanmugam's daughter | Cameo | |
Oggarane | Gowri | Kannada | ||
Ulavacharu Biryani |
Telugu | |||
Un Samayal Arayil | Tamil | |||
2015 | S/O Satyamurthy | Lakshmi | Telugu | |
JK Enum Nanbanin Vaazhkai | Herself | Tamil | Cameo | |
Kaaval | Herself | Cameo | ||
2016 | Rajadhi Raja |
Herself | Telugu | Cameo |
Ore Mukham | Bhama | Malayalam | Cameo | |
2017 | The Great Father | Michelle David | ||
Velaikkaran | Kasthuri | Tamil | ||
2019 | Vinaya Vidheya Rama | Konidela Gayatri Devi | Telugu | |
Kurukshetra | Draupadi | Kannada | ||
2020 | Pattas | Kanyakumari / Kanya | Tamil | |
2023 | Christopher | Beena Mariam Chacko | Malayalam | |
Shot Boot Three | Shyamala | Tamil | ||
2024 | The Greatest of All Time † | TBA | Filming[43] |
Television
Year | Series | Role | Ref. |
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2022 | Mr. & Mrs. Okariki Okaru | Judge | [citation needed] |
2016–2023 | Dance Jodi Dance: Seasons 1, 2, 3+Reloaded | Judge | [citation needed] |
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External links
- Sneha at IMDb