Biography
South Indian cinema actor, director, dialogue author, and digital camera assistant Suhasini Maniratnam works in the industry. “Nenjathai Killathe,” directed by J. Mahendran, was her 1980 Tamil debut. Her performance earned her the title of Best Actress at the Tamil Nadu State Movie Awards. South Indian film actress Suhasini Maniratnam is considered one of the best.
Suhasini was Charuhasan’s Paramakudi daughter from the Haasan family. She tied the knot with Mani Ratnam in the year 1988. The couple’s 1992-born son is Nandan.
Her 1983 Kannada film K. Balachandars Benkiyalli Hoovu was a hit. Bandhana with Vishnuvardhan, Rajendra Babu’s Kannada success, made her a star. Muthina Haara (1990), Suprabhatha (1990), Hendthig Helthini, and Amruthavarshini were among her many films in the following years. She collaborated with Kannada filmmaker legend Vishnuvardhan. Among the films that they have produced are Bandhana, Suprabhatha, Hendthig Helthini, Muthina Haara, Himapatha, Mathad Mathad Mallige, and School Master.
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Wiki
| Full Name | Suhasini Maniratnam |
| Nick Name | Suhasini |
| Born (Date of Birth) | 15 August 1961 |
| Age (as 2024) | 62 years old |
| Birthplace | Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Hometown | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Hobbies/Habits | Singing, Traveling |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| School | Government School, Chennai, India |
| College | Queen Mary’s College, Chennai, India Madras Film Institute, India |
| Profession | Actor, Director and anchor |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Religion | Atheist |
| Father | Charuhasan |
| Mother | NA |
| Siblings | Nandini Charuhaasan, Subhashini Charuhaasan |
| Spouse | Mani Ratnam |
| Children’s | 1 |
| Son | Nandan |
| Daughter | NA |
Birthday
Her birthday is August 15, 2024, and Suhasini is 62
| Suhasini Maniratnam Birthday | 15th August |
Physical Stats
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
Age
| Suhasini Maniratnam Age | 62 Years |
Height
| Suhasini Maniratnam Height | 5 ft 5 inch |
| Height in m | 1.67 m |
| Height in cm | 167 cm |
Weight
| Suhasini Maniratnam Weight | 55 kg |
| Weight in Pounds | 32 lbs |
Education
She enrolled in B.Sc. Physics but quit after a year to study cinematography at the Madras Film Institute. She was the only female cinematography graduate from the Madras Film Institute. She started in movies as a camera assistant and makeup artist.
| School | Government School, Chennai, India |
| University | Queen Mary’s College, Chennai, India Madras Film Institute, India |
| Awards | NA |
Marital Status
On August 26, 1988, Mani Ratnam married Suhasini Maniratnam. Their son Nandan was born 1992.
Suhasini counts her marriage to Mani Ratnam as work. She claims to have outperformed her husband before marriage.
| Marital Status | Married |
| Husband | Mani Ratnam |
| Boyfriend | NA |
| Controversies | NA |
Husband
Suhasini had a son, Nandan Maniratnam, after she wed famous filmmaker Mani Ratnam in 1998.
Suhasini Maniratnam Husband
Career
After graduating from the Madras Film Institute, Suhasini assisted cameraman Ashok Kumar before switching to acting and hitting it big in her first film. Mahendran directed her first film, Lenjathai Killathe (1980), which won her the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress. She starred with Sarath Babu, Mohan, and Pratap Pothan. The film was a challenging love story about trust.
S.P. Muthuraman’s second significant Tamil film, Kudumbam Oru Kudumbam (1981), addressed money and working women in 1980s Indian middle class culture. She played Parvathy, who must work because her husband’s irregular income doesn’t cover the family. Suhasini went beyond Tamil films. All of her subsequent South Indian cinema ventures were successful. Koodevide? (1983), her first Malayalam film, thrilled audiences. She played Alice, a school teacher who fosters an unruly boy, but her boyfriend becomes jealous, causing more problems. Mammootty portrayed the boyfriend and Rahman the naughty boy. The movie received critical acclaim and state awards.
She starred opposite Vishnuvardhan in Rajendra Singh Babu’s 1984 Kannada hit Bandhana. As a doctor wife with a bad marriage, Suhasini falls for Harish (Vishnuvardhan), a hospitalized teacher. Suhasini became a Kannada sensation when Bandhana lasted for almost 25 weeks in theaters. She was awarded the Filmfare Award for Best Actress in that year for her performance in the Kannada film. A successful relationship between Suhasini and Vishnuvardhan led to numerous hit Kannada films.
Despite her many successes, K. Bhalachander’s Sindhu Bhairavi (1985) is her most renowned. Her character, Sindhu, falls for Sivakumar’s married musician, J.K. Balaganpathy, causing family strife. Her portrayal earned Suhasini the National Film Award for Best Actress.
She appeared in two successful Telugu films, Chantabbai and Sirivennela, in 1986. The Jandhyala-directed comedy Chantabbai, starring Chiranjeevi as a detective who falls for Jwala (Suhasini), was well received. In K. Vishwanath’s romance drama Sirivennela, Suhasini plays a silent painter who falls for Sarvadaman Banerjee’s blind flutist. Both films became Telugu cinema classics and made Suhasini famous.
She was also praised for her 1987 film Manathil Uruthi Vendum, alongside K. Balachander. She plays a nurse who overcomes personal challenges. In 1988, she starred in Suprabatha, another Kannada box office hit with Vishnuvardhan. Later, she played a soldier’s wife in Muttina Hara (1990). She became a Kannada film star after working with Vishnuvardhan. She got multiple Filmfare awards for Kannada acting.
She had a successful 90s film career. She collaborated with Vishnuvardhan again in Himpatha (1995). Her character was the woman Arvind (Vishnuvardhan) fell for. Like their earlier films, this one did well commercially. It was directed by her frequent collaborator, Rajendra Singh Babu. Suhasini played Veena, who is happily engaged to Hemanth (Sharath Babu) in Amrutha Varshini (1997), but Hemanth’s buddy Abhishek (Ramesh Aravind) disrupts their relationship. Suhasini received the Filmfare Award for Best Kannada Actress.
She was lauded for Vanaprastham (1999) with Mohanlal. Suhasini played an upper-caste woman who falls for a Kathakali dancer in Shaji N. Karun’s film. It earned awards in international film festivals. Another critically acclaimed Malayalam film, Theerathadanam (2001), directed by G.R. Kannan and written by M.T. Vasudevan Nair, followed. After 35 years, she played a student who met her guru. The role won her the Kerala State Film Awards for Best Actress.
With her portrayal as an exorcist in Thiagrajan’s Shock (2004), starring Prasanth and Meena, Suhasini achieved a breakthrough. The blockbuster horror film Bhoot (2003) inspired the remake. In Maathad Mathadu Mallige (2007), she played a loving wife to her former co-star Vishnuvardhan in Kannada. In the film, a farmer fights land acquisition alone. Its positive reviews and box office earnings were impressive. The 2009 Kannada film Makante Achan, starring Suhasini as a doting mother, was a commercial success.
The Rana Daggubati film Leader (2010) casts Suhasini as a mother who helps her son navigate politics. A success, the Telugu film received largely positive reviews. Gabbar Singh (2012) was another successful Telugu film starring Suhasini. A cop played by Pawan Kalyan confronts a severe reaction from an emerging politician’s goons. The film starred Suhasini as Pawan’s mother. In 2013, she played Jr. NTR’s mother in Baadshah, another blockbuster.
Besides playing a mother in Preethiyalli Sahaja, she played a robust chief minister in Viraat in 2016. Ratnaja directed the former film, which starred Surya, while H. Vasu directed the latter, which starred Darshan. She appeared in Nagshekhar’s 2017 Maasthi Gudi.
As Director
Arvind Swamy, Nassar, and Anu Hasan star in her 1995 flick, Indira. The movie is about how young people are fighting caste. The Tamil Nadu State Film Awards awarded Best Cinematographer and Special Jury Award; however, the film was only moderately successful.
A dialogue writer
Suhasini wrote Mani Ratnam’s dialogues for Iruvar (1997), Guru (2007), and Ravanan (2010).
As Producer
The 1997 film Iruvar was her executive production.
Social Media
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| @Admirerhasini | |
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| Snapchat | NA |
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| YouTube | NA |
Photos
Suhasini Maniratnam Family
Suhasini Maniratnam Wedding
Kannada Movies
| Film | Year | Role |
| Benkiyali Arialida Hoovu | 1983 | Kavitha |
| Bandhana | 1984 | Dr. Nandini |
| Hosa Neeru | 1986 | Bhavana |
| Suprabhatha | 1988 | Hema |
| Muthina Haara | 1990 | Annapurna |
| Usha | 1991 | Usha |
| Himapatha | 1995 | Sumithra |
| Amruthavarshini | 1997 | Veena |
| Ganga Yamuna | 1997 | Cameo |
| Hendithghelthini | 1998 | Radha |
| Vishwa | 1999 | Indu |
| Yaarige Saluthe Sambala | 2000 | Lakshmi |
| Swalpa Adjust Madkolli | 2000 | |
| Ellara Mane Dosenu | 2001 | |
| Annavru | 2003 | Gowri |
| O Gulabiye | 2005 | |
| Mohini 9886788888 | 2006 | |
| Maathaad Maathaadu Mallige | 2007 | Kanaka |
| Eradane Maduve | 2010 | Malavika |
| School Master | 2010 | Sneha |
| Deadly-2 | 2010 | |
| Sanju Weds Geetha | 2011 | Lakshmi |
| Mathond Madhuvena | 2011 | Malavika |
| Myna | 2013 | Doctor |
| Sachin! Tendulkar Alla | 2014 | Sakshi Dinesh |
| Rebel | 2015 | Anupama |
| Masterpiece | 2015 | Durga |
| Viraat | 2016 | Chief Minister |
| Preethiyalli Sahaja | 2016 | |
| Naani | 2016 | Suraksha |
| Masti Gudi | 2017 | Chief Minister |
| Vismaya | 2017 | Mrs. Immanuel |
| Prema Baraha | 2018 | Madhu’s Aunt |
| Ambi Ning Vayassaytho | 2018 | Nandini |
| Yaana | 2019 | Sujatha |
| Ayushman Bhava | 2019 | Harshini Prasad |
| Monsoon Raaga | 2022 | Hasini |
Telugu Movies
| Film | Year | Role |
| Kotha Jeevithalu | 1981 | |
| Manchu Pallaki | 1982 | Gita |
| Manishiko Charithra | 1982 | |
| Bahudoorapu Batasari | 1983 | Sarala |
| Maga Maharaju | 1983 | |
| Muddula Mogudu | 1983 | |
| Subha Muhurtham | 1983 | |
| Mukku Pudaka | 1983 | Mangatayaru |
| Nirdhoshi | 1984 | |
| Challenge | 1984 | Lakshmi |
| Aparadhi | 1984 | |
| Intiguttu | 1984 | |
| Mangammagari Manavadu | 1984 | Mali |
| Justice Chakravarthy | 1984 | Lakshmi |
| Adigo Alladigo | 1984 | |
| Bava Maradallu | 1984 | |
| Manishiko Charitra | 1984 | |
| Illalu Priyuralu | 1984 | |
| Swati | 1984 | Swathi |
| Kongumudi | 1985 | |
| Muddula Manavaralu | 1985 | |
| Manglya Bandham | 1985 | |
| Maharaju | 1985 | |
| Bullet | 1985 | Usha |
| Dampatyam | 1985 | Dr. Lalitha |
| Siksha | 1985 | Bhagyalakshmi |
| Jackie | 1985 | |
| Karpoora Deepam | 1985 | Manasa |
| Sravanthi | 1985 | Sravanthi |
| Chantabbai | 1986 | Jwala |
| Santhi Nivasam | 1986 | Lekha |
| Sravana Sandhya | 1986 | |
| Rakshasudu | 1986 | Sumatri |
| Shanti Nivasam | 1986 | |
| Sirivennela | 1986 | Subhashini |
| Mr Bharath | 1986 | |
| Kirathakudu | 1986 | Swetha |
| Police Officer | 1986 | Seetha |
| Thene Manasulu | 1987 | Radha |
| President Gari Abbai | 1987 | Latha |
| Samsaram Oka Chadarangam | 1987 | Uma |
| Punya Dampathulu | 1987 | |
| Punnami Chandrudu | 1987 | |
| Gouthami | 1987 | Gouthami |
| Lawyer Suhasini | 1987 | Suhasini |
| Aradhana | 1987 | Jennifer |
| Brahma Nayudu | 1987 | |
| Anna Chellelu | 1988 | Herself |
| Bharya Bhartalu | 1988 | Ashalatha |
| Chuttalabbayi | 1988 | |
| Varasudochhadu | 1988 | Annapurna |
| Manchi Donga | 1988 | Madhavi |
| Ramudu Bheemudu | 1988 | Swathi |
| Marana Mrudangam | 1988 | Uthpala |
| Aakhari Poratam | 1988 | Sunadha Mala |
| Mamathala Kovela | 1989 | |
| Bala Gopaludu | 1989 | Rekha |
| Amma | 1989 | Dharani |
| Yama Dharmaraju | 1990 | |
| Akka Mogudu | 1992 | |
| Ratha Sarathi | 1993 | Dr. Shakunthala |
| Subhalagnam | 1994 | Meena |
| Ramudochadu | 1996 | Arundathi |
| Hello Guru | 1996 | |
| Pelli Pandiri | 1997 | Dr. Prabhavathi |
| Egire Paavurama | 1997 | Yashodhamma |
| Iddaru | 1997 | |
| Ooyala | 1998 | |
| Manasichi Choodu | 1998 | |
| Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam | 2000 | Vaani |
| Nuvvu Naaku Nachav | 2001 | Sujatha |
| Abhimanyu | 2003 | Janaki |
| Pedababu | 2004 | Pedababu’s mother |
| Dost | 2004 | Snehalatha |
| Seethakoka Chiluka | 2006 | Collector |
| Valliddari Vayasu Padahare | 2006 | Puja’s mother |
| Rakhi | 2006 | Meenakshi Iyer |
| Sri Mahalakshmi | 2007 | Lakshmi’s sister |
| Amma Cheppindi | 2008 | Bose’s mother |
| Leader | 2010 | Rajeswari Devi |
| Varudu | 2010 | Sandy’s mother |
| Bhale Mogudu Bhale Pellam | 2011 | Madhavi |
| Sri Vasavi Vaibhavam | 2012 | Goddess Kanyaka Parameswari |
| Gabbar Singh | 2012 | Gabbar Singh’s mother |
| Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | 2012 | Suguna |
| Baadshah | 2013 | Baadshah’s mother |
| Minugurulu | 2013 | Collector |
| Legend | 2014 | Jaidev’s mother |
| Okkadu Migiladu | 2017 | |
| Tholi Prema | 2018 | Aditya’s mother |
| Touch Chesi Chudu | 2018 | Shalini’s mother |
| Satya Gang | 2018 | |
| Yatra | 2019 | Sabitha Indra Reddy |
| Suryakantham | 2019 | Supriya |
| Entha Manchivaadavuraa | 2020 | Jaya |
| Malli Modalaindi | 2022 | Suja |
| Balamevvadu | 2022 | Dr. Yashoda |
| Gurthunda Seethakalam | 2022 | Dr. X |
| Mr. Pregnant | 2023 | Doctor |
Tamil Movies
| Film | Year | Role |
| Uthiripookkal | 1979 | |
| Kaali | 1980 | |
| Johnny | 1980 | |
| Nenjathai Killathe | 1980 | Viji |
| Deiva Thirumanangal | 1981 | |
| Kudumbam Oru Kadambam | 1981 | Parvathi |
| Madhumalar | 1981 | |
| Palaivana Solai | 1981 | Geetha |
| Meendum Kokila | 1981 | |
| Raja Paarva | 1981 | |
| Nandu | 1981 | |
| Vadivangal | 1982 | |
| Marumagale Vazhga | 1982 | Lakshmi |
| Azhagiya Kanney | 1982 | |
| Thottal Sudum | 1982 | |
| Lottery Ticket | 1982 | |
| Nandri, Meendum Varuga | 1982 | |
| Agaya Gangai | 1982 | Sumathi |
| Gopurangal Saivathillai | 1982 | Arukkani |
| Metti | 1982 | |
| Veetile Raman Velile Krishnan | 1983 | Chitti |
| Uruvangal Maralam | 1983 | Lakshmi |
| Oru Indhiya Kanavu | 1983 | Anamika |
| Poikkal Kudhirai | 1983 | |
| Apoorva Sahodarigal | 1983 | |
| Thai Veedu | 1983 | Geetha |
| Puthiya Sangamam | 1983 | |
| Love Birds | 1984 | |
| Sindhu Bhairavi | 1985 | Sindhu |
| Raaga Devathai | 1986 | |
| Manathil Uruthi Vendum | 1987 | Nandini |
| Ananda Aradhanai | 1987 | |
| Dhoorathu Pachai | 1987 | |
| Dharmathin Thalaivan | 1988 | Sumathi |
| En Bommukutty Ammavukku | 1988 | Lakshmi |
| Thendral Puyalanadhu | 1989 | Gautami |
| En Purushanthaan Enakku Mattumthaan | 1989 | Saradha |
| Penn | 1991 | |
| Thalapathi | 1991 | |
| Chinna Kannamma | 1993 | Uma |
| Thiruda Thiruda | 1993 | |
| Indira | 1995 | |
| Irattai Roja | 1996 | Geetha |
| Nandhini | 1997 | Nandhini |
| Uyirinum Melaaga | 1997 | Veena |
| Iruvar | 1997 | |
| Uyire | 1998 | |
| Ganesh Vasanth | 1999 | |
| Chocolate | 2001 | Saradha |
| Vaseegara | 2003 | Priya’s Aunt |
| Eera Nilam | 2003 | Chinnathayi |
| Shock | 2004 | Exorcist |
| Satham Podathey | 2007 | Gynecologist |
| Aegan | 2008 | Shiva’s mother |
| Balam | 2009 | |
| Thillalangadi | 2010 | Krishna’s Mother |
| Raavanan | 2010 | |
| Seedan | 2011 | Thangam |
| Ramanujan | 2014 | Komalatammal |
| Kanchana 2 | 2015 | Channel MD |
| Nibunan | 2017 | Mrs. Emmanuel |
| Solo | 2017 | Mrs. Vidya Ramchandran |
| Chennaiyil Oru Naal 2 | 2017 | Sister Lily |
| Sollividava | 2018 | Madhu’s Aunt |
| Abhi & Anu | 2018 | Revathy |
| Boomerang | 2019 | Gowri Thiruselvan |
| Kee | 2019 | Valli |
| Putham Pudhu Kaalai | 2020 | Valli |
Malayalam Movies
| Film | Year | Role |
| Pappu | 1980 | Herself |
| Koodevide | 1983 | Alice |
| Adaminte Vaariyellu | 1983 | Vasanthi |
| Thathamme Poocha Poocha | 1984 | Kalyani |
| Unni Vanna Divasam | 1984 | Anu |
| Aksharangal | 1984 | Bharathi |
| Aarorumariyathe | 1984 | Sudha |
| Ente Upasana | 1984 | Lathika |
| Katha Ithuvare | 1985 | Rekha |
| Pranamam | 1986 | Usha/Thulasi |
| Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil | 1986 | Janani |
| Ezhuthapurangal | 1987 | Rajalakshmi |
| Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrika | 1987 | Neena |
| Oohakachavadam | 1988 | Malathy |
| Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam | 1989 | Capt. Alice Cherian |
| Samooham | 1993 | MLA Rajalekshmi |
| Bhaaratheeyam | 1997 | Revathy |
| Varnachirukukal | 1999 | Anjali Gupta |
| Vanaprastham | 1999 | Subhadra |
| Theerthadanam | 2001 | Vinodini |
| Nammal | 2002 | Snehalatha |
| Vacation | 2005 | Celina |
| Pachakuthira | 2006 | Akash’s Mother |
| Vilapangalkkappuram | 2009 | Dr. Mary Vargghese |
| Nammal Thammil | 2009 | Rosy IAS |
| Makante Achan | 2009 | Rema |
| Kalimannu | 2013 | Dr. Sophy |
| Love 24×7 | 2015 | Dr. Sarayu |
| Salt Mango Tree | 2015 | Deepika |
| Solo | 2017 | Mrs. Vidya Ramachandran |
| Abhiyude Kadha Anuvinteyum | 2018 | Revathy |
| Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham | 2021 | Khadeejumma |
| Pookkaalam | 2023 | Clara |
Hindi Movies
| Film | Year | Role |
| Waiting | 2015 | Pankaja |
English Movies
| Film | Year | Role |
| Stumble | 2003 | Nandini |
Awards
| Tamil Nadu State Movie Awards | 1980 | Best Actress | Nenjathai Killathe | Won |
| Filmfare Awards South | 1983 | Best Actress | Benkiyalli Aralida Hoovu | Won |
| Filmfare Awards South | 1984 | Best Actress | Swati | Won |
| Nandi Awards | 1984 | Best Actress | Swati | Won |
| Nationwide Movie Awards | 1986 | Best Actress | Sindhu Bhairavi (Tamil) | Won |
| Kerala State Movie Awards | 1987 | Best Actress | Ezhuthapurangal | Won |
| Filmfare Awards South | 1988 | Best Actress | Suprabhatha | Won |
| Filmfare Awards South | 1990 | Best Actress | Muthina Haara | Won |
| Tamil Nadu State Movie Awards | 1996 | Special Prize | Indira | Won |
| Kerala State Movie Awards | 2001 | Best Actress | Theerthadanam | Won |
| Nandi Awards | 2001 | Best Supporting Actress | Nuvvu Naaku Nachav | Won |
| South Indian Worldwide Movie Awards | 2012 | Best Actress in a Supporting Position | Gabbar Singh | Nominated |
| South Indian Worldwide Movie Awards | 2014 | Best Actress in a Supporting Position | Sachin! Tendulkar Alla | Won |
Early Life
In Paramakudi, Tamil Nadu, Suhasini was born on August 15, 1961. Suhasini lives in Chennai. Her father is Charuhasan, a retired lawyer, TV actor, and director. She has two sisters, Nandini and Subhashini. She studied cinematography at Queen Mari’s College and Madras Film Institute after graduating from Authority School in Chennai. Indian film director Mani Ratnam married Suhasini in 1988. Couple had son Nandan in 1992.
Car Collection
| Audi A6 | BMW 7 Series |
Net Worth
In 2024, Suhasini Maniratnam’s estimated net worth is $5 million. She has a large fanbase for her acting.. Many successful films have starred her. Net worth shows Suhasini Maniratnam’s success as an Indian actress.
| Net Worth 2020 | NA |
| Net Worth 2021 | NA |
| Net Worth 2022 | NA |
| Net Worth 2023 | NA |
| Suhasini Maniratnam Net Worth 2024 | $5 million |
FAQ
Who is Suhasini Maniratnam?
One of the most widely recognized characters in cinema is Suhasini Maniratnam. She is famous for acting, directing, producing, and writing.
How old is Suhasini Maniratna?
As of this year, Suhasini Maniratnam is 62 years old.
What is the religion of Suhasini Maniratnam?
She is a devout Hindu.
Who is the husband of Suhasini?
She is married to the renowned South Indian filmmaker Mani Ratnam.
What is the relationship between Kamal Haasan and Suhasini?
She is the niece of Kamal Haasan, a director with a great vision.
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