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Radhika Sarathkumar

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Radhika Sarathkumar

Radikaa Sarathkumar () is an Indian actress, film producer, film director and politician who works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu cinema, TV serials and web series as well as in Hindi, Malayalam and Kannada films. She is a recipient of a National Film Award, two Nandi Awards, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and six Filmfare Award South.

Infobox

President
R. Sarathkumar
Succeeded by
Position abolished
Born
(1962-08-21) 21 August 1962 (age 63)
Political party
Bharatiya Janata Party (2024–present)
Other politicalaffiliations
mw- AISMK (2007–2024)AIADMK (2006-2007)DMK (1990–2005)
Spouses
mw- Pratap Pothan (m. 1985; div. 1986) Richard Hardy (m. 1990; div. 1992) R. Sarathkumar (m. 2001)
Children
2
Parent
M. R. Radha (father)
Relatives
Radha family
Occupation
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Awards
National Film Award Filmfare Award for Best Actress Tamil Nadu State Film Award Cinema Express Award Nandi Award
Party
Bharatiya Janata Party (2024–present)

Tables

· Awards and nominations
1981
Filmfare Awards South
Role(s)
Best Actress – Telugu
Notes
Nyayam Kavali
1985
National Film Awards
Role(s)
Producer
Notes
Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai
1986
Filmfare Awards South
Role(s)
Best Actress – Tamil
Notes
Dharma Devathai
1987
Neethikku Thandanai
Role(s)
Won
Nandi Awards
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actress
Notes
Karthika Pournami
1988
Cinema Express Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Paasa Paravaigal & Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Role(s)
Special Award
Notes
Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran
1989
Best Actress
Role(s)
Ninaivu Chinnam
Notes
Won
1990
Filmfare Awards South
Role(s)
Best Actress – Tamil
Notes
Keladi Kanmani
1993
Cinema Express Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Kizhakku Cheemayile
1995
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Role(s)
Special Award for Best Actress
Notes
Pasumpon & Rani Maharaani
1999
Nandi Awards
Role(s)
Best Supporting Actress
Notes
Prema Kadha
2008
Vivel Chinnathirai Award
Role(s)
Best Actress
Notes
Arasi
2010
Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal
Role(s)
Best Overall Performance Award
Notes
Won
2012
Special Jury Award for Best Actress
Role(s)
Chellamay
Notes
Won
2014
Best Actress
Role(s)
Vani Rani
Notes
Won
Filmfare Awards South
Role(s)
Lifetime Achievement Award – South
Notes
Overall Contribution to Tamil Cinema
2015
Best Supporting Actress – Tamil
Role(s)
Thanga Magan
Notes
Won
South Indian International Movie Awards
Role(s)
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Notes
Won
2016
Provoke Lifestyle Awards
Role(s)
TV Sensation of the Year
Notes
Various Serials
Year
Award
Award category
Work
Result
Reference
1981
Filmfare Awards South
Best Actress – Telugu
Nyayam Kavali
Won
1985
National Film Awards
Producer
Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai
Won
1986
Filmfare Awards South
Best Actress – Tamil
Dharma Devathai
Won
1987
Neethikku Thandanai
Won
Nandi Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Karthika Pournami
Won
1988
Cinema Express Awards
Best Actress
Paasa Paravaigal & Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran
Won
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Special Award
Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran
Won
[citation needed]
1989
Best Actress
Ninaivu Chinnam
Won
1990
Filmfare Awards South
Best Actress – Tamil
Keladi Kanmani
Won
1993
Cinema Express Awards
Best Actress
Kizhakku Cheemayile
Won
1995
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Special Award for Best Actress
Pasumpon & Rani Maharaani
Won
1999
Nandi Awards
Best Supporting Actress
Prema Kadha
Won
2008
Vivel Chinnathirai Award
Best Actress
Arasi
Won
2010
Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal
Best Overall Performance Award
Won
2012
Special Jury Award for Best Actress
Chellamay
Won
2014
Best Actress
Vani Rani
Won
Filmfare Awards South
Lifetime Achievement Award – South
Overall Contribution to Tamil Cinema
Won
2015
Best Supporting Actress – Tamil
Thanga Magan
Won
South Indian International Movie Awards
Best Actress in a Supporting Role
Won
2016
Provoke Lifestyle Awards
TV Sensation of the Year
Various Serials
Won
· Elections contested and positions held › Lok Sabha elections
Candidate
Candidate
Elections
Candidate
Lok Sabha
Political party
Constituency
Vote percentage
2024
2024
Elections
2024
Lok Sabha
18th
Constituency
Virudhunagar
Political party
BJP
Political party
Result
Lost
Vote percentage
15.66%
Opposition
B. Manickam Tagore
Opposition
INC
Opposition
Opposition
36.28%
Elections
Lok Sabha
Constituency
Political party
Result
Vote percentage
Opposition
Candidate
Political party
Vote percentage
2024
18th
Virudhunagar
BJP
Lost
15.66%
B. Manickam Tagore
INC
36.28%

References

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    https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/photo-features/heroines-who-fell-for-their-directors/heroines-who-fell-for-their-directors/photostory/34322092.cms
  2. "The Accidental Actress: Inside the life of TV queen Radikaa Sarathkumar"
    https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/accidental-actress-inside-life-tv-queen-radikaa-sarathkumar-38996
  3. The Hindu
    https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/radhika-sarathkumar-acting-is-my-first-priority/article31299765.ece
  4. "RIP Geetha Radha: Veteran actress Radhika Sarathkumar's mother passes away at the age of 86; tributes pour in"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20250922070053/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/rip-geetha-radha-veteran-actress-radhika-sarathkumars-mother-passes-away-at-the-age-of-86-tributes-pour-in/articleshow/124038542.cms
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NA908Gd-H9s&t=820s
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  17. "Actress Radhika Sarathkumar felicitated with 'Nadigavel Selvi' title during Market Raja MBBS Audio Launch"
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    https://www.thenewstuff.in/big-relief-sarathkumar-his-wife-raadhika-gets-arrest-warrantheres-what-happened
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    https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/120417/money-trail-sees-i-t-men-knock-on-raadhikas-doors.html
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    https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/rk-nagar-cash-for-votes-scam-it-raids-at-actor-radhika-s-media-company/story-MyvYg9sXz6iGWfoNxpi4aI.html
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