Mucherla Aruna is an Indian actress who worked in

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and

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films, mainly during the 1980s.

Early life and career

Mucherla Aruna was born in

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into a family that belongs to Arjunudupalem, near Tanuku West Godavari district of

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. She was brought up in

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and

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. Aruna made her debut in the Tamil film titled ''

Kallukkul Eeram ''Kallukkul Eeram'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by P. S. Nivas, starring Bharathiraja, Sudhakar, Aruna and Vijayashanti. This film marked the cinematic debut for both Aruna and Vijayashanti. Plot This is a story of tw ...

'' by

Bharathiraja Bharathiraja (born 17 July 1941) is an Indian film director and actor who works mainly in the Tamil film industry. Making his debut in 1977 with ''16 Vayathinile'', he is known for realistic and sensitive portrayals of rural life in his films. ...

which was released in 1980. She has been frequently paired with actor

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in '' Sivappu Malli'', '' Needhi Pizhaithathu'', ''

Sattam Sirikkiradhu ''Sattam Sirikkiradhu'' () is a 1982 Tamil-language drama film, directed by T. R. Ramanna. The film stars Vijayakanth, Jyothi, Prathap K. Pothan and Mucherla Aruna. The film had musical score by Vijaya T. Rajendar. Cast *Vijayakanth * Jyoth ...

'', and '' Kanalukku Karaiyethu'' with Shankar . In some of the Tamil movies, she appeared as the second lead and supporting roles. She acted as

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's friend in ''

Darling, Darling, Darling ''Darling, Darling, Darling'' is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, written and directed by K. Bhagyaraj. It was released on 14 November 1982. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Premi No. 1''. Plot In Ooty, Raja is the son of a ...

'' and as

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's sister in ''Pennin Vazhkai''. She acted with Karthik in suspense movie ''

Kelviyum Naane Pathilum Naane ''Kelviyum Naane Pathilum Naane'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil language film, directed by N. Murugesh, starring Karthik and Mucherla Aruna. The film, produced by R. Radha and M. S. Akbar, had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 7 Ma ...

'' which was released in 1982 where actress

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acted as an antagonist. Aruna Mucherla also acted in some good family-oriented movies like Kathula Poo, Sakalakala Sambanthi, and ''

Penmani Aval Kanmani ''Penmani Aval Kanmani'' is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Visu and produced by Rajam Balachander and Pushpa Kandaswamy. The film stars Pratap Pothen, Seetha, Visu and Kishmu. It was released on 11 March 1988. The film was remad ...

''. In 1981, the Telugu film '' Seethakoka Chiluka'' received a Swarna (Gold)

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. She spread across acting more than 70 movies within 10 years majoring all 4 South Indian languages. She is married to Mohan, a businessman based from Chandigarh in 1987 and the couple has four daughters. She lives in

with her family.

Filmography

In order of languages in which she acted the most to fewest films.

Telugu

# ''

Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy ''Rao Gari Intlo Rowdy'' () is a 1990 Telugu-language action-drama film, produced by N. Sai Prasanna under the Ram Prasad Arts banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Vanisri, Suman, Bhagyasri and music compos ...

'' (1990) # ''

Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu ''Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu'' () is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language masala film co-written and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. Produced by Allu Aravind, the film stars Chiranjeevi, Vanisri, and Vijayashanti. The film marks Vanisri's comebac ...

'' (1989) # '' Geethanjali'' (1989) # ''

Swarnakamalam ''Swarnakamalam'' () is a 1988 Indian Telugu-language dance film written and directed by K. Viswanath. The film stars Venkatesh and Bhanupriya in the lead, while Sharon Lowen appears in a special role. The choreography is helmed by Kelucharan ...

'' (1988) # '' Yuddha Bhoomi'' (1988) # '' Samsaram Oka Chadarangam'' (1987) # ''

Shrutilayalu ''Sruthilayalu'' is a 1987 Telugu-language musical drama film, directed by K. Viswanath. The film stars Rajasekhar and Sumalatha with soundtrack composed by K. V. Mahadevan. It was released on 30 April 1987. The film garnered eight Nandi A ...

'' (1987) # ''Shrimati Oka Bahumati'' (1987) # '' Makutamleni Maharaju'' (1987) # '' Dongallo Dora'' (1987) # '' Bhargava Ramudu'' (1987) # ''

Bhanumati Gari Mogudu ''Bhanumati Gari Mogudu'' () is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, produced by D. V. S. Raju under the D.V.S. Enterprises banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Vijayashanti, and music composed by ...

'' (1987) # ''

Bharatamlo Arjunudu ''Bharatamlo Arjunudu'' () is a 1987 Telugu-language film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and produced by K. S. Prakash Rao under the Prakash Studios banner. It stars Venkatesh and Khushbu, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was a re ...

'' (1987) # '' Deshoddharakudu'' (1986) # ''Neti Yuga Dharmam'' (1986) # ''

Chantabbai ''Chantabbai'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film written and directed by Jandhyala. It is based on the novel of same name by Malladi Venkata Krishna Murthy. Produced by Jyothi Art Pictures, the film stars Chiranjeevi and Suh ...

'' (1986) # ''Aruna Kiranam'' (1986) # ''Mudilla Muchata'' (1985) # '' Aagraham'' (1985) # ''Assadhyudu'' (1985) # ''Patala Nagu'' (1985) # '' Sravanthi'' (1985) # '' Swathi'' (1985) # ''

Bobbili Brahmanna ''Bobbili Brahmanna'' is a 1984 Telugu-language action drama film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It was produced by U. Suryanarayana Raju for the studio Gopi Krishna Movies. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Sharada, and Jayasudha as lead actors ...

'' (1984) # ''Mugguru Ammayila Mogudu'' (1984) # ''

Srivariki Premalekha ''Srivariki Premalekha'' () is a 1984 Telugu-language romantic comedy film written, and directed by Jandhyala; and produced by Cherukuri Ramoji Rao. The story is based on a Novel titled ''Premalekha'', published in "Chatura" magazine, written ...

'' (1984) # '' Raraju'' (1984) # ''

Seethamma Pelli ''Seethamma Pelli'' () is a 1984 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Bapu. A remake of the 1978 Tamil film ''Mullum Malarum'', it stars Mohan Babu, Murali Mohan, Mucherla Aruna and Revathi in her Telugu film debut. The film was release ...

'' (1984) # ''Rama Rao Gopal Rao'' (1984) # ''Puttadi Bomma'' (1983) # ''

Aalaya Sikharam ''Aalaya Sikharam'' is a 1983 Telugu film directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. The film stars Chiranjeevi and Sumalatha Sumalatha (born 27 August 1963) is an Indian actress, politician who is the current Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha from ...

'' (1983) # ''

Adavi Simhalu ''Adavi Simhalu'' ( ''Forest Lions'') is a 1983 Telugu-language action film, produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under the Vyjayanthi Movies banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars Krishna, Krishnam Raju, Jaya Prada, Sridevi and m ...

'' (1983) # ''Poola Pallki'' (1982) # ''

Justice Chowdary ''Justice Chowdary'' is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by T. Trivikrama Rao and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was remade in Hindi ...

'' (1982) # ''Jegantalu'' (1981) # '' Seetakoka Chiluka'' (1981)

Tamil

# ''

'' (1980) – Debut in Tamil # '' Magarandham'' (1981) # '' Sivappu Malli'' (1981) # '' Needhi Pizhaithathu'' (1981) # '' Pennin Vazhkai'' (1981) # ''

Nadodi Raja ''Nadodi Raja'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by S. M. Ummar, starring Rajeev and Mucherla Aruna. The film was released on 15 October 1982. Plot Cast * Rajeev * Mucherla Aruna * Amrad Kumar * Sangili Murugan * Sathy ...

'' (1982) # '' Anandha Ragam'' (1982) # ''

'' (1982) # ''

'' (1982) # '' Nandri, Meendum Varuga'' (1982) # ''

'' (1982) # '' Kanalukku Karaiyethu'' (1982) # '' Kaakkum Kaamakakshi'' (1983) # '' Kathula Poo'' (1984) # '' Idhayam Thedum Udhayam'' (1984) # ''

Muthal Mariyathai ''Muthal Mariyathai'' (; ) is a 1985 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic drama film produced, directed and co-written by Bharathiraja. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Radha (actress), Radha, with Vadivukkarasi, newcomers Deepan and ...

'' (1985) # ''

Karimedu Karuvayan ''Karimedu Karuvayan'' is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language vigilante action film directed by Rama Narayanan and written by Gokula Krishnan. The film stars Vijayakanth, Nalini, Pandiyan and Aruna. It was released on 14 January 1986, and became a ...

'' (1986) # '' Meendum Mahaan'' (1987) # ''

'' (1988) # ''

Kai Naattu ''Kai Naattu'' is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film directed by V.C.Guhanathan and produced by D. Ramanaidu, starring Raghuvaran in lead role, supported by Shantipriya and Mucherla Aruna. Plot ''Kai Naattu'' is the story of a goonda who alw ...

'' (1988) # '' Sakalakala Sammandhi'' (1989) as Durga # '' Idhayathai Thirudathe'' (1989) # '' Enga Annan Varattum'' (1989) # ''

Aadi Velli ''Aadi Velli'' is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Rama Narayanan and produced by N.Radha, starring Seetha and Nizhalgal Ravi. The film was remade in Kannada as ''Durgasthami''. Plot Aadi Velli (a Friday on one of the months as ...

'' (1990)

Malayalam

# ''

Oomakkuyil ''Ooma Kuyil'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Balu Mahendra and produced by Joseph Abraham. The film stars Y. Gee. Mahendra, Aruna and Poornima Jayaram. The film has a musical score by Ilaiyaraaja. The film is a remake o ...

'' (1983) # '' Mansoru Maha Samudram'' (1983) as Renuka # ''

Pinnilavu ''Pinnilavu'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by P. G. Viswambharan and written by Thoppil Bhasi, based on the story of the same name by C. Radhakrishnan. It stars Madhu, Srividya, Mammootty, Mohanlal, Poornima Bhagyar ...

'' (1983) as Gopi's wife # '' Sreekrishna Parunth'' (1984) as Naanikutty # '' Nethavu'' (1984) # ''

Poomadhathe Pennu ''Poomadhathe Pennu'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan (director), Hariharan and produced by G. P. Vijayakumar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Unnimary, K. P. Ummer and M. G. Soman. The film's score was composed by G. ...

'' (1984) as Jaanu # ''

Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram ''Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. G. Vishwambharan and produced by M. Mani. The film stars Shankar, Mammootty, Menaka and Aruna. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Shankar ...

'' (1984) as Meera # ''Theere Pratheekshikkathe'' (1984) as Aruna # ''

Njan Piranna Nattil ''Njan Piranna Nattil'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by P. Chandrakumar and written by P. M. Thaj. The film stars Mohanlal, Aruna, Raghavan and Bhagyalakshmi. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Plo ...

'' (1985) as Sudha # '' Snehicha Kuttathinu'' (1985) as Sulochana # ''

Uyarum Njan Nadake ''Uyarum Njan Nadake'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. Chandrakumar and written by P. M. Thaj from a story by K. C. Prabhakaran. It was based on the book '' Keralathile Africa'' by K. Panoor. The film stars Mohanlal, ...

'' (1985) as Lasitha # ''

Mulamoottil Adima ''Mulamoottil Adima'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language period drama film directed by P. K. Joseph, written by Pappanamkodu Lakshmanan and produced by E. K. Thyagarajan. It is based on the life of Adimakannu / Mulamoottil Adima, an outlaw acti ...

'' (1985) as Sainaba # '' Scene No. 7'' (1985) as Nandini # '' Ashtabandham'' (1986) as Ambika Antharjanam

Kannada

# '' Ondagi Balu'' (1986) # ''

Sowbhagya Lakshmi ''Sowbhagya Lakshmi'' is a 1987 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by H. R. Bhargava and produced by S. P. Rajashekar. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Lakshmi, Radha and Aruna. The film has musical score by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. The film ...

'' (1985) # ''Paraajitha'' (1982)

References

External links

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Aruna at MSI
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mucherla, Aruna Living people Actresses in Malayalam cinema Actresses in Tamil cinema Indian film actresses Actresses in Kannada cinema Actresses in Telugu cinema Actresses from Andhra Pradesh 20th-century Indian actresses People from Palakollu 1965 births