Reshma (1978/1979 – 21 June 2021) was an Indian actress who appeared in the

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Career

Born as Shanthi, she adopted the stage name of Reshma and made her debut with ''

Kizhakku Mugam ''Kizhakku Mugam'' () is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by M. Anna Thurai, starring Karthik and newcomer Reshma. The film, produced by P. Govindaraj and M. Thangavel, had musical score by Adithyan and was released on 15 January 1 ...

'' (1996) alongside Karthik. The success of the film meant she was signed on to appear in

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's ''

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'' (1996), and also briefly shot for ''Nandha'' featuring

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, which did not get completed. Another film titled ''Aththai Ponnu'' alongside Vignesh was also shelved during shoot in 1997. Reshma also signed on to play the title role in ''Vennila'' to appear alongside

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, Vignesh and Amar Siddique. Though the film began production works in 1996, it was duly delayed due to financial problems with the film finally releasing with the title ''

Ennai Thalatta Varuvala ''Ennai Thalatta Varuvala'' () is 2003 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. S. Ravindran and produced by P. M. Vedimuthu, who also wrote the story. The film stars Vignesh and Reshma, with Ajith in a cameo appearance. Plot The film cent ...

'' in March 2003.

Personal life

Reshma married actor

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, her co-star from ''

Vadagupatti Maapillai ''Vadagupatti Maapillai'' () is a 2001 Tamil-language romantic comedy film produced, co-written and directed by V. C. Guhanathan. The film stars Hamsavardhan and Reshma, while Vivek and Vadivelu appear in supporting roles. Featuring music comp ...

'' (2001). The couple had two sons and a daughter.

Death

She died aged 42 on 21 June 2021, following complications caused by

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Filmography

Television

References

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