Sriranjani is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in

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films. She has done mostly supporting roles in various Tamil films. Her notable works include ''

Alaipayuthey ''Alai Payuthey'' ( ) is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written, co-produced and directed by Mani Ratnam, starring Madhavan (in his Tamil debut) and Shalini. The film explores the tensions of married life between two young pe ...

'' (2000), ''

Anniyan ''Anniyan'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language psychological action thriller film written and directed by S. Shankar and produced by V. Ravichandran of Aascar Films. The plot centres on a disillusioned everyman whose frustration at what he see ...

'' (2005) and '' Mozhi'' (2007).

Career

Sriranjani was born into a

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family in

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and began her career in acting playing a role in the television series ''

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'' directed by

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. She made the switch to films after being offered a role in

Mani Ratnam Gopala Ratnam Subramaniam (born 2 June 1956), known professionally as Mani Ratnam, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema and few Hindi, Telugu and Kannada films. Ratnam has won six Nat ...

's ''

'' (2000) as

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's sister-in-law. Her next role which won acclaim was her depiction of an Iyengar wife in

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's ''

'' (2005). As of September 2013, Sriranjini has appeared in over 54 films.

Personal life

Her son Maithreya Rajasekar has starred in ''

Thirumanam ''Thirumanam'' () is a 1958 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by A. Bhimsingh, and produced and written by Valampuri Somanathan. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. It revolves around a singer who does not sing for money, beli ...

'' (2018-20) and ''

Anbulla Ghilli ''Anbulla Ghilli'' () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language film produced by Sreenidhi Sagar & E Mala and the second film of Srinath Ramalingam. The film had its direct television premiere on Colors Tamil on February 6, 2022. Plot Ghilli, the dog, ...

'' (2022).

Filmography

Television

References

External links

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