Shanthi Williams is an Indian film and television actress who has played supporting roles in various

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and

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movies and serials.

Career

Williams came into the industry as a child artist at the age of 12. Williams started her acting in 1970 with the film, ''

Vietnam Veedu ''Vietnam Veedu'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by P. Madhavan and written by Sundaram. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini, with Nagesh, K. A. Thangavelu, Srikanth, M. Bhanumathi and Rama Prabha in suppo ...

''. She started doing television serials from 1999, playing second lead and supporting roles. She is best known for her role as the traditional mother in the serial

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. She was awarded the Best Actress in a negative role by director

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for her performance in

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where she played Tamizharasu's mother. She has acted in many Tamil and Malayalam films as well as serials.

Personal life

Shanthi Williams was born at

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to Malayali parents. She married a Malayali cameraman J. Williams in 1979. They have 4 children.

Filmography

Tamil

* Madhana Maaligai (1976) *

Uyarndhavargal ''Uyarnthavargal'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by T. N. Balu, starring Kamal Haasan and Sujatha. The film deals with a deaf-mute couple and their struggle in society. It is a remake of the 1972 Hindi film ''Koshish''. ...

(1977) *

General Chakravarthi ''General Chakravarthi'' is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by D. Yoganand and produced by Chinna Annamalai. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. It was released on 16 June 1978, and emerged a success. Plot Cast * ...

(1978) - * Manthoppu Kiliye (1979) - Lakshmi * Panam Penn Pasam (1980) *

Moodu Pani ''Moodu Pani'' ( en, The Mist, italic=yes) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film written, directed and filmed by Balu Mahendra. Starring his then wife Shoba and Pratap, with N. Viswanathan, Ganthimathi, Mohan and Bhanu ...

(1980) - Chandru's mother *

Nenjathai Killathe ''Nenjathai Killathe'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Mahendran. The film stars Suhasini, Sarath Babu, Pratap and Mohan. It focuses on a girl who is torn between the man she loved, and the ma ...

(1980) - Viji's sister-in-law Mala *

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(1993) *

Karuppu Nila ''Karuppu Nila'' () is a 1995 Tamil-language action film directed R. Aravindraj. The film stars Vijayakanth, Ranjitha and Khushbu, with M. N. Nambiar, Kazan Khan, R. Sundarrajan, Major Sundarrajan, S. S. Chandran, Srividya and P. C. Ramakris ...

(1995) *

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) *

Poove Unakkaga ''Poove Unakkaga'' () is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Vikraman. The film stars Vijay and Sangita. Actor Murali makes a guest appearance in a song in the film. The film released on 18 February 1996. ...

(1996) *

Aahaa Enna Porutham ''Aahaa Enna Porutham'' () is a 1997 Tamil-language comedy film directed by C. Ranganathan. The film stars Ramki, Goundamani and Sanghavi. The film, produced by K. Balu, had musical score by Vidyasagar and was released on 19 September 1997 to ...

(1997) - Mangalam *

Kaadhale Nimmadhi ''Kaadhale Nimmadhi'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Indhran. The film stars Suriya, Murali, Jeevitha Sharma and Sangeetha. Raadhika, Manivannan and Nassar also play significant roles in the film, while ...

(1998) *

Sollamale ''Sollamale'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Sasi, who made his directorial debut with the film. The film stars Livingston and Kausalya while Karan, Vivek, Anand, and Prakash Raj play supporting roles. T ...

(1998) *

Suyamvaram ''Suyamvaram'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film starring an ensemble cast from actors in the Tamil film industry and shot by a large technical team from the industry. The film was planned by Giridharilal Nagpal who produced a ...

(1999) - Pallavan's Mother *

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(1999) - Kannan's mother *

Unakkaga Mattum ''Unakkaga Mattum'' () is a 2000 Tamil language drama film directed by Chinni Jayanth, making his directorial debut. The film stars himself, newcomer Adhithya, newcomer Poonam and Ramji. The film, produced by Jayasree Narayanan, had musical sco ...

(2000) - Mangalam *

Vaanavil ''Vaanavil'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced by Guru Films and directed by Manoj Kumar. The film stars Arjun, Abhirami and Prakash Raj in lead roles. The film released to mixed reviews, but performed well at the box offi ...

(2000) - Priya's mother *

Snegithiye ''Snegithiye'' () is a 2000 Tamil-language mystery thriller film directed by Priyadarshan. The film notably features only female characters, played by Tabu, Jyothika, Sharbani Mukherjee and Ishita Arun. Music was composed by Vidyasagar. The film ...

(2000) - College Principal *

Pennin Manathai Thottu ''Pennin Manathai Thottu'' () is a 2000 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Ezhil. The film stars Prabhu Deva and Jaya Seal, with Sarathkumar in a guest appearance. Produced by Kaja Mydeen, the film w ...

(2000)- Mythili *

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(2001)- Padmini's father's friend's wife *

Dumm Dumm Dumm ''Dumm Dumm Dumm'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Azhagam Perumal and produced by director Mani Ratnam under his home studio, Madras Talkies. It stars R. Madhavan and Jyothika, with Vivek, Mani ...

(2001) *

Vaanchinathan ''Vaanchinathan'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Shaji Kailas in his Tamil debut. The script was written by Liaquat Ali Khan. It stars Vijayakanth, Sakshi Shivanand, Ramya Krishnan and Prakash Raj in pivotal roles. The ...

(2001) * Aandan Adimai (2001) * Lovely (2001) - Nivetha's Mother *

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(2001) - Vaanathi's mother * Poovellam Un Vasam (2001) * Alli Thanda Vaanam (2001) - Kannamma * 12B (2001) as Shakthi's Mother * Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001) - Indhu's Mother *

Roja Kootam ''Roja Kootam'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Sasi. The film stars Srikanth and Bhumika in lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Bharathwaj. This was Srikanth's debut movie and catapulted hi ...

(2002) - Akash's Mother *

Kaiyodu Kai ''Kaiyodu Kai'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Rajan Sarma. The film stars Aravind Akash, Yugendran and newcomer Sona, with Raghuvaran, Malaysia Vasudevan, Thalaivasal Vijay, Karunas, M. N. Rajam, Pasi Sa ...

(2003) - Raja's mother *

Parthiban Kanavu '' Parthiban Kanavu '' ( ta, பார்த்திபன் கனவு, , lit. Parthiban's dream) is a Tamil novel written by Kalki Krishnamurthy. Details Adapted in 1960 into a film of the same name, starring Gemini Ganesan and Vyjaya ...

(2003) - Parthiban's mother *

Thirumalai ''Thirumalai'' is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by Ramana. The film stars Vijay and Jyothika, with Manoj K. Jayan, Avinash (in his Tamil debut), Vivek, Raghuvaran, Kausalya and Karunas in supporting roles. Prod ...

(2003) - Anju Mahendran's mother *

Nadhi Karaiyinile ''Nadhi Karaiyinile'' () is a 2003 Tamil language drama film, written and directed by Ponvannan. The film, which had an initial release at international film festivals with the title ''Jameela'', stars Suvalakshmi, Rajan P. Dev and Ramji. The ...

(2003) *

Punnagai Poove ''Punnagai Poove'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Sabapathy Dekshinamurthy and written by R. N. R. Manohar, starring Nandhaa of ''Mounam Pesiyadhe'' fame, newcomer Rekha Vedavyas and Kaveri in lead and the ...

(2003) *

Aaytha Ezhuthu ''Aayutha Ezhuthu'' is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language political action film written and directed by Mani Ratnam. It is loosely based on the life story of George Reddy, a scholar from Osmania University of Hyderabad. It stars Suriya in the lead ro ...

(2004) - Selvanayagam's wife * Maanasthan (2004) *

Udhaya ''Udhaya'' is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language action drama film which was directed by Azhagam Perumal which released on 26 March 2004. The film stars Vijay and Simran, while Vivek, Nassar and Rajesh play supporting roles. The soundtrack for the ...

(2004) *

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) - Susheela *

Aadum Koothu ''Aadum Koothu'' is a 2006 Tamil drama romance film directed by T. V. Chandran and starring Navya Nair, Cheran, Prakash Raj, Aari Arujunan, Seeman, and Manorama. The film premiered at the 37th International Film Festival of India in 2006 an ...

(2005) - *

Pasa Kiligal ''Paasakiligal'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language drama film. It stars Prabhu, Murali, Navya Nair, Malavika, Manorama, Vadivelu, Nassar, Kalabhavan Mani, Roja, Vineeth and others. The film was fully written by Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (D ...

(2006) - *

Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan ''Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan'' (lit. A boy and a girl) is a 2007 Tamil romance film directed by Naren Deivanayagam. It dwells on the untold love of a pair due to family circumstances. The film stars Sandeep, Roopasree, Shubha Poonja and Madhu. The ...

(2007) - *

Ammuvagiya Naan ''Ammuvagiya Naan'' () is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Padmamagan starring R. Parthiepan and Bharathi. The music was compose by Sabesh–Murali. The film released in September 2007 and became a hit. Plot The film revol ...

(2007) - Gowrishankar's Mother *

Cheena Thaana 001 ''Cheena Thaana 001'' is a 2007 Tamil-language action comedy film starring Prasanna and Sheela. It's a remake of the 2003 Malayalam film, '' C.I.D. Moosa''. Plot Tamizharasu ( Prasanna) wants to become a cop, but the arrogant police officers In ...

(2007) - Governor's wife * Odum Meghangale (2008) *

Kannukulle ''Kannukulle'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language drama film directed by Lena Moovendhar. The film stars Mithun Tejasvi, Aparna Pillai, Anumol and Yugendran, with Sarath Babu, Shanmugarajan, Singamuthu, Halwa Vasu, Crane Manohar, ...

(2009) - Gnanaprakasam's wife * Aachariyangal (2012) - Vaani *

Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal ''Moondru Per Moondru Kadal'' (; ) is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language romance film co-edited, co-written and directed by Vasanth. It stars Arjun, Cheran, Vimal, Surveen Chawla, Muktha Bhanu and Lasini. The film features music composed by Yuvan S ...

(2013) - Gunasekhar's Mother * Jannal Oram (2013) - Justin's mother * Amma Ammamma (2014) *

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(2015) - Rani's mother * Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu (2019) * Ainthu Unarvugal (2021)

Malayalam

* Nirthashala (1972) * Masappadi Mathupilla (1973) * Nellu (1974) * Mucheettukalikkaarante Makal (1975) * Akkaldama (1975) * Muthu (1976) * Romeo (1976) * Chakravarthini (1977) * Manju Moodalmanju (1980) * Mr. Michael (1980) * Mahan (1992) * Gentle Man Security (1994) *

Palunku ''Palunku'' () is a 2006 Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Blessy. It stars Mammootty in the lead role with Nazriya Nazim making her on-screen debut through this film- along with Lakshmi Sharma, Baby Nivedita, Kottayam Sa ...

(2006) - Mother Superior *

Yes Your Honour ''Yes Your Honour'' is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by V. M. Vinu. The film stars Sreenivasan, Padmapriya and Innocent.The film had musical score by Deepak Dev. Plot Advocate Ravishankar is an idealist. He is practicing as t ...

(2006)- Ravishankar's mother * Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam (2006)- Sophia's mother * Amirtham (2006) *

Raakilipattu Raakilipaatu is a 2007 Malayalam film starring Jyothika, Sharbani Mukherjee, Tabu and Lakshmi. The music was composed by Vidyasagar. The film was directed by Priyadarshan.The film's story is loosely based on the 1999 Marathi film ''Bindhaast'' ...

(2007)- College principal *

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(2013) - Poonkodi's Stepmother

Television

References

External links

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