C. I. D. Sakunthala
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A. Sakunthala | |
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| Born | Arunachalam. Sakunthala Arisipalayam, Salem |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Other names | C.I.D Sakunthala |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Television Actress, Dancer |
| Notable work | CID Shankar Thavaputhalvan Karunthel Kannayiram Vasantha Maligai Idhaya Veenai |
| Television | Sabitha Engira Sabapathi Kasthuri Tamil Selvi |
| Parent(s) | Father : Arunachalam Mother : Rajammal |
Arunachalam. Sakunthala (C. I. D. Sakunthala) is an Indian actress. She has filled roles as a Heroine, Item number Dancer, and Villainess in over 600 Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam films. The first movie in which she performed as an actress was CID Shankar, following which she was referred to as "C. I. D. Sakunthala". After that, Sakunthala became more popular. It was a Tamil thriller which released on 1 May 1970. Directed by R Sundaram. In the movie 'Thavaputhalvan', she played a ruthless villainous role revengeful on Sivaji Ganesan that film praised by the fans.[1][2]
Early life
Sakunthala's native is Arisipalayam, Salem. Her parents named her after an old Tamil movie Sakuntalai. Her father Arunachalam was employed at Thiruverumbur. She learned to dance and danced at a show hosted by Lalitha - Padmini - Ragini in Chennai. Thereafter, she gradually entered the cinema industry. She acted in a play “Suriyan Merkkeyium Uthikkum”. She had danced in item numbers in films, acted as a vamp, played the villain's side-kick and donned the role of the heroine's friend in a few films. After playing small roles, she made a name for herself in the industry. She acted as the heroine in a few films too.[3]
Family
She has a large family four brother and two sisters.[4]
Film career
Her role in Sivaji's Padikkadha Methai, Kai Koduttha Dheivam, Thirudan, Thavapudhalavan, Vasantha Maligai, Neethi, Bharatha Vilas, Rajaraja Cholan, Ponnunjal, Engal Thanga Raja, Thaai, Anbai Thedi, Vaira Nenjam, Gruhapravesam, Rojavin Raja, Avan Oru Sarithiram, Andaman Kadhali, Justice Gopinath, Naan Vazhavaippen and Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum was widely talked about her character. Her notable films such as Dharisanam, En Annan, Kalyana Oorvalam, Idhaya Veenai, Kattila Thottila, Thedi Vantha Lakshmi, Thirumalai Thenkumari, Karunthel Kannayiram, Athirshtakaran, Roshakkari including films were successful. She has acted in films of great actors like Sivaji and MGR. After stopping acting in films, Sakuntala is currently working in the television series.[citation needed]
Filmography
This is a partial filmography. You can expand it.
1950s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Kathavarayan | Dancer | |
| 1959 | Kalyana Parisu | Vasanthi Friend |
1960s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Kaithi Kannayiram | Dancer | |
| 1960 | Padikkadha Methai | Tharani | |
| 1961 | Vijayanagarada Veeraputhra | Kannada | |
| 1964 | Kai Koduttha Dheivam | Dancer | |
| 1965 | Kuppivala | Malayalam | |
| 1965 | Karthigai Deepam | ||
| 1967 | Cochin Express | Malayalam | |
| 1967 | Ninaivil Nindraval | ||
| 1968 | Oli Vilakku | ||
| 1969 | Buddhimanthudu | Telugu | |
| 1969 | Thirudan | Dancer |
1970s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | En Annan | ||
| 1970 | CID Shankar | Vidhya | |
| 1970 | Thirumalai Thenkumari | Lalitha | |
| 1970 | Dharisanam | ||
| 1970 | Kalyana Oorvalam | ||
| 1971 | Justice Viswanathan | ||
| 1971 | Veetukku Oru Pillai | Seetha/Reetta | |
| 1971 | Nenu Manishine | Telugu | |
| 1971 | Pudhiya Vazhkai | Kalpana | |
| 1971 | Punnagai | ||
| 1972 | Vasantha Maligai | Dancer | |
| 1972 | Agathiyar | Urvasi | |
| 1972 | Idhaya Veenai | Vasantha | |
| 1972 | Karunthel Kannayiram | ||
| 1972 | Neethi | Record Rani Dancer | |
| 1972 | Thavapudhalavan | Vimala | |
| 1973 | Ponnunjal | Sundari | |
| 1973 | Suryagandhi | Usha | |
| 1973 | Rajaraja Cholan | Dancer | |
| 1973 | Manjal Kungumam | ||
| 1973 | Deiva Kuzhanthaigal | ||
| 1973 | Thedi Vantha Lakshmi | ||
| 1973 | Kattila Thottila | ||
| 1973 | Engal Thanga Raja | Rani | |
| 1973 | Baghdad Perazhagi | ||
| 1973 | Bharatha Vilas | Kalaivani Gopal | |
| 1974 | Thaai | Gulopjon | |
| 1974 | Thaai Piranthal | Lalitha | |
| 1974 | Roshakkari | ||
| 1974 | Panathukkaga | ||
| 1974 | Anbai Thedi | ||
| 1974 | Anbu Thangai | ||
| 1975 | Thennangkeetru | ||
| 1975 | Cinema Paithiyam | ||
| 1975 | Aayirathil Oruthi | ||
| 1975 | Yarukku Maappillai Yaro | ||
| 1975 | Vaira Nenjam | Shoba | |
| 1975 | Neela Ponman | Urmila | Malayalam film |
| 1976 | Gruhapravesam | ||
| 1976 | Kalangalil Aval Vasantham | Radha | |
| 1976 | Varaprasadham | ||
| 1976 | Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna? | ||
| 1976 | Rojavin Raja | Nirmala | |
| 1977 | Sri Krishna Leela | ||
| 1977 | Avan Oru Sarithiram | Dancer | |
| 1978 | Athirshtakaran | ||
| 1978 | Andaman Kadhali | ||
| 1978 | Mangudi Minor | Julie | |
| 1978 | Justice Gopinath | Valli | |
| 1978 | Thacholi Ambu | Malayalam film | |
| 1979 | Nadagame Ulagam | ||
| 1979 | Naan Vazhavaippen | ||
| 1979 | Imayam | ||
| 1979 | Aavesham | Malayalam |
1980s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Vandichakkaram | Thief | |
| 1981 | Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum | ||
| 1985 | Deivapiravi | ||
| 1987 | Uzhavan Magan | Guna's sister | |
| 1987 | Velaikkaran |
1990s
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Pudhiya Raagam | ||
| 1996 | Vasantha Vaasal | Velu's mother-in-law | |
| 1996 | Andha Naal | ||
| 1996 | Nethaji | ||
| 1998 | Ponmaanai Thedi |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-2001 | Kudumbam | Sun TV | |
| 1999-2000 | Sontham | Sun TV | |
| 2000-2001 | Vazhkai | Mami | Sun TV |
| 2001-2004 | Agni Saatchi | Star Vijay | |
| 2006–2010 | Kasthuri | Sun TV | |
| 2010 | Poovilangu(TV Series) | Star Vijay | |
| 2014-2015 | Kalyana Parisu | Vijay's Grandmother | Sun TV |
| 2015–2016 | Sabitha Engira Sabapathi | Raj TV | |
| 2019 | Tamil Selvi | Annabharathi | Sun TV |
References
- ^ "A.Sagunthala". Antru Kanda Mugam. 24 July 2013. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
- ^ "Tamil Tv Actress C I D Sakunthala Biography, News, Photos, Videos". nettv4u. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
- ^ "7. நடனத்திலிருந்து நடிப்புக்கு! புகழ் வெளிச்சம் பெற்ற சி.ஐ.டி.சகுந்தலா!". Dinamani. Retrieved 16 February 2020.
- ^ அகத்தியநாடன், லெனின். "நடிகர் சங்கம் ஒற்றுமையுடன் செயல்பட வேண்டும் - சிஐடி சகுந்தலா". tamil.webdunia.com (in Tamil). Retrieved 16 February 2020.