Renuka Menon
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Renuka Menon is an India
n Malayali film actress, who has appeared in various South India
n films in Malayalam
, Tamil
, Telugu
and Kannada language
s.
directed by Kamal
, which went on to become a blockbuster at the box office
. Subsequently, she stepped into the Telugu film industry with the film Valliddaru Okkate, and in 2005 into the Tamil
and Kannada film industries
as well, through the films February 14
, alongside Bharath
, and News opposite Upendra
, respectively. Later that year, she starred in another Tamil film, Daas
alongside Jayam Ravi
. However, none of the films succeeded.
In 2006, she acted in the Malayalam film Vargam
, pairing up with Prithviraj
again after Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum
in 2003, which was an average grosser, following which, she appeared in the Tamil film Kalabha Kadhalan
opposite Arya
and in the multi-starrer Pathaaka. The latter remains her most recent release, after which she left for the U. S.
for higher studies and got married later. Her film Madhan, directed by actor Jai Akash
, starring himself and Sunaina
, has been pending for a long time and is expected to release in late 2009 after years-long delay.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n Malayali film actress, who has appeared in various South India
South India
South India is the area encompassing India's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry, occupying 19.31% of India's area...
n films in Malayalam
Malayalam language
Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people...
, Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
, Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
and Kannada language
Kannada language
Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world...
s.
Career
Menon made her acting debut in the 2002 Malayalam film, NammalNammal
Nammal is a blockbuster Malayalam movie released in 2002. It is directed by the notable director, Kamal and produced by David Kachapalli. The movie stars Jishnu, Siddharth , Renuka Menon and Bhavana. It is best known for its award winning song, "Sukamanee Nilavu", sung by Vidhu Prathap and Jyotsana...
directed by Kamal
Kamaluddin Mohammed
Kamaluddin Mohammed, usually credited as Kamal, is a Malayali Indian film director. His first film was Mizhineer Pookkal in 1986 and to date, he has directed more than 32 movies, among which include 2 non-malayalam movies, one each in Tamil and Hindi...
, which went on to become a blockbuster at the box office
Box office
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. Subsequently, she stepped into the Telugu film industry with the film Valliddaru Okkate, and in 2005 into the Tamil
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
and Kannada film industries
Cinema of Karnataka
The cinema of Karnataka , sometimes colloquially referred to as Sandalwood and as Chandanavana in Kannada, encompasses movies made in the Indian state of Karnataka based in Bangalore. Most of the movies are made in Kannada, with a handful of them in Konkani or Tulu. Today more than 100 films are...
as well, through the films February 14
February 14 (film)
February 14 is a 2005 Indian Tamil romance film directed by debutant S. P. Hosimin. Produced by Sri Saravanaa Creations, the film stars Bharath and Renuka Menon, whilst its soundtrack was composed by Baradwaj.-Plot:...
, alongside Bharath
Bharath
Bharath is an Indian actor, who appears in Tamil films. He is probably best known for his critically acclaimed performances in Kaadhal, Pattiyal, Veyil and Kanden Kadhalai.-Early life:...
, and News opposite Upendra
Upendra
Upendra is a cine actor, director, script writer and singer. Born in a middle class family at Koteshwara near Kundapura, he belongs to Kannada speaking Kota Brahmin community. Upendra started his career off with famous director Kashinath as a writer and an assistant director...
, respectively. Later that year, she starred in another Tamil film, Daas
Daas
Daas is a 2005 Indian Tamil romantic film, written and directed by newcomer Babu Yogeswaran. The film stars Jayam Ravi, Renuka Menon in lead and Vadivelu, Livingston, Adithya, Shanmugarajan and Monica among others in supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja...
alongside Jayam Ravi
Jayam Ravi
Jayam Ravi is an Indian film actor. Ravi has appeared in films including Jayam, M. Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi, Unakkum Enakkum, Santhosh Subramaniam and Thillalangadi all of which have been directed by his brother, M...
. However, none of the films succeeded.
In 2006, she acted in the Malayalam film Vargam
Vargam
Vargam is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by M. Padmakumar. The film stars Prithviraj, Renuka Menon, Vijayaraghavan, Devan and Captain Raju in lead roles.-Plot:...
, pairing up with Prithviraj
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema....
again after Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum
Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum
Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum is a 2003 Malayalam film by Vinayan, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ambili Devi. This movie is about a brother protecting his disabled sister. The title of the film translates to "Meera's sadness and Muthu's dream" in English.-Plot:Muthu and his younger...
in 2003, which was an average grosser, following which, she appeared in the Tamil film Kalabha Kadhalan
Kalabha Kadhalan
Kalabha Kadhalan is a Tamil film directed by debutant Igore, starring Arya and Renuka Menon. This film was a low-budget production and the soundtrack was composed by Niru. Akshaya also appeared in this family based psycho thriller. It enjoyed relatively quiet success. It shared a similar...
opposite Arya
Arya (actor)
Arya is an Indian film actor who mainly appears in Tamil films. He is best known for his roles in the films Pattiyal , Naan Kadavul , Madrasapattinam , and Boss Engira Bhaskaran.-Personal life:...
and in the multi-starrer Pathaaka. The latter remains her most recent release, after which she left for the U. S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
for higher studies and got married later. Her film Madhan, directed by actor Jai Akash
Jai Akash
Jai Akash is an Tamil film actor in Chennai, India. He has appeared in Tamil films in leading and supporting roles.-Career:Jai Akash began his career with Rojavaanam before shifting to Telugu films. He returned and played the lead in Inidhu Inidhu Kadhal Inidhu opposite Neha and produced by Ramoji...
, starring himself and Sunaina
Sunaina
Sunaina is an Indian actress who primarily appears in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam language films. She got her break in the Tamil film Kadhalil Vizhunthen, which co-starred Nakul. It was a major success in the box office.-Early life:...
, has been pending for a long time and is expected to release in late 2009 after years-long delay.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nammal Nammal Nammal is a blockbuster Malayalam movie released in 2002. It is directed by the notable director, Kamal and produced by David Kachapalli. The movie stars Jishnu, Siddharth , Renuka Menon and Bhavana. It is best known for its award winning song, "Sukamanee Nilavu", sung by Vidhu Prathap and Jyotsana... |
Aparna | Malayalam Malayalam language Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people... |
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| 2003 | Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum is a 2003 Malayalam film by Vinayan, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ambili Devi. This movie is about a brother protecting his disabled sister. The title of the film translates to "Meera's sadness and Muthu's dream" in English.-Plot:Muthu and his younger... |
Aswathy | Malayalam | |
| 2004 | Valliddaru Okkate | Sravani | Telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
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| Freedom | Malayalam | |||
| Anandamanandamaye | Bhuvaneswari | Telugu | ||
| 2005 | February 14 February 14 (film) February 14 is a 2005 Indian Tamil romance film directed by debutant S. P. Hosimin. Produced by Sri Saravanaa Creations, the film stars Bharath and Renuka Menon, whilst its soundtrack was composed by Baradwaj.-Plot:... |
Pooja | Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
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| News | Kannada Kannada language Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world... |
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| Daas Daas Daas is a 2005 Indian Tamil romantic film, written and directed by newcomer Babu Yogeswaran. The film stars Jayam Ravi, Renuka Menon in lead and Vadivelu, Livingston, Adithya, Shanmugarajan and Monica among others in supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja... |
Rajeshwari | Tamil | ||
| 2006 | Vargam Vargam Vargam is a 2006 Malayalam film directed by M. Padmakumar. The film stars Prithviraj, Renuka Menon, Vijayaraghavan, Devan and Captain Raju in lead roles.-Plot:... |
Nadhiya | Malayalam | |
| Kalabha Kadhalan Kalabha Kadhalan Kalabha Kadhalan is a Tamil film directed by debutant Igore, starring Arya and Renuka Menon. This film was a low-budget production and the soundtrack was composed by Niru. Akshaya also appeared in this family based psycho thriller. It enjoyed relatively quiet success. It shared a similar... |
Anbarasi Akilan | Tamil | ||
| Pathaaka | Meera Menon | Malayalam | ||
| 2009 | Madhan | Tamil | Filming |