Revathi known by her stage name Sandhya, is an Indian film actress who acts primarily in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu and Kannada films. She made her debut as an actress in the 2004 Tamil film Kaadhal (2004), her performance in which earned her a Filmfare Award

Filmfare Awards South

Filmfare Awards South is the South Indian segment of the annual Filmfare Awards, presented by The Times Group to honour both artistic and technical excellence of professionals in the South Indian film industry. The awards are separately given for Kannada, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam films...

 and Tamil Nadu State Film Award

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards are the most notable film awards given for Tamil films in India. They are given annually to honour the best talents and provide encouragement and incentive to the South Indian film industry by the Government of Tamil Nadu. The awards are decided by a committee headed by...

. In 2006, for her role in the Tamil film Dishyum

Dishyum

Dishyum is a Tamil film directed by Sasi. The film stars Jeeva, Sandhya, Undapakru, Venkat Prabhu, Nassar and Anee Malavika. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Vijay Antony of Sukran fame...

she got a Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actress

Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Special Prizes)

The Tamil Nadu State Film Award are given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....

, and she earned a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award

Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Telugu)

The Telugu Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Telugu films....

 for her debut Telugu film Annavaram

Annavaram (film)

Annavaram is a Tollywood film directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao , and starring Pawan Kalyan, Asin, and Sandhya. Mega Supergood Films produced the film. The film, released on 29 December 2006, proved to be an above average grosser at the box office...

.

Career

Sandhya was studying when she starred in the critically acclaimed 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...

 love story Kaadhal. Initially, this role was offered to actress Gopika

Gopika

Gopika is an Indian film actress, who has predominantly starred in Malayalam films. Starting her career as a model, she ventured into acting with the film Pranayamanithooval...

, however, due to date problems, this role went on to Sandhya. However, due to her rising fame, especially after the blockbuster film Dishyum

Dishyum

Dishyum is a Tamil film directed by Sasi. The film stars Jeeva, Sandhya, Undapakru, Venkat Prabhu, Nassar and Anee Malavika. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Vijay Antony of Sukran fame...

, her second Tamil film, she had to discontinue her studies before even passing her 10th class.

After Kaadhal

Kaadhal

Kaadhal is a 2004 Tamil feature film based on a true story, directed by Balaji Sakthivel, starring Bharath and Sandhya. It was produced by S. Shankar and music was composed by Joshua Sridhar. The movie had a lot of talented debutants and was one of the more successful movies of the year...

, for which she won the Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award of 2004, she took up a Malayalam film titled Alice in Wonderland which she played as the sister of actor Jayaram

Jayaram

Jayaram is an Indian film actor who mainly acts in Malayalam and Tamil films. He is also a chenda percussionist and mimic artist. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contribution towards the arts.-Early life:...

. Then came the musical romance Dishyum

Dishyum

Dishyum is a Tamil film directed by Sasi. The film stars Jeeva, Sandhya, Undapakru, Venkat Prabhu, Nassar and Anee Malavika. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Vijay Antony of Sukran fame...

with Jeeva. She was also a part of Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam

Mani Ratnam is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and producer. He made his directorial debut with the Kannada film Pallavi Anu Pallavi starring Anil Kapoor in 1983...

's stage show, Netru, Indru, Naalai

Netru, Indru, Naalai

Conceptualized first in 2000, the original show was supposed to be a one off event in order to help The Banyan raise funds for its building corpus fund...

. In her third Tamil film, Vallavan

Vallavan

Vallavan is a 2006Tamil film written and directed by T. R. Silambarasan, starring himself in the title role along with Nayantara, Reema Sen and Sandhya whilst Santhanam, Premji Amaren, Sathyan and S. Ve. Shekhar play supporting roles. The dialogues are written by noted writer Balakumaran, whilst...

, she had only a small role, and the film had only modest box office success. She also acted in Koodal Nagar

Koodal Nagar

Koodal Nagar is a Tamil film directed by first-timer Seenu Ramasamy. Bharath, Bhavana and Sandhya are playing the lead roles. Bharath is playing dual role in this movie.-Plot:...

with 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:...

. She debuted in playback singing for her Tamil film Manjal Veiyil

Manjal Veiyil

Manjal Veiyil is a Tamil language film released in 2009. It stars Prasanna and Sandhya in the lead roles....

.

She was approached for the voice-over for Shriya Saran

Shriya Saran

Shriya Saran , also known by the mononym Shriya, is an Indian film actress and model. She has worked in several of the regional industries of Indian cinema, having acted in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi language films, as well as a few films in English, Malayalam and Kannada...

's character in Sivaji, however, S. Shankar

S. Shankar

Shankar is an Indian film director and producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He made his directional debut in Gentleman for which he was awarded the Filmfare Best Director Award...

 later preferred actress Kanika Subramaniam

Kanika Subramaniam

Divya Venkatasubramaniam , best known by her stage name Kanika, is an Indian film actress, occasional dubbing artist, playback singer, and TV anchor. Making her debut in the 2002 Tamil film Five Star, she went on to work in other South Indian film industries, including Telugu, Malayalam and...

's voice.

Filmography

Year	Film	Role	Language	Notes
2004	Kaadhal	Aishwarya Rajendran	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...	Winner, Filmfare Best Tamil Actress Award Filmfare Best Actress Award (Tamil) The Filmfare Best Actress Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil films. The Award was first given in 1953... Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actress Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Special Prizes) The Tamil Nadu State Film Award are given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
2005	Alice in Wonderland	Alice	Malayalam
2006	Dishyum Dishyum Dishyum is a Tamil film directed by Sasi. The film stars Jeeva, Sandhya, Undapakru, Venkat Prabhu, Nassar and Anee Malavika. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Vijay Antony of Sukran fame...	Cinthya Jayachandran	Tamil	Winner, Tamil Nadu State Film Special Award for Best Actress Tamil Nadu State Film Award (Special Prizes) The Tamil Nadu State Film Award are given by the state government as part of its annual Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for Tamil films.-The list:Here is a list of the award winners and the films for which they won....
	Prajapathi Prajapathi Prajapathi is a Malayalam movie directed by Ranjith. The film has Mammootty in the lead role with Kannada actress Aditi Rao Hydari doing the female lead. Sandhya is also in the cast. The music is by Tej Manoj and lyrics are by Girish Puthencherry...	Lakshmi Nair	Malayalam
	Vallavan Vallavan Vallavan is a 2006Tamil film written and directed by T. R. Silambarasan, starring himself in the title role along with Nayantara, Reema Sen and Sandhya whilst Santhanam, Premji Amaren, Sathyan and S. Ve. Shekhar play supporting roles. The dialogues are written by noted writer Balakumaran, whilst...	Suchitra	Tamil
	Annavaram Annavaram (film) Annavaram is a Tollywood film directed by Bhimaneni Srinivasa Rao , and starring Pawan Kalyan, Asin, and Sandhya. Mega Supergood Films produced the film. The film, released on 29 December 2006, proved to be an above average grosser at the box office...	Varalakshmi (Varam)	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...	Winner, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Telugu) Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Telugu) The Telugu Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Telugu films....
2007	Koodal Nagar Koodal Nagar Koodal Nagar is a Tamil film directed by first-timer Seenu Ramasamy. Bharath, Bhavana and Sandhya are playing the lead roles. Bharath is playing dual role in this movie.-Plot:...	Thamizhselvi	Tamil
	Kannamoochi Yenada Kannamoochi Yenada Kannamoochi Yenada? is a 2007 Tamil comedy-drama film written and directed by V. Priya. The film stars Sathyaraj, Prithviraj, Sandhya and Raadhika Sarathkumar in lead and Sripriya, Manobala and Radharavi in supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja...	Devasena Arumugam	Tamil
2008	Cycle Cycle (film) Cycle is a 2008 Malayalam film directed by Johny Antony and written by James Albert, starring Vineeth Sreenivasan, Vinu Mohan, Sandhya, Bhama, and Jagathy Sreekumar...	Meenkashi Kaushtubhan	Malayalam
	Thoondil Thoondil Thoondil is a love drama Tamil film starring Shaam and Sandhya directed by Adhiyaman. The film opened to poor reviews.-Plot:The film tries to work on the old saying "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned". Divya is an upcoming model in London who meets Sriram an IT guy and falls in love...	Anjali Sriram	Tamil
	Velli Thirai Velli Thirai Vellitherai is a 2008 Tamil drama film directed by debutant Viji, previously a dialogue writer. The film stars Prithviraj, as an assistant director hoping to make it big and Gopika, his love interest in the lead roles. Prakash Raj, the producer of the movie, also plays a prominent role in the...	Herself	Tamil	Cameo appearance
	Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar Mahesh, Saranya Matrum Palar is a Tamil film directed by film director, Ravi starring Sakthi Vasu ,N. Anand and Sandhya in the lead roles. It began its first schedule on 11 February 2008 and released on 28 November 2008.-Plot:...	Saranya	Tamil
2009	Nanda	Kavya	Kannada
	Manjal Veiyil Manjal Veiyil Manjal Veiyil is a Tamil language film released in 2009. It stars Prasanna and Sandhya in the lead roles....	Gayathri	Tamil
	Odipolaama	Anjali	Tamil
2010	Aptharakshaka	Gowri	Kannada
	Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam	Thumbi	Tamil
	Haasini	Haasini	Telugu
	College Days College Days -References:* *...	Anu	Malayalam
	Sahasram Sahasram Sahasram is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by director Dr. Janardhanan, starring Suresh Gopi, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy, Bala, Sarayu and Sandhya in the lead roles.-Plot:...	Supriya, Sridevi	Malayalam
2011	Traffic	Adithi	Malayalam
	Three Kings Three Kings (2011 film) Three Kings is a 2011 Malayalam–language caper film directed by V. K. Prakash and starring Jayasurya, Indrajith, Kunchacko Boban, Sandhya, Ann Augustine and Samvrutha Sunil...	Manju	Malayalam
	D-17 D-17 D-17 is a 2008 Malayalam film. It features Bollywood actor Atul Kulkarni and Ajmal Ameer in the lead roles. Sandhya is the heroine.Peter Heins, the famous south Indian stunt master who was behind the action scenes of films such as Anniyan, Shivajiand Magadheera, is doing his second venture in...	Susanna	Malayalam	Delayed
	Nootrukku Nooru Nootrukku Nooru Nootrukku Nooru is a 1971 Tamil-language film directed and written by K. Balachander. The protagonist who is a college professor is accused by three girls for sexual nuisance, just before the protagonist’s marriage...		Tamil	Delayed

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