Vennira Aadai Nirmala


Vennira Aadai Nirmala is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu films.

Personal life

She is born as Shanthi to Balakrishnan and Rukmani at Kumbakonam. She has three siblings. She remains unmarried.

Acting Career

Debuting through C. V. Sridhar's Vennira Aadai in 1965, she has appeared in over 200 films in Tamil. She has acted in around 50 films in Malayalam with the screen name Usha Kumari. In addition to her acting career, Nirmala is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer. She acts in the TV series Deivamagal in her own house.

Political Career

had adopted her as his sister and wanted to be his heir in politics. But she refused. MGR had nominated her to the Tamil Nadu Legislative Council. Her swearing in ceremony was scheduled for 23 April 1986. Nirmala had earlier declared insolvency and according to Article 102- of the Indian Constitution, an insolvent person can not serve as a member of parliament or state legislature.
This annulment made Nirmala's nomination valid and the writ petition against it was dismissed. However, Nirmala withdrew her nomination to the council. Miffed with this incident, MGR decided to abolish the council.

Filmography

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Tamil

  1. Sharjah To Sharjah
  2. Poomarathanalil
  3. Kilungaatha Changalakal
  4. Kaanthavalayam
  5. Bhakthahanuman
  6. Ashwaradham as Lakshmi
  7. Iniyum Kaanaam as Nirmala
  8. Veerabhadran
  9. Randil Onnu
  10. Chakraayudham
  11. Velluvili as Savithri
  12. Hemantharaathri
  13. Thacholi Ambu
  14. Guruvayoor Keshavan
  15. Sreemurukan
  16. Amba Ambika Ambaalika as Sathyavathi
  17. Maanishaada
  18. Thomasleeha
  19. Njaan Ninne Premikkunnu as Gracy
  20. Suprabhaatham
  21. Durga
  22. Paavangal Pennungal
  23. Aashaachakram
  24. Shaasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu as Suvarna
  25. Thaniniram
  26. Thenaruvi as Thulasi
  27. Jesus as Mary Magdalna
  28. Maravil Thirivu Sookshikkuka as Maalu
  29. Lora Nee Evide as Lora
  30. Panchavankaadu as Devamma
  31. Dathuputhran as Omana
  32. Bheekara Nimishangal as Indira
  33. Cross Belt as Leela/Mrs.Robert
  34. Vivaahitha as Leela
  35. Janmabhoomi as Madhavi
  36. Koottukudumbam as Radhika
  37. Vilakkappetta Bandhangal
  38. Punnapra Vayalar as Chinnamma
  39. Yakshi as Vijayalakshmi
  40. Sahadharmini
  41. Maadatharuvi
  42. Thalirukal
  43. NGO
  44. Sheelavathi as Saraswathi
  45. Iruttinte Athmavu as Prema
  46. Ramanan as Karthi
  47. Jeevikkaan Anuvadikkoo
  48. Kayamkulam Kochunni as Nabeesa
  49. Station Master as Geetha & Omana
  50. Kallippennu as Kallippennu
  51. Chettathi as Susheela
  52. Kaattuthulasi as Thulasi

    Telugu

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