Sneha Biography

Sneha is a leading actress in South Indian film industry. Sneha debuted in Virumbugiren with Prasanth. Some of her major films include Autograph, King and Vasool Raja MBBS with Kamal Hassen. Sneha is the one of the few actresses in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam movies who refuses to take up glamourous roles, as she believes that her 'homely roles' are appreciated by all South Indian audience. Sneha acted in several Tamil and Telugu movies. Sneha also acted in two Malayalam and Kannada movies.

Career

Sneha, began her film career in 2001 film Malayalam film as a supporting artiste, however her major breakthrough came later that year in a Tamil language film, Ennavale opposite Madhavan. Later that year, she starred in the successful venture, Aanandham as well as a prestigious project for K. Balachandar in Parthale Paravasam, she finished the year with a foray into Telugu cinema, making two appearances in notable films.

In 2002, Sneha broke into the "big league". Unlike many other top actresses of her time, her acting was praised, and was likened to a modern day Revathi Menon. A total of 8 films, were released including her first major hit in Telugu with Hanuman Junction as well as other hits in Unnai Ninaithu and April Madhathil. Prestigious films with top actors also followed, such as King and Pammal K. Sambandam with Vikram and Kamal Haasan respectively.

After a successful previous year, Sneha became more aware with her choice of films, with only two releasing in 2003. The first being with a big actor, Vijay in Vaseegara, the second being a heroine-orientated double role in Parthiban Kanavu. The film became became a commercial hit as well as winning plaudits for Sneha's portrayal of the double role.

2004 was a mixed year for the actress, with Jana, Bose, Venky and Adhu, a horror film, all failing at the box-office. However, Vasool Raja MBBS opposite Kamal Haasan became a commercial success, while her guest role in Autograph, another successful project, was praised.

Though she has acted in many Telugu films, the success of K Ragavendra Rao-directed mythological movie 'Sri Ramadasu' (2006) helped Sneha to firm up her foothold in Telugu cinema. Sneha  role in the movie, steeped in the bhakti culture, was well appreciated by moviegoers. Meanwhile, her Mollywood flick with Mammootty, 'Thuruppugulan' (2006), was also a big hit. In 'Pudhupettai' (2006), Sneha as a battered and bruised prostitute is a revelation. Sneha  is precise and poised in her portrayal.

The svelte, charming actress who has learnt folk dance and Bharathnatyam is very particular about her roles. Lately she has been choose and only accept roles that test her skill as an actress. With in a short span of time, this natural beauty with her bewitching smile and wide expressive eyes has carved a niche for herself as an actress of caliber. Sneha  decent dress sense and pleasing demeanor places her in a class apart.

Filmography

Telugu 

Bhavani IPS

Maavadu

Nalo Neelo

Pandurangadu

Nee Sukhame Ne Koruthunna

Madhumasam (2007)

Maharadhi (2007)

Manasu Palike Mounaragam 2006

Sri Ramadasu (2006)

Evandoye Srivaru 2006

Pandu 2005

Radhagopalam (2005)

Sankranthi (2005)

Venky (2004)

Hanuman Junction (2002)

Tholi Valapu2001

Priyamaina Neeku 2001

Ninnuchoosaka

Tamil 

Pandi (2008) (Announced)

Achchamundu Achchamundu (2008)

Pirivom Santhipom (2007)

Inba (2007) (Announced)

Aruvadai (In Production)

Pallikoodam, 2007

Naan Avanillai, 2007

Pudhupettai, 2006

ABCD, 2005

Chinna, 2005

Aayudham, 2005

Adhu, 2004

Autograph, 2004

Bose, 2004

Jana, 2004

Vasool Raja MBBS, 2004

Parthiban Kanavu, 2003

Vaseegara, 2003

April Madhathil, 2002

Pammal K. Sambandam, 2002

Punnagai Desam, 2002

King, (2002)

Unnai Ninaithu, 2002

Virumbugiren, 2002

Yei! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukkey, 2002

Parthale Paravasam, 2001

Aanandham, 2001

Ennavale, 2001

Malayalam 

Sneha started her acting career in the Malayalam film industry and not in Tamil, but in a different name (she was known as Manasi).

Pazhassi Raja (Announced)

Vande Madharam to be simultaneously made in Malayalam as Aruvadai

Thuruppu Gulan

Ingane Oru Nila Pakshi

Kannada 

Ravi Shastri

Awards

Kalaimamani Award – 25 February 2006 for Best Actress 2004

MGR Shivaji Academy Award – 1 January 2006 - Popular Actress 2005

Film Fans Association Award - 2003 - Best Actress - Parthiban Kanavu

Medimix Dinakaran Award - 2003 - Best Actress - Parthiban Kanavu

Bharath Cine Award - 2002 - Best Actress - Unnai Ninaithu

Film Fare Award - 2002 - Best Supporting Actress - Unnai Ninaithu

Cinema Express Award -2002 - Best Actress - Hanuman Junction(Telugu)

Medimix Dinakaran Award - 2002 - Best Actress - Unnai Ninathu

Variety Film Award-2002 - Best Sensational Actress - Parthiban Kanavu

Tamil Nadu Cinema Kalaimandram - 2002 -Best Actress - Unnai Ninaithu

Dukes Film Awards - 2002 - Best Actress - April Madathil

Bharath Cine Award - 2001 - Best Actress - Anandam

Tamil Nadu Government State Award -2001 - Best Actress - Virumbukiran / Anandam & Punnagai Dhesam

Cinema Express Award -2001 - Best New Face of the Year - Anandam & Ennavalay

Dukes Film Awards - 2001 - Best Sensational Actress - Parthalay Paravasam

Film Fans Association Award- 2000 - Best New Face of the Year - Ennavalay

Medimix Dinakaran Award - 2000 - Best New Face of the Year - Ennavalay

Dukes Film Awards - 2000 - Best New Face of the Year - Ennavalay

Pace Cine Award - Best Actress - Special Awards - Anandam

Shields

Priyamaina Neeku - 100 days

Unnai Ninaithu - 115 days

Autograph - 175 days