Sheela Rajkumar
Sheela Rajkumar | |
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| Born | |
| Other names | Sheela |
| Education | MA Bharatanatyam |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
Sheela Rajkumar is an Indian actress and Bharatanatyam dancer who has worked predominantly in Tamil films.[1]
Career
[edit | edit source]Sheela is a Bharatanatyam dancer and a trainer. She joined the Chennai-based theatre group Koothu-P-Pattarai where she was performing theatrical arts. Sheela also worked in short films for Kalaignar TV's reality show Naalaya Iyakunar.[2]
In 2016, she played a small role in Arivazhagan's Aarathu Sinam. Her next film To Let was screened at numerous film festivals in 2017 and 2018, and was theatrically released on 21 February 2019. It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil.[3][4] She was then roped in her first Tamil serial as a leading role in Azhagiya Tamil Magal telecasted in Zee Tamil.[5] In 2018, she appeared in the thriller film Asuravadham. The following year, she acted in Namma Veettu Pillai and in the Malayalam-language film Kumbalangi Nights.[2] In 2020, she played the title role in Draupathi which was censured for its regressive take on caste politics. A year later, she was featured in the progressive political satire, Mandela, which mocks casteism. Later she said she was not aware of Draupathi's politics.[6]
Filmography
[edit | edit source]| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Aarathu Sinam | Malar | |
| 2017 | To Let | Amudha | Lead debut |
| Manusangada | Revathy | ||
| 2018 | Asuravadham | Kasthuri | |
| 2019 | Kumbalangi Nights | Sathi | Malayalam film |
| Namma Veettu Pillai | Thulasi's mother | ||
| 2020 | Draupathi | Draupathi | |
| 2021 | Mandela | Thenmozhi | |
| 2022 | Jothi | Jothi | |
| Mayathirai | Ghost | [7] | |
| 2023 | Pichaikkaran 2 | Raani | |
| Noodles | Sakthi | ||
| Jigarthanda DoubleX | Lourde | Cameo appearance | |
| 2025 | Vembu | Vembu | |
| Gevi | Mandharai | ||
| Aan Paavam Pollathathu | Lakshmi |
Television
[edit | edit source]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017–2018 | Azhagiya Tamil Magal | Poong Kodi | Zee Tamil | |
| 2017 | Livin' | Thaen | Put Chutney | YouTube Web Series |
| 2020 | Shakshi | Shakshi | JFW- Just For Women | YouTube Short Films |
| Edhu Thevaiyo Adhuve Dharmam | Viji | Movie Buff Tamil | ||
| 2022 | Seethai | Seethai | Jolly Wood | |
| 2022 | Vanakam Tamizha | Herself | Sun TV | Guest |
| 2022 | Something Something | Herself | Adithya TV | Guest |
| 2022 | Pettaikaali | Thenmozhi | Aha Tamil |
Awards and nominations
[edit | edit source]| Year | Artist/ Work | Honouring Body | Category | Outcome |
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| 2020 | To Let | Vikatan Awards | Best Debut Female | Nominated |
| Zee Cine Awards | Nominated |
Personal life
[edit | edit source]This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (December 2023) |
Sheela married to Thambi chozhan. On December 2, 2023 she announced that end of her marriage life on social media.
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