Vani Viswanath

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Characters played by Vani Viswanath

Margarette — Dany (2002)

Margarette is Dany's partner, who involves him in a scheme to secure a posting by presenting him as helpless in a wheelchair. She urges him to stop drinking and later discusses selling their estate with him. She also confronts the older woman caring for Dany, stating that his lack of heart trouble has been established.

Ittiyanam — Rifle Club (2024)

A skilled member of the rifle club who humiliates the gangster's son Bichu, inciting the initial conflict. His ex-husband is Dr. Lazar.

Radhika — Sipayi Lahala (1995)

Rajendran's love interest, Radhika is hurt by his behavior and comes to believe he is a dishonest man with many wives. She walks away from him, but Ramanathan kidnaps her. After she is freed, Rajendran explains that he lied in order to marry her; she responds that he would have been better off not lying.

Tishya Raksha — Samrat Ashoka (1992)

Tishya is Rayani Rachamallu's daughter, whom Ashoka abducts just before her wedding. She recognizes him as the stranger she had previously encountered and later grows close to him. When her father plots to kill Ashoka, she protects her husband by sacrificing herself, and her devotion endures despite his violent rule.

Kochamini — Uppukandam Brothers Back In Action (2011)

Matriarchal figure or close relative, providing emotional support and comedic relief.

Ammu Balachandran — Hitler (1996)

Ammu is Madhavankutty’s sister and Balachandran’s wife. Her relationship with Balachandran begins with a secret meeting that damages the family alliance. She becomes furious when Madhavankutty arranges Seethalakshmi’s marriage without revealing the truth, but later regrets leaving him and asks him not to abandon the family.

Aswith Narayana's sister — Jaya Janaki Nayaka (2017)

Aswith Narayana's sister is involved in a secret deal with Arun Pawar that the male lead discovers while trying to protect Sweety. Her arrangement contributes to the larger conspiracy surrounding Ashwath's family and leads toward the ambush at the Hamsala Devi river ritual.

Meera/Stella Fernandez — Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 (2014)

Alternate listing for the central mysterious woman, involved in identity deception.

Commissioner Varsha Varma — Ustaad (1999)

A newly appointed city commissioner who initially dislikes Parameswaran and arrests him for gold smuggling on the night before Padmaja's wedding. She later realizes that she was mistaken and vows to support him. Thampy is forced to reveal the truth in front of her.

Amalendu — Thakshasila (1995)

Amalendu is the woman introduced to Gautham by Ganga. Although their first meeting is difficult, she and Gautham soon bond and become engaged. She is later abducted and used as bait to draw out Gautham, but is eventually released during the campaign against his enemies.

Unniyarcha — Puthooramputhri Unniyarcha (2002)

A skilled martial artist and the story's central heroine, Unniyarcha is Aromal's sister and Chandu's cousin. She marries Kunjiraman despite Chandu's objection and later learns that Chandu betrayed Aromal. Vowing revenge, she refuses to tie her hair until justice is done and trains her son Aromalunni to become a warrior.

Usha Rani — Joker (1993)

Usha Rani is Balaji's junior at PADGRO Company and a capable architect assigned to lead a prestigious project in Tirupati. A stubborn misandrist, she lives with and cares for Apple, her foster infant niece. She clashes with Manager B. S. Murthy over the project, accepts help from Balaji in disguise, and eventually learns of his sacrifice and love before marrying him.

Career Overview

Vani Viswanath has 82 screen credits in a career dating back to 1986. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Mannar Mathai Speaking Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam, Independence, Indriyam. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
82
Birth Date
1971-05-13

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Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q7914889), public domain (CC0).