Kanchana

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Characters played by Kanchana

Sundari — Private Master (1967)

The elder daughter of Sridhar Rao. She is in love with Prasad Rao, is cast out by her father due to Krishna's manipulation, but ultimately fights to clear his name and reunites with him.

Arjun's Grandmother — Arjun Reddy (2017)

Arjun's grandmother gives him emotional guidance when his relationship with Preethi's family reaches a crisis. She explains that marriage concerns two families and shares her own experience of overcoming family resistance. Her death later prompts Shiva to bring Arjun home, contributing to his reconciliation with his father.

Seetha — Bama Vijayam (1967)

Raman's wife and the elder sister of Sumathi, Seetha lives in Ethiaraj's joint family with her husband and two children. She helps send Sumathi to Bama's home as a maid to spy on the actress, and joins the other women in trying to impress her. Before Bama's visit, Seetha hides her spectacles and falsely calls Raman an advocate.

Kamla — Farz (1967)

Kamla is the sister of the murdered agent whose case Gopal is investigating. A traitor deceives her by posing as a CID inspector and warning her about the killer. She believes Gopal is responsible for her brother's death, agrees to help Damodar eliminate him, and later lures Gopal into a trap at a skyscraper apartment.

Lawyer — Mouna Raagam (1986)

The Lawyer is consulted by Divya and Chandrakumar after Divya requests a divorce. The Lawyer explains that the law requires them to wait one year before filing because they are newly married. This legal restriction forces the couple to continue living together and creates the circumstances for their relationship to change.

Kanchana, a B.Sc. graduate — Kadhalikka Neramillai (1964)

Kanchana is Viswanathan's elder daughter, a B.Sc. graduate, and Vasu's beloved. She returns from Madras with Nirmala and is introduced to Vasu while he is disguised as Chidambaram. When her father proposes that she marry Ashok, she refuses; later, Viswanathan arranges her marriage to Vasu, and she agrees to play along with the deception.

Johnny's Mother — Johnny (1980)

Johnny's mother gave birth to him out of wedlock and never received the recognition or dignity of a wife. Her circumstances contribute to Johnny's hurt at never being legally recognized as his father's son, a grievance that shapes his relationship with his father even as he works to repay the father's loans.

Susila "Susi" — Ave Kallu (1967)

A college student from Madras visiting her relatives for the holidays. She becomes the primary target of the masked murderer, receiving threatening phone calls and narrowly surviving multiple attacks, making her safety the central focus of the narrative.

Janaki — Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa (1971)

Janaki is a woman who hides in Ravi's house while trying to protect herself. She becomes the object of affection for Ravi and his friends, but falls in love with Ravi. Her past is exposed when Dr. Swamynathan recognizes her, and the criminal Mahalingam later corners her after forcing her into prostitution.

Indu — Vilaiyaattu Pillai (1970)

Indu is a princess whom Muthaiah saves when a rampaging elephant goes out of control. Impressed by his courage, she develops a liking for him and invites Muthaiah and his family to the palace. Her connection with him becomes the basis for Velu's damaging rumors.

Sumathi — Shankar Guru (1978)

Sumathi is Rajashekhar's pregnant wife, from whom he becomes separated while fleeing the police. Years later, she lives in Delhi with their son Shankar. Rajashekhar reconnects with her through Shankar, but his former business partners kidnap her before the couple can meet.

Savitri — Naanobba Kalla (1979)

Savitri is Gopi's mother and Chandrashekhar's wife. When Gopi returns with Rukmini, Chandrashekhar refuses to accept them, and his determination to capture or kill Gopi continues. Savitri dies of shock amid this conflict, and her funeral is where Chandrashekhar shoots Gopi as he tries to flee.

Career Overview

Kanchana has 87 screen credits in a career dating back to 1950. Their work is anchored in the Krishnavataram Collection universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Athey Kangal, Unarchigal, Private Master. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Gender
female
Known Credits
87
Birth Date
1939-08-16
Birth Place
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

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