Laila

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Characters played by Laila

Sameera Thomas — Sardar (2022)

Social activist fighting water privatization, murdered after stealing classified RAW files.

Malar — Paramasivan (2006)

Malar is Paramasivan's lover. The plot summary identifies her as the person with whom he starts a new life after he is forgiven, providing a personal future beyond his mission and conflict with Nandakumar. No further actions or details about her role are established in the summary.

Nirmala — Unnai Ninaithu (2002)

Nirmala is the woman Surya once loved. Her parents favor Selvam because he earns more, and she distrusts Surya when he warns her about Selvam. After Selvam abandons her family, Surya helps her prepare for medical studies and pays her fees. Years later, she asks Surya to marry her, but he declines.

Vasanthi — Kamarasu (2002)

A woman from Kamarasu's village who falls in love with him. After his mother's death leaves him devastated, her love and affection help him return to normal. She later dies in a lightning strike, a loss that deepens Kamarasu's grief and shapes his decision to spend his life serving people in need.

Ramya — Kanda Naal Mudhal (2005)

Ramya is a central character who repeatedly clashes with Krishna from childhood onward. Bold, active, independent, and assertive, she pretends to be passive so Aravind will accept her and help protect her younger sister's love. After family troubles, Krishna's support changes her view of him, and their mutual affection leads to marriage.

Asha — Dhill (2001)

Asha is Kanagavel's girlfriend and remains connected to him throughout the conflict with DSP 'Encounter' Shankar. She is present when Shankar behaves indecently, later travels with Kanagavel while they are pursued, records Aadhi's confession on his deathbed, and gives the recording to the police commissioner to expose Shankar's true crimes.

Pooja — Ullam Ketkumae (2005)

One of the five college friends, Pooja is Shyam's fun-loving, tomboyish friend during college. She falls in love with him but keeps her feelings secret after learning he intends to propose to Priya. She later goes to the United States for higher studies and returns for Emaan's wedding; before leaving, she gives Shyam her old Valentine's Day card and reveals her love.

Manju — Pithamagan (2003)

A woman initially deceived by Sakthi into losing her possessions. She uses detective skills to have him imprisoned but later develops a romance with him. She mourns his death alongside others.

Serina — War & Love (2003)

Jaffer Khan's daughter, Serina arrives at the Pakistani camp and is threatened by Mansoor Akthar, but Gopinath saves her. She falls in love with Gopinath and helps him gain access to the missile-defusing codes. She survives the destruction of the camp, marries Gopinath, and ends the film chanting “Bharat Mata Ki Jai.”

Cameo appearance — Swapnakoodu (2003)

Appears briefly at the very end of the film on a balcony. Her smiling appearance signifies a hopeful romantic future for Deepu, serving as a subtle closing note to his character arc.

Kalyani — Nandha (2001)

Kalyani is a Sri Lankan Tamil refugee from Jaffna who meets Nandhaa and falls in love with him. She is connected to his attempt to begin a new life after returning from the borstal. After Nandhaa's death, she comes to see what has happened alongside his friend and sister, and discovers that he and his mother are dead.

Dr. Shakuntala Devi — Pavitra Prema (1998)

A compassionate doctor who administers a hospital, Dr. Shakuntala Devi is supported by Manikyam when Ratthaiah threatens the institution. She later seeks the man who assaulted her, identifying him by the name Kaali tattooed on his hand. Though she learns Manikyam is responsible, she saves him, shows him their child, and ultimately marries him.

Career Overview

Laila has 39 screen credits in a career dating back to 1996. Their work is anchored in the Sardar - A Spy Story universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Paramasivan, Sardar, Kanda Naal Mudhal. 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
39
Birth Date
1980-10-24

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q431002), public domain (CC0).