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Saroja Devi B.

Saroja Devi B.

Actor · Died July 14, 2025, aged 87 · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

B. Saroja Devi is an Indian actress, who has acted in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi movies. One of the most successful female leads in the history of Indian cinema, she acted in around 200 films over six decades.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 1, 1938
Died
July 14, 2025 (aged 87)
From
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
11 on MovieCove · 115 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Up 7% in 30 days

What are Saroja Devi B.'s films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
40%
Bonds
38%
Power
8%
Survival
5%
Society
5%
Self
3%
Family bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 11 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 5 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 8 · Intense 3

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 4 · Shifting 7 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 10 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 0

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 5 · Relentless 0

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 6 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 9 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 8 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 8
Trickster
1 of 8
Herald
1 of 8
Shadow
1 of 8
Hero
1 of 8
Show the 8 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Melancholic
5
Warm
3
Hopeful
3
Bittersweet
2
Other
6

How their films linger

Bittersweet8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet5
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Saroja Devi B.'s films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 11 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Saroja Devi B.'s titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted.

Filmography

115 credits, 11 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Aadhavan(2009)

    as Rajalakshmi

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Prarambha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Headmistress

  • Once More (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Shantha

  • Janani Janmabhoomi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Anuraga Sangama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Dr. Vasanthi

  • Paarambariyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Samrat Ashoka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Karmani

  • Alludu Diddina Kapuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Bhale Chathura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Ponmana Selvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Meenakshi

  • Thaimel Aanai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Nireekshana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Guru Bhakti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Yaarivanu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Guru Sarvabhouma Sri Raghavendra Karune (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Daana Veera Soora Karna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Vrishali

  • Bhaagyavantharu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Parvathi

  • Babruvahana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Chitrangada

  • Grahapravesam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Katha Sangama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Bhagya Jyothi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Goddess Seeta

  • Sri Srinivasa Kalyana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Goddess Lakshmi

  • Chamundeshwari Mahime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Errakota Veerudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Kanmalar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Shakthi Leelai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Renukambal

  • Hari Darshan(1982)

    as Maharani Kayadhu

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Pandanti Kapuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Sobha

  • Sri Krishna Rukmini Sathyabhama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Rukmini

  • Nyayave Devaru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Shanthi

  • Thenum Paalum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Thangam

  • Malathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Sinehithi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Maayani Mamata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Jyothi

  • Anjal Petti 520 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Sarada

  • Kulavilakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Thanga Malar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    Actor

  • Anbalippu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Valli

  • En Thambi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Thamarai Nenjam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Kamala

  • Panama Pasama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Rahasyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Kumari

  • Penn Entral Penn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Arasa Kattalai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Amala

  • Petralthan Pillaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Parakkum Pavai(1966)

    as Kala

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Thaali Bhagyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Valli

  • Nadodi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Naan Aanaiyittal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Anbe Vaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Geetha

  • Preet Na Jane Reet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Kavita

  • Aasai Mugam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Lighthouse (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    Actor

  • Enga Veettu Pillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Leela

  • Thaayin Madiyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Padagotti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Pudhiya Paravai(1964)

    as Latha

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Dheiva Thaai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Megala

  • Panakkara Kudumbam(1964)

    as Rani

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Amarashilpi Jakanachari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Manjari

  • En Kadamai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Vazhkai Vazhvadarke (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Pasamum Nesamum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Aatma Balam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Jaya

  • Needhikkupin Paasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Periya Idathu Penn(1963)

    as Punitha

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Iruvar Ullam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Shantha

  • Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Panathottam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Actor

  • Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham(1963)

    as Subhadra

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Savita

  • Kulamagal Raadhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Alayamani(1962)

    as Meena

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kudumba Thalaivan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Seetha

  • Aadi Perruku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Padma

  • Thaayai Kaatha Thanayan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Maadappura (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Parthal Pasi Theerum(1962)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Hong Kong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Actor

  • Panithirai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Shakuntala

  • Thai Sollai Thattathe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Palum Pazhamum(1961)

    as Shanthi/Neela

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Jagadeka Veeruni Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Jayanthi/Indra Kumari

  • Thirudadhe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Opera House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Saroj

  • Kittur Chennamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Kittur Chennamma

  • Wife is the light of the house (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Suguna

  • Manapanthal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Suguna

  • Seetha Rama Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Mandodari

  • Sasural (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Vidivelli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Wealthy Man's Daughter Chitra

  • Kairasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Irumbu Thirai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Malathi

  • Ellorum Innattu Mannar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    Actor

  • Parthiban Kanavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Kamali, Princess Kundhavi's thozhi

  • Pelli Kanuka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1960)

    as Vasanti

  • Bhaaga Pirivinai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Ponni

  • Kalyana Parisu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Vasanthi

  • Jagajyothi Basveshwara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Paigham(1959)

    as Malti Sewakram

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • Manamulla Maruthaaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Vazha Vaitha Daivam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Nadodi Mannan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Illarame Nallaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Thirumanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Anna Thangi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Sabaash Meena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Malathi

  • Bhookailas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Godess Parvati

  • Bhookailasa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Parvati

  • Bhooloka Rambai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Panduranga Mahatyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Kalavathi

  • Thangamalai Ragasiyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Young Mohini

  • Mahakavi Kalidasa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Vidyadhare

  • Adiperaku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 23rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 115 titles from 1951 to 2009.

Biggest box office

Aadhavan (2009)

$1.6M worldwide

Highest rated

Aadhavan (2009)

Midcredits 48th

Most popular right now

Parakkum Pavai (1966)

Film career

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting115 of 115: 115 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score77th

By decade

1950s18 · acting1960s62 · acting1970s20 · acting1980s6 · acting1990s7 · acting2000s2 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Saroja Devi B.'s films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 77th percentile, the median of all 11; across their 11 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 78th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

78thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Approval · how many liked their films

76thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Reach · how many have seen their films

17thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 11

Midcredits score across 11 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up6
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th2

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 11 titles are Mixed.

  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic2
  • Crowd Pleaser3
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Periya Idathu Penn (1963)

96th percentile spread · 38% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Pudhiya Paravai (1964)

Midcredits 94th · 83% liked

Reviewers score the acting 74/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 60. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Saroja Devi B. work with?

People who share at least 2 of Saroja Devi B.'s MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Sivaji Ganesan shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers