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Meena

Meena

Actor · Born September 16, 1976 (50) · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Meena is an Indian film actress who works in the South Indian film industry. Meena debuted as a child artist in the Tamil film Nenjangal in 1982 and has later appeared in films produced by various regional industries. She has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and several Hindi films. She is among the few actresses who have been successful in all the South Indian languages. She is one of the most established actresses in the South Indian film industry. In addition to acting, Meena is a model, singer, dancer, TV judge and occasional dubbing artiste.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 16, 1976 (50)
From
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
19 on MovieCove · 132 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 39 days to Oct 28Down 9% in 30 days

What are Meena's films like?

Across their 18 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 49th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Crime4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 97th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Crime movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 82nd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
35%
Bonds
34%
Self
9%
Power
9%
Survival
6%
Ideas
5%
Society
2%
Family bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCorruption2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGuilt2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 17 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 7 · Serious 5 · Dark 5

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 9 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 3

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 7 · Intense 9

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

Steady 6 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 1

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

Straight-faced 13 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 11 · Relentless 2

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 9 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 4

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

Easy watch 2 · Affecting 10 · Heavy 5

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

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Shapeshifter: 3 of 8 analyzed roles.

Shapeshifter
3 of 8
Ally
3 of 8
Hero
1 of 8
Herald
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
13
Melancholic
7
Romantic
5
Warm
4
Dread
3
Other
17

How their films linger

Feel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet7
  • Ambiguous3

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 Meena's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 14 of their 19 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Meena's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

132 credits, 19 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Warrant(2026)

    Show 8 episodes · Actor

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • Drishyam 3(2026)

    as Rani

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Secret Stories: Roslin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 6 episodes · as Shobha

  • Anandapuram Diaries (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    as Nandini

  • Organic Mama Hybrid Alludu(2023)

    as Shakuntala

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Son of India (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Dakshayani

  • Bro Daddy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Annamma

  • Drushyam 2(2021)

    as Jyothi

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Annaatthe(2021)

    as Mangayarkarasi

    Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films

  • Drishyam 2(2021)

    as Rani

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Shylock(2020)

    as Lakshmi

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Karoline Kamakshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 10 episodes · as Kamakshi

  • Saakshyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Annyamma

  • Mama Manchu Alludu Kanchu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Suryakantham

  • Drushyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Jyothi

  • Balyakalasakhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Majeed’s mother

  • Drishyam(2013)

    as Rani

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Jagadguru Adi Shankara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Gangadevi

  • Sri Vasavi Vaibhavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Thambikottai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Hendtheer Darbar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Radha

  • Mariyadhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Radha

  • Kadha, Samvidhanam Kunchacko (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Ann Mary

  • Kathanayakudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Sridevi

  • Kuselan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Sridevi

  • Magic Lamp (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Anupama

  • Katha Parayumbol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Sridevi

  • Black Cat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

  • Karutha Pakshikal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Suvarna

  • My Autograph (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Divya

  • Chandrolsavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Indulekha

  • Udayananu Tharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Madhumathi Udayabhanu

  • Mahasadhvi Mallamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Mallamma

  • Natturajavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Maya

  • Shock (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Malini / Manju

  • Puttintiki Raa Chelli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Swaathi Mutthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Lalitha

  • Aalukkoru Aasai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Eshwari

  • Paarai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Mr. Brahmachari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Ganga

  • Padai Veetu Amman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Padai Veetu Amman /Muthu Mariamman

  • Villain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Thangam

  • Namma Veetu Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Bharatasimha Reddy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Ivan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Meena Kumari

  • Devan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Uma

  • Dhaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Maa Annayya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Gowri

  • Rakshasa Rajavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Chief Minister's Daughter

  • Sri Manjunatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Goddess Parvathi

  • Citizen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Sevali

  • Ammayi Kosam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Anjali

  • Rishi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Indu

  • Devi Maa(2006)

    as Paalayathu Amman

    Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dreams (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Nirmala Mathan

  • Rhythm (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Chitra

  • Maayi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Bhuvaneswari

  • Doubles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Meena

  • Vetri Kodi Kattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Valli

  • Railway Coolie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Vaanathaippola (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Gowri

  • Manam Virumbuthe Unnai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Priya

  • Unnaruge Naan Irundhal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Iraniyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Ponni

  • Olympian Anthony Adam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Angel Mary

  • Krishna Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Rama

  • Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Padmini

  • Anantha Poongattre... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Meenakshi

  • Periyanna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Shenbagam

  • Sneham Kosam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Prabhavati 'Prabha' 'Guddiya'

  • Paape Naa Pranam(1998)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Harichandra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Nandhini

  • Kusruthi Kuruppu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Meera

  • Suryavamsham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Ulavuthurai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Meena

  • Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Indu

  • Porkkaalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Maragadham

  • Pasamulla Pandiyare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Vellayamma

  • Vallal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Annam

  • Varnapakittu(1997)

    as Sandra / Alina

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Bharathi Kannammaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Kannamma

  • Cheluva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Mommaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Avvai Shanmugi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Janaki

  • Sengottai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Meena

  • Maaman Magal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Priya

  • Muthu(1995)

    as Ranganayaki

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Nadodi Mannan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Coolie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Vimala

  • Punya Bhoomi Naa Desam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Swathi

  • Chilakapacha Kapuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Radha

  • Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Princess Lakshmi Prabha/Servant maid Lakshmi

  • Putnanja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Nattamai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Meena

  • Bobbili Simham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Thai Maaman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Veera(1994)

    as Devayanai

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Bhale Pellam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Rajakumaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Sethupathi I.P.S (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Chandramathi

  • Allari Alludu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Sandhya

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

    as Sudha

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

    as Vaitheeswari

  • Muta Mestri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Buchamma

  • Rajeswari Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Rajeswari

  • Ashwamedham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Dr. Bharathi

  • President Gari Pellam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Sundara Kanda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Nanchari

  • Moratodu Namogudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Allari Mogudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Neelambari

  • Chanti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Santhwanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Madhura Nagarilo(1991)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Idhaya Vasal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Indra Bhavanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • En Rasavin Manasile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Solaiyamma

  • Seetharamaiah Gari Manavaralu(1991)

    as Seetha

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Karthavyam(1990)

    as Karuna

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Oru Puthiya Kathai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Lakshmi Vandhachu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Meena

  • Sirivennela(1986)

    as Baby Meena

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films

  • Uyire Unakkaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Vijayanirmala Devi

  • Kettimelam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Anbulla Rajanikant(1984)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Illalu Priyuralu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Nagara Mahime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Thandikkappatta Nyayangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as young Lakshmi

  • Kodunkattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Enkeyo Ketta Kural (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Swayamvaram(1982)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Drushyam 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Jyothi

Career shape

Star power in the 93rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 131 titles, 130 of them dated from 1982 to 2026; peak year 2022.

Biggest box office

Drishyam (2013)

$13M worldwide

Highest rated

Drishyam (2013)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Drishyam 3 (2026)

Film career

19822026

Peak 2022 · their film career is on the way up. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting131 of 131: 131 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score67th

By decade

1980s10 · acting1990s58 · acting2000s40 · acting2010s11 · acting2020s11 · acting

Billing

usually 2nd · top billed in 0% of 8 roles

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. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Meena's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 66th percentile, the median of all 18; across their 17 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 62nd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

62ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Approval · how many liked their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Reach · how many have seen their films

45thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 17

Midcredits score across 19 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up8
  • 50th to 74th7
  • 25th to 49th2
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 19 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed7

Most divisive · actor

Annaatthe (2021)

99th percentile spread · 50% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Drishyam (2013)

Midcredits 99th · 89% liked

Reviewers score the acting 78/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 87, detractors 49. 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 Meena work with?

People who share at least 2 of Meena's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jeethu Joseph shares the most, 4.

Directors

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles