Actor
Radikaa Sarathkumar
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Years Active
1978 – Present
Radikaa Sarathkumar – Full Information
Full Name: Radikaa Sarathkumar
- Also Known As: Radhika
- Profession: Actress, Producer, Entrepreneur, Television Personality
- Industry: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi Television & Film Industry
- Years Active: 1978 – Present
- Date of Birth: 21 August 1962
- Age: 63 Years (as of 2026)
- Birthplace: Colombo, Sri Lanka
- Nationality: Indian
- Zodiac Sign: Leo
- Religion: Hinduism
- Current Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Family Information
- Father: M. R. Radha (Actor)
- Mother: Geetha Radha
- Brother: Radha Ravi (Actor)
- Sister: Nirosha (Actress)
- Husband: R. Sarathkumar (Actor & Politician)
- Children: Rayane Hardy, Rahul, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar (Stepdaughter)
Education
- Schooling: Studied in India, Sri Lanka, and the United Kingdom
- Qualification: Graduate (reported)
Physical Appearance
- Height: Approx. 5 feet 5 inches
- Weight: Approx. 68 kg
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
Career Highlight
| Year | Project Name | Industry | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Kizhakke Pogum Rail | Tamil | Successful acting debut |
| 1979 | Niram Maaratha Pookkal | Tamil | Early breakthrough performance |
| 1981 | Nyayam Kavali | Telugu | Won Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1983 | Abhilasha | Telugu | Critically acclaimed role |
| 1986 | Dharma Devathai | Tamil | Won Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
| 1987 | Neethikku Thandanai | Tamil | Award-winning dual role performance |
| 1990 | Keladi Kanmani | Tamil | Major commercial and critical success |
| 1990 | Aaj Ka Arjun | Hindi | Popular Bollywood appearance with Amitabh Bachchan |
| 1992 | Swathi Kiranam | Telugu | Highly appreciated emotional role |
| 1993 | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Tamil | Filmfare Award nomination |
| 1995 | Pasumpon | Tamil | Won Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize |
| 1997 | Suryavamsam | Tamil | One of her biggest commercial hits |
| 1999 | Chithi | Television | Revolutionary Tamil TV serial success |
| 2002 | Annamalai | Television | Massive popularity in Tamil television |
| 2007 | Arasi | Television | Successful dual-role serial |
| 2009 | Chellamay | Television | Long-running family drama success |
| 2013 | Vaani Rani | Television | Iconic double-role performance |
| 2015 | Thangamagan | Tamil | Won Filmfare & SIIMA Best Supporting Actress awards |
| 2016 | Theri | Tamil | Popular supporting role alongside Vijay |
| 2020 | Vaanam Kottatum | Tamil | Won SIIMA Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| 2020 | Chithi 2 | Television | Successful comeback to iconic serial |
| 2022 | Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu | Tamil | Strong supporting role |
| 2022 | Gaalivaana | Telugu Web Series | Entered OTT/web series space |
| 2023 | Chandramukhi 2 | Tamil | Major ensemble horror-comedy film |
| 2024 | Merry Christmas | Tamil/Hindi | Appearance in high-profile thriller film |
| 2024 | Thalaimai Seyalagam | Tamil Web Series | Producer role in OTT content |
| 2026 | Thaai Kizhavi | Tamil | Lead role in upcoming project |
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Telugu | Nyayam Kavali | Won |
| 1985 | National Film Awards | Producer | Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai | Won |
| 1986 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Dharma Devathai | Won |
| 1987 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Neethikku Thandanai | Won |
| 1987 | Nandi Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Karthika Pournami | Won |
| 1988 | Cinema Express Awards | Best Actress | Paasa Paravaigal & Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran | Won |
| 1988 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Special Award | Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran | Won |
| 1989 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Actress | Ninaivu Chinnam | Won |
| 1990 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Actress – Tamil | Keladi Kanmani | Won |
| 1993 | Cinema Express Awards | Best Actress | Kizhakku Cheemayile | Won |
| 1995 | Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Special Award for Best Actress | Pasumpon & Rani Maharaani | Won |
| 1999 | Nandi Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Prema Kadha | Won |
| 2008 | Vivel Chinnathirai Awards | Best Actress | Arasi | Won |
| 2010 | Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Overall Performance Award | Television Serials | Won |
| 2012 | Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal | Special Jury Award for Best Actress | Chellamay | Won |
| 2014 | Sun Kudumbam Viruthugal | Best Actress | Vani Rani | Won |
| 2014 | Filmfare Awards South | Lifetime Achievement Award – South | Overall Contribution to Tamil Cinema | Won |
| 2015 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress – Tamil | Thanga Magan | Won |
| 2015 | South Indian International Movie Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Thanga Magan | Won |
| 2016 | Provoke Lifestyle Awards | TV Sensation of the Year | Various Television Serials | Won |
About Radikaa Sarathkumar
She is a famous South Indian actress, producer, and television icon.
Actor and politician R. Sarathkumar.
Chithi and Vani Rani.
More than 300 films across multiple languages.
Yes, she has won multiple Filmfare Awards South.