Actor
Sudha Kongara
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Origin
Andhra Pradesh, India
Years Active
2003 – Present
Sudha Kongara Biography
Sudha Kongara – Full Information
- Full Name: Sudha Kongara Prasad
- Profession: Film Director, Screenwriter
- Industry: Tamil Film Industry (Kollywood)
- Other Industries Worked In: Telugu Cinema
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: Not publicly disclosed
- Age Range: Approximately 45–50 years
- Birthplace: Andhra Pradesh, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Marital Status: Married
Family Background
- Spouse: Not publicly disclosed
- Children: Not publicly disclosed
Education
- Formal Education: Engineering graduate (Electrical & Electronics)
- Film Education: Self-taught in filmmaking; started in ad films before cinema
Career Highlight
| Year | Movie Name | Career Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Drohi | Early Tamil feature film; marked debut in mainstream cinema |
| 2016 | Irudhi Suttru / Saala Khadoos | Critically acclaimed boxing drama; breakthrough film |
| 2017 | Guru | Telugu remake of Irudhi Suttru; established versatility in Telugu cinema |
| 2020 | Soorarai Pottru | Highly acclaimed Tamil film; won national recognition and awards |
| 2020 | Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Tamil anthology; segment “Ilamai Idho Idho” highlighted her storytelling |
| 2020 | Paava Kadhaigal | Segment “Thangam” acclaimed for sensitive social narrative |
| 2024 | Sarfira | Hindi remake of Soorarai Pottru; upcoming pan-India project |
| 2026 | Parasakthi | Upcoming Tamil project; marks continuation of high-profile direction |
Recent Works & Projects
- Sarfira (2024 – Hindi)
Hindi remake of Soorarai Pottru.
Significance: Marks her directorial work in Bollywood.
Additional Notes: Suriya produced the film and makes a cameo appearance. - Parasakthi (Upcoming – Tamil)
Next Tamil directorial venture.
Theme: Focuses on the historical anti-Hindi protests.
Cast: Sivakarthikeyan, Ravi Mohan, Atharvaa, Sreeleela.
Notes: Shifted from her original plan to collaborate with Suriya again.
Awards List
| Year | Award Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Best Director | SIIMA – South Indian International Movie Awards | Irudhi Suttru / Saala Khadoos | Won |
| 2018 | Best Director | Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | Raatchasan | Won |
| 2020 | Best Director | Filmfare Awards South | Soorarai Pottru | Won |
| 2020 | Best Film / Direction | Zee Cine Awards | Soorarai Pottru | Won |
| 2020 | Best Director | South Indian International Movie Awards | Soorarai Pottru | Won |
| 2021 | Best Director | Critics Choice Awards India | Soorarai Pottru | Won |
| 2024 | Best Director | SIIMA – South Indian International Movie Awards | Parasakthi | Nominated |
About Sudha Kongara
An acclaimed South Indian film director and screenwriter.
Primarily Tamil and Telugu cinema; also directing Hindi films.
Soorarai Pottru (2020) – widely acclaimed and award-winning.
Yes, including SIIMA, Filmfare South, Ananda Vikatan, and Zee Cine Awards.
Strong storytelling, sports dramas, women-centric films, thrillers, and socially relevant narratives.