Sudha Kongara ✓
Actor

Sudha Kongara

Active Tamil Rating 3.0/5 Fan 9.0/10
  • FromAndhra Pradesh, India
  • Based inChennai, Tamil Nadu
  • Age46–55
  • Active2003 – Present
  • Updated

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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

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About Sudha Kongara

Who is Sudha Kongara?
An acclaimed South Indian film director and screenwriter.
Which industries does she work in?
Primarily Tamil and Telugu cinema; also directing Hindi films.
What is her most notable film?
Soorarai Pottru (2020) – widely acclaimed and award-winning.
Has she won awards for her films?
Yes, including SIIMA, Filmfare South, Ananda Vikatan, and Zee Cine Awards.
What type of films does she direct?
Strong storytelling, sports dramas, women-centric films, thrillers, and socially relevant narratives.

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