Actor
Tulasi
Based In
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Origin
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years Active
1967 – 2025
Tulasi Biography
Tulasi Basic Information
- Full Name: Tulasi Shivamani
- Stage Name: Tulasi
- Profession: Actress
- Industry: South Indian Film Industry (Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam)
- Years Active: 1967 – Present
Personal Details
- Date of Birth: June 20, 1967
- Age Range: 55–60 years
- Birthplace: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Current Location: Chennai, India
- Nationality: Indian
Family Background
- Father: Shivamani (Film Producer/Director)
- Mother: Not publicly known
- Spouse: Shivaprasad
- Children: 1 son
Education
- Tulasi started acting at a very young age (child artist), so her formal education details are not widely documented.
- It is believed she completed basic schooling in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
- Due to early entry into films, she focused more on her acting career rather than higher education.
Career Highlight
| Year | Work Title | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Sankarabharanam | Breakthrough as child artist; gained national recognition |
| 1981 | Nyayam Kavali | Established as a strong supporting actress |
| 1982 | Subhalekha | Popular role that increased her fame in Telugu cinema |
| 1983 | Mantri Gari Viyyankudu | Recognized for versatile acting |
| 1985 | Srivaru | Lead role phase in Telugu films |
| 1994 | Mahanadhi | Critically acclaimed Tamil film appearance |
| 2008 | Moggina Manasu | Strong comeback in mother roles (Kannada) |
| 2009 | Jhossh | Won Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress (Kannada) |
| 2010 | Darling | Popular mother role in Telugu cinema |
| 2011 | Mr. Perfect | Widely recognized mother role |
| 2012 | Julai | Memorable supporting character |
| 2013 | Iddarammayilatho | Continued success in family roles |
| 2014 | Pannaiyarum Padminiyum | Won Tamil Nadu State Film Award |
| 2015 | Srimanthudu | High-profile Telugu film appearance |
| 2016 | Brahmotsavam | Played key family character |
| 2017 | Nenu Local | Strong supporting role |
| 2018 | Mahanati | Featured in biographical hit film |
| 2019 | Dear Comrade | Notable emotional performance |
| 2021 | SR Kalyanamandapam | Continued presence in modern Telugu cinema |
| 2022 | Karthikeya 2 | Popular pan-India success film |
| 2023 | Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty | Played important mother role |
| 2024 | Rathnam | Continued active presence in Tamil cinema |
| 2025 | Niram Marum Ulagil | Recent Tamil film role |
Recent Activity
- Retirement Announcement:
Tulasi announced that she would officially retire on December 31, 2025, concluding a remarkable 58-year-long career that began when she was just three months old. - Spiritual Focus:
She shared her decision to dedicate the rest of her life to the service of Shirdi Sai Baba, describing it as part of her spiritual journey and a step toward inner peace.
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Nandi Awards | Best Child Actress | Nandi Award | Seetamalakshmi | Won |
| 1980 | Nandi Awards | Best Child Actress | Nandi Award | Sankarabharanam | Won |
| 2009 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Supporting Actress – Kannada | Filmfare Award | Jhossh | Won |
About Tulsi
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
She started acting as a child artist in 1967.
She has appeared in more than 300 films.
Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
She announced her retirement in 2025 after a long career.