Saranya Ponvannan

Born

April 26, 1970, Alappuzha, Kerala, India

Age

56 years old

Zodiac

Taurus

Total works

122 movies, 0 TV shows

Latest work

Nagabandham: The Secret Treasure (2026)

Genres

Drama,Action,Comedy

Saranya Ponvannan is an Indian actress who made her debut in Mani Ratnam's Nayagan (1987). She has predominantly worked in Tamil cinema, transitioning from lead roles in the late 1980s to character roles, often portraying mothers. Notable films in her career include Raam (2005), Thavamai Thavamirundhu (2005), Em Magan (2006), and Kalavani (2010), for which she received critical acclaim and multiple awards, including three Filmfare Awards for Best Supporting Actress. Her performance in Thenmerku Paruvakaatru earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2011. Saranya is the daughter of Malayalam film director A. B. Raj.