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Sneha is a leading actress in South Indian film industry
and is of Telugu origin whose family hails from Panrutti
in Tamil Nadu. Some of her major films include Autograph,
April Madhathil and Vasool Raja MBBS with Kamal Haasan.
Sneha is the one of the few actresses in Tamil, Telugu
and Malayalam movies who refuses to take up glamourous
roles, as she believes that her 'homely roles' are appreciated
by all South Indian audience. She acted in several Tamil
and Telugu movies. She also acted in two Malayalam and
Kannada movies.
Career
Sneha, began her film career in 2001 film Malayalam film
as a supporting artiste, however her major breakthrough
came later that year in a Tamil language film, Ennavale
opposite Madhavan. Later that year, she starred in the
successful venture, Aanandham as well as a prestigious
project for K. Balachandar in Parthale Paravasam, she
finished the year with a foray into Telugu cinema, making
two appearances in notable films.
In 2002, Sneha broke into the "big league".
Unlike many other top actresses of her time, her acting
was praised, and was likened to a modern day Revathi
Menon. A total of 8 films, were released including her
first major hit in Telugu with Hanuman Junction as well
as other hits in Unnai Ninaithu and April Madhathil.
Prestigious films with top actors also followed, such
as King and Pammal K. Sambandam with Vikram and Kamal
Haasan respectively.
After a successful previous year, Sneha became more
aware with her choice of films, with only two releasing
in 2003. The first being with a big actor, Vijay in
Vaseegara, the second being a heroine-orientated double
role in Parthiban Kanavu. The film became a commercial
hit as well as winning plaudits for Sneha's portrayal
of the double role.
2004 was a mixed year for the actress, with Jana, Bose,
Venky and Adhu, a horror film, all failing at the box-office.
However, Vasool Raja MBBS opposite Kamal Haasan became
a commercial success, while her guest role in Autograph,
another successful project, was praised.
Though she has acted in many Telugu films, the success
of K Ragavendra Rao-directed mythological movie Sri
Ramadasu (2006) helped Sneha to firm up her foothold
in Telugu cinema. Her role in the movie, steeped in
the bhakti culture, was well appreciated by moviegoers.
Meanwhile, her Mollywood flick with Mammootty, Thuruppugulan
(2006), was also a big hit. In Pudhupettai (2006), Sneha
as a battered and bruised prostitute is a revelation. |
