Shobana
Known for Acting · 138 credits
- Born
- 1970-03-21 (age 56)
- Place of birth
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Also known as
- Shobhana · Sobhana · Shobana · ശോഭന · Shobana Chandrakumar · சோபனா
Biography
Shobana Chandrakumar mononymously known as Shobana , is an Indian film actress and Bharatanatyam dancer. She was a popular lead actress in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films during the 1980s and 1990s. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress twice, for her performances in the films Manichitrathazhu (1993) and Mitr, My Friend (2002).
In 2006, the Government of India honored Shobana with the Padma Shri for her contributions towards the arts
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (137)
Kalki 2898-AD
2024
as Mariam
Coolie
2025
as Photo Appearance
April 1st Vidudala
1991
as Bhuvaneswari
Thudarum
2025
as Lalitha Shanmughan
Varane Avashyamund
2020
as Neena
Manichitrathazhu
1993
as Ganga / Nagavalli
Thalapathi
1991
as 'Subbu' Subbulakshmi
Pappayude Swantham Appoos
1992
as Bhama
Kalikkalam
1990
as Annie
Thammil Thammil
1985
as Kavitha
Superman
1997
as Nithya
Podaa Podi
2012
as Veena
Idhu Namma Aalu
1988
as Banu
Thenmavin Kombath
1994
as Karthumbi
Nadodikkattu
1987
as Radha
Aparan
1988
as Ambili
Hitler
1996
as Gouri
Vasantha Sena
1985
as Merlyn
Pavithram
1994
as Meera
Kannayya Kittayya
1993
as Saroja
Pakshe
1994
as Nandini Menon
Sradha
2000
as Suma
Anantaram
1987
as Sumangali / Nalini
Appula Appa Rao
1992
as Subba Laxmi
Innale
1989
as Maya / Gouri
Upaharam
1985
as Maggi Fernadas
Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam
1992
as Indu
Padayani
1986
as Radha
Nari Nari Naduma Murari
1990
as Shobha
Aayiram Kannukal
1986
as Anu
Manathe Vellitheru
1994
as Merlin Fernandes
Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded
2009
as Indu
Chilambu
1987
Vellanakalude Naadu
1988
as Radha
Ente Entethu Mathram
1986
as Ambili
Kokilam
1990
as Kokila
Anubandham
1985
as Vijayalakshmi
T. P. Balagopalan M.A.
1986
as Anitha
Nalkkavala
1987
as Sainu
Vishnu
1994
as Susanna Mathews
Siva
1989
as Parvathy
Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam
1985
as Sharada
Aryan
1988
as Aswathy
Golanthara Vartha
1993
as Lekha
Eeran Sandhya
1985
as Prabha
Mazhayethum Munpe
1995
as Uma Maheswari
Swami Vivekananda
1998
as Dancer
Rakshana
1993
as Padma
Thira
2013
as Dr. Rohini Pranab
Nippu Ravva
1993
Rowdy Gari Pellam
1991
as Anjali
Kaliyoonjal
1997
as Gauri
Kalyana Kacheri
1997
April Pathinettu
1984
Rareeram
1986
as Meera
Aalorungi Arangorungi
1986
as Geetha
Meleparambil Aanveedu
1993
as Pavizham
Vasthuhara
1991
as Young Bhavani
Thrimoorthulu
1987
as Latha
Asadhyulu
1992
as Jyothi
Commissioner
1994
as Adv. Indu Kurup
Meenamasathile Suryan
1986
as Revathi
Mukthi
1988
as Rashika
Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku
1986
as Indu
Amar Prem
1972
Sasneham
1990
as Saraswathy
Minnaram
1994
as Neena
Ee Kaikalil
1986
as Viji Balakrishnan
Charithram
1989
as Cicily
Mampazhakkalam
2004
as Indira
Abhayam Thedi
1986
as Miranda
Yathra
1985
as Thulasi
Kalam Mari Katha Mari
1987
Dhwani
1988
as Devi
Avidathepole Ivideyum
1985
as Sujatha
Maya Mayooram
1993
as Bhadra
Mallu Vetti Minor
1990
as Santhana Lakshmi
Valliettan
2000
as Devi
Kochadaiiyaan
2014
as Princess Yaaghavi Mahadevaki Devi
Vicharana
1988
as Anitha
Kankettu
1991
as Sujatha
Kanamarayathu
1984
Mere Baap Pehle Aap
2008
as Anuradha Teacher
Rangam
1985
as Chandrika/Chandramathi
Azhiyatha Bandhangal
1985
as Geetha
Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove
1984
as Subhadra
Rowdy Alludu
1991
as Sita
Rajaputhran
1996
Unni
1989
Adayalam
1991
as Malini
Vikram
1986
as Radha
Paattukku Oru Thalaivan
1989
as Shanthi
Rudraveena
1988
as Lalitha Sivajyoti
Ulladakkam
1991
as Annie
Ithrayum Kalam
1987
as Savithri
Alludu Diddina Kapuram
1991
as Sita
Akkacheyude Kunjuvava
1985
Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai
1989
as Geeta
Vrutham
1987
Enakkul Oruvan
1984
as Kalpana
Agnisaakshi
1999
as Devaki
Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram
1985
Kunjattakilikal
1986
as Usha
Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum
1996
Abhinandana
1988
as Rani
Janmandharam
1988
as Sridevi
Alakadalinakkare
1984
as Daisy
Iyer the Great
1990
as Amala
Thuraimugam
1996
as Rukkumani
Game
2006
as Uma
Neti Siddhartha
1990
as Jyothi
Muvva Gopaludu
1987
as Krishnaveni
Minnaminuginum Minnukettu
1995
as Radhika Unnithan
Marudhani
1985
as Marudhani
Giri Baale
1985
as Neelaveni
My Own Sky
2007
as Padmini Kumar
Surya Putrulu
1997
as Ragini
Ayanam
1985
as Alice
Nyayavidhi
1986
as Geetha
Sindoora Rekha
1995
as Arundhathi
About Shobana
Shobana Chandrakumar mononymously known as Shobana , is an Indian film actress and Bharatanatyam dancer. She was a popular lead actress in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films during the 1980s and 1990s. She won the National Film Award for Best Actress twice, for her performances in the films Manichitrathazhu (1993) and Mitr, My Friend (2002). In 2006, the Government of India honored Shobana with the Padma Shri for her contributions towards the arts With 138 credits spanning from 1972 to 2025, Shobana has appeared in 137 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular Shobana Movies
- Kalki 2898-AD (2024) — as Mariam
- Coolie (2025) — as Photo Appearance
- April 1st Vidudala (1991) — as Bhuvaneswari
- Thudarum (2025) — as Lalitha Shanmughan
- Varane Avashyamund (2020) — as Neena
Where to Watch Shobana Films
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