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Uma

Uma Karuna Thurman

Uma is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Uma began their career in 1984. With 30 credits to their name, Uma remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 40+ years, Uma's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.

30+Known Credits
2.1Avg Rating
veteranCareer Phase

Career Stats

15Films
6.8Avg Rating
33%Hit Ratio?
23Yrs Active
1/10Versatility?
7/10Critical?
veteran?

Personal Info

Known Credits30+

Career Milestones

1984

Film debut

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1990

Highest rated: Uchi Veyil (7.5)

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Career Analytics

Language Distribution

Tamil
93%
Telugu
7%

Films by Decade

1
1980s
1
1990s
13
2000s

Top Co-Actors

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Legacy & Influence

Uma is a Tamil film actress whose career, though not extensively documented in mainstream chronicles, represents a facet of supporting and character roles in regional cinema from the 1990s to the 2000s. Her filmography, though limited in available public records, shows a presence in distinct projects. Her debut appears to be in the 1990 film 'Uchi Veyil', a period which saw the emergence of several new talents in Tamil cinema. A significant gap followed, after which she returned to acting in the mid-2000s. Her role as Thamaraichelvi in 'Thendral' (2004), a romantic drama, provided a supporting presence in a film that explored familial and romantic relationships. She followed this with a role in the comedy-drama 'Kovai Brothers' (2006). The available information suggests a career focused on Tamil-language films, contributing to the industry's diverse pool of actors who populated various genres. Without detailed records of major leading roles or widespread critical acclaim, her contribution lies in her participation in the cinematic ecosystem, fulfilling character parts that supported narrative structures. The trajectory from a 1990 debut to roles in 2004 and 2006 indicates a sporadic but persistent engagement with film acting. In the broader context of Indian cinema, such careers are integral, representing the many artists who collectively build the world of a film beyond its stars. Her work remains a part of the vast archive of Tamil cinema from that era.

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