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Yuvarani

Yuvarani RavindraYuvarani Ravindran

Yuvarani is an Indian actor, best known for Tamil cinema. Yuvarani began their career in 1990 and has been a prominent figure in the industry for over 36 years. With 30 credits to their name, Yuvarani remains one of the most prolific and celebrated talents in the industry. Spanning 30+ years, Yuvarani's career remains one of the longest and most celebrated in Tamil cinema.

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30+Known Credits
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Biography

Yuvarani is a Tamil cinema actress born in 1974 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, known for her supporting and character roles across nearly 50 films since the early 1990s. Her most prominent film role was as Geetha, Rajinikanth's sister, in the 1995 blockbuster Baashha directed by Suresh Krissna, and she also appeared in Sendhoorapandi (1993) and Kottai Mariamman (2001). She gained widespread television recognition for playing Prabhavathy in the long-running Sun TV serial Chithi (1999–2001) alongside Radhika Sarathkumar, and later Sundari in Thendral (2009–2015). Her career spans both film and television across three decades, with appearances in later films including Si3 (2017), the third installment of the Singam franchise.

Career Milestones

1991

Film debut in Tamil cinema

1995

Breakthrough role as Geetha, sister of Rajinikanth's character Manickam, in blockbuster action film

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1999

Widespread television acclaim for portraying Prabhavathy in landmark Sun TV mega serial Chithi

2017

Supporting role in Vikram's Si3 (Singam 3) as Durai Singam's sister, marking return to prominent Tamil films

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Iconic Roles

Geetha1995

Baashha

Sister of Rajinikanth's character Manickam in this blockbuster action film; one of her most recognized film roles.

Prabhavathy1999

Chithi

Negative character in this long-running Sun TV serial (1999–2001) that earned her widespread acclaim and is considered her career-defining television role.

Meena1993

Sendhoorapandi

Early career role that established her presence in Tamil cinema alongside the film's success.

Defining Moments

1993

Performance as Meena in Sendhoorapandi, an early role that established her ability to hold her own in ensemble rural drama

One of her earliest notable roles that showcased her natural screen presence before her mainstream breakthrough

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1995

Role as Geetha, Rajinikanth's sister in Baashha — her emotional scenes supporting the protagonist's dual identity as a reformed don revealed her dramatic range and earned her wide recognition

Baashha was one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of the decade; her role as the loving sister anchored the film's emotional core and became her most-cited performance

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1999

Portrayal of Prabhavathy in the landmark Sun TV mega-serial Chithi, playing a strong supporting family character alongside Radhika Sarathkumar

Chithi set new standards for Tamil television drama; her role gave her a massive household presence across Tamil Nadu and transitioned her into long-form character acting

2017

Recurring role as Durai Singam's sister across the Singam franchise, providing the emotional family counterweight to the action-hero narrative

Her consistency across the franchise (Singam, Singam 2, Si3) made the character a recognizable anchor of the series' family sentiment

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The Numbers

Yuvarani by the Numbers

Total Films0
Back-to-back Watch0 days+ 17h
Hit Ratio0%
Yrs Active0
Versatility0/10
Repeat Directors0
Biggest CollaborationDeva7 films together

If you watched every Yuvarani film back-to-back, you'd be at it for roughly 2 days and 17h. Most-paired with Deva — 7 films together.

Collaboration Network

Collaboration Network

The Constellation

Top 10 most-paired collaborators. Bubble size and line thickness reflect how many films they share with Yuvarani.

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Career Analytics

Language Distribution

Tamil
100%

Films by Decade

19
1990s
1
2000s
8
2010s

Top Co-Actors

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Yuvarani has worked most frequently with K. Balachander (2 films), Vijayakumar (6 films), Vadivelu (5 films), Nassar (4 films), and Prabhu (3 films).

Vadivelu
VadiveluActor
Frequent Co-Stars5 films
Nassar
NassarActor
Frequent Co-Stars4 films
Prabhu
PrabhuActor
Frequent Co-Stars3 films
Senthil
SenthilActor
Frequent Co-Stars3 films
Pandu
PanduActor
Frequent Co-Stars3 films
Vignesh
VigneshActor
Frequent Co-Stars3 films

Did You Know?

1

Yuvarani made her acting debut in the Tamil film 'Deiva Vaakku' in 1992.

2

She is well-known for her role as Geetha in the blockbuster film 'Baashha' starring Rajinikanth.

3

Apart from films, she has acted in Tamil television serials.

4

Her birth name is Yuvarani, and she is also credited as Yuva Rani in some films.

5

She was a popular leading actress in Tamil cinema during the early to mid-1990s.

Legacy & Influence

Yuvarani, an actress active in the early to mid-1990s, carved a niche in Tamil cinema during a pivotal era. Her career trajectory, though not extensive, is marked by notable roles in commercially successful and critically appreciated films. Her most significant contribution remains her performance as Geetha, the female lead in the iconic 1995 blockbuster 'Baashha', starring Rajinikanth. The film's monumental success and enduring cult status have cemented her place in the memory of a generation of Tamil film audiences. Her portrayal of the compassionate and pivotal character in the film's narrative is a key part of its emotional core. Beyond this landmark role, she demonstrated versatility in the early part of her career, featuring in lead roles across genres, from the drama 'Nila' to the action-comedy 'Walter Vetrivel'. Her work during this period contributed to the vibrant tapestry of 1990s Tamil cinema, a time of transition and mass appeal. While her stint in films was relatively brief, her successful transition to television serials later highlighted her adaptability and sustained connection with the audience. Her filmography, particularly her association with a cultural phenomenon like 'Baashha', ensures her continued recognition. She is remembered as a competent lead actress who was part of important cinematic moments, leaving an impression through her performances in a handful of memorable films during a defining decade for the industry.

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