Tara
Acting
Tara made her first appearance on screen for a Tamil film Ingeyum Oru Gangai directed by noted actor, Manivannan, in 1984 which also featured Murali in the lead. Followed by this, she featured in her first Kannada film Thulasidala in 1985. However, she got the big break of her career through a Rajkumar starrer Guri in 1986 and thereafter she has acted in several movies as a leading lady and mainly as supporting actress. Her performance in Girish Karnad's Kanooru Heggadithi brought her widespread recognition. She received her first ever award as best actress for the Kannada movie Krama (1991), directed by debutant director Asrar Abid. In the late 1980s, she featured in Mani Ratnam's two of the biggest blockbuster Tamil films, Nayagan and Agni Natchathiram as a supporting actress. Tara paired with almost all the leading male co-stars in the 80's and 90's including Rajkumar, Shankar Nag, Vishnuvardhan, Ambarish, Ananth Nag, Ravichandran, Shashikumar, Tiger Prabhakar, Shivarajkumar, Raghavendra Rajkumar, Murali, Karthik, Sunil, Devaraj among others. She also received her second "best actress" state award for the movie Kanooru Heggadithi and also "best supporting actress" award for the movie Munjaneya Manju. In 2005, she was cast by Girish Kasaravalli in his film Hasina, for which she won a National Award from the Indian Government. Subsequently, her role in Kannada movie Deadly Soma was appreciated. Then came her another breakthrough performance in the movie Cyanide. In 2007, Tara received her third Best Actress award. Beside acting, she produced Hasina, directed by Girish Kasaravalli and she has also announced an intent to direct films as well.
TV Shows(1)
Movies(101)
Vaamana
2025
Kotee
Sujatha
2024
Tagaru Palya
2023
Badava Rascal
2021
Aadi Lakshmi Puraana
Shanthamma
2019
Evadu Thakkuva Kaadu
2019
Atharva
2018
Kilambitaangayaa Kilambitaangayaa
2018
Hebbet Ramakka
2018
Sathriyan
2017
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
Ratnakka
2014
Shravani Subramanya
Anuradha
2013
Galaate
2013
Maattrraan
Sudha
2012
Kempe Gowda
Kavya's Mother
2011
Modalasala
Deepu's mother
2010
School Master
2010
Birugaali
Hacchi's mother
2009
Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu
2008
Ee Bandhana
Sukanya
2007
Pandu Ranga Vittala
2005
Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
Ramabai
2005
Deadly Soma
2005
Jyeshta
2004
Nalla
Dr. Sarla Desai
2004
Haseena
Hasina
2004
Paris Pranaya
"Cell" Seetha
2003
Ninagagi
Rukkamma
2002
Kotigalu Saar Kotigalu
Shalini/Shalu, Moni's wife
2001
Neelambari
2001
Diggajaru
Gowri
2001
Mathadana
2001
Munnudi
Rukhiya
2000
Galate Aliyandru
2000
Devara Maga
Sundari
2000
Durga Shakthi
1999
Premotsava
1999
Kaanooru Heggadithi
Subbamma
1999
Gadibidi Krishna
1998
Hendithghelthini
1998
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
Mary
1998
Amruthavarshini
Vimala
1997
Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda
1997
Vetri Vinayagar
Mallika
1996
Jeevanadi
1996
Sipayi
1996
Dhani
1996
Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
1996
Hello Sister
1995
Thumbida Mane
1995
Killer Diary
1995
Gandhada Gudi Part 2
1994
Alexander
1994
Prana Snehitha
1993
Bhagavan Sri Saibaba
1993
Server Somanna
1993
Mojina Maduve
1993
Muddina Maava
1993
Gili Bete
1992
Nagaradalli Nayakaru
1992
Malashree Mamashree
1992
Halli Meshtru
1992
Belli Kalungura
1992
Undoo Hoda Kondoo Hoda
1992
C.B.I Shiva
1991
Banni Ondsala Nodi
1991
Nanagu Hendthi Beku
1991
Nagu Naguta Nali
1991
Golmal Part 2
1991
Maneli Ili Beedili Huli
1990
Nighooda Rahasya
1990
Sathya Vaakku
1990
Ivalentha Hendthi
1990
Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar
Muthappa's wife
1990
Neti Siddhartha
Rekha
1990
Hendthighelbedi
Inspector Srinivas Wife
1989
Padmavyuha
1989
Sura Sundaranga
1989
Deva
1989
Paravaigal Palavitham
1988
Ranaranga
Bhavana
1988
Thayigobba Karna
1988
Pelli Chesi Choodu
1988
Sangliyana
1988
Mathrudevobhava
1988
Agni Natchathiram
Mallika
1988
Thulasi
Ponni
1987
Nayakan
Shakila
1987
Shubha Milana
1987
Mr. Raja
1987
Maneye Manthralaya
1986
Bete
1986
Matthondu Charithre
1986
Guri
1986
Sundara Swapnagalu
1986
Anand
Asha
1986
Brahmastra
1986
Sathkara
1986
Madhura Bandhavya
1986
January 1
1984
Ingeyum Oru Gangai
1984