Anupama Prakash Kumar (born 4 December 1974) is an Indian actress and model. Having appeared in more than 300 commercials, she made her debut as an actress in the 2001 Hindi television series Talaaq Kyu before being recognised for her roles in Cheran's Pokkisham and Sarpatta Parambarai in Tamil. She went on to play supporting roles in mostly Tamil films.
Besides acting and modelling, Anupama has also worked as a journalist, television anchor, and television producer. She played mother roles in several films including Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal (2012) and Sarpatta Parambarai (2021).
Career Born at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, Anupama mostly lived in North India. She had been working in television for over thirteen years, working as an anchor, visualiser, journalist and producer. Later she started modelling and acting, appearing in more than 300 commercials. She had appeared in several Hindi language television series such as Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai, Mission Fateh, Shaka Laka Boom Boom and The Magic Make-Up Box as well. Kumar debuted in Indian films with Partha (2003) before appearing in the 2010 film Ishqiya in a photograph appearance.
Filmography Tamil films Year Film RoleNotes 2009 Pokkisham Mrs. Lenin 2010 Vamsam Meenakshi Ayyanar Mahalakshmi 2011 Aadu Puli Kalaiarasi 2012 Muppozhudhum Un Karpanaigal Meenakshi - Vijay Award for Best Supporting Actress Mugamoodi Mrs. Gaurav Thuppakki Nisha's mother Neerparavai Benita Neethaane En Ponvasantham Varun's mother 2013 Ponmaalai Pozhudhu Lakshmi Moodar Koodam Mandodiri 2014 Vallinam Yennamo Yedho Lakshmi Irumbu Kuthirai Samyuktha's aunt Meagamann Bharathi Oru Oorla Rendu Raja Chandrika 2015 Maha Maha Aunty Indru Netru Naalai Anu's mother Valiyavan Selvi Aarathu Sinam Sharadha Cameo Appearance2017 Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva Minister Abhirami Thiri Jeeva's mother Kootathil Oruthan Janani's mother Solo My Son Is Gay Lakshmi Also co-director and co-producer 2018 Eghantham Raja Ranguski Maria / Mary Aan Devathai Lakshmi 2019 Thirumanam Lakshmi Kanchana 3 Radhamma Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 Chinnathaayi 2020 Dharala Prabhu Vaanathi Asuraguru Diya's mother 2021 Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal Sarpatta Parambarai Bakkiyam Winner: Norway Tamil Film Festival - Best Supporting Actress Winner: Galatta Crown Award - Best Supporting Actor FemaleNominated: Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil Pei Mama 2022 Kalaga Thalaivan Bharathi 2023 N4 Fathima Pizza 3: The Mummy Rani Are You Ok Baby? Gopika Vijayakumar Jigiri Dosthu 2024 Hit List Latha Periyasami Miss You Vasu's mother Mazaiyil Nanaigiren 2025 Aan Paavam Pollathathu Bharathi
Telugu films Year Film Role 2009 Aa Okkadu Sri Krishna's wife 2012 Yeto Vellipoyindhi Manasu Varun's mother 2013 Gouravam Arjun's mother 2017 Goutham Nanda Goutham's mother
Hindi films Year Film Role Notes 2004 Kyun! Ho Gaya Na... Adoptive parent 2010 Ishqiya Manju Photo role 2013 David Zainab
Other language films Year Film Role Language Notes 2003 Partha Anu Kannada Uncredited role 2017 Solo Malayalam
Television Year Program Role Language Notes 2001 Talaaq Kyu Hindi 2001-03 Kabhi Aaye Na Judaai 2002-08 Bhabhi 2002-04 Shaka Laka Boom Boom 2003 The Magic Make-Up Box Mission Fateh Galati Kiski 2005 Kaun Anadi Kaun Khiladi 2018 Nila Nila Odi Vaa Devi Tamil Web Series on Viu2026BandwaaleValsalaHindiPrime Video TV show
Music Video +YearAlbumSingerLyricistComposerDirectorLanguageNotes2012"Tata Nano"Dhanush & BlaazeDhanushAnirudh RavichanderVetrimaaranHindi
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