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 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.
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Filmography (Movies)
Vaamana
Character:
Release Date:05/05/2025
Kotee
Character:Sujatha
Release Date:14/06/2024
Tagaru Palya
Character:
Release Date:27/10/2023
Badava Rascal
Character:
Release Date:24/12/2021
Aadi Lakshmi Puraana
Character:Shanthamma
Release Date:19/07/2019
Evadu Thakkuva Kaadu
Character:
Release Date:24/05/2019
Atharva
Character:
Release Date:13/07/2018
Kilambitaangayaa Kilambitaangayaa
Character:
Release Date:15/06/2018
Hebbet Ramakka
Character:
Release Date:27/04/2018
Sathriyan
Character:
Release Date:09/06/2017
Ulidavaru Kandanthe
Character:Ratnakka
Release Date:28/03/2014
Galaate
Character:
Release Date:11/01/2013
Maattrraan
Character:Sudha
Release Date:12/10/2012
Kempe Gowda
Character:Kavya's Mother
Release Date:11/03/2011
Modalasala
Character:Deepu's mother
Release Date:08/10/2010
School Master
Character:
Release Date:22/01/2010
Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu
Character:
Release Date:04/07/2008
Ee Bandhana
Character:Sukanya
Release Date:21/12/2007
Pandu Ranga Vittala
Character:
Release Date:30/12/2005
Jyeshta
Character:
Release Date:17/12/2004
Nalla
Character:Dr. Sarla Desai
Release Date:12/11/2004
Haseena
Character:Hasina
Release Date:01/04/2004
Paris Pranaya
Character:"Cell" Seetha
Release Date:18/04/2003
Ninagagi
Character:Rukkamma
Release Date:03/05/2002
Kotigalu Saar Kotigalu
Character:Shalini/Shalu, Moni's wife
Release Date:27/12/2001
Neelambari
Character:
Release Date:09/10/2001
Diggajaru
Character:Gowri
Release Date:26/01/2001
Mathadana
Character:
Release Date:12/01/2001
Munnudi
Character:Rukhiya
Release Date:27/10/2000
Galate Aliyandru
Character:
Release Date:20/09/2000
Devara Maga
Character:Sundari
Release Date:15/06/2000
Durga Shakthi
Character:
Release Date:19/11/1999
Premotsava
Character:
Release Date:22/10/1999
Kaanooru Heggadithi
Character:Subbamma
Release Date:01/01/1999
Hendithghelthini
Character:
Release Date:15/09/1998
Yaare Neenu Cheluve
Character:Mary
Release Date:22/04/1998
Amruthavarshini
Character:Vimala
Release Date:18/07/1997
Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda
Character:
Release Date:29/04/1997
Vetri Vinayagar
Character:Mallika
Release Date:16/09/1996
Jeevanadi
Character:
Release Date:10/09/1996
Sipayi
Character:
Release Date:28/06/1996
Dhani
Character:
Release Date:13/05/1996
Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata
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Release Date:12/01/1996
Hello Sister
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Release Date:27/10/1995
Thumbida Mane
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Release Date:02/05/1995
Killer Diary
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Release Date:03/02/1995
Gandhada Gudi Part 2
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Release Date:17/03/1994
Alexander
Character:
Release Date:25/02/1994
Bhagavan Sri Saibaba
Character:
Release Date:30/08/1993
Server Somanna
Character:
Release Date:08/01/1993
Mojina Maduve
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1993
Muddina Maava
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1993
Nagaradalli Nayakaru
Character:
Release Date:11/05/1992
Malashree Mamashree
Character:
Release Date:08/04/1992
Halli Meshtru
Character:
Release Date:17/03/1992
Belli Kalungura
Character:
Release Date:10/01/1992
Undoo Hoda Kondoo Hoda
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1992
C.B.I Shiva
Character:
Release Date:18/07/1991
Nagu Naguta Nali
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1991
Golmal Part 2
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1991
Maneli Ili Beedili Huli
Character:
Release Date:14/12/1990
Nighooda Rahasya
Character:
Release Date:29/11/1990
Sathya Vaakku
Character:
Release Date:23/11/1990
Ivalentha Hendthi
Character:
Release Date:11/09/1990
Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar
Character:Muthappa's wife
Release Date:20/07/1990
Neti Siddhartha
Character:Rekha
Release Date:15/06/1990
Hendthighelbedi
Character:Inspector Srinivas Wife
Release Date:27/07/1989
Padmavyuha
Character:
Release Date:26/07/1989
Sura Sundaranga
Character:
Release Date:31/03/1989
Deva
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1989
Paravaigal Palavitham
Character:
Release Date:25/11/1988
Ranaranga
Character:Bhavana
Release Date:28/10/1988
Thayigobba Karna
Character:
Release Date:30/09/1988
Pelli Chesi Choodu
Character:
Release Date:09/09/1988
Sangliyana
Character:
Release Date:22/07/1988
Agni Natchathiram
Character:Mallika
Release Date:15/04/1988
Thulasi
Character:Ponni
Release Date:26/11/1987
Nayakan
Character:Shakila
Release Date:21/10/1987
Mr. Raja
Character:
Release Date:12/03/1987
Maneye Manthralaya
Character:
Release Date:06/11/1986
Bete
Character:
Release Date:06/11/1986
Matthondu Charithre
Character:
Release Date:30/10/1986
Guri
Character:
Release Date:29/09/1986
Sundara Swapnagalu
Character:
Release Date:25/08/1986
Anand
Character:Asha
Release Date:19/06/1986
Brahmastra
Character:
Release Date:19/06/1986
Sathkara
Character:
Release Date:19/03/1986
Madhura Bandhavya
Character:
Release Date:01/01/1986
January 1
Character:
Release Date:06/12/1984
Ingeyum Oru Gangai
Character:
Release Date:13/01/1984
Television Appearances
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