Tara

Acting

Tara

Born 1973-03-04 · Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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.

Acting credits

Ingeyum Oru Gangai poster
8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Ingeyum Oru Gangai

1984

Maattrraan poster
5.7

Akhilan and Vimalan are the conjoined twins of genetic scientist Ramachandran, whose company makes Energion, a dietary supplement that promises to make geniuses out of children. When Russian journalist Volga tells them that there is something fishy about Energion and is mysteriously found dead, their lives are turned topsy-turvy.

Maattrraan

2012

Badava Rascal poster
4.3

Badava Rascal is the journey of Shankar who lives life on his own terms. When he gets kidnapped along with his friend over trivial issues by goons, how does he get out of the trouble and what is the motto of abduction unravels the theme of the story.

Badava Rascal

2021

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NR

Paravaigal Palavitham is a 1988 Tamil Indian feature film directed by Robert-Rajasekar for producer KR. It stars Ramki and Nirosha in the lead roles.

Paravaigal Palavitham

1988

Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu poster
6.0

Muniyandi Vilangyial Moonramandu is a 2008 Tamil film. Bharath, Poorna and Ponvannan play the lead roles with Vadivelu. The film is directed by Thirumurugan. The movie was produced by Malaysian-based firm Lotus Five Star in association with Thiru Pictures.

Muniyandi Vilangial Moonramandu

2008

Padmavyuha poster
NR

The plot revolves around an honest police officer, Amarnath, who faces a moral dilemma when forced to choose between his girlfriend and the country

Padmavyuha

1989

Jyeshta poster
NR

Jyeshta is a 2004 Indian Kannada language drama film starring Vishnuvardhan, Ashima Bhalla and Devaraj in the lead roles. The film, a remake of Malayalam film Valliettan (2000), is directed and written by director Suresh Krissna and features soundtrack from S. A. Rajkumar. The original version was directed by Shaji Kailas and featured Mammootty and Shobhana in lead roles.

Jyeshta

2004

Auto Shankar poster
3.2

Auto Shankar is a 2005 Kannada film.

Auto Shankar

2005

School Master poster
NR

Jagannath is an admired teacher and a doting father to his daughter, Meghana. His life turns upside down when Meghana is kidnapped by mistake for the release of a gangster, Appu.

School Master

2010

Modalasala poster
NR

A young man named Karthik falls in love with Deepa and decides to propose to her. However, Deepa makes him wait for the approval of her parents, who do not support the union.

Modalasala

2010

Gili Bete poster
NR

Gili Bete (ಗಿಳಿ ಬೇಟೆ) is a 1992 Kannada film directed by Vemagal Jagannath Rao, starring Vinod Raj and Taara, featuring a supporting cast including Nagesh Mayya, Ramesh Bhat, and Shivaram, known for its music and general 90s Kannada cinema vibe.

Gili Bete

1992

Matthondu Charithre poster
NR

The movie is about a struggling typist named Ambareesh who finds solace in Madhavi's home, but their growing connection is threatened by his ambition.

Matthondu Charithre

1986

Nayakan poster
7.9

Velu Naicker, who witnesses the brutal murder of his father, kills a corrupt policeman and escapes to Mumbai, only to become a gangster.

Nayakan

1987

Brahmastra poster
NR

A 1986 Kannada Action movie by Perala

Brahmastra

1986

Sathkara poster
NR

Sathkara is a 1986 Kannada action film.

Sathkara

1986

Hagalu Vesha poster
NR

Hagalu Vesha is a 2000 Indian Kannada -language film directed, written and scripted by Baraguru Ramachandrappa starring Shiva Rajkumar and Reshma.

Hagalu Vesha

2000

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9.0

An evil landlord holds hostage his sister and her husband, Muthappa, as he is unhappy with their union. Years later, he goes berserk when he sees a young man who resembles Muthappa.

Sirayil Pootha Chinna Malar

1990

Shubha Lagna poster
NR

Shubha Lagna is a 1995 Indian Kannada film, directed by Budal Krishnamurthy and produced by K Chidambara Shetty.

Shubha Lagna

1995

Ivalentha Hendthi poster
NR

Arun gets married to Rekha unwillingly. However, things take a turn when Suguna attempts to break their marriage by seducing Arun.

Ivalentha Hendthi

1990

Ninagagi poster
NR

Vijay and Radhika are best friends. Their lives take a new turn when their parents decide to take their friendship to the next level.

Ninagagi

2002

Bete poster
NR

The plot revolves around a protagonist whose prowess in overcoming challenges makes him a legend. The title "Bete" likely refers to his relentless pursuit of enemies, a quality that makes him a powerful and feared figure.

Bete

1986

Mr. Raja poster
NR

A 1987 Kannada Drama movie by V Somashekhar.

Mr. Raja

1987

Deadly Soma poster
NR

Somasekhara is a bright student. After an inter-college Kabbadi match, he gets into a tiff with a gangster's brother, which gets him involved in a crime spree.

Deadly Soma

2005

Yaare Neenu Cheluve poster
NR

When Kamli loses her bag at a railway station, Surya finds it and sends it to her house with a note. They soon start communicating with each other through their letters and fall in love.

Yaare Neenu Cheluve

1998

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