Tara

Acting

Tara

Born

1973-03-04 (53)

Place of birth

Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Known for

Acting

Credits

62 titles

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 th…

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 4 titles

2010s · 11 titles

Hebbet Ramakka poster
NR

Ramakka an illiterate is forced to take part in the district council election from a constituency which is reserved for women.

Hebbet Ramakka

2018

Maattrraan poster
5.8

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

Aadi Lakshmi Puraana poster
8.5

Aaditya is an investigation officer, who is pursuing the drug mafia in the country. Lakshmi is a happy-go-lucky girl, working in a travel agency and living life through pranks and innocent lies. When Aadi and Lakshmi’s paths cross, there is a love story waiting to happen.

Aadi Lakshmi Puraana

2019

Atharva poster
5.0

Atharva is a romantic action entertainer movie directed by Arun and produced by Vinay Kumar H under Mahasimha Movies banner while Raghavendra V scored are ...

Atharva

2018

Galaate poster
1.3

A classic college love triangle story. Ankitha is in love with her college mate Abhi but Abhi falls for her friend Shalini. Who will Abhi eventually choose?

Galaate

2013

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

Kilambitaangayaa Kilambitaangayaa poster
NR

Four sexagenarians plan to kidnap a child for ransom. A police officer tries his best to nab the gang who hides in a forest.

Kilambitaangayaa Kilambitaangayaa

2018

Kempe Gowda poster
5.8

An enraged and influential gangster plans the ultimate vengeance against an honest police officer.

Kempe Gowda

2011

No artwork available
NR

Anand, an unemployed and desperate man, pays a bribe to an officer for a job. But Anand's life changes when the officer fails to keep his promise and refuses to return his money.

Hare Rama Hare Krishna

2011

Shravani Subramanya poster
NR

An aspiring singer dreams of making it big in the music industry.

Shravani Subramanya

2013

Eradane Maduve poster
7.0

Comedy of errors and a chance of a second marriage.

Eradane Maduve

2010

2000s · 11 titles

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

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

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

No artwork available
NR

Based on the life of Indian social reformer, jurist, academic-politician, B. R. Ambedkar. The film covers the period from his birth right up to his death.

Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

2005

Auto Shankar poster
3.2

Auto Shankar is a 2005 Kannada film.

Auto Shankar

2005

Nalla poster
7.0

Pachchi alias Prashant (Sudeep) finds a girl, Preethi (Sangeetha), who has lost her memory, in a car. Prashant falls in love with her. He takes care of her and admits her to a hospital. When in the hospital, her father finds her and takes her home. He thanks him and gives a driver's job. Preethi regains her memory and starts looking for Prashant. One day Preethi meets with an accident and is taken to the hospital. Prashant reveals himself and saves her.

Nalla

2004

Ee Bandhana poster
2.0

Remake of Hindi film Bhagban(2003), which itself is an unofficial adaptation of Make Way for Tomorrow (1937). An old couple sacrifices everything so their children live a happy life. However, they are forced to separate and subjected to ill-treatment and disrespect in their children's homes.

Ee Bandhana

2007

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

Diggajaru poster
NR

A rich landlord and his servant bond well irrespective of their status. When the landlord wife is murdered, the servant decides to take the blame on himself to save landlord family prestige.

Diggajaru

2001

No artwork available
NR

A film based around the life of a Muslim woman, Rukhia Begum, set in the coastal regions of Dakshina Kannada. She gets married to an Arab businessman who later deserts her. The story essays Rukhia Begum's struggles to protect her daughter.

Munnudi

2000

Kotigalu Saar Kotigalu poster
NR

Kotigalu Saar Kotigalu is a 2001 Kannada film directed by S. V Rajendra Singh Babu and produced by Jai Jagadish. The film stars Ramesh Aravind, S. Narayan, Mohan Shankar and Prema in lead roles. Music was composed by Hamsalekha.

Kotigalu Saar Kotigalu

2001

1990s · 21 titles

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Sididedda Gandu

1990

Hello Sister poster
NR

Mala, a tomboy, sets out to get married to her lover. But everything turns upside down when her enemies spread rumours that she is pregnant, resulting in her expulsion from the village.

Hello Sister

1995

Server Somanna poster
NR

Somanna, an aspiring actor who works as a waiter gets a break in the film industry with the help of his friend. However, stardom takes away his happiness, forcing him to take a tough decision.

Server Somanna

1993

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

Gadibidi Krishna poster
NR

The film depicts identical twins, a city-bred doctor and a villager, who swap identities for personal gain. Chaos ensues.

Gadibidi Krishna

1998

Halli Meshtru poster
10.0

Parimala falls for a widowed school teacher and accuses him of molesting her when he rejects her. Later, she realises the error of her ways and tries to win his love through benevolent means.

Halli Meshtru

1992

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

Dhani poster
NR

Two despicable brothers cheat their employer, steal his wealth, kill him and throw his son into the river. When the boy survives and grows up, he decides to take revenge on the men who ruined him.

Dhani

1996

Killer Diary poster
NR

Kavya, an author, writes a weekly series named Killer Diary. However, things take a turn when someone starts murdering people close to her in the same way as depicted in her stories.

Killer Diary

1995

Neti Siddhartha poster
6.5

Neti Siddhartha is a 1990 Telugu action film produced and directed by Kranthi Kumar under the Kranthi Chitra banner. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Akkineni Nagarjuna, Shobana and Ayesha Jhulka in the lead roles, with music composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal. This film is a remake of the Hindi film Dharmatma (1975) which inturn is based on The Godfather. The film was recorded Average at the box office.

Neti Siddhartha

1990

No artwork available
NR

Subbamma (Tara), third wife of Chandre Gowda (Girish Karnad), is a rebellious mistress of the household and encourages sporadic acts of defiance against men from among her women friends.

Kaanooru Heggadithi

1999

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Sathya Vaakku

1990

Golmal Part 2 poster
NR

Krishna (played by Ananth Nag), who agrees to act as the husband of a rich girl, Meera (played by Thara), for money. This creates complications when his own wife, Radha (also played by Thara), finds out about the arrangement. The story takes a turn when Meera's father reveals the tragic circumstances behind her life, leading to a resolution where Krishna and Radha reunite.

Golmal Part 2

1991

Banni Ondsala Nodi poster
NR

1992 Kannada-language drama film starring Vinod Raj and Shruthi, directed by S. Umesh.

Banni Ondsala Nodi

1991

Jeevanadi poster
NR

After several years of marriage, a couple becomes parents. However, after a childless couple finds their infant boy, they take him away and try to raise him as their own son.

Jeevanadi

1996

Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata poster
NR

A carefree man falls in love with a woman from an affluent background. However, unfathomable circumstances come to the fore when he is set to get betrothed to his girlfriend's sister.

Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata

1996

Prana Snehitha poster
NR

Best friends Ram and Shyam face many obstacles when they decide to expose the corrupt activities of an evil and powerful businessman, Jagapathi.

Prana Snehitha

1993

Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police poster
NR

Due to an unexpected turn of events, an upright police officer gets married to two women. Hilarious events follow when he tries to juggle between his two wives.

Ibbaru Hendira Muddina Police

1991

Maneli Ili Beedili Huli poster
NR

Puroshottam, the managing director of a company, is dreaded by his employees but at home, treated poorly by his wife. Shivaram, who works under Puroshottam, helps him tame his spouse.

Maneli Ili Beedili Huli

1990

Thumbida Mane poster
NR

Movie starring Vsihnuvardhan, Shashikumar, Vinaya Prasad and is directed by S Umesh.

Thumbida Mane

1995

Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda poster
NR

When Surya accuses Vishwa Prasad, a politician, of acquiring his position through political influence, Vishwa swears to destroy him.

Ellaranthalla Nanna Ganda

1997

1980s · 13 titles

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

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

Sura Sundaranga poster
7.0

Purshotama always stayed away from women at his mother's behest. However, with time, he turns into a womaniser and has multiple affairs.

Sura Sundaranga

1989

Thayigobba Karna poster
NR

Thayigobba Karna is a 1988 Kannada-language film directed by Raj Kishor.

Thayigobba Karna

1988

Mr. Raja poster
NR

A 1987 Kannada Drama movie by V Somashekhar.

Mr. Raja

1987

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

Brahmastra poster
NR

A 1986 Kannada Action movie by Perala

Brahmastra

1986

Sathkara poster
NR

Sathkara is a 1986 Kannada action film.

Sathkara

1986

Premagni poster
NR

Vikram and Prema fall in love with each other. However, Prema's father tries to separate the lovers due to a promise that he made to his dear friend.

Premagni

1989

No artwork available
NR

A college boy takes financial help from a man to pay for his education. However, when he falls in love and gets married, he changes his mind about his studies due to various reasons.

En Swamy Aliyandire

1989

Sangliyana poster
10.0

An upright police officer is determined to wipe out corruption in the society. Putting his life at risk, he has to fend off several obstacles that come his way.

Sangliyana

1988

Deva poster
NR

Deva, a villager, helps support his two brothers' education and upbringing. However, he sets out to exact revenge on them after they forget his good deeds and destroy his life.

Deva

1989

Anand poster
NR

Srikanth, who sees Mala always spending time with Anand, tries to defame him. When Srikanth's father goes to Anand's house to settle the rivalry, he gets shocked when he sees who Anand's mother is. This was the debut movie of Shivarajkumar which was first of the three movies that completed a silver jubilee run theatrically, later earning him the title Hattrick Hero. The movie also completed 38 weeks of theatrical run.

Anand

1986

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