Sachu

Acting

Sachu

Born

1948-01-07 (78)

Place of birth

Pudhupadi, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India

Known for

Acting

Credits

60 titles

Kumari Sachu (born 1948) is a veteran Tamil actress who has acted in more than 500 films in five different languages and a few television serials. She is a character actress/comedian who has nonchalantly blended into the roles she has portrayed over five decades. She made her début in film's in 1953 in the film Rani at the age of 4, and has since then been a prominent face on the silver screen. In Recent times, she has also begun acting in television serials.[1] In 2012, Sri Krishna Gana Sabha in Chennai, honoured Kumari Sachu with the Nadaga Soodamani award.

Known for

Film credits

2020s · 8 titles

The Legend poster
2.6

A scientist is spurred by the death of his friend to find a cure for diabetes, but can he take on the might of the pharma mafia and succeed in his mission?

The Legend

2022

Dharala Prabhu poster
6.8

An energetic youngster Prabhu who is approached by a fertility clinic to donate his sperm and make some quick money, isn't aware of how this decision might affect his future.

Dharala Prabhu

2020

Annapoorani poster
5.1

A young girl from a conservative family aspires to become the best cook in India.

Annapoorani

2023

Parrisu poster
NR

Parrisu is a tamil movie starring Jaanvekaa Subramaniam and Kiran Pradeep in prominent roles. It is directed by Kala Alluri.

Parrisu

2025

Veetla Vishesham poster
7.0

While Elango struggles to accept the news of his middle-aged mother's pregnancy, the situation jeopardises his relationship with his girlfriend, Sowmya, and his parents face social ridicule.

Veetla Vishesham

2022

Malaysia to Amnesia poster
2.8

Malaysia To Amnesia revolves around two childhood friends who plan to get married. However, they face complications as they are unable to cope with married life.

Malaysia to Amnesia

2021

Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal poster
NR

the Story Revolves Around a Young Man and a Young Woman, Who Pretend to Be Rich in Order to Impress Each Other. According to Them, Money is the Key to Happiness. But, One Day They Find Out That Neither of Them is Rich. This Bitter Truth Makes Them Feel Disappointed and They Are Parted. Later, They Meet an Elderly Couple Who Share Selfless Love With One Another. The Husband Lives for the Wife and the Wife Lives for the Husband. Their Deep and True Love Impacts the Young Couple. The Conclusion of the Story is Marked by the Profound Transformation in the Young Couple's Mindset, Inspired by the Old Couple's Enduring Love.

Konjam Kadhal Konjam Modhal

2025

Pon Ondru Kanden poster
5.0

Rival school friends Siva and Sai reunite after years, bury rivalry but compete for Sandy's affection, an unexpected twist complicates their rekindled friendship and romantic pursuits.

Pon Ondru Kanden

2024

2010s · 7 titles

Ayogya poster
7.0

A corrupt inspector Karnan reforms and strives for justice after a life-altering event prompts a change of heart

Ayogya

2019

Jackpot poster
3.6

Two con women lock horn with a gangster after knowing that a mystic vessel is hidden in his home.

Jackpot

2019

Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings poster
5.7

A group of friends reunite for the wedding of one of their own. However, when a mishap threatens to ruin the event, only a series of cricket matches can save the day.

Chennai 600028 II: Second Innings

2016

Utharavu Maharaja poster
NR

A traumatic incident from his childhood has left Ravi, the son of a dhobi, with dissociative identity disorder. One day, after a night of inebriation, he wakes up to realise that he was out for a month! And, he starts hearing a voice in his head — from a king, no less — commanding him to act as it wishes. Meanwhile, a businessman claims that Ravi, as Vasu, robbed him off Rs 400 crore. What is happening to Ravi, and how does Arun Bose, a doctor, fit in this bizarre tale?

Utharavu Maharaja

2018

Naiyaandi poster
3.3

Chinna Vandu, the youngest of three brothers, falls in love with Vana Roja when she visits her grandmother, coinciding with the village carnival. After a few hiccups, their romance becomes mutual. Chinna Vandu has to then handle his family members, particularly his lovesick elder brothers, and also a dreaded goon who sets his eagle eyes on Roja.

Naiyaandi

2013

Avan Aval poster
7.0

The story is based on real life incidents and is a revenge thriller with lot of suspense. A husband wants to take revenge for an extramarital affair, his wife has. The way a mysterious girl befriends him and helps his endeavour, forms the crux of the story.

Avan Aval

2016

Gethu poster
4.0

A hitman comes to a hill town to plot the murder of a top scientist. A young man and his righteous father stand in his way.

Gethu

2016

1990s · 5 titles

Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga poster
6.6

Sakthi tries to sabotage his marriage arranged by his father but gets a huge shock when the girl turns out to be the one he loves.

Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga

1999

No artwork available
6.3

Kuppusamy is crazy about acting in theatre and joins a troupe and falls in love with Ponnama, a blind lady. However, the troupe struggles financially and is disbanded.

Avatharam

1995

No artwork available
10.0

In the Southern part of India, there are two communities living - separated by caste and hatred of each other. The lower caste community has a young woman named Priyanka, who would like to reform and build relationship with both the communities. However, when the leader of the upper caste community proposes that she marry his younger brother, Priyanka refuses, for she loves Raju, an educated village orphan, As a result, the division between the two communities grows, so much so that Priyanka's dad is killed, and she herself is assaulted. Then the communities are hit by heavy torrential rain and floods, which lead to the collapse of the upper caste community, and the question remains: will the lower caste, who have always been oppressed by the upper caste people, forgo their differences and assist them, or will they stand by and watch them being swept away.

Priyanka

1994

Pass Mark poster
NR

Murali, a playful youngster, makes quick money by challenging others. But when one of his challenges goes haywire, it ruins a girl's wedding, and he decides to make it up to her.

Pass Mark

1993

No artwork available
10.0

Two competing police officers, Keerthi and Naveen, try to outdo each other while investigating a roadside murder. Things get complicated and the officers take each other to court.

Naangal

1992

1970s · 21 titles

Sorgam poster
6.0

Sankar is an ambitious man who wants to make it big through fair means. However, the friend he works under, Sampath, begins to use corrupt measures to make them rich.

Sorgam

1970

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Thaaliya Salangaiya

1977

No artwork available
NR

A child becomes lost in a forest where different types of people enter, with each group having its own unique purpose for being there.

Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil

1972

Unnai Suttrum Ulagam poster
NR

Unnai Suttrum Ulagam is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film starring Jayalalithaa in the lead role. The supporting cast included AVM Rajan, Vidhubala, Pramila, Savithri, Vijayakumar. Kamal Haasan plays a cameo. The film was directed by G.Subramaniya Reddiar and produced by Shree Navaneetha Pictures.

Unnai Suttrum Ulagam

1977

Baghdad Perazhagi poster
NR

When Prince Abdullah returns home after completing his higher education, he learns that his mother and sister have gone missing. He decides to search for them while his father falls for a dancer.

Baghdad Perazhagi

1973

Cinema Paithiyam poster
NR

A young girl loves bunking school to watch movies. Unable to distinguish between reel and real life, she insists on marrying her favourite hero. The kind-hearted hero agrees to help the family.

Cinema Paithiyam

1975

No artwork available
9.0

Matriarch Annapoorani has wanted a grandchild for a long time, but her son, Raja doesn't want to marry. Pious Lakshmi, Raja's cousin has loved him for a long time but is overlooked in favour of savvy Lalitha who becomes Raja's wife. Do the couple have a happy marriage and give Annapoorani her long-awaited grandchild?

Thaai Piranthaal

1974

No artwork available
NR

Jayalakshmi, a rape victim, gets a recommendation letter from a pastor and goes to Sunderajan's house for work. Unfortunately, she misplaces the letter and it is found by another woman.

Mudhal Iravu

1979

Thaayillamal Naanillai poster
5.7

Raja falls in love with Bhuvana, the daughter of a landlord. However, the landlord declares that he will agree to their relationship only if Raja forsakes his mother.

Thaayillamal Naanillai

1979

No artwork available
NR

A married man in an intoxicated state sexually assaults his female servant. When she gets pregnant, he gets a doctor's certificate stating that he is impotent to cover up his crime

Ival Oru Seethai

1978

No artwork available
7.0

No synopsis available yet.

Patham Pasali

1970

Mattukara Velan poster
8.0

Sattanathan, a lawyer, mistakes Velan for Raghu, another lawyer. When Raghu learns about this, he helps Velan continue the charade since Velan loves Sattanathan's daughter.

Mattukara Velan

1970

No artwork available
5.0

Velum Mayilum Thunai (English: Support with Spear and Peacock) is a 1979 Tamil Hindu devotional film directed and written by Ra. Sankaran with dialogue by Rajasekaran. The film was produced by Ra. Ma. Narayanan and Vijayalakshmi Subramaniyam. The music was composed by Shankar - Ganesh. The film stars M. R. Radha(dual role) and Baby Sudha.

Velum Mayilum Thunai

1979

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu

1976

Vaira Nenjam poster
NR

Vaira Nenjam is a 1975 Indian Tamil film, directed and produced by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Padmapriya, R. Muthuraman and K. Balaji in lead roles. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan

Vaira Nenjam

1975

Anbu Thangai poster
NR

Ramu, a lyricist, struggles to find a job and a husband for his sister Sita. He tries to gain recognition; however, difficulties arise when his friend takes all the credit.

Anbu Thangai

1974

Kaadhal Jyothi poster
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Kaadhal Jyothi

1970

Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa poster
NR

The movie deals with four friends. Ravichandran, the hero, is the son of a rich man (Veera Raghavan), and he along with his three friends Nagesh, Mali and Murthy, lives in a mansion owned by his father. While they plan to go on a holiday, a young woman (Kanchana) sneaks into the bungalow, fleeing from danger, and begs the hero to offer her solace for two days. He agrees and the trip is cancelled. Kanchanca and Ravichandran fall in love. Another woman (Vijaya Chandrika) suddenly appears one night and leaves her child, Baby Shanthi, with a note claiming that she is Mali’s daughter. Mali asserts that he has never seen the baby before and asserts that he doesn’t know the woman in the letter. But he falls for the child and brings her up with love and affection.

Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa

1971

Engirundho Vandhaal poster
NR

At the request of a wealthy man, a courtesan agrees to help heal his mentally disturbed son by pretending to be his wife. Her efforts only earn her abuse and wrath at the hands of most family members.

Engirundho Vandhaal

1970

Penn Daivam poster
9.0

Penn Deivam is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam and produced by Sandow M. M. A. Chinnappa Thevar. The film stars Jaishankar, Padmini, Lakshmi, R. Muthuraman and Major Sundarrajan. The film had musical score by V. Kumar.

Penn Daivam

1970

Urimai Kural poster
6.7

Together, Gopi and his brother are a power to reckon with. But Dorai, a jealous man, tries to turn them against each other and create the possibility of sibling rivalry.

Urimai Kural

1974

1960s · 10 titles

Thenmazhai poster
NR

Nirmala saves Bhaskar from committing suicide and shows him the positive side of life. Both get married, but soon she realises he is a mere puppet in the hands of a man who claims to be his father.

Thenmazhai

1966

Ninaivil Nindraval poster
NR

Prema, an amnesiac, marries Prakash, a jobless young man, and they live with his friend. However, she meets with another accident and loses memories of her marriage.

Ninaivil Nindraval

1967

Bama Vijayam poster
8.3

The arrival of Bama, a famous actress, in their neighborhood excites the daughters-in-law of Ethiriraj. They invite her to their house and begin to spend lavishly to showcase their affluence.

Bama Vijayam

1967

No artwork available
NR

No synopsis available yet.

Anbalippu

1969

No artwork available
8.0

1966 Tamil remake of "Ballad of a Soldier".

Thaaye Unakkaga

1966

Annai poster
8.0

Savithri, who does not have any kids with her husband, decides to adopt her sister's child. Things take a turn when her sister meets her child after many years and yearns for him.

Annai

1962

Kadhalikka Neramillai poster
5.7

Ashok is in love with his boss' daughter, Nirmala. To convince Viswanathan, he seeks his best friend Vasu's help, who disguises as his father.

Kadhalikka Neramillai

1964

Ooty Varai Uravu poster
5.9

Ravi, the only son of Vedachalam (Baliah), has traveled on business. Returning home, he meets a young woman on the train after picking up her spilled luggage. The contents of the luggage reveal that she is his sister, from his father's teenage years. When he returns home, she is moved in and living a life of wealthy luxury. But is she really who she says she is?

Ooty Varai Uravu

1967

No artwork available
9.0

Malathi, who is hard to please, falls in love with Sukumar. However, when Balraj, an affluent man, is attracted towards Malathi, their love life begins to struggle due to Balraj's intrusion.

Bommalaattam

1968

Sivandha Mann poster
6.0

The diwan of Vasanthapuri grows tyrannical and makes a deal with the Portuguese so that he can become the new king and marry the princess, who is in love with Bharath.

Sivandha Mann

1969