Kanchana
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
Rachakonda Kanchana (born 16 August 1939) is a noted actress of the 1960s and 1970s. She acted in all four South Indian languages: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. She has also acted in Hindi films as well. She was born as Vasundhara Devi in a wealthy family from Madras, Tamil Nadu. She learnt Bharata Natyam and Music.
Known For
Filmography
Spirit
2027
Arjun Reddy
2017
as Arjun's Grandmother
Paravaigal Palavitham
1988
Chiranjeevi Sudhakar
1988
Mena Mama
1988
Jayasimha
1987
Kizhakku Africavil Sheela
1987
as Kumudha
Rathasapthami
1986
as Sharada
Mouna Raagam
1986
as Lawyer
Kulirkaala Megangal
1986
Africadalli Sheela
1986
Athagaru Swagatham
1986
Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam
1986
Chaduranga
1985
Sri Datta Darsanam
1985
Bidugadeya Bedi
1985
as Ratna
Veeradhi Veera
1985
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
1984
as Govindhamma
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra
1984
as Govindamma
Prachanda Kulla
1984
Ananda Bhairavi
1983
Bhakta Prahlada
1983
as Diti
Ina
1982
as Aunty
Pagadai Panirendu
1982
Pedda Gedda
1982
Lorry Driver Rajakannu
1981
Bhoga Bhagyalu
1981
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981
Johnny
1980
as Johnny's Mother
Driver Ramudu
1979
as Kantam
Seetha Ramu
1979
Naanobba Kalla
1979
as Savitri
Rakthamillatha Manushyan
1979
as Yamuna
Indradhanussu
1978
Shankar Guru
1978
as Sumathi
Daana Veera Soora Karna
1977
as Subhadra
Avan Oru Sarithiram
1977
Babruvahana
1977
as Uluchi
Nagarahole
1977
Unarchigal
1976
Annadammula Anubandham
1975
as Geetha
Maya Maschindra
1975
as Jagan Mohini
Sirithu Vazha Vendum
1974
Thathamma Kala
1974
as Seeta
Prem Nagar
1974
Bhakta Tukaram
1973
as Bahina Bai
Talli Kodukulu
1973
Naan Yen Pirandhen
1972
as Radha
Annamitta Kai
1972
Manthrakodi
1972
as Dancer
Nenu Manishine
1971
Uttharavindri Ulle Vaa
1971
as Janaki
Avalukkendru Oru Manam
1971
as Meena
Kasidre Kailasa
1971
Thayi Devaru
1971
Samaj Ko Badal Dalo
1970
as Vimla
Vilaiyaattu Pillai
1970
as Indu
Dharma Daata
1970
as Padma
C.I.D. Rajanna
1970
Kaadhal Jyothi
1970
Shanti Nilayam
1969
Sivandha Mann
1969
as Princess Chithralekha / Vasanthi
Teen Bahuraniyan
1968
Kodungallooramma
1968
as Thattathi
Manchi Kutumbam
1968
as Sharada
Veeranjaneya
1968
as Sulochana
Kalisochina Adrushtam
1968
as Sobha
Bama Vijayam
1967
as Seetha
Athey Kangal
1967
as Suseela 'Susi'
Thangai
1967
as Lalitha
Ave Kallu
1967
as Susila "Susi"
Farz
1967
as Kamla
Sri Krishnavataram
1967
as Satyabhama
Private Master
1967
as Sundari
Marapurani Katha
1967
Navaratri
1966
Kodimalar
1966
as Parvathi
Parakkum Paavai
1966
as Shantha
Motor Sundaram Pillai
1966
as Kamala
Veerabhimanyu
1965
as Uttara
Aatma Gowravam
1965
Kadhalikka Neramillai
1964
as Kanchana, a B.Sc. graduate
Snapaka Yohannan
1963
Bhatti Vikramarka
1960
as Goddess Kaali
Umma
1960
as Khadeeja
Prasanna
1950
as Kalyani