Radha

Biography:

Udaya Chandrika, known by her screen name Radha, is a former Indian actress with a notable career in Tamil and Telugu cinema, and occasional appearances in Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films. Radha’s prominence in the film industry spanned a decade, from 1981 to 1991, marking her as one of the leading heroines of the 1980s. Notably, she is the younger sister of the renowned actress Ambika, with whom she shared the screen in several films. Together, they co-owned a film studio named “ARS Studios” in 1986.

Radha’s personal life hails from Kallara Village near Kilimanoor in Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala. She married Rajasekaran Nair in 1991, after which she chose to step away from the limelight. The couple has two daughters, Karthika Nair and Thulasi Nair, and a son named Vignesh Nair. In 2021, both Radha and her husband joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, and Rajasekaran Nair became the party’s candidate for the Neyyatinkara constituency in the 2021 Kerala Legislative Assembly election.

Throughout her illustrious career, Radha worked in various film industries. In Tamil cinema, she began her journey with the 1981 film “Alaigal Oivathillai,” which proved to be a major success, and she established a compelling on-screen chemistry with actor Karthik. Her Tamil filmography includes numerous successful movies alongside acclaimed actors like Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth. She earned a Filmfare Award for Best Actress in Tamil for her role in “Muthal Mariyathai” in 1985. Additionally, she made notable contributions to Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema, working alongside top actors in those industries as well. Notably, her performance in K. G. George’s “Irakal” in 1985 is highly regarded in her career, as is her role in Sathyan Anthikad’s “Revathikkoru Pavakkutty” in Malayalam cinema. Radha’s career has been characterized by her versatility and significant contributions to Indian cinema.