01/01/2026
Meena
Full Name: Meena Durairaj
Stage Name: Meena
Date of Birth: 16 September 1976
Age: 49 (as of 2025)
Place of Birth: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality: Indian
Profession: Actress, Voice Artist, Producer
Years Active: 1982 – Present
Languages Worked In: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi
Early Life
Meena was born in Chennai and showed interest in acting from a very young age. She started her career as a child artist and appeared in several films before transitioning into lead roles as a teenager. Her natural acting ability and expressive performance style quickly made her popular across South Indian cinema.
Acting Career
Meena made her debut as a lead actress in the early 1990s and soon became one of the most successful actresses in South India.
She has acted in over 200 films across multiple languages and has shared screen space with legendary actors such as:
Rajinikanth
Kamal Haasan
Mammootty
Mohanlal
Chiranjeevi
Venkatesh
Some of her most popular films include:
Muthu (Tamil)
Veera
Avvai Shanmugi
Rhythm
Drishyam (Malayalam & Tamil versions)
Drishyam 2
Her role in Drishyam as Rani George was widely praised and introduced her to a new generation of audiences.
Awards & Achievements
2 National Film Awards (as a child artist)
Filmfare Awards South
Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
Multiple Lifetime Achievement Awards
She is respected for her versatility in emotional, comedic, and strong family-oriented roles.
Personal Life
Spouse: Vidyasagar (married in 2009)
Children: 1 daughter
Meena took a brief break from films after marriage and later made a successful comeback in character and lead roles.
Other Work
Apart from acting, Meena has worked as:
A voice artist
A television judge
A film producer
She remains active in cinema and television, especially in meaningful and performance-driven roles.
