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Meena (Meena Durairaj) was born on 16 September, 1976 in Madras, Tamil Nadu, India, is an Indian actress (born 1976). Discover Meena's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 47 years old?

Popular As Meena Durairaj
Occupation Actress
Age 47 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 16 September 1976
Birthday 16 September
Birthplace Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Nationality India

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Her husband is Vidyasagar (m. 2009-2022)

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Meena Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Meena worth at the age of 47 years old? Meena’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from India. We have estimated Meena's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1976

Meena Durairaj (born 16 September 1976), known professionally as Meena, is an Indian actress who predominantly works in the South Indian films as well as Hindi cinema.

She is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.

Meena has acted in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi films She is one of the most sought after actresses in the South Indian film industry.

In addition to acting, Meena is also a playback singer, TV judge, and occasional dubbing artist.

She has received numerous accolades, including two Filmfare Awards South, three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, two Nandi Award for Best Actress and Cinema Express Awards.

Meena was born on 16 September 1976 and was brought up in Chennai (then Madras), Tamil Nadu.

Her mother Rajamallika from Kannur district of Kerala while her father Durairaj is from Andhra.

1982

Meena started her career in 1982 as a child artist in the film Nenjangal, featuring Sivaji Ganesan in the lead role after he saw her at a birthday party.

She has acted in several films along with Ganesan as a child artist.

She has acted with Rajinikanth in two movies namely Enkeyo Ketta Kural and Anbulla Rajinikanth as a child artist.

Anbulla Rajinikanth, in which she acted as a terminally ill child who warms up to Rajinikanth —that became a major pointer in her career growth.

Her debut in Malayalam as a child artist was in the movie Oru Kochukatha Aarum Parayatha Katha, directed by P. G. Viswambharan.

She appeared in over 45 films as a child.

Meena has been one of the top star pairing up with every big star down South.

1990

She made her debut in Telugu beside Rajendra Prasad in Navayugam in 1990.

While her Tamil admission as a heroine was in Oru Pudhiya Kadhai in the same year.

1991

Her first break was through Tamil film En Rasavin Manasile (1991) opposite Rajkiran, which was directed by Kasthuri Raja.

Meena's portrayal as Solaiyamma won her fans' hearts.

Meena starred in the Malayalam industry with the movie Santhwanam (1991) where she played as Suresh Gopi's daughter in the film released in 1991.

Its success attracted more roles with senior Malayalam heroes.

Meena has expressed a wish to do more films in Malayalam.

1992

Later, the movie was remade in Telugu as Moratodu Naa Mogudu (1992) with Meena reprising her role.

Telugu film Chanti (1992), opposite Venkatesh was nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu and the movie was a big hit at the box office.

She made her Hindi cinema debut opposite Chunky Pandey in the film Parda Hai Parda (1992).

This was followed by Allari Pilla (1992), directed by Kodi Ramakrishna.

Allari Mogudu (1992) and Sundarakanda (1992), both directed by K. Raghavendra Rao.

President Gari Pellam (1992) with Nagarjuna, directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy.

1993

In 1993, another film was Rajeswari Kalyanam, directed by Kranthi Kumar.

She won Nandi Award for Best Actress for her performance.

She followed it up with films like Muta Mesthri and Yejaman.

This performance won her the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.

She plays Sudha, a smart and intelligent young wife in Abbaigaru.

She also appeared in the comedy film Allari Alludu.

1994

In 1994, she has acted in P. Vasu's Sethupathi IPS co-starring Vijayakanth.

1995

In her follow-up movie again with Rajinikanth in Veera and Muthu (1995).

Followed by movies as Maaman Magal (1995), Sengottai (1996) and Avvai Shanmugi (1996).

1997

She debuted in Malayalam as a lead actress with the 1997 release Varnapakittu, where in she romance with Mohanlal on screen.

1998

In 1998, she was honoured with the Kalaimamani Award by Government of Tamil Nadu.

1999

Later the duo was paired in Olympian Anthony Adam (1999), Mr. Brahmachari (2003), Natturajavu (2004), Udayananu Tharam (2005) and Chandrolsavam (2005) among others.

Venkatesh and Meena, in particular, were a popular pair in Telugu cinema.