Shobana
Shobana Chandrakumar mononymously known as Shobana , is an Indian film actress and Bharatanatyam dancer. She was a popular lead actress in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films during the 1980s and 1990s. She won the National Film Award for Bes...
139
Total Movies
6
Languages
7.3
Avg Rating (TMDB)
Varane Avashyamund (0.4139731)
Highest Grossing
Essential Watchlist
Swami Vivekananda
1998
🇮🇳 Hindi
Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai
1989
🇮🇳 Tamil
Charithram
1989
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Dhwani
1988
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Abhayam Thedi
1986
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku
1986
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Vasantha Sena
1985
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Makalkku
2005
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Dance Like a Man
2004
🇺🇸 English
Agnisaakshi
1999
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Mallu Vetti Minor
1990
🇮🇳 Tamil
Unni
1989
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Streaming Now (OTT)
Thudarum
2025
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Kalki 2898-AD
2024
🇮🇳 Telugu
Varane Avashyamund
2020
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Sradha
2000
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Surya Putrulu
1997
🇮🇳 Telugu
Hitler
1996
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Rajaputhran
1996
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Mazhayethum Munpe
1995
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Pakshe
1994
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Minnaram
1994
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Thenmavin Kombath
1994
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Pavithram
1994
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Coolie | ⭐ 6.262 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2025 | Thudarum | ⭐ 7.5 | - | JioHotstar |
| 2024 | Kalki 2898-AD | ⭐ 6.4 | $141.0M | Netflix |
| 2020 | Varane Avashyamund | ⭐ 6.7 | $4.1M | Sun Nxt |
| 2014 | Kochadaiiyaan | ⭐ 5.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2013 | Thira | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2012 | Podaa Podi | ⭐ 4.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2011 | Ekadashy | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2010 | Raavanan | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2010 | Raavan | ⭐ 4.875 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded | ⭐ 5.1 | $2.1M | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | Mere Baap Pehle Aap | ⭐ 4.983 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | A Little Dream | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | My Own Sky | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Game | ⭐ 3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2005 | Makalkku | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | Mampazhakkalam | ⭐ 5.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2004 | Dance Like a Man | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | Mitr, My Friend | ⭐ 6.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | Valliettan | ⭐ 5.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | Sradha | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1999 | Agnisaakshi | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1998 | Swami Vivekananda | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Kalyana Kacheri | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Superman | ⭐ 5.929 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Kaliyoonjal | ⭐ 5.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Surya Putrulu | ⭐ 8 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1996 | Thuraimugam | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | Hitler | ⭐ 6.8 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1996 | Rajaputhran | ⭐ 6.2 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1995 | Minnaminuginum Minnukettu | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Sindoora Rekha | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Mazhayethum Munpe | ⭐ 6.8 | - | ManoramaMax |
| 1994 | Vishnu | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Pakshe | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1994 | Minnaram | ⭐ 6.2 | - | VI movies and tv |
| 1994 | Commissioner | ⭐ 7.222 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Manathe Vellitheru | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Thenmavin Kombath | ⭐ 7.6 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 1994 | Pavithram | ⭐ 7 | - | ManoramaMax |
| 1993 | Manichitrathazhu | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 1993 | Golanthara Vartha | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Nippu Ravva | ⭐ 8.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Maya Mayooram | ⭐ 6.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Kannayya Kittayya | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Rendilla Poojari | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Meleparambil Aanveedu | ⭐ 7.6 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1993 | Rakshana | ⭐ 4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam | ⭐ 6.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Pappayude Swantham Appoos | ⭐ 7.2 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1992 | Asadhyulu | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Appula Appa Rao | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Thalapathi | ⭐ 7.9 | - | ManoramaMax |
| 1991 | Rowdy Alludu | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Rowdy Gari Pellam | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Alludu Diddina Kapuram | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Ulladakkam | ⭐ 7.3 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 1991 | Vasthuhara | ⭐ 7.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Adayalam | ⭐ 6.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | April 1st Vidudala | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Keechurallu | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Kankettu | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Minor Raja | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Sathya Vaakku | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Mallu Vetti Minor | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Enkitta Mothathe | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Iyer the Great | ⭐ 6.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Alludugaru | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Kalikkalam | ⭐ 7.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Neti Siddhartha | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Nari Nari Naduma Murari | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Shivashankar | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Sasneham | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Kokilam | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Vaathiyaar Veettu Pillai | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Innale | ⭐ 6.727 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Ponmana Selvan | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Unni | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Siva | ⭐ 5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Paattukku Oru Thalaivan | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Charithram | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Dhwani | ⭐ 10 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1988 | Vellanakalude Naadu | ⭐ 7.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Abhinandana | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Mukthi | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Idhu Namma Aalu | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Aryan | ⭐ 6.9 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1988 | Janmandharam | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Rudraveena | ⭐ 6.556 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Aparan | ⭐ 8.045 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Vicharana | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Nalkkavala | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Anantaram | ⭐ 8.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Ajeyudu | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Kalam Mari Katha Mari | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Thrimoorthulu | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Vrutham | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Chilambu | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Nadodikkattu | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Ithrayum Kalam | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Muvva Gopaludu | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Rareeram | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Padayani | ⭐ 8 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1986 | Ee Kaikalil | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Nyayavidhi | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Udayam Padinjaru | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Aayiram Kannukal | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Ente Entethu Mathram | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Kunjattakilikal | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Iniyum Kurukshetrum | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | T. P. Balagopalan M.A. | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Abhayam Thedi | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Aalorungi Arangorungi | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Meenamasathile Suryan | ⭐ 5.833 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Vikram | ⭐ 6.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku | ⭐ 10 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1985 | Upaharam | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Yathra | ⭐ 6.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Rangam | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Akkacheyude Kunjuvava | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Ayanam | ⭐ 9 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1985 | Vasantha Sena | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Azhiyatha Bandhangal | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Giri Baale | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Anubandham | ⭐ 6.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Thammil Thammil | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Eeran Sandhya | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram | N/A | - | ManoramaMax |
| 1985 | Avidathepole Ivideyum | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Marudhani | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | Enakkul Oruvan | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | Alakadalinakkare | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | Kanamarayathu | ⭐ 5.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | April Pathinettu | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1972 | Amar Prem | ⭐ 6.719 | - | Theaters/TBA |
Shobana Career & Box Office Summary
Shobana is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 139 movies across 6 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 7.3/10, Shobana has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters. Their highest-grossing film to date is the phenomenal hit Varane Avashyamund (0.4139731), which shattered numerous theatrical records.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 0 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 23 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on Shobana's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
Career Highlights
Awards & All-Time Records
🏆 Dumkera Awards DatabaseView where Shobana ranks in National & State records.
Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.