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Shanthi Williams

Acting · Born September 23, 1958 · Coimbatore, India

Shanthi Williams is an Indian actress who has played supporting roles in Tamil and Malayalam movies and serials. Shanti Williams was born in Coimbatore to Malayali parents. She came into the industry as a child artist at the age of 12. Then she went on second heroine roles and supporting roles. She is best known for her role as the traditional mother in the serial Metti Oli. She was awarded the Best Actress in a negative role by director K. Balachander for her performance in Thendral where she plays the role of Tamizharasu's mother. Currently, she is acting in the popular SUN TV serial Vani Rani, where she plays the role of Vani and Rani's conspiring mother-in-law. She was married to Malayalam Cameraman J. Williams in 1979.

Shanthi Williams movies and shows

  • Anniyan2005
  • Metti Oli2002
  • Manasthan2004
  • Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal2013
  • 12 B2001
  • Friends2001
  • Rudhran2023
  • Jodi1999
  • Cheena Thaana 0012007
  • Papanasam2015
  • Climax2013
  • Dum Dum Dum2001
  • Snegithiye2000
  • Aandan Adimai2001
  • Moodupani1980
  • Narasimha2001
  • Manadhai Thirudivittai2001
  • Nenjathai Killathe1980
  • Alli Thandha Vaanam2001
  • Aahaa Enna Porutham1997
  • Vaanavil2000
  • Nadhi Karaiyinile2003