radhika-sarathkumar

Radhika Sarathkumar

Full Name: Radhika Sarathkumar
- Date of Birth: August 21, 1962
- Place of Birth: Chennai, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Spouses:
  - Pratap Pothan (1985-1986)
  - Richard Hardy (1990-1992)
  - R. Sarathkumar (2001-present)
- Children: 2 (Rahul and Rayane)
- Parents:
  - Father: M. R. Radha
  - Mother: Geetha
- Siblings:
  - Sister: Nirosha
  - Brothers: Raju, Mohan
  - Half-Brothers: Radha Ravi, M.R.R Vasu

Occupation:
- Actress
- Film Producer
- Film Director
- Politician

Film Career:
- Debut Film: "Kizhakke Pogum Rail" (1978, Tamil)
- Genres: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam
- Notable Productions:
  - "Meendum Oru Kaathal Kathai" (1985)
- Awards:
  - National Film Award
  - Filmfare Award for Best Actress
  - Tamil Nadu State Film Award
  - Cinema Express Award
  - Nandi Award

Television Career:
- Founded Radaan Mediaworks in 1994
- Produced Serials:
  - "Chitti"
  - "Annamalai"
  - "Vani Rani"
  - "Chithi 2"
- Judge on Vijay TV's "Jodi Number One Season 4"

Political Affiliations:
- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) since 2024
- All India Samathuva Makkal Katchi (2007-2024)
- AIADMK (2006-2007)
- DMK (1990-2005)

Legal Issues:
- Cheque Bounce Case (2014):
  - Convicted in 2021 with husband Sarathkumar
  - Sentenced to one year in prison and a fine of ₹3.3 crore
- Income Tax Raid (2017):
  - Raid on Radaan Mediaworks India Limited
  - Occurred after interrogation of Sarathkumar