Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
August 16, 1939 (age 86)
Place of Birth
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Also Known As
Vasundhara Devi
Kanchana
Kanchana
Biography
Rachakonda Kanchana (born 16 August 1939) is a noted actress of the 1960s and 1970s. She acted in all four South Indian languages: Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam. She has also acted in Hindi films as well.
She was born as Vasundhara Devi in a wealthy family from Madras, Tamil Nadu. She learnt Bharata Natyam and Music.
Known For
Film
Spirit
2027
Film
Teen Bahuraniyan
1968
Film
Kodimalar
Parvathi
1966
Film
Arjun Reddy
Arjun's Grandmother
2017
Film
Nenu Manishine
1971
Film
Babruvahana
Uluchi
1977
Film
Bidugadeya Bedi
Ratna
1985
Film
Sri Krishnavataram
Satyabhama
1967
Film
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Subhadra
1977
Film
Driver Ramudu
Kantam
1979
Film
Prem Nagar
1974
Film
Johnny
Johnny's Mother
1980
Film
Rathasapthami
Sharada
1986
Film
Thathamma Kala
Seeta
1974
Film
Jayasimha
1987
Film
Bhakta Prahlada
Diti
1983
Film
Avalukkendru Oru Manam
Meena
1971
Film
Shankar Guru
Sumathi
1978
Film
Navaratri
1966
Film
Bhatti Vikramarka
Goddess Kaali
1960
Filmography
2027FilmSpirit2017FilmArjun Reddyas Arjun's Grandmother1988FilmParavaigal Palavitham1988FilmChiranjeevi Sudhakar1987FilmJayasimha1986FilmAfricadalli Sheela1986FilmRathasapthamias Sharada1986FilmMouna Raagamas Lawyer1986FilmAthagaru Swagatham1986FilmSri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam1986FilmKulirkaala Megangal1985FilmChaduranga1985FilmSri Datta Darsanam1985FilmBidugadeya Bedias Ratna1984FilmSrimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitraas Govindhamma1984FilmPrachanda Kulla1983FilmAnanda Bhairavi1983FilmBhakta Prahladaas Diti1982FilmPagadai Panirendu1982FilmInaas Aunty1982FilmPedda Gedda1981FilmLorry Driver Rajakannu1981FilmGadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu1981FilmBhoga Bhagyalu1980FilmJohnnyas Johnny's Mother1979FilmNaanobba Kallaas Savitri1979FilmSeetha Ramu1979FilmRakthamillatha Manushyanas Yamuna1979FilmDriver Ramuduas Kantam1978FilmShankar Guruas Sumathi1978FilmIndradhanussu1977FilmDaana Veera Soora Karnaas Subhadra1977FilmNagarahole1977FilmBabruvahanaas Uluchi1977FilmAvan Oru Sarithiram1976FilmUnarchigal1975FilmMaya Maschindraas Jagan Mohini1975FilmAnnadammula Anubandhamas Geetha1974FilmSirithu Vazha Vendum1974FilmThathamma Kalaas Seeta1974FilmPrem Nagar1973FilmBhakta Tukaramas Bahina Bai1973FilmTalli Kodukulu1972FilmAnnamitta Kai1972FilmNaan Yen Pirandhen1972FilmManthrakodias Dancer1971FilmNenu Manishine1971FilmKasidre Kailasa1971FilmAvalukkendru Oru Manamas Meena1971FilmThayi Devaru1971FilmUttharavindri Ulle Vaaas Janaki1970FilmC.I.D. Rajanna1970FilmDharma Daataas Padma1970FilmKaadhal Jyothi1970FilmVilaiyaattu Pillaias Indu1970FilmSamaj Ko Badal Daloas Vimla1969FilmSivandha Mannas Chitralekha, princess of Vasanthapuri1969FilmShanti Nilayam1968FilmKodungalloorammaas Thattathi1968FilmTeen Bahuraniyan1968FilmVeeranjaneyaas Sulochana1968FilmManchi Kutumbamas Sharada1967FilmAve Kalluas Susila "Susi"1967FilmSri Krishnavataramas Satyabhama1967FilmPrivate Masteras Sundari1967FilmMarapurani Katha1967FilmAthey Kangalas Suseela1967FilmThangaias Lalitha1967FilmBama Vijayamas Seetha1967FilmFarzas Kamla1966FilmNavaratri1966FilmKodimalaras Parvathi1965FilmVeerabhimanyuas Uttara1965FilmAatma Gowravam1964FilmKadhalikka Neramillaias Kanchana, a B.Sc. graduate1963FilmSnapaka Yohannan1960FilmBhatti Vikramarkaas Goddess Kaali1960FilmUmmaas Khadeeja1950FilmPrasannaas Kalyani—FilmDavid Reddy