Reshma

Reshma (1978/1979 – 21 June 2021) was an Indian actress who appeared in the Tamil cinema.

Career Born as Shanthi, she adopted the stage name of Reshma and made her debut with Kizhakku Mugam (1996) alongside Karthik. The success of the film meant she was signed on to appear in Kalanjiyam's Poomani (1996), and also briefly shot for Nandha featuring Ramki, which did not get completed. Another film titled Aththai Ponnu alongside Vignesh was also shelved during shoot in 1997.

Reshma also signed on to play the title role in Vennila to appear alongside Ajith Kumar, Vignesh and Amar Siddique. Though the film began production works in 1996, it was duly delayed due to financial problems with the film finally releasing with the title Ennai Thalatta Varuvala in March 2003.

Personal life Reshma married actor Hamsavardhan, her co-star from Vadagupatti Maapillai (2001). The couple had two sons and a daughter.

Death Reshma died aged 42 on 21 June 2021, following complications caused by COVID-19.

Filmography Year Film Role Language Notes 1996 Kizhakku Mugam Poongodi Tamil 1996 Poomani Pottu Tamil 1997 Anna Andre Nammanna Rukku Kannada 1997 Killikurishile Kudumbamela Rose Mary Malayalam 1998 Amar Akbar Anthony Swathi Kannada 1998 Ulta Palta Swathi Telugu 1999 Drona Radha Kannada 1999 Maravathe Kanmaniye Rasathi Tamil 2000 Nee Enthan Vaanam Meenu Tamil 2000 Jee Boomba Kannada 2000 Poli Bhava Kannada 2000 Hagalu Vesha Seetha Kannada 2001 Vadagupatti Maapillai Vadivu (Jeena) Tamil 2001 Sravu Kasthuri Malayalam 2001 Nagaravadhu Malayalam 2003 Ennai Thalatta Varuvala Vennila Tamil

Television Year TV Series Role Language Notes 2001-2002 Alaigal Sowmya Vijay Tamil TV Serial (Replaced by Sri Durga)