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Saranya made her Tamil debut in Mani Ratnam's Godfatheresque production, Nayagan opposite Kamal Haasan in 1987, in which she performed the lead female character. The film, which went on to become a huge success.

She made her Telugu debut through 1988 film "Neerajanam".

Subsequently, she debuted Malayalam through 1989 film Artham starring oppotise Mamooty.

In 1996 almost during the end of her career as a lead actress she debuted in Kannada cinema through Appaji.

After marriage in 1995, she refused to take up any film offers. In 2000, however, she was offered the lead role in the comedy television series, Veettukku Veedu Lootty, which she has accepted. Subsequently, she decided to accept some good offers, enacting supporting roles. Since then she has appeared in many films in supporting roles most notably Raam, Thavamai Thavamirundhu and Em Magan in mid-2000's.

Her performance as Veerayi, a widowed mother torn between love and possessiveness, in the 2010 film Thenmerku Paruvakaatru – incidentally her 100th release – ultimately fetched her the National Film Award for Best Actress.

Her major breakthrough was 2005 Tamil film Thavamai Thavamirundhu after which she established herself as a prominent and leading actress in south India.

As of 2014 she was the only actress to be paid highest salary for playing mother roles in south Indian film industry.

Apart from her usual mother roles, she has also played Negative role in the film Achamindri(2016).

She has made her mark as the Amma of Kollywood, predominantly playing mother roles with élan.

Saranya is the daughter of famous Malayalam film director A. B. Raj who had directed over 75 films starring big stars.He had also directed 2 Tamil films. She is married to actor-director Ponvannanj. The couple has 2 daughters.

National Film Awards

• 2011—Best Actress for Thenmerku Paruvakaatru

Tamil Nadu State Film Awards

• 2006 – Best Supporting Actress for Em Magan
• 2010 – Best Supporting Actress for Kalavani

Filmfare Awards

• 2005 – Winner—Best Supporting Actress for Thavamai Thavamirundhu
• 2006 – Winner—Best Supporting Actress for Em Magan
• 2010 – Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress - Telugu for Puli
• 2011 – Winner—Best Supporting Actress for Thenmerku Paruvakaatru^[6]
• 2012 – Winner—Best Supporting Actress for Neerparavai & Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
• 2014 – Nominated–Best Supporting Actress - Tamil for Velaiyilla Pattathari
• 2016 – Nominated–Best Supporting Actress - Tamil for Kodi

South Indian International Movie Awards

• 2013 – Winner—Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Neerparavai
• 2014 – Nominated–Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Kutti Puli
• 2015 – Winner—Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Velaiyilla Pattathari

Vijay Awards

• 2011 – Winner—Best Supporting Actress for Thenmerku Paruvakaatru
• 2015 – Nominated–Best Supporting Actress for Velaiyilla Pattathari

Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards

• 2011 - Winner-Best Supporting Actress for Thenmerku Paruvakaatru
• 2013 - Winner-Best Supporting Actress for Oru Kal Oru Kannadi
• 2014 - Nominated-Best Supporting Actress forVelaiyilla Pattathari

Edison Awards

• 2011 - Winner-Best Supporting Actress for Thenmerku Paruvakaatru

JFW Awards

• 2014 - Women Achiever of the year

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●Veetuku Veedu Looty(Lead role)-2000