Since then she has been noted for her 'mother' roles in films most notably Raam, Thavamai Thavamirundhu and Em Magan in the mid-2000s.

During 2006 she appeared in family-drama serial Mugangal, which aired on Sun TV.Īfter a break from films she made a comeback in 2003 Tamil film Alai opposite Raghuvaran as Silambarasan 's mother. However, in 2000 she appeared playing the lead role in the comedy television series, Veettukku Veedu Lootty, and subsequently accepted some supporting roles in other projects.

In 1996 almost during the end of her career as a lead actress she debuted in Kannada cinema in Appaji.Īfter marriage in 1995, she quit from acting. She made her first Telugu appearance in 1988 film Neerajanam her Malayalam debut was a year later in the 1989 film Artham starring opposite Mamooty.

Nayakan, as the female lead opposite Kamal Haasan in 1987. In 1996 almost during the end of her career as a lead actress she debuted in Kannada cinema in Appaji. She had proved her social commitment by setting aside a contribution for the Kerala government’s flood relief fund from the money she saved for her treatment expenses, he said.Saranya made her Tamil debut in Mani Ratnam's production Nayakan, as the female lead opposite Kamal Haasan in 1987. With multiple surgeries pushing her into a financial crunch, her peers in the industry had pitched in for help.Ĭondoling her death, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said her courageous fight against cancer gave hope and inspiration for society. She acted in films including Chotta Mumbai and Thalappavu. Saranya gained a following among the television-viewing public in the State with her roles in serials like Harichandanam and Manthrakodi. She was diagnosed with COVID-19 recently, following which her health worsened, with complications including pneumonia. She was 35.ĭiagnosed with a rare form of brain tumour around a decade back, the actor has been in and out of hospitals, undergoing several surgeries. Popular TV serial actor underwent surgeries for brain tumour, COVID-19 worsened her health (ads1)Īctor Saranya Sasi, who became popular through television serials and later made appearances in a handful of mainstream Malayalam films, passed away here on Monday noon, due to post-COVID-19 health complications.

Saranya Serial Artist Cancer