Widely considered her career-best performance, she played Hamshavalli, a blind beggar. This role earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil .
Born on October 9, 1983, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Pooja began her acting career at a young age. She made her debut in the Tamil film industry with the movie "Nilavambal" in 1998. Her breakthrough performance came in 2001 with the film "Chandala Chenniga," which earned her critical acclaim.
(2009) : Widely considered her career-best performance, where she played , a blind beggar. Vidiyum Munn
(2005) : An ensemble romance that became a sleeper hit, featuring her alongside Shaam and Arya.