Khushbu is an Indian actress who has predominantly worked in Tamil language films, in addition to Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada language films. She has appeared in more than 200 films.
As actress
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Dharmathin Thalaivan | Devi | ||
| 1989 | Varusham 16 | Radhika | ||
| 1989 | Vetri Vizha | Jaya | ||
| 1990 | Paattukku Naan Adimai | |||
| 1990 | Kizhakku Vasal | Selvi | ||
| 1990 | Naanum Indha Ooruthan | |||
| 1990 | Aarathi Edungadi | Meera | ||
| 1990 | My Dear Marthandan | Rani | ||
| 1990 | Thalattu Padava | Narmadha | ||
| 1990 | Enkitta Mothathe | Saroja | ||
| 1990 | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Shalini Shivaraman | ||
| 1990 | Nadigan | Geetha | ||
| 1991 | Chinna Thambi | Nandhini | Won—Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
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| 1991 | Vigneshwar | Ramya Rajendran | ||
| 1991 | Iravu Sooriyan | |||
| 1991 | Kizhakku Karai | Mahalakshmi | ||
| 1991 | Nattukku Oru Nallavan | Rekha | ||
| 1991 | Bramma | Jennifer | ||
| 1992 | Mannan | Meena | ||
| 1992 | Rickshaw Mama | Gauri | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
| 1992 | Pandithurai | Muthulakshmi | ||
| 1992 | Singaravelan | Sumathi | ||
| 1992 | Sevagan | Anjali | ||
| 1992 | Idhu Namma Bhoomi | Nandhini | ||
| 1992 | Annamalai | Subu | ||
| 1992 | Amma Vanthachu | Nandini | ||
| 1992 | Naalaya Seidhi | Anu | ||
| 1992 | Pandiyan | Rekha | ||
| 1993 | Maravan | Thangathai | ||
| 1993 | Purusha Lakshanam | Abhirami (Ammu) | ||
| 1993 | Uthama Raasa | Meenakshi / Meena | ||
| 1993 | Dharma Seelan | Durga | ||
| 1993 | Kathirukka Neramillai | Bhavani | ||
| 1993 | Prathap | Anjali | ||
| 1993 | Rojavai Killathe | Anu | ||
| 1993 | Vedan | Usha | ||
| 1993 | Captain Magal | Sriranjini | ||
| 1993 | Jathi Malli | Sriranjini | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
| 1993 | Nam Nattu Rajakkal | Priya | ||
| 1994 | Indhu | Herself | Special appearance | |
| 1994 | Vaa Magale Vaa | Uma | ||
| 1994 | Manasu Rendum Pudhusu | Lakshmi | ||
| 1994 | Nattamai | Lakshmi | Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
| 1994 | Vanaja Girija | Vanaja | ||
| 1995 | Chinna Vathiyar | Janaki | ||
| 1995 | Karuppu Nila | Nandhini | ||
| 1995 | Murai Maman | Indhu | ||
| 1995 | Nattupura Pattu | Parijatham | ||
| 1995 | Varraar Sandiyar | Meena | ||
| 1995 | En Pondatti Nallava | Radhika | ||
| 1995 | Kolangal | Ganga | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress Nominated, Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil |
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| 1995 | Muthukulikka Vaariyala | |||
| 1995 | Thedi Vandha Raasa | Devi | ||
| 1995 | Paattu Padava | Herself | Guest appearance | |
| 1996 | Enakkoru Magan Pirappan | Swathi | ||
| 1996 | Irattai Roja | Priya | Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil | |
| 1996 | Muthukulikka Vaariyala | |||
| 1996 | Gopala Gopala | Usha | ||
| 1997 | Ettupatti Rasa | Pandiyamma | ||
| 1997 | Thaali Pudhusu | Seetha | ||
| 1997 | Kalyana Vaibhogam | Ramya | ||
| 1997 | Paththini | Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize | ||
| 1997 | Vasuki | Special appearance | ||
| 1998 | Color Kanavugal | Pooja | ||
| 1998 | Thulli Thirintha Kaalam | Kausalya | ||
| 1998 | Ponnu Velayira Bhoomi | Pushpa | ||
| 1998 | Veera Thalattu | |||
| 1998 | Jolly | |||
| 1998 | Kalyana Galatta | Jennifer | ||
| 1998 | Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen | Herself | Special appearance | |
| 1998 | Simmarasi | Sivagami | ||
| 1998 | Veeram Vilanja Mannu | Seven Amma | ||
| 1998 | Guru Paarvai | Shanthi | ||
| 1999 | Ponnu Veetukaran | Mrs. Jeeva | ||
| 1999 | Unnai Thedi | Special appearance | ||
| 1999 | Ullathai Killathe | |||
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | Mrs. Arunachalam | ||
| 1999 | Viralukketha Veekkam | Suguna | ||
| 1999 | Malabar Police | Chinnaswamy's wife | ||
| 1999 | Minsara Kanna | Indira Devi | ||
| 1999 | Manaivikku Mariyadhai | Tribal girl | ||
| 1999 | Kudumba Sangili | |||
| 2000 | Alaipayuthey | Meena | Cameo appearance | |
| 2000 | Koodi Vazhnthal Kodi Nanmai | Meenakshi | ||
| 2000 | Magalirkkaga | Bhavani | ||
| 2000 | Puratchikkaaran | |||
| 2000 | Unnai Kann Theduthey | Vaidehi | ||
| 2000 | Chinna Chinna Kannile | Rathi | ||
| 2000 | Krodham 2 | Latha | ||
| 2000 | Karisakattu Poove | Aandal | ||
| 2000 | Simmasanam | Mrs. Sakthivel | ||
| 2000 | Veeranadai | Mallika | ||
| 2001 | Kaatrukkenna Veli | Lakshmi | ||
| 2001 | Vinnukkum Mannukkum | Lakshmi | ||
| 2002 | Sri Bannari Amman | Special appearance | ||
| 2006 | June R | Amudha | ||
| 2005 | Vetrivel Sakthivel | Kamatchi | ||
| 2005 | Power of Women | Jyothi | ||
| 2007 | Vegam | Selvi | ||
| 2007 | Pazhani | Karpagambal | ||
| 2007 | Periyar | Maniammai | ||
| 2008 | Kuselan | Herself | Special appearance in song "Cinema Cinema" | |
| 2009 | Villu | Herself | Special appearance | |
| 2009 | Satrumun Kidaitha Thagaval | Dr.Radha | ||
| 2010 | Vaadaa | Herself | Special appearance | |
| 2011 | Ponnar Shankar | Thamarai | ||
| 2011 | Ilaignan | Valiyammayi | ||
| 2013 | Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru | Herself | Special appearance | |
| 2015 | Aambala | Herself | Special appearance in the song "Aye Aye Aye" | |
| 2016 | Aranmanai 2 | Herself | Special appearance in the song "Amman" | |
| 2017 | Oh Andha Naatkal | Meena | Unreleased | |
| 2018 | Traffic Ramasamy | Herself | Special appearance | |
| 2021 | Annaatthe | Angayarkanni | [1] | |
| 2022 | Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee | Herself | Special appearance | |
| TBA | Haraa | [2] | ||
| Thalapathy 66 | [3] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Kaliyuga Pandavulu | Bharathi | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| Captain Nagarjun | Radha | ||
| 1987 | Trimurtulu | Julie | |
| Bharatamlo Arjunudu | Sensational Subhadra | ||
| Kirai Dada | Rekha | ||
| Marana Homam | Kamala | ||
| 1988 | Chinnodu Peddodu | Kavitha | |
| Prema Kireetam | — | ||
| Chinni Krishnudu | — | ||
| Aatma Katha | — | ||
| Jeevana Jyothi | Noorjahan | ||
| 1990 | Guru Sishyulu | Chithra | |
| Alajadi | Priya | ||
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti | Rekha | |
| 1993 | Pekata Papa Rao | Uma | |
| 2006 | Stalin | Jhansi | |
| 2007 | Yamadonga | Yama's Wife | |
| 2008 | Kathanayakudu | film actress | Special appearance in song "Cinema Cinema" |
| 2018 | Agnyaathavaasi | Indrani Bhargav | |
| 2022 | Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu | Vakula | [4] |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Uncle Bun | Geetha Krishnan |
| 1993 | Yaadavam | Anjana |
| 1994 | Manathe Kottaram | Kushboo (Herself) |
| 1995 | Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka | Hema |
| 1997 | Anubhoothi | Uthara |
| 1998 | Elavamkodu Desam | Ammalu, Unikkoman's wife |
| 1999 | Stalin Sivadas | Dr.Manjula |
| 1999 | Prem Poojari | Herself |
| 1999 | Independence | Sridevi IPS |
| 2005 | Chandrolsavam | Dr. Durga |
| 2006 | Kaiyoppu | Padma |
| 2008 | Magic Lamp | Cameo Appearance |
| 2010 | Pranchiyettan & the Saint | Dr. Omana |
| 2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Raja Mallika |
| 2013 | Cowboy | Revathy Menon |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Ranadheera | Radha |
| 1988 | Anjada Gandu | Asha |
| 1989 | Yuga Purusha | Chithra |
| 1989 | Premagni | |
| 1989 | Hrudaya Geethe | Asha |
| 1989 | Thaaligagi | |
| 1989 | Gagana | Asha/Gagana |
| 1989 | Rudra | |
| 1989 | Kaliyuga Bheema | |
| 1989 | Onti Salaga | |
| 1990 | Pundara Ganda | |
| 1993 | Abhijith | |
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti | Rekha |
| 1996 | Palegara | |
| 1996 | Jeevanadhi | Kaveri |
| 1999 | Maha Edabidangi | |
| 2000 | Chamundi | Tejaswini |
| 2001 | Aunty Preethse | |
| 2005 | Magic Ajji | Queen Rajeshwari Devi, Ajji |
| 2010 | Janani | Cameo appearance |
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | The Burning Train | Child Artist |
| 1980 | Thodisi Bewafali | Nandu (Child Artist) |
| 1981 | Lawaaris | Young Mohini (Child Artist) |
| 1981 | Aapas Ki Baat | Roshni (Child Artist) |
| 1981 | Kaalia | Rina (Child Artist) |
| 1981 | Poonam | Young Poonam (Child Artist) |
| 1981 | Naseeb | (Child Artist) |
| 1982 | Dard ka Rishta | Child Artist |
| 1982 | Bemisal | Child Artist |
| 1982 | Raaste Pyar Ke | Anu (Child Artist) |
| 1985 | Jaanoo | Bittu |
| 1985 | Meri Jung | Komal Varma |
| 1985 | Ghar Mein Ram Gali Mein Shyam | Munni |
| 1986 | Patton Ki Bazi | Preet Oberoi |
| 1986 | Tan-Badan | Gauri |
| 1990 | Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin | Sonu |
| 1991 | Shanti Kranti | Rekha |
| 1992 | Prem Daan | Seema |
She is known for the TV game show Jackpot[5] and the serials Kalki, Janani Kungumam, Nandini and Lakshmi Stores.[6] Khushbu has also appeared as a judge on the reality shows, Maanada Mayilada, Azhagiya Thamizh Maghan and Junior Super Stars.
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Chinna Chinna Aasai - Uravu | Sun TV | Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Arthamulla Uravugal | Doordarshan | |||
| 2001–2002 | Marumagal | Vijay TV | [7] | ||
| 2002–2003 | Janani | Sun TV | |||
| 2003–2004 | Kungumam | Charu | |||
| 2004–2007 | Kalki | Kalki | Jaya TV | ||
| 2008–2009 | Namma Kudumbam | Radha / Aseema | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2009–2010 | Rudra | Rudra | Zee Tamil | ||
| 2012–2014 | Paartha Gnabagam Illayo | Oviya | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2015 | Pasamalar | Herself | Sun TV | Special Appearance | |
| 2017–2018 | Nandini | Parvathi | Sun TV Udaya TV |
Tamil Kannada |
[8] |
| 2018–2020 | Lakshmi Stores | Mahalakshmi | Sun TV Gemini TV |
Tamil Telugu |
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| 2019 | Roja | Sun TV | Tamil | Special Appearance | |
| Nandini | Parvathi | Udaya TV | Kannada | Special Appearance | |
| 2021 | Jothi | Sivagami | Sun TV | Tamil | |
| Gokulathil Seethai | Dr. Mangalam | Zee Tamil | Special Appearance[9] | ||
| 2022–Present | Meera | Dr. Meera | Colors Tamil | [10] |
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2002 | Kodeeshwari | Anchor | Tamil | Jaya TV | |
| 2002–2010 | Jackpot | ||||
| 2007–2010 | Maanada Mayilada season 3-5 | Judge | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2010 | Poova Thalaiya | Anchor | |||
| Jodi Number One: Season 5 | Judge | Vijay TV | |||
| Azhagiya Tamil Magan | |||||
| 2012–2013 | Maanada Mayilada season 7-8 | Kalaignar TV | |||
| 2013 | Get Ready | Anchor | Telugu | ETV | |
| Acham Thavir | Tamil | Thanthi TV | |||
| 2014 | Namma Veetu Mahalakshmi | Zee Tamil | |||
| Ninaithale Inikkum | Host | Vendhar TV | |||
| 2015 | Uggram Ujjwalam | Judge | Malayalam | Mazhavil Manorama | [11] |
| 2015–2016 | Simply Khushbu | Anchor | Tamil | Zee Tamil | sequel to Ninaithale Inikkum |
| 2016 | Junior Super Star | Judge | |||
| 2016–2017 | Nijangal | Anchor | Sun TV | ||
| 2018 | Lakshmi Stores Arimuga Vizha | Herself | |||
| 2019 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | |||
| 2019/ 2020 |
Comedy Stars season 2 | Judge | Malayalam | Asianet | [12] |
| 2020 | Vanakkam Tamizha | Guest | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2021–2022 | Dance Vs Dance Season 2 | Judge | Tamil | Colors Tamil | [13] |
| 2021 | Annaatthe Sirappu Nigazhchi | Herself | Sun TV | ||
| 2022 | Pottikku Potti | Participant | Colors Tamil | ||
| Drama Juniors Season 4 | Guest | Kannada | Zee Kannada |
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sondhame Endrallum | Producer | Sun TV | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Chinna Chinna Aasai - Uravu | Director | |||
| 2022–Present | Meera | Writer | Colors Tamil | [14] |
As actress
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