Shanthi Williams is an Indian film and television actress who has played supporting roles in various Tamil and Malayalam movies and serials.^[1]

Apr 26, 2019  Metti Oli (The vibrance of metti, an ornament worn by married women) is a Tamilsoap opera that aired Monday through Friday on Sun TV for 811 episodes. The Metti Oli team has been awarded several awards, including the. Metti Oli (lit. Toe ring vibrance) is an Indian Tamil-language soap opera that aired Monday through Friday on Sun TV for 811 episodes. The Metti Oli team has been awarded several awards, including the Kalaimamani from the Tamilnadu State Government.The show had reruns on Moon TV from September 2018 and on Sun TV from 1 April 2020 during the coronavirus lockdown.

Career[edit]

Williams came into the industry as a child artist at the age of 12. Williams started her acting in 1970 with the film, Vietnam Veedu. She started doing television serials from 1999, playing second lead and supporting roles. She is best known for her role as the traditional mother in the serial Metti Oli.^[2][3]

She was awarded the Best Actress in a negative role by director K. Balachander for her performance in Thendral where she played the role of Tamizharasu's mother.

She has acted in many Tamil and Malayalam films as well as serials.^[4]

Personal life[edit]

Shanthi Williams was born at Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu to Malayali parents. She married a Malayali cameraman J. Williams in 1979.^[5] They have 4 children.^[4]

Filmography[edit]

Tamil[edit]

• Naan Avalai Sandhitha Pothu (2019)
• Papanasam (2015) - Rani's mother
• Amma Ammamma (2014)
• Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal (2013) - Gunasekhar's Mother
• Aachariyangal (2012) - Vaani
• Kannukulle (2009) - Gnanaprakasam's wife
• Odum Meghangale (2008)
• Cheena Thaana 001 (2007) - Governor's wife
• Ammuvagiya Naan (2007) - Gowrishankar's Mother
• Oru Ponnu Oru Paiyan (2007) -
• Pasa Kiligal (2006) -
• Anniyan (2005) - Susheela
• Maanasthan (2004)
• Aaytha Ezhuthu (2004) - Selvanayagam's wife
• Nadhi Karaiyinile (2003)
• Thirumalai (2003) - Thirumalai's mother
• Parthiban Kanavu (2003) - Parthiban's mother
• Kaiyodu Kai (2003)
• Roja Kootam (2002) - Akash's Mother
• Manadhai Thirudivittai (2001) - Indhu's Mother
• 12B (2001) as Shakthi's Mother
• Alli Thanda Vaanam (2001)
• Poovellam Un Vasam (2001)
• Lovely (2001) - Nivetha's Mother
• Dumm Dumm Dumm (2001)
• Friends - Padmini's father's friend's wife
• Snegithiye (2000) - College Principal
• Vaanavil (2000) - Priya's mother
• Unakkaga Mattum (2000) - Mangalam
• Jodi (1999) - Kannan's mother
• Suyamvaram (1999) - Pallavan's Mother
• Sollamale (1998)
• Kaadhale Nimmadhi (1998)
• Aahaa Enna Porutham (1997) - Mangalam
• Poove Unakkaga (1996)
• Kizhakku Mugam (1996)
• Karuppu Nila (1995)
• Gentleman (1993)
• Nenjathai Killathe (1980) - Viji's sister-in-law Mala
• Moodu Pani (1980) - Chandru's mother
• Panam Penn Pasam (1980)
• Manthoppu Kiliye (1979) - Lakshmi
• General Chakravarthi (1978) -
• Madhana Maaligai (1976)
• Vietnam Veedu (1970)

Malayalam[edit]

• Climax (2013) - Poonkodi's Stepmother
• Raakilipattu (2007)- College principal
• Amirtham (2006)
• Bhargavacharitham Moonam Khandam (2006)- Sophia's mother
• Yes Your Honour (2006)- Ravishankar's mother
• Palunku (2006) - Mother Superior
• Gentle Man Security (1994)
• Mahan (1992)
• Mr. Michael (1980)
• Manju Moodalmanju (1980)
• Chakravarthini (1977)
• Romeo (1976)
• Muthu (1976)
• Akkaldama (1975)
• Mucheettukalikkaarante Makal (1975)
• Nellu (1974)
• Masappadi Mathupilla (1973)
• Nirthashala (1972)

Television[edit]

References[edit]

1. ^'TV and film actress Shanthi Williams'.
2. ^The HinduNo 'Mettioli' after June Monday, 25 April 2005 'Rajamma (Shanthi Williams), the traditional mother in the family, was glorified by director Thirumurugan.'
3. ^Mythili’s century 'Mythili, a mega-serial being telecast on Kalaignar TV ( Mondays to Fridays at 1.30 pm) has completed its 100th episode. On the occasion, 24 sarees were given to women who had written best comments about the serial. Mythili stars Ajay, Suja, Shanthi Williams and Viji Kitty. Written and directed by S G Ali Khan, Mythili is produced by Dr Shridhar Naarayanan and Vijaya Sridhar.'
4. ^ ^ab'Shanthi Williams talks about her acting career and personal life'.
5. ^'சாந்தகுமாரி சாந்தி வில்லியம்ஸ் ஆனா கதை.!'. Youtube.
6. ^'`நான் எதிர்கொண்ட வலிகளும் கஷ்டங்களும் ரொம்ப அதிகம்!' - ரீ என்ட்ரி சாந்தி வில்லியம்ஸ் உருக்கம்'. Vikatan.
7. ^'Tamil TV show Pandian Stores team greets fans ahead of Pongal'. Times of India.
8. ^'Vivek Gopan to team-up with Sreelaya on new serial, Thenum Vayambum; The other casts who will play important roles are Thara Kalyan, Kottayam Rasheed, Rizabawa, Seenath, Manka Mahesh and Shanthi Williams'. Times of India.

External links[edit]

• Shanthi Williams on IMDb