Meena's transition to lead roles began in 1991 with En Rasavin Manasile (Tamil) and Seetharamayya Gari Manavaralu (Telugu), both of which were massive successes.

Her role as Ranganayaki opposite Rajinikanth remains a fan favorite and earned her the Cinema Express Award for Best Actress. Avvai Shanmugi (1996): A popular comedy with Kamal Haasan.

Critically acclaimed for her mature and subtle performance. Suryavamsam (1998): A major commercial hit. Telugu & Malayalam Cinema Highlights

A hit Malayalam film alongside Mohanlal. Friends (1999): A memorable Malayalam multi-starrer. Recent Career & The Drishyam Phenomenon

A blockbuster that established her stardom in the Telugu industry.

One of her earliest appearances in a critically acclaimed drama.

Meena made her acting debut at the age of five in the Tamil film Nenjangal (1982). She quickly became a household name through several notable child artist roles:

Sumangali (1983), Thiruppam (1984), and Lakshmi Vanthachu (1986).