Sheela Rajkumar is an talented Indian actress. She was born on 14 June 1992 in Jayankondam, Ariyalur, Tamil Nadu, India. The popular actress, Sheela Rajkumar began her artistic journey with the Chennai-based theatre group Koothu-P-Pattarai, where she honed her acting skills through stage performances. Her early screen work included appearances in short films for Kalaignar TV’s reality show Naalaya Iyakunar, which provided her with valuable on-screen experience.

In 2016, Sheela made her film debut with a small role in Arivazhagan’s Aarathu Sinam. Her breakthrough came with the independent film To Let, which was screened at various international film festivals between 2017 and 2018 before its theatrical release in 2019. The film went on to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil, earning her widespread appreciation for her nuanced performance.

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She then transitioned to television, playing the lead role in the Tamil serial Azhagiya Tamil Magal on Zee Tamil, which made her a familiar face among TV audiences. In 2018, Sheela appeared in the thriller Asuravadham and followed it with notable roles in Namma Veettu Pillai and the critically acclaimed Malayalam film Kumbalangi Nights (2019).

In 2020, she portrayed the title role in Draupathi, a film criticized for its regressive caste politics, though Sheela later clarified she was unaware of its ideological stance. In contrast, her 2021 performance in Mandela, a sharp political satire against caste discrimination, was widely praised, solidifying her reputation as a bold and talented actress willing to explore complex social themes.