If Rajini was action-romance, Kamal Haasan was intellectual-romance. Meena’s romantic storylines with Kamal were layered with moral ambiguity.

Meena, the talented and versatile actress, has been a household name in the Indian film industry for over two decades. With her captivating smile, expressive eyes, and undeniable charm, she has won the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. Throughout her illustrious career, Meena has portrayed a wide range of characters, but it's her romantic storylines that have left an indelible mark on the audience's collective consciousness.

Meena has been linked to several actors and industry professionals over the years. Some of her notable relationships include:

Some of Meena's most iconic romantic movies include:

If Rajini was devotion, Kamal Haasan was turmoil . In Avvai Shanmughi (1996), their romance is a farce of mistaken identity (she falls for his female disguise!). But in Panchathanthiram (2002), they play a married couple on the rocks—one of the most realistic depictions of marital fatigue in Tamil cinema. Their romantic storyline wasn't about flowers; it was about arguments, reconciliation, and the quiet comfort of a long-term partner. Off-screen, their rapport was equally sharp. Meena once revealed that Kamal would rewrite her dialogues on set to make her character more layered, proving their "relationship" was one of artistic respect.

This won Meena the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress. It proved she could handle dark, tragic romance—not just happy endings.