Post-2000, Meena shifted to more mature roles and became the most beloved anchor on Kollywood television.

From 2005 onwards, Meena conquered the small screen as the host of the reality show Jackpot and later as a judge on Super Singer. Her YouTube popular videos from this era are not just films but television clips:

While she is not the leading lady in every film anymore, Meena has successfully transitioned to character roles (mothers, aunts) and television. She recently appeared in Poikkal Kuthirai (2022) and remains active on Instagram, where her throwback posts go viral instantly. She also runs a popular YouTube channel where she shares cooking and lifestyle videos with her husband, Vidyasagar.

While Meena is a traditional actress, her work has found a massive second life on digital platforms. Here is a breakdown of the types of "Popular Videos" fans search for.

Meena has the rare distinction of having acted opposite every major Tamil star—Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijayakanth, Prabhu, and later, Ajith and Vijay.

1. Meena & Rajinikanth: Their pairing in Yejaman (1993) and Muthu (1995) is legendary.

2. Meena & Kamal Haasan: Avvai Shanmugi (1996) is a landmark film. Meena played the daughter to Kamal’s disguised father. Her emotional scenes and the chemistry in the song "Rukku Rukku" are wildly popular on YouTube.

3. Meena & Vijay: Poove Unakkaga (1996) was Vijay’s breakthrough romantic hit. Meena played the demure, mute village girl, Vasanthi. The climax emotional scene (where Vijay’s character realizes she can speak) is one of the most viewed Tamil scenes on YouTube, crossing millions of views.

4. Meena & Ajith: Vaali (1999) is a psychological thriller. While Simran played the glamorous role, Meena played the traditional wife caught between twin brothers. The intense confrontation scenes are a favorite among video editors.

Before becoming a leading lady, Meena was a successful child artist. Her most iconic role during this period remains a touchstone in Tamil cinema history.