Chithra | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 May 1965[1] |
| Died | 21 August 2021 (aged 56)[2][3] |
| Other names | Shruti Chithra Nallennai Chithra[citation needed] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1981–2020 |
| Spouse |
Vijayaraghavan (m. 1990–2021) |
| Children | 1 |
Chithra (21 May 1965 – 21 August 2021) was an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam cinema.[4][5] She had acted in more than 100 films.[citation needed] She acted along with Prem Nazir and Mohanlal in her first film Aattakalasam in 1983.[6] She was nicknamed "Nallennai Chithra" because of the fame she attained with the advertisement of an oil company she had acted in.[7]
She was born as second child among three children to Madhavan and Devi at Kochi in 1965. She has an elder sister Deepa and a younger sister, Divya. She studied at ICF Higher secondary school, Chennai.[8] She studied until tenth grade and could not continue her studies since she became busy with movies by then.
She was married to Vijayaraghavan since 1990. They have a daughter, Mahalakshmi born in 1992. She retired from films after her marriage. She resided at Saligramam, Chennai with her family. She acted in Tamil serials.[9] She died on 21 August 2021 in Chennai due to a sudden cardiac arrest.[10]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Kalyanappanthal | ||
| 1977 | Anugraham | Student in the song | Uncredited role |
| 1981 | Valarthumrugangal | Girl in the circus | Uncredited role |
| 1983 | Aattakalasam | Marykutty | Debut film |
| 1984 | Sandarbham | ||
| Ivide Ingane | Rema | ||
| Anthassu | |||
| Paavam Poornima | Susheela | ||
| 1985 | Makan Ente Makan | ||
| Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare | |||
| Ottayan | |||
| Katha Ithuvare | Soosie | ||
| Manya Mahajanangale | Vimala | ||
| Uyarum Njan Nadake | Rajani | ||
| Pathamudayam | Amminikutty | ||
| Aazhi | |||
| Vasantha Sena | Nandini | ||
| Oduvil Kittiya Vartha | |||
| Thozhil Allengil Jail | |||
| Kothi Theerumvare | |||
| Jwalanam | |||
| 1986 | Atham Chithira Chothy | ||
| Kaveri | |||
| Nimishangal | Ravi's wife | ||
| Annoru Ravil | Gayathri | ||
| Panchagni | Sarada | ||
| Onnu Randu Moonnu | Club Dancer | ||
| Shobhraj | Ayisha | ||
| 1987 | Kaiyethum Doorath | Veena | |
| 1988 | Mukthi | Jayasree Nair | |
| 1989 | Asthikal Pookkunnu | Rajamma | |
| Prabhaatham Chuvanna Theruvil | Thulasi | ||
| Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha | Kunjnooli | ||
| 1990 | Parampara | Mary Lawrence | |
| Kalikkalam | Ramani | ||
| Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu | Padma | ||
| Rajavazhcha | Amminikutty | ||
| Malayogom | Rosely | ||
| 1991 | Aavanikunnile Kinnaripookkal | ||
| Kakkathollayiram | Radhika | ||
| Koodikazhcha | Mollykutty | ||
| Orutharam Randutharam Moonnutharam | Lekha | ||
| Irikku M.D. Akathundu | Sujatha | ||
| Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam | Susan | ||
| Kankettu | Shyama | ||
| Kadalorakkaattu | Cicily | ||
| Amaram | Chandrika | ||
| Parallel College | Sudha | ||
| Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu | |||
| 1992 | Manthrikacheppu | Sabu's wife | |
| Naadody | Susheela | ||
| Adhwaytham | Karthyani | ||
| Mahan | Beevi | ||
| 1993 | Thalamura | Doctor | |
| Ponnuchami | Kanakam | ||
| Ekalvyan | Hemambaram | ||
| Devaasuram | Subhadramma | ||
| Ammayane Sathyam | Margarette | ||
| Sowbhagyam | |||
| Patheyam | Padmini | ||
| 1994 | Rudraksham | Doctor | |
| Dollar | Thankamma | ||
| Kadal | Kochu Mary | ||
| Commissioner | Adv. Sreelatha Varma | ||
| Chief Minister K. R. Gowthami | Anitha | ||
| 1995 | Special Squad | Alice | |
| Saadaram | Malathi | ||
| Prayikkara Pappan | Sarasu | ||
| Chaithanyam | Sreedevi | ||
| 1996 | Swarnakireedam | ||
| 1997 | Ikkareyanente Manasam | Pankajakshi | |
| Adivaram | Vijayamma Thamburatti | ||
| Rishyasringan | Molly teacher | ||
| Rajathanthram | Seethalakshmi | ||
| Aaraam Thampuran | Thottathil Meenakshi | ||
| 1998 | Manthri Maalikayil Manasammatham | Jayakumari | |
| Manthri Kochamma | Dr. Maheswari Warrier | ||
| Kallu Kondoru Pennu | Pankajam | ||
| 1999 | Bharya Veettil Paramasukham | Puthooramvettil Durgadevi | |
| Ustaad | Ambika | ||
| Mazhavillu | Kathreena | ||
| 2000 | Mister Butler | Mrs. Vijayan | |
| 2001 | Censor | ||
| Soothradharan | Ranimma | ||
| 2002 | Aabharanachaarthu |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Apoorva Raagangal | Child artist | |
| 1978 | Aval Appadithan | Young Manju | Child artist |
| 1981 | Raja Paarvai | Sulochana | |
| 1982 | Auto Raja | Raja's sister | |
| 1984 | En Uyir Nanba | Santhi | |
| 1986 | Krodham | Subha | |
| Rasigan Oru Rasigai | Remya | ||
| 1987 | Chinna Poove Mella Pesu | ||
| Manathil Urudhi Vendum | Chitra | ||
| Oorkavalan | Mallika | ||
| 1988 | En Thangachi Padichava | Lakshmi | |
| 1989 | Enga Veettu Deivam | Jancy | |
| Valudhu Kalai Vaithu Vaa | Latchmi | ||
| Thalaippu Seithigal | |||
| Ninaivu Chinnam | Thangam | ||
| Manidhan Marivittan | Tamilarasi | ||
| Thiruppu Munai | Chitra | ||
| 1990 | Ethir Kaatru | Geetha | |
| Vellaiya Thevan | Pournamma | ||
| Adhisaya Manithan | Kousalya | ||
| Enakkoru Neethi | |||
| Engal Swamy Ayyappan | |||
| 60 Naal 60 Nimidam | Asha | ||
| 1991 | Naadu Adhai Naadu | Anjali | |
| Putham Pudhu Payanam | Nurse | ||
| Cheran Pandian | Parimalam | ||
| Puthiya Natchathiram | Gaadha | [11] | |
| 1992 | Pondatti Rajyam | Bharathi's sister | |
| Chinnavar | Ponni | ||
| 1993 | Paarambariyam | Vimala | |
| Pathini Penn | |||
| 1994 | Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru | Mrs. Vikramadityan | |
| Magudikkaran | Thangam | ||
| Muthal Manaivi | Kannamma | ||
| Madhumathii | Rathi teacher | ||
| 1995 | Periya Kudumbam | Shanthi | |
| 1996 | Gopala Gopala | Meenakshi | |
| Rajali | Latchmi | ||
| Ilamai Rojakkal | Asha's mother | ||
| 2001 | Kabadi Kabadi | Landlord mami | |
| 2005 | Kadhal Seiya Virumbu | Nithika's mother | |
| 2020 | Bell Bottom | ||
| En Sangathu Aala Adichavan Evanda | Deivanai |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Amavasya Chandrudu | Sulochana | |
| 1983 | Gaaju Bommalu | - | |
| 1986 | Padaharella Ammayi | - | |
| 1988 | Neti Swatantram | Baby | |
| 1988 | Indra Dhanassu | Aruna | |
| 1988 | Chattamtho Chadarangam | Bhanu | |
| 2005 | Preminchaka | Nikita's mother |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Sundara Swapnagalu | Kamala | |
| 1988 | Krishna Mechida Radhe | Radha | |
| 1990 | Ajay Vijay | Radha |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Razia | ||
| 1984 | Ek Nai Paheli |