Santhakumari
Born	1957 (age 66–67) Kochi, Kerala, India
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1976–present
Spouse	Velayudhan (deceased)^[1]
Parents	Narayanan Karthyayani

Santhakumari is an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam cinema. She has acted in more than 250 films, dramas, television serials and short films.

Biography

Santhakumari was born to Narayanan and Karthyayani, as eighth child among ten children, at Kochi, Kerala.^[2]^{[unreliable source?]} She had her primary education from Thevara C.C.P.L.M High school, Ernakulam. She was married to Late Velayudhan and have two daughters. She was presented with a house named "Snehaveedu" in 2012 by Malayalam Movie Artists Assoaciation (AMMA).^[3] She received Kerala State film Award for Best Actress in 1977 for Chuvanna Vithukal.

Awards

1977 Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress – Chuvanna Vithukal
2009 World Malayalee Council India region & Kairali Channel Award
2011 Kerala Film Critics Association Awards – Chalachithra Prathibha Award

Partial filmography

Oru Ordinary Pranayam
Jannath
Peter
John Abraham
Kalanju Poya Vithu
Water Oru Parinamam
Katha Parayum Muthachan
Madhuramee Jeevitham
Maanam Thelinjathu
Nanma Niranja Umma
Kumari (2022) as Kunjamma Pillai
Nipah (2022) as
He... A Terrorist – Short film (2022)
Aquarium (2022) as Chettathi
Njan Ponmutta Idunna Poovan Kozhi – Short film
Pappantem Simontem Piller (2021)
Kaaval (2021) as Leelamma
Sara's (2021) as Servant
Chavara Pithavinte Chavarulukal (2021) as Sudhaamma
Illam (2021) as Bhavani
Makkanna (2019)
Vikruthi (2019) as Bystander
Safe (2019) as Old lady in court
Muthassikkoru Muthu (2019)
Vishudha Pusthakam (2019) as Umaiba
Soothrakkaran (2019)
Daivam Saakshi (2019) as Sethu's mother
Mr and Ms Rowdy (2019) as Valyammechi
Neeyum Njanum (2019) as Tajitha
Panthu (2019) as Sudheesh's mother
Vallikettu (2019) as Santhamma
Madhurameeyathra (2018)
Eliyammachiyude Aadyathre Christmas (2018) as Kunjannamma
Nonsense (2018) as T.P. Annamma
Shirkh (2018) as Aayisha
Kenalum Kinarum (2018)
Mattanchery (2018)
Parole (2018) as Villager
Planner (2018) as Ponnamaa
Khaleefa (2018)
Mannam Kattayum Kariyilayum (2017) as Raghu's mother
Pareeth Pandari (2017) as Officer
The Crab (2017) as Servant
Devayanam (2017)
Thoppil Joppan (2016) as Roslin's grandmother
IDI (2016) as Midwife
Leela (2016) as Chengalam Omana
Noolpaalam (2016) as Muthassi
Kaadhaantharam (2016) as Sarasamma
Wonderful Journey (2016) as Kuriakose's mother
Plus or Minus (2016) as Kalyaniyamma
Aruthe (2016)
Subhayathra (2016) - Short film
Paulettante Veedu (2016) as Santhakumari
Ottakolam (2016) as Kamakshi Amma
Pithaavinum Puthranum Parishudhaathmaavinum
Life Of Josutty (2015) Geevarghese's mother
Rudrasimhaasanam (2015) as Servant
Alif (2015) as Abu's mother
Thousand (2015) as Janakiyamma
White Boys (2015)
Nadi (2015) as Saraswathiyamma
Sarathi (2015) as Rajani's mother in law
Iruvazhi Thiriyunnidam (2015)
Namukkore Aakaasham
Ente Cinema - The Movie Festival (2015)
Moonam Naal (2015)
Iruvazhi Thiriyunnidam (2015)
Seconds (2014) as Firoz's grandmother
Nerariyathe (2014) – Short film
To Noora with Love (2014) as Sreeparvathi's grandmother
God's Own Country (2014) as Vakkachan's mother
Thomsonvilla (2014) as School Principal/Nun
1983 (2014) as Mariyamma
Iniyum Ethra Dooram (2014) as Muthassi
Ponnarayan (2014) as Raghavan's mother
Pranayakatha (2014) as Elamma
Maramkothi (2014)
Avarude Veedu (2014)
Weeping Boy (2013) as Sahadevan's mother
Cleopatra (2013) as Bhavani
Olipporu (2013) as Teacher
Pothumaappu (2013) as Sathar's mother
ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013) as Colony lady
Housefull (2013) as Leelamani
Romans (2013) as Papi's wife
Ezhamathe Varavu (2013) as Tribal Woman
Radio (2013)
Ee Adutha Kaalathu (2012) as Vishnu's mother
Madirasi (2012) as Janakiyamma
Oru Kudumba Chithram (2012) as Mallika's care taker
Parudeesa (2012) as Johny's mother
Thanichalla Njan (2012) as Antharjanam
Masters (2012) as Milan's grandmother
Thappana (2012) as Patient
Happy Durbar (2011) as Nelson's mother
Scene No.001 (2011) as Manikantan's mother
Sundara Kalyanam (2011) as Shajahan's umma
Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 (2011) as
Swargam Nine Kilometer (2011)
Dhaanam (2011)
Fiddle (2010) as Dakshayini
Holidays (2010) as Bus passenger
Kadaksham (2010) as Servant
Kadha Thudarunnu (2010) as Lasar's wife
Thaskara Lahala (2010) as Mani's mother
Njaan Sanchaari (2010) as Devassy's wife
Venalmaram (2009) as Kamalakshi
Bhagyadevatha (2009) as Nabeezumma
Meghatheertham (2009)
Gopalapuranam (2008) as Bhavaniyamma
Kanichukulangarayil CBI (2008) as Bank customer
Innathe Chintha Vishayam (2008) as Amina
Kanal Kannaadi (2008)
Kangaroo (2007) as Janamma
Sketch (2007) as Nadhiya's umma
Sooryakireedam (2007) as Januvamma
Nivedyam (2007) as Amminiyamma
Komban (2007) as Radha's mother
Smart City (2006) as Santhamma
Palunku (2006) as Lalitha
Chakkara Muthu (2006) as Servant
Mukhamariyaathe (2006) as Velu's wife
Ponumudi Puzhayorathu (2006)
Mahasamudram (2006) as Santha
Bharathchandran I.P.S.(2005) as Muslim lady
Otta Nanayam (2005) as Beggar
Hai (2005) as Sekharan's mother
The Tiger (2005) as tea shop vendor
Thaalamelam (2004) as Nun
Sathyam (2004) as Raju's mother
Rasikan (2004) as Ramabhadran's mother
Sasneham Sumithra (2004) Lady at temple
Janakeeyam (2003) as Ravi's mother
Manassinakkare (2003) as Aliyamma
Ammakilikkoodu (2003) as Inmate of the old age home
Natturajavu (2003) as Rubber tapping worker
Akhila (2002) as Sharada
Thilakam (2002) as Savithri
Jagathy Jagadeesh in Town (2002) as Nurse Santhadevi
Sthree Vesham (2002) as Swamini Amma
Njaan Raajaavu (2002) as Thomas's mother
Thamaasha Veeran (2002)
Swararaagaganga (2002)
Nakshathragal Parayathirunnathu (2001) as Devamma
Dupe Dupe Dupe (2001) as Balu's mother
Chenchaayam (2001) as Malu's mother
Raajapattam (2001)
Spiderman (2001)
Valiettan (2000) as Kuttikrishnan Nair's wife
Nishasurabhikal (2000) as Reetha
Crime File (1999) as Sr. Fisto
Auto Brothers (1999) as Aarifa
Ustaad (1999) as Devakiyamma
Janani (1999) as Eliyamma
Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (1999) as Bhavana's mother
Mangalya Pallakku (1998) as Seethalakshmi's mother
Meenathil Thalikkettu (1998) as Malathi's mother
Aanappara Achamma (1998)
Poonilamazha (1997) as Ammu
Kalyaana Unnikal (1997) as Krishnanunni's mother
Maanikyakkoodaaram (1997)
Harbour (1996) as Beevathumma
Kaliveedu (1996) as Treesa
Azhakiya Ravanan (1996) as Sharath's mother
Excuse Me Ethu Collegila (1996) as Appukuttan's mother
Kanakkinavu (1996) as Aalikka's wife
Thoovalkottaram (1996) as Paarukutty
Aksharam (1995) as House owner
Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum (1995) as Indu's mother
Praayikkara Paappan (1995) as Gouri mother
Ezharakkoottam (1995) as Jaanuvamma
Sundharimare Sookshikkuka (1995) as Rema's mother
Shilpi (1995) as Rahul's mother
No. 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North (1995) as Servant
Mazhayethum Mumpe (1995)
Chantha (1995)
Pavithram (1994) as Madhavan's mother
Nandini Oppol (1994) as Maya's mother
Pingami (1994) as Sreedevi's mother
Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji (1994) as Joji's mother
Sagaram Sakshi (1994) as Narayanan's wife
Parinayam (1994) as Madhavan's mother
Bharya as Babukuttan's mother
Chakoram (1994) as Madhavi
Bheeshmacharya (1994)
Sraadham (1994)
Chenkol (1993) as Devi's mother
Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993) as Saraswathy
Koushalam (1993) as Gopi's mother
Narayam (1993) as Sethulakshmi
Thirasheelakku Pinnil - Neelachithrangalkkethire (1993)
Golantharavartha (1993) as Headmistress
Aagneyam (1993) as Mammali's mother
Ithu Manjukaalam (1993) as Savithri
Customs Diary (1993)
Ponnuchami (1993)
Journalist (1993)
Sooryachakram (1992) as Lakshmi
Kamaladalam (1992) as Malavika's mother
Sargam (1992) as Thankamani's mother
Pappayude Swantham Appoos (1992) as Servant
Vietnam Colony (1992) as Colony inmate
Ayalathe Addeham (1992) as Rajiv's mother
Ennodishtam Koodamo (1992) as Jinachandran's mother
Aayushkalam (1992) as Sujatha's mother
Kizhakkan Pathrose (1992) as Drama artist
Sooryamansasam (1992)
Raajashilpi (1992)
Savidham (1992)
Venalkkinaavukal (1991) as Lakshmi
Uncle Bun (1991) as Sister 1
Veendum Oru Aadyarathri (1991) as
Parallel College (1991) as Bhargavi
Kaakkathollaayiram (1991) as Jameela
Orutharam Randutharam Moonnutharam (1991) as Devayani
Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam (1991)
Raid (1991)
Khandakavyam (1991)
Daiva Sahayam Lucky Center (1991)
Thoovalsparsham (1990) as Nun
His Higness Abdullah (1990) as Saraswathi
Oliyambukal (1990) as Tribal lady
Kalikkalam (1990) as Rosi
Aaraam Waardil Aabhyanthara Kalaham (1990)
Thazhvaram (1990)
Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (1989) as
Crime Branch (1989) as Lakshmiyamma
Puthiya Karukkal (1989) as Leelamma
Utharam (1989) as Nurse
Adikuruppu (1989) as Basheer's mother
Season (1989) as Porinchu's mother
Muthukudayum Choodi (1989) as Gayathri's mother
Varnatheru (1989) as Urmila's mother
Ashokante Ashwathykuttikku (1989) as Nabeesumma
Mudra (1989) as Bharathiyamma
Kaliyuga Seetha (1989)
Eenam Maranna Kaattu (1989)
Oh My Rosy (1989)
Rathibhavam (1989)
Avaloru Sindhu (1989)
Onninu Purake Mattonnu (1988) as Ambujam.
Ormayilennum (1988) as Janakiyamma
Kudumbapuranam (1988) as Indu's mother
Kireedam (1988) as Devi's mother
Abkari (1988) as Drunkard's mother
Chaaravalayam (1988) as Asha
Innaleyude Bakki (1988) as Nun
Paadhamudra (1988)
Janmasathru (1988)
Theekattu (1987) as Jayadevan's mother
Ithrayum Kalam (1987) as Antharjanam
Hridubetham (1987) as Vinodiniyamma
Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987) as Sarada
Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu (1987) as Sadasivan's wife
Thoovanathumbikal (1987) as Radha's mother
Kalam Mari Katha Mari (1987) as Razzak's mother
Adimakal Udamakal (1987) as Sarada
Archanappookkal (1987) as Raji's mother
Yaagangni (1987) as Murdered lady
Nirabhedangal (1987) as Jayadevan's mother
Naalkkavala (1987) as Leela
P.C. 369 (1987)
Nadodikatuu (1987)
Ivare Sookshikkuka (1987)
Aavanazhi (1986) as Radhas' mother
Abhayam Thedi (1986) as Parukutty
Ambadi Thannilorunni (1986) as Susheela
Ente Entethu Mathram (1986) as Kalyaniyamma
Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986) as Madhavan's mother
Veendum (1986) as Sukumari
Surabheeyamangal (1986) as Murali's mother
Ithramathram (1986) as Chithra's mother
Vaartha (1986) as Ammukutty
Kochuthemmaadi (1986) as Naniyamma
Ilanjippookkal (1986) as Sumithra's mother
Chilambu (1986)) as Paramu's mother
Ice - cream (1986) as Ponnamma
Railway Cross (1986) as Ratheesh's adopted mother
Ambili Ammaavan (1986)
Sukhamo Devi (1986)
Urukku Manushyan (1986)
Sakhavu (1986)
Thidambu (1986)
Bhagavan (1986)
Meenamasathile Sooryan (1986)
Arrest (1986)
Rangam (1985) as Appunni's mother
Sammelanam (1985) as Basheer's mother
Vilichu Vili Kettu (1985) as Rema's mother
Mounam Nombaram (1985) as Ammu
Madhuvidhu Theerum Munpe (1985) as Maria
Oru Naal Innorunaal (1985) as Sridevi's mother
Idanilangal (1985) as Subhadra's mother
Snehicha Kuttathinu (1985) as Kausalya
Kayyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu (1985) as Saradha
Thozhil Allengil Jail (1985)
Paara (1985)
Ormikkan Omanikkan (1985)
Sreekrishna Parunthu (1984) as Servant
Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol (1984) as Janaki
Onnum Mindatha Bharya (1984) as Parvathy
Ethirppukal (1984) as Mariya
Mynaakam (1984) as Janakiyamma
Kurishuyudham (1984) as Annamma Nurse
Itha Innu Muthal (1984) as Santhamma
Thirakal (1984) as Rekha's mother
Manasariyathe (1984) as Mammoootty's mother
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984) as Kalyani
Vanitha Police (1984) as Bhavani
Ahankaram (1984) as Radhika's mother
Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram (1984) as Devakiyamma
Idavelakku Shesham (1984) as Naniyamma
Nishedi (1984) as Mrs. Rajasekharan
Karimbu (1984) as Alex's mother
Gurudakshina (1984) as Hostel warden
Unaroo (1984) as Pathrose's mother
Enta Nandhinikutty (1984)
Oru Thettinte Katha (1984)
Vetta (Kombu) (1984)
Anthichuvappu (1984)
Oru Mukham Pala Mukham (1983) as Rajamma
Visa (1983) as Kuttyalikka' mother
Prem Nazeerine Kaanmaanilla (1983) as Bhargavi
Ashtapadi (1983) as Warassiar
Thalaam Thettiya Thaarattu (1983) as Saradha
Omanathingal (1983) as Nani
Shesham Kazhchayil (1983) as Lathika's mother
Naseema (Thamburu) (1983) as Ravi's mother
Aattakkalaasham (1983) as Naniyamma
Rugma (1983) as Januvamma
Maniyara (1983) as Devootee at Ajmeer
Onnu Chirikku (1983) as Rohini's mother
Engine Nee Marakkum (1983) as Kunji
Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal (1983) as Thresya
Rathilayam (1983) as Rathi's mother
Iniyenkilum (1983) as Geetha's mother
Theeram Thedunna Thira (1983) Sudhakaran's mother
Aa Rathri (1983) as Nun
Ahankaaram (1983) as Radhika's mother
Onnu Chirikku (1983) as Rohini's mother
Kattathe Kilikkoodu (1983) as Meenakshi
Aaroodham (1983) as Naniyamma
Deeparadhana (1983) as Dakshayini
Surumayitta Kannukal (1983) as Amina
Vaashi (1983)
Kathi (1983)
Swapna Lokam (1983)
Sandhya Mayangum Neram (1983)
Kinginikkombu (1983)
Ithu Njangalude Kadha (1982) as Johny's mother
Innallenkil Naale (1982) as Radha
Postmortem (1982) as Lakshmi
Snehapoorvam Meera (1982) as Achamma
Saravarsham (1982) as Lakshmi Amma
Ee Nadu (1982) as Dakshyayani
Ithiri Neram Othiri Kaaryam (1982) as Vimala's mother
Enthino Pookkunna Pookkal (1982) as Madhavi
Kanmanikkorumma (1982) as Kalyani
Oru Kunju Janikkunnu (1982)
Kazhumaram (1982)
Layam (1982)
Vidichathum Kothichathum (1982)
Greeshmajwaala (1981) as Gaurikuttyamma
Vida Parayum Munpe (1981) as Janaki
Thenum Vayambum (1981) as Mary Thomas
Aarathi (1981) as Nurse
Kathayariyathe (1981) as Lady at the railway station
Ahimsa (1981) as Vasu's mother
Arayannam (1981) as Madhu's mother
Oothikachiya Ponnu (1981) as Kalyaniyamma
Sanchaari (1981) as Soudamini
Munnettam (1981) as Gouriyamma
Sphodanam (1981) as Muthalali's wife
Swarangal Swapnagal (1981) as Rani
Thakilu Kottampuram (1981) as Mridula's mother
Veliyettam (1981) as Lakshmiyamma
Thaalam Manassinte Thaalam (1981)
Hamsageetham (1981)
Arikkari Ammu (1981)
Avathaaram (1981)
Paalaattu Kunjikkannan (1980) as Chirutheyi
Aniyatha Valakal (1980) as Bhargaviyamma
Lorry (1980) as Ammu
Kochu Kochu Thettukal (1980) as Nurse, Latha's sister
Kadalkattu (1980) as Stella
Chora Chuvanna Chora (1980) as Kamalakshiyamma
Ishtamaanu Pakshe (1980) as Rajagopalan's wife
Kannukal (1979) as Devaki
Peruvazhiyambalam (1979) as Prabhakaran Pillai's wife
Ottapettavar (1979)
Devalokam (1979)
Bandhanam (1978) as Devakiyamma
Pathinaalam Raavu (1978) as Umma
Raappadikalude Gaadha (1978)
Kadathanattu Maakkam (1978)
Samayamaayilla Polum (1978)
Manimuzhakkam (1978)
Randu Penkuttikal (1978)
Chuvanna Vithukal (1977) as Bharathi

Television career

Serials

Balanum Ramayum (Mazhavil Manorama)
Kudumbasangamam ( sitcom )
Priyankari (Flowers TV)
Chackoyum Maryyum (Mazhavil Manorama)
Arayannangalude Veedu (Flowers TV)
Kuttikale oru Kali Parayam (Kochu TV)
Ammuvinte Amma (Mazhavil Manorama)
Chinthavishtayaya Seetha (Asianet)
Jagratha (Amrita TV)
Bhagyadevatha (TV series) (Mazhavil Manorama)
Pattu Saree (Mazhavil Manorama)
Chattambi Kalyani (Jaihind TV)
Guru (Jaihind TV)
Abhinetri(Surya TV)
Vallarpadathamma(Shalom)
Nilavillakku (Surya TV)
Pattukalude-Pattu (Surya TV)
Indraneelam (Surya TV)
Priyam (Kairali TV)
Gajarajan Guruvayur Keshavan (Surya TV)
Manassariyathe (Surya TV)
Magalude Amma (Surya TV)
Kayamkulam Kochunni (Surya TV)
Swantham Malootty(Surya TV)
Manasi (Doordarshan)
Vishudha Thomasleeha (Asianet)
Alilathali (Asianet)
Kanal Kireedam (Asianet)
Omanathingalpakshi (Asianet)
Sthree(Asianet)
Samayam
Agnisakshi
Melappadam
Sindoorakuruvi
Kashithumbi

Other shows

Nanmayude Nakshathrangal(Telefilm)(KAIRALI TV)
Mazhameghangal (Telefilm)
Monoottante Onam (Telefilm)(SURYA TV)
Snehathinte Mullukal(Telefilm)(DD MALAYALAM)
Cindrella (Telefilm)(DD MALAYALAM)
The Sacrificial Love (Telefilm) (Shalom TV)
Comedy Festival (Reality Show)(MAZHAVIL MANORAMA)- Supporting Artist
Oli Mangatha Tharakal (Interview) (SURYA TV)
Sreevishnumayaarchana (Album), Devasangeetham (Asianet PLUS)
Kusrithikanna (Album)
Ente Kanniyathra (Album)
Katha Ithuvare
Riya Electronic Chalk (Advertisement)
G- mobile (Advertisement)
Sarigama - Game show

Dramas

Prethalayam
Layabhangam
Jwalanam

References

External links

Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress

Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress
1969–1970	Sheela (1969) Sharada (1970)
1971–1980	Sheela (1971) Jayabharathi (1972) Jayabharathi (1973) Lakshmi (1974) Rani Chandra (1975) Sheela (1976) Santhakumari (1977) Shoba (1978) Srividya (1979) Poornima Bhagyaraj (1980)
1981–1900	Jalaja (1981) Madhavi (1982) Srividya (1983) Seema (1984) Seema (1985) Shari (1986) Suhasini Maniratnam (1987) Anju (1988) Urvashi (1989) Urvashi (1990)
1991–2000	Urvashi (1991) Srividya (1992) Shobana (1993) Shanthi Krishna (1994) Urvashi (1995) Manju Warrier (1996) Jomol (1997) Sangita (1998) Samyuktha Varma (1999) Samyuktha Varma (2000)
2001–2010	Suhasini Maniratnam (2001) Navya Nair (2002) Meera Jasmine (2003) Kavya Madhavan and Geethu Mohandas (2004) Navya Nair (2005) Urvashi (2006) Meera Jasmine (2007) Priyanka Nair (2008) Shweta Menon (2009) Kavya Madhavan (2010)
2011–2020	Shweta Menon (2011) Rima Kallingal (2012) Ann Augustine (2013) Nazriya Nazim (2014) Parvathy (2015) Rajisha Vijayan (2016) Parvathy (2017) Nimisha Sajayan (2018) Kani Kusruti (2019) Anna Ben (2020)
2021–present	Revathi (2021) Vincy Aloshious (2022)