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Sukumari

The following is the partial filmography of Sukumari, an Indian actress who began her career at the age of 10 with a minor role in the Tamil film Or Iravu in 1951. In a career spanning more than six decades, had acted in more than 2500 feature films in various Indian languages, including Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Sinhala, Oriya, English and Bengali.

She started her dance career in 1946.[1] As a singer, she has also performed imany concerts. She is also known for her stage career in her early days and performed thousands of shows with various theatre groups. She was an active presence in movies, TV serials, albums, advertisements, dramas, television shows, stage shows, public programmes, special functions, and cultural events for more than 65 years.

Malayalam

1950s

Year Film Role Notes
1956 Koodapirappu
1957 Thaskaraveeran Janaki
Sakundala
1959 Naadodikal Santha

1960s

Year Film Role Notes
1961 Krishna Kuchela Radha
Ummini Thanka Valli
1962 Bhagyajathakam
Snehadeepam
Viyarppinte Vila
Kalpadukal National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam
Kannum Karalum Mohan's first wife
Sreerama Pattabhishekam Dancer
Vidhi Thanna Vilakku Dancer
Veluthambi Dalawa Janaki
1963 Kadalamma
Chilamboli Thara
1964 School Master
Pazhassi Raja
Anna
Omanakuttan Sreedevi
Kalanju Kittiya Thankam Amminikutty Amma
Thacholi Othenan Unniyarcha
1965 Shakuntala
Rajamalli
Shyamala Chechi Sumathi
Murappennu Mrs.Menon National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam
Bhoomiyile Malakha Sophie
Jeevitha Yaathra Vasanthy
Ammu Saro
Kuppivala Pachumma
Sarpakadu Nagalatha
Chettathi Bharathi
1966 Kanakachilanka
Kadamattathachan
Kayamkulam Kochunni Vazhapilli Janakipilla
Kalithozhan Mridula
Kusruthy Kuttan Devaki
Tharavattamma Velamma
1967 Kottayam Kolacase
Madatharuvi
N.G.O
Postman
Khadeeja
Kunjali Marakkar National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam
Chithramela Segment: "Apaswarangal"
Kaanatha Veshangal
Pooja Kaathamma
Udhyogastha Janaki Amma
Nagarame Nandi Mrs. Mudailair
Paavappettaval Ambujakshy
Ashwamedham Gerly
Collector Malathy Madhavikutty
Anveshichu Kandethiyilla Savithri National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam
1968 Inspector
Dial 2244
Aparadhini
Kaliyalla Kalyanam
Bhagyamudra
Lakshaprabhu Social worker, Ms. Priya
Viruthan Shanku Paarukuttyamma
Manaswini Rekha
Yakshi Kalyani
1969 Anaachadanam
Virunnukari Kamakshiyamma
Danger Biscuit Muthulaxmi

1970s

Year Film Role Notes
1970 Palunku Pathram
Nishagandhi
Priya Radha
Mindapennu Pankajakshi
Vivahitha Mary
1971 Moonnupookkal
Navavadhu Samajam Santhanavalli
Karinizhal Lurdammal
Aabhijathyam Sreedevi
Vithukal Sharada
1972 Theerthayathra Sreekumarikkutty
1973 Chenda Appu's stepmother
Padmavyooham Maaya
Thekkan Kattu Shyamala Khanna
Police Ariyaruthe Ruby
1974 Nagaram Sagaram
Thacholi Marumakan Chandu Kunki
Sethubandhanam Parvathy
Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi Bhanumathi
Bhoogolam Thiriyunnu Chandramathi
Poonthenaruvi Kunju Mariyamma
Chattakkari Maggie Dubbed into Telugu as English Ammayi
Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film
Kerala State Film Award for Best Story
Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress
1975 Madhurappathinezhu
Aaranya Kandam
Mattoru Seetha
Ullasa Yaathra
Boy Friend
Niramaala
Kottaaram Vilkkaanundu Margaret Madamma
Abhimaanam Leelamani
Makkal Akhilandamma
Chumaduthangi Parvathy
Raagam Gomathi
Swami Ayyappan Lakshmi Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film
Dubbed into Telugu as Swami Ayyappa
1976 Aruthu
Kuttavum Shikshayum
Neela Sari
Njavalppazhangal
Agni Pushpam Pushpa Menon
Ajayanum Vijayanum Devaki Thampuratti
Vazhivilakku Mrs. W. K. Nair
Ammini Ammaavan Kunjamma
Appooppan Bharathiyamma Also known as Charithram Aavarthikkunnilla
Aayiram Janmangal Leela
Amrithavaahini Sumathi
1977 Sankhupushpam
Chakravarthini
Madhura Swapnam
Aadhya Paadam
Tholkan Enikku Manassilla
Sangamam
Amme Anupame
Sneham
Veedu Oru Swargam
Aparaajitha
Aaraadhana
Kaduvaye Pidicha Kiduva
Mini Mol
Bhaaryaavijayam Ammayiyamma
Ammaayi Amma Bhanumathiyamma
Anthardaaham Sumathi
Hridayame Sakshi Shyamala Devi
Sreedevi Karthyayani Amma
Santha Oru Devatha Rosy's mother
Nirakudam Bhargavi
Sujatha Sugumari
Guruvayur Kesavan Thampuratti
Aanandham Paramaanandham Babu's & Shekharankutty's mother
Rathimanmadhan Gomathi
Abhinivesham Lady Doctor
Kannappanunni Ummini
Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana Pathmavathi
1978 Raghuvamsham
Gaandharvam Also known as Kanakam
Avakaasham
Vishwaroopam
Rajan Paranja Katha
Rappadikalude Gatha
Uthrada Rathri
Pichipoo
Hemantharaathri
Nakshathrangale Kaaval
Soothrakkaari
Randu Penkuttikal
Aval Kanda Lokam
Maattoly Kochammini
Snehathinte Mukhangal Sarasa
Balapareekshanam Parvathy Amma
Asthamayam Alamelu
Kanyaka Madhaviyamma
Ee Ganam Marakkumo Mariyamma
Kadathanaattu Maakkam Poorani
Vadakakku Oru Hridayam Paramu Pillai's wife Dubbed into Hindi as Man Ka Aangan
Aarum Anyaralla Achamma
1979 Paapathinu Maranamilla
Ival Oru Naadody
Ward No.7
Kaumarapraayam
Veerabhadran
Pratheeksha
Kaalam Kaathu Ninnilla
Chuvanna Chirakukal
Anubhavangale Nanni
Vadaka Veedu
Surya Daham Kerala State Film Award for Best Story
Pichathy Kuttappan Saraswathy
Sikharangal Mrs. Fernandez
Thuramukham Kochuthresia
Mochanam Saraswathi
Manasa Vacha Karmana Suku's mother
Simhaasanam Padmanabhan Kurup's wife
Avalude Prathikaram Kochamma
Sarpam Saheera's mother
Ajnaatha Theerangal Kalyani P Nair
Raathrikal Ninakku Vendi Cheerukutti
Itha Oru Theeram Meenakshi
Kannukal Vishalam
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum Ayishaumma Dubbed into Hindi as Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
and Telugu as Alavuthinum Arputha Deepam
Peruvazhiyambalam Paramu Pillai's wife National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam
Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film
Kerala State Film Award for Best Story
Anupallavi Soman's mother
Maamaankam Cherukutti
Venalil Oru Mazha Panki
Rakthamillatha Manushyan Kamala Ambal
Ezhunirangal Sharada's mother, Teacher Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress for various films
Sandhyaragam Annamma
Jeevitham Oru Gaanam Annamma

1980s

Year Film Role Notes
1980 Seetha
Puzha
Theeram Thedunnavar
Hridhayam Paadunnu Raju's mother
Pavizha Mutthu Naani
Kochu Kochu Thettukal Saramma Chedathi
Dooram Arike Alamelu
Eden Thottam Usha's mother
Angadi Karunakaran's wife Highest grossing Malayalam movie of the year
Thaliritta Kinakkal Meher's mother
Shalini Ente Koottukari Shantha
Kaavalmaadam Pathumma
Naayattu Sumathi
Ammayum Makalum Madhavi
Akalangalil Abhayam Julie
Chandra Bimbam Rathi's mother
Swantham Enna Padam Nadanam Sathyabhama
Deepam Varma's mother
Ivar Mary
Pappu Pappu's mother
Aagamanam Subhadra Menon
Dwik Vijayam College Principal
Bhaktha Hanuman Anjana Devi Dubbed into Tamil as Raam Baktha Hanumaan
Adhikaram Bhargavi Amma
Ambalavilakku Srimathi Rama Varma
Idi Muzhakkam Gouri
Vaiki Vanna Vasantham Maggie
1981 Greeshma Jwala
Sathi Teacherum Ratheesh Babuvum
Vallarpadathamma
Jalarekha
Enne Snehikkoo Enne Maathram
Veshangal
Samskaram
Pinneyum Pookkunna Kaadu
Kattupothu
Hamsageetham
Dwandha Yudham Rema
Garjanam Dr. Vijay's mother
Swarangal Swapnagal Teacher
Thadavara Sarojini
Venal Saraswathy
Vayal Savithri
Asthamikkatha Pakalukal Bhavani
Thenum Vayambum Varma's mother
Parvathi Lakshmi Bai
Orikkal Koodi Mrs. Thampi
Parankimala Appu's mother
Aambal Poovu Bhavani
Swarnappakshikal Dakshayaniyamma
Kolilakkam Kumar's foster mother Highest grossing Malayalam movie of the year
Thaaravu Kaalipennu
Arayannam Nalini's mother
Poocha Sanyasi Kanakamma
Archana Teacher Bhageerathiyamma
Sanchari Kotha/Kadambari
Ahimsa Bharathan's mother
1982 Kayam
Marupacha
Mukhangal
Ezhara Ponnana
Anthiveyilile Ponnu
Niram Marunna Nimishangal
Odukkam Thudakkam
Ruby My Darling Ruby's mother
Velicham Vitharunna Penkutty Parvathi
Pooviriyum Pulari Madhavi
Enthino Pookunna Pookkal Puthenpurakkal Saraswathi Amma
Ponnum Poovum Lakshmi
Kazhumaram Bharathi Amma, Gomathi Amma Double role
Kilukilukkam Anjali's mother
Snehapoorvam Meera Bhagi
Padayottam Chiruthevi Thampuratti Highest grossing Malayalam movie of the year
India's first indigenously produced 70 mm film
Ithu Njangalude Katha Naniyamma
Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam Madhavi
Chiriyo Chiri Herself
Chillu Manu's mother
Oru Vilippadakale Swarna Ammaal
Aayudham Saraswathi
Njan Onnu Parayatte Ammini
Chambalkadu Beeran's mother
Amrutha Geetham Suresh's Mother
Njaan Ekanaanu Vasanthy
Aranjaanam Puppy
Kaaliya Mardhanam Johny's mother
Anuraagakkodathi Meenakshi
Kaattile Paattu Janaki
Ethiralikal Karthyayani
Irattimadhuram Kalyaniyamma
Innalenkil Nale Amalu Dubbed into Telugu as Taxi Driver
1983 Enne Njan Thedunnu
Kaikeyi
Arunayude Prabhatham
Ponnethooval
Asuran
Yudham Bhageerathi
Ee Vazhi Mathram Geetha's mother
Theeram Thedunna Thira Jayalakshmi's mother
Aashrayam Chanthutty's mother
Mouna Raagam Mandakini Aunty
Parasparam Geetha's mother
Aadyathe Anuraagam Syamala's mother
Ashtapadi Unnikrishnan's mother
Aana Rasiya Beevi
Varanmaare Aavashyamundu Kalyani
Bandham Kousalya
Engane Nee Marakkum Shambu's mother
Kuyiline Thedi Kousalya
Veena Poovu Savithri
Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu Jayamohan's mother
Coolie Sethu's mother
Nanayam Sindhu's mother
Enikku Vishakunnu Naani Paruthi
Thimingalam Bhanu
Saagaram Santham Maragadham
Prasnam Gurutharam Dr. Mary Mathew
Rugma Gracy's mother
Pin Nilavu Saraswathi
Oru Swakaryam Chandran's mother
Onnu Chirikku Radha
Kinaram Mary
Koodevide Susan Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress
Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film
Karyam Nissaram Annie Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress
Guru Dakshina Parvathy Dubbed into Telugu as Guru Dakshana
Ente Katha Gowriyamma
Aattakalasam Mandakini
Asthram Sharada
Aa Rathri Sundereshan's mother First Malayalam movie to collect 1 crore
1984 Theere Pratheekshikkathe
Mynaakam
Uyarangalil
Ivide Thudangunnu
Chakkarayumma
Attahaasam Also known as Thaarunayam
Anthassu
Ivide Aarambham
Nethavu
Ente Nandinikutty
Ente Kalithozhan
Anithichuvappu
Velicham Illatha Veedhi Mrs. Menon
Unni Vanna Divasam Saradha Dubbed in Tamil as Love Birds
Aduthaduthu Gaurikutty
Vepraalam Sumathi
Thacholi Thankappan Ayishu
Thirakal James's mother
Alakadalinakkare Daisy's mother
Paavam Poornima Soumini
Vikatakavi Nabeesa's mother
Thathamme Poocha Poocha Sumathy
Swanthamevide Bandhamevide Indulekha's mother
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi Revathi
Parannu Parannu Parannu Elizabeth
Swarna Gopuram Johny's mother
Sandarbham Indu's mother
Onnanu Nammal Dr. Rachel
Muthodumuthu Bhavani
Vellam Kunju Lakshmi
Koottinilamkili Sarada
Kanamarayathu Roy's mother Dubbed into Telugu as Manushulu Marali
Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam Vinayan's mother
Ivide Ingane Bharathi
Itha Innu Muthal Shankar's mother
Ethirppukal Geetha's mother
Athirathram Kathamma Dubbed into Hindi as Jaanbaaz Policewala
Ariyaatha Veethikal Kalyanikutty
Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla Omanakuttan's mother
Swantham Sarika Krishnan Nair's wife
Appunni Malu
Adiyozhukkukal Radha
Aarorumariyathe Subhadra
Aalkkoottathil Thaniye Cheeru Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film
April 18 Judge
Panchavadi Palam Rahel
Sreekrishna Parunthu Kochamma
Odaruthammava Aalariyam Major Nair's wife
Karimbu Mereena's mother
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu Sreekumar's mother Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film
Vanitha Police Sarasamma
Kudumbam Oru Swargam Bharya Oru Devatha Meenakshi
Kodathi Saraswathiyamma
NH 47
1985 Akalathe Ambili
Oduvil Kittiya Vartha
Thammil Kandappol
Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam
Shaantham Bheekaram
Paara Paired with Bheeman Raghu
Scene No. 7 Thathri Antharjanam Dubbed into Telugu as Bhayankara Ratri
Kaiyum Thlayum Purathidaruthe Narayani
Menicheppu Thurannappol Grandmother
Mounanombaram Bhargaviyamma
Vilichu Vilikettu Vijayan's mother
Guruji Oru Vakku Betty's mother
Ente Kaanakkuyil Subhadra Thankachi
Pachavelicham Nandhinikutty's mother
Punnaram Cholli Cholli Sundari
Koodum Thedi Nun
Upaharam Divakaran's wife
Avidathepole Ivideyum Sukumaran's mother
Oru Kudakkeezhil Bharathi
Thammil Thammil Vivek's mother
Vellarikka Pattanam Nun
Oru Naal Innoru Naal Sukumaran's mother
Ithu Nalla Thamasha Kalyaniyamma
Principal Olivil Vasumathi
Archana Aaradhana Omana
Kandu Kandarinju Janaki
Idanilangal Saramma
Oru Nokku Kanan Vilasini
Onningu Vannengil Subhadra
Anu Bandham Malu Kerala State Film Award for Best Story
Eeran Sandhya Seetha
Vasantha Sena Reetha
Puli Varunne Puli Bhavani
Gayathridevi Ente Amma Raju's mother
Akkare Ninnoru Maran Savithri
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil Mrs. Menon
Mukhyamanthri Minister, Kozhivila's wife
Mutharamkunnu P.O. Bhavani
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram Karthyani
Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya Meenakshi
Boeing Boeing Dick Ammayi
Adhyayam Onnu Muthal Karthyayaniyamma
Makan Ente Makan Saraswathy
Karimbinpoovinakkare Shivan's aunt
Rangam Chandrika's mother
1986 Aavanazhi
Oru Yugasandhya
Nyayavidhi
Nidhiyude Katha
Pratighatana
Rajathanthram
Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum
Karyam Kananoru Kallachiri
Ennu Nathante Nimmi Venkidi's mother
Love Story Rukmini
Meenamasathile Sooryan Abubacker's mother
Akalangalil Sumithraamma
Ithramathram Prameela
Koodanayum Kattu Maggie Freddy
Ashtabandham Amina
T.P. Balagopalan M.A. Anitha's mother Kerala State Film Award for Best Story
Adiverukal Balakrishnan's mother Dubbed into Hindi as Jaanwar Aur Insan
Mizhineerppoovukal Mother Superior
Yuvajanotsavam Leelama
Sughamodevi Bharathi
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam Panikkar's mother
Revathikkoru Pavakkutty Devootty
Onnu Muthal Poojaym Vare Mother Superior Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography
Hello My Dear Wrong Number Forensic officer
Ninnishtam Ennishtam Kaakkathiyamma
Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam Kalyani teacher National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
Thalavattam Nurse Rachel
Kunjattakilikal Kamalamma
Ente Entethu Mathrem Padmavathi Dubbed into Telugu as Papa Kosam
Ennennum Kannettante Vasumathi Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi Subhadra Kunjamma
Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil Devaki Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress
Snehamulla Simham Kamalamma
Adukkan Entheluppam Bharathi Also known as Akalanenthuluppam
Gandhinagar 2nd Street Colony Secretary
Nandi Veendum Varika Madhavi
Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu Mrs. Menon
Aayiram Kannukal Anu's mother
Veendum Club lady
Poovinnu Puthiya Poonthennal Doctor
Ee Kaikalil Sultan's foster mother
Malarum Kiliyum Thulasi's mother
Abhayam Thedi Ammalukutty
Geetham Swamini/Amma of Saranaalayam
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil Kannamma
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu MA Dhawan's mother
Chekeranoru Chilla Lathika's mother
Rareeram Soudamini
Naale Njangalude Vivaham Saraswathiyamma
1987 Nadodikkattu
Iniyethra Dooram
Krishnapaksham
Kaanan Kothichu
Neeyethra Dhanya
Kottum Kuravayum Amina
Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu Bhanumathi
Archanppookkal Hari's sister
Jaithra Yaathra Jayan's mother
Amme Bhagavathi Ponnamma Dubbed into Telugu as Devi Bhagavathi
Sarvakalasala Leelamma
Varshangal Poyathariyathe Bhagi
Aattakatha Jamma Madam
Vrutham Savithri Dubbed into Tamil as Viratham
Onnaam Maanam Poomaanam Saraswathiyamma Also known as Arinjo Ariyatheyo
Vilambaram Mary
Thoovanathumbikal Jayakrishnan's mother
Ayitham Puthiyamma
Jaalakam Devu
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham Fortune Teller
Aalippazhangal Savithri
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam Kunjannamma
Irupatham Noottandu Janakiyamma Highest grossing Malayalam movie of the year
Ran more than 250 days in theaters
Amrutham Gamaya Haridas' mother Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay
Adimakal Udamakal Janu
Kalam Mari Katha Mari Alimma
Manivatharile Aayiram Sivarathrikal Vinayachandran's mother
1988 Ormmayil Ennum
Witness
Onthu Vasu Manthriyayi
Theerathinariyumo Thirayude Vedana
Oru Vivaada Vishayam Ravishankar's mother
Innaleyude Baakki Rajan's mother
David David Mr. David David's mother
Oozham Ravi's mother
Vellanakalude Nadu Pavithran's mother
Daisy Aaya Dubbed into Hindi as Daisy
Kudumbapuranam Thrikkunnathu Bhageerathiyamma
Oohakachavadam Nun
Dhwani Thankamani
Oru Muthassi Katha Akkan
Chithram Bhaskaran Nambiar's mother Dubbed into Hindi as Khooni Insaan
Highest grossing Malayalam movie of the year
Ran more than 366 days in theaters
Aryan Devan's mother Dubbed into Hindi as Aarayan Mera Naam
Orkkapurathu Mamma
Aranyakam Shailaja's mother
Aparan Savithri Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay
Vicharana Saraswathy
Dinarathrangal Lakshmi
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu Nun
1989 Jagratha
Bhadrachitta
Agnipravesham Venu's mother
Varnatheru Nun Also known as Radham
Vadakkunokkiyantram Shobha's mother Kerala State Film Award for Best Film
Swagatham Daisy aunty
Ulsavapittennu Bhageerathi
Ramji Rao Speaking Gopalakrishnan's mother Highest grossing Malayalam movie of the year
News Sulochana
Kaalal Pada Arun's mother Dubbed into Tamil as Pudhiya Visarana
Dasharatham Maggie Dubbed into Marathi as Mazaa Mulga
Dubbed into Hindi as Mera Bheta
Chakkikotha Chankaran Subhadra Kunjamma
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha Kannappa Chekavar's wife Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film
Ran more than 300 days in theaters
Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay
National Film Award for Best Screenplay
National Film Award for Best Costume Design
National Film Award for Best Production Design
Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography
Utharam Molly aunty
Adharvam Thevalli's wife Dubbed into Telugu as Veedagni
Vandanam Margaret Antony Rosen (Maggie)
Njangalude Kochu Doctor Thresiakutty
Artham Janardanan's mother

1990s

Year Film Role Notes
1990 Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu Stella
Kuttettan Vishnu's mother
Iyer the Great Soorya's mother Dubbed into Tamil as Bhagawan
Anantha Vruthantham Mercey
Kalikkalam Jamal's mother
Midhya Ammalu
Akkare Akkare Akkare House owner
Arhatha Devamma
Ee Kannikoodi Annamma
Gajakesariyogam Saroja Nair
His Highness Abdullah Janaki Varma Highest grossing Malayalam movie of the year
Thoovalsparsham Ananda Padmanabhan's mother
Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom Subhadra
Minda Poochakku Kalyanam Sarasamma Also known as Ellaam Angayude Ishtam
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam Kunjulakshmi
Sasneham Meenakshi Ammal
Thalayanamanthram Sulochana Thankappan Dubbed into Tamil as Thalayana Manthram
Varthamana Kalam Mrs. Menon Dubbed into Tamil as Nigazh Kaalam
Rajavazhcha Mini's mother
Aye Auto Meenakshi's grandmother
Shubhayathra Hostel warden
Nanma Niranjavan Srinivasan Peter's mother
Lal Salam Servant of Medayil House Dubbed into Telugu as Nayakudu
Kadathanadan Ambadi Unnichala
Maanmizhiyaal Mariyaamma
Randam Varavu
1991 Anaswaram D'Cruz's wife Dubbed into Tamil as Ulagesh
Advaitham Saraswathy
Kilukkam Doctor Highest grossing Malayalam movie of the year
Ran more than 300 days in theaters
First Malayalam movie to collect 5 crores
Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography
Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty Georgekutty's mother
Abhimanyu Kalyani Dubbed into Tamil as Arasan, Hindi as Satyaghath - Crime Never Pays and Hindi as Abhminyu
Keli Narayanankutty's grandmother
Kakka Thollayiram Balakrishnan's mother
Sundhari Kakka Rosy
Thudar Katha Jaanuvamma
Vishnulokam Vilasini Achuthan
Chakravarthy Unni's mother
Ennum Nanmakal Radha Devi's mother
Nettippattam Mamma
Kadalora Kattu Vijayan's mother
Ulladakkam Mental patient
Uncle Bun Sister 2 (Headmistress)
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi Nimmy's mother
Khandakavyam -
Manmadha Sarangal
Mizhikal
1992 Welcome to Kodaikanal Elizabeth Samuel
Adharam Naniyamma
Ellarum Chollanu Ramachandran's mother
Sathyaprathinja Achuthan's mother Dubbed into Telugu as Prathignya
Makkal Mahatmyam Subhadramma
Grihaprevesam Kannan's mother
Kamaladalam Dance teacher
First Bell Yamuna's mother
Johnnie Walker Mridula's mother
Kudumbasammetham Rajamma Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film
Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay
Yodha Sumathi Dubbed into Tamil as Asokan, Telugu as Yoddha, and Hindi as Dharam Yoddha
Kaazhchakkppuram Narayani
Kallan Kappalil Thanne Subhamma
My Dear Muthachan Parthasarathi's mother
Soorya Gayathri Paatti
Thiruthalvaadi Doctor
Apaaratha Prabha's mother
Mr & Mrs Superintendent
Ponnaramthottathe Raajaavu Saraswathiyamma
Aardram Mother Superior, Catherine
Maarathon - Also known as Aayaraam Gayaaraam
Melvilasamillatha Manushyar
Dhanurvedham
Australia
Upathiranjeduppu
Kingini Also known as Kurinji Pookkunna Nerathu
Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam
1993 Golanthara Vartha Meenakshi Amma Dubbed into Tamil as Thalaipu Seithigal
Aayirappara Mariya Dubbed into Telugu as Ankuram
Aagneyam Bhageerathi
Injakkadan Mathai & Sons Paulson's mother
Maya Mayooram Lakshmikutty
Journalist Viswanathan's mother
O' Faby Slum lady India's first live-action/animation hybrid film
Butterflies Sreedevi
Sthreedhanam Vidya's mother
Kabooliwala Amminiyamma
Mithunam Swamini Amma
Addeham Enna Iddeham Margaret
Samagamam Joy's mother
Ghoshayaathra Ibichu Also known as Khalaasi
Arthana Priya's mother
Varam Nileena's aunt
Aalavattam Malu
Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni Unni's mother
City Police Sajan Mathew's mother Dubbed into Telugu as Police Hecharika
Gandharvam Lady's Club Member Dubbed as Aranmanai Kadhali
Avan Ananthapadmanabhan Ananthapadmanabhan's mother
Aparna Rajeswari Amma
Paamaram -
Padhavi
Vairam
Brahmadathan
1994 Gandheevam Vijayan's mother
Bharya Radhamani
Kashmeeram Maria Singh Dubbed into Telugu as New Delhi and Hindi as Commando
Thenmavin Kombath Ginjimood Gandhari Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film
Highest grossing Malayalam movie of the year
Ran more than 250 days in theaters
National Film Award for Best Cinematography
National Film Award for Best Production Design
Parinayam Kunjikaliyamma Kerala State Film Award for Best Film
National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay
National Film Award for Best Screenplay
Pakshe Balachandran's mother
Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu Amalu
Chief Minister K. R. Gowthami Bhanumathi
Varaphalam Drama Artist, Rosy
Pavam I. A. Ivachan Ivachan's mother
Sukham Sukhakaram Parvathy
1995 No. 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North School Principal
Mazhayethum Munpe Mariamma Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film
Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay
Agnidevan Kochammini
Karma Yashoda Dubbed into Telugu as Challenger
Agrajan Annamma Joseph
Alancheri Thamprakkal Devaki
Kalyanji Anandji Kalyanakrishnan's mother
Manikya Chempazhukka Muthassi
Mannar Mathai Speaking Gopalakrishnan's mother
Nirnayam Dr. Annie's mother
Sreeragam Venkiteswaran's mother
Thirumanassu Nandan's mother Also known as Thiruvithamkoor Thirumanassu
Tom & Jerry Balagopalan's mother
Saadaram Lekha's mother Dubbed into Tamil as Mr. Deva and Telugu as
Highway Vasco's mother Dubbed into Hindi as Highway and Telugu as CBI Officer
Achan Kombath Amma Varambath Mariyamma
Simhavalan Menon Drama Artist
1996 Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan Ananthan's mother
Kaathil Oru Kinnaram Dakshayani
Swarna Kireedam Nurse Santha
Lalanam Vijayan's mother
Saamoohya Paadam Bhavaniyamma
Harbour Sunny's appachi
Yuvathurki Sidhardha's mother Dubbed into Telugu as Delhi Diary
Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum Gomathi
Mrs. Susanna Varma
Kaalapani
Naalamkettile Nalla Thampimar Ramabhadran's mother
1997 Oru Panchathanthram Katha -
Chandralekha Chandra's valiyamma First Malayalam movie to collect 10 crores
Rishyasringan Poornima's mother Dubbed into Tamil as I Love You Teacher
Anubhoothi Tomy's mother
Irattakuttikalude Achan Gracy teacher
Bhoopathi Maggie
Snehadooth Kamalamma
Adukkala Rahasyam Angaadi Paattu Jose's mother
Gajaraja Manthram Ananthan's mother
Kalyana Unnikal Maggy
Five Star Hospital Subbalakshmi's mother
Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu Giri's mother
Snehasindooram Aravindan's mother
Oral Mathram
1998 Amma Ammaayiyamma Visalakshi
Chitrashalabham Maria
Summer in Bethlahem Ravishankar's grandmother Dubbed into Telugu as Anthuleni Prayanam
Nakshatratharattu Hariharan's mother
Rakthasakshikal Sindabad Subbulaxmi Amma Dubbef into Telugu as Erra Samrajyam
Meenakshi Kalyanam Janaki
Oro Viliyum Kathorthu Kalyani
Meenathil Thalikettu Durga
Oru Maravathoor Kanavu Annie's grandmother Dubbed into Tamil as Maravathoor Kanavu
Samaantharangal Aishu National Film Award for Best Film on Family Welfare
1999 Pathram Vincent's mother Dubbed into Telugu as Journalist and Tamil as Pathram
Aakasha Ganga Maanikkasheri Thampuratti, Kunjikavu Dubbed into Hindi as Maaya Ka Saaya and Tamil as Avala Aaviya
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil Sreeram's mother
Friends Aravindan's valiyamma Highest grossing Malayalam movie of the year
Independence Pappamma Dubbed into Hindi as Desh Ka Gaddar
Saaphalyam Subhadra Dubbed into Telugu ad Abhiram
Pallavur Devanarayanan Seethalakshmi's peramma
Prem Poojari Hema's paatti Dubbed into Tamil as Vazhthukirean
Olympiyan Anthony Adam Bella mam
Pranayageetham
Pushpull
Megham
Pranaya Nilavu

2000s

Year Film Role Notes
2000 Darling Darling Sudha Warrier
Pilots Mother Superior
Priyam Joshua's mother
Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan Vidyadharan's mother
Valliettan Kunjikavamma Dubbed into Telugu as Pandava Samrajyam and Tamil as Periya Gounder
Varavaay Madhavi
Puraskaram Balan's mother
Highrange
2001 Ravanaprabhu Sakthivel Gounder's mother Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film
Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vakan Aishumma
Kakkakuyil Savitri, Nambeeshan's wife
Rakshasa Rajav Kasi Dubbed into Telugu as Commissioner Rudrama Naidu, Hindi as Rough Tough and
Dumdaar Commissioner, and Tamil as Commissioner Eeswar Pandiyan
Praja Bhanumathi, Appu's mother Dubbed into Hindi as Peoples Dada and Tamil as Nammavar
Randam Bhavam Akhila's mother Dubbed into Hindi as Jaan Pe Khelkar
2002 Nizhalkuthu Marakatam, the executioner's wife National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Malayalam
Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography
Meesha Madhavan Madhavan's mother Highest grossing Malayalam movie of the year
Kanmashi Kanmashi's paatti Dubbed into Telugu as Kamakshi
Mazhathullikkilukkam Kikkili Kochamma
Snehithan Malavika's grandmother
2003 Sheethakattu Sr.Agnes Short film
Gaurisankaram Sankaran's aunt
Manassinakkare Shanthamma
Ammakilikkoodu Parvathy Ammal Dubbed into Tamil as Paasa Mozhi
Mizhi Randilum Bhadra's mother
Pattalam Pattabhiraman's mother
C.I.D. Moosa Sahadevan's mother
Kilichundan Mampazham Beeyathu
Sadanandante Samayam Kalyani
2004 Rasikan Bhargaviyamma
Vettam Reetha Tom Dubbed into Tamil as Vaira Malai
Wanted Unni's mother
Vismayathumbathu Hostel warden
Symphony Deenamma
Koottu Balagopal's grandmother
Priyam Priyamkaram Vinu's grandmother
Vellinakshatram
Perumazhakkalam
Jalolsavam
2005 Chanthupottu Radhakrishnan's grandmother
Pandippada Ponnammal
Ben Johnson Gouri's grandmother Dubbed into Odia and Hindi with the same title
Kalyana Kurimanam Madhaviyamma
Pauran Minister
Alice in Wonderland Bridget Dubbed into Telugu as Premalo Anjali Geetha Krishna
Achuvinte Amma Moothamma Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film
Hridayathil Sookshikkan
2006 Balram vs. Tharadas Alex's mother Dubbed into Telugu as Monica and Hindi as Basha: The Boss
The Don Devakiyamma Dubbed into Tamil as Kuttram Thandanai
Classmates Sukumaran's mother Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film
Highest grossing Malayalam movie of the year
Kerala State Film Award for Best Story
Madhuchandralekha Chandramathi's grandmother Dubbed into Telugu and Tamil as Madhuchandralekha
Chakkaramuthu
Chinthamani Kolacase
2007 Nasrani Annammachedathi Dubbed into Telugu as Ajatha Satruvu and Tamil as Deivam
Raakilipattu History professor & Hostel warden Dubbed into Hindi as Friendship
Paranju Theeratha Visheshangal Rajeevan's mother Dubbed into Tamil as Raghavan
Kangaroo Josekutty's mother
Payum Puli Mallika's grandmother Dubbed into Tamil as Puliyattam, Telugu as Evidaina Sare and Hindi as Tiger Shiva
Nanma Paatti Dubbed in Tamil as Paraimedu
2008 De Ingottu Nokkiye Ammu
Mulla Akka Dubbed into Telugu as Doravari Satram and Tamil as Malleswaran
Twenty:20 Leelamma Highest grossing Malayalam movie of the year
First Malayalam movie to collect 25 & 30 crores
Kurukshetra Fussy's mother Dubbed into Hindi as Aaj Ka Kurukshetra
Oru Pennum Randaanum Bhageerathi (Narrator) Segment: "Pankiyamma"
Kerala State Film Award for Best Film
Kerala State Film Award for Best Screenplay
Mizhikal Sakshi Kooniamma/Nabisa Dubbed into Tamil as Vizhigal Satchi and Kannada as Shakshi
Pachamarathanalil Nun
Pakal Nakshatrangal
2009 Loudspeaker Head Nurse
Red Chillies Mani Varghese's wife
Bharya Swantham Suhruthu Mother Superior
Love In Singapore Diana's aunt
Kana Kanmani Maya's grandmother
Seetha Kalyanam Abhirami's mother Dubbed into Tamil as Seetha Kalyanam
Evidam Swargamanu Rahelamma Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film
Utharaswayamvaram Uthara's grandmother
Kerala Cafe Narayani Segment: "Island Express"
Women in Malayalam Cinema Herself Documentary
Dr. Patient

2010s

Year Film Role Notes
2010 Kausthubham Yamuna's mother
3 Char Sau Bees Selvan's grandmother Dubbed into Tamil as Thiruttu Pasangal
Four Friends Amir's grandmother Dubbed into Tamil as Anbulla Kamal and Telugu as Four Friends
Thoovalkattu Sundaran's mother
Best Actor Mother Superior
Jayan, the Man behind the Legend Herself Documentary movie
Uncredited appearance (photos only)
Yughapurushan
2011 Naayika Sukumari (herself)
Bangkok Summer Paatti
Maharaja Talkies Vimala's aunt
Ven Shankhu Pol Sulochana Also known as Ekadasi
Khaddama Razak's mother Dubbed into Tamil as Palaivana Roja, Hindi as Khaddama and Telugu as Panjaram
Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 Kaakkathiyamma
Priyappetta Nattukare Vilasini
Kathayile Nayika Annamma
Swapnamalika Appu's grandmother
Kattu Paranja Katha Rajammal
Pakida Pakida Pandhrande
Oru Marubhoomikkadha
Naale
Adhithyan
The Train
Manushyamrugham
2012 Ayalum Njanum Thammil Sister Lucy Kerala State Film Award for Best Popular Film
Karmayodha Mad Maddy's mother Dubbed into Tamil as Vetrimaaran IPS
Doctor Innocent aanu Noorjahan
Chattakaari Margerette
Ardhanaari Priest (Thayamma) Also known as Ivan Ardhanaari
Karppooradeepam Bhavani
Lakshmi Vilasam Renuka Makan Raghuram Renuka's grandmother
Trivandrum Lodge Peggy
Diamond Necklace Rajasree's grandmother Dubbed into Tamil as Diamond Necklace
Graamam Ammini Amma Kerala State Film Award for Best Story
National Film Award for Best Costume Design
Lumiere Brothers Herself Archive footage from Chakkikotha Chankaran
Yaadharthyam -
Vilappilshala
Aayiram Kannumayi
Masters
2013 Oronanalil - Short film
Ayaal Thevichi (Old village lady) Posthumously released
Kerala State Film Award for Best Cinematography
Also known as Nagabandham
August Club Bhagavati Amma Posthumously released
Also known as August Club Since 1969
Earlier titled as Venalinte Kalaneekkanga'
Mumbai Police Cameo Posthumously released
Hotel California Rafeeq's mother Posthumously released
Immanuel Khadeejumma Posthumously released
Progress Report Bhagyalakshmi Ammal Posthumously released
Dubbed into Tamil as Thalaiyazuthu Meiyazuthu
SIM Seetharama Iyer's Paatti Posthumously released
Cleopatra Ramdas's mother Posthumously released
3G Third Generation Devoottiamma Posthumously released
Black Butterfly Old orphan lady
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath Surekha's grandmother Dubbed into Hindi as Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath
Breaking News Live Madhavi
David & Goliath Kurisamma
Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala Annamma
Oru Yathrayil Sathyamma Segment: "Amma"
Good Idea -
Njaan Anaswaran
Romans
Nadodimannan
2014 Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 Balakrishnan's mother Cameo in the title song
Shot from Mannar Mathai Speaking
Archive footage
Kadalkaattiloru Dooth/Ode of Ocean Herself Documentary movie
Uncredited appearance (photos only)
Tharangal Herself Photo archive
Posthumously released
Marching Ahead The Element of Life Documentary film
2015 Kukkiliyar Sudhi's mother Posthumously released
Mathru Vandhanam Saraswathi Ammal Posthumously released
Also known as Rajuvum Ammayum
Mayapuri 3D Adithyan's grandmother Posthumously released
Dubbed into Hindi as Mayapuri 3D
2018 Mohanalal Herself Archive footage from Dasharatham
Posthumously released
2019 Aakasha Ganga 2 Maanikkasheri Thampuratti Photo archive from Aakasha Ganga
Posthumously released
Thanka Bhasma Kuriyitta Thamburatti Herself Photo archive
Posthumously released

Tamil

Year Film Role Notes
1951 Or Iravu Young Shyamala Special appearance in a song sequence
1952 Velaikkaran
Dharma Devathai
1953 Ponni Dancer
Anbu
1954 Malaikkallan
Thookku Thookki
1955 Gomathiyin Kaadalan Dancer
Kaveri
1956 Madurai Veeran Bommi's thozhi Highest grossing Tamil movie of the year
Dubbed into Telugu as Sahasaveerudu
Raja Rani Dancer
1957 Chakravarthi Thirumagal Dancer Highest grossing Tamil movie of the year
Mallika Dancer /Friend
Manamagan Thevai Stage Dancer
Pudhaiyal Dancer/Kannamma/Companion
1958 Sengottai Singam Dancer
Sampoorna Ramayanam Kalyana Seetha Dubbed into Telugu
Dubbed into Hindi as Ramayana
Maya Manithan Dancer at party
Neelavukku Neranja Manasu Thammana
Vanji-Kottai Valipan Crew member
1959 Veerapandiya Kattabomman Dancer Dubbed into Telugu as Veerapandiya Kattabrahmanna and Hindi as Amar Shaheedd
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil
Highest grossing Tamil movie of the year
Pennkulathin Ponvilakku Dancer
Manjal Mahimai Street Dancer
Ponnu Vilayum Bhoomi Kala
Amudhavalli Tribal dancer
1960 Mannadhi Mannan Chithra's thozhi
Pudhiya Pathai Dancer
Ondrupattal Undu Vazhvu Dancer
Uthami Petra Rathinam Dancer
Pattaliyin Vetri Snake Dancer
Raja Desingu Ranibhai's thozhi
Petraval Kanda Peruvazhvu -
Irumanam Kalanthal Thirumanam
1961 Pasamalar Dancer/Radha's friend National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil
Kappalottiya Thamizhan ?
1962 Bandha Pasam Chithra Dubbed into Telugu as Aadharsha Saadharalu
Kannadi Maaligai Latha Dubbed into Telugu as Addala Meda
Senthamarai -
1963 Kalyaniyin Kanavan Lord Ramar Dhrama (Dance drama artist/Anchor)
Lava Kusa Dancer Dubbed into Kannada and Hindi with the same title
Kadavulai Kanden Lilly
1964 Rishyasringar Dancer
Veeranganai -
1967 Manam Oru Kurangu ?
Engalkkum Kaalam Varum
1968 Thillana Mohanambal ?
1971 Muhammad bin Tughluq Sumathi
Nootrukku Nooru Manjula's mother
Thoraimugham -
1972 Pattikada Pattanama Bama National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil
Vasantha Maligai Vimala
Mr.Sampath Annai Seva Sangam Member
Kannamma Elsy
Unakkum Enakkum Dr.Kalavathi
1973 Maru Piravi Meenakshi
Thirumalai Deivam Dharanidevi
Pillai Selvam Swarnamma
Malligai Poo Sivakami
Shanmugapriya Meenakshi
Nalla Mudivu Kaaliyamma
Vayadi Shivakami Somasundaram
1974 Engamma Sapatham Lakshmi
Athaiya Mamiya Jayalakshmi
Netru Indru Naalai Dayalan's wife
Thirumangalyam Pattamma
Thaai Mangalam
Raja Nagam Alamelu's mother
Kalyanamam Kalyanam Muththu's Amma
Paadha Poojai Parvathy
Pen Onndru Kanden Siva's mother
Tiger Thaathachari Uma
Thai Pirandhal Doctor
1975 Aayirathil Oruthi Jailer of Police Dubbed into Telugu as Intini Didina Illalu
Pattum Bharathamum Meenakshi Ammal
Manidhanum Dheivamagalam Kaveri
Anbe Aaruyire Janaki
Swami Ayyappan Lakshmi Dubbed into Telugu Swami Ayyappa
Andharangam Madurai Marathakam Dubbed into Telugu as Andhala Raja
Mannavan Vanthaanadi Parvathy
Thiruvarul Valli's mother
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam Pankacham
Yarukkum Vetkam Illai -
Anaya Vilakku Azhagappan's mother
Yezhaikkum Kaalam Varum Rajalakshmiyamma
1976 Kumara Vijayam Parvathy
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham Kamala
Kanavan Manaivi Renganayagi
Rojavin Raja Amritham
Payanam Nun
Lalitha Meenakshi
Bhadrakali Ganeshan's mother
Unmaiye Un Vilai Enna? Pankajam
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal Ganesan's wife Dubbed into Malayalam as Chila Nerangalil Chila Manushyar
Paalooti Valartha Kili Gayathri's mother
Seevarisai Andalamma
Thayilla Kuzhandhai School teacher
Maharasi Vazhga Amma of Sarannalayam
Perum Pugazhum Opposition candidate/
Former chairperson
Veedu Varai Uravu Kamalam Chidambaram
1977 Nallathukku Kalamillai Panju's mother
Nee Vazhva Vendum Shivakami
Sorgam Naragam Balu's mother
Punniyam Seithaval Mangalathamma
Sonnathai Seiven -
1978 Kaatrinile Varum Geetham Mrs. David (Rosy's mother)
Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral Doctor
Thai Meethu Sathiyam Babu's mother Dubbed into Hindi as Zahreele Saanp
Andaman Kadhali Thayamma
Mudisooda Mannan Maharani (Vikraman's mother)
Adhirstakaran Kamakshi
Radhai Ketra Kannan Radha's mother
Annapoorani Meenakshiyamma
Paruva Mazhai -
Karunai Ullam
1979 Sigappukkal Mookkuthi Janaki's mother in law
Pagalil Oru Iravu Rajamma Dubbed into Telugu as Nuvve Naa Srimathi
Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum Ayishaumma Dubbed into Hindi as Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp and Telugu as Alavuthinum Arputha Deepam
Neela Malargal Kamakshi Dubbed into Hindi as Neel Kamal
Thaayillamal Naan Illai Sivakami Dubbed into Telugu as Paatagadu and Hindi as Aakhri Sangram
Sri Rama Jayam Sreeraman's mother
Kamasasthiram Geetha's aunt
Nenjukke Neethi -
Siri Siri Mama -
Kaathalikka 90 Naal -
1980 Sujatha Sujatha's chinnamma
Devi Dharisanam Kalyani's mother
Oomai Kanavu Kandal Meenaxi
Andharangam Oomaiyanathu Raaju's mother
Kuruvikoodu Meenakshi
Kaalam Badhil Sollum Meena Rajadevar
1981 Kadal Meengal Annapoorni Dubbed in Telugu as Rangoon Raja and Hindi as Baap Bete
Amara Kaaviyam Saraswathi
Garjanai Dr. Vijay's mother Dubbed into Hindi as Hum Nahi Jhukenge
Kilinjalgal Stella
Valibame Va Va ?
1982 Puthukavithai Thilakavathy Dubbed into Telugu as Tiger Rajani
Vazhvey Maayam Raja's mother Dubbed into Malayalam as Premabhishekam and Hindi as Chandramukhi Devdas
Thunai Radha's mother
Marumagale Vazhga Akhilandam
Nirantharam Seetha Lakshmi
Punitha Malar Parvathi
1983 Ilamai Kaalangal Stella's mother
1985 Mangamma Sapatham Ashok's mother Dubbed into Malayalam as Randum Randum Anchu
Poove Poochooda Vaa David's mother
Kalyanam Oru Kaal Kattu
Aduthathu Albert ?
1986 Samsaram Adhu Minsaram ?
1987 Idhu Oru Thodar Kathai Ravi's mother
Chinnamanikkuyile
1989 Varusham Padhinaaru Parvathy
1990 Arangetra Velai Asha's mother Dubbed into Telugu as Hello Pakiram
Mounam Sammadham Sundar's mother in law Dubbed into Telugu as Lawyer the Great, Hindi as Dharmadhikari and Malayalam as Mounam Sammadham
1991 Gopura Vasalile Manohar's mother
Putham Pudhu Payanam Selvi's paatti
1992 Mughavariyatta Manithar
1994 Manasu Rendum Pudhusu Meenakshi
Ipadikku Kaadhal Parvathy
Paasamalargal Orphanage care taker Dubbed into Malayalam as Suryaputhrikal
1995 Raja Muthirai Rajkumar's mother
1996 Poove Unakkaga Stephen's wife Dubbed into Hindi as Manzil Pyaar Ki
1997 Ratchagan Sonia's paatti Dubbed into Telugu as Rakshakudu
Kathirunda Kadhal Kannamma's guardian
1998 Kodiesvaran -
1999 Ponvizha ?
2000 Alaipayuthey Shakthi's aunt Dubbed into Telugu as Sakhi and Malayalam as Alai Payuthey
Snegithiye History professor & Hostel warden Dubbed into Hindi as Friendship and Kannada as Yen Hudgiro Yaking Hadthiro
Unnai Kann Theduthey Ranganayaki
2001 Poovellam Un Vasam Chella's grandmother Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Family Film (Second Prize)
Vinnukum Mannukum Devayani's mother (Shakthi) Dubbed into Telugu as Nata
2002 Varushamellam Vasantham Meenakshi
Pammal K. Sambandam Alaram Maami (Janaki's relative) Dubbed into Telugu as Brahmachari and Malayalam as Pammal K. Sambandam
2004 Manasthan Selvarasu's paatti Dubbed into Telugu as Peda Raja
Vishwa Thulasi Viswa's mother
Perazhagan Priya's grandmother Dubbed into Telugu as Sundarangudu
2005 Aadum Koothu Aachi National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil
2007 Agaram Thiru's grandmother
Thullal ?
2008 Vambu Sandai Jeevanandham's mother Dubbed into Hindi as Mr. Badmash
Yaaradi Nee Mohini Saradha (Keerthi's grandmother) Dubbed into Hindi as Phir Aaya Deewana
Sila Nerangalil Mother Superior
Solli Therivadhillai
2009 Vettaikaaran Susheela's grandmother Dubbed into Hindi as Dangerous Khiladi 3, Telugu as Puli Veta and Bhojouri as Khilladi Ka Challenge
2010 Chikku Bukku Sekhar's grandmother Dubbed into Telugu as Love To Love
Magizhchi Aachi
2011 Ponnar Shankar Vaanayi Dubbed into Hindi as Prashanth Veer, Telugu as Rajakota Rahasyam and Bhojpuri as Ponnar Shankar
Maiyam Konden
2012 UAA 60 - 60 Years of Passion Sukumari (herself) Documentary film
2013 Enna Vilai Azhage -
2014 Namma Gramam Ammini Amma National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize - Best Film
Posthumously released
2016 Makkal Thilagam MGR 100 Sukumari Bhimsingh (herself) Documentary film

Telugu

Year Film Role Notes
1952 Dharma Devatha
1953 Oka Talli Pillalu Dancer
1957 Varudu Kaavaali Stage Dancer
1959 Mangalya Balam Street Dancer National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu
1960 Bhatti Vikramarka Palace Dancer Dubbed into Hindi as Chakravarty Vikramaditya and Tamil as Patti Vikramathithan
Nammina Bantu Naga Dancer National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu
Kumkuma Rekha Kalashala Nartaki
Rani Ratnaprabha
Rushya Srunga
1961 Pellikani Pillalu Dancer
Thandrulu Kodukulu
Sri Krishna Kuchela
1962 Dakshayagnam Rambha Dubbed into Tamil as Dakshayagnam
Mohini Rukmangada
Kalimilemulu
1963 Aapta Mitrulu Dancer
Lava Kusa Dancer Dubbed into Kannada and Hindi with the same title
National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu
1967 Dhanyame Dhanalakshmi
1969 Rajya Kanksha
1972 Mohammad Bin Tughlaq Meenakshi
1973 Vaade Veedu ?
Palletoori Bava Deepalakshmi
1975 Babu Sreelakshmi
Ammayila Sapatham Laxmi Gopal Rao
1976 Bangaru Manishi Shantha Devi
1977 Bhadrakali ?
1980 Sita Ramulu Ramu's mother
Sri Anjaneya Charitra Anjana Devi
Sannayi Appanna Rangamma
1981 Premabhishekam ?
Aggi Ravva Vani's aunt
Viswaroopam Malathamma (Viswa's mother)
Srivari Muchatlu Gopi's mother
Nayudu Gari Abbai Nandi (Madhavi's mother)
1982 Golconda Abbulu Mother Superior
Jayasudha Sudhakar's mother
Chandamama
1983 Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu Lakshmi
1985 Bangaru Chilaka Kousalya Devi [2]
1991 Nirnayam Jolly aunty Dubbed into Tamil as Sambhavam and Hindi as Girafthari
1997 Subhakankshalu Rosy
Rukmini Rukumini's Naanamma
2001 Murari Sabari Dubbed into Tamil as Murari and Hindi as Rowdy Cheetah
2004 Samba Samba's grandmother Dubbed into Hindi and Tamil as Samba
2008 Lakshmi Putrudu Lakshmi Narayana's mother
2011 Kudirithe Kappu Coffee Malati
2016 Savitri Unmentioned Photo archive
2018 Baba Sathya Sai Devotee Posthumously released

Kannada

Year Film Role Notes
1959 Abba Aa Hudugi Dancer Dubbed into Tamil as Mangaikku Maangalyame Pradhaanam
1981 Garjane Vijay and Rekha's mother

Hindi

Year Film Role Notes
1951 Rajput
1957 Payal Dancer/passenger on the train
1958 Lajwanti Dancer National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi
1979 Daisy
1986 Anokha Rishta Robert's mother Reprised her role from Kanamarayathu
1998 Kabhi Na Kabhi Jaggu's mother Dubbed into Tamil as Monalisa
Saat Rang Ke Sapne Rampyari Devi
(Yashoda's sister-in-law)		 Reprised her role from Thenmavin Kombathu
2007 Friendship

English

Year Film Role Notes
2014 Marching Ahead The Element of Life Documentary film

French

Year Film Role Notes
1969 Things Seen in Madras 1969 - L' Inde Fantôme -
Phantom India		 Drama actress Documentary

Bengali

Year Film Role Notes
1958 Nrityeri Tale Tale Dancer

Sinhala

Year Film Role Notes
1957 Siriyalatha - Movie directed by S.S. Rajan

Voice Artist/Extra Dubbing Credits

Year Film Character Dubbed for Notes
2020 Paasa Mozhi Parvathy Ammal Herself Dubbed project
Used her voice partly
Original title: Ammakilikkoodu
2012 Swami Ayyappan — Animation movie
2005 Alai Payuthey Shakthi's aunt Herself Dubbed project
Rendered her voice itself (Tamil to Malayalam)
Original title: Alaipayuthey
2002 Pammal K. Sambandam Orphanage administrator. Herself Dubbed project
Rendered her voice itself (Tamil to Malayalam)
Original title: Pammal K. Sambandam
2001 Vazhthukirean Hema's paatti Herself Dubbed project
Rendered her voice itself (Malayalam to Tamil)
Original title: Prem Poojari
1990 Bagawan Soorya's mother Herself Dubbed project
Used her voice partly
Original title: Iyer the Great
1987 Cheppu Ramachandran's mother — Voice over Malayalam movie
1986 Sippikul Muthu Durgamma Y. Vijaya Tamil dubbed version of Swathi Muthyam[clarification needed]
1985 Randum Randum Anchu Ashok's mother Herself Dubbed project
Rendered her voice itself (Tamil to Malayalam)
Original title: Mangamma Sapatham
1982 Premabhishekam Rajasekaran's mother Herself Dubbed project
Rendered her voice itself (Tamil to Malayalam)
Original title: Vazhvey Maayam
1980 Raam Bhaktha Hanuman Anjana Devi Herself Dubbed project
Used her voice partly
Original title: Bhaktha Hanuman

Television serials (Partial list)

Year Title Channel Role Language Notes
2020 Amma Kairali TV Mother Superior Malayalam Untelecasted on TV
YouTube release 2020
2013 Hai Malayalam TV Omana Malayalam
2012 Malakhamar Mazhavil Manorama Devakiyamma Malayalam
2012 Daivathinu Swantham Devootty Mazhavil Manorama Devootty's grandmother Malayalam
2011-2013 Akashadoothu (TV series) Surya TV Brigithamma Malayalam Relaunched in 2020
2010-2012 Swamiye Saranamayyappa Surya TV Manikandan's grandmother Malayalam
2010 Swamiye Saranam Ayyappa Vijay TV Ayyappan's grandmother Tamil
2010 Amme Devi Surya TV - Malayalam Acted with Namitha Pramod
2010 Swami Ayyappan Saranam Asianet Varassiar, Govindan's mother Malayalam
2009-2010 Thulabharam Surya TV - Malayalam Acted with Suresh Krishna
2009 Coimbatore Ammayi Amrita TV Visalakshi/Ammayi Malayalam
2008 Aliyanmarum Penganmarum Amrita TV - Malayalam Acted with Chippy
2008-2010 Sree Mahabhaghavatham Asianet Lakshmi Amma Malayalam
2007-2009 Sreeguruvaaoorappan Surya TV Narayanan Nampoothiri's mother (Antharjanam) Malayalam Relaunched in 2020
2007-2009 Velankani Mathavu Surya TV Ammaamma Malayalam Relaunched in 2020
2007-2008 Nombarappoovu Asianet Amma Malayalam
2007 Madhavam Surya TV Oppamma Malayalam
2007 Sathyam Amrita TV Ammalu Amma Malayalam
2006-2008 Swami Ayyappan Asianet - Malayalam DVD version
2006 Sasneham Amrita TV Seethalakshmi's grandmother Malayalam
2006 Swarnamayooram Asianet - Malayalam Acted with Priya Raman
2006 Ammathamburaatti Asianet Malayalam
2006 Amma Manassu Asianet Malayalam
2005-2006 Thalolam Asianet - Malayalam [3]
2005-2006 Manthrakodi Asianet - Malayalam Acted with Reshmi Soman
2005-2006 Indumukhi Chandramathi Surya TV Priyamvadha & Mallakshi Amma Malayalam Dual role
Dubbed into Tamil
2005 Nokketha Doorath Asianet Malayalam
2004-2005 Kadamattathu Kathanar Asianet Dhathri Malayalam Relaunched in 2016
2004-2005 Dambathya Geethangal Asianet - Malayalam Acted with Dr. Shaju
2004 Avicharitham Asianet - Malayalam Relaunched in 2020
2004 Megham Asianet Rukkuvamma Malayalam
2004 Vikramadithyan Asianet Rajamatha Malayalam
2004 Ashtapadi Surya TV - Malayalam
2003-2004 Swapnam Asianet - Malayalam Acted with Anoop Menon
2003 Swantham Malootty Surya TV - Malayalam Acted with Sujitha
2003 Appa Sun TV - Tamil
2002 Alaigal Sun TV Dakshayani Amma Tamil
2001 Sankeerthanam Pole Asianet - Malayalam Acted with Sindhu Menon
2001 Makal Marumagal Surya TV - Malayalam Acted with Reshmi Soman
2001 Sapathni Asianet - Malayalam
2001-2002 Akshayapathram Asianet - Malayalam
2001-2003 Sthree Janmam Surya TV - Malayalam
2000 Snehaseema DD Malayalam - Malayalam
1999 Krishnathulasi Asianet Savithri teacher Malayalam
1998-2001 Ganga Yamuna Saraswati Raj TV - Tamil Dubbed in Telugu
1998 Sindooram Asianet - Malayalam Acted with Sithara
1997-2000 Manasi DD Malayalam Padmini's mother Malayalam First Mega Serial
1996 Niramaala Asianet - Malayalam
1996 Paatigal Jaakirathai Sun TV Tamil
1995 Janatha Nagar Colony DD Podhigai Andal Tamil
1995 Pennurimai DD Malayalam - Malayalam
1993 Manssariyum Yanthram Asianet - Malayalam Acted with Nedumudi Venu
1993 Michaelinte Santhathikal/
Serial co-starring Jose Prakash		 DD Malayalam - Malayalam
1990 Sa.ri.ga.ma.pa. DD Malayalam Radha Malayalam
1989 - 1990 Iravil Oru Pagal DD Chennai - Tamil
1985 Adayalam DD Malayalam - Malayalam Telefilm
Pranaamam Nangeli Muthassi Malayalam Acted with Guinness Pakru
Kaliyalla Kalyaanam Kairali TV Double role Malayalam Directed by Balu Kiriyath
Kalyanama Kalyanam
Mayamma Malayalam
Vandanam Malayalam
Sandhyalekshmi Amrita TV Malayalam
Sarkar Sahayam Driving School DD Malayalam Anglo Indian lady Malayalam Paired with Sahadevan master
Kudumba Visheyshangal Dominant wife Malayalam Paired with Sahadevan master
Uravugal Illaiyadi Pappa DD Vimala Tamil
Sambhavami Yuge Yuge ! Mangalam Tamil
Madras By Night Vanaja Tamil
Muhammad bin Tughluq (Tughlak) Srimathi Tamil VCD/DVD/online versions

Stage plays (selection)

Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
Amateur drama - Kuwait group
Bhama Vijayam Rukmini Tamil
Bharathi Kanda Kanavu Tamil
Dashavatharam Tamil
Enru Thaniyum Inda Sudandira Thaagam? Tamil
Gitopadesham Tamil
Iraivan Irandhuvittana? Tamil
Kalyanachitti Tamil
Kannaki Kovalan Tamil
Krishna — Tamil Voice only
Kuttavum Sikshayum Lakshmikutty Malayalam
Madras By Night Vanaja Tamil
Mind Is A Monkey Tamil
Muhammad bin Tughluq Srimathi Tamil
Nadagam Tamil
Oh! What a Girl Tamil
Padmavathisreenivasakalyanam Srinivasa Tamil
Petaal Thaan Pillaya Tamil
Poompuhar Kannagi Kovalan Tamil
Quo Vadis Tamil [4]
Ramayanam Hanuman Tamil
Sambhavami Yuge Yuge! Mangalam Tamil
Saraswathiyin Sabatham Saraswathi Tamil
Saraswathiyin Selvan Tamil
Sri Krishna Parijatham Radha Tamil
Srinivasa Kalyanam Sreenivasa Tamil
Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam Tamil
The Hidden Truth Tamil
Valli Murugan Tamil
Vazhj Thirumanam Tamil
Venkidachalapathy Charithram Venkata Jalapathi Tamil
Why Not? Tamil

Albums/Videos

Year Title Role Language Notes Ref.
1988 Mohan Lal with Suchitra Herself Malayalam
1994 Cinema Tharangalude Rasakaramaya Vimanayathra Herself Malayalam East Coast Video - Interview type from the stage entertainer
Siddique-Lal Cine Galaxy
1998 Jayaramettananu Tharam Herself Malayalam by Orbit Videovision Mimicry by Jayaraman
from the award show
Johnson's Asianet Film Awards 1998
2006 Ente Malayalam Herself Malayalam Music video made for the 50th Anniversary of Kerala formation
2008 Making of Twenty:20 Herself Malayalam Video
2009 Making Her Presence Felt, Sukumari ... Herself Malayalam Interview based video by Webindia123
2009 The Location of Kana Kanmani Herself
2010 Working video of Four Friends Herself
2011 IFFK 2011 - Inaugural Ceremony (16th IFFK) Herself Malayalam Opening ceremony video of 16th International Film Festival of Kerala
2012 NIMS Heart to Heart Project Herself Malayalam Awareness video
2012 Attukal Inauguration Herself Malayalam
2012 Sukumari about Chattakkari Herself Malayalam Promotional video by Peggy eggs.com
2012 Black Butterfly Making Video Official Herself
2012 Diamond Necklace - Celebrating 126 Successful Days Herself Malayalam
2012 Sukumari On Tamil Cinema Through The Years Herself Tamil Interview based video by Indiaglitz Malayalam Movies Interview
2012 Rendezvous With Veteran Sukumari Herself Malayalam Interview based video by Indiaglitz Presentation
2013 Karpoora Priyan Devotee Malayalam Devotional album
2013 Ente Kanniyathra Devotee Malayalam Devotional album
2013 Thiruvathira Aghosham Thiruvathira Dancer Malayalam Dance Video
2013 Immanuel Movie Making Herself Video by Asianet
2013 Rebecca Uthup Kizhakemala - Making Video Herself Video by Strikers & Crew
2013 Paraman Pathanapuram Herself Malayalam Video by East Coast
2013 Veteran actress Sukumari @ Rajagiri Herself English Short Video
2020 Priyapetta Sukumari Marikkunathinu Mumpu Herself Video

Television - Non-fiction

Year Title Role Channel Language Notes Ref.
2003 Interview Herself DD Malayalam Malayalam
2005 Veettamma Mentor Kairali TV Malayalam
2005 - 2006 Pesum Padam Host Amrita TV Malayalam
2006 Samagamam Herself Amrita TV Malayalam
2006 Madhurikkunna Ormakal Herself Surya TV Malayalam
2006 Special Cookery Programme Presenter Asianet Malayalam
2006 Tharathinoppam Herself Asianet News Malayalam
2006 Amrita TV Onam 2006 Herself Amrita TV Malayalam
2006 Annorikkal Herself Manorama News Malayalam
2007 Minnum Tharam Judge Asianet Malayalam
2007 Smile Plz Judge Asianet Plus Malayalam
2007 Idea Star Singer Judge Asianet Malayalam
2008 Idea Star Singer 3 Judge Asianet Malayalam
2008 Nere Chovve Herself Manorama News Malayalam
2008 Onam 2008 Jaihind TV Programme Herself Jaihind TV Malayalam
2008 Thiranottam Herself ACV Malayalam
2008 Onam Bonanza Herself Amrita TV Malayalam
2009 Golden Talent Herself Jaihind TV Malayalam
2009 Idea Star Singer 4 Judge Asianet Malayalam
2009 Tharavishesham Herself Asianet Malayalam
2009 Rani Maharani Participant Surya TV Malayalam
2010 Sarigama Participant Asianet Malayalam
2010 Ormayilennum Herself Surya TV Malayalam
2010 Pachaka Rani Judge Kairali TV Malayalam
2011 Idea Star Singer 6 Judge Asianet Malayalam
2011 Tharavisesham - Sukumari Herself Asianet Malayalam
2011 Cinema Karyangal Herself Amrita TV Malayalam
2011 Apriyaganangal Presenter Asianet News Malayalam
2011 On Record Herself Asianet News Malayalam
2011 Entertainment News Herself Asianet News Malayalam
2011 Katha Ithuvare Herself Mazhavil Manorama Malayalam
2011 Veettamma Season 2 Herself Kairali TV Malayalam
2012 Thirakkukalil Alpam Neram Herself Amrita TV Malayalam
2012 Grihasakhi Herself Jeevan TV Malayalam
2012 Autograph Herself Jaya TV Tamil
2012 Jeevitham Ithuvare Herself Jaihind TV Malayalam
2012 Amma Ammayiyamma (Audition) Judge Kairali TV Malayalam
2012 Bhima Jewels Comedy Festival Judge Mazhavil Manorama Malayalam
2012 Super Star Judge Amrita TV Malayalam
2012 Sthree Herself ACV Malayalam
2012-2013 Amma Ammayiyamma Judge Kairali TV Malayalam [5]
2013 Avar Kandumuttumbol Herself Mathrubhumi News Malayalam
2013 Amchi Mumbai Herself Kairali TV Malayalam
2013 Thrivenisangamasandhya (NTV)/ Face Dubai Mega Show Herself Jaihind TV Malayalam
2013 Ormakalil Ente Amma Herself M7 News Malayalam
Vodafone Comedy Stars Judge Asianet Malayalam
Aavanitharam Kairali TV Malayalam
Melody Surya TV Malayalam
New Releases Herself Amrita TV Malayalam
Ammathan Onam Thiruvonam Malayalam
Sukumari Guest Herself Surya TV Malayalam
Abhinaya Mikavinte Soukumaryam Herself Surya TV Malayalam
Kannadi Asianet News Malayalam
News Hour Herself Asianet News Malayalam
Kudumbabandham Yesudas Ganangaliloode Panelist Asianet Malayalam
A Chat With Celebrity Herself Amrita TV Malayalam
Puthanpadam Herself Manorama News Malayalam
File Jaihind TV Malayalam
Marakka Mudiyuma Herself Murasu TV Tamil

As presenter

As award jury

TV/Online programmes

Stage shows

Cultural shows/Special programmes

Dubbed Releases

Bhojpuri[edit]

Hindi[edit]

Kannada[edit]

Malayalam[edit]

Marathi[edit]

Odia[edit]

Tamil[edit]

Telugu[edit]

Related shows

References

  1. ^ Staff Reporter (26 March 2013). "Actor Sukumari succumbs to burns". The Hindu. Retrieved 23 December 2015.
  2. ^ "Telugu Cinema Prapamcham".
  3. ^ "Malayalam Tv Serial Thalolam Synopsis Aired on Asianet TV Channel".
  4. ^ Venkataramanan, Geetha (8 December 2016). "Neelu remembers dear friend Cho". The Hindu.
  5. ^ M, Athira (18 October 2012). "The saga of the in-laws". The Hindu.
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