Kaviyoor Ponnnamma is a veteran Indian film actress.
Life and career
As a five-year-old, she learned music and used to sing in stage shows. She did not see many movies.[1] She started acting in dramas when she was 14 years old, starting off with Mooladhanam of Thoppil Bhasi. After five years, came her first movie Kudumbini, in which she did the title role of the mother of two kids.[2]
Personal life
She was born to T P Damodharan and Gauri, as eldest of seven children, on September 10, 1945 in Kaviyoor, Travancore .[3] She has six siblings in which Kaviyoor Renuka was also an actress.[4] Ponnamma was married to producer Maniswami. The couple has a daughter Bindhu who is settled in the United States.[2] Her husband Maniswami died in 2011.[5]
The roles of Kaviyoor Ponnamma-Mohanlal duo as mother and son are very popular in malayalam movies.
Awards
Kerala State Film Awards:
Filmography
As an actress
2010s
2000s
| Year |
Film |
Co-stars |
Director |
Character |
| 2009 |
Kappal Muthalaali |
Sarayu, Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar |
Thaha |
Bhoominathan's mother |
| 2009 |
To Harihar Nagar |
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Andrew's mother |
| 2009 |
Meghatheertham |
Manikuttan |
Unnikrishnan |
Gayathri Devi |
| 2009 |
Ividam Swargamanu |
Mohanlal, Lalu Alex, Thilakan |
Rosshan Andrrews |
Elssama |
| 2008 |
Kavyam |
Suresh Gopi, Navya Nair, Manoj K Jayan |
Anish Varma |
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| 2008 |
Gulmohar |
Renjith |
|
Devaki |
| 2008 |
De Ingotttu Nokkiye |
Jayasurya, Jagathy Sreekumar |
|
Vettikadu Sadasivan's mother |
| 2008 |
Sulthan |
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Patient |
| 2008 |
Twenty:20 |
Mohanlal, Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Jayaram, Dileep, |
Joshi |
Bharathi Amma |
| 2007 |
Anchil Oral Arjunan |
Jayaram, Padmapriya, |
Anil |
Easweriyamma |
| 2007 |
Anamika |
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| 2006 |
Aanachandham |
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| 2006 |
Baba Kalyani |
Mohanlal, Indrajith, Biju Menon |
Shaji Kailas |
Meenakshiamma |
| 2006 |
Aanachandam |
Jayaram |
Jayaraj |
|
| 2006 |
Vadakkum Nathan |
Mohanlal, Padmapriya, Kavya Madhavan |
Shajoon Kariyal |
Rugmavathi Amma |
| 2004 |
Maampazhakkaalam |
Mohanlal, Shobana |
Joshi |
Lakshmi |
| 2004 |
Natturajavu |
Mohanlal, Meena, Nayantara |
Shaji Kailas |
Charlie's Mother |
| 2004 |
Runway |
Dileep, Kavya Madhavan |
Joshi |
Bharathiyamma |
| 2004 |
Vismayathumbathu |
Mohanlal, Nayantara, Mukesh |
Fazil |
Sreekumar's Mother |
| 2004 |
Njaan Salperu Raman Kutty |
Jayaram |
Anil |
Ramankutty's mother |
| 2004 |
Parijatham |
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| 2004 |
Parinaamam |
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| 2004 |
Nothing But Life/Made In USA |
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| 2003 |
Pattanathil Sundaran |
Dileep, Navya Nair |
Vipin Mohan |
Bhavaniyamma |
| 2003 |
Ammakilikkoodu |
Prithviraj Sukumaran, Navya Nair, Sukumari, K. P. A. C. Lalitha |
M. Padmakumar |
Marykutty Teacher |
| 2003 |
Swantham Malavika |
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| 2003 |
Sahodaran Sahadevan |
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| 2003 |
Hariharan Pillai Happy Aanu |
Mohanlal, Jyothirmayi |
Viswanathan Vaduthala |
Padmavathiyamma |
| 2003 |
Mr. Brahmachari |
Mohanlal, Meena |
Thulasidas |
Ananthan Thampi's Mother |
| 2002 |
Nandanam |
Prithviraj Sukumaran, Navya Nair |
Ranjith |
Unni Amma |
| 2002 |
Jagathy Jagatheesh in Town |
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Devaki Amma |
| 2001 |
Uthaman |
Jayaram, K. P. A. C. Lalitha |
Anilbabu |
|
| 2001 |
Aakaashathile Paravakal |
|
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Sridevi's grandmother |
| 2001 |
Kakkakuyil |
Mohanlal, Mukesh, Nedumudi Venu, |
Priyadarshan |
Sethu Lakshmi Bhai 'Thampuratty' |
| 2000 |
Arayannagalude Veedu |
Mammootty, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy |
A. K. Lohithadas |
Lakshmi |
1990s
1980s
1970s
| Year |
Film |
Character |
Notes |
| 1979 |
Cheriyachante Kroorakrithyangal |
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| 1979 |
Mamangam |
Chathunni's Mother |
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| 1979 |
Pambaram |
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| 1979 |
Ithaa Oru Theeram |
Madhavi |
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| 1979 |
Prabhu |
Devaki |
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| 1979 |
Prabatha Sandhya |
Usha's Mother |
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| 1979 |
Driver Madyapichirunnu |
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| 1979 |
Sarppam |
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| 1979 |
Aarattu |
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| 1979 |
Yakshi Paaru |
Thampi's wife |
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| 1978 |
Randil Onnu |
Maheshwari |
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| 1978 |
Eeta |
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| 1978 |
Rathinirvedam |
Saraswathi |
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| 1978 |
Kudubam Namukku Sreekovil |
Yashodha Devi |
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| 1978 |
Kalpavriksham |
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| 1978 |
Uthraadarathri |
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| 1978 |
Samayamilla Polum |
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| 1978 |
Praarthana |
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| 1978 |
Rajan Paranja Katha |
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| 1978 |
Pichippoo |
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| 1978 |
Sathrathil Oru Raathri |
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| 1978 |
Society Lady |
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| 1978 |
Udayam Kizhakku Thanne |
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| 1978 |
Tiger Salim |
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| 1978 |
Avalude Ravikal |
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| 1978 |
Seemandhini |
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| 1978 |
Naalumanipookkal |
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| 1978 |
Aniyara |
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| 1978 |
Aazhi Alayayi |
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| 1978 |
Sthree Oru Dhugham |
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| 1977 |
Padasaram |
Kamakshi |
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| 1977 |
Vidarunna Mottukal |
Lakshmi |
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| 1977 |
Acharam Ammini Osaram Omana |
Dakshayani |
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| 1977 |
Randu Lokam |
Madhavi |
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| 1977 |
Kodiyettam |
Kamalamma |
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| 1977 |
Itha Ivide Vare |
Kamalakshi |
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| 1977 |
Sathyavan Savithri |
Arundathi Devi |
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| 1977 |
Aa Nimisham |
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| 1977 |
Varadakshina |
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| 1977 |
Muttathe Mulla |
Maheshwari |
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| 1977 |
Oonjal |
Bharathi |
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| 1977 |
Oru Painkilkatha |
Kamaalakshi |
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| 1977 |
Nirakudam |
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| 1977 |
Siva Thandavum |
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| 1977 |
Innale Innu |
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| 1977 |
Vezhambal |
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| 1977 |
Akahayapaathram |
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| 1977 |
Sreemad Bhagavad Geetha |
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| 1977 |
Dheerasameere Yamuna Theere |
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| 1977 |
Sreemurugan |
Kamalakshi |
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| 1977 |
Jagadguru Aadisankara |
Sankaracharya's mother |
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| 1977 |
Mini Mol |
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| 1976 |
Amrithavahini |
Lakshmi |
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| 1976 |
Thulavarsham |
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| 1976 |
Sindhu |
Parvathiyamma |
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| 1976 |
Romeo |
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| 1976 |
Amba Ambika Ambalika |
Sathyavadhi |
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| 1976 |
Chottanikkara Amma |
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| 1976 |
Aruthu |
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| 1976 |
Kanyaadaanam |
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| 1976 |
Priyamvadha |
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| 1976 |
Paarijaatham |
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| 1976 |
Ajayanum Vijayanum |
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| 1975 |
Pravaham |
Lakshmi |
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| 1975 |
Abhimaanam |
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| 1975 |
Ulsavam |
Gopi's Mother |
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| 1975 |
Makkal |
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| 1975 |
Thiruvonam |
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| 1975 |
Chumaduthaangi |
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| 1975 |
Prayanam |
Ammini amma |
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| 1975 |
Padmaragam |
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| 1975 |
Tourist Bungkow |
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| 1974 |
Devi Kanyakumari |
Old lady |
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| 1974 |
Chakravakam |
Shosamma |
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| 1974 |
Night Duty |
Savithriyamma |
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| 1974 |
Thacholi Marumakan Chandu |
Unnichirutha |
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| 1974 |
Manyasree Viswamithran |
Bhageeradhiyamma |
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| 1974 |
Mattoru Seetha |
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| 1974 |
Nellu |
Savithri Varassyar |
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| 1974 |
Arakkallan Mukkakkallan |
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| 1974 |
Chanchala |
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| 1973 |
Nirmalayam |
Velichapad's Wife |
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| 1973 |
Thaniniram |
Subhadra |
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| 1973 |
Chenda |
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| 1973 |
Interview |
Saraswathi |
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| 1973 |
Dharmayudham |
Bhadra |
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| 1973 |
Angathattu |
Kunjukutti |
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| 1973 |
Divya Darshanam |
Poojarini Amma |
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| 1973 |
Periyar |
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| 1973 |
Naghangal |
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| 1973 |
Enippadikal |
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| 1973 |
Ponnapuram Kotta |
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| 1973 |
Thiruvabharanam |
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| 1973 |
Kavitha |
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| 1972 |
Pushpanjali |
Bhagi |
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| 1972 |
Adyathe Kadha |
Ammukuttiyamma |
|
| 1972 |
Gaandharvakshethram |
Kalamezuthu Pattukari |
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| 1972 |
Aaromalunni |
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| 1972 |
Manthrakodi |
Saraswathi |
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| 1972 |
Akkarappacha |
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| 1972 |
Sathi |
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| 1972 |
Theertha Yaathra |
Kochikkavu |
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| 1972 |
Kalippava |
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| 1972 |
Snehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku |
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| 1972 |
Sre Guruvayoorappan |
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| 1972 |
'Puthrakameshti |
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| 1972 |
Anweshanam |
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| 1971 |
Aabhijathyam |
Janaki |
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| 1971 |
Makane Ninakku Vendi |
Thomachan's mother |
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| 1971 |
Vithukal |
Ammini |
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| 1971 |
Shiksha |
Meenakshi |
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| 1971 |
Karakanakadal |
Tharuthi |
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| 1971 |
Oru Penninte Katha |
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| 1971 |
Jalakanyaka |
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| 1971 |
Kalithozhi |
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| 1971 |
Karinizhal |
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| 1971 |
Prabhu |
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| 1971 |
Bobanum Moliyum |
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| 1971 |
Sarasayya |
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| 1971 |
Vivaahasammanam |
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| 1970 |
Nizhalattam |
Ravi's Mother |
|
| 1970 |
Anaadha |
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| 1970 |
Triveni |
Parvathi |
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| 1970 |
Vivahitha |
Kamalam |
|
| 1970 |
Cross Belt |
Bhavani |
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| 1970 |
Othenente Makan |
Naani |
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| 1970 |
Palunkupathram |
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| 1970 |
Ammayenna Sthree |
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| 1970 |
Kalpana |
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| 1970 |
Aa Chithrasalabham Parannotte |
Lakshmi |
|
1950–1960s
| Year |
Film |
Character |
Notes |
| 1969 |
Nadhi |
Thresia |
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| 1969 |
Vila Kuranja Manushyan |
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| 1969 |
Aalmaram |
Ammini Amma |
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| 1969 |
Kaattukurangu |
Thulasi |
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| 1968 |
Velutha Kathreena |
Martha Pulayi |
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| 1968 |
Vazhi Pizhacha Sandhidhi |
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| 1968 |
Asuravithu |
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| 1967 |
Anveshichu Kandethiyilla |
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| 1967 |
Sahadharmmini |
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| 1967 |
Swapnabhoomi |
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| 1967 |
Postman |
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| 1966 |
Pinchu Hridayam |
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| 1965 |
Rosi |
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| 1965 |
Daaham |
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| 1965 |
Odayil Ninnu |
Kalyani |
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| 1965 |
Thommante Makkal |
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| 1965 |
Daham |
Lakshmi |
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| 1964 |
Kudumbini |
Lakshmi |
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| 1964 |
Atombomb |
Dolly Lakshmi |
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| 1964 |
Bharthavu |
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| 1963 |
Kalayum Kaaminiyum |
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| 1962 |
Sreerama Pattaabhishekam |
Kaushalya |
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| 1958 |
Mariakutty |
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As a movie playback singer
- 1968 - "Methikkalathile" - Velutha Kathreena
- 1972 - "Ambike Jagadambike" - Theerthayaathra
- 1973 - "Mangalaam Kaavile" - Dharmayudham
- 1982 - "Thushaaramanikal" - Illakkangal
- 1982 - "Palathum Paranju" - Chiriyo Chiri
- 1999 - "Unknown" - Pallavur Devanarayanan
Television serials
- Sree Ayappanum Vavarum
- Manthrakodi
- Kathayile Rajakumari
- Gajarajan Guruvayoor Kesavan
- Thatteem Mutteem
- Krishnakripaasaagaram
- Mandan Kunju
Drama
As drama actress
As a drama singer
- "Pookkaara Pootharumo"
- "Vellilam Kaattilolichu Kalikkuvan"
Advertisements
- Shiva Emu Kozhikal (SEK)
- Grandmas
References
- ↑ http://malayalam.webdunia.com/entertainment/film/profile/0801/05/1080105083_1.htm
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/17/stories/2005071700190200.htm
- ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
- ↑ http://cinidiary.com/people.php?pigsection=Actor&picata=2&no_of_displayed_rows=13&no_of_rows_page=10&sletter=
- ↑ http://www.mathrubhumi.com/mb4eves/online/malayalam/kerala/women/articles/infocus_interview-article-362140
External links
