Kottayam Santha was an Indian actress and dubbing artist best known for her work in
Malayalam cinema
Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, ''Elippathayam' ...
. She has acted in more than 300 films. She had also acted in several TV serials like Valayam, Krishnakripasagaram etc. She dubbed for almost 1000 films. She was the voice for
Seema in almost all her Malayalam films.
Biography
Kottayam Santha was born at
Kottayam
Kottayam () is a municipal town in the Indian state of Kerala. Flanked by the Western Ghats on the east and the Vembanad Lake and paddy fields of Kuttanad on the west. It is the district headquarters of Kottayam district, located in south-we ...
. She entered the cinema field through M Krishnan Nair's film Aniyathi. She was the founder and chief patron of Sthree Sakthi Samajam, a women's rights protection organisation. She died on 27 April 2007.
Filmography
As an actress
*Prajapathi (2006) as Guest role
*Mukhamariyaathe (2006) as Thampuratti
*
Palunku
''Palunku'' () is a 2006 Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Blessy. It stars Mammootty in the lead role with Nazriya Nazim making her on-screen debut through this film- along with Lakshmi Sharma, Baby Nivedita, Kottayam Sa ...
(2006) as Ammayi
* Jalolsavam(2004) as Jose's mother
* Kasthoorimaan (2003) as Sajan's grandmother
* Ladies & Gentlemen (2001) as Mrs.Perera
*
Stalin Sivadas (1999) as Manju's mother
*
Kaliveedu
''Kaliveedu'' is a 1996 Malayalam family drama film directed by Sibi Malayil. It stars Jayaram, Manju Warrier, Jagadish, Sunitha and Vani Viswanath in lead roles. The film explores the marital relationship of Mahesh (Jayaram) and Mridula (Man ...
(1996) as Dr. Gonzales's mother
*Swarnachamaram (1996)
*
Easwaramoorthy IN (1996) as Ramesh's mother
*Kanjirapally Kariyachan (1996) as Kuttappayi's mother
* Boxer (1995) as Jimmy's mother
*
Pakshe
''Pakshe'' ( ml, പക്ഷേ, italic=yes; ''But'') is a 1994 Malayalam romantic drama film written by Cheriyan Kalpakavadi and directed by Mohan. It stars Mohanlal and Shobhana. The film was critically acclaimed.
Plot
"Pakshe" revolves aro ...
(1994) as Nandini's mother
*Commissioner (1994) as Indu's mother
*Manichitrathazhu (1993) as Mother Superior
* Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam (1992) as Viji's mother
* Manyanmar (1992) as Thomas's mother
* Abhayam (1991)
*
Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran
''Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Kamal and written by Sreenivasan. The film is based on the short story ''Kottu Baakki'' by S. K. Pottekkad. This film stars Sreenivasan, Rekha ...
(1990) as Gopalakrishnan's mother
*Ezhuthappurangal (1987)
* Vivaahithare Ithile (1986)
* Vellam (1985)
* Ozhivukaalam (1985) as Das's mother
* Rangam (1985) as Matron
* Thammil Thammil (1985) as Dr. Susan
* Oru Nokku Kanan (1985) as Sister Agnes
* Manassariyathe (1984) as Mohan's mother
* Oru Kochu Swapnam (1984) as Matron
* Ente Upasana (1984) as Mother Superior
* Manase Ninakku Mangalam (1984) as Damodara Kuruppu's sister
* Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol (1984) as Rohiniyamma
* Chakkarayumma (1984)
* Iniyenkilum (1983) as Saraswathy
* Shesham Kazhchayil (1983) as Swimmer's wife
* Bandham (1983)
*
Koodevide
''Koodevide?'' ( en, Where is Your Nest?) is a 1983 Malayalam drama film, written and directed by P. Padmarajan, starring Mammootty, Suhasini and Rahman, who makes his debut. The plot is loosely based on a Tamil novel by Vasanthi. The film wa ...
(1983) as Captain Thomas's mother
* Oru Kunju Janikkunnu - Mathrika Kudumbam (1982)
* Ankuram (1982)
* Velicham Vitharunna Penkutty (1982)
* Ente Shathrukkal/Porattam (1982)
* Ruby My Darling (1982)
* Ellam Ninakku Vendi (1981) as Bharathi
* ''
Kilinjalgal
''Kilinjalgal'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language romance film, written and directed by Durai. The film stars Mohan, Poornima Bhagyaraj and Dilip. It revolves around two lovers whose romance is opposed by their families due to differences in ...
'' (1981) as Mrs.Thomas
Tamil film
Tamil cinema, also known as Kollywood is a part of Indian Cinema; primarily engaged in production of motion pictures in the Tamil language. Based out of the Kodambakkam neighbourhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, it is popularly called ''Kollywood' ...
* Rajneegandhi (1980)
* Meen (1980) as Thresia
* Chandrabhimbham (1980)
* Swargadevatha (1980)
* Ithikkarappakki (1980)
* Aaravam (1980) as Mrs.Murukayya
* Ethikkara Pakky (1980) as Kalyani
* Kannukal (1979) as Karthyayani
* Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindapoocha (1979) as Cheriyamma
* Sarapanjaram (1979) as Lakshmiyamma
* Anubhavangale Nandi (1979)
* Kathirmandapam (1979)
* Lovely (1979)
* Iniyum Kaanaam (1979) as Parvathiyamma
*
Eeta
Yaetta or Eeta ( ml, ഈറ്റ) is a 1978 released Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi starring Kamal Haasan, Madhu, Sheela and Seema. It deals with a love triangle: Sheela and Seema fall in love with Kamal Haasan. The movie is known ...
(1978)
* Nivedyam (1978)
* Nakshathrangale Kaaval (1978)
* Snehathinte Mukhangal (1978) as Lakshmi's mother
* Aaravam (1978) as Murukayya's wife
* Balapareekshanam (1978) as Raji's mother
* Avar Jeevikkunnu (1978)
* Adimakkachavadam (1978)
* Puthariyankam (1978)
* Agninakshathram (1977)
* Rathimanmadhan (1977)
* Anthardhaaham (1977) as Valyamma
* Yatheem (1977)
* Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu (1974)
*
Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam) (1972) as Ammini
*Theerthayathra (1972)
* Sthree (1970) as Naaniyamma
* Ambalapraavu (1970) as Nani Amma
* Priya (1970)
*
Abhayam (1970) as Devakiyamma
*
Nizhalattam
''Nizhalattam'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by Hari Pothan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film marked the acting debut of Sudheer and ...
(1970) as Mrs. Nair
* Aa Chithrashalabham Parannotte (1970)
* Amma Enna Sthree
*
Anadha (1970)
*
Kallichellamma
''Kallichellamma'' is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran. It is based on the novel of the same name by G. Vivekanandan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sheela and Adoor Bhasi. It was released on 22 August 1969. S ...
(1969)
*
Kattu Kurangu
''Kattukurangu'' () is a 1969 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by K. Surendran. The film stars Sathyan, Sharada, Jayabharathi and Kaviyoor Ponnamma. It was released on 6 February 1969.
Cast
* Sathyan ...
(1969)
* Vila Kuranja Manushyan (1969)
*
Viruthan Shanku
''Viruthan Shanku'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by P. Venu, starring Adoor Bhasi and Ambika. It revolves around Vikraman, and how he tricks people and steals their valuables in a comic way and also how he wins the hea ...
(1968) as Nanukutty
*
Padunna Puzha
''Padunna Puzha'' (''The Singing River'') is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Jayabharathi and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by ...
(1968) as Radhamma
* Manswini (1968) as Alamelu
*
N.G.O (1967)
* Awal (1967)
*
Pareeksha (1967)
*
Anveshichu Kandethiyilla
''Anweshichu Kandethiyilla'' () is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by Parappurath. The film stars K. R. Vijaya, Sathyan and Madhu. Based on Parappurath's novel of the same name, it recounts the qu ...
(1967) as Cheriyamma
*
Bhagyamudra
''Bhagyamudra'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film written by S. L. Puram Sadanandan and directed by M. A. V. Rajendran. It stars Prem Nazeer, Meenakumari, Adoor Bhasi, Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai, Manavalan Joseph, Kottayam Shantha, Kal ...
(1967)
*
Sthanarthi Saramma
''Sthanarthi Saramma'' is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai. It was released on 2 December 1966.
...
(1966)
*
Chemmeen
''Chemmeen'' () is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language romance film, based on the novel of the same name by Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai. It was adapted into a screenplay by S. L. Puram Sadanandan, directed by Ramu Kariat, and produced by Babu Isma ...
(1966)
* Kalithozhan (1966)
*
Muthalali
''Muthalali'' is a 1965 Malayalam language film directed by M. A. V. Rajendran. It stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, T. S. Muthaiah and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. Muthalali is inspired by the Tamil language film of the same name.
The Tamil film ''M ...
(1965) as Meenakshi
* Kochumon (1965) as Meena
*
Rajamalli
''Rajamalli'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by R. S. Prabhu. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sharada, Sukumari and Kottayam Santha in the lead roles. The film had musical score by BA Chidambaranath.
Cast
*Prem Nazir
* Sha ...
(1965) as Manka
*
Bhargavi Nilayam
''Bhargavi Nilayam'' () is a 1964 Indian Malayalam-language romantic horror film directed by A. Vincent (in his directorial debut) and written by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer based on his own short story ''Neela Velicham''. The film stars Madhu, V ...
(1964) as Suma
* Aadya Kiranagal (1964) as Vasanthy
*
Ammaye Kaanaan
''Ammaye Kaanaan'' is a 1963 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by V. Abdulla. The film stars Sathyan, Ambika and Baby Vinodini.
Cast
* Sathyan as Chandran
* Madhu as Balagopal
*Ambika as Madhavi
*Adoor ...
(1963) as Janaki Amma
* Moodupadam (1963)
*
Ninamaninja Kalpadukal
''Ninamaninja Kalpadukal'' (Bloodstained Footprints) is a 1963 Malayalam language film, directed by N. N. Pisharody and produced by N.K. Karunakara Pillai and Shobhana Parameswaran Nair. The lead role is played by Prem Nazir, with Ambika, Sheel ...
(1963) as Lisy
*
Doctor
Doctor or The Doctor may refer to:
Personal titles
* Doctor (title), the holder of an accredited academic degree
* A medical practitioner, including:
** Physician
** Surgeon
** Dentist
** Veterinary physician
** Optometrist
*Other roles
** ...
(1963)
* Jnaanasundari (1961) as Melitta
*
Mariakutty
''Mariakutty'' is a 1958 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and written by Muttathu Varkey. The film stars Prem Nazir and Miss Kumari. It is based on Varkey's 1957 novel of the same name.
Plot
Cast
* Prem Nazir as Pappachan
* Miss ...
(1958) as Mariakutty's friend
*
Jailppulli (1957) as Lakshmi
* Paadatha Painkili (1957)
*
Manthravadi (1956)
*
Aniyathi (1955)
As a singer
* Padathalir Thozhunnen ...(Sabarimala Ayyappan, 1961)
* Kannukalil Kavanayumaay ...(Bhaagyajaathakam, 1962)
* Keledi Ninne Njaan ...(Doctor, 1963)
* Malaranikkaadukal ... (Ramanan, 1967)
* Kaalamenna Kaaranavarkku ...(Kallichellamma, 1969)
* Ambambo Jeevikkan ...(Naalumanippookkal, 1978)
As a dubbing artist
* Sindhu (1979) Jayabharathi
* Utsavam (1975) Jayabharathi
* Mohiniyattam (1976) Lakshmi
* Angeekaram (1977) Prameela
* Sarapancharam (1977) Jayabharathi
* Swarangal Swapnangal (1978) Jayabharathi
* Marmmaram (1983) Jayabharathi
* Chandhrahasam (1979) Jayabharathi
* Dhanya (1978) Jayabharathi
* Shikharangal (1979) Jayabharathi
* Nadhi Muthal Nadhi Vare (1983) Jayabharathi
* Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla (1981) Jayabharathi
* America America( 1986) Jayabharathi
* Panchamrutham(1978) Jayabharathi
* Rugma (1984) Jayabharathi
* Anubandham (1985) Jayabharathi
* Vartha (1986) Jayabharathi
*
Akkareyanente Manasam (1985) Jayabharathi
*
Sindhoora Sandhyakku Mounam (1986) Jayabharathi
* Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu (1984) Jayabharathi
* Oru Kochu Swapnam (1984) Jayabharathi
* Anujathi (1977)Jayabharathi
* Mukthi (1994) Jayabharathi
* Snehikkan Samayamilla (1981) Jayabharathi
* Moorkhan (1981) Jayabharathi
* Aavanazhi (1986) Jayabharathi
* Choodatha Pookkal (1985) Jayabharathi
* Athirathram(1984)Jayabharathi
* Vasanthasena (1995) Jayabharathi
* Adiyozhukkukal (1995) Jayabharathi
* Adimakal Udamakal (1996) Jayabharathi
* Lakshmana Rekha (1984) Jayabharathi
* Thirakkil Alpa Samayam (1994) Jayabharathi
* Manushyamrugam (1981) Jayabharathi
* Ormayilennum(1984) Jayabharathi
* Abkari (1996) Jayabharathi
* Mattoral (1995) Jayabharathi
* Naanayam (1986) Jayabharathi
* Iniyenkilum (1986) Jayabharathi
* Ithrayum Kaalam (1985) Jayabharathi
* Shathrusamharam (1980) Jayabharathi
* Chuvanna Chirakukal (1978) Jayabharathi
* Panchapandavar (1983) Jayabharathi
* Gangster (1981) Jayabharathi
*An Evening in Paris (1983) Jayabharathi
*Garjanam (1983) Jayabharathi
*Benz Vasu (1981) Jayabharathi
*Thusharam (1982) Jayabharathi
*John JafarJanarthanan (1984) Jayabharathi
*Vishwaroopam (1986) Jayabharathi
*Eeta (1978) Jayabharathi
*Angadi (1981) Jayabharathi
*Sakthi (1980) Jayabharathi
*Kaanamarayathu (1985) Jayabharathi
*Karimbana (1979) Jayabharathi
*Njan Njan Maathram (1980) Jaya bharathi
*Meen (1980) Jayabharathi
*Vicharana (1994) Jayabharathi
*Innalenkill Naale (1986) Jayabharathi
*1921 (1984) Jayabharathi
*Ahimsa (1983) Jayabharathi
*Chaakara (1981) Jayabharathi
*Karimpoovinakkare (1986) Jayabharathi
*Ezham Kadalinakkare (1980) Jayabharathi
*Thadakom (1983) Jayabharathi
*Deepam (1981) Jayabharathi
*Soothrakkari (1979) Jayabharathi
*Adavukal 18 (1979) Jayabharathi
*Manasa Vacha Karmana (1978) Jayabharathi
*Sathyam (1980) Jayabharathi
*Anthapuram (1978) Jayabharathi
*Ammayum Makalum (1980) Jayabharathi
*Theenalangal (1981) Jayabharathi
*Aashirvadam (1983) Jayabharathi
*Kappal kairali (1983) Jayabharathi
*Komaram (1983) Jayabharathi
*Sankharsham (1983) Jayabharathi
*Sphodanam (1978) Jayabharathi
*Maniyara (1983) Jayabharathi
*Manassoru Mahaasamudram (1978) Jayabharathi
*Nishedi (1984) Jayabharathi
*Kodathi (1984) Jayabharathi
*Ivide Ingane (1995) Jayabharathi
*Oru Smangaliyude Kadha (1984) Jayabharathi
*Sandharbham (1994) Jayabharathi
*Janakeeya Kodathi (1995) Jayabharathi
*Guruji Oru Vaakku (1994) Jayabharathi
*Pappan Priyapetta Pappan (1986) Jayabharathi
*Njan Kathorthirikkam (1996) Jayabharathi
*Ashtabandham (1997) Jayabharathi
*Ente Sabdham (1997) Jayabharathi
*Koodanayum Kaattu (1996) Jayabharathi
*Ee kaikalil (1995) Jayabharathi
*Iniyethra Dooram (1984) Jayabharathi
*Naalkkavala (1994) Jayabharathi
*Sarvakalashala (1996) Jayabharathi
*Ayitham (1984) Jayabharathi
*Mahayanam (1984) Jayabharathi
*Puthiya Velicham (1978) Jayabharathi
*Kaamini (1978) Jayabharathi
*Thettu (1977) Jayabharathi
*Sooryavamsham (1979) Jayabharathi
*Pichathy Kuttappan (1979) Jayabharathi
*Kaavilamma (1977) Jayabharathi
*Agnipareekshanam (1980) Jayabharathi
*Ladies hostel (1979) Jayabharathi
*Anubhoothikalude Nimisham (1979) Jayabharathi
*Pattalam Janaki (1979) Jayabharathi
*Azhakulka Celina (1978) Jayabharathi
*Madhuram Thirumadhuram (1979) Jayabharathi
*Achani (1979) Jayabharathi
*Abhayam Thedi (1986) Jayabharathi
*Ivanente Priyaputhran (1979) Jayabharathi
*Sandhyaragam (1979) Jayabharathi
*Pushyaraagam (1979) Jayabharathi
*Raathriyile yathrakkar (1979) Jayabharathi
*Jumbulingam (1979) Jayabharathi
*Avakasham (1979) Jayabharathi
*Orkkuka Vallappozhum (1981) Jayabharathi
*Ente Sathrukkal (1986) Jayabharathi
*Poonthenaruvi (1979) Nandhitha Bose
*Thadavara (1982) Nandhitha Bose
*Vidaparayum Munpe (1984) Jayabharathi
*Orikkal Koodi (1985) Jayabharathi
TV Serials
* Valayam
* Eka Tharakam
* Manasi
* Punarjanmam
* Meera
* Agnisakshi
* Manalnagaram
Dramas
* Manushyan
External links
*
Kottayam Shantha at MSI (MalayalaSangeetham.Info)h1>
References
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Actresses in Malayalam cinema
Indian film actresses
Actresses from Kottayam
Indian voice actresses
2007 deaths
Year of birth missing
20th-century Indian actresses
Actresses in Malayalam television
Actresses in Tamil cinema