Damayanthi (1927 – 20 November 2010), better known by her stage name Kozhikode Santha Devi, was an Indian

Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (Mahé district) by the Malayali people. It is one of 22 scheduled languages of India. Malayalam was des ...

film and stage actress. In a career spanning about sixty years, she acted in more than 1000 plays and about 480 films.

Biography

Santha Devi was born in

Kozhikode Kozhikode (), also known in English as Calicut, is a city along the Malabar Coast in the state of Kerala in India. It has a corporation limit population of 609,224 and a metropolitan population of more than 2 million, making it the second la ...

in a then well known tharavadu called Thottathil in 1927 as the daughter of Thottathil Kannakkuruppu and Karthiyayani Amma as the seventh daughter of their 10 children. She did her studies from Sabha school and then B.E.M school. She made her debut as an actress through a 1954 drama ''Smarakam'' written by Vasu Pradeep and directed by Kundanari Appu Nair. She made her cinema debut in ''Minnaminungu'' (1957) directed by

Ramu Karyat Ramu Kariat (1 February 1927 – 10 February 1979) was an Indian film director for almost three decades from the 1950s to the 1970s, who directed many acclaimed films in the Malayalam cinema. His noted films include ''Neelakuyil, Neelakkuyil'' ...

. She acted in over 480 movies including ''Moodupadam'', ''Kuttikkuppayam'', ''Kunjalimaraykkar'', ''Iruttinte Athmavu'', ''Sthalathe pradhana payyans'' and ''Adwaitham''.

Kerala Cafe ''Kerala Cafe'' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language anthology film produced by Ranjith and directed by a team of ten directors including Lal Jose, Shaji Kailas, Anwar Rasheed, Shyamaprasad, B. Unnikrishnan, Revathy, Anjali Menon, M. Padmakuma ...

, produced by director Ranjith, was her last movie where she enacted the role of a forlorn grandmother with no one to look after her. Besides movies, she was also active in television serials. Her most memorable roles are from Manasi and Minnukettu. Santha Devi died on 20 November 2010 evening in a private hospital in

Family

She had five brothers and four sisters. All of her brothers were in Air Force and Military services. At the age of 18 she married her uncle's son, Balakrishnan, a railway guard, but the relationship did not last long. He left Santha Devi after the couple had a son. Later, she married

Kozhikode Abdul Kader Kozhikode Abdul Kader (Malayalam: കോഴിക്കോട് അബ്ദുൾ കാദർ) (born Lesli Andrews) was an Indian playback singer who was active in Malayalam cinema during the 1950s. He had sung for eight films and many dram ...

, a popular Malayalam playback singer. She has two sons, Suresh Babu and the late Sathyajith.

Awards

She won the

National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress The National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress is an honour presented annually at India's National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF), an organisation set up by the Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasti ...

for her performance in ''

Yamanam '' Yamanam'' is a 1992 Malayalam film, directed by Bharath Gopi, and starring Archana, Santha Devi, Syama and Nedumudi Venu. Plot A physically disabled girl Ambili ( Archana) is restricted to a wheelchair because of a childhood attack of polio. ...

'' (1992) directed by

Bharath Gopi Gopynathan Velayudhan Nair (2 November 1937 – 29 January 2008), popularly known by the stage name Bharat Gopy, was an Indian actor, producer and director. He was one of the first actors to be associated with the New Wave cinema movement in ...

. She has received the Kerala State award for best Stage actress in 1968 for her role in ''Kudukkukal''. In 1968, she received award from Thrissur Fine Arts Society and in 1973 she received best actress award again. In 1978, her acting in ''Ithu bhoomiyanu'' and ''Inquilabinte makkal'' fetched her Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Acamedy's award for best actress. She won the Kerala Film Critics Association Award in 1979 and Kerala State Award for Best Actress in State plays in 1983 for ''Deepasthambham Mahashcharyam''. In 1992 she got Film critics award again. Santha Devi was awarded Premji award and later in 2005 the lifetime achievement award from

Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy is located in Thrissur city, of Kerala, in India. It was established on 26 April 1958, inaugurated by then Indian Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The academy started a cultural centre at the Bahrain Kerala ...

. She won the attimabbe prize also from Karnataka

Filmography (partial)

; Malayalam # Tharangal (2014) - photo only # Nurunguvettangal - Short film ... Sr. Margarita # Kunjipennu (2010) - album # Uthrada Ravu - Short film # Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu (2010) ... Valiyathan's mother # Nalla Pattukare (2010) # Nandhuni (2010) #

(2009) #

Malayali The Malayali people () (also spelt Malayalee and also known by the demonym Keralite) are a Dravidian peoples, Dravidian ethnolinguistic group originating from the present-day state of Kerala in India, occupying its southwestern Malabar coast. ...

(2009) # Koodaram (2009) # Mayabazar(2008) #

Thalappavu ''Thalappavu'' (literal meaning: turban or headgear, which is a symbol of power, status and protection) is a 2008 Malayalam language period thriller film based on the events related to Naxal Varghese and Police Constable P. Ramachandran Nair, d ...

(2008) #

Crazy Gopalan ''Crazy Gopalan'' is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film directed by Deepu Karunakaran. The film stars Dileep in the title role with Radha Varma, Salim Kumar, Jagathy Sreekumar, Manoj K. Jayan and Biju Menon in pivotal role ...

(2008) as Janakiyamma # Vilapagalkkappuram (2008) # Prajapathi (2006) # Mamma (2006) - Short film as Mrs. Philipose #

Nottam ''Nottam'' is a 2006 Malayalam film starring Ajir Shujahi, Arun, Nedumudi Venu, Jagathi Sreekumar and Samvrutha Sunil in the lead roles. The film has been directed by Sasi Paravoor and written by Salin Mankuzhy. Plot Vasudeva Chakyar (Nedumudi ...

(2006) as Jankiyamma #

Anandabadram ''Anandabhadram'' (Anand's Bhadra) is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language dark fantasy horror film based on the novel of the same name by Sunil Parameshwaran. The film was the debut Malayalam film venture of director Santosh Sivan and actress Riy ...

(2005) # Ullam (2005) #

Maratha Nadu The Marathi people ( Marathi: मराठी लोक) or Marathis are an Indo-Aryan ethnolinguistic group who are indigenous to Maharashtra in western India. They natively speak Marathi, an Indo-Aryan language. Maharashtra was formed as ...

(2004) # Akale (2004) as Typewriting teacher #

Freedom Freedom is understood as either having the ability to act or change without constraint or to possess the power and resources to fulfill one's purposes unhindered. Freedom is often associated with liberty and autonomy in the sense of "giving on ...

(2004) # Kilichundan Mambhazham (2003) as Maimuna's mother # Janakeeyam (2003) as Lakshmiyamma # Anyar (2003) as Ummumma #

Mizhirandilum ''Mizhi Randilum'' (English: ''In both Eyes'') is a 2003 Malayalam film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Dileep, Kavya Madhavan, Indrajith, Jagathy Sreekumar, Sukumari, and Revathi. This movie was actor Narendra Prasad's last film ...

(2003) #

Ammakkilikkoodu ''Ammakilikkoodu'' is a 2003 Malayalam film starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Navya Nair. Directorial debut of M. Padmakumar, written by Ranjith. Plot Vivek takes a job as the manager of karunalayam, a retirement house. He meets a young wom ...

(2003) # Paadam Onnu: Oru Vilapam (2003) # Ee Bhargavi Nilayam (2002) #

Neythukaran Neythukaran is a 2002 Malayalam movie, the first directed by Priyanandanan, starring Murali. It tells the story of a weaver, a supporter of E. M. S. Namboodiripad, who dies the day after his leader dies. Murali won the National Film Award for ...

(2001) # Kattu Vannu Vilichappol (2001) # Ninneyum Thedi (2001) #

Rapid Action Force The Rapid Action Force (RAF) is a specialised wing of the Central Reserve Police Force of India to deal with riot and crowd control situations. History RAF was raised on 11 December 1991 with headquarters in New Delhi. It became fully oper ...

(2000) as Vasanthakumari's muthassi # Priyankari (2000) # Chenaparambile Anakaryam (1998) # Magician Mahendralal From Delhi (1998) #Oro Viliyum Kathorthu (1998) #Sisiram (1998) #

Irattakuttikalude Achan ''Irattakuttikalude Achan'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written by Sreenivasan and directed by Sathyan Anthikad. It stars Jayaram and Manju Warrier in the lead roles, while Murali, Urmila Unni, Sreenivasan and Lalu ...

(1997) as Valsan's mother # Suvarna Simhaasanam (1997) #

Mahathma ''Mahathma'' is a 1996 Malayalam-language crime action film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by T. Damodaran, which stars Suresh Gopi in the lead role, while Ganesh Kumar, Devan, Rajan P. Dev, Biju Menon and Ramya Krishnan appear in sup ...

(1996) # Harbour (1996) # Aakaashathekkoru Kilivaathil (1996) # Madamma (1996) # Sundarimare Sookshikkuka (1995) # No 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North (1995) # Chandha (1995) # Sasinas (1995) #

Oru Abhibashakante Case Diary ''Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary'' () is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language mystery legal drama film directed by K. Madhu and written by S. N. Swamy.The film stars Mammootty, Heera Rajagopal, Jagathy Sreekumar, Vijayaraghavan, Rajan P. Dev an ...

(1995) # Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum (1995) # Mazhayethum Munbe (1995) #

Avan Ananthapadmanabhan Avan may refer to: Films * Aah (film), ''Aah'' (film), a 1953 Hindi-language film dubbed into Tamil as ''Avan'' * Avan (1985 film), ''Avan'' (1985 film), a 1985 Tamil-language film * Avan (2010 film), ''Avan'' (2010 film), a 2010 Malayalam-lang ...

(1994) # Deyvathinte Vikrithikal (1994) # Tharavadu (1994) #

Pingami ''Pingami'' () is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Reghunath Paleri based on his own short story ''Kumarettan Parayaatha Kadha''. It was produced by Mohanlal through the company ...

(1994) # Ghazal (1994) # Bharanakoodam (1994) as Manju's maid #

Chukkan ''Chukkan'' is a 1994 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Thampi Kannanthanam. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Gautami, Thilakan and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. The film has musical score by S. P. Venkatesh. Synopsis ...

(1994) as Gayathri's Mother # Naaraayam (1993) #

Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans ''Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans'' is 1993 Malayalam-language political thriller film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Renji Panicker. The film revolved around the current affairs of Kerala in 90s and was a commercial success. It severel ...

(1993) # Ghoshayathra (1993) as Itheyiumma # Agneyam (1993) # Magrib (1993) #

(1992) #

Kamaladalam ''Kamaladalam'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language musical drama film written by A. K. Lohithadas and directed by Sibi Malayil, starring Mohanlal, Murali, Vineeth, Nedumudi Venu, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Monisha, Parvathy Jayaram and ...

(1992) # Dhanam (1991) # Daivasahayam Lucky Centre (1991) # Adwaitham (1991) # Parallel College (1991) # Aakoshakkottayile Sulthan (1991) #

No 20 Madras Mail ''No.20 Madras Mail'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller film directed by Joshiy and written by Dennis Joseph from a story by Harikumar. The film stars Mohanlal in lead role and Jagadish, Maniyanpilla Raju, M. G. Soman, Ashokan ...

(1990) # Kakkathollayiram (1990) # Brahmarakshassu (1990) #

Sasneham ''Sasneham...'' (translation: ''With Love'') is a 1990 Malayalam language family film written by Lohithadas and directed by Sathyan Anthikad. It stars Balachandra Menon, Shobana, Innocent, Sukumari, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Mamukkoya, Karamana Jana ...

(1990) #

Aye Auto ''Aye Auto'' () is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Venu Nagavalli and produced by Maniyanpilla Raju. The film stars Mohanlal and Rekha in the lead roles. The songs were composed by Raveendran, while ...

(1990) #

Carnivel ''Carnivel'' is a 1989 Malayalam comedy film written by S. N. Swamy and directed by P. G. Viswambharan. The film centres on the backdrops of a carnival. It stars Mammootty, Parvathy Jayaram, Parvathy, Sukumaran and Babu Antony in pivotal roles. ...

(1989) #

Naduvazhikal ''Naduvazhikal'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language action crime film directed by Joshiy and written by S. N. Swami. The film was loosely based on ''The Godfather''. It tells the story of Arjun (Mohanlal), who takes up the business empire o ...

(1989) # V. I. P. (1989) as Karthyayani #

Chanakyan ''Chanakyan'' is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film produced by Navodaya Appachan under Navodaya Studio and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar in his directorial debut. Starring Kamal Haasan, Urmila Matondkar, Jayaram, Madhu (actor), Mad ...

(1989) # Padippura (1989) # Asthikal Pookkunnu (1989) as Itti # Kanakambarangal (1988) as Sreedevi's mother #

Dhinarathrangal ''Dhinarathrangal'' (English: ''Days and Nights'') is a 1988 Malayalam film written by Dennis Joseph, directed by Joshi and produced by S. V. Krishna Reddy and starring Mammootty, Sumalatha, and Mukesh. The score and soundtrack were composed by ...

(1988) #

Oohakachavadam ''Oohakachavadam'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. Madhu. The film stars Adoor Bhasi, Balachandra Menon, Murali Suhasini and Prathapachandran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. G. Radhakrishnan. ...

(1988) # Rithubetham (1987) # Idanazhiyil Ou Kalocha (1987) # Nadodikkaattu (1987) as Ramdas's Mother (Cameo appearance) #

PC 369 ''P.C. 369'' is a 1987 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Chandrakumar. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Mukesh, Rohini and Maniyanpilla Raju. The film has musical score by K. P. N. Pillai. Cast *Suresh Gopi as Gopikuttan *Mukesh as Jo ...

(1987) as Mandara #

Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam ''Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language satirical comedy drama film directed by Sibi Malayil, written by Sreenivasan and produced by M. Mani. It stars Mohanlal, Menaka, Jagathy Sreekumar, Nedumudi Venu, Mamukk ...

(1986) #

Abhayam Thedi ''Abhayam Thedi'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi. The film stars Mohanlal, Shobhana, Sukumari and Thilakan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Plot The film tells the story of a girl who returns ...

(1986) #

Vellam ''Vellam'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Hariharan, starring Prem Nazir and Madhu , supported by K. R. Vijaya and Srividya, with Sathaar, Sukumari, Adoor Bhasi and Balan K. Nair playing other important roles. T ...

(1985) #

Dheivatheyorthu ''Dheivatheyorthu'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by R. Gopi. The film stars Balachandra Menon, Prem Nazir, Srividya, Innocent and Urvashi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. G. Radhakrishnan. Cast * Prem Nazi ...

(1985) # Anubandham (1985) # Srikrishna Parundu (1984) #

Maniyara ''Maniyara'' is a 1983 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, Screenplay by moidu Padiyath directed by M. Krishnan Nair (director), M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Mammootty, Seema (actress), ...

(1983) # Surumayitta Kannukal (1983) #

Mylanji ''Mylanji'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, written by Moidu Padiyath directed by M. Krishnan Nair. The film's musical score was by A. T. Ummer. ''Mylanji'' also means henna in Malayalam and Tamil. Cast * Janardhanan as Moideen * K.R.Vija ...

(1982 ) #

Adhikaram ''Adhikaram'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by R. S. Prabhu. The film stars Seema, Sukumaran, Sharada and Raghavan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast * Seema as Ge ...

(1980) # Ashwaradham (1980) # Angadi (1980) #

Chakara A chakara (also Chaakara and in Malayalam ചാകര) is a peculiar marine phenomenon in which many fish and prawns throng together during a particular season as part of mud bank formations. The etymology relates to the local Dravidian wording "c ...

(1980) as Subhadra #

Vilkkanundu Swapnangal ''Vilkkanundu Swapnangal'' () is a 1980 Malayalam-language drama film, directed by Azad, written by M.T. Vasudevan Nair and produced by V. B. K Menon. The film stars Sukumaran, Srividya, Sudheer, Bahadoor and Sreenivasan. The film also features ...

(1980) # Neelathamara (1979) #

Thakara ''Thakara'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Bharathan and written by Padmarajan. It stars Prathap Pothan, Surekha, Nedumudi Venu and K. G. Menon in pivotal roles. The film was a breakthrough in the career of Bharathan ...

(1979) # Thenthulli (1979) #

Avar Jeevikkunnu ''Avar Jeevikkunnu'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Sreelatha Namboothiri. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Madh ...

(1978) # Chuvanna Vithukal (1978) # Padasaram (1978) as Kochukaali # Aparadhi (1977) as Madhaviyamma #

Yatheem ''Yatheem'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, scripted by Moidu Padiyath directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Sheela, K. P. Ummer, Sudheer, Vidhubala, Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and ...

(1977) # Njavalppazhangal (1976) # Athithi (1975) # Utharayanam (1975) #

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(1975) # Udayam Kizhakku Thanne (1974) # Shasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu (1973) #

Darshanam ''Darsanam'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. N. Menon and produced by P. C. George. The film stars Adoor Bhasi, Supriya, Sankaradi and Raghavan in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Adoor Bha ...

(1973) # Iniyoru Janmam Tharoo (1972) #

Kuttyedathi ''Kuttyedathi'' ( ml, കുട്ട്യേടത്തി, en, Kutty, the Elder Sister) is a 1971 Malayalam language film, directed by P. N. Menon and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. It was widely regarded as one of the best South Indian f ...

(1971) as Meenakshi #

Ummachu ''Ummachu'' (''Beloved'') is a Malayalam novel written by Uroob in 1954. ''Ummachu'' along with '' Sundarikalum Sundaranmarum'' are considered the best works by Uroob and are ranked among the finest novels in Malayalam. In ''Ummachu'', Uroob e ...

(1971) #

Velutha Kathreena ''Velutha Kathreena'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by P. Balthasar, based on the famous novel of the same name, written by Muttathu Varkey. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sathyan, Sheela and Jayabharathi ...

(1968) # Thokkukal Kathaparayunnu (1968) # Anaachadanam (1968) #

Aval ''Aval'' () may refer to: * ''Aval'' (1967 film) * ''Aval'' (1972 film) * ''Aval'' (2017 film) * ''Aval'' (TV series), a 2011 Indian Tamil-language family soap opera {{disambiguation ...

(1967) #

Kottayam Kolacase ''Kottayam Kolacase'' is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Sankaradi. It was released on 22 March 1967. Plot Cast ...

(1967) # Mulkireedam (1967) #

Iruttinte Athmavu ''Iruttinte Athmavu'' () is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair based on his own short story of the same name. It stars Prem Nazir and Sharada in lead roles with Thikkurissy Sukum ...

(1967) as Parukkuttiamma # Ashwamedam (1967) as Lakshmi # Aneshichu Kandethiyilla (1967) #

Nagarame Nandi ''Nagarame Nanni'' is a 1967 Malayalam language film, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by A. Vincent. The film stars Prem Nazir, Usha Nandhini, Madhu and K. P. Ummer among others. The film tells the story of a family that migrate ...

(1967) #

Kunjali Marakkar Kunjali Marakkar (alternatively spelled Kunhali Marakkar) was the title inherited by the Admiral of the fleet of the Samoothiri / Zamorin, the king of Kozhikode / Calicut, in present-day Kerala, India. There were four Marakkars whose war tacti ...

(1967) #

Mayor Nair ''Mayor Nair'' is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by S. R. Puttanna and produced by P. A. Thangal. The film stars Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair, Balu and Ramesh. It is an adaptation of Thomas Hardy's 1886 novel ''The ...

(1966) #

Murappennu ''Murappennu'' is a 1965 Malayalam-language drama film directed by A. Vincent and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir in the lead role with an ensemble supporting cast including Sharada, Madhu, Jyothilakshmi, K. P. Um ...

(1965) as Madhaviyamma #

Devalayam A Hindu temple, or ''mandir'' or ''koil'' in Indian languages, is a house, seat and body of divinity for Hindus. It is a structure designed to bring human beings and gods together through worship, sacrifice, and devotion.; Quote: "The Hind ...

(1964) # Kuttikuppayam (1964) #

Moodupadam ''Moodupadam'' is a 1963 Malayalam language film directed by Ramu Kariat and scripted by K. T. Muhammed based on S. K. Pottekkatt's novel of the same name. Sathyan and Ambika play the lead roles. It is a social film about the relationship betw ...

(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) # Minnaminigu(1957) # Sandehi (1954) ; Hindi * Triyathri (1990)

Television serials (partial)

*Manasi (DD Malayalam) *Pennurimai (DD Malayalam) *

Minnukettu ''Minnukettu'' is an Indian Malayalam television soap opera directed by Jnanasheelan and which aired on Surya TV from 16 August 2004 to 2 January 2009 This is the first ever serial in Malayalam to cross 1000 episodes Minnukettu and its title so ...

( Surya TV) *Manassariyathe ( Surya TV) *Kayamkulam Kochunni ( Surya TV) *Ali Manthrikan *Ennapadam *Sakunam ( DD Malayalam) *Vadhu - telefilm *Vidhyarambham - telefilm *Puthiyaplakkuppayam - telefilm *Kannukal- telefilm *Kunchathumma - telefilm

Dramas (partial)

* Kudukkukal * Smaarakam * Deepasthambham Mahaascharyam * Inquilaaabinte Makkal * Ithu Bhoomiyaannu * Pediswapnam

References

External links

*
Shanthadevi at MSI
{{DEFAULTSORT:Devi, Santha Indian film actresses Actresses from Kozhikode 1927 births 2010 deaths Best Supporting Actress National Film Award winners Indian stage actresses 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses in Malayalam cinema Actresses in Malayalam theatre Indian television actresses Actresses in Malayalam television