Kulappulli Leela (born 19 April 1954) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in

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and television. She has mostly done comedic roles, and has appeared in over 350 films. She began her career acting through theatre dramas.

Filmography

Malayalam

* Ssshh * Oru Flashback Story * Gulikan * Kadal Kuthira .... Margret * Marutha * Mayakottaram * Ulkkazhcha * College Cuties * Prathi Niraparathiyano .... Pennamma * Mathamgi .... Janaki * 2022 - 5il Oral Thaskaran .... * 2022 - Nipah * 2022 - Oru Pakka Nadan Premam * 2022 - Anandakalyanam * 2022 Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh * 2021 -Karingal - short film * 2021 - Cabin .... Rukku * 2021 - Enpathukalile Epyanmar * 2021 - Pravasi - short film * 2020 - Mother's Day - short film * 2020 - Vahini .... Madhavi Amma * 2020 - Varky * 2020 - Thallumpidi * Mayil * 2019 - Moonam Pralayam *2019- An International Local Story *2019- Onnam Sakshi *2019- Freakens * 2019 - ''Makkana'' * 2018 - ''Mattanchery'' * 2018 - ''Daivame Kai Thozham K Kumarakanam'' .... Narayani * 2018 - ''Sakhavinte Priyasakhi'' .... Dakshayini * 2018 - ''Kuttanadan Marpappa'' * 2018 - ''Suvarna Purushan'' * 2018 - ''Dustbin'' * 2018 - ''Oru Pazhaya Bomb Katha'' .... Bhavyan's mother *2018 - ''Theetta Rappai'' * 2018 - ''Wonder Boys'' * 2018 Thanaha ... Ammini * 2018 Daivam Sakshi ... Ammini * 2018- Vallikudilile Vellakkaran * 2018 -Ippozhum Eppozhum Sthuthi Ayirikkatte * 2018 - Mottitta Mullakal * 2017 - ''Kaaliyan'' * 2017 - ''Kuntham'' * 2017 - ''Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kisa'' * 2016 - ''Noolppaalam'' * 2016 - ''Dum'' * 2016 - ''Kattumakkan'' * 2016 - ''Poyi Maranju Parayathe'' * 2016 - ''Oru Muthassi Gadha'' * 2016 - ''Paulettante Veedu'' .... Mariyamma * 2015 - ''Ariyahte Ishtamyi'' * 2015 - ''Elinjikkavu PO'' * 2015 - ''Ithinumappuram'' * 2015 - ''Kanthari'' * 2015 - ''Kunjuramayanam'' * 2015 - ''Uthara Chemmeen'' * 2015 - ''Kidney Biriyani'' * 2015 - ''Ormakalil Oru Manju Kaalam'' .... Khadeejumma * 2014 - Maramkothi - Marutha Mariya * 2014 - ''Wonderful Journey'' * 2014 - ''Ottamandhaaram'' * 2014 - ''Odum Raja Aadum Rani'' * 2014 - ''Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu'' * 2014 - ''Tharangal'' * 2014 - ''Njaanaannu Party'' * 2014 - ''Nattarangu'' * 2014 - ''Manja'' .... Jackson's mother * 2014 - ''Rakatharakshas 3D'' * 2013 -

Nadodimannan ''Nadodimannan'' () is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language satirical action comedy film directed by Viji Thampi, starring Dileep, Sayaji Shinde, Nedumudi Venu and Ananya. Dileep and Viji Thampi collaborated after 17 years in this movie. The film i ...

- Leela * 2013 -

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- Chinnamma * 2013 -

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- Therutha * 2013 -

My Fan Ramu ''My Fan Ramu'' is a 2013 Malayalam film directed by debutant Nikhil K. Menon, starring Saiju Kurup and Rajeev Pillai in the lead roles. Actor Saiju Kurup has also written the script for the film, produced by Sasi Ayyanchira. Plot Ramu, who is ...

* 2013 -

Vallatha Pahayan ''Vallatha Pahayan'' (Malayalam : വല്ലാത്ത പഹയൻ) is a 2013 Indian Malayalam Drama movie, produced by Milan Jaleel and directed by Niyas Bakker. The film stars Manikandan Pattambi, Rachana Narayanankutty in the lead roles ...

- Naani Thala * 2013 - ''Progress Report''....Mariya * 2013 - ''Breaking News Live'' * 2012 -

Doctor Innocent aanu ''Doctor Innocentanu'' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written and directed by Ajmal, and starring Innocent and Sona Nair in the lead roles. The film is inspired from Guy de Maupassant's English short story ''The Necklace " ...

- Thresiamma * 2012 -

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* 2012 - ''Kalikalam'' .... Nani * 2012 - ''Ezham Suryan''.... Omana * 2012 - ''Ennennum Ormmakkayi'' * 2012 - ''Themmadikkootam'' * 2012 - ''Ina'' * 2012 - ''Prabuvinte Makkal'' .... Cheriyamma Janu * 2012 - ''Theruvu Nakshatragal''..... Janaki * 2012 - ''Bhaghavathipuram'' * 2012 - ''Vaidooryam'' * 2011 - ''Sandwich'' * 2011 - Manushya Mrugam - Thresiamma * 2011 -

Kudumbasree Travels ''Kudumbasree Travels'' ( ml, കുടുംബശ്രീ ട്രാവൽസ്‌) is a 2011 Malayalam comedy film directed by Kiran starring Jayaram and Bhavana in the lead roles. It is a family oriented film, with Jayaram playing the r ...

- . Kunjannamma * 2011 -

Teja Bhai & Family ''Teja Bhai and Family'' is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Deepu Karunakaran, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran, Akhila Sasidharan, and Suraj Venjaramoodu in the lead roles. One of the songs, ''Oru Madhura Kinavin'' ...

- Ramani * 2011 - ''Mannikkyakkallu'' * 2011 - ''Nadakame Ulakam'' * 2011 - ''101 Uruppika'' * 2011 - ''Lucky Jokers'' * 2011 - ''Female Unnikrishnan'' * 2011 - ''Swargam 9 KM'' * 2011 - ''White & Black'' * 2010 -

Thanthonni ''Thanthonni'' () is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by George Varghese, a former assistant to Joshy. ''Thanthonni'' stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Sheela Kaur, Ambika, Sai Kumar and Suraj Venjaramood. It was relea ...

* 2010 - Inganeyum Oral - Kamalakshi * 2010 -

Rama Ravanan ''Raama Raavanan'' is a 2010 film based on the novel ''Manomi'' by Madhavikutty. It is directed by Biju Vattappara and produced by Raaffi Mathirra under the banner Ifar International. It stars Suresh Gopi, Mithra Kurian, Nedumudi Venu, Biju Me ...

- . Rajamma * 2010 -

Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu ''Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu'' is a 2010 Malayalam-language film directed by Prakash. Kalabhavan Mani, Suraj Venjaramood, Jayashree and Nakshathra plays the lead roles in this film. It is produced by Kalabhavan Mani. It is a tribute to all "K ...

* 2010 - ''Sufi Paranja Katha'' * 2010 - ''

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'' * 2010 - ''Drona'' * 2010 - ''9KK Road'' * 2010 - ''Nizhal'' * 2010 - ''Fiddle'' * 2010 - ''Karyasthan'' .... Bus Passenger * 2010 - Best Actor - Servant at Lal Jose's House * 2009 -

Utharaswayamvaram ''Utharaswayamvaram'' is a 2009 Malayalam film by Remakanth Sarjju starring Jayasurya and Roma. M. Jayachandran did the music for this film. Plot It starts with Prakashan, narrating his story to his friend Tony and Dr. Thomas Paul. He talks ...

- Fortune Teller * 2009 - ''Paribhavam'' * 2009 - ''Ivar Vivahitharayal'' .... Fish Seller * 2009 -

Dr. Patient ''Dr. Patient'' is a 2009 Malayalam film by Viswananathan starring Jayasurya, Mukesh and Radha Varma. Production controller Sanjay padiyoor Plot The movie is set against a mental hospital where Dr. Ruben Isaac comes to work as a doctor. He us ...

- Eliamma * 2008 - Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam - Philomina * 2008 - ''De Engottu Nokkiye'' ... Servant * 2008 - ''Robo'' * 2008 - ''Aandavan'' .... Mariyamma * 2008 - ''Sulthan'' * 2008 - ''Jubilee''(2008).... Karthayani * 2008 - ''Annan Thambi'' * 2008 - ''

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'' * 2008 - ''Twenty Twenty'' ... Servant * 2007 - ''Changathippoocha'' .... Aiswaryan's mother * 2007 - ''Black Cat'' * 2007 - ''Nanma'' .... Jaanu * 2007 - ''Thakarachenda'' * 2006 -

Balram vs Tharadas ''Balram vs. Tharadas'' is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by I.V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and S. N. Swamy, and starring Mammootty, Katrina Kaif, Mukesh and Siddique. It was a crossover sequel of the malayalam m ...

- Prisoner * 2006 - ''Moonamathoral'' * 2005 -

Kasthuri Maan Kasturi or Kasthuri ( kn, ಕಸ್ತೂರಿ) ( te, కస్తూరి) ( ta, கஸ்தூரி) may refer to: * Deer musk, known as kasturi * Musk, meaning of kasturi in some Indian languages * ''Kasturi'' (TV series), a Hindi soap oper ...

(Tamil) - Muniyamma * 2005 -

Chandrolsavam ''Chandrolsavam'' is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by Ranjith. It stars Mohanlal with Meena, Ranjith, Cochin Haneefa, VK Sreeraman, Santhosh and Jagadish in supporting roles. V. Dakshinamoorthy m ...

- . Ramanunni's Mother * 2005 -

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- Martha * 2005 -

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- . Rajamma * 2005 -

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* 2005 - OK Chacko Cochin Mumbai - Pathumma * 2005 -

Udayon ''Udayon'' () is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film written and directed by Bhadran and produced by Maha Subair. It stars Mohanlal in dual roles: 75-year-old farmer Suranadu Kunju and his happy-go-lucky son Papoyi, Laya plays the ...

- Kuttiyamma * 2005 - ''Bunglavil Outha'' * 2004 - ''

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'' .... Veronica * 2004 - ''Sethuramaiyer CBI '' ... Servant (Mariyakutty) * 2004 - ''Freedom '' * 2004 - ''Thudakkam'' ... Narayaniyamma * 2004 - ''Chathikkatha Chandhu'' ... Chandhu's mother * 2003 - ''Hariharan Pilla Happiyannu'' * 2003 - ''

Mizhi Randilum ''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. ...

'' .... Bhargavi * 2003 - ''

Kasthooriman ''Kasthooriman'' () is a 2003 Indian Malayalam-language romantic drama film written and directed by A. K. Lohithadas. The film shows the relationship developed between Sajan Joseph Alukka (Kunchako Boban) and Priyamvada (Meera Jasmine). Lohith ...

''... Raji's mother in law * 2004 - ''Mambazhakkalam'' .... Chakka Ammayi * 2003 - ''Manassinakkare'' * 2003 - ''Saudhamini'' .... Kallikutty * 2003 - ''Pulival Kalyanam'' * 2002 - ''

Nammal ''Nammal'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy-drama film directed by Kamal and written by Kalavoor Ravikumar. The film features Jishnu, Sidharth Bharathan in the lead roles. It was the debut film of Sidharth, Renuka, and ...

'' * 2002 - ''Grand Mother'' * 2003 -

- Raji's mother in law * 2003 - Ente Ammakku - short film * 2002 -

* 2001 -

Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka ''Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka'' () is a 2001 Indian Malayalam-language satirical film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Sreenivasan. The film stars Kunchacko Boban and Samyuktha Varma. The story follows Jayakanthan (Kunchacko B ...

- Sharada * 2001 - Soothradharan * 2000 - ''Madhuranomparakkattu'' .... Leelavathi teacher * 1998 - Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu - Thresiamma

Tamil

* 2022 - ''

Kombu Vatcha Singamda ''Kombu Vatcha Singamda'' () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by S.R. Prabhakaran and produced by Redhan The Cinema People. The film stars M. Sasikumar and Madonna Sebastian with a supporting cast includi ...

'' * 2021 - ''

Annaatthe ''Annaatthe'' () is an 2021 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Siva and produced by Kalanithi Maran under the banner of Sun Pictures. The film stars Rajinikanth, Khushbu, Meena, Nayanthara and Keerthy Suresh. While Jagapathi Babu, ...

'' ''-'' Kaalaiyan's grandmother * 2021 - ''

Aranmanai 3 ''Aranmanai 3'' () is an 2021 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film written directed by Sundar C. The film stars an ensemble star cast including Sundar C, Arya, Raashii Khanna and Andrea Jeremiah, with Sakshi Agarwal, Vivek marking the first ...

-'' Valliamma * 2021 - ''Chinnanjiru Kiliye'' * 2021 - ''

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-'' Juvenile prison cook * 2019 - ''

Airaa ''Airaa'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language horror film written and directed by KM Sarjun. The film stars Nayanthara and Kalaiyarasan. The film is produced by Kotapadi J Rajesh under the production banner KJR Studios. The film was initially ex ...

'' - Parvathy * 2018 - ''

Naachiyaar ''Naachiyaar'' is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language action crime film written, produced and directed by Bala. The film featured Jyothika in the titular role, with G. V. Prakash Kumar and Ivana in other leading roles. The film tells the tale of the ...

'' * 2018 - ''Uzhaikkum Paadhai'' * 2016 - ''Nee Enbathu'' * 2016 - ''

Marudhu ''Marudhu'' is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by M. Muthaiah. It features Vishal in the lead role. Production began in November 2015. It was released worldwide on 20 May 2016 with mixed reviews but ended up ...

'' - Maariamma (Appatha) * 2010 - ''Semmozhi'' * 2005 - ''

'' - Muniyamma * 1995 - '' Muthu''

Television

;TV series * Abhayam * Guru * Mizhineerpoovukal - telefilm * Kunjunju Kathakal (

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) * Valsalyam ( Surya TV) * Paribhavam Parvathy (

) *

Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam ''Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Sathyan Anthikkad and written by Sreenivasan from a story by Anthikkad. The film stars Mohanlal, Karthika, Sreenivasan and M. G. Soman. The ...

(

) * Veendum Chila Veettuviseshangal (

) * Enkilum Ente Gopalakrishna (

) * Kochu Thresya Kochu (

Kairali TV Kairali TV is an Indian Malayalam-language general entertainment television channel owned by Kairali TV Network (Malayalam Communications Limited). It is headquartered at Thiruvananthapuram. It was launched on 17 August 2000. The channel is bac ...

) * Velankani Mathavu ( Surya TV) *

Ente Manasaputhri ''Ente Manasaputhri'' ( "The daughter of my mind") was a 2007 Malayalam Television soap opera telecasted on Asianet TV channel from Monday to Friday at 7:00PM IST. It was sequal of Punarjanmam which aired on Surya TV. It is remarked as one ...

(

) * Thulabharam ( Surya TV) *

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) * Nandhanam ( Surya TV) * Pattukalude Paattu ( Surya TV) * Kudumbarahasyam * Calling Bell (Surya TV) * Snehanjali * Aliyanmarum Penganmarum ( Amtrita TV) * Ammayikakkante Visheshangal * Padichapathoonte Veedu * Vrindavanam(

) * Kudumbasametham Mannikutty (Jaihind) * Mayamadhavam ( Surya TV) * Penmanasu ( Surya TV) * Manassu Parayunna Karyangal (

Mazhavil Manorama Mazhavil Manorama is an Indian Free-to-air Malayalam general entertainment television channel operated and owned by Malayala Manorama Television (MMTV), the publisher of the widely circulated ''Malayalam Manorama'' daily, and the Malayalam wom ...

) * Mayamohini (

) * Decent Family ( Jaihind) *Vallarpadathamma( Shalom TV) * Punchiri Travels (

) * Junior chanakyan (Flowers TV) * Kunnamkulathangadi (Media One) * Bharya (

) *

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(Sun TV) - Tamil *Classmates (Flowers TV) *

Chackoyum Maryyum Chackoyum Maryyum, ''ചാക്കോയും മേരിയും''(transl. Chacko And Mary) is an Indian Malayalam television series being premiered on Mazhavil Manorama since 21 October 2019. Synopsis The life of Kuriachan, who lives wi ...

(Mazhavil Manorama) *Koodathayi (Flowers TV) * Sundari - Bangle Bangaram ( Surya TV) Guest appearance *

Ente Maathavu ''Ente Maathavu'' was an Indian Malayalam television series directed by Venu Chelakkottu. The show premiered on Surya TV and started streaming on Sun NXT on 27 January 2020. The show aired its last episode on 25 June 2022. Plot Angel, whose mo ...

( Surya TV)

Web series

* Instagramam (neestream) * Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie (2022)

References

External links

*
Kulappulli Leela at MSI
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