Lalithasree (born 30 October 1957) is an Indian actress 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 450 films. She acts mainly in supporting roles. She is known for her comedy roles with

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Personal life

Lalithasree was born as Subhadra to Chandrasekharan Nair and Lakshmikuttiamma at

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. She has an elder sister, Mallika and a younger brother, Vidyasagar. Her father was from

and her mother was from

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. Her father, who was a doctor, shifted to

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and the family settled there. She was studying at the seventh grade when her father died. They migrated to

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after her father's death. She made her debut at the age of 15 in the Tamil movie ''Unarchigal''. She discontinued her studies and since became busy with movies

Filmography

Tamil

* Devi Sri Karumari Amman (1974) *

Unarchigal ''Unarchigal'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film co-written and directed by R. C. Sakthi in his directorial debut. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Srividya. It is a highly sensuous film which deals with sexually transmitted diseases, a ...

as (1975) *

Allaudinaum Arputha Vilakkum ''Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum'' () is a 1979 Indian fantasy film directed by I. V. Sasi based on Aladdin's story from '' One Thousand and One Nights''. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Rajinikanth, Jayabharathi, Sripriya, Gemini Ganesan, S ...

(1979) as Allaudin's chinnamma * Marumagale Vazhga (1982) as Lakshmi's mother * Kashmir Kadhali (1983) *

Thevar Magan ''Thevar Magan'' () is a 1992 Indian, Tamil-language drama film written by Kamal Haasan, who also produced the film, and directed by Bharathan. It stars Haasan, Sivaji Ganesan, Revathi, Gautami and Nassar; with Kallapart Natarajan, Kaka Rad ...

(1992) * Gopala Gopala (1996)

Kannada

* Jaga Mechida Huduga (1993) * Ajantha (2012)

Telugu

*Rudra Kali (1983)

Malayalam

* Aashanka (2020) * Madhaveeyam (2019) * Ajantha (2012) * Highway Police (2006) * Balram vs. Tharadas (2006) as Prisoner * Thalamelam (2004) as Sarah *

Mister Butler ''Mister Butler'' is a 2000 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film scripted and directed by Sasi Shanker. It is a remake of the 1996 Tamil film '' Gopala Gopala''. The film stars Dileep and Ruchita Prasad. The music was composed by Vidyasa ...

(2000) *

Asuravamsam ''Asuravamsam'' (English: ''The Demon Lineage'') is a 1997 Malayalam-language action drama film written by Ranjith and directed by Shaji Kailas, with cinematography by V. Manikandan. The film stars Manoj K. Jayan, Siddique, Biju Menon, Narendra ...

(1997) as Vasumathy * Thirumanassu (1995) as Thankam *

Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka ''Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka'' () is a 1995 Malayalam film by Sunil, starring Jayaram, Dileep and Harisree Ashokan. Plot Friends Sathyaraj and Dharmaraj, disguised as two old men, go to the Rose Hotel owned by Hema. There is a hostage crisis at ...

(1995) * Hijack (1995) as Police * Aavarthanam (1995) * Bharanakoodam (1994) * Gentleman Security (1994) as Alamelu * Rudraksham (1994) * Ponnuchami (1993) * Golantharavartha (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) as Marukandam Madhavan's Wife * Ente Ponnuthampuraan (1992) as Servant * Pramanikal (1992) * Chuvapputhalam (1992) * Snehasagaram (1992) * Naagam (1991) * Aadhyamayi * Miss Stella * Kaumaara Swapnangal (1991) * Apsarass * Swargathilekkoru Kurukkuvazhi (short film) * Raid (1991) * Aswathy (1991) as Doctor * Orutharam Randutharam Moonnutharam (1991) as Ammukutty *

Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu ''Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu'' (English: ''Making Your Stand Clear'') is a 1991 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Balachandra Menon and produced by R. Mohan. The film stars Mammootty and Shanthi Krishna in the lead roles. The film has musical scor ...

* Niyamam Enthucheyyum (1990) * Superstar (1990) as Chinnamma * Vasavadatta (1990) as Lalitha * Judgement * Anantha Vruthantham (1990) *

Minda Poochakku Kalyanam ''Minda Poochakku Kalyanam'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Alleppey Ashraf, starring Suresh Gopi and Lissy Priyadarsan in the lead roles. The film is a remake of Hindi film '' Chitchor'' (1976). Plot Balaraman Pillai ...

(1990) as Parukutty Amma * Crime Branch (1989) as Mathilakam Kamalamma *

Chakkikotha Chankaran ''Chakkikotha Chankaran'' is 1989 Malayalam comedy film, made in India, starring Jayaram and Urvashi. The movie is heavily inspired by the 1987 Tamil movie ''Enga Veettu Ramayanam''. The movie was remade in Kannada as '' Mana Mecchida Sose''. It ...

(1989) *

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(1989) as Gayathri * Prabhaatham Chuvanna Theruvil (1989) * My Dear Rosi * Rathibhavam * Maharajavu * Aval Oru Sindhu * Janmasathru * Theruvunarthaki *

Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas ''Unnikrishnante Aadyathe Christmas'' is a 1988 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Kamal, produced by Kitho, and scripted by John Paul and Kaloor Dennis. The film stars Jayaram, Suresh Gopi, Sumalatha and Innocent in the lead roles. The film h ...

(1988) as Subhadra * Thaala (1988) as Madhavi * Inquilabinte Puthri (1988) as PC Ammaluvamma *

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(1988) * Karate Girls (1988) *

Moonnam Mura ''Moonnam Mura'' () is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by K. Madhu and written by S. N. Swamy. Starring Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, Lalu Alex, Revathi, and Mukesh. The plot deals with a terrorist group kidnapping a grou ...

(1988) as Panicker's wife * Ajantha (1987) * Dheeran (1987) * Ponnu *

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(1987) as Sumathi * Naaradan Keralathil (1987) * Naalkkavala (1987) as Madhavi *

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(1986) as Sister * Vivaahithare Ithile (1986) * Naale Njangalude Vivaaham (1986) as Superintendent * Caberet Dancer (1986) * Katturumbinum Kaathukuthu (1986) * Love Story (1986) as Typing tutor * Amme Bhagavathi (1986) as Alamelu *

Yuvajanotsavam ''Yuvajanotsavam'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam romantic comedy film written, directed, and produced by Shrikumaran Thampi. It stars Mohanlal, Urvashi, Menaka and Ashokan. The music and background by Raveendran The film marks the return of S ...

(1986) * Ninnishtam Ennishtam (1986) * Ponnumkudathinum Pottu (1986) as Janu * Veendum (1986) as Club lady * Snehamulla Simham (1986) as Cameo * Sakhavu *

Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu ''Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Sreenivasan from a story by Jagadish. It stars an ensemble cast led by Mohanlal, Mukesh, Sreenivasan, Jagathi Sreekum ...

(1986) *

Panchagni ''Panchagni'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film directed by Hariharan and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The story is loosely inspired from the life of naxalite K. Ajitha who was part of the naxalite movement in Kerala ...

(1986) as Convict at jail * Niramulla Raavukal (1986) * Nimishangal (1986) as Doctor * Ente Entethu Mathram (1986) as Rudrani * Annoru Raavil (1986) * Aalorungi Arangorungi (1986) as Soshamma * Pidikittapulli * Aayiram Kannukal (1986) * Kayyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu (1985) * Aarodum Parayaruthu (1985) * Jeevante Jeevan (1985) * Guerilla (1985) * Onningu Vannenkil (1985) as Hostel warden, Dakshayini * Vasanthasena (1985) as Victoria * Muhoortham 11:30 (1985) as Sofia * Vellarikkaappattanam (1985) * Chorakku Chora (1985) as Thankamma * Anubandham (1985) * Nerariyum Nerathu (1985) as Vimala Menon *

Kiratham ''Kiraatham'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Ratheesh, Santhosh and Captain Raju in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Kannur Rajan. Cast *Ratheesh as C. I. Hassan * Santhosh a ...

(1985) as Mariya * Akkare Ninnoru Maran as Pavithran's Mother * Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol (1984) * Aashamsakalode (1984) * Idavelakku Shesham (1984) as Hostel warden * Oru Kochu Swapnam (1984) as Sreedevi * Kadamattathachan (1984) as Aleyamma * Thathamme Poocha Poocha (1984) * Koottinilamkili (1984) as Parvathyammal * Ithirippoove Chuvannapoove (1984) as Ammukutty * Kudumbam Enna Swargam Bhaarya Oru Devatha (1984) * Vikadakavi (1984) * Vellimohangal *

Adaminte Vaariyellu Aadaminte Vaariyellu is a 1984 Malayalam film directed by K. G. George, starring Mammootty, Srividya, Suhasini and Soorya. The film handles issues of women. Plot Vasanthi has to mother three generations of her family in addition to her daytim ...

(1983) as Ponnamma * Varanmare Aavashyamundu (1983) as House Owner, Gomathiyamma * Ee Yugam (1983) as Ammu * Asuran (1983) * Manassoru Mahasamudram (1983) as Meenakshi * Swapname Ninakku Nandi (1983) as Kaduthi Ponnamma *

Marmaram ''Marmmaram'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Bharathan. The film stars Nedumudi Venu, Bharath Gopi, Jalaja and KPAC Lalitha . The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. The film won the Kerala State Film Awards inc ...

(1982) as Mrs. Sheshadri * Anuraagakkodathi (1982) * Vidhichathum Kothichathum (Kasthoori) (1982) * Komaram (1982) * Mazhu (1982) * Football (1982) as Professor * Parankimala(1981) as Nani * Cancerum Laingika Rogangalum * Swarangal Swapnangal (1981) as Kalyani * Mazhu (1982) *

Vida Parayum Munpe ''Vida Parayum Munpe'' () is a 1981 Malayalam-language drama film directed by Mohan, written by John Paul and produced by Innocent and David Kachappilli. The film stars Prem Nazir and Nedumudi Venu in lead roles, while Lakshmi, Innocent, Bh ...

(1981) as Sudha's friend * Ishtamanu Pakshe (1980) * Ottapettavar * Nithyavasantham * Lillipookkal * Kochuthampuratti * Anyarude Bhoomi (1979) * Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979) * Kadathanaattu Maakkam (1978) * Pocketadikkari (1978) * Aalmarattam (1978) * Seemanthini * Aparaajitha (1977) * Aparadhi (1977) * Neethipeedham (1977) * Pallavi (1977) *

Vidarunna Mottukal ''Vidarunna Mottukal'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language children's film, produced and directed by P. Subramaniam under the banner Neela Productions. This children's film bagged a special award for its Director P. Subramaniam in the Kerala ...

(1977) as Kamakshi *Madhuram Thirumadhuram (1976) as Nani * Saptaswarangal (1974) * Devi Karumariyammanri (1974)

Television

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(

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) as "Durgamma" *Krishnakripasagaram (

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) as " Poothana" *Vikramadithyan (

) * Paarijatham (

) *Indumukhi Chandramathi ( Surya TV)

TV Shows

* Veettamma * Rani Maharani * Innalathe Tharam

Dubbing

* Moonnu Masangalkku Mumpu (1986) * Ente Sonia (1986) * Abkari (1988) for Jayamalini * Bhadrachitta (1989) * Crime Branch (1989) * Kaumaara Swapnangal (1991) * Snehasagaram (1992) for Ragini * Golantharavartha (1993) * Kambolam (1994) * Bharya (1994) * Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam (1995) * Kalyanji Aanandji (1995) * Oru Mutham Manimutham (1997) * Ikkerayanente Manasam (1997) * Gloriya Fernandez From USA (1998) * Thachiledathu Chundan (1999) * Rapid Action Force (2000) * Chenchayam (2000) * Gaandharvarathri (2000) * Nimishangal (2001) * Driving License (2001) * Moonam Yamam (2002) * Melvilasom Seriyanu (2003) * Veetla Visheshanga - Tamil film for KPAC Lalitha

References

* http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/lalithasree.html * http://malayalamcinema.com/star-details.php?member_id=171

External links

*
Lalitha Sree at MSI
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