Prameela (T. A. Prameela) is a veteran Indian actress in South Indian films. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1970s and 1980s in

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films also acted in few Kannada and Telugu films as well. She was noted for her glamorous roles. She has acted more than 50 Malayalam movies. She made her debut through 1968 Malayalam movie "Inspector". She got her major breakthrough in the 1973 Tamil film '' Arangetram''. She is married to an American and settled in

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. She is a

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Personal life

She was born to Amal Das and Susheela as the second daughter among four children at

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, Tamil Nadu. She has an elder brother Caesar, a younger sister, Sweety and a younger brother Prabhu. The family shifted to

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for her film career. She did her primary education at Sharada Vidyalaya, Chennai. She debuted at the age of 12 in the movie

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released in 1968. She acted around 250 movies in the four South Indian languages. She is married to Paul Schlacta and settled in

. The couple has no children.

Filmography

Tamil

#''Vazhaiyadi Vazhai'' (1972) – Debut in Tamil #'' Arangetram'' (1973) as Lalitha #'' Komatha En Kulamatha'' (1973) #''Malligai Poo '' (1973) #''Valli Dheivanai'' (1973) #''

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'' (1973) #''Sondham'' (1973) #''

Manidharil Manikkam ''Manidharil Manikkam'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by C. V. Rajendran. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Prameela and A. V. M. Rajan. The film had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Plot Cast *Sivaji Ganesan as Dr. An ...

'' (1973) #''

Anbu Sagodharargal ''Anbu Sagodharargal'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Lakshmi Deepak. It is a remake of the director's own Telugu film ''Pandanti Kapuram''. The film stars Jaishankar, S. V. Ranga Rao, Jamuna (actress), Jamuna, Major Sundarr ...

'' (1973) #''Veetu Mappilai'' (1973) #''

Thanga Pathakkam ''Thangappathakkam'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language action drama film, directed by P. Madhavan and written by Mahendran. Based on Mahendran's play of the same name, the film stars Sivaji Ganesan, K. R. Vijaya, Srikanth and Prameela. It ...

'' (1974) as Jagan's wife #''Thaai Paasam'' (1974) #''Penn Ondru Kanden'' (1974) #''

Paruva Kaalam ''Paruva Kaalam'' () is a 1974 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Jos A.N. Fernando, written by A. S. Prakasam, starring Srikanth, Roja Ramani, Kamal Haasan, Nagesh and Prameela. Roja Ramani paired up with Kamal Haasan for the first time. ...

'' (1974) #''Kai Niraya Kaasu'' (1974) #''Piriya Vidai'' (1975) #''Madhana Maaligai'' (1976) #''Vayilla Poochi'' (1976) #''Deviyin Thirumanam'' (1977) #''Bala Paritchai'' (1977) #''Punidha Anthoniyar'' (1977) #''

Unnai Suttrum Ulagam ''Unnai Suttrum Ulagam'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by G. Subramaniya Reddiar. The film stars Jayalalithaa, leading an ensemble cast including Prameela, Vidhubala, Kamal Haasan, Savithri and Vijayakumar. Jaya ...

'' (1977) #'' Sadhurangam'' (1978) #''

Paavathin Sambalam ''Paavathin Sambalam'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Durai. The film stars R. Muthuraman, Prameela and Sumithra. It was released on 9 December 1978. Plot Cast *R. Muthuraman as David *Prameela as Rosy *Su ...

'' (1978) #'' Thanga Rangan'' (1978) #'' Ullathil Kuzhanthaiyadi'' (1978) #''

Shri Kanchi Kamakshi ''Sri Kanchi Kamakshi'' is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language Hindu devotional film on the Goddess Kamakshi. The movie is told in a narrative style by the characters played by Major Sundarrajan. Lead roles in the film are played by S.A. Ashokan, Ge ...

'' (1978) #''Makkal Kural'' (1978) #''

Kavari Maan ''Kavari Maan'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman and written by Panchu Arunachalam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, with Vijayakumar, Ravichandran, Sekhar and Sridevi in supporting roles. It was release ...

'' (1979) #''

Devathai ''Devathai'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language fantasy film written, directed and produced by Nassar. The film stars himself, Keerthi Reddy (in her Tamil film debut) and Vineeth, while the film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaj ...

'' (1979) #''Jaya Nee Jeichuttey'' (1979) #''Vedhanai Thediya Maan'' (1980) #'' Ratha Paasam'' (1980) #'' 47 Natkal'' (1983) #'' Villiyanur Matha'' (1983) #''

Soorakottai Singakutti ''Soorakottai Singakutti'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language masala film, directed by Rama Narayanan for AVM Productions. The film stars Prabhu and Silk Smitha, with Vijayakumari, V. K. Ramaswami, Prameela and Gemini Ganesan in supporting roles ...

'' (1983) #''Rajathanthiram'' (1984) #''Pournami Alaigal'' (1985) #''

Ketti Melam ''Ketti Melam'' is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Visu. The film stars Karthik and Sulakshana. It was released on 11 October 1985, and failed commercially. Plot Cast * Karthik * Sulakshana *Visu *Prameela *Dis ...

'' (1985) #''Naam'' (1985) #''

Iravu Pookkal ''Iravu Pookkal'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film directed by Sreedhar Rajan, starring Sathyaraj and Nalini. It was released on 19 September 1986. Plot Cast * Sathyaraj as Inspector Rajadurai * Nalini as Meena ...

'' (1986) #''

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'' (1987) #''

Kavalan Avan Kovalan ''Kavalan Avan Kovalan'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Visu, starring Prabhu, Rekha and Madhuri. It was released on 29 May 1987. Plot The hero, unknown to himself, has a look-alike. The look alike is good for nothin ...

'' (1987) #''

En Thangai Kalyani ''En Thangai Kalyani'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film directed and produced by T. Rajendar. Rajender himself appeared in the title role, with Sudha. The film featured Rajendar's real life children. The film was released on 5 February 1988 ...

'' (1988) #'' Athaimadi Methaiadi'' (1989) #''Muthalaliyamma'' (1990)

Malayalam

*'' Niyamam Yenthu Cheyyum'' (1990) *''

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'' (1990) as Krishnan nairs wife *'' Shesham Screenil'' (1990) *'' Kali karyamaai: Crime Branch'' (1989) as Nurse Leelamma *''

Abkari ''Abkari'' is a 1988 Malayalam movie starring Mammootty and Ratheesh in the title roles. It was written by T. Damodaran and was directed by I. V. Sasi. Plot Vasu and Chacko are working as drivers and low ranking workers for the ''Abkari'' contr ...

'' (1988) *''

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'' (1987) as Susheela *''

Pidikittappulli ''Pidikittapulli'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Prameela, Ratheesh, Babysree and Balan K. Nair. The film's score was composed by K. J. Joy. The Malayalam softcore porn film features ...

'' (Kanan Pokunna Pooram)(1986) *'' Niramulla Raavukal'' (1986) *''

Oppam Oppathinoppam ''Oppam Oppathinoppam'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Soman and produced by K. H. Khan Sahib. The film stars Mohanlal, Shankar Panicker, Shankar, Menaka (actress), Menaka and Lalu Alex. The film has musical score by Jerry ...

'' (1986) as Meenakshi *''

Janakeeya Kodathi ''Janakeeya Kodathi'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hassan and produced by Areefa Hassan. The film stars Madhu, Srividya, Prameela and Ratheesh in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast * Madhu *Srividy ...

'' (1985) *'' Puzhayozhukum Vazhi'' (1985) as Prameela *'' Ulppathi'' (1984) *''

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'' (1984) *'' Thacholi Thankappan'' (1984) as Janaki *''

Vetta ''Vetta'' () is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Mohanroop. It stars Mohanlal, Mammootty, Sreenivasan, Adoor Bhasi, and Balan K. Nair in major roles. The musical score was composed by M. G. Radhakrishnan. Plot Cast * M ...

'' (Kombu)(1984) *'' Sreekrishnaparunthu'' (1984) *''

Belt Mathai ''Belt Mathai'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by T. S. Mohan. The film stars Sukumaran, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash, Ratheesh, Lalu Alex and Krishnachandran in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Raveendran. This film was Su ...

'' (1983) as Mary *''

Kattaruvi ''Kaattaruvi'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Mammootty, Sukumaran and Jalaja in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Mammootty - Vasu *Sukumaran- Munni * Jalaja - Radha * ...

'' (1983) as Chellamma *'' Sooryan'' (1982) *''

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'' (1981) as Narayanapilla's wife *''

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'' (1981) as Ayisha *'' Aakramanam'' (1981) *'' Sambhavam'' (1981) *''

Ariyappedatha Rahasyam ''Ariyappedatha Rahasyam'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Venu and produced by Koshi Ninan, John Philip, Koshi Philip and Raji George. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jayabharathi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film ...

'' (1981) as Santha *''

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'' (1981) *'' Choothaattam'' (Ivide Jeevitham Aarambikkunnu)(1981) *''

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'' (1980) as Janaki *''

Kari Puranda Jeevithangal ''Kari Puranda Jeevithangal'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jayabharathi and Jagathy Sreekumar in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. This movie was later ...

'' (1980) *''Ithikkara Pakki'' (1980) *'' Aswaradham'' (1980) as Sreedevi Kunjamma *''

Vedikkettu ''Vedikkettu'' () is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by K. A. Sivadas and produced by Thevannur Maniraj and Santha Gopinathan Nair. The film stars Sukumaran, Jalaja, Prameela and Ramesh in the lead roles. The film has musical scor ...

''(1980) *''

Prakadanam ''Prakadanam'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Prathapachandran, Balan K. Nair, M. G. Soman and Ravikumar (actor), Ravikumar. The film's score was composed by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prathapachand ...

'' (1980) as Ammu *'' Karimbana''(1980) as madamma *'' Saraswatheeyaamam'' (1980) *''Ottappettavar''(1979) *'' Ormayil Nee Matram'' (1979) *'' Lillyppookkal'' (1979) *'' Raathrikal Ninakku Vendi'' (1979) *''Kallu Karthyaayani'' (1979) *'' Paapathinu Maranamilla'' (1979) *'' Vaaleduthavan Vaalaal'' (1979) *'' Driver Madhyapichirunnu'' (1979) *''

Aaravam ''Aaravam'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Bharathan. The film stars Nedumudi Venu, Prameela, Pratap Pothan, KPAC Lalitha, Bahadoor and Janardhanan in the lead roles. Actor Pratap Pothan was introduced in this film along wit ...

'' (1978) *'' Thampuraatti'' (1978) as Ragini Thampuratti *'' Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil'' (1978) as Parvathi *''

Thaalappoli ''Thaalappoli'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair. The film stars Prameela, Sankaradi, Meena and Sudheer in the lead roles. The film has musical score by V. Dakshinamoorthy. Cast *Prameela *Sankaradi *Meena *Sudhee ...

'' (1977) *'' Amme Anupame'' (1977) *''

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 a ...

'' (1977) as Jameela *''

Makam Piranna Manka ''Makam Piranna Manka'' is a 1977 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by N. R. Pillai and produced by Ponkunnam Varkey. The film stars Jayan, Jayabharathi, KPAC Lalitha and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film ...

'' (1977) *'' Angeekaaram'' (1977) as Malini *'' Maanasaveena'' (1976) *'' Ullaasayaathra'' (1975) *'' Bhaaryaye Aavashyamundu'' (Samarppanam)(1975) *''

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'' (1973) *''

Sambhavami Yuge Yuge ''Sambhavami Yuge Yuge'' () is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash and Prameela in the lead roles. The film's musical score was co ...

'' (1972) as Manju *'' Line Bus'' (1971) as Priyamma *'' Marunnattil Oru Malayalai'' (1971) as Shoshamma *''

Madhuvidhu ''Madhuvidhu'' is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. Sankaran Nair and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Jayabharathi, Jose Prakash, Maya and Prameela in the lead roles. The film had musical score by M. B. Sreenivasan. Cast ...

'' (1970) *''

'' (1968)

Telugu

*''Nijam Cheppithe Nammaru'' (1973) *''Jeevitha Rangamu'' (1974) *''Inti Kodalu'' (1974) *''Asthi Kosam'' (1975) *''Abhimanavathi'' (1975) *'' 47 Rojulu'' (1981) *'' Palnati Puli'' (1984) as Parvathi *''Prema Samrat'' (1987) * ''

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'' (1986)

Kannada

* '' Anna Attige'' (1974) * ''

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'' (1975) * ''

Thayigintha Devarilla ''Thayigintha Devarilla'' is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by Lakshmi Vajramuni. The film stars Srinath, Jayanthi, Manjula and Lokanath. The film has musical score by Rajan–Nagendra. Cast * Jayan ...

'' (1977) * ''

Parasangada Gendethimma ''Parasangada Gendethimma'' () is a 1978 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Maruthi Shivram, based on a novel of the same by Srikrishna Alanahalli. It stars Lokesh in the lead role and the supporting cast features Reeta Anchan, B. R. ...

'' (1978) * ''Daaha'' (1979) * ''Bhaktha Siriyala'' (1980) * ''Bhaktha Gnanadeva'' (1982) * ''

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'' (1983)

Television

* Vaishaka Sandhya – Malayalam serial

References

External links

*
Prameela at MSI
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