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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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and Tamil 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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,
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. She is a
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and her mother tongue is Tamil.


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 Inspector released in 1968. She acted around 250 movies in the four South Indian languages. She is married to Paul Schlacta and settled in
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. 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'' (1973) #'' Anbu Sagodharargal'' (1973) #''Veetu Mappilai'' (1973) #'' Thanga Pathakkam'' (1974) as Jagan's wife #''Thaai Paasam'' (1974) #''Penn Ondru Kanden'' (1974) #'' Paruva Kaalam'' (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'' (1977) #'' Sadhurangam'' (1978) #'' Paavathin Sambalam'' (1978) #''
Thanga Rangan ''Thanga Rangan'' is a 1978 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film written and directed by S. R. Dakshinamurthy. The film stars Thengai Srinivasan, Vijayakumar (Tamil actor), Vijayakumar and Srividya. It was released on 30 October 1978. Plo ...
'' (1978) #'' Ullathil Kuzhanthaiyadi'' (1978) #'' Shri Kanchi Kamakshi'' (1978) #''Makkal Kural'' (1978) #'' Kavari Maan'' (1979) #'' Devathai'' (1979) #''Jaya Nee Jeichuttey'' (1979) #''Vedhanai Thediya Maan'' (1980) #'' Ratha Paasam'' (1980) #''
47 Natkal ''47 Natkal'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. It was simultaneously made in Telugu as ''47 Rojulu'' (). The film stars Chiranjeevi, Jaya Prada and Anne Patricia. Based on the novel of t ...
'' (1983) #''
Villiyanur Matha ''Villiyanur Matha'' is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Thankappan. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. The movie was dubbed into Malayalam language as ''Lourde Mathavu''. Cast * Baby Anju *Rajkumar Sethupathy *Vinc ...
'' (1983) #'' Soorakottai Singakutti'' (1983) #''Rajathanthiram'' (1984) #''Pournami Alaigal'' (1985) #'' Ketti Melam'' (1985) #''Naam'' (1985) #'' Iravu Pookkal'' (1986) #'' Jallikattu'' (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'' (1988) #''
Athaimadi Methaiadi ''Athaimadi Methaiadi'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars his son K. S. G. Venkatesh (in his acting debut), Pallavi and Ilavarasi. It was released on 15 September 1989. P ...
'' (1989) #''Muthalaliyamma'' (1990)


Malayalam

*'' Niyamam Yenthu Cheyyum'' (1990) *'' Akkare Akkare Akkare'' (1990) as Krishnan nairs wife *'' Shesham Screenil'' (1990) *''
Kali karyamaai ''Crime Branch'' is a 1990 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Jagathy Sreekumar, Innocent, P. C. George and Prameela. The film has musical score by MG Radhakrishnan. Plot The village temple nearby i ...
: Crime Branch'' (1989) as Nurse Leelamma *'' Abkari'' (1988) *'' Mangalya Charthu'' (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 ''Niramulla Ravulkal'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. Sankaran Nair and produced by S. Kumar. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Prameela, Unnimary and Vincent in the lead roles. The film has a musical score by K. J. Joy. Plot Radh ...
'' (1986) *'' Oppam Oppathinoppam'' (1986) as Meenakshi *'' Janakeeya Kodathi'' (1985) *'' Puzhayozhukum Vazhi'' (1985) as Prameela *'' Ulppathi'' (1984) *'' Oru Nimisham Tharoo'' (1984) *'' Thacholi Thankappan'' (1984) as Janaki *'' Vetta'' (Kombu)(1984) *'' Sreekrishnaparunthu'' (1984) *'' Belt Mathai'' (1983) as Mary *'' Kattaruvi'' (1983) as Chellamma *'' Sooryan'' (1982) *'' Sphodanam'' (1981) as Narayanapilla's wife *'' Pathirasooryan'' (1981) as Ayisha *'' Aakramanam'' (1981) *''
Sambhavam ''Sambhavam'' is a 1981 Cinema of India, Indian Malayalam language, Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by Babu and Majeendran. The film stars Madhu (actor), Madhu, Srividya, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. T ...
'' (1981) *'' Ariyappedatha Rahasyam'' (1981) as Santha *'' Pinneyum Pookkunna Kaadu'' (1981) *'' Choothaattam'' (Ivide Jeevitham Aarambikkunnu)(1981) *''
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'' (1980) as Janaki *'' Kari Puranda Jeevithangal'' (1980) *''Ithikkara Pakki'' (1980) *'' Aswaradham'' (1980) as Sreedevi Kunjamma *'' Vedikkettu''(1980) *'' Prakadanam'' (1980) as Ammu *''
Karimbana ''Karimpana'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi. The film stars Jayan, Seema, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. The film was shot in Ayira, a village near Para ...
''(1980) as madamma *'' Saraswatheeyaamam'' (1980) *''Ottappettavar''(1979) *'' Ormayil Nee Matram'' (1979) *'' Lillyppookkal'' (1979) *''
Raathrikal Ninakku Vendi ''Raathrikal Ninakku Vendi'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Rochy Alex. The film stars Jayan, Krishnachandran, Prameela and Baby Sumathi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Jayan *Krishnachandran *P ...
'' (1979) *''Kallu Karthyaayani'' (1979) *'' Paapathinu Maranamilla'' (1979) *'' Vaaleduthavan Vaalaal'' (1979) *'' Driver Madhyapichirunnu'' (1979) *'' Aaravam'' (1978) *'' Thampuraatti'' (1978) as Ragini Thampuratti *''
Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil ''Kudumbam Namukku Sreekovil'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Hariharan and produced by T. E. Vasudevan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash and Sankaradi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by V. Dak ...
'' (1978) as Parvathi *'' Thaalappoli'' (1977) *''
Amme Anupame ''Amme Anupame'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by K. S. R. Moorthy. The film stars Sharada, K. P. Ummer, Vidhubala and Sukumari in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. ...
'' (1977) *'' Yatheem'' (1977) as Jameela *''
Makam Piranna Manka ''Makam Piranna Manka'' is a 1977 Indian 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 has musical score by V. Dakshinamo ...
'' (1977) *'' Angeekaaram'' (1977) as Malini *'' Maanasaveena'' (1976) *''
Ullaasayaathra ''Ullaasayaathra'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by Ravikumar. The film stars Jayan, Sheela, Lakshmi, Sukumari and KPAC Lalitha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Cast ...
'' (1975) *''
Bhaaryaye Aavashyamundu ''Bhaaryaye Aavashyamundu'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair. The film stars M. G. Soman, Vincent, Sathaar, Prameela and Magic Raadhika in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast * M. G. ...
'' (Samarppanam)(1975) *''
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'' (1973) *'' Sambhavami Yuge Yuge'' (1972) as Manju *''
Line Bus ''Line Bus'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by C. C. Baby. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Prameela in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Madhu a ...
'' (1971) as Priyamma *'' Marunnattil Oru Malayalai'' (1971) as Shoshamma *'' Madhuvidhu'' (1970) *'' Inspector'' (1968)


Telugu

*''Nijam Cheppithe Nammaru'' (1973) *''Jeevitha Rangamu'' (1974) *''Inti Kodalu'' (1974) *''Asthi Kosam'' (1975) *''Abhimanavathi'' (1975) *''
47 Rojulu ''47 Natkal'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. It was simultaneously made in Telugu as ''47 Rojulu'' (). The film stars Chiranjeevi, Jaya Prada and Anne Patricia. Based on the novel of the ...
'' (1981) *''
Palnati Puli ''Palnati Puli'' () is a 1984 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by Gogineni Prasad under the Sai Chakra Productions banner and directed by Tatineni Prasad. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bhanupriya and music composed by Chakrav ...
'' (1984) as Parvathi *''Prema Samrat'' (1987) * '' Driver Babu'' (1986)


Kannada

* ''
Anna Attige ''Anna Atthige'' () is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by M. R. Vittal and produced by M. R. Srinivas. The film stars K. S. Ashwath, Pandari Bai, Vishnuvardhan and Bharathi. The films musical score was composed by G. K. Venkat ...
'' (1974) * '' Nagakanye'' (1975) * '' Thayigintha Devarilla'' (1977) * '' Parasangada Gendethimma'' (1978) * ''Daaha'' (1979) * ''Bhaktha Siriyala'' (1980) * ''Bhaktha Gnanadeva'' (1982) * '' Anveshane'' (1983)


Television

* Vaishaka Sandhya – Malayalam serial


References


External links

*
Prameela at MSI
* http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=1079 * http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/pramila.html {{authority control Actresses in Malayalam cinema Indian film actresses Actresses from Chennai Actresses in Tamil cinema 20th-century Indian actresses Living people Actresses in Malayalam television Date of birth missing (living people) 1949 births Actresses in Telugu cinema Actresses in Kannada cinema