Suvarna Mathew is an Indian actress in South Indian movies. She was a prominent

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during the 1990s in

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and

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films. She had acted in few

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and

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movies as well. She has acted with Vishnuvardhan in '' Kiladigalu'',

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in '' Sudhinam'' and Suman in ''Nayudugari Kutumbam''. She has done the

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films ''Do Numbri'', ''Meri Adalat'', '' Sultaan'' and ''

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''. She made a comeback with the Malayalam movie '' Chattakaari'' in 2012.

Personal life

Suvarna was born to Mathew and Elsamma, as the youngest among four children, at

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. She has two brothers; Saji, Sibi and a sister, Swapna. She won the Miss Kerala title in 1992, which paved her a way to the film industry. She rose to fame after the Malayalam movie ''

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''. She married Varghese Jacob in 2003, and they have a son, Jacob and a daughter, Jia. She is settled in

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with family.

Partial filmography

Malayalam

* ''Issacinte Kathakal'' ... Aleena * '' Chattakaari'' (2012)... Margarette * ''

9 KK Road ''9 KK Road'' is a 2010 Malayalam mystery film directed by Simon Kuruvila under the banner of Sun Pictures. The film features Babu Antony, Vijayaraghavan and Nishanth Sagar in the lead roles. Several major political leaders from Kerala make spec ...

'' (2010) ... Mollykutty * '' Aayudham'' (2008)... CI Vandana * ''Lion'' (2006)... Krishnakumar's elder sister * ''

Nerariyan CBI ''Nerariyan CBI'' () is a 2005 Indian Malayalam-language mystery film directed and produced by K. Madhu and written by S. N. Swamy. The fourth installment in the franchise of CBI investigative thrillers, Mammootty reprised the role of Sethu ...

'' (2005)... Maya * ''The Tiger'' (2005)... Subaida Ahammed * '' Kalavarkey'' (2003)... Alice * ''

Mazhathullikkilukkam ''Mazhathullikkilukkam'' () is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by the Akbar-Jose duo. The film stars Dileep, Navya Nair, Sharada and Bharathi. The movie was produced by Sharada under the banner of Sharada Product ...

'' (2002)... Treesa * ''Malavika'' (2001)... Susanna * '' Varavaay'' (2000)... Vijayan's second wife * '' The Gang'' (2000)... Merlyn * '' Red Indians'' (2000)... Maya * ''Kannaadikkadavathu'' (2000)... Ramani * ''Indulekha'' (1999) * '' Gaandhiyan'' (1999) ... Adv. Yamuna Rahim * ''

Sooryavanam ''Sooryavanam'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Rishikesh, starring Shankar. Plot ''Sooryavanam'' is the story of a commando (Shankar) and his revenge on the murder of his best friend and colleague's (Captain Raju) nemesis ...

'' (1998)... Maya * ''Aaghosham'' (1998)... Nancy * ''

Saadaram ''Saadaram'' (also spelled as ''Sadaram'') is a 1995 Malayalam film directed by Jose Thomas and stars Suresh Gopi, Lalu Alex, Geetha, Suvarna Mathew, Chithra, Sreenath, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Sukumari main roles. The script was written by A. ...

'' (1995)... Lekha * '' Sudhinam'' (1994)... Anila * ''

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 severely ...

'' (1993) * ''

Samooham ''Samooham'' ( en, Society) is a 1993 Malayalam drama film, directed by Sathyan Anthikad, with Suhasini, Suresh Gopi, Manoj K. Jayan, Sreenivasan and Sunitha in the lead roles. Plot Sudhakaran runs his paddy field agriculture efficiently desp ...

'' (1993)... Thulasi * ''

Akashadoothu ''Akashadoothu'' is a 1993 Indian Malayalam family drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by Dennis Joseph, with Madhavi and Murali in the lead roles. The film tells the tale of a woman suffering from leukemia. The plot of the film w ...

'' (1993)... Mini David * ''

'' (1992)... Radha * ''

Ennodu Ishtam Koodamo ''Ennodishtam Koodamo'' () is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Kamal, written by Raghunath Paleri and produced by Mudra Sasi. It stars Mukesh, Madhoo, Siddique, J. D. Chakravarthy and Janardhanan. The film m ...

'' (1992)... Sudha Varma * '' Congratulations Miss Anitha Menon'' (1992)... Seetha * '' Maanyanmar'' (1992)... Thomas's sister * '' Kauravar'' (1992) ... Aliyar's daughter * ''

Innathe Program ''Innathe Program'' is a 1991 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan and produced by Changanassery Basheer. The film stars Mukesh, Siddique, Radha (in her final Malayalam film to date), A. C. Zainuddin and Philomina in the le ...

'' (1991)... Unni's Neighbor * ''

Kilukkampetti ''Kilukkampetti'' (കിലുക്കാംപെട്ടി, ') is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Shaji Kailas and written by Rajan Kiriyath and Vinu Kiriyath from a story by Kailas. It stars Jayaram and Su ...

'' (1991)... Cameo in song * ''

Kilukkam ''Kilukkam'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language musical romantic comedy film directed by Priyadarshan and written by Venu Nagavalli. The story set in Ooty revolves around tourist guide Joji (Mohanlal) and photographer Nishchal (Jagathy Sree ...

'' (1991)... Pilla's relative * '' Sundhari Kakka'' (1991) ... Cameo appearance * ''

Uncle Bun ''Uncle Bun'' is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by Bhadran, and starring Mohanlal in the title role, as an obese youngster. The film is a remake of the 1989 film ''Uncle Buck'' and also the official Malayalam debut of ...

'' (1991) ... Student *''Mimics Parade'' (1991)

Tamil

* ''

Thaai Manasu ''Thaai Manasu'' () is a 1994 Tamil-language drama film directed by Kasthuri Raja. The film stars Saravanan, Suvarna Mathew, Babloo Prithiveeraj and Meera, with Vijayakumar, Manorama, Goundamani, Senthil and Karikalan playing supporting roles. ...

'' (1994)... Annalakshmi * ''Kizhakku Malai'' (1995) * ''

Mayabazar ''Mayabazar'' () is a 1957 Indian epic Hindu mythological film directed by K. V. Reddy. It was produced by Nagi Reddi and Chakrapani under their banner, Vijaya Productions. The film was shot simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil languages, with ...

'' (1995)... Swarna * '' Gokulathil Seethai'' (1996)... Kaveri (Guest appearance) * ''

Periya Thambi ''Periya Thambi'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Chitra Lakshmanan. The film stars Prabhu and Nagma. The film, produced by Chitra Lakshmanan and Chithra Ramu, had musical score by Deva and was released on 14 January 1 ...

'' (1997)... Kannamma * ''

Ponmaanai Thedi ''Ponmaanai Thedi'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil language comedy drama film directed by Paari. The film stars Saravanan and Suvarna Mathew, with Vinu Chakravarthy, R. Sundarrajan, Delhi Ganesh, Vadivelu, Vennira Aadai Moorthy and Sathyapriya playi ...

'' (1998)... Priya * ''

Roja Kootam ''Roja Kootam'' () is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Sasi. The film stars Srikanth and Bhumika in lead roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Bharathwaj. This was Srikanth's debut movie and catapulted hi ...

'' (2002)... Kiran * ''

Shakalaka Baby ''Mudhalvan'' () is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language political action thriller film produced by R. Madhesh and S. Shankar, written and directed by Shankar. The film stars Arjun, Manisha Koirala and Raghuvaran while Vadivelu and Manivannan appear in ...

'' (2002) ... Sooravalli * ''Oru Thadava Sonna'' * ''

Enakku 20 Unakku 18 ''Enakku 20 Unakku 18'' () is a 2003 Indian romantic comedy film written and directed by Jyothi Krishna (director), Jyothi Krishna. This film is a remake of the Hindi film ''Kuch Kuch Hota Hai''. The film stars Tarun (Telugu actor), Tarun, Trisha ...

'' (2003)... Preeti's sister-in-law * ''

Joot ''Joot'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Azhagam Perumal, starring Srikanth and Meera Jasmine with Vivek, FEFSI Vijayan and Murali in supporting roles loosely based on Hindi super hit '' Ghatak''. The music is by Vidyasag ...

'' (2004) as Gayathri * ''

Varnajalam ''Varnajalam'' is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language mystery thriller film written and directed by Nagulan Ponnusamy. The film stars Srikanth, Sadha, and Kutti Radhika, while Nassar, Riyaz Khan, and Karunas play supporting roles. The music was compos ...

'' (2004) * ''

Chandramukhi ''Chandramukhi'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language comedy horror film written and directed by P. Vasu. A remake of Vasu's Kannada film ''Apthamitra'' (2004), which itself loosely based on the Malayalam film ''Manichitrathazhu'' (1993), the fi ...

'' (2005)... Swarna * ''

Oru Naal Oru Kanavu ''Oru Naal Oru Kanavu'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Fazil. Srikanth and Sonia Agarwal play the lead roles, music was by Ilaiyaraaja and it was shot by Anandakuttan. The film released on 26 August 2005 ...

'' (2005) ... Maya's sister * ''

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'' (2006) * ''Neeyum Naanum'' (2012)

Telugu

* ''Nayudugari Kutumbam'' (1996)... Hema * ''High Class Atha Low Class Alludu'' (1997) ... Bhama * ''Life Lo Wife'' (1998) ... Sachcha Devi * ''

Nee Manasu Naaku Telusu ''Enakku 20 Unakku 18'' () is a 2003 Indian romantic comedy film written and directed by Jyothi Krishna. This film is a remake of the Hindi film '' Kuch Kuch Hota Hai''. The film stars Tarun, Trisha, and Shriya Saran. It was filmed simultaneous ...

'' (2003) ... Preeti's sister-in-law

Kannada

She appeared in more than 20 films in Kannada. * ''

Bandhu Balaga ''Bandhu Balaga'' is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed by Naganna and written by Janardhan Maharshi. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar and Poonam Kaur, Hema Chaudhary along with Tejaswini Prakash, Shashi Kumar and Harish Raj in ...

'' (2008) ... * ''Jithendra'' (2001) ... * ''Kanoonu'' (2001)... Kaveri * ''Rashtrageethe'' (2001) ... * ''Khalanayaka'' (1999)... * ''Mr. X'' (1999) ... Asha * ''Dayadi'' (1998) ... Susheela * ''Kanasalu Neene Manasalu Neene'' (1998)... Julie * ''Mathina Malla'' (1998) ... Rani * ''Choo Baana'' (1997) ... Poornima * ''Ibbara Naduve Muddina Aata'' (1996)... * '' Kiladigalu'' (1994)... Dr. Deepa

Hindi

* ''Do Numbri'' (1998)... Jamuna * ''

'' (1999) * '' Sultaan'' (2000)... Ayesha

Serials

* ''Yagama Thiyagama - Micro Thodar Macro Sinthanaigal'' -

TV series *''Gunagalum Ranagalum -Micro Thodar Macro Sinthanaigal'' -

TV series * ''Avicharitham'' (2004-2005) -

TV series * ''

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'' (2004) -

TV series * ''Anweshi'' -

TV series *''Sreethwam'' - Malayalam TV series * '' Sathurangam'' (2005-2006) -

TV series * ''January'' (2007) -

TV series * ''Thenmozhiyal '' (2007) -

TV series *''Maya Machindra'' - Tamil TV series *''Akashadoothu'' - Malayalam TV series -

References

External links

*
Suvarna at MSI
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