Vijayakumari is an Indian stage, television and film actress. She was a stage actress at

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and Kalidasa Kalakendra. She is the winner of the Kerala State award for best stage actress. Currently she is the Secretary of Kalidasa Kalakendra.

Early and personal life

Vijayakumari was born to Paramu Panicker and Bhargaviyamma at

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. Her father was a boat captain and her mother was a cashew nut worker in a cashew factory at Kollam. Her father died when she was very young. She has a younger sister. She had her primary education from Cantonment School, Kollam. She is married to O. Madhavan. They have three children,

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, Sandhya Rajendran, (both are actors) and Jayasree Syamlal . Sandhya's husband, E. A. Rajendran is also a film actor.http://www.mangalam.com/cinema/interviews/246542?page=0,0 Vijayakumari madhavan KSNA slpuram award distribution2019

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Filmography

* ''Ayisha'' (1964) .... Suhra * ''Kochumon'' (1965) .... Gracy * ''Kaattupookkal'' (1965) * ''Thaara'' (1970) .... Kaalikutty * '' Ningalenne Communistakki'' (1970)...Kalyani * ''Panchavankaadu'' (1971) .... Naniyachi * ''Lora Nee Evide'' (1971) * ''Agnimrigam'' (1971) * ''

Oru Sundariyude Katha ''Oru Sundariyude Katha'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Thoppil Bhasi and produced by M. Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, KPAC Lalitha and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. This ...

'' (1972)...Kunjiyamma * ''Achanum Baappayum'' (1972) .... Yashodha * ''Thottavadi'' (1973) * ''Rajankanam'' (1976) * ''Anavaranam'' (1976) * ''Vedikkettu'' (1980) * ''Venal'' (1980) * ''Nattuchakkiruttu'' (1981) * ''Artham'' (1989) * ''Shubhayathra'' (1990) * ''Aparna'' (1993) * ''City Police'' (1993) ... Voice only * ''

Thenali ''Thenali'' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language comedy film co-written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Jayaram, Devayani and Jyothika, with Delhi Ganesh, Charle, Ramesh Khanna and Madhan Bob in supporting roles. It rev ...

'' (2000) ... Kamakshi * ''

Nandanam Nandanam is a neighborhood in Chennai, India. It is a busy location and is home to many commercial institutions. This locality also offers a calm residential location. Nandanam Arts College was established in 1901. Nandanam Junction, on the a ...

'' (2002) ... Parootty Amma * ''

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. ...

'' (2003)... Yashodhara * '' Ammakilikoodu'' (2003) ...Kouslaya * ''

Jalolsavam ''Jalolsavam'' is a 2004 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Sibi Malayil, and starring Kunchacko Boban and Navya Nair. Plot The film, set in the backdrop of watery Kuttanad, starts with the annual boat race there. Alakkal Govindan capta ...

'' (2004) ...Pappiyamma * ''

Madhuchandralekha ''Madhuchandralekha'' is a 2006 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Rajasenan and written by Raghunath Paleri. It stars Jayaram, Urvashi, and Mamta Mohandas in the title roles as Madhu, Chandramathi, and Indulekha. The music ...

'' (2006)...Chandramathi's mother * ''Chiratta Kalippattangal'' (2006) .... Grandmother * ''

Chota Mumbai ''Chotta Mumbai'' is a 2007 Indian Malayalam-language action comedy film directed by Anwar Rasheed, written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and co-produced by Maniyanpilla Raju. The film stars Mohanlal in the lead role with Siddique, Jagathy Sreekuma ...

'' (2007)... Nadeshan's mother * '' Heart Beats'' (2007)... Therutha chedathi * ''Chandranilekkoru Vazhi'' (2008) ... Thumba * ''Meghatheertham'' (2009) ... Artist * ''Kadaaksham'' (2010) .... Old lady * ''Chithrakkuzhal'' (2010) * '' Anwar'' (2010) .... Umma * '' Thaappana'' (2012) ... Bhavani * ''

Hide n' Seek ''Hide N' Seek'' is a 2012 Malayalam-language drama film directed by Anil. The film stars Mukesh, Divyadarshan, Sonia Mann and Shankar in pivotal roles. Kalidasa Kalakendram, a renowned drama company founded by O. Madhavan, ventured into film ...

'' (2012) ... Niranjan's mother * ''

Nadan ''Nadan'' ( ml, നടൻ, English: The actor) is a 2013 Malayalam drama film directed by Kamal and written by S. Suresh Babu. Jayaram and Remya Nambeeshan play the lead roles, while the rest of the cast are former theatre artists that include ...

'' (2013) ... Icheyi * ''Ottamandaaram'' (2014) * ''Karnavar'' (2014) ... Muthassi * ''Veyilum Mazhayum'' (2014) ... Grandma * ''

Oru Second Class Yathra ''Oru Second Class Yathra'' () is a 2015 Indian Malayalam-language comedy thriller drama film, written and directed by Jexson Antony and Rejis Antony in their debut film. Plot Police constables Balagopal (Sreejith Ravi) and Jolly Kurien (Joju ...

'' (2015) ... Old lady on the train * ''Parayanullath'' (2015) ... Amma * ''

Olappeeppi ''Olappeeppi'' is a 2016 Indian Malayalam periodic family-drama film written and directed by Krish Kymal and produced by Sunil Ibrahim under the production house, Vibezon Movies. The film stars Biju Menon, Paris Laxmi, Reina Maria, and Sreeji ...

'' (2016) ... Sreedharan's mother * ''Oru KPAC Kaalam'' (2017) ... Herself * ''Bottle Lockdown'' (2020) ... Omana * ''Vidhi:The Verdict'' (2021) .... Eliyamma * ''Acquarium'' (2022) ... Lady at garden * ''Turning Point'' (2022) * '' Ormakalil - a mother's passion'' (2022) * ''Kanneerinum Madhuram''

Television serials

* ''

Pranayavarnangal ''Pranayavarnangal'' (Colors of Love) is a Malayalam romantic film released in 1998. Directed by Sibi Malayil, the script was written by Jayaraman Kadambaat and Sachithanandan Puzhankara. Suresh Gopi, Manju Warrier, Divya Unni and Biju Menon a ...

'' * ''Ezhilam Pala'' *''Manassu Parayunna Karyangal'' * ''Mukesh Kathakal'' * ''Neelaviriyitta Jalakam '' * ''Santhwanam''

Drama

*''Ningalenne Communistakki'' *''Mudiyanaya Puthran'' *''Doctor'' *''Puthiya Akasham Puthiya Bhoomi'' * ''Kadalpalam'' * ''Yudhabhoomi'' * ''Althara'' * ''Ramanan'' * ''Swantham Leghakan'' * ''Rainbow''

References

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