Vanitha Krishnachandran is an Indian film and television actress. She acted during the 1980s in nearly 170 films in

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and

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films along with several Malayalam and Tamil Television serials.

Personal life

Vanitha was born to Ganeshan and Kamala as the youngest of four children at

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. Her father is from

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, whose paternal ancestors originally hail from

and her mother is from Tiruchirappalli. She was originally named Sai Vanitha, since her parents were huge devotees of the Indian guru Sathya Sai Baba. She has two elder sisters, Sai Prashanthi and Sai Jayalakshmi and an elder brother, Sai Ram. She had her primary education from RSK Higher Secondary School, Tiruchirappalli. She stopped studies after tenth grade since she became busy with movies by then. She married Malayalam actor and singer

Krishnachandran T. N. Krishnachandran (born 16 June 1960) is an Indian actor, playback singer, and dubbing artist in Malayalam cinema and television. Career His debut movie was '' Rathinirvedam'' in 1978. He was the voice for actor Vineeth and Rahman and al ...

on 11 May 1986 with whom she had starred in ''Eenadu'', ''Vanithapolice'', ''Belt Mathai'', ''Deeparadhana and a few other films''.

Career

Vanitha entered the film industry as a 13-year-old and her debut film was ''Padai Maarinal'' directed by national award-winning director Durai, in 1979 in which she played a school girl. She played the lead role in her first Malayalam film, ''Chandrabimbam'' and became popular among Malayalis with her roles in ''Eenadu'', ''Kaikeyi'', and ''Enickum Oru Divasum''. She acted opposite

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and

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, in '

Vikatakavi ''Vikatakavi'' is a 1984 Malayalam film, written and directed by Hariharan. It stars Prem Nazir, Madhavi and Mammootty in the lead roles. The film's music has been composed by Devarajan, with lyrics by P. Bhaskaran. The last film she did before marriage was ''Kalyana Agathigal'' which was her 100th film. In 2001, In Tamil, she made a comeback with a negative role in

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's television serial ''Kaalmulaitha Aasai''. She has continued to act in serials in Tamil, such as ''Alaigal'', and ''Kolangal'', and in Malayalam. She portrayed Jalaja teacher in

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's serial ''Amma Manasu'' and has said that it was the real break in her second innings. She also played the role of a mother in Tamil films like ''

Kana Kandaen ''Kana Kandaen'' () is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by K. V. Anand in his directorial debut, and produced by P. L. Thenappan. The film stars Srikanth, Prithviraj, Gopika, and Vivek. The music was composed by Vidyasagar w ...

'', ''

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'' and '' Parijatham'' and in many Malayalam films.

Partial filmography

Tamil

* ''Padhai Maarinal'' (1979) * ''

Adukku Malli ''Adukku Malli'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. The film stars Vijayakumar, Sujatha and Thengai Srinivasan. It was released on 20 October 1979, and became a success. Plot The story is about how the ...

'' (1979) * '' Sujatha'' (1980) * ''

Nenjathai Killathe ''Nenjathai Killathe'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Mahendran. The film stars Suhasini, Sarath Babu, Pratap and Mohan. It focuses on a girl who is torn between the man she loved, and the ma ...

'' (1980) as Ramya * ''Kaadu'' (1980) * ''Malargale Malarungal'' (1980) * ''Nandri Karangal'' (1980) * ''Malargindra Paruvathile'' (1980) * ''Neer Nilam Neruppu'' (1980) * ''Panam Penn Paasam'' (1980) * ''Porkkaalam'' (1980) * ''Oli Pirandhathu'' (1980) as Poongavanam * ''

Andhi Mayakkam ''Andhi Mayakkam'' is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Banudasan for producer A.V.Raja Reddiyar. The film stars Vanitha Krishnachandran in the lead role. Cast *Manoj *Vinoth *Vanitha *Gandhimathi Soundtrack Soundtrack was com ...

''(1981) * ''

Anjatha Nenjangal ''Anjatha Nenjangal'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. Thyagarajan for Devar Films. The film stars Suman, K. R. Vijaya, Saritha and Vanitha Krishnachandran. It was released on 26 October 1981. Plot Cast * Suman * ...

'' (1981) * ''Vasantha Kaalam'' (1981) as Kala * ''Madhu Malar'' (1981) * ''

Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum ''Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum'' () is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan and produced by S. Ravi. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Saritha, Jaishankar, Sarath Babu and Menaka. It is based on the play of the same name by K ...

'' (1981) * '' Nandu'' (1981) as Uma * '' Kazhugu'' (1981) as Vasanthi * ''

Simla Special Simla Special is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Muktha Srinivasan, starring Kamal Haasan in the lead role. S. V. Shekher, Sripriya, Thengai Srinivasan, Y. G. Mahendran, Manorama are other major stars appearing in th ...

'' (1981) as Sri Sri * ''Nandu'' (1981) as Uma * ''

Parvaiyin Marupakkam ''Parvaiyin Marupakkam'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by K.M.Balakrishnan, starring Vijayakanth. The film explores the concept of hypnotism, and has an ensemble cast including M. N. Nambiar, Sripriya, Sivachandran ...

'' (1982) * '' Ayiram Muthangal'' (1982) * ''

Kanne Radha ''Kanne Radha'' is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Rama Narayanan, starring Radha and Vanitha, with Karthik and Raja in supporting roles . This film was dubbed into Telugu as ''Radha Madhavi'' and released on 29 November 1985. ...

'' (1982) as Geetha * ''Vedikkai Manidhargal'' (1982) * ''Amma'' (1982) * ''Thunai'' (1982) * ''Vadivangal'' (1982) * ''Vetri Namedhe'' (1982) as Rani * '' Auto Raja'' (1982) as Shanthi * ''

Echchil Iravugal ''Echchil Iravugal'' is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. S. Prakasam, starring Roopa, Pratap Pothen, Raveendran and Vanitha Krishnachandran. It was released on 14 April 1982. Plot Cast * Roopa *Pratap Pothen *Raveendra ...

'' (1982) * ''

Adhisayappiravigal ''Adhisayappiravigal'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by R. Thyagarajan, starring Prabhu, Karthik and Radha. The film was released on 14 November 1982. Plot Kathamuthu, Nallamuthu, Nachimuthu and Thangamuthu are vi ...

'' (1982) * ''

Theerpugal Thiruththapadalam ''Theerpugal Thiruththapadalam'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language mystery film produced, directed and written by M. Bhaskar. The film stars Sivakumar, Ambika and Sathyakala. It was released on 9 October 1982, and became a silver jubilee hit. ...

'' (1982) at Kamini * ''Asthivaram'' (1982) * '' Antha Rathirikku Satchi Illai'' (1982) * ''

Rani Theni ''Rani Theni'' () is a 1982 Tamil language film directed by G. N. Rangarajan, starring Kamal Haasan in an extended guest role. The film stars playback singer Deepan Chakravarthy, the son of Trichi Loganathan, a veteran playback singer in his f ...

'' (1982) as Kanagam * '' Nandri, Meendum Varuga'' (1982) as Herself * ''Punitha Malar'' (1982) as Vanitha * ''Nenjil Oru Ragam'' (1982) * ''

Anal Kaatru ''Anal Kaatru'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Komal Swaminathan. The film is based on Swaminathan's play ''Swarga Bhoomi'' (). It stars Rajesh and Vanitha Krishnachandran. The film was released on 25 March 1983. ...

'' (1983) * ''Yugu Dharmam'' (1983) * ''Bramacharigal'' (1983) * '' Muthu Engal Sothu'' (1983) * ''Thalaimagan'' (1983) * '' Thudikkum Karangal'' (1983) as Stella * ''Anney Anney'' (1983) * ''Soora Puli'' (1983) * ''Seerum Singangal'' (1983) * ''Unmaigal'' (1983) * ''Poikkal Kudhirai'' (1983) as Guest role * '' Oorukku upadesam'' (1984) * ''Pei Veedu'' (1984) * ''Nyayam'' (1984) * ''Sukra Desai'' (1984) * ''Vai Sollil Veeranadi'' (1984) * '' Neengal Kettavai'' (1984) * ''

Ambigai Neril Vanthaal ''Ambigai Neril Vanthaal'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manivannan, starring Mohan, Radha and Urvashi. It was released on 8 December 1984. Plot Cast * Mohan * Radha *Urvashi * Sangeeta *Ambika (cameo) *Vanitha * Y ...

'' (1984) * '' Aalaya Deepam'' (1984) * ''Unga Veetu Pillai'' (1984) as Sujatha * ''Priyamudan Prabhu'' (1984) * ''Pillaiyar'' (1984) * '' Vai Pandal'' (1984) * '' Pudhu Yugam'' (1985) * ''

Raman Sreeraman ''Raman Sreeraman'' is a 1985 Tamil-language action thriller film, directed by Prasad T. K. and produced by Babu K. The film stars Vijayakanth and Jyothi. Plot Vijay is a well-known good samaritan businessman. One the day after his wedding, ...

'' (1985) as Saradha * ''Sivappu Nila'' (1985) * '' Veli'' (1985) * ''Vetrikani'' (1985) * ''Mookanankayiru'' (1985) * ''Porutham'' (1985) * ''

Chain Jayapal ''Chain Jayapal'' is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Rama Narayanan for K.G.Balakrishnan. The film stars Rajesh, Radha Ravi, Rajeev and Rajkumar Sethupathi . Cast *Rajesh *Radha Ravi * Rajeev *Rajkumar Sethupathi *Sathyaraj *Then ...

'' (1985) * ''Ammavum Neeye Appavum Neeye'' (1985) * '' Raja Rishi'' (1985) as Ammani * ''Police Police'' (1985) * '' Kalyana Agathigal'' (1985) as Yeshodha * '' En Selvame'' (1985) * '' Kulirkaala Megangal'' (1986) * ''Oru Manithan Oru Manaivi'' (1986) * ''

Naan Adimai Illai ''Naan Adimai Illai'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Dwarakish. The film stars Rajinikanth and Sridevi. This was the last Tamil film for Sridevi in 1980s who then concentrated on her Bollywood career, thoug ...

'' (1986) * '' Anjatha Singam'' (1986) * ''

Student Number 1 ''Student No.1'' is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language coming of age action film directed by Selva. The film starring Sibiraj in his debut and Sherin in lead role while also features Manivannan, Yugendran Yugendran (born Yugendran Vasudevan on ...

'' (2003) as Sibi's mother * ''

Anbe Anbe ''Anbe Anbe'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Mani Bharathi. The film stars Shaam and Sharmili, while an ensemble supporting cast includes Vivek, Yugendran, M. N. Nambiar, Manorama, and Santhoshi. The ...

'' (2003) as Vishali's mother * ''

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'' (2004) as Arul's sister in law * ''

Gomathi Nayagam ''Gomathi Nayagam'' is a 2004 Indian Tamil language comedy film directed by Ponvannan. The film stars Ponvannan, Haripriya and Karthika, with Manivannan, Ilavarasu, Ponnambalam, Devan, Vishnu Prasad, Madhan Bob, Halwa Vasu and Kottachi in ...

'' (2004) as Thangam * ''Loves'' (2004) as Hari's mother * ''

'' (2005) as Archana's mother * ''

Kundakka Mandakka ''Kundakka Mandakka'' is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Ashokan and produced by SG Films. The film stars Parthiban, Vadivelu, Raai Laxmi, and Mallika. The music was composed by Bharathwaj, while editing was done by Suresh ...

'' (2005) as Roopa's mother * ''

'' (2006) as Anbarasi's mother * '' Parijatham'' (2006) as Subhathra's mother * ''

Yaaradi Nee Mohini ''Yaaradi Nee Mohini'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Mithran Jawahar. It is a remake of the 2007 Telugu hit Selvaraghavan's ''Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule'' and stars Dhanush, Selvaraghavan's brother, ...

'' (2008) as Godavari * ''

Sandai ''Sandai'' () is a 2008 Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. The film stars Sundar C, Nadhiya, Namitha and Ramya Raj, while Vivek, Lalu Alex, and Mithun Tejasvi, among others, play supporting roles. The music ...

'' (2008) as Kathiresan's aunt * ''

Chikku Bukku ''Chikku Bhukku'' is a 2010 Tamil romance film written and directed by K. Manikandan and produced by Sunanda Murali Manohar, starring Arya, debutante Preetika and Shriya Saran, in the lead roles, with Santhanam and Anoop Kumar in supporting ...

'' (2010) as Meena's mother * ''

Kalloori Kalangal ''Kalloori Kalangal'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil language romantic drama film directed by Remoo Shiva. The film stars newcomer Sukumar and Priyanka Chandra, with L. Raja, Yuvarani, Dashrath Bhatt, Vanitha Krishnachandran, Manobala, Pandi, Din ...

'' (2010) as Santhosh's mother * ''Mudhal Kadhal Mazhai'' (2010) as Aanjaneyar Kumar's mother * '' Ko'' (2011) as Ashwin's mother * ''

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'' (2011) as Deepa's mother * '' Manam Kothi Paravai'' (2012) as Thirumathi * ''

Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya ''Kanna Laddu Thinna Aasaiya'' () also known as KLTA, is an Indian 2013 Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by KS Manikandan. It stars Santhanam, Srinivasan, newcomer Sethu and Vishakha Singh. The film marked Santhanam's venture in ...

'' (2013) as Shiva's mother * ''

Desingu Raja ''Desingu Raja'' is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Ezhil, and produced by P. Madan under the banner Escape Artists Motion Pictures. Starring Vimal and Bindu Madhavi, it also features Soori, Singampuli and Ravi Mariya, ...

'' (2013) as Thamarai's mother * '' Idhu Kathirvelan Kadhal'' (2014) as Pavithra' mother * ''

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'' (2014) as Siva's mother * '' Vellaikaara Durai'' (2014) as Murugan's mother * Thottal Vidathu (2014) * ''

Kirumi ''Kirumi'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language thriller film written, directed and edited by Anucharan in his debut feature. The film co-written by M. Manikandan and produced by JPR Films, stars Kathir and Reshmi Menon. The film, featuring mu ...

'' (2015) as Anitha's mother * ''Ore Oru Raja Mokkaraja '' (2015) as Ananthavalli * ''

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'' (2016) as Ramachandran's mother * ''

Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai ''Meendum Oru Kadhal Kadhai'' () is a 2016 Tamil-language musical romance film directed by Mithran Jawahar, starring Walter Philips and Isha Talwar. It is a remake of the Malayalam film '' Thattathin Marayathu''. Plot The film is the story ...

'' (2016) as Vinod's mother *'' Mapla Singam'' (2016) as Sailaja's mother

Malayalam

* Chandrahasam (1980) as Sreedevi * Chandra Bimbam (1980) as Mini *

Shalini Ente Koottukari ''Shaalini Ente Koottukaari'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, written by Padmarajan and directed by Mohan. The film is loosely based on a story of Padmarajan named "Parvathikutty". The film stars Shobha, Jalaja, Sukumaran and Venu Nagavalli i ...

(1980) as Shalini's sister * Guha (1981) as Kamala * Aadharsam (1982) as Simmy *

Enikkum Oru Divasam ''Enikkum Oru Divasam'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film written, directed and produced by Sreekumaran Thampi. The film stars Mohanlal, Adoor Bhasi, Nedumudi Venu, and Seema. The music for the film was composed by Shyam, Tham ...

(1982) as Swapna *

Innalenkil Nale ''Innalenkil Nale'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by N. G. John. The film stars Mammootty, Ratheesh, Unnimary and Rajkumar. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast * Mammootty as Rahim * ...

(1982) as Rekha *

Ee Nadu ''Ee Nadu'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language political film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by T. Damodaran and produced by N. G. John. The film stars Balan K. Nair with Mammootty, Ratheesh, and T. G. Ravi in supporting roles. The music scor ...

(1982) as Radha *

Velicham Vitharunna Penkutty ''Velicham Vitharunna Penkutty'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Durai and produced by P. K. Kaimal. The film stars Shankar, Poornima Jayaram, Swapna and Raveendran. The film has musical score by Shyam. The film also had a ...

as Vanitha *

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 Amina *

Oru Madapravinte Katha ''Oru Madapravinte Katha'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Alleppey Ashraf. The film stars Prem Nazir, Mammootty, Sankaradi and Shubha (actress), Shubha. The film has musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Rav ...

(1983) as Malathi * Mouna Ragam (1983) * Professor Janaki (1983) * Deeparadhana (1983) as Janu * Kaikeyi (1983) * Aadhipathyam (1983) as Kanam *

Chakravalam Chuvannappol ''Chakravalam Chuvannappol'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by J. Sasikumar. A remake of the Tamil-language film '' Keezh Vaanam Sivakkum'' (1981), the film stars Prem Nazir, Mohanlal, Mammootty, and Sumalatha. The ...

(1983) as Prabha *

Vikatakavi ''Vikatakavi'' is a 1984 Malayalam film, written and directed by Hariharan. It stars Prem Nazir, Madhavi and Mammootty in the lead roles. The film's music has been composed by Devarajan, with lyrics by P. Bhaskaran.Vanitha Police ''Vanitha Police'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Alleppey Ashraf and written by Priyadarshan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Seema, Sukumari and Mohanlal in main roles. The film features songs composed by Gopan and background ...

(1984) as Ratnamma * Oru Sumangaliyude Kadha (1984) as Kalyani *

Nayakan ''Nayakan'' (; ) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language gangster film written and directed by Mani Ratnam. Produced by Muktha Srinivasan, the film stars Kamal Haasan, Saranya (in her feature debut) and Karthika, with Janagaraj, Vijayan, M. V. Vasu ...

(1985) as Heroine * Aazhikkoru Muthu (1989) as Jaya *

Sargavasantham ''Sargavasantham'' ( ml, സർഗ്ഗവസന്തം) is an Indian Malayalam film directed by Anil Das. It was the directorial debut of Anil Das who later did the science fiction film ''Bharathan'' in 2007. Plot The film portrays a supe ...

(1995) * Basket (2002) as Siva *

Nottam ''Nottam'' is a 2006 Malayalam film starring Ajir Shujahi, Arun, Nedumudi Venu, Jagathi Sreekumar and Samvrutha Sunil in the lead roles. The film has been directed by Sasi Paravoor and written by Salin Mankuzhy. Plot Vasudeva Chakyar (Nedumudi ...

(2006) as Vishnu's mother *

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(2007) as Vanaja * Rock & Roll (2007) as Chandramouli's mother *

Minnaminnikoottam ''Minnaminnikootam'' (2008) is a Malayalam film directed by Kamal. It stars Narain, Jayasurya, Indrajith, Meera Jasmine, Roma, Samvrutha, Anoop Chandran and Radhika in the lead roles. The score and soundtrack is composed by Bijibal. The stor ...

(2008) as Rosemary's mother *

Innathe Chintha Vishayam ''Innathe Chinthavishayam'' () is a 2008 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film written and directed by Satyan Anthikad. The film, produced by Antony Perumbavoor through Aashirvad Cinemas, stars Mohanlal and Meera Jasmine. The film's score ...

(2008) as Kamala's mother * Mulla (2008) as Lachi's mother *

Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded ''Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded'' is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film directed by Amal Neerad. It is the sequel of 1987 film ''Irupatham Noottandu'' and Mohanlal reprise his role as Sagar Alias Jacky. The film was written by S ...

(2009) as Azar's mother *

Bhagyadevatha ''Bhagyadevatha'' () is a 2009 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Sathyan Anthikkad from a story by Rajesh Jayaraman. It features Jayaram, Kaniha, and Narain. Plot Benny Chacko, a cable operator, is ambitious ...

(2009) as Rosy *

Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku ''Bhakthajanangalude Sradhakku'' (''For the attention of devotees'') is a 2011 Indian Malayalam-language satirical drama film directed by Priyanandanan and written by Manoj from a story by Ranjith. It stars Kavya Madhavan and Irshad. The fil ...

(2011) as Viswanathan's mother * Orkut Oru Ormakoot (2012) *

Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty ''Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty'' (''A Girl On Live'') is a 2012 Indian Malayalam satirical comedy drama film directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, starring Nithya Menon, Shweta Menon, and Unni Mukundan in the lead roles. Cast *Nithya Menon as Manjula ...

(2012) as Suryan's mother *

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(2012) as Vinod's mother * Perinoru Makan (2012) as Thulasi *

101 Weddings ''101 Weddings'' is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language romantic comedy film directed by Shafi and starring Kunchacko Boban, Jayasurya, Biju Menon, Samvrutha Sunil, and Bhama in the lead roles. The film is written by Kalavoor Ravikumar based on a ...

(2012) as Malathi * Vaadhyar (2012) as Anoop's mother *

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(2012) as Krishna Kumar's mother * I Love Me (2012) as Xavi's mother * 3 Dots (2013) as Padmakumar's wife * 72 Model (2013) as Saajan's mother * Omega.exe (2013) *

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(2013) *

Vishudhan ''Vishudhan'' is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language crime drama film Written and Directed by Vysakh and starring Kunchacko Boban and Miya. The film tells the story of a Catholic Christian priest and a nun. It was released on 22 November 2013. The ...

(2013) as Sunny's mother * Artist (2013) as Gayatri's mother *

Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi ''Neelakasham Pachakadal Chuvanna Bhoomi'' () is a 2013 Indian Malayalam-language road adventure film directed and co-produced by Sameer Thahir and written by Hashir Mohamed. The film stars Dulquer Salmaan and Sunny Wayne with Dhritiman Chatte ...

(2013) as Azma *

Memories Memory is the faculty of the mind by which data or information is encoded, stored, and retrieved when needed. It is the retention of information over time for the purpose of influencing future action. If past events could not be remembered, ...

(2013) as Marykutty * How Old Are You (2014) as Nirupama's mother * Pianist (2014) as Manu's mother * Mili (2015) as Sudha *

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) as Indira * Monsoon (2015) as Anaas's mother * Urumbukal urangarilla (2015) as Ratha *

Kali Kali (; sa, काली, ), also referred to as Mahakali, Bhadrakali, and Kalika ( sa, कालिका), is a Hindu goddess who is considered to be the goddess of ultimate power, time, destruction and change in Shaktism. In this tra ...

(2016) as Anjali's mother * Pa Va (2016) as Elamma *

Inspector Dawood Ibrahim ''Inspector Dawood Ibrahim'', also known as ''IDI'', is a 2016 Indian Malayalam Language dystopian action comedy film directed by Sajid Yahiya, who co-wrote the film with Arouz Irfan. It stars Jayasurya in the lead role with Sshivada, Joju Geor ...

(2016) as Dawood Ibrahim's mother * Kadamkatha (2017) as Sudha *

Kammara Sambhavam ''Kammara Sambhavam'' () is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language genre-bending satirical-thriller film written by Murali Gopy and directed by Rathish Ambat. The film was produced by Gokulam Gopalan and stars Dileep, Siddharth, Murali Gopy, Bobby ...

(2018) as Gomathi *

Thobama ''Thobama'' is a 2018 Indian Malayalam-language comedy drama film directed and co-written by Mohsin Kassim, produced by Alphonse Puthren and Sukumaran Thekkeppat. It stars Sharaf U Dheen, Krishna Shankar, Siju Wilson and Punya Elizabeth Bose i ...

(2018) as Shanthi *

Brother's Day ''Brother's Day'' is a 2019 Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film written and directed by Kalabhavan Shajohn in his directorial debut. Produced by Listin Stephen, the film stars Prithviraj Sukumaran, Prasanna, Aishwarya Lekshmi, Mad ...

(2019) as Mother Superior * Jayadurga (Devotional album) * Neeravam (2021) * Vaashi (2022) as Ebin's mother * Aanandham Paramaanandham (2022) * Ambalamukkile Visheshangal as Girijakumari

Telugu

* ''

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'' (2005) * '' Bhavani IPS'' (2011) as Deepa's mother

Kannada

* ''Dharma'' (1985)

Television serials

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Awards

* Asiavision Television Awards 2012 - Best Character Actress - Kumkumapoovu *Asianet Television Award for Best Actress (Character) 2006 - Best Character Actress - Ammamanassu *Drishya Television Award for Best Actress (Character) 2006 - Best Character Actress - Ammamanassu

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Vanitha Krishnachandran
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