# T. R. Omana

T. R. Omana is an Indian actress in Malayalam films. She mainly acts in supporting roles and mother roles. She has acted in more than 500 films.

## Personal life

T. R. Omana was born as eldest among five children to T R Gopala Pillai, Timber merchant and P K Meenakshiamma, a housewife in Alappuzha. She has four younger sisters Lalitha, Padmaja, Geetha and Lekha. She had education till Intermediate (pre university degree) which she did at Sanatana Dharma College, Alappuzha. She is a trained classical dancer. She is also a Kathakali artist and had given many stage performances. T R Omana never married.

## Career

Her family shifted to Chennai when her father had a big loss in business and to fulfill her dream of becoming actress. She made her debut with Nallathanka, a Malayalam movie in 1950, as a child artist. She continued to act in few movies as child artist. She was the heroine of movie Puthradharmam in 1954. She acted in mother role for the first time at the age of 23 in Veluthambi Dalawa in 1954. In 1968, she acted in the first full-length comedy in Malayalam cinema Viruthan Shanku directed by P. Venu. She lent her voice to Sharada in almost all her movies in Malayalam. She has also dubbed for Lilly Chakravarthy, Waheeda Rehman, Srividya, Lakshmi, Shuba etc. Tamil movie industry Nadigar Sangam honored her with Venthirevani for her contributions to movie industry.

## Partial filmography
### As an actress

* Sarvopari Palakkaran (2017)
* Ente Priyapptta Muthuvinu (2000)
* Nishasurabhikal (2000)
* Megham (1999) as Ravivarma Thampuran's mother
* Friends (1999) as Padmini's grandmother
* Gloria Fernandes From U.S.A. (1998) as Ammachi
* Maasmaram (1997) as Darsan Das's mother
* Kannur (1997) as Sivankutty's mother
* Ishtadhaanam (1997) as Muthassi
* Sathyabhaamaykkoru Pranayalekhanam (1996) as Lakshmi
* Punnaaram (1995)
* Sargavasantham (1995) as Mariya
* Maanikyachempazhukka (1995)
* Vaardhakyapuraanam (1994) as Achamma
* Nandini Oppol (1994) as Sundari's mother
* Saubhaagyam (1993)
* Samooham (1993) as Rajalekshmi's mother
* Porutham (1993) as Bavaniyamma
* Kizhakkan Pathrose (1992)
* Maanthrikacheppu (1992)
* Raajashilpi (1992)
* Vietnam Colony (1992)
* Kavacham (1992)
* Karppooradeepam (1991) as Unni's mother
* Ente Sooryaputhrikku (1991)
* Adholokam (1988)
* Bheekaran(1988)
* Achuvettante Veedu (1987)
* Ellaavarkkum Nanmakal (1987)
* Ente Shabdam (1986) as Rajan's mother
* Ithramathram (1986) as Shanthamma
* Choodaatha Pookkal (1985)
* Yathra (1985)
* Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol (1984) as Murali's mother
* Visa (1983) as Shareef's mother
* Bandham (1983) as Gopi' mother
* Anandham Ajantham (1983)
* Ente Mohangal Poovaninju (1982)
* Saravarsham(1982) as Devakiyamma
* Ankachamayam (1982)
* Lahari (1982)
* Ponnum Poovum (1982) as Radha
* Priyasakhi Radhe (1982)
* Olangal (1982)
* Ammakkorumma(1981)
* Dwanthayudham (1981)
* Pathirasooryan (1981) as Devakiyamma
* Muthuchippikal (1980) as Bhargaviyamma
* Aniyatha Valakal (1980) as Ganesh's mother
* Karipuranda Jeevithangal (1980)
* Ishtamaanu Pakshe (1980)
* Chandrahaasam (1980)
* Prakadanam (1980) as Preethi's mother
* Sikharangal (1979)
* Nithya Vasantham (1979)
* Manavadharmam (1979)
* Manushyan (1979)
* Pennorumbattal (1979)
* Vijayam Nammude Senani(1979)
* Valeduthavan Vaalal (1979)
* Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum (1979)
* College Beauty (1979)
* Indradhanussu (1979) as Janakiamma
* Vijayanum Veeranum (1979) as Aaya
* Sayoojyam (1979) as Madhavi
* Kanyaka (1978) as Bhavaniyamma
* Tharoo Oru Janmam Koodi (Thadavukaari) (1978)
* Kanalkattakal (1978) as Lakshmiyamma
* Kalpavriksham (1978) as Devakiyamma
* Karimpuli (1978)
* Aval Viswasthayaayirunnu (1978) as Johny's Mother
* Vilakkum Velichavum (1978)
* Snehathinte Mukhangal (1978) as Doctor
* Rathinirvedam (1978)
* Priyadarshini (1978)
* Ashtamudikkayal (1978)
* Nithyavasantham (1978)
* Harshabashpam (1978) as Eliyama
* Pichipoo (1978)
* Theerangal (1978)
* Mattoru Karnan (1978)
* Hematharathri (1978)
* Mattoru Karnan (1978)
* Snehikkanoru Pennu (1978)
* Manoradham (1978)
* Gaandharvam (1978)
* Anugraham (1977) as Kamakshiyamma
* Samudram (1977) as Kamalamma
* Pallavi (1977)
* Muttathe Mulla (1977) as Lakshmiyamma
* Abhinivesham (1977) as Devaki
* Rathimanmadhan (1977)
* Akshayapaathram (1977)
* Sreemad Bhagavadgeetha (1977)
* Ormakal Marikkumo (1977) as Thankamani
* Aayiram Janmangal (1976) as Cheriyamma
* Anubhavam (1976)
* Mohiniyattam (1976) as Nalini
* Maanasaveena (1976)
* Swapnadanam (1976) as Gopi's mother
* Chirikkudukka (1976)
* Themmadi Velappan (1976) as Bhavaniyamma
* Manishada (1975) as Karthyayani
* Chief Guest (1975)
* Kottaaram Vilkkaanundu (1975)
* Sooryavamsham (1975)
* Kalyaanappanthal (1975)
* Love Letter (1975)
* Padmaraagam (1975)
* Chattambikkalyaani (1975) as Sethutty
* Ayodhya (1975)
* Alibabayum 41 Kallanmaarum (1975) as Naseema Begam
* Panchathanthram (1974) as Gayathri Thampuratti
* Night Duty (1974) as Devakiyamma
* Bhoogolam Thiriyunnu (1974) as Gouriyamma
* Thacholi Marumakan Chandu (1974) as Maakkam
* Ayalathe Sundari (1974) as Saraswathiyamma
* Arakkallan Mukkaalkkallan (1974) as Gouriyamma
* Chandrakaantham (1974) as Teacher
* Raajahamsam (1974) as Nanukuttans Mother
* Sapthaswarangal (1974) as Omanayamma
* Jeevikkan Marannu Poya Sthree (1974)
* Alakal (1974)
* Kaamini (1974) as Lakshmi
* Pattabhishekam (1974) as Devaki
* Maadhavikkutty (1973) as Kunjulakshmiyamma
* Soundarya Pooja (1973)
* Kaliyugam (1973) as Karthyayaniyamma
* Interview (1973) as Shankari
* Manushyaputhran (1973)
* Azhakulla Saleena (1973) as Chinnamma
* Udayam (1973) as Lakshmikutty
* Manassu (1973)
* Aphala (1973)
* Football Champion (1973) as Soudamini
* Thottavadi (1973) as Bhagiradhiyamma
* Nakhangal (1973) as Pankiyamma
* Sasthram Jayichu Manushyan Thottu (1973) as Devakiyamma
* Bhadradeepam (1973) as Lakshmiyamma
* Maaya (1972) as Easwari
* Brahmachaari (1972)
* Akkarapacha (1972) as Mariya
* Miss Mary (1972) as Gouri
* Naadan Premam (1972) as Paaru
* Ananthasayanam (1972)
* Mayilaadumkunnu (1972) as Rosamma
* Sneehadeepame Mizhi Thurakku (1972) as Mary Fernandez
* Ummachu (1971)
* Thettu (1971) as Thankamma
* Puthen Veedu (1971)
* Sumangali (1971) as Lilly Simon
* Shiksha (1971) as Thankamma
* Karakanakadal (1971) as Akku Chedathi
* Makane Ninakku Vendi (1971) as Eali
* Oru Penninte Katha (1971)
* Anaadha Shilpangal (1971) as Kamalamma
* Poompaatta (1971) as Devaki
* Vilaykku Vaangiya Veena (1971) as Nirmala Menon
* Vimochanasamaram (1971)
* Rathri Vandi (1971) as Lakshmiyamma
* Kochaniyathi (1971) as Kamalamma
* Ambalapraavu (1970) as Subhdara Thampuratti
* Mindaapennu (1970) as Dakshyayani
* Nilakkatha Chalanangal (1970)
* Nishaagandhi (1970)
* Ezhuthaatha Kadha (1970) as Mrs. Nair
* Aa Chithrashalabham Parannotte (1970)
* Naazhikakkallu (1970)
* Kuttavaali (1970) as Radhakrishnan's Mother
* Moodalmanju(1970) as Madhaviyamma
* Nadhi (1969) as Mariya
* Virunnukari (1969) as Surendran's mother
* Veettu Mrugam (1969)
* Padicha Kallan (1969) as Bharathiyamma
* Kumarasambhavam (1969) as Avvayyar
* Janmabhoomi (1969) as Mariya
* Velliyazhcha (1969) as Parvathiyamma
* Kannoor Deluxe (1969)
* Vilakkappetta Bandhangal (1969)
* Agnipareeksha (1968) as Shankari
* Padunna Puzha (1968) as Bhavaniyamma
* Velutha Kathreena (1968) as Dr. Sainabha
* Vidyaarthi (1968)
* Bhaaryamaar Sookshikkuka (1968) as Devaki Amma
* Vazhi Pizhacha Santhathi (1968)
* Viruthan Shanku (1968) as Kalyanikuttyamma
* Sahadharmini (1967)
* Madatharuvi (1967)
* Pareeksha (1967) as Bhageeradhi
* Mulkkireedam (1967)
* Sheelavathi (1967) as Anasooya
* Chithramela (1967)
* Agniputhri (1967) as Muthassi
* Postman (1967)
* Kudumbam (1967)
* Thalirukal (1967)
* Balyakalasakhi (1967)
* Ollathu Mathi (1967)
* Ashwamedham (1967) as Mohanan's Mother
* Jeevikkaan Anuvadikkoo (1967)
* Kadamattathachan (1966)
* Station Master (1966) as Pappadakkari
* Sthanarthi Saramma (1966) as Ealikutty
* Kallippennu (1966)
* Rowdy (1966) as Sreedeviyamma
* Kayamkulam Kochunni (1966) as Ayyappan Nair's wife
* Porter Kunjali (1965) as Kunjipathumma
* Shyamala Chechi (1965) as Padmavathi
* Kochumon (1965) as Annamma
* Devaalayam (1964)
* Aadya Kiranangal (1964) as Pennukunju
* Anna (Old) (1964)
* Swargarajyam (1962)
* Puthiya Aaksham Puthiya Bhoomi (1962)
* Veluthambi Dalawa (1962) as Rebecca
* Seetha (1960) as Malini
* Naadodikal (1959)
* Newspaper Boy (1955)
* Puthradharmam (1954) as Leela
* Manasaakshi (1954) as Sarala
* Sandehi (1954) as Sudha
* Ponkathir (1953)
* Sheriyo Thetto (1953)
* Lokaneethi (1953)
* Premalekha (1952)
* Rakthabandham (1951) as Kanchana
* Omana (1951)
* Chechi (1950)
* Sasidharan (1950)
* Nalla Thanka (1950)

### As a singer

* "Udayatharaka Pole" - Mattoru Seetha (1975)
* "Kamini Mouliyam" - Mattoru Seetha (1975)
* "Nin Padhangalil" - Nazhikakkallu (1970)
* "Pandoru Shlipi" - Hotel Highrange (1968)

### As a dubbing artist (Partial list)

| Year | Film | Character | Dubbed for |
| 1962 | Shantinivas | | |
| 1964 | Bhargavi Nilayam | Bhargavi's mother | Mala Shantha |
| 1966 | Pakalkkinavu | Malathi | Sharada |
| 1967 | Karthika | Karthika | Sharada |
| 1967 | Udhyogastha | Vimala | Sharada |
| 1968 | Thulabharam | Vijaya | Sharada |
| 1968 | Midumidukki | Radha | Sharada |
| 1968 | Agni Pareeksha | Hemalatha | Sharada |
| 1969 | Mooladhanam | Saradha | Sharada |
| 1970 | Thara | Vasanthi | Sharada |
| 1970 | Thriveni | Thankamma | Sharada |
| 1970 | Mindapennu | Kunjulakshmi | Sharada |
| 1970 | Crossbelt | Ammu | Sharada |
| 1970 | Sthree | Savithri | Sharada |
| 1970 | Priya | | Lily Chakravarty |
| 1971 | Lora Neeyevide | Lora | Ushakumari |
| 1972 | Swayamvaram | Seetha | Sharada |
| 1972 | Thrisandhya | Indu | Waheeda Rehman |
| 1972 | Manthrakodi | Valsala | Vijayasree |
| 1972 | Brahmachari | Vasanthy | Sharada |
| 1972 | Professor | Lakshmi | Sharada |
| 1972 | Pushpanjali (1972 film) | Usha | Vijayasree |
| 1972 | Maaya | Gomathy | Sharada |
| 1973 | Thekkan Kattu | Sosamma | Sharada |
| 1973 | Chuzhi | Elizabeth | Savitri |
| 1973 | Poonthenaruvi | Valsamma | Nanditha Bose |
| 1975 | Abhimaanam | Indu | Sharada |
| 1975 | Raagam | Priyamvada | Sharada |
| 1975 | Chattambikkalyaani | Kalyani | Lakshmi |
| 1976 | Mohiniyaattam | Anasooya | Kanakadurga |
| 1976 | Paalkkadal | Sujatha | Sharada |
| 1976 | Amritavahini | Geetha | Sharada |
| 1977 | Vishukkani | Rajani | Sharada |
| 1978 | Randu Lokam | Santha | Sharada |
| 1978 | Adimakkachavadam | Ponnamma | Shubha |
| 1978 | Maattoly | Malathy | Sharada |
| 1978 | Mannu | Paru | Sharada |
| 1978 | Etho Oru Swapnam | Sathyavathi | Kanakadurga |
| 1978 | Aaravam | Kaveri | Prameela |
| 1978 | Thamburatti | Ragini Thampuratti | Prameela |
| 1978 | Snehathinte Mukhangal | Savithri | Kanakadurga |
| 1980 | Adhikaram | Vimala | Sharada |
| 1980 | Ivar | Savithri/Margaret | Sharada |
| 1980 | Thaliritta Kinakkal | | Tanuja |
| 1982 | Elippathayam | Rajamma | Sharada |
| 1982 | Ponmudy | Madhavi | Sharada |
| 1982 | Anguram | Malini | Sharada |
| 1983 | Nizal Moodiya Nirangal | Shoshamma | Sharada |
| 1987 | Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam | Saraswathy amma tr | Sharada |
| 1990 | Innale | | |
| 1991 | Parallel College | | |
| | | | Srividya |
| | | | Devika |

## Television

* Manasi (Doordarshan)
* Snehaseema (Doordarshan)
* Pennurimai (Doordarshan)
* Kazhcha (Surya TV)
* Nirmalayam (Asianet)
* Ninavugalae Neengividu (DD Podhigai)
* Chandanamazha (Asianet) as Mahathiyamma
* Deivam Thandha Veedu (Star Vijay) as Annapoorani -Tamil
* Rani Maharani (Reality Show)
* Kanmani (Sun TV Tamil)

## Awards

* Honour by Nadigar Sangam with "Venthirevani"
* Honour by Friends of Arts& Cultural Entertainments (FACE Dubai) - "Thriveni Sangamam" 2013
* Flowers TV Awards 2015- Life Time Achievement Award ( Chandanamazha)
* Asianet Television awards 2016 - Life Time Achievement Award ( Chandanamazha)
* Honour by Kerala State Film Awards 2019