# Kulappulli Leela

Kulappulli Leela is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema and television. She has mostly done comedic roles, and has appeared in over 350 films. She began her career acting through theatre dramas.

## Early life

Leela was born in the Palakkad district to Raman Nair and Rukmini Amma. Her father is from Kozhikode, and her mother is from the Palakkad district.

## Filmography
### Malayalam
#### 1990s

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1998 | Ayal Kadha Ezhuthukayanu | Thresiamma | |

#### 2000s

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2000 | Madhuranombarakattu | Leelavathi teacher | |
| 2001 | Narendran Makan Jayakanthan Vaka | Sharada | |
| 2001 | Soothradharan | | |
| 2002 | Nammal | | |
| 2002 | Grand Mother | | |
| 2003 | Kasthooriman | Raji's mother-in-law | |
| 2003 | Mizhi Randilum | Bhargavi | |
| 2003 | Hariharan Pilla Happy Aanu | | |
| 2003 | Manassinakkare | | |
| 2003 | Pulival Kalyanam | Kuttappan's mother | |
| 2003 | Saudhamini | Kallikutty | |
| 2003 | Kasthooriman | Raji's mother-in-law | |
| 2003 | Ente Ammakku | | Short film |
| 2004 | Black | Veronica | |
| 2004 | Chathikkatha Chanthu | Chandhu's mother | |
| 2004 | Freedom | | |
| 2004 | Mampazhakkalam | Chakka Ammayi | |
| 2004 | Sethurama Iyer CBI | Servant (Mariyakutty) | |
| 2004 | Thudakkam | Narayaniyamma | |
| 2005 | Bunglavil Outha | | |
| 2005 | Alice in Wonderland | Martha | |
| 2005 | Bus Conductor | | |
| 2005 | Chandrolsavam | Ramanunni's Mother | |
| 2005 | OK Chacko Cochin Mumbai | Pathumma | |
| 2005 | Police | Rajamma | |
| 2005 | Udayon | Kuttiyamma | |
| 2006 | Moonnamathoral | | |
| 2006 | Balram vs Tharadas | Prisoner | |
| 2007 | Black Cat | Kathreena | |
| 2007 | Changathipoocha | Aiswaryan's mother | |
| 2007 | Nanma | Jaanu | |
| 2007 | Thakarachenda | | |
| 2008 | SMS | | |
| 2008 | Aandavan | Mariyamma | |
| 2008 | Annan Thampi | | |
| 2008 | De Ingottu Nokkiye | Servant | |
| 2008 | Jubilee | Karthayani | |
| 2008 | Robo | | |
| 2008 | Sultan | | |
| 2008 | Twenty:20 | Servant | |
| 2008 | Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam | Philomina | |
| 2009 | Ivar Vivahitharayal | Fish seller | |
| 2009 | Paribhavam | | |
| 2009 | Dr. Patient | Eliamma | |
| 2009 | Utharaswayamvaram | Fortune teller | |

#### 2010s

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | Annarakkannanum Thannalayathu | | |
| 2010 | Ringtone | | |
| 2010 | 9 KK Road | | |
| 2010 | Drona 2010 | Jameela | |
| 2010 | Fiddle | | |
| 2010 | Kaaryasthan | Bus Passenger | |
| 2010 | Nizhal | | |
| 2010 | Sufi Paranja Katha | | |
| 2010 | Best Actor | Servant at Lal Jose's House | |
| 2010 | Rama Ravanan | Rajamma | |
| 2010 | Thanthonni | | |
| 2010 | Inganeyum Oral | Kamalakshi | |
| 2011 | 101 Uruppika | | |
| 2011 | Female Unnikrishnan | Maid | |
| 2011 | Lucky Jokers | Servant | |
| 2011 | Manikyakkallu | | Cameo |
| 2011 | Nadakame Ulakam | | |
| 2011 | Sandwich | Murugan's mother | |
| 2011 | Swargam 9 KM | | |
| 2011 | Kudumbasree Travels | Kunjannamma | |
| 2011 | Manushya Mrugam | Thresiamma | |
| 2011 | Teja Bhai & Family | Ramani | |
| 2012 | Bhaghavathipuram | | |
| 2012 | Ennennum Ormmakkayi | | |
| 2012 | Ezham Suryan | Omana | |
| 2012 | Ina | | |
| 2012 | Kalikalam | Nani | |
| 2012 | Prabhuvinte Makkal | Cheriyamma Janu | |
| 2012 | Themmadikkootam | | |
| 2012 | Theruvu Nakshatrangal | Janaki | |
| 2012 | Vaidooryam | | |
| 2012 | Doctor Innocent aanu | Thresiamma | |
| 2012 | Hero | | |
| 2013 | Breaking News Live | | |
| 2013 | Progress Report | Mariya | |
| 2013 | Amen | Therutha | |
| 2013 | Entry | Chinnamma | |
| 2013 | My Fan Ramu | | |
| 2013 | Nadodimannan | Leela | |
| 2013 | Vallatha Pahayan | Naani Thala | |
| 2014 | Manja | Jackson's mother | |
| 2014 | Mylanchi Monchulla Veedu | | |
| 2014 | Nattarangu | | |
| 2014 | Njaanaannu Party | | |
| 2014 | Odum Raja Aadum Rani | | |
| 2014 | Ottamandhaaram | | |
| 2014 | Raktharakshassu 3D | | |
| 2014 | Tharangal | | |
| 2014 | Wonderful Journey | | |
| 2014 | Maramkothi | Marutha Mariya | |
| 2015 | Ariyahte Ishtamyi | | |
| 2015 | Elinjikkavu PO | | |
| 2015 | Ithinumappuram | Sarasu | |
| 2015 | Kanthari | | |
| 2015 | Kidney Biriyani | | |
| 2015 | Kunjiramayanam | Kuttan's mother | |
| 2015 | Ormakalil Oru Manjukaalam | Khadeejumma | |
| 2015 | Uthara Chemmeen | | |
| 2016 | Dum | | |
| 2016 | Kattumakkan | | |
| 2016 | Noolppaalam | | |
| 2016 | Oru Muthassi Gadha | | |
| 2016 | Paulettante Veedu | Mariyamma | |
| 2016 | Poyi Maranju Parayathe | | |
| 2017 | Kaaliyan | | |
| 2017 | Kuntham | | |
| 2017 | Oru Visheshapetta Biriyani Kissa | | |
| 2018 | Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar Akanam | Narayani | |
| 2018 | Dustbin | | |
| 2018 | Kuttanadan Marpappa | Motta's mother | |
| 2018 | Mattanchery | | |
| 2018 | Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha | Bhavyan's mother | |
| 2018 | Sakhavinte Priyasakhi | Dakshayini | |
| 2018 | Suvarna Purushan | | |
| 2018 | Theetta Rappai | | |
| 2018 | Wonder Boys | | |
| 2018 | Daivam Sakshi | Ammini | |
| 2018 | Ippozhum Eppozhum Sthuthi Ayirikkatte | | |
| 2018 | Mottitta Mullakal | | |
| 2018 | Thanaha | Ammini | |
| 2018 | Vallikudilile Vellakkaran | | |
| 2019 | Makkana | | |
| 2019 | Moonam Pralayam | | |
| 2019 | An International Local Story | Mannavendran's mother | |
| 2019 | Freakens | | |
| 2019 | Onnam Sakshi | | |

#### 2020s

| Year | Title | Role |
| 2020 | Thallumpidi | |
| 2020 | Varkey | |
| 2020 | Vahini | Madhavi Amma |
| 2021 | Cabin | Rukku |
| 2021 | Enpathukalile Ebhyanmar | |
| 2022 | 5il Oral Thaskaran | Naniyamma |
| 2022 | Anandakalyanam | |
| 2022 | Karnan Napoleon Bhagath Singh | |
| 2022 | Nipah | |
| 2022 | Oru Pakka Nadan Premam | |
| 2022 | Ulkkazhcha | School cook |
| 2022 | College Cuties | |
| 2022 | Kadal Kuthira | Margret |
| 2023 | Rani | |
| 2024 | Panchayath Jetty † | TBA |

### Tamil

| Year | Title | Role |
| 1995 | Muthu | |
| 2005 | Kasthuri Maan | Muniyamma |
| 2010 | Semmozhi | |
| 2016 | Marudhu | Maariamma |
| 2016 | Nee Enbathu | |
| 2018 | Naachiyaar | |
| 2018 | Uzhaikkum Paadhai | |
| 2019 | Airaa | Parvathy |
| 2021 | Annaatthe | Kaalaiyan's grandmother |
| 2021 | Aranmanai 3 | Valliamma |
| 2021 | Master | Juvenile prison cook |
| 2021 | Chinnanjiru Kiliye | |
| 2022 | Kombu Vatcha Singamda | Ragini's grandmother |
| 2023 | Yaanai Mugathaan | Matha Bhairavi Mangatha |
| 2024 | Nanban Oruvan Vantha Piragu | Anand’s grandmother |
| 2024 | Boat | Muthumaari |

## Television
### TV series

* 2002 Abhayam
* 2003 Guru
* 2018 Mizhineerpoovukal – telefilm
* 2005 Kunjunju Kathakal (Asianet)
* 2013 Valsalyam (Surya TV)
* 2005 Paribhavam Parvathy (Asianet)
* 2016 Sangathi Contra (Asianet)
* 2006 Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam ( Asianet)
* 2009 Veendum Chila Veettuviseshangal ( Asianet)
* 2008 Enkilum Ente Gopalakrishna ( Asianet)
* 2005 Kochu Thresya Kochu (Kairali TV)
* 2007 Velankani Mathavu (Surya TV)
* 2006 Ettu sundarikalum Njanum ( Surya TV)
* 2007 Ente Manasaputhri (Asianet)
* 2006 Thulabharam (Surya TV)
* 2004 Minnukettu (Surya TV)
* 2013-14 Nandhanam (Surya TV)
* 2012 Pattukalude Paattu (Surya TV)
* 2008 Kudumbarahasyam
* 2004 Calling Bell (Surya TV)
* 2000 Snehanjali
* 2007 Aliyanmarum Penganmarum (Amtrita TV)
* 2012 Ammayikakkante Visheshangal
* 2011 Padichapathoonte Veedu
* 2012 Vrindavanam(Asianet)
* 2014 Kudumbasametham Mannikutty (Jaihind)
* 2012 Mayamadhavam (Surya TV)
* 2013 Penmanasu (Surya TV)
* 2011 Manassu Parayunna Karyangal (Mazhavil Manorama)
* 2015 Mayamohini (Mazhavil Manorama)
* 2016-17 Decent Family (Jaihind)
* Vallarpadathamma(Shalom TV)
* 2016 Punchiri Travels (Kairali TV)
* 2015 Junior chanakyan (Flowers TV)
* Kunnamkulathangadi (Media One)
* 2016 Bharya (Asianet)
* 2018 Maya (Sun TV) – Tamil
* 2019-2020 Classmates (Flowers TV)
* 20219-2020 Chackoyum Maryyum (Mazhavil Manorama)
* 2020 Koodathayi (Flowers TV)
* 2021-2024 Sundari – Bangle Bangaram (Surya TV) Guest appearance
* 2020-2022 Ente Maathavu (Surya TV)

### Web series

* Instagramam (neestream)
* Vadhandhi: The Fable of Velonie (2022)