# Santhakumari (Malayalam actress)

Santhakumari is an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam cinema. She has acted in more than 250 films, dramas, television serials and short films.

## Biography

Santhakumari was born to Narayanan and Karthyayani, as eighth child among ten children, at Kochi, Kerala. She had her primary education from Thevara C.C.P.L.M High school, Ernakulam. She was married to Late Velayudhan and have two daughters. She was presented with a house named "Snehaveedu" in 2012 by Malayalam Movie Artists Assoaciation (AMMA). She received Kerala State film Award for Best Actress in 1977 for Chuvanna Vithukal.

## Awards

* 1977 Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress – Chuvanna Vithukal
* 2009 World Malayalee Council India region & Kairali Channel Award
* 2011 Kerala Film Critics Association Awards – Chalachithra Prathibha Award

## Partial filmography

* Oru Ordinary Pranayam
* Jannath
* Peter
* John Abraham
* Kalanju Poya Vithu
* Water Oru Parinamam
* Katha Parayum Muthachan
* Madhuramee Jeevitham
* Maanam Thelinjathu
* Nanma Niranja Umma
* 2018: Everyone is a Hero (2023) as Village lady
* Kumari (2022) as Kunjamma Pillai
* Nipah (2022) as
* He... A Terrorist – Short film (2022)
* Aquarium (2022) as Chettathi
* Njan Ponmutta Idunna Poovan Kozhi – Short film
* Pappantem Simontem Piller (2021)
* Kaaval (2021) as Leelamma
* Sara's (2021) as Servant
* Chavara Pithavinte Chavarulukal (2021) as Sudhaamma
* Illam (2021) as Bhavani
* Makkanna (2019)
* Vikruthi (2019) as Bystander
* Safe (2019) as Old lady in court
* Muthassikkoru Muthu (2019)
* Vishudha Pusthakam (2019) as Umaiba
* Soothrakkaran (2019)
* Daivam Saakshi (2019) as Sethu's mother
* Mr and Ms Rowdy (2019) as Valyammechi
* Neeyum Njanum (2019) as Tajitha
* Panthu (2019) as Sudheesh's mother
* Vallikettu (2019) as Santhamma
* Madhurameeyathra (2018)
* Eliyammachiyude Aadyathre Christmas (2018) as Kunjannamma
* Nonsense (2018) as T.P. Annamma
* Shirkh (2018) as Aayisha
* Kenalum Kinarum (2018)
* Mattanchery (2018)
* Parole (2018) as Villager
* Planner (2018) as Ponnamaa
* Khaleefa (2018)
* Mannam Kattayum Kariyilayum (2017) as Raghu's mother
* Pareeth Pandari (2017) as Officer
* The Crab (2017) as Servant
* Devayanam (2017)
* Thoppil Joppan (2016) as Roslin's grandmother
* IDI (2016) as Midwife
* Leela (2016) as Chengalam Omana
* Noolpaalam (2016) as Muthassi
* Kaadhaantharam (2016) as Sarasamma
* Wonderful Journey (2016) as Kuriakose's mother
* Plus or Minus (2016) as Kalyaniyamma
* Aruthe (2016)
* Subhayathra (2016) - Short film
* Paulettante Veedu (2016) as Santhakumari
* Ottakolam (2016) as Kamakshi Amma
* Pithaavinum Puthranum Parishudhaathmaavinum
* Life Of Josutty (2015) Geevarghese's mother
* Rudrasimhaasanam (2015) as Servant
* Alif (2015) as Abu's mother
* Thousand (2015) as Janakiyamma
* White Boys (2015)
* Nadi (2015) as Saraswathiyamma
* Sarathi (2015) as Rajani's mother in law
* Iruvazhi Thiriyunnidam (2015)
* Namukkore Aakaasham
* Ente Cinema - The Movie Festival (2015)
* Moonam Naal (2015)
* Iruvazhi Thiriyunnidam (2015)
* Seconds (2014) as Firoz's grandmother
* Nerariyathe (2014) – Short film
* To Noora with Love (2014) as Sreeparvathi's grandmother
* God's Own Country (2014) as Vakkachan's mother
* Thomsonvilla (2014) as School Principal/Nun
* 1983 (2014) as Mariyamma
* Iniyum Ethra Dooram (2014) as Muthassi
* Ponnarayan (2014) as Raghavan's mother
* Pranayakatha (2014) as Elamma
* Maramkothi (2014)
* Avarude Veedu (2014)
* Weeping Boy (2013) as Sahadevan's mother
* Cleopatra (2013) as Bhavani
* Olipporu (2013) as Teacher
* Pothumaappu (2013) as Sathar's mother
* ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013) as Colony lady
* Housefull (2013) as Leelamani
* Romans (2013) as Papi's wife
* Ezhamathe Varavu (2013) as Tribal Woman
* Radio (2013)
* Ee Adutha Kaalathu (2012) as Vishnu's mother
* Madirasi (2012) as Janakiyamma
* Oru Kudumba Chithram (2012) as Mallika's care taker
* Parudeesa (2012) as Johny's mother
* Thanichalla Njan (2012) as Antharjanam
* Masters (2012) as Milan's grandmother
* Thappana (2012) as Patient
* Happy Durbar (2011) as Nelson's mother
* Scene No.001 (2011) as Manikantan's mother
* Sundara Kalyanam (2011) as Shajahan's umma
* Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 (2011) as
* Swargam Nine Kilometer (2011)
* Dhaanam (2011)
* Fiddle (2010) as Dakshayini
* Holidays (2010) as Bus passenger
* Kadaksham (2010) as Servant
* Kadha Thudarunnu (2010) as Lasar's wife
* Thaskara Lahala (2010) as Mani's mother
* Njaan Sanchaari (2010) as Devassy's wife
* Venalmaram (2009) as Kamalakshi
* Bhagyadevatha (2009) as Nabeezumma
* Meghatheertham (2009)
* Gopalapuranam (2008) as Bhavaniyamma
* Kanichukulangarayil CBI (2008) as Bank customer
* Innathe Chintha Vishayam (2008) as Amina
* Kanal Kannaadi (2008)
* Kangaroo (2007) as Janamma
* Sketch (2007) as Nadhiya's umma
* Sooryakireedam (2007) as Januvamma
* Nivedyam (2007) as Amminiyamma
* Komban (2007) as Radha's mother
* Smart City (2006) as Santhamma
* Palunku (2006) as Lalitha
* Chakkara Muthu (2006) as Servant
* Mukhamariyaathe (2006) as Velu's wife
* Ponumudi Puzhayorathu (2006)
* Mahasamudram (2006) as Santha
* Bharathchandran I.P.S.(2005) as Muslim lady
* Otta Nanayam (2005) as Beggar
* Hai (2005) as Sekharan's mother
* The Tiger (2005) as tea shop vendor
* Thaalamelam (2004) as Nun
* Sathyam (2004) as Raju's mother
* Rasikan (2004) as Ramabhadran's mother
* Sasneham Sumithra (2004) Lady at temple
* Janakeeyam (2003) as Ravi's mother
* Manassinakkare (2003) as Aliyamma
* Ammakilikkoodu (2003) as Inmate of the old age home
* Natturajavu (2003) as Rubber tapping worker
* Akhila (2002) as Sharada
* Thilakam (2002) as Savithri
* Jagathy Jagadeesh in Town (2002) as Nurse Santhadevi
* Sthree Vesham (2002) as Swamini Amma
* Njaan Raajaavu (2002) as Thomas's mother
* Thamaasha Veeran (2002)
* Swararaagaganga (2002)
* Nakshathragal Parayathirunnathu (2001) as Devamma
* Dupe Dupe Dupe (2001) as Balu's mother
* Chenchaayam (2001) as Malu's mother
* Raajapattam (2001)
* Spiderman (2001)
* Valiettan (2000) as Kuttikrishnan Nair's wife
* Nishasurabhikal (2000) as Reetha
* Crime File (1999) as Sr. Fisto
* Auto Brothers (1999) as Aarifa
* Ustaad (1999) as Devakiyamma
* Janani (1999) as Eliyamma
* Veendum Chila Veettukaryangal (1999) as Bhavana's mother
* Mangalya Pallakku (1998) as Seethalakshmi's mother
* Meenathil Thalikkettu (1998) as Malathi's mother
* Aanappara Achamma (1998)
* Poonilamazha (1997) as Ammu
* Kalyaana Unnikal (1997) as Krishnanunni's mother
* Maanikyakkoodaaram (1997)
* Harbour (1996) as Beevathumma
* Kaliveedu (1996) as Treesa
* Azhakiya Ravanan (1996) as Sharath's mother
* Excuse Me Ethu Collegila (1996) as Appukuttan's mother
* Kanakkinavu (1996) as Aalikka's wife
* Thoovalkottaram (1996) as Paarukutty
* Aksharam (1995) as House owner
* Sundari Neeyum Sundaran Njanum (1995) as Indu's mother
* Praayikkara Paappan (1995) as Gouri mother
* Ezharakkoottam (1995) as Jaanuvamma
* Sundharimare Sookshikkuka (1995) as Rema's mother
* Shilpi (1995) as Rahul's mother
* No. 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North (1995) as Servant
* Mazhayethum Mumpe (1995)
* Chantha (1995)
* Pavithram (1994) as Madhavan's mother
* Nandini Oppol (1994) as Maya's mother
* Pingami (1994) as Sreedevi's mother
* Malappuram Haji Mahanaya Joji (1994) as Joji's mother
* Sagaram Sakshi (1994) as Narayanan's wife
* Parinayam (1994) as Madhavan's mother
* Bharya as Babukuttan's mother
* Chakoram (1994) as Madhavi
* Bheeshmacharya (1994)
* Sraadham (1994)
* Chenkol (1993) as Devi's mother
* Sthalathe Pradhana Payyans (1993) as Saraswathy
* Koushalam (1993) as Gopi's mother
* Narayam (1993) as Sethulakshmi
* Thirasheelakku Pinnil - Neelachithrangalkkethire (1993)
* Golantharavartha (1993) as Headmistress
* Aagneyam (1993) as Mammali's mother
* Ithu Manjukaalam (1993) as Savithri
* Customs Diary (1993)
* Ponnuchami (1993)
* Journalist (1993)
* Sooryachakram (1992) as Lakshmi
* Kamaladalam (1992) as Malavika's mother
* Sargam (1992) as Thankamani's mother
* Pappayude Swantham Appoos (1992) as Servant
* Vietnam Colony (1992) as Colony inmate
* Ayalathe Addeham (1992) as Rajiv's mother
* Ennodishtam Koodamo (1992) as Jinachandran's mother
* Aayushkalam (1992) as Sujatha's mother
* Kizhakkan Pathrose (1992) as Drama artist
* Sooryamansasam (1992)
* Raajashilpi (1992)
* Savidham (1992)
* Venalkkinaavukal (1991) as Lakshmi
* Uncle Bun (1991) as Sister 1
* Veendum Oru Aadyarathri (1991) as
* Parallel College (1991) as Bhargavi
* Kaakkathollaayiram (1991) as Jameela
* Orutharam Randutharam Moonnutharam (1991) as Devayani
* Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam (1991)
* Raid (1991)
* Khandakavyam (1991)
* Daiva Sahayam Lucky Center (1991)
* Thoovalsparsham (1990) as Nun
* His Higness Abdullah (1990) as Saraswathi
* Oliyambukal (1990) as Tribal lady
* Kalikkalam (1990) as Rosi
* Aaraam Waardil Aabhyanthara Kalaham (1990)
* Thazhvaram (1990)
* Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (1989) as
* Crime Branch (1989) as Lakshmiyamma
* Puthiya Karukkal (1989) as Leelamma
* Utharam (1989) as Nurse
* Adikuruppu (1989) as Basheer's mother
* Season (1989) as Porinchu's mother
* Muthukudayum Choodi (1989) as Gayathri's mother
* Varnatheru (1989) as Urmila's mother
* Ashokante Ashwathykuttikku (1989) as Nabeesumma
* Mudra (1989) as Bharathiyamma
* Kaliyuga Seetha (1989)
* Eenam Maranna Kaattu (1989)
* Oh My Rosy (1989)
* Rathibhavam (1989)
* Avaloru Sindhu (1989)
* Onninu Purake Mattonnu (1988) as Ambujam.
* Ormayilennum (1988) as Janakiyamma
* Kudumbapuranam (1988) as Indu's mother
* Kireedam (1988) as Devi's mother
* Abkari (1988) as Drunkard's mother
* Chaaravalayam (1988) as Asha
* Innaleyude Bakki (1988) as Nun
* Paadhamudra (1988)
* Janmasathru (1988)
* Theekattu (1987) as Jayadevan's mother
* Ithrayum Kalam (1987) as Antharjanam
* Hridubetham (1987) as Vinodiniyamma
* Aankiliyude Tharattu (1987) as Sarada
* Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu (1987) as Sadasivan's wife
* Thoovanathumbikal (1987) as Radha's mother
* Kalam Mari Katha Mari (1987) as Razzak's mother
* Adimakal Udamakal (1987) as Sarada
* Archanappookkal (1987) as Raji's mother
* Yaagangni (1987) as Murdered lady
* Nirabhedangal (1987) as Jayadevan's mother
* Naalkkavala (1987) as Leela
* P.C. 369 (1987)
* Nadodikatuu (1987)
* Ivare Sookshikkuka (1987)
* Aavanazhi (1986) as Radhas' mother
* Abhayam Thedi (1986) as Parukutty
* Ambadi Thannilorunni (1986) as Susheela
* Ente Entethu Mathram (1986) as Kalyaniyamma
* Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986) as Madhavan's mother
* Veendum (1986) as Sukumari
* Surabheeyamangal (1986) as Murali's mother
* Ithramathram (1986) as Chithra's mother
* Vaartha (1986) as Ammukutty
* Kochuthemmaadi (1986) as Naniyamma
* Ilanjippookkal (1986) as Sumithra's mother
* Chilambu (1986)) as Paramu's mother
* Ice - cream (1986) as Ponnamma
* Railway Cross (1986) as Ratheesh's adopted mother
* Ambili Ammaavan (1986)
* Sukhamo Devi (1986)
* Urukku Manushyan (1986)
* Sakhavu (1986)
* Thidambu (1986)
* Bhagavan (1986)
* Meenamasathile Sooryan (1986)
* Arrest (1986)
* Rangam (1985) as Appunni's mother
* Sammelanam (1985) as Basheer's mother
* Vilichu Vili Kettu (1985) as Rema's mother
* Mounam Nombaram (1985) as Ammu
* Madhuvidhu Theerum Munpe (1985) as Maria
* Oru Naal Innorunaal (1985) as Sridevi's mother
* Idanilangal (1985) as Subhadra's mother
* Snehicha Kuttathinu (1985) as Kausalya
* Kayyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu (1985) as Saradha
* Thozhil Allengil Jail (1985)
* Paara (1985)
* Ormikkan Omanikkan (1985)
* Sreekrishna Parunthu (1984) as Servant
* Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol (1984) as Janaki
* Onnum Mindatha Bharya (1984) as Parvathy
* Ethirppukal (1984) as Mariya
* Mynaakam (1984) as Janakiyamma
* Kurishuyudham (1984) as Annamma Nurse
* Itha Innu Muthal (1984) as Santhamma
* Thirakal (1984) as Rekha's mother
* Manasariyathe (1984) as Mammoootty's mother
* Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984) as Kalyani
* Vanitha Police (1984) as Bhavani
* Ahankaram (1984) as Radhika's mother
* Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram (1984) as Devakiyamma
* Idavelakku Shesham (1984) as Naniyamma
* Nishedi (1984) as Mrs. Rajasekharan
* Karimbu (1984) as Alex's mother
* Gurudakshina (1984) as Hostel warden
* Unaroo (1984) as Pathrose's mother
* Enta Nandhinikutty (1984)
* Oru Thettinte Katha (1984)
* Vetta (Kombu) (1984)
* Anthichuvappu (1984)
* Ithu Njangalude Kadha (1982) as Johny's mother
* Innallenkil Naale (1982) as Radha
* Postmortem (1982) as Lakshmi
* Snehapoorvam Meera (1982) as Achamma
* Saravarsham (1982) as Lakshmi Amma
* Ee Nadu (1982) as Dakshyayani
* Ithiri Neram Othiri Kaaryam (1982) as Vimala's mother
* Enthino Pookkunna Pookkal (1982) as Madhavi
* Kanmanikkorumma (1982) as Kalyani
* Oru Kunju Janikkunnu (1982)
* Kazhumaram (1982)
* Layam (1982)
* Vidichathum Kothichathum (1982)
* Greeshmajwaala (1981) as Gaurikuttyamma
* Vida Parayum Munpe (1981) as Janaki
* Thenum Vayambum (1981) as Mary Thomas
* Aarathi (1981) as Nurse
* Kathayariyathe (1981) as Lady at the railway station
* Ahimsa (1981) as Vasu's mother
* Arayannam (1981) as Madhu's mother
* Oothikachiya Ponnu (1981) as Kalyaniyamma
* Sanchaari (1981) as Soudamini
* Munnettam (1981) as Gouriyamma
* Sphodanam (1981) as Muthalali's wife
* Swarangal Swapnagal (1981) as Rani
* Thakilu Kottampuram (1981) as Mridula's mother
* Veliyettam (1981) as Lakshmiyamma
* Thaalam Manassinte Thaalam (1981)
* Hamsageetham (1981)
* Arikkari Ammu (1981)
* Avathaaram (1981)
* Paalaattu Kunjikkannan (1980) as Chirutheyi
* Aniyatha Valakal (1980) as Bhargaviyamma
* Lorry (1980) as Ammu
* Kochu Kochu Thettukal (1980) as Nurse, Latha's sister
* Kadalkattu (1980) as Stella
* Chora Chuvanna Chora (1980) as Kamalakshiyamma
* Ishtamaanu Pakshe (1980) as Rajagopalan's wife
| Year | Title | Role |
| 1977 | Chuvanna Vithukal | Bharathi |
| 1978 | Bandhanam | Devakiyamma |
| 1978 | Pathinaalam Raavu | Umma |
| 1978 | Raappadikalude Gaadha | |
| 1978 | Kadathanattu Maakkam | |
| 1978 | Samayamaayilla Polum | |
| 1978 | Manimuzhakkam | |
| 1978 | Randu Penkuttikal | |
| 1979 | Kannukal | Devaki |
| 1979 | Peruvazhiyambalam | Prabhakaran Pillai's wife |
| 1979 | Ottapettavar | |
| 1979 | Devalokam | |
| 1983 | Oru Mukham Pala Mukham | Rajamma |
| 1983 | Visa | Kuttyalikka' mother |
| 1983 | Prem Nazeerine Kaanmaanilla | Bhargavi |
| 1983 | Ashtapadi | Warassiar |
| 1983 | Thalaam Thettiya Thaarattu | Saradha |
| 1983 | Omanathingal | Nani |
| 1983 | Shesham Kazhchayil | Lathika's mother |
| 1983 | Naseema (Thamburu) (1983) as Ravi's mother | |
| 1983 | Aattakkalaasham | Naniyamma |
| 1983 | Rugma | Januvamma |
| 1983 | Maniyara | Devootee at Ajmeer |
| 1983 | Onnu Chirikku | Rohini's mother |
| 1983 | Engine Nee Marakkum | Kunji |
| 1983 | Nizhal Moodiya Niranga | Thresya |
| 1983 | Rathilayam | Rathi's mother |
| 1983 | Iniyenkilum | Geetha's mother |
| 1983 | Theeram Thedunna Thira | Sudhakaran's mother |
| 1983 | Aa Rathri | Nun |
| 1983 | Ahankaaram | Radhika's mother |
| 1983 | Onnu Chirikku | Rohini's mother |
| 1983 | Kattathe Kilikkoodu | Meenakshi |
| 1983 | Aaroodham | Naniyamma |
| 1983 | Deeparadhana | Dakshayini |
| 1983 | Surumayitta Kannukal | Amina |
| 1983 | Vaashi | |
| 1983 | Kathi | |
| 1983 | Swapna Lokam | |
| 1983 | Sandhya Mayangum Neram | |
| 1983 | Kinginikkombu | |

## Television career
### Serials

* 2023 Balanum Ramayum (Mazhavil Manorama)
* 2021 Kudumbasangamam ( sitcom )
* 2021 Priyankari (Flowers TV)
* 2020 Chackoyum Maryyum (Mazhavil Manorama)
* 2019 Arayannangalude Veedu (Flowers TV)
* 2014 Kuttikale oru Kali Parayam (Kochu TV)
* 2017 Ammuvinte Amma (Mazhavil Manorama)
* 2017 Chinthavishtayaya Seetha (Asianet)
* 2016 Jagratha (Amrita TV)
* 2014 Bhagyadevatha (TV series) (Mazhavil Manorama)
* 2013 Pattu Saree (Mazhavil Manorama)
* 2012 Chattambi Kalyani (Jaihind TV)
* 2011 Guru (Jaihind TV)
* 2013 Abhinetri (Surya TV)
* 2009 Vallarpadathamma(Shalom)
* 2009 Nilavillakku (Surya TV)
* 2011 Pattukalude-Pattu (Surya TV)
* 2010 Indraneelam (Surya TV)
* 2006 Priyam (Kairali TV)
* 2008 Gajarajan Guruvayur Keshavan (Surya TV)
* 2009 Manassariyathe (Surya TV)
* 2008 Magalude Amma (Surya TV)
* 2004 Kayamkulam Kochunni (Surya TV)
* 2001 Swantham Malootty(Surya TV)
* 2006 Manasi (Doordarshan)
* 2008 Vishudha Thomasleeha (Asianet)
* 2007–2009 Alilathali (Asianet)
* 2008 Kanal Kireedam (Asianet)
* 2004 Omanathingalpakshi (Asianet)
* 2001:Sthree(Asianet)
* 2000 Samayam
* Agnisakshi
* Melappadam
* Sindoorakuruvi
* Kashithumbi

### Other shows

* Nanmayude Nakshathrangal (Telefilm) (KAIRALI TV)
* Mazhameghangal (Telefilm)
* Monoottante Onam (Telefilm) (SURYA TV)
* Snehathinte Mullukal (Telefilm) (DD MALAYALAM)
* Cindrella (Telefilm)(DD MALAYALAM)
* The Sacrificial Love (Telefilm) (Shalom TV)
* Comedy Festival (Reality Show) (MAZHAVIL MANORAMA) – Supporting Artist
* Oli Mangatha Tharakal (Interview) (SURYA TV)
* Sreevishnumayaarchana (Album), Devasangeetham (Asianet PLUS)
* Kusrithikanna (Album)
* Ente Kanniyathra (Album)
* Katha Ithuvare
* Riya Electronic Chalk (Advertisement)
* G- mobile (Advertisement)
* Sarigama – Game show

## Dramas

* Prethalayam
* Layabhangam
* Jwalanam