# Manju Pillai

Manju Pillai is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films and television shows. She is best known for portraying comedic roles to character roles.

## Personal life

Manju Pillai is the granddaughter of Malayalam film actor S. P. Pillai. She did her undergraduate studies from Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram. She married cinematographer Sujith Vaassudev on 23 December 2000 and later divorced in 2024. They have a daughter Daya Sujith.

## Career

Manju first acted in the television serial Sathyavum Mithyayum. In 2000 and 2001, Manju won the Kerala State Television Award for Best Supporting Actress for V. N. Mohandas's serial Devaranjini and Venu Nair's Sethuvinte Kathakal. She won the Film Critics' Award the same year. In 2002–2003, she again won the State Award for the best television actress for Ali Akbar's Sundaranmarum Sundarikalum.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 1992 | Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam | Chandran Pillai's daughter | |
| 1993 | Golanthara Vartha | Lekha's neighbor | |
| 1994 | Galileo | | |
| 1995 | Mazhayethum Munpe | Anjana | |
| 1996 | Kaathil Oru Kinnaram | Usha | |
| 1996 | Excuse Me Ethu Collegila | Gayathri | |
| 1997 | Irattakuttikalude Achan | Indira | |
| 1997 | Janathipathyam | Thirumulpadu's wife | |
| 1997 | Guru Sishyan | Sarasu | |
| 1997 | Nee Varuvolam | Santha | |
| 1997 | Raajathanthram | Shari | |
| 1998 | Ayushman Bhava | Dance Teacher | |
| 1998 | Kattathoru Penpoovu | Leela | |
| 1999 | Njangal Santhushtaranu | Kamakshi | |
| 2000 | Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan | Rexy | |
| 2000 | Snegithiye | Police Constable | Tamil film |
| 2000 | Swayamvara Panthal | Seema | |
| 2000 | Mister Butler | Anandham | |
| 2001 | Raavanaprabhu | Kumudam | |
| 2007 | Naalu Pennungal | Chinnu Amma | |
| 2007 | Raakilipattu | Police Constable | |
| 2009 | Raamanam | Kadashi Paathu | |
| 2010 | Manmadhan Ambu | Manju Kurup | Tamil film |
| 2011 | Teja Bhai & Family | Rathi Devi | |
| 2013 | Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty | Herself | |
| 2015 | Kaliyachan | Kunjiraman's mother | |
| 2015 | Love 24x7 | Jessica Moses | |
| 2015 | Ammakkoru Tharattu | | |
| 2016 | James & Alice | Advocate Rohini | |
| 2018 | Autorsha | Herself | (Cameo in promo song) |
| 2018 | Nithyaharitha Nayakan | Omana | |
| 2021 | Home | Kuttiyamma | |
| 2021 | Kolaambi | Lawyer | |
| 2022 | Headmaster | Teacher's wife | |
| 2022 | Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey | Court Judge | |
| 2022 | The Teacher | Kalyani | |
| 2023 | Oh My Darling | Meritta | |
| 2023 | Higuita | | |
| 2023 | Falimy | Rema Chandran | |
| 2024 | Vivekanandan Viralanu | Ammini | |
| 2024 | Malayalee From India | Suma | |
| 2024 | Grrr | Fauziya Fathima | |
| 2024 | Swargam | Aniyamma | |
| 2024 | Oru Anweshanathinte Thudakkam | | |
| 2025 | United Kingdom of Kerala † | TBA | |

### Other works

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2020 | Keralam Gathi Mattum | Herself | Music video |
| 2020 | Lockdown Bros | Manju aunty | Web Series |
| 2021 | DK | Annie | Short film |
| 2021 | Ohm Sthuthiyayi Erikatte | Jessy's sister | Web Series |
| 2022 | My Life My Choice | Herself | Special video |

## Television
### Serials

| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
| 2021 | Madhavi Naadu Vaanidum Kalam | Madhavi | Kaumudy TV |
| 2016 | Marimayam | Mohanavally | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2012–2023 | Thatteem Mutteem | Mohanavally | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2011-2012 | Manassu Parayunna Karyangal | Annapurna/ Thalaivi | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2011-2012 | Pattukallude Pattu | Sindhu | Surya TV |
| | Kudumbapuranam | Shari | Jaihind TV |
| 2009-2010 | Mazhayariyathe | | Surya TV |
| | Smarakasilakal | Pathu | DD Malayalam |
| 2009 | Devimahathmyam | Devika | Asianet |
| 2008 | Nirmalyam | Sethulakshmi | Asianet |
| 2005 | Indhumukhi Chandramathi | Indhumukhi | Surya TV |
| 2007-2008 | Sanamanassulavarkku Samadhanam | | Asianet |
| 2007 | Prayaanam | | Surya TV |
| 2007 | Women's Club | | |
| 2009-2010 | Katha Parayum Kavyanjali | Pavizham | Surya TV |
| 2006 | Sathi Leelavathi | Leelavathi | Amrita TV |
| 2006 | Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham | | Asianet |
| 2004-2005 | Koodum Thedi | | Asianet |
| 2004-2005 | Kavyanjali | Pavizham | Surya TV |
| 2004-2005 | Life Is Beautiful | Sulochana Vishwanathan (Sulu) | Asianet |
| 2003 | Instant Padam | Sulochana | Kairali TV |
| 2002-2004 | Chila Kudumba Chitrangal | Sulochana Vishwanathan (Sulu) | Kairali TV |
| 2002 | Sooryakanthi | | DD Malayalam |
| 2003 | Sathyavum Mithyayum | | DD Malayalam |
| 2001 | Devaranjini | Devaranjini | | DD Malayalam |
| 2001 | Sethuvinte Kadhakal | Lakshmi | DD Malayalam |
| 2001 | Sundharanmarum Sundharikallum | | DD Malayalam |
| 2000 | Thali | Hema | Surya TV |
| 1998-1999 | Sthree | auto baby | Asianet |
| 1997 | Marannam Dhurbhalam | | DD Malayalam |
| | Rareeram | | DD Malayalam |
| | Veendum Chila Veetukaryangal | | DD Malayalam |
| | Eka Tharakam | | DD Malayalam |
| 1995 | Seemanthanam | | DD Malayalam |
| | Marubhoomiyil Pookkalam | | DD Malayalam |
| 1994 | Scooter | | DD Malayalam |
| | Murappennu | | DD Malayalam |
| | Thamarakuzhali | Lakshmi | DD Malayalam |
| | Soumini | | DD Malayalam |
| | Koodum Thedi | |
| | Thathamme Poocha Poocha | |

### Television shows

| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
| 2010 | Vodafone Comedy Stars | Judge | Asianet |
| 2010 | Super Dupe | Judge | Amrita TV |
| 2012 | Comedy Festival | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2012 | Veruthe Alla Bharya | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2013 | Kinginikoottam | Host | Asianet Plus |
| 2013-2015 | Pokkiri Peekkiri | Host | Asianet Plus |
| 2015 | Thani Nadan | Presenter | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2016 | Laughing Villa | House owners wife | Surya TV |
| 2016 | D3 - D 4 Dance | Mentor | Surya TV |
| 2017 | Malayali Veetamma | Judge | Flowers TV |
| 2017 | Grand Magical Circus | Judge | Kaumudy TV |
| 2018 | Comedy Stars Plus | Judge | Asianet Plus |
| 2018 | Comedy Utsavam | Judge | Flowers TV |
| 2018 | Super Dupe 2 | Judge | Flowers TV |
| 2018 | Mimicry Mahamela | Mentor | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2018 | Tamar Padar | Mentor | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2020 | Ruchimelam | Presenter | ACV |
| 2020-2021 | Comedy Stars | Judge | Asianet |
| 2021 | Udan Panam 3. 0 | Contestant | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2021 | Midumudukki | Judge | Flowers TV |
| 2021–present | Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2021 | Atham Pathu Ruchi 2021 | Presenter | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2021 | Red Carpet | Mentor | Amrita TV |
| 2021–2022 | Bumper Chiri Agosham | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2022 | Panam Tharum Padam | Contestant | Mazhavil Manorama |

### Advertisements

* Mazhavil Manorama
* Mazhavil FM
* Samson & Samson Lifestyle
* Maa Washing Powder
* Mahilaratnam Magazine
* Asian Paints Ultima Protek

### Other works

* Chithrageetham
* Amma Mazhavillu
* Day with a star
* Annie's Kitchen
* Funny Nights with Pearle Maaney
* Katha Ethuvare
* Manasilloru Mazhavillu
* Light & Sound Drama - Sthreeparvam
* Manorama Newsmaker
* Vanitha Magazine
* Shubharathri
* Idavelayil
* Little World
* Amma Shows
* Take It Easy
* Morning Guest
* Ividinganannu Bhai
* Hello Namasthe
* Namasthe Keralam
* Malayali Durbar
* JB Junction
* Cinema Chirima
* Bellari Manjuvum Bumper Onavum
* My Favourites
* Comedy Super Nite
* Orikkal Koodi
* 1.1.3
* Radio Mango
* Fast Track
* Badayi Bunglawu
* Malayala Manorama
* Lalitham 50
* Nakshathrathilakkam
* Manjubhashitham
* Utsavam Superstar
* Chat Show
* Star Chat
* Morning Guest
* Tamasha Bazar
* Morning Reporter
* Talk Time
* Mazhavil Azhakil Amma
* ABC -Artists Big Chat
* Satvika
* Snehathalam
* Cinema One
* Manju Pillakkoppam Chila Kudumbachithrangal
* Breakfast News
* Hello My Dear Wrong Number (Radio)
* Spotlight
* Tharapakittu

## Awards
### Flowers Television Award

* 2016: Best comedian for Thatteem muttem

### Janmabhoomi awards

* 2019: Best Comedy artist for Thatteem muttem

### Kerala Film Critics Association Awards

* 2022: Best second actress for Home

### SIIMA Awards

* 2024:Best supporting actress - Malayalam for Falimy

### Vanitha Film Awards

* 2024:Best Supporting actress for Falimy

### Mazhavil Entertainment Awards

* 2024:Best entertainment - Character role for Falimy