Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

October 6, 1940

Died

March 26, 2013 (age 72)

Place of Birth

Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India

Also Known As

സുകുമാരി

IMDb

Sukumari

Biography

Sukumari was an Indian film actress who primarily acted in Malayalam and Tamil films. She had been acting since she was 10 years old and has acted in various roles. The total number of her films is presumed to be more than 3000. In 2003, she was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for her contributions towards the arts. And she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Namma Gramam(2010).

Filmography

2015FilmMayapuri 3D 2014FilmMannar Mathai Speaking 2 2013FilmAugust Clubas Bhagavati Amma 2013FilmAyal 2013FilmHotel Californiaas Rafeeq's Mother 2013FilmProgress Report 2013FilmSIM 2013FilmImmanuelas Khadeejumma 2013FilmRebecca Uthup Kizhakkemalaas Annamma 2013FilmDavid and Goliathas Kurisamma 2013FilmBlack Butterflyas Old orphan lady who was cared by Reena 2013FilmProprietors: Kammath & Kammathas Surekha's grandmother 2013FilmBreaking News Live 2012FilmKarmayodhaas Maddy's mother 2012FilmArdhanaarias Priest 2012FilmAyalum Njanum Thammilas 'Nurse' Lucy 2012FilmKarpoora Deepam 2012FilmChattakaarias Aunty 2012FilmTrivandrum Lodgeas Peggy 2012FilmGraamamas as Amminiyamma 2012FilmLekshmi Vilasom Renuka Makan Reghuramanas Muthassi 2012FilmDiamond Necklaceas Rajasree's grandmother 2012FilmDoctor Innocentanuas Noorjahan 2011FilmArabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadhaas Moothumma 2011FilmEkadashy 2011FilmVenshangupol 2011FilmBangkok Summeras Paati 2011FilmMaharaja Talkies 2011FilmPonnar Shankaras Vaanayi 2011FilmKhaddamaas Razak's mother 2010FilmBest Actoras Mother Superior 2010FilmChikku Bukku 2010FilmMagizhchi 2010FilmFour Friendsas Amir's grand mother 2010Film3 Char Sau Beesas Selvan's Grandmother 2010FilmKausthubham 2009FilmIvidam Swargamanuas Rahelamma 2009FilmVettaikaaranas Susheela's grandmother 2009FilmSeetha Kalyanamas Abhirami's Mother 2009FilmUtharaswayamvaram 2009FilmKerala Cafeas Narayani 2009FilmLoudspeakeras Head Nurse 2009FilmKana Kanmanias Grandmother 2009FilmRed Chilliesas Mani Varghese's wife 2009FilmLove in Singaporeas Diana's aunt 2008FilmPakal Nakshatrangal 2008FilmKurukshetraas Fussy's mother 2008FilmMizhikal Sakshias Kooniyamma / Nabisa 2008FilmTwenty 20as Leelamma 2008FilmPachamarathanalilas Nun 2008FilmYaaradi Nee Mohinias Grandmother 2008FilmMullaas Akka 2008FilmA Climate for Crimeas The narrator 2007FilmKangarooas Josekutty's Mother 2007FilmNasranias Annamma 2007FilmParanju Theeratha Visheshangal 2007FilmAgaramas Thiru's Grandmother 2007FilmPayum Pulias Malli's Grandmother 2006FilmAadum Koothuas Aachi 2006FilmThe Donas Devakiamma 2006FilmClassmatesas Janaki 2006FilmBalram v/s Tharadasas Alex's mother 2006FilmMadhuchandralekhaas Chandramathi's grandmother 2005FilmChanthupottuas Bhavaniyamma 2005FilmPandippadaas Pandi Durai's Mother 2005FilmBen Johnson 2005FilmPauranas Minister 2005FilmAlice in Wonderland 2005FilmAchuvinte Ammaas Moothamma 2004FilmRasikanas Bhargaviyamma 2004FilmVishwa Thulasias Vishwa's mother 2004FilmVettamas Uncle Tom's wife 2004FilmWantedas Unni's Mother 2004FilmSambaas Samba's grandmother 2004FilmPerazhaganas Priya's Grandmother 2004FilmVismayathumbathuas Hostel Warden 2004FilmSymphonyas Deenamma 2004FilmManasthan 2003FilmManassinakkareas Shanthamma 2003FilmAmmakilikkooduas Parvathy Ammal 2003FilmMizhi Randilumas Bhadra's Mom 2003FilmPattalamas Pattabhiraman's Mother 2003FilmC.I.D. Moosaas Sahadevan's Mother 2003FilmSadanandante Samayamas Kalyani 2003FilmKilichundan Mampazhamas Beeyathu 2002FilmShadow Killas Marakatam 2002FilmMeesa Madhavanas Madhavan's Mother 2002FilmVarushamellam Vasantham 2002FilmKanmashias Paatti 2002FilmSnehithanas Malavika's grandmother 2002FilmMazhathullikkilukkamas Kikkili Kochamma 2002FilmPammal K. Sambandam 2001FilmRandam Bhavamas Akhila's mother 2001FilmRavanaprabhuas Gounder's mother 2001FilmPoovellam Un Vasam 2001FilmRakshasa Rajavuas Kashi thalla 2001FilmPrajaas Appu's mother 2001FilmKakkakuyilas Nambeeshan's wife 2001FilmVinnukkum Mannukkum 2001FilmMurarias Sabari 2000FilmSnegithiyeas Hostel Warden 2000FilmVinayapoorvam Vidyadharan 2000FilmUnnai Kann Theduthey 2000FilmValliettanas Kunjikavamma 2000FilmPriyamas Joshua's mother 2000FilmAlaipayutheyas Shakti's Aunty 2000FilmDarling Darlingas Sudha Warrier 2000FilmPilotsas Mother Superior 1999FilmChandranudikkunna Dikhilas Sreeram's Mother 1999FilmOlympian Anthony Adamas Bella Mam 1999FilmFriendsas Ammayi 1999FilmPrem Poojari 1999FilmPallavur Devanarayanan 1999FilmIndependenceas Pappamma 1999FilmPathram 1999FilmAakasha Gangaas Maanikkasheri Thampuratti 1998FilmMeenakshi Kalyanamas Janaki 1998FilmSamantharangalas Aishu 1998FilmMeenathil Thalikettuas Durga 1998FilmOro Viliyum Kathorthuas Kalyani 1998FilmSummer in Bethlehemas Ravi Shankar's grandmother 1998FilmOru Maravathoor Kanavu 1998FilmAmma Ammayiammaas Visalakshi 1998FilmKabhi Na Kabhias Rajeshwar's mother 1998FilmChitrashalabhamas Maria 1997FilmRatchaganas Sonia's Grandmother 1997FilmKrishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathuas Giri's Mother 1997FilmChandralekhaas Udhaya Varma's sister 1997FilmKalyana Unnikal 1997FilmGajaraja Manthramas Ananthan's Mother 1997FilmBoopathias Maggie 1997FilmFive Star Hospital 1997FilmSubhakankshaluas Stephen's wife 1997FilmRishyasringan 1996FilmAramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum 1996FilmYuvathurki 1996FilmKaathil Oru Kinnaramas Dakshayani 1996FilmAayiram Naavulla Ananthanas Ananthan's Mother 1996FilmTom & Jerryas Balagopalan's Mother 1996FilmNaalamkettile Nalla Thambimaras Madhaviyamma 1996FilmSaamoohyapadomas Bhavani Amma 1995FilmSreeragam 1995FilmNo: 1 Snehatheeram Banglore Northas School principal 1995FilmAgnidevanas Kochammini 1995FilmKarma 1995FilmAchan Kombath Amma Varambathas Harikrishnan's neighbour 1995FilmManikya Chempazhukkaas Muthassi 1995FilmKalyanji Anandjias Kalyana Krishnan's mother 1995FilmMazhayethum Munpeas Mariamma 1995FilmAlancheri Thamprakkalas Devaki 1995FilmSimhavalan Menonas Subhadra 1995FilmMannar Mathai Speakingas Gopalakrishnan's Mother 1995FilmSaadaram 1994FilmPavam I. A. Ivachanas Ivachan's Mother 1994FilmParinayam 1994FilmPidakkozhi Koovunna Noottanduas Amalu 1994FilmPaksheas Balan's mother 1994FilmChief Minister K. R. Gowthami 1994FilmKashmeeramas Mariya Singh 1994FilmSukham Sukhakaram 1994FilmThenmavin Kombathas Ginjimood Gandhari 1993FilmGolanthara Varthaas Meenakshi Amma 1993FilmAagneyam 1993FilmO' Fabyas Slum Dweller 1993FilmGandharvam 1993FilmAddeham Enna Iddeham 1993FilmButterfliesas Sreedevi Menon 1993FilmMidhunamas Swamini Amma 1993FilmMaya Mayooramas Cheriyamma 1993FilmSthreedhanam 1993FilmSakshal Sreeman Chathunnias Bhavani 1993FilmKabuliwalaas Amminiamma 1993FilmAayirapparaas Mariya 1993FilmAalavattam 1993FilmVaram 1992FilmPonnaramthottathe Raajaavuas Saraswathiyamma 1992FilmSoorya Gayathrias Paatti 1992FilmYoddhaas Sumathi 1992FilmEllarum Chollanu 1992FilmMy Dear Muthachanas Parthasarathi's Mother 1992FilmWelcome to Kodaikanalas Elizabeth Samuel 1992FilmAadhaaramas Naniyamma 1992FilmFirst Bell 1992FilmKallan Kappalil Thanne 1992FilmMr & Mrs 1992FilmJohnnie Walkeras Mridula's mother 1992FilmMakkal Mahathmyamas Subhadramma 1992FilmKamaladalamas Dance Teacher at Kerala Kala Mandiram 1992FilmGrihaprevesam 1991FilmPutham Pudhu Payanam 1991FilmNettippattamas Mamma 1991FilmAdwaythamas Naniyamma 1991FilmGeorgekutty C/O Georgekuttyas George Kutty's mother 1991FilmKilukkamas Doctor 1991FilmAnaswaram 1991FilmKizhakkunarum Pakshi 1991FilmAbhimanyuas Kalyani 1991FilmUlladakkamas Mental Patient 1991FilmKakkathollayiram 1991FilmGopura Vasalile 1991FilmVishnulokam 1991FilmKelias Muthassi 1991FilmNirnayamas Jolly the aunt of Geetha 1991FilmEnnum Nanmakal 1991FilmThudar Katha 1990FilmEe Thanutha Veluppan Kalathuas Stella 1990FilmKuruppinte Kanakku Pustakomas Subhadra 1990FilmKuttettanas Vishnu's Mother 1990FilmIyer the Greatas Soorya's Mother 1990FilmGajakesariyogamas Saroja Nair 1990FilmMindapoochakku Kalyanamas Sarasamma 1990FilmArhathaas Devamma 1990FilmAye Autoas Janaki 1990FilmEe Kanni Koodias Annamma 1990FilmKalikkalamas Jamal's Mother 1990FilmRajavazhcha 1990FilmThoovalsparshamas Ananda Padmanabhan's mother 1990FilmMidhyaas Ammalu 1990FilmShubhayathraas Hostel Warden 1990FilmKadathanadan Ambadias Unnicharu 1990FilmHis Highness Abdullahas Janaki Varma 1990FilmSasnehamas Paatti 1990FilmArangetra Velai 1990FilmNagarangalil Chennu Raparkamas Kunjulakshmi 1990FilmAkkare Akkare Akkareas House Owner 1990FilmThalayana Manthramas Sulochana Thankappan 1989FilmUlsavapittennuas Bhageerathi 1989FilmDasharathamas Maggie 1989FilmChakkikotha Chankaranas Subhadra Kunjamma 1989FilmRamji Rao Speakingas Goplakrishnan's mother 1989FilmArthamas Janardanan's mother 1989FilmAdharvamas Thevalli's Wife 1989FilmVadakkunokkiyantramas Shobha's Mother 1989FilmVandanamas Maggie Aunty 1989FilmUtharamas Molly Aunty 1989FilmOru Vadakkan Veeragathaas Kannappa Chekavar's wife 1989FilmSwagathamas Daisy 1989FilmVarusham Padhinaaru 1989FilmNjangalude Kochu Doctoras Thressiakutty Kalapurackal aka Ammamma 1988FilmDhwanias Thankamani 1988FilmChithramas Nambiar's sister 1988FilmAranyakamas Madhavan Nair's wife 1988FilmVellanakalude Naaduas Pavithran's Mother 1988FilmAryanas Thampuratti 1988FilmInnaleyude Baakkias Rajasekharan's mother 1988FilmKudumbapuranamas Thrikkunnathu Bhageerathiyamma 1988FilmOru Muthassi Katha 1988FilmOrkkapurathuas Mamma 1988FilmDaisyas Daisy's nanny 1988FilmAparanas Lalitha 1988FilmOozham 1988FilmDhinarathrangalas Lakshmi 1988FilmVicharanaas Sarasathi Amma 1987FilmManivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikalas Vinayachandran's Mother 1987FilmJaalakam 1987FilmAmrutham Gamayaas Haridas' Mother 1987FilmUnnikale Oru Kadha Parayamas Kunjannamma 1987FilmKalam Mari Katha Mari 1987FilmVrutham 1987FilmIrupatham Noottanduas Janakiyamma 1987FilmSarvakalasalaas Leelamma 1987FilmIdhu Oru Thodarkathai 1987FilmAalippazhangalas Savithri 1987FilmSreedharante Onnam Thirumurivuas Bhanumathi 1987FilmKottum Kuravayum 1987FilmThoovanathumbikalas Jayakrishnan's Mother 1986FilmEnnu Nathante Nimmi 1986FilmRareeramas Soudamini 1986FilmRakkuyilin Ragasadassil 1986FilmAyalvasi Oru Daridravasias Subhadra Kunjamma 1986FilmGeetham 1986FilmThalavattamas Nurse 1986FilmEe Kaikalil 1986FilmPoovinu Puthiya Poonthennalas Doctor 1986FilmMoonnu Masangalkku Munpu 1986FilmAayiram Kannukalas Anu's mother 1986FilmNandi Veendum Varikaas Madhavi 1986FilmHello My Dear Wrong Number 1986FilmRevathikkoru Pavakkuttyas Devootty 1986FilmEnte Entethu Mathram 1986FilmSanmanassullavarkku Samadhanamas Panikkar's Mother 1986FilmSukhamo Devias Bharathi 1986FilmKunjattakilikalas Kamalamma 1986FilmNinnishtam Ennishtamas Kakkathiamma 1986FilmT. P. Balagopalan M.A.as Anitha's mother 1986FilmYuvajanotsavam 1986FilmOnnu Muthal Poojyam Vareas Sister 1986FilmAbhayam Thedias Ammalu 1986FilmGandhinagar 2nd Streetas Mrs.Varkey 1986FilmSnehamulla Simhamas Kamalamma 1986FilmAdukkan Entheluppamas Bharathi 1986FilmMeenamasathile Suryanas Abubakkar's Mother 1986FilmArappatta Kettiya Graamathilas Malu Amma 1986FilmEnnennum Kannettante 1986FilmMalarum Kiliyum 1986FilmMazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnuas M.A. Dhawan's Mother 1986FilmLove Storyas Rukmini 1986FilmDoore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam 1985FilmKandu Kandarinjuas Janaki 1985FilmOru Kudakeezhil 1985FilmKarimpin Poovinakkare 1985FilmUpaharam 1985FilmGuruji Oru Vakku 1985FilmPuli Varunne Pulias Bhavani 1985FilmGayathridevi Ente Amma 1985FilmMangamma Sabadham 1985FilmAkkare Ninnoru Maranas Savithri, Achuthan's amma 1985FilmBoeing Boeingas Dick Ammayi 1985FilmIdanilangal 1985FilmKaiyum Thalayum Purathidaruthuas Narayani 1985FilmEnte Kanakkuyilas Subhadra Thankachi 1985FilmPoove Poochudavaas David's mother 1985FilmRangamas Chandrika's mother 1985FilmVasantha Senaas Reetha 1985FilmAram + Aram = Kinnaram 1985FilmKoodum Thedias Sister 1985FilmAdhyayam Onnu Muthalas Karthyayaniyamma 1985FilmOnnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnilas Mrs. Menon 1985FilmOru Nokku Kananas Vilasini 1985FilmParayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayyaas Meenakshi 1985FilmArchana Aaradhanaas Soumini 1985FilmAnubandhamas Malu 1985FilmOduvil Kittiya Vartha 1985FilmThammil Thammilas Saraswathy Menon 1985FilmMakan Ente Makanas Saraswathi 1985FilmEeran Sandhyaas Seetha 1985FilmAvidathepole Ivideyumas Thankamani 1985FilmPunnaram Cholli Chollias Sundari 1984FilmOnnanu Nammalas Dr. Rachel 1984FilmThirakalas James George's Mother 1984FilmItha Innu Muthalas Gopi's mother 1984FilmNokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattuas Sreekumar's Mother 1984FilmArante Mulla Kochu Mulla 1984FilmPanchavadi Palamas Rahel 1984FilmAduthaduthuas Gourikutty 1984FilmAlakadalinakkareas Daisy's mother 1984FilmSreekrishna Parunthuas Kochamma 1984FilmMuthodu Muthuas Bhavani 1984FilmAnthichuvappu 1984FilmKanamarayathuas Roy's mother 1984FilmEthirppukalas Geetha's mother 1984FilmParannu Parannu Parannuas Elizabeth 1984FilmIvide Thudangunnu 1984FilmSwanthamevide Bandhamevide 1984FilmAppunnias Malu 1984FilmPoochakkoru Mookkuthi 1984FilmKaliyil Alpam Karyam 1984FilmAthirathramas Kathamma 1984FilmKoottinilamkilias Sarada 1984FilmAalkkoottathil Thaniyeas Cheeru 1984FilmAriyaatha Veethikalas Kalyanikutty 1984FilmAdiyozhukkukalas Radha 1984FilmVanitha Police 1984FilmPaavam Poornima 1984FilmOdaruthammava Aalariyamas Major Nair's Wife 1984FilmAarorumariyatheas Subhadra 1984FilmApril Pathinettu 1984FilmKodathias Saraswathiyamma 1984FilmVikatakavias Ayisha 1983FilmPrasnam Gurutharam 1983FilmAattakalashamas Ammaayi 1983FilmAsthramas Sharada Chechi 1983FilmEngane Nee Marakkum 1983FilmSaagaram Santhamas Marathakam 1983FilmIlamai Kaalangal 1983FilmAdhyathe Anuragam 1983FilmAa Raathrias Sundaresan's Mother 1983FilmNaanayamas Sindhu's Mother 1983FilmKoodevide?as Susan 1983FilmRugmaas Elizabeth's Mother 1983FilmSandhyakku Virinja Poovuas Jayamohan's mother 1983FilmOnnu Chirikku 1983FilmPinnilavuas Saraswathi 1983FilmKaryam Nissaramas Annie 1983FilmAashrayam 1983FilmEnte Katha 1983FilmOru Swakaryam 1983FilmGuru Dakshina 1983FilmKinnaramas Mary 1983FilmKuyiline Thedias Kausalya 1983FilmTheeram Thedunna Thiraas Jayalakshmi's mother 1983FilmVeena Poovu 1982FilmInnalenkil Nale 1982FilmChiriyo Chirias Self 1982FilmAnuraagakkodathi 1982FilmNjan Onnu Parayatteas Ammini 1982FilmPooviriyum Pulari 1982FilmAmrutha Geethamas Suresh's mother 1982FilmThunai 1982FilmPadayottamas Chiruthevi Thampuratti 1982FilmIthu Njangalude Kathaas Naniyamma 1982FilmPuthu Kavithaias Thilakavathy 1982FilmChillu 1982FilmPonnum Poovumas Lakshmi 1982FilmEnthino Pookunna Pookal 1982FilmKazhumaram 1982FilmVazhvey Maayam 1981FilmAhimsaas Bharathan's Motherl 1981FilmThenum Vayambumas Varma's mother 1981FilmPoocha Sanyasi 1981FilmArchana Teacher 1981FilmParvathyas Lakshmi 1981FilmThadavaraas Sarojini 1981FilmGarjanai 1981FilmVayal 1981FilmParankimala 1981FilmVenal 1981FilmKadal Meengal 1981FilmSancharias Kotha / Kadambari 1980FilmVaiki Vanna Vasantham 1980FilmNayattu 1980FilmIdi muzhakkamas Gouri 1980FilmAkalangalil Abhayam 1980FilmShalini Ente Koottukarias Shantha 1979FilmSikharangal 1979FilmNeela Malargalas Kamatchi 1979FilmPagalil Oru Iravuas Vinod's mother 1979FilmAllauddinum Albhutha Vilakkumas Ayishaumma 1979FilmThaayillamal Naanillaias Sivagami 1979FilmRakthamillatha Manushyanas Kamala ambal 1978FilmNakshathrangale Kaaval 1978FilmEe Ganam Marakkumoas Mariya Chedathi 1978FilmMochanamas Saraswathi 1978FilmRappadikalude Gatha 1978FilmThai Meethu Sathiyam 1978FilmAnnapoornias Meenakshi 1978FilmKadathanaattu Maakkam 1978FilmOru Nadigai Nadagam Parkiral 1978FilmRandu Penkuttikal 1978FilmMattolias Kochammini 1977FilmAcharam Ammini osaram Omanaas Padmavathi 1977FilmGuruvayoor Kesavan 1977FilmAadhya Paadam 1977FilmAanandham Paramaanandham 1977FilmSujatha 1977FilmNirakudam 1977FilmSreedevi 1977FilmMadhura Swapanam 1976FilmMogam Muppadhu Varusham 1976FilmAayiram Janmangalas Leela Sukumaran 1976FilmKumaara Vijayam 1976FilmAppooppan 1976FilmAgni Pushpam 1976FilmMaharasi Vazhga 1976FilmPerum Pugazhumas Ladies Club Head 1975FilmAndharangamas "Madurai" Maragatham 1975FilmPaattum Bharathamum 1975FilmSwami Ayyappanas Muthaliyar's wife 1975FilmMattoru Seetha 1975FilmRaagam 1975FilmUllasa Yaathra 1975FilmThiruvarulas Valliammai's mother 1975FilmThen Sindhudhe Vaanam 1975FilmSila Nerangalil Sila Manithargalas Ganesan's wife 1975FilmAayirathil Oruthi 1975FilmManidhanum Dheivamagalamas Kaveri 1974FilmPoonthenaruvias Mariamma 1974FilmNetru Indru Naalaias Dayalan's wife 1974FilmChattakkarias Margarette 1974FilmBhoomidevi Pushpiniyayias Bhanu 1973FilmThekkan Kattuas Shyamala Khanna 1973FilmMaru Piravi 1973FilmPadmavyooham 1972FilmTheerthayathraas Sreekumarikkutty 1972FilmMr. Sampath 1971FilmAabhijathyamas Sreedevi 1971FilmVithukalas Sarada 1971FilmNootrukku Nooru 1971FilmMuhammad bin Tughluq 1970FilmPriya 1970FilmVivahitha 1969FilmDanger Biscuit 1968FilmYakshias Kalyani 1968FilmViruthan Shankuas Parukuttyamma 1967FilmAshwamedhamas Galy 1967FilmChithramela 1967FilmAnweshichu Kandethiyilla 1967FilmKunjali Marakkar 1966FilmKayamkulam Kochunni 1965FilmMurappennuas Mrs.Menon 1965FilmSarppakkadu 1964FilmOmanakkuttan 1964FilmThacholi Othenanas Unnichara 1962FilmBandha Pasam 1962FilmKannum Karalum 1962FilmVeluthampi Dalawaas Janaki 1961FilmPasamalar 1961FilmUmminithanka 1960FilmPudhiya Pathai 1959FilmMangalya Balamas Street Dancer 1959FilmNaadodikal 1957FilmThaskaraveeran 1955FilmGomathiyin Kaadhalanas Dancer 1951FilmOr Iravu