Mallika Sukumaran
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Mallika Sukumaran is an television actress in India
, who started her career as a cinema film actress. First she was married to Malayam comedian Jagathy Sreekumar
. Later on, she married another Malayalam actor Sukumaran
. After her second marriage, she retired from the limelight and became a devoted housewife
. After the death of her husband, she came back to the industry again. She started with Tele-serial
s, including Sthree Oru Santhwanam, playing an evil mother-in-law.
Her two sons Prithviraj
and Indrajith
are also well-accepted actors in Malayalam cinema
.
is Mallika's first film. She was first married to Jagathy Sreekumar
. Later she later married the Malayalam actor Sukumaran
and left her acting career.
After the demise of her husband, she came back to acting. Her first acting initiative was a tele-serial by K.K. Rajeev called Peythozhiyathe. Later, in real life, she became the mother-in-law of actress Poornima Mohan, who acted in the same tele-serial when Poornima married Mallika's eldest son, Indrajith
. Valayam, Snehadooram, Sthree oru santhwanam, and Porutham (etc.) are her popular tele-serials. She also got a film-TV critics award for her role in the serial American Dreams.
Her first movie in her comeback is the Rajasenan
movie Meghasandesham. Suresh Gopi
was the hero of this movie. Her role in Ranjith's Ammakkilikkoodu was widely appreciated.
Her first movie in Tamil cinema
was Vaazhthugal
by Sebastian Seeman.
)
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
, who started her career as a cinema film actress. First she was married to Malayam comedian Jagathy Sreekumar
Jagathy Sreekumar
Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films...
. Later on, she married another Malayalam actor Sukumaran
Sukumaran
Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Sukumaran Nair , popularly known as Sukumaran, was an Indian film actor, and producer....
. After her second marriage, she retired from the limelight and became a devoted housewife
Housewife
Housewife is a term used to describe a married woman with household responsibilities who is not employed outside the home. Merriam Webster describes a housewife as a married woman who is in charge of her household...
. After the death of her husband, she came back to the industry again. She started with Tele-serial
Serial (radio and television)
Serials are series of television programs and radio programs that rely on a continuing plot that unfolds in a sequential episode by episode fashion. Serials typically follow main story arcs that span entire television seasons or even the full run of the series, which distinguishes them from...
s, including Sthree Oru Santhwanam, playing an evil mother-in-law.
Her two sons Prithviraj
Prithviraj Sukumaran
Prithviraj Sukumaran credited mononymously as Prithviraj, is an Indian film actor and producer best known for his work in Malayalam cinema....
and Indrajith
Indrajith
Indrajith is an Indian film actor. He is the elder son of late Malayalam actor Sukumaran and actress Mallika. His brother Prithviraj is also an actor...
are also well-accepted actors in Malayalam cinema
Malayalam cinema
The Cinema of Kerala or Malayalam cinema refers to the film industry in the Indian state of Kerala, which makes films in the Malayalam language. Malayalam movies typically portray social or family issues and are considered more realistic than films from other parts of India. Malayalam cinema has...
.
Career
The 1974 film Utharayanam by G. AravindanG. Aravindan
Govindan Aravindan who was popularly known as G. Aravindan was a national award winning film director, screenwriter, musician and cartoonist from Kerala, India. He was known for his unorthodox way of film-making; he changed his cinematic forms consistently and experimented in story telling without...
is Mallika's first film. She was first married to Jagathy Sreekumar
Jagathy Sreekumar
Sreekumar Achary, better known by his stage name Jagathy Sreekumar, is an Indian film actor who has performed in more than 1,000 Malayalam films. He has also directed two films and has written screenplays for two films...
. Later she later married the Malayalam actor Sukumaran
Sukumaran
Edappal Ponnamkuzhi Veettil Sukumaran Nair , popularly known as Sukumaran, was an Indian film actor, and producer....
and left her acting career.
After the demise of her husband, she came back to acting. Her first acting initiative was a tele-serial by K.K. Rajeev called Peythozhiyathe. Later, in real life, she became the mother-in-law of actress Poornima Mohan, who acted in the same tele-serial when Poornima married Mallika's eldest son, Indrajith
Indrajith
Indrajith is an Indian film actor. He is the elder son of late Malayalam actor Sukumaran and actress Mallika. His brother Prithviraj is also an actor...
. Valayam, Snehadooram, Sthree oru santhwanam, and Porutham (etc.) are her popular tele-serials. She also got a film-TV critics award for her role in the serial American Dreams.
Her first movie in her comeback is the Rajasenan
Rajasenan
Rajasenan is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and occasional actor who has worked in Malayalam cinema. His notable films include Ayalathe Adheham , Meleparambil Aanveedu , CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. and Aadyathe Kanmani .He also acted the lead role in the film Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu ,...
movie Meghasandesham. Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopi
Suresh Gopinathan Nair , often credited as Suresh Gopi , is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Malayalam cinema; he is famous for his roles in police dramas. He is noted for his leading roles as much as his character roles...
was the hero of this movie. Her role in Ranjith's Ammakkilikkoodu was widely appreciated.
Her first movie in Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema
Tamil cinema is the film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to the production of films in the Tamil language. It is based in Chennai's Kodambakkam district, where several South Indian film production companies are headquartered...
was Vaazhthugal
Vaazhthugal
Vaazhthugal is a 2008 Indian Tamil drama film written and directed by Seeman of Thambi fame. The film stars Madhavan and Bhavana in lead roles along with Venkat Prabhu, Ilavarasu, Na. Muthusamy and R. K, who play supporting roles. Produced by Siva for Amma Creations and with music scored by Yuvan...
by Sebastian Seeman.
Kerala State Film Awards
- Second Best ActressKerala State Film Award for Second Best ActressThe Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress winners:-References:**...
- Swapnadanam(1974
)
Filmography
- Ivar VivahitharayalIvar VivahitharayalIvar Vivahitharayal is an Indian film in the Malayalam language starring Jayasurya, Bhama, and Samvrutha Sunil in leading roles. The film is the directorial debut of Saji Surendran, who has been a television serial director.-Cast:-Plot:...
(2009) - CalendarCalendar (2009 film)Calendar is 2009 Malayalam romance film starring Navya Nair, Zarina Wahab and Prithviraj Sukumaran, Prithviraj's real-life mother Mallika Sukumaran, Jagathi Sreekumar and Mukesh.-Plot:...
(2009) .... Annamma - ThirakkathaThirakkathaThirakkatha is a 2008 Malayalam romantic drama film co-produced, written, and directed by Ranjith....
(2008) .... Sarojam - Chota Mumbai (2007) .... Roseley
- AmmakilikkooduAmmakilikkooduAmmakilikkoodu is a 2003 Malayalam film starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Navya Nair.-Plot:Vivek takes a job as the manager of Saranalayam, a retirement house. He meets a young woman called Akhila , who had sent her stepfather to jail for abusing her mentally ill mother, and they fall in love...
(2003) .... Saramma - MegasandesamMegasandesamMegasandesam is a 2001 Malayalam film by Rajasenan starring Suresh Gopi and Samyuktha Varma.-Plot:While returning to Ooty, Balagopal learns that one of his students, Rosy Samuel, died in a car accident, and that she had a crush on him...
(2001) .... College Professor