Sukumari

Acting

Sukumari

Born 6 October 1940 · Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India · Died 26 March 2013 at 72

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).

Known for

Highlights

Alaipayuthey2000 · Film · Shakti's Aunty
Chithram1988 · Film · Nambiar's sister
C.I.D. Moosa2003 · Film · Sahadevan's Mother
Kilukkam1991 · Film · Doctor
Yoddha1992 · Film · Sumathi
Ayalum Njanum Thammil2012 · Film · 'Nurse' Lucy

Filmography

Movies

409 films

Mayapuri 3D2015 · Film
Mannar Mathai Speaking 22014 · Film
August Club2013 · Film · Bhagavati Amma
Ayal2013 · Film
Hotel California2013 · Film · Rafeeq's Mother
SIM2013 · Film
Immanuel2013 · Film · Khadeejumma
Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala2013 · Film · Annamma
David and Goliath2013 · Film · Kurisamma
Black Butterfly2013 · Film · Old orphan lady who was cared by Reena
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath2013 · Film · Surekha's grandmother
Karmayodha2012 · Film · Maddy's mother
Ardhanaari2012 · Film · Priest
Ayalum Njanum Thammil2012 · Film · 'Nurse' Lucy
Chattakaari2012 · Film · Aunty
Trivandrum Lodge2012 · Film · Peggy
Graamam2012 · Film · as Amminiyamma
Lekshmi Vilasom Renuka Makan Reghuraman2012 · Film · Muthassi
Diamond Necklace2012 · Film · Rajasree's grandmother
Doctor Innocentanu2012 · Film · Noorjahan
Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha2011 · Film · Moothumma
Venshangupol2011 · Film
Bangkok Summer2011 · Film · Paati
Maharaja Talkies2011 · Film · Vimala's aunt
Ponnar Shankar2011 · Film · Vaanayi
Khaddama2011 · Film · Razak's mother
Best Actor2010 · Film · Mother Superior
Chikku Bukku2010 · Film
Four Friends2010 · Film · Amir's grand mother
3 Char Sau Bees2010 · Film · Selvan's Grandmother
Kausthubham2010 · Film
Evidam Swargamanu2009 · Film · Rahelamma
Vettaikaaran2009 · Film · Susheela's grandmother
Seetha Kalyanam2009 · Film · Abhirami's Mother
Utharaswayamvaram2009 · Film
Kerala Cafe2009 · Film · Narayani
Loudspeaker2009 · Film · Head Nurse
Kana Kanmani2009 · Film · Grandmother
Red Chillies2009 · Film · Mani Varghese's wife
Love in Singapore2009 · Film · Diana's aunt
Pakal Nakshatrangal2008 · Film
Kurukshetra2008 · Film · Fussy's mother
Mizhikal Sakshi2008 · Film · Kooniyamma / Nabisa
Twenty 202008 · Film · Leelamma
Pachamarathanalil2008 · Film · Nun
Yaaradi Nee Mohini2008 · Film · Grandmother
Mulla2008 · Film · Akka
A Climate for Crime2008 · Film · The narrator
Kangaroo2007 · Film · Josekutty's Mother
Nasrani2007 · Film · Annamma
Paranju Theeratha Visheshangal2007 · Film
Payum Puli2007 · Film · Malli's Grandmother
The Don2006 · Film · Devakiamma
Classmates2006 · Film · Janaki
Balram v/s Tharadas2006 · Film · Alex's mother
Madhuchandralekha2006 · Film · Chandramathi's grandmother
Chanthupottu2005 · Film · Bhavaniyamma
Pandippada2005 · Film · Pandi Durai's Mother
Ben Johnson2005 · Film
Pauran2005 · Film · Minister
Alice in Wonderland2005 · Film
Achuvinte Amma2005 · Film · Moothamma
Rasikan2004 · Film · Bhargaviyamma
Vishwa Thulasi2004 · Film · Vishwa's mother
Vettam2004 · Film · Uncle Tom's wife
Wanted2004 · Film · Unni's Mother
Samba2004 · Film · Samba's grandmother
Manasthan2004 · Film
Perazhagan2004 · Film · Priya's Grandmother
Vismayathumbathu2004 · Film · Hostel Warden
Symphony2004 · Film · Deenamma
Manassinakkare2003 · Film · Shanthamma
Ammakilikkoodu2003 · Film · Parvathy Ammal
Mizhi Randilum2003 · Film · Bhadra's Mom
Pattalam2003 · Film · Pattabhiraman's Mother
C.I.D. Moosa2003 · Film · Sahadevan's Mother
Sadanandante Samayam2003 · Film · Kalyani
Kilichundan Mambazham2003 · Film · Beeyathu
Shadow Kill2002 · Film · Marakatam
Meesa Madhavan2002 · Film · Madhavan's Mother
Varushamellam Vasantham2002 · Film
Kanmashi2002 · Film · Paatti
Mazhathullikkilukkam2002 · Film · Kikkili Kochamma
Pammal K. Sambandam2002 · Film
Randam Bhavam2001 · Film · Akhila's mother
Ravanaprabhu2001 · Film · Gounder's mother
Poovellam Un Vasam2001 · Film
Rakshasa Rajavu2001 · Film · Kashi thalla
Praja2001 · Film · Appu's mother
Kakkakuyil2001 · Film · Nambeeshan's wife
Vinnukkum Mannukkum2001 · Film
Murari2001 · Film · Sabari
Snegithiye2000 · Film · Hostel Warden
Vinayapoorvam Vidyadharan2000 · Film
Unnai Kann Theduthey2000 · Film
Valliettan2000 · Film · Kunjikavamma
Priyam2000 · Film · Joshua's mother
Alaipayuthey2000 · Film · Shakti's Aunty
Darling Darling2000 · Film · Sudha Warrier
Pilots2000 · Film · Mother Superior
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil1999 · Film · Sreeram's Mother
Olympian Anthony Adam1999 · Film · Bella Mam
Friends1999 · Film · Ammayi
Prem Poojari1999 · Film
Pallavur Devanarayanan1999 · Film
Independence1999 · Film · Pappamma
Pathram1999 · Film
Aakasha Ganga1999 · Film · Maanikkasheri Thampuratti
Meenathil Thalikettu1998 · Film · Durga
Summer in Bethlehem1998 · Film · Ravi Shankar's grandmother
Oru Maravathoor Kanavu1998 · Film
Amma Ammayiamma1998 · Film · Visalakshi
Kabhi Na Kabhi1998 · Film · Rajeshwar's mother
Chitrashalabham1998 · Film · Maria
Ratchagan1997 · Film · Sonia's Grandmother
Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu1997 · Film · Giri's Mother
Chandralekha1997 · Film · Udhaya Varma's sister
Kalyana Unnikal1997 · Film
Gajaraja Manthram1997 · Film · Ananthan's Mother
Five Star Hospital1997 · Film
Subhakankshalu1997 · Film · Stephen's wife
Rishyasringan1997 · Film
Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum1996 · Film
Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan1996 · Film · Ananthan's Mother
Tom & Jerry1996 · Film · Balagopalan's Mother
Naalamkettile Nalla Thambimar1996 · Film · Madhaviyamma
Poove Unakkaga1996 · Film · Rosy
Saamoohyapadom1996 · Film · Bhavani Amma
No: 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North1995 · Film · School principal
Kalyanji Anandji1995 · Film · Kalyana Krishnan's mother
Mazhayethum Munpe1995 · Film · Mariamma
Alancheri Thamprakkal1995 · Film · Devaki
Simhavalan Menon1995 · Film · Subhadra
Mannar Mathai Speaking1995 · Film · Gopalakrishnan's Mother
Pavam I. A. Ivachan1994 · Film · Ivachan's Mother
Parinayam1994 · Film
Pakshe1994 · Film · Balan's mother
Kashmeeram1994 · Film · Mariya Singh
Thenmavin Kombath1994 · Film · Ginjimood Gandhari
Golanthara Vartha1993 · Film · Meenakshi Amma
Aagneyam1993 · Film · Madhavan’s mother
O' Faby1993 · Film · Slum Dweller
Gandharvam1993 · Film
Addeham Enna Iddeham1993 · Film
Butterflies1993 · Film · Sreedevi Menon
Maya Mayooram1993 · Film · Cheriyamma
Midhunam1993 · Film · Swamini Amma
Sthreedhanam1993 · Film
Kabuliwala1993 · Film · Amminiamma
Aayirappara1993 · Film · Mariya
Varam1993 · Film
Ponnaranthottathe Rajavu1992 · Film · Saraswathiyamma
Soorya Gayathri1992 · Film · Paatti
Yoddha1992 · Film · Sumathi
Ellarum Chollanu1992 · Film
Welcome to Kodaikanal1992 · Film · Elizabeth Samuel
Aadhaaram1992 · Film · Naniyamma
First Bell1992 · Film
Kallan Kappalil Thanne1992 · Film
Mr & Mrs1992 · Film
Johnnie Walker1992 · Film · Mridula's mother
Kamaladalam1992 · Film · Dance Teacher at Kerala Kala Mandiram
Grihaprevesam1992 · Film
Putham Pudhu Payanam1991 · Film
Nettippattam1991 · Film · Mamma
Adwaytham1991 · Film · Naniyamma
Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty1991 · Film · George Kutty's mother
Kilukkam1991 · Film · Doctor
Anaswaram1991 · Film
Abhimanyu1991 · Film · Kalyani
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi1991 · Film
Ulladakkam1991 · Film · Mental Patient
Kakkathollayiram1991 · Film
Vishnulokam1991 · Film
Gopura Vasalile1991 · Film
Keli1991 · Film · Muthassi
Nirnayam1991 · Film · Jolly the aunt of Geetha
Ennum Nanmakal1991 · Film
Thudar Katha1991 · Film
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu1990 · Film · Stella
Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom1990 · Film · Subhadra
Kuttettan1990 · Film · Vishnu's Mother
Iyer the Great1990 · Film · Soorya's Mother
Gajakesariyogam1990 · Film · Saroja Nair
Mindapoochakku Kalyanam1990 · Film · Sarasamma
Arhatha1990 · Film · Devamma
Aye Auto1990 · Film · Janaki
Ee Kanni Koodi1990 · Film · Annamma
Kalikkalam1990 · Film · Jamal's Mother
Thoovalsparsham1990 · Film · Ananda Padmanabhan's mother
Midhya1990 · Film · Ammalu
Shubhayathra1990 · Film · Hostel Warden
Kadathanadan Ambadi1990 · Film · Unnicharu
His Highness Abdullah1990 · Film · Janaki Varma
Sasneham1990 · Film · Paatti
Arangetra Velai1990 · Film
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam1990 · Film · Kunjulakshmi
Akkare Akkare Akkare1990 · Film · House Owner
Thalayana Manthram1990 · Film · Sulochana Thankappan
Ulsavapittennu1989 · Film · Bhageerathi
Dasharatham1989 · Film · Maggie
Chakkikotha Chankaran1989 · Film · Subhadra Kunjamma
Ramji Rao Speaking1989 · Film · Goplakrishnan's mother
Artham1989 · Film · Janardanan's mother
Adharvam1989 · Film · Thevalli's Wife
Vadakkunokkiyantram1989 · Film · Shobha's Mother
Vandanam1989 · Film · Maggie Aunty
Utharam1989 · Film · Molly Aunty
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha1989 · Film · Kannappa Chekavar's wife
Swagatham1989 · Film · Daisy
Varusham Padhinaaru1989 · Film
Njangalude Kochu Doctor1989 · Film · Thressiakutty Kalapurackal aka Ammamma
Dhwani1988 · Film · Thankamani
Chithram1988 · Film · Nambiar's sister
Aranyakam1988 · Film · Madhavan Nair's wife
Vellanakalude Naadu1988 · Film · Pavithran's Mother
Aryan1988 · Film · Thampuratti
Innaleyude Baakki1988 · Film · Rajasekharan's mother
Kudumbapuranam1988 · Film · Thrikkunnathu Bhageerathiyamma
Oru Muthassi Katha1988 · Film
Orkkapurathu1988 · Film · Mamma
Daisy1988 · Film · Daisy's nanny
Aparan1988 · Film · Lalitha
Dhinarathrangal1988 · Film · Lakshmi
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal1987 · Film · Vinayachandran's Mother
Amrutham Gamaya1987 · Film · Haridas' Mother
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam1987 · Film · Kunjannamma
Kalam Mari Katha Mari1987 · Film
Vrutham1987 · Film
Irupatham Noottandu1987 · Film · Janakiyamma
Sarvakalashala1987 · Film · Leelamma
Idhu Oru Thodarkathai1987 · Film
Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu1987 · Film · Bhanumathi
Thoovanathumbikal1987 · Film · Jayakrishnan's Mother
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil1986 · Film
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi1986 · Film · Subhadra Kunjamma
Geetham1986 · Film
Thalavattam1986 · Film · Nurse
Ee Kaikalil1986 · Film
Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal1986 · Film · Doctor
Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu1986 · Film
Aayiram Kannukal1986 · Film · Anu's mother
Nandi Veendum Varika1986 · Film · Madhavi
Hello My Dear Wrong Number1986 · Film
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam1986 · Film · Panikkar's Mother
Ente Entethu Mathram1986 · Film
Revathikkoru Pavakkutty1986 · Film · Devootty
Ninnishtam Ennishtam1986 · Film · Kakkathiamma
T. P. Balagopalan M.A.1986 · Film · Anitha's mother
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare1986 · Film · Sister
Sukhamo Devi1986 · Film · Bharathi
Kunjattakilikal1986 · Film · Kamalamma
Yuvajanotsavam1986 · Film
Abhayam Thedi1986 · Film · Ammalu
Gandhinagar 2nd Street1986 · Film · Mrs.Varkey
Meenamasathile Suryan1986 · Film · Abubakkar's Mother
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil1986 · Film · Malu Amma
Malarum Kiliyum1986 · Film
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu1986 · Film · M.A. Dhawan's Mother
Love Story1986 · Film · Rukmini
Kandu Kandarinju1985 · Film · Janaki
Karimpin Poovinakkare1985 · Film
Upaharam1985 · Film
Guruji Oru Vakku1985 · Film
Puli Varunne Puli1985 · Film · Bhavani
Gayathridevi Ente Amma1985 · Film
Mangamma Sabadham1985 · Film
Akkare Ninnoru Maran1985 · Film · Savithri, Achuthan's amma
Boeing Boeing1985 · Film · Dick Ammayi
Idanilangal1985 · Film
Kaiyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu1985 · Film · Narayani
Ente Kanakkuyil1985 · Film · Subhadra Thankachi
Poove Poochooda Vaa1985 · Film · David's mother
Rangam1985 · Film · Chandrika's mother
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram1985 · Film
Vasantha Sena1985 · Film · Reetha
Adhyayam Onnu Muthal1985 · Film · Karthyayaniyamma
Koodum Thedi1985 · Film · Sister
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil1985 · Film · Mrs. Menon
Oru Nokku Kanan1985 · Film · Vilasini
Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya1985 · Film · Meenakshi
Anubandham1985 · Film · Malu
Thammil Thammil1985 · Film · Saraswathy Menon
Makan Ente Makan1985 · Film · Saraswathi
Eeran Sandhya1985 · Film · Seetha
Avidathepole Ivideyum1985 · Film · Thankamani
Punnaram Cholli Cholli1985 · Film · Sundari
Thirakal1984 · Film · James George's Mother
Itha Innu Muthal1984 · Film · Gopi's mother
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu1984 · Film · Sreekumar's Mother
Panchavadi Palam1984 · Film · Rahel
Aduthaduthu1984 · Film · Gourikutty
Sreekrishna Parunthu1984 · Film · Kochamma
Muthodu Muthu1984 · Film · Bhavani
Kanamarayathu1984 · Film · Roy's mother
Ethirppukal1984 · Film · Geetha's mother
Parannu Parannu Parannu1984 · Film · Elizabeth
Appunni1984 · Film · Malu
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi1984 · Film
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam1984 · Film
Athirathram1984 · Film · Kathamma
Adiyozhukkukal1984 · Film · Radha
Aalkkoottathil Thaniye1984 · Film · Cheeru
Koottinilamkili1984 · Film · Sarada
Ariyaatha Veethikal1984 · Film · Kalyanikutty
Paavam Poornima1984 · Film
Odaruthammava Aalariyam1984 · Film · Major Nair's Wife
Vikatakavi1984 · Film · Ayisha
Prasnam Gurutharam1983 · Film
Asthram1983 · Film · Sharada Chechi
Engane Nee Marakkum1983 · Film
Ilamai Kaalangal1983 · Film
Adhyathe Anuragam1983 · Film
Pinnilavu1983 · Film · Saraswathi
Aa Raathri1983 · Film · Sundaresan's Mother
Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu1983 · Film · Jayamohan's mother
Onnu Chirikku1983 · Film
Naanayam1983 · Film · Sindhu's Mother
Koodevide?1983 · Film · Susan
Karyam Nissaram1983 · Film · Annie
Ente Katha1983 · Film
Guru Dakshina1983 · Film
Kinnaram1983 · Film · Mary
Anuraagakkodathi1982 · Film
Njan Onnu Parayatte1982 · Film · Ammini
Padayottam1982 · Film · Chiruthevi Thampuratti
Pudhu Kavithai1982 · Film · Thilakavathy
Chillu1982 · Film
Ponnum Poovum1982 · Film · Lakshmi
Enthino Pookunna Pookal1982 · Film
Vazhvey Maayam1982 · Film
Ahimsa1981 · Film · Bharathan's Motherl
Kilinjalgal1981 · Film · Stella
Poocha Sanyasi1981 · Film
Aggi Ravva1981 · Film
Venal1981 · Film
Kadal Meengal1981 · Film
Sanchari1981 · Film · Kotha / Kadambari
Vaiki Vanna Vasantham1980 · Film
Nayattu1980 · Film
Shalini Ente Koottukari1980 · Film · Shantha
Sikharangal1979 · Film
Neela Malargal1979 · Film · Kamatchi
Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum1979 · Film · Ayishaumma
Thaayillamal Naanillai1979 · Film · Sivagami
Rakthamillatha Manushyan1979 · Film · Kamala ambal
Nakshathrangale Kaaval1978 · Film
Ee Ganam Marakkumo1978 · Film · Mariya Chedathi
Mochanam1978 · Film · Saraswathi
Rappadikalude Gatha1978 · Film
Thai Meethu Sathiyam1978 · Film
Kadathanaattu Maakkam1978 · Film
Randu Penkuttikal1978 · Film
Mattoli1978 · Film · Kochammini
Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana1977 · Film · Padmavathi
Guruvayoor Kesavan1977 · Film
Aadhya Paadam1977 · Film
Aanandham Paramaanandham1977 · Film
Sujatha1977 · Film
Nirakudam1977 · Film
Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal1977 · Film · Ganesan's wife
Sreedevi1977 · Film
Madhura Swapanam1977 · Film
Lalitha1976 · Film · Meenakshi
Mogam Muppadhu Varusham1976 · Film
Aayiram Janmangal1976 · Film · Leela Sukumaran
Kumara Vijayam1976 · Film · Parvathi
Appooppan1976 · Film
Agni Pushpam1976 · Film
Maharasi Vazhga1976 · Film
Andharangam1975 · Film · "Madurai" Maragatham
Paattum Bharathamum1975 · Film
Swami Ayyappan1975 · Film · Muthaliyar's wife
Mattoru Seetha1975 · Film
Raagam1975 · Film
Thiruvarul1975 · Film · Valliammai's mother
Then Sindhudhe Vaanam1975 · Film · Bangajam
Aayirathil Oruthi1975 · Film
Poonthenaruvi1974 · Film · Mariamma
Netru Indru Naalai1974 · Film · Dayalan's wife
Chattakkari1974 · Film · Margarette
Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi1974 · Film · Bhanu
Thekkan Kattu1973 · Film · Shyamala Khanna
Padmavyooham1973 · Film
Theerthayathra1972 · Film · Sreekumarikkutty
Aabhijathyam1971 · Film · Sreedevi
Vithukal1971 · Film · Sarada
Muhammad bin Tughluq1971 · Film · Srimathi
Priya1970 · Film
Vivahitha1970 · Film
Danger Biscuit1969 · Film
Yakshi1968 · Film · Kalyani
Viruthan Shanku1968 · Film · Parukuttyamma
Ashwamedham1967 · Film · Galy
Anweshichu Kandethiyilla1967 · Film
Kunjali Marakkar1967 · Film
Kayamkulam Kochunni1966 · Film · Vazhapilli Janaki Pillai
Murappennu1965 · Film · Mrs.Menon
Sarppakkadu1965 · Film
Omanakkuttan1964 · Film
Thacholi Othenan1964 · Film · Unnichara
Bandha Pasam1962 · Film
Kannum Karalum1962 · Film
Veluthampi Dalawa1962 · Film · Janaki
Pasamalar1961 · Film
Umminithanka1961 · Film
Mangalya Balam1959 · Film · Street Dancer
Naadodikal1959 · Film
Or Iravu1951 · Film