Sukumari

Sukumari

Deceased · Born: Oct 6, 1940 · Died: Mar 26, 2013

Personal Details

BornOct 6, 1940 Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India

Biography

Sukumari, a celebrated Indian film actress, left an indelible mark on the cinematic world, with a distinguished career that traversed multiple decades, predominantly in the Malayalam and Tamil film industries.

Sukumari's remarkable career has been marked by an astonishing number of film appearances, with estimates suggesting that she has acted in well over 3000 productions. Her impressive body of work has garnered her widespread recognition and numerous accolades, including the prestigious Padma Shri award, which was conferred upon her by the Government of India in the year 2003. This esteemed honor was bestowed upon her in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the world of arts, a testament to her enduring influence and impact on the industry.

Sukumari's remarkable talent and dedication to her craft have been consistently recognized and celebrated throughout her illustrious career, with a plethora of prestigious accolades and awards to her name.

One of the most notable and esteemed recognitions of her exceptional skill and artistry is the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, which she won for her outstanding performance in the 2010 film, Namma Gramam.

This remarkable achievement serves as a testament to her unwavering commitment to her craft, her exceptional skill, and her enduring legacy, which continues to inspire and influence future generations of actors and filmmakers.

Sukumari's remarkable talent and dedication to her craft have been consistently recognized and celebrated throughout her illustrious career, with a plethora of prestigious accolades and awards to her name.

One of the most notable and esteemed recognitions of her exceptional skill and artistry is the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, which she won for her outstanding performance in the 2010 film, Namma Gramam.

This remarkable achievement serves as a testament to her unwavering commitment to her craft, her exceptional skill, and her enduring legacy, which continues to inspire and influence future generations of actors and filmmakers.

Sukumari's remarkable talent and dedication to her craft have been consistently recognized and celebrated throughout her illustrious career, with a plethora of prestigious accolades and awards to her name.

One of the most notable and esteemed recognitions of her exceptional skill and artistry is the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, which she won for her outstanding performance in the 2010 film, Namma Gramam.

This remarkable achievement serves as a testament to her unwavering commitment to her craft, her exceptional skill, and her enduring legacy, which continues to inspire and influence future generations of actors and filmmakers.

Sukumari's remarkable talent and dedication to her craft have been consistently recognized and celebrated throughout her illustrious career, with a plethora of prestigious accolades and awards to her name.

One of the most notable and esteemed recognitions of her exceptional skill and artistry is the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress, which she won for her outstanding performance in the 2010 film, Namma Gramam.

This remarkable achievement serves as a testament to her unwavering commitment to her craft, her exceptional skill, and her enduring legacy, which continues to inspire and influence future generations of actors and filmmakers.

Career

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2013
Immanuel
Immanuel as Khadeejumma
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2012
Diamond Necklace
Diamond Necklace as Rajasree's grandmother
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2011
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Khaddama
Khaddama as Razak's mother
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Ponnar Sankar
Ponnar Sankar as Vaanayi
{"id":221634,"title":"Four Friends","year":"2010","character":"Amir's grand mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/four-friends-2010","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221634.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221634.jpg"},"released":1}
2010
Four Friends
Four Friends as Amir's grand mother
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Best Actor
Best Actor as Mother Superior
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2009
Vettaikaaran
Vettaikaaran as Susheela's grandmother
{"id":220222,"title":"Kurukshetra","year":"2008","character":"Fussy's mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kurukshetra-2008","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220222.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220222.jpg"},"released":1}
2008
Kurukshetra
Kurukshetra as Fussy's mother
{"id":228149,"title":"Yaaradi Nee Mohini","year":"2008","character":"Grandmother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/yaaradi-nee-mohini","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_228149.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_228149.jpg"},"released":1}
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Yaaradi Nee Mohini as Grandmother
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2006
Classmates
Classmates as Sukumaran's mother
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2004
Vettam
Vettam as Uncle Tom's wife
{"id":219315,"title":"Meesha Madhavan","year":"2002","character":"Madhavan's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/meesha-madhavan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219315.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219315.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
Meesha Madhavan
Meesha Madhavan as Madhavan's Mother
{"id":225047,"title":"Ravanaprabhu","year":"2001","character":"Gounder's mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ravanaprabhu","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225047.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225047.jpg"},"released":1}
2001
Ravanaprabhu
Ravanaprabhu as Gounder's mother
{"id":224840,"title":"Poovellam Un Vaasam","year":"2001","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/poovellam-un-vaasam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224840.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224840.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":224175,"title":"Alai Payuthey","year":"2000","character":"Shakti's Aunty","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/alai-payuthey","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224175.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224175.jpg"},"released":1}
2000
Alai Payuthey
Alai Payuthey as Shakti's Aunty
{"id":226485,"title":"Snegithiye","year":"2000","character":"Hostel Warden","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/snegithiye","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226485.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226485.jpg"},"released":1}
Snegithiye
Snegithiye as Hostel Warden
{"id":219310,"title":"Megham","year":"1999","character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/megham","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219310.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219310.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
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Friends
Friends as Ammayi
{"id":226254,"title":"Summer in Bethlehem","year":"1998","character":"Ravi Shankar's grandmother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/summer-in-bethlehem","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226254.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226254.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
Summer in Bethlehem
Summer in Bethlehem as Ravi Shankar's grandmother
{"id":223148,"title":"Chandralekha","year":"1997","character":"Udhaya Varma's sister","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chandralekha","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223148.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223148.jpg"},"released":1}
1997
Chandralekha
Chandralekha as Udhaya Varma's sister
{"id":129486,"title":"Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan","year":"1996","character":"Ananthan's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/aayiram-naavulla-ananthan","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_129486.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_129486.jpg"},"released":1}
1996
Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan
Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan as Ananthan's Mother
{"id":219433,"title":"Mannar Mathai Speaking","year":"1995","character":"Gopalakrishnan's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mannar-mathai-speaking","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219433.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219433.jpg"},"released":1}
1995
Mannar Mathai Speaking
Mannar Mathai Speaking as Gopalakrishnan's Mother
{"id":227219,"title":"Thenmavin Kombath","year":"1994","character":"Ginjimood Gandhari","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thenmavin-kombath","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227219.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227219.jpg"},"released":1}
1994
Thenmavin Kombath
Thenmavin Kombath as Ginjimood Gandhari
{"id":228114,"title":"Yoddha","year":"1992","character":"Sumathi, Ashokan's mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/yoddha","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_228114.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_228114.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Yoddha
Yoddha as Sumathi, Ashokan's mother
{"id":220338,"title":"Kilukkam","year":"1991","character":"Doctor","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/kilukkam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_220338.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_220338.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Kilukkam
Kilukkam as Doctor
{"id":219081,"title":"Mounam Sammadham","year":"1990","character":"Mother-in-law of Sundaram","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/mounam-sammadham","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_219081.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_219081.jpg"},"released":1}
1990
Mounam Sammadham
Mounam Sammadham as Mother-in-law of Sundaram
{"id":221102,"title":"His Highness Abdullah","year":"1990","character":"Janaki Varma","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/his-highness-abdullah","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_221102.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_221102.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":224183,"title":"Akkare Akkare Akkare","year":"1990","character":"House Owner","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/akkare-akkare-akkare","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224183.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224183.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":224617,"title":"Ramji Rao Speaking","year":"1989","character":"Goplakrishnan's mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ramji-rao-speaking","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_224617.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_224617.jpg"},"released":1}
1989
Ramji Rao Speaking
Ramji Rao Speaking as Goplakrishnan's mother
{"id":226756,"title":"Vandanam","year":"1989","character":"Maggie Aunty","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vandanam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226756.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226756.jpg"},"released":1}
Vandanam
Vandanam as Maggie Aunty
{"id":226780,"title":"Vadakkunokkiyantram","year":"1989","character":"Shobha's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/vadakkunokkiyantram","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226780.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226780.jpg"},"released":1}
Vadakkunokkiyantram
Vadakkunokkiyantram as Shobha's Mother
{"id":223093,"title":"Chithram","year":"1988","character":"Nambiar's sister","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/chithram","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_223093.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_223093.jpg"},"released":1}
1988
Chithram
Chithram as Nambiar's sister
{"id":227182,"title":"Thoovanathumbikal","year":"1987","character":"Jayakrishnan's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thoovanathumbikal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_227182.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_227182.jpg"},"released":1}
1987
Thoovanathumbikal
Thoovanathumbikal as Jayakrishnan's Mother
{"id":225355,"title":"Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam","year":"1986","character":"Panikkar's Mother","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sanmanassullavarkku-samadhanam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_225355.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_225355.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
{"id":226049,"title":"Thalavattam","year":"1986","character":"Nurse","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/thalavattam","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_226049.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_226049.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":129532,"title":"Ariyatha Veethikal","year":"1984","character":"Kalyanikutty","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/ariyatha-veethikal","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_129532.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_129532.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Ariyatha Veethikal
Ariyatha Veethikal as Kalyanikutty