Kanakalatha (born 24 August 1960) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in the

Malayalam cinema Malayalam cinema is an Indian film industry of Malayalam-language motion pictures. It is based in Kochi, Kerala, India. The films produced in Malayalam cinema are known for their cinematography and story-driven plots. In 1982, '' Elippathaya ...

Personal life

Kanakalatha was born to parents Parameshwaran Pillai and Chinnamma at

Kollam Kollam (), also known by its former name Quilon , is an ancient seaport and city on the Malabar Coast of India bordering the Laccadive Sea, which is a part of the Arabian Sea. It is north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. The city ...

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. She attended the Government Girls School, Kollam. Before becoming a cine actress she was a theater artist. She is divorced.

Filmography

Tamil

* Smart Boys * Karpooramullai (1991) * Unakkaga Piranthen (1992) * Kathaluku Mamane * Enakkayi Pirathen * Unnai Partha Naal * Kadavul Sakshi * Oru Tharam Udayamakrithu * Uzhaikkum Paadhai (2018) * Ilai * Nadodikoottam * Senkuruli

Malayalam

# 3 Days # Idukki Blasters # Kakkapola # Iruttu # Vellaripravukal # Vallakkaran Kunjaouseph # Salkarmam # Joemon # Kochiyude Tharangal # One Day Driving # Gypsy # Vellakkuppaayam # Taka Toka Tanka # Gurunaaraayanam # Seven Samurai # Aravindan Parayatte # Maayavanam Bunglow # Swarmappathaayam # Thaandavar # Pookkalam # Smart Boys # Aadhyaksharangal # Jack Fruit # Karuppu # Samadhanathinte Vellaripraavukal # The Reaction # Late Marriage # Oru Pappadavada Premam (2021) # Prasnapariharashala (2019) # Oru Patham Classile Pranayam (2019) #

Aakasha Ganga 2 ''Aakasha Ganga 2'' is 2019 Indian Malayalam-language horror thriller film written and directed by Vinayan. It is a sequel to his 1999 film ''Aakasha Ganga''. The film stars Ramya Krishna, Veena Nair, Vishnu Vinay and Sreenath Bhasi in the lea ...

(2019) as Daisy's mother # Arayakkadavil (2019) # Sakthan Market (2019) as Sumithra # Priyapettavar (2019) # Vishudha Pusthakam (2019) # Kosrakollikal (2019) as Devayani # Vallikkettu (2019) as Mary # Oru Dubaikkary (2018) as Pushpa # Ippozhum Eppozhum Sthuthiyayirikkatte (2018) as Sumarani # Police Junior (2018) # Purple (2018) # Kenalum Kinarum (2018) # Panchavarnathatha (2018) as Bride's Mother # Pakal Pole (2017) # Red Run (2017) as Suran's mother # Devakinadanam (2017) as Renuka #Dance Dance (2017) # Aneesia (2016) # My God (2015) # Moonam Naal (2015) # Aashamsakalode Anna (2015) # Elanjikkavu P.O. (2015) # Kanamarayathu (2015) #

Konthayum Poonoolum ''Konthayum Poonulum'' is a 2014 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Jijo Antony. It stars Kunchako Boban, Bhama and Manoj K Jayan in the lead. Plot A baker named Krishnan rushes home to be with his heavily pregnant wife ...

(2014) as Nun # Alice: A True Story (2014) # Asuran (2014) # Dear Friends (2013) # Dracula 2012 (2013) # Lakshmi Vilasam Renuka Makan Raghuram (2012) # Red Alert (2012) # Achante Aanmakkal (2012) # Bombay Mittayi (2012) # Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 (2011) # Raghuvinte Swantham Rasiya (2011) # Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action (2011) as Sathyaneshan's wife #

Priyappetta Nattukare ''Priyappetta Nattukare'' ( ml, പ്രിയപ്പെട്ട നാട്ടുകാരേ) is a 2011 Malayalam political thriller film directed by debutant Sreejith Palery, starring Kalabhavan Mani, Bala and Lakshmi Sharma in the lead r ...

(2011) #101 Uruppika (2011) # Uthappante Kinar (2011) # Kanyakumari Express (2010) as Meera Bhai # Brahmasthram (2010) #

Yakshiyum Njanum ''Yakshiyum Njaanum'' () is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language horror film written and directed by Vinayan. The film was produced by Rubon Gomez through the company RG Productions India. It stars Goutham P. Krishna, Meghna Raj, Thilakan, and Sp ...

(2010) #

Senior Mandrake ''Senior Mandrake'' is a 2010 Indian Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Ali Akbar. It is a sequel to the 1997 film '' Junior Mandrake''. Jagathy Sreekumar, Jagadish and Kalpana plays the lead roles. Plot Kuttan (Jagathy Sreekum ...

(2010) #

My Big Father ''My Big Father'' is a Malayalam movie by Mahesh P. Sreenivasan (Assistant Director- Sajith Jagadnandan) starring Guinness Pakru, Jayaram and Kanika . It was released in December 2009. The movie was produced by P.A. Sebastian and was distribu ...

(2009) as Khadeeja # Dalamarmarangal (2009) as Radha # Thavalam (2008) as Thamara's mother # Ayudham (2008) # Thrill (2008) # Kovalam (2008) # Indrajith (2007) # Achante Ponnumakkal (2006) as Rajalakshmi # Pakal (2006) #

Videsi Nair Swadesi Nair ''Videshi Nair Swadeshi Nair'' is a Malayalam film directed by Paulson. Jagadish plays the lead role in the film. Plot Vindhyan is an unemployed village person who lives in the childhood memories of his cousin and lover Neelima, who is settled i ...

(2005) as Suma # Kalyanakkurimanam (2005) # Izhra (2005) # Kottaram Vaidyan (2004) # Swarna Medal (2004) # Njan Salpperu Ramankutty (2004) # Sundarikkutty (2003) # Swantham Malavika (2003) #

Anyar ''Anyar'' is a Malayalam language fiīlm of India. It was released on 19 September 2003. The film deals with the hot topic of communal polarisation in Kerala. The film stars Jyothirmayi and Biju Menon Plot Sooraj and Razia are college mates. S ...

(2003) as Mymuna's mother # Desam (2002) #

Sesham ''Sesham'' is a 2002 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by T. K. Rajeev Kumar, starring Jayaram, Geethu Mohandas, Biju Menon and P. Balachandran. The film zooms into a lunatic asylum and probes the tenuous realms that sep ...

(2002) # Indraneelakkallu (2002) # Chirikkudukka (2002) as Komalavally #Aabharanachaarthu (2002) #Sundaripravu (2002) as Sarath's mother # Vezhambal (2001) # Agrahaaram (2001) # Pranayaaksharangal (2001) # Ee Raavil (2001) # Ee Nadu Innalevare (2001) as Thankamani # Sharja To Sharja (2001) # Korappan The Great (2001) as Korappan's wife # Naranathu Thampuran (2001) as Sulochana # Dost (2001) # Swargavaathil (2001) # Jamindar (2001) # Rithumathi (2001) # Vakkalathu Narayanankutty (2001) as Officer # Bhadra (2001) # Priyam (2000) as Unni's wife # Cover Story (2000) # The Judgement (2000) as Bharathi # The Warrant (2000) as Aparna's aunt # Mera Naam Joker(2000) as Dinamma # Pilots (2000) # Priye Ninakkaayi (2000) # Neelathadaakatthile Nizhalppakshikal (2000) # Indulekha (1999) # Swarnanilavu (1999) # Pushpull #

Stalin Sivadas ''Stalin Sivadas'' is a 1999 Malayalam political conspiracy crime film, directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and written by T. Damodaran. The film stars Mammootty, Madhu,Jagadish, Khushbu, Captain Raju, Nedumudi Venu, Maniyanpilla Raju, and Shanka ...

(1999) as Saramma #

Aakasha Ganga ''Aakasha Ganga'' is a 1999 Indian Malayalam-language horror- thriller film directed by Vinayan, starring Divya Unni and Mukesh and produced by Aakash Films. It was dubbed in Tamil as ''Avala Aaviya'' and in Hindi as ''Maaya Ka Saaya''. A seq ...

(1999) as Daisy's mother # Onnaamvattam Kandappol (1999) as Sophia's aunt # Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999) # Tokyo Nagarathile Visheshangal (1999) as Kanakam # F.I.R (1999) as Madhavi/Mariya #

Mattupetti Machan ''Mattupetty Machan'' is a 1998 Indian Malayalam language comedy film directed by Jose Thomas and written by Udaykrishna–Sibi K. Thomas. It has an ensemble cast including Mukesh, Baiju Santhosh, Jagathy Sreekumar, Oduvil Unnikrishnan, Kal ...

(1998) as Santha Prabhu #

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(1998) as Changanassery Sister # Chenapparambile Aanakkaryam (1998) as Kuttikrishna Menon's wife # Harikrishnans (1998) as Ammalu's aunt # Aghosham (1998) as Leelamma # Mayilpeelikkavu (1998) #

Mayaponman Mayaponman () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Thulasidas. It had Dileep, Kalabhavan Mani and Mohini. The film was produced by V. V. Antony, P. A. Velayudhan and P. C. Ealias under the banner of King Star Productions and was ...

(1997) # Manthramothiram (1997) as Lakshmi's mother #

Aniathipravu ''Aniyathipraavu'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language romance film directed by Fazil and produced by Swargachitra Appachan. It stars debutant Kunchacko Boban and Shalini (thereby, making their cinematic debut in leading roles). The film te ...

(1997) as Gracy # Ancharakkalyaanam (1997) as Karthiyayani #Adukkala Rahasyam Angaadi Paattu (1997) as Meena # Sankeerthanam Pole (1997) as Cameo appearance #

Oru Yathramozhi ''Oru Yathramozhi'' () is a 1997 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by Prathap Pothan, based on a story by Priyadarshan and a screenplay by John Paul. It stars Sivaji Ganeshan and Mohanlal. It was produced by V. B. K. Menon and dis ...

(1997) # Raajathanthram (1997) as Keshava Menon's wife # Varnapakittu (1997) as Sunny's elder sister # Newspaper Boy (1997) as Prasannakumari # The Good Boys (1997) # Guru (1997) # Kilukil Pambaram (1997) # Killikurishiyile Kudumbamela (1997) as Kunjannamma # Kinnam Katta Kallan (1996) # Samoohyapaadam (1996) as Kanakalatha # Kanchanam (1996) as Pro. Ravi's wife # Hitlist (1996) # Lalanam (1996) as Matron # Malayala Masam Chingam Onninu (1996) # Sathyabhaamaykkoru Pranayalekhanam (1996) as Kochammini # Pallivathukkal Thomichan (1996) as Kathreena's sister # Mayoora Nritham (1996) as Sakunthala # Sankeeerthanam Pole (1996) # Nandagopalante Kusruthikal (1996) # Parvathy Parinayam (1995) as Savithri # Maanthrikante Praavukal (1995) # Achan Rajavu Appan Jethavu (1995) as Annamma # Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan (1995) as Bhanumathi # Maanikyachempazhukka (1995) as Sumi/Sumangala Devi # Kakkakkum Poochakkum Kalyanam (1995) # Aniyan Baava Chettan Baava (1995) as Devi Thampuratti # Spadikam (1995) as Kuttikadan's wife # Perariyappookkal (1995) as Radhika's mother # Kusruthikkaattu (1995) as Indira's aunt # Thumbolikadappuram (1995) # Oru Panchathanthram Katha (1995) # Sipayi Lahala (1995) as Thankamma # Thacholi Varghese Chekavar (1995) as Omana #

Aadyathe Kanmani ''Aadyathe Kanmani'' () is a 1995 Indian Malayalam-language family drama film directed by Rajasenan. Plot Balachandran Unnithan (Jayaram) is a singer who falls in love with Ambika( Sudha Rani), a singer from his own troupe and they both get ma ...

(1995) as Kausalya # Kalamasheriyil Kalyanayogam (1995) as Soudamini # Mangalam Veettil Manaseswari Gupte (1995) # Kokkarakko (1995) as Meenakshi # Kalyaanji Aanandji (1995) as Kalyanakrishnan's sis-in-law # Prayikkara Pappan (1995) # Keerthanam (1995) as Kariya's wife # Sundaran Neeyum Sundaran Njanum (1995) as Subhadra # Tharavaadu (1994) as Srilakshmi # Bheesmacharya (1994) # Vadhu Doctoranu (1994) as Bharathi # Nandini Oppol (1994) # Harichandanam (1994) # Manthrikante Pravukal (1994) #

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(1994) as Gomathiyamma # Pidakozhi Koovunna Noottandu (1994) as Malathi Menon # Vendor Daniel State Licensy (1994) # Vaardhakyapuraanam (1994) as Sumithra # Varanamaalyam (1994) as Vasanthi # Manathe Kottaram (1994) as Servant # Moonnaam Loka Pattaalam (1994) as Sasi's mother #

Kinnaripuzhayoram ''Kinnaripuzhayoram'' is a 1994 Malayalam romantic comedy film directed by Haridas and screenplay written by Girish Puthenchery and story by Priyadarshan. It stars Sreenivasan, Siddique, Thilakan, Devayani, Jagathy Sreekumar, Mukesh and Janar ...

(1994) as Savithri # Dollar (1994) as Eliyamma # Ponthanmada (1994) # Saubhaagyam (1993) as Suseela #

Chenkol ''Chenkol'' () is a 1993 Indian Malayalam-language action drama film directed by Sibi Malayil and written by A. K. Lohithadas. A sequel to his 1989 film '' Kireedam'', the story continues Sethumadhavan's (Mohanlal) story after his prison term an ...

(1993) as Ambika #

Addeham Enna Iddeham ''Addeham Enna Iddeham'' is a 1993 Malayalam-language comedy-drama film directed by Viji Thampi, starring Jagadish, Siddique, Maathu, and Raghuvaran in major roles. Plot Benny ( Siddique), a gangster, is released from prison after five years. ...

(1993) as Seithali's wife # Mithunam (1993) as Sivaraman's wife # Bandhukkal Sathrukkal (1993) as Chellamma #

Customs Diary ''Customs Diary'' is a 1993 Malayalam crime film by T. S. Suresh Babu starring Mukesh, Jagathy Sreekumar, Jayaram and Ganesh Kumar in the lead roles. Cast * Mukesh as Rony Vincent/Rajappan/Rojappan *Jagathy Sreekumar as Aravindakshan, Custom ...

(1993) as Mercykutty # Uppukandam Brothers (1993) as Annamma # Gandhari (1993) # Ammayane Sathyam (1993) # Bharathettan Varunnu (1993) # Thalamura (1993) as Gracy # Kudumbasametham (1992) as Uma # Oru Kochu Bhoolikilukkam (1992) as Soudhamini #

Kauravar ''Kauravar'' is a 1992 Indian Malayalam-language gangster action thriller film, directed by Joshiy, written by Lohithadas, starring Mammootty, Vishnuvardhan, Thilakan, Murali, Anju, Babu Antony and Bheeman Raghu. The film was remade in Tel ...

(1992) as School Teacher #

Kizhakkan Pathrose ''Kizhakkan Pathrose'' (Malayalam: കിഴക്കൻ പത്രോസ്) is a 1992 Malayalam film, directed by T. S. Suresh Babu, starring Mammootty in the title role. The musical score and songs were composed by S. P. Venkatesh. The fi ...

(1992) as Fish vendor # Ennodishtam Koodamo (1992) # Mukhamudra (1992) # Kallanum Policum (1992) as Devaki # Welcome To Kodaikkanal (1992) as Teacher # Ennum Nanmakal (1991) as Devaki #

Inspector Balram ''Inspector Balram'' is a 1991 Malayalam film directed by I. V. Sasi, scripted by T. Damodaran, and starring Mammootty. It is a sequel to the 1986 film '' Aavanazhi'' and was followed by a sequel, '' Balram vs. Taradas'', in 2006. The movie w ...

(1991) as Madhavan's wife # Koodikazhcha (1991) as Saraswathi # Kasargod Khader Bhai (1991) as Latha's mother # Souhrudam (1991) as Mrs.Menon # Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu (1991) # Mimics Parade (1991) # Ente Sooryaputhrikku (1991) # Bhoomika (1991) as Yasodhamma # Appu (1990) as Elizabeth # Superstar (1990) as Panchali # Kaattu Kuthira (1990) as Nani # Purappadu (1990) as Beevathu # Champion Thomas (1990) as Nalini # Randaam Varavu (1990) as Dr. Renuka Menon # Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (1990) as Girija # Ponnaranjanam (1990) as Ayyappan's wife # Chuvappunada (1990) # The Judgement (1990) # Pavakoothu (1990) # Apsarass (1990) # Vyooham (1990) as Geetha # Vasavadutta (1990) as Principal # Kireedam (1989) as Ambika # Kaalalppada (1989) # Crime Branch (1989) as Adv.Latha # Jagratha (1989) as Rugmini # Kandathum Kettathum (1988) # Ambalakkara Panchayat (1988) # Swargam (1987) # Ezhuthappurangal (1987) #

Swathi Thirunal ( ml, സ്വാതി തിരുനാള്‍ രാമവർമ്മ) (16 April 1813 – 26 December 1846) was the Maharaja of the Kingdom of Travancore. He is also considered as a brilliant music composer and is credited with over 4 ...

(1987) as Narayani's Thozhi # Arappatta Kettiya Gramathil (1986) as Sreedevi #

Sree Narayana Guru Narayana Guru, , (20 August 1856 – 20 September 1928) was a philosopher, spiritual leader and social reformer in India. He led a reform movement against the injustice in the caste-ridden society of Kerala in order to promote spiritual ...

(1986) # Prathyekam Sradhikkukka (1986) #

Rajavinte Makan ''Rajavinte Makan'' () is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language gangster film directed and produced by Thampi Kannanthanam and written by Dennis Joseph. It stars Mohanlal as crime boss Vincent Gomes, and also features Suresh Gopi, Ratheesh, Ambika ...

(1986) # Sunil Vayassu 20 (1986) # Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku (1986) as Police Constable # Veendum (1986) as Doctor # Aayiram Kannukal (1986) as Ammini # Malarum Kiliyum (1986) as Vasanthi #

Dheivatheyorthu ''Dheivatheyorthu'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by R. Gopi. The film stars Balachandra Menon, Prem Nazir, Srividya, Innocent and Urvashi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. G. Radhakrishnan. Cast *Prem Nazir ...

(1986) # Karayilakattu Pole (1986) - Dubbing only # Kattuthee (1985) # Sayam Sandhya (1984) as Interviewer # Aagraham (1984) # Parasparam (1983) as Student # Prem Nazeerine Kaanmanilla (1983) # Rugma (1983) # Eenam (1983) # Aadhyathe Anuragam (1983) # Thayambaka # Kattaruvi (1983) as Chellamma # Kaattile Paattu (1982) as Lathadevi # Snehapoorvam Meera (1982) as Dolly # Kakka (1982) # Champalkkadu (1982) # Chillu (1982) as Servant # Aambalppoovu (1981) as Geetha # Aparna (1981) #

Unarthupattu ''Unarthupattu'' ( en, The Awakening Song) is a 1980 Malayalam Malayalam (; , ) is a Dravidian languages, Dravidian language spoken in the Indian state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Puducherry (union territory), ...

(1980) # Radha Enna Pennkutti (1979)

Television career

* Paliyathachan ( DD Malayalam) * Preyasi ( Surya TV) * Sagaracharitham * Pakida Pakida Pambaram ( DD Malayalam) * Agnisakshi * Jwalayayi * Veendum Jwalayayi * Parinamam * Ayisha * Devaganga * Women's Club * Nagarathil Yakshi * Jwala * Uma * Snehadharangalode * Swathu * Vajram * Ettu Sundarikalum Njanum * Pavithra Jailillan as Jailer * Snehapoorvam Lakshmi * Manjadimanikal * Mandoos (

Kairali TV Kairali TV is an Indian Malayalam-language general entertainment television channel owned by Kairali TV Network (Malayalam Communications Limited). It is headquartered at Thiruvananthapuram. It was launched on 17 August 2000. The channel is ...

) * Akshayapathram ( Asianet) * Alimanthrikan ( Asianet) * Tharavum Ponmuttaym ( DD Malayalam) * Jalamohini ( Asianet) * Harichandhnam ( Asianet) * Dracula ( Asianet) * Alaudhinte Albuthavilakku ( Asianet) * Velankani Mathavu ( Asianet) * Amma ( Asianet) * Pranayam ( Asianet) * Thulabharam ( Surya TV) * Sree Guruvayoorappan ( Surya TV) *

Ente Manasaputhri ''Ente Manasaputhri'' ( "The daughter of my mind") was a 2007 Malayalam Television soap opera telecasted on Asianet TV channel from Monday to Friday at 7:00PM IST. It was sequal of Punarjanmam which aired on Surya TV. It is remarked as one ...

( Asianet) * Vava ( Surya TV) * Vasundhara Medicals ( Asianet) * Sooryaputhri ( Surya TV) * Devaragam ( Asianet) * Ammathottil ( Asianet) * Indumukhi Chandramathi ( Surya TV) * Swamiye Saramayyappa ( Surya TV) * Twenty Twenty One (20:21) ( Asianet) * Alaudeenum Albuthavilakkum ( Asianet) * Chandrodayam (

Doordarshan Doordarshan (abbreviated as DD; Hindi: , ) is an Indian public service broadcaster founded by the Government of India, owned by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and one of Prasar Bharati's two divisions. One of India's largest b ...

) * Oru Poo Viriyunnu (DD) * Paattukalude Paattu ( Surya TV) * Ponnum Poovum (Amrita TV) * Swami Ayyappan ( Asianet) * Kadamattathu Kathanar ( Asianet) * Ennu Swantham Jani ( Surya TV) * Ganga (

) * Sathyam Sivam Sundaram (

Amrita TV Amrita TV is an Indian Malayalam Language general Entertainment television channel owned by Mata Amritanandamayi Math. It was launched in 2005. Theme song The theme song, "Lokasamastha," was composed by Rahulraj for Mata Amritanandamayi's 50t ...

) *Ayalathe Sundari ( Surya TV) *Police (ACV) *Pookkalam Varavayi (Zee Keralam) *Oru Nimisham *Wish You a Happy New Year *Adipoli Family *Sundarapurushan *Aanakaryam Chenakaryam - webseries

Dramas

* ''Pramani'' * ''Indulekha'' * ''Swathi Thirunnal''

References

External links

*
Kanakalatha at MSI
*http://www.malayalamcinema.com/star-details.php?member_id=137 *http://www.mallumovies.org/artist/kanakalatha *http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/kanakalatha.html {{authority control Actresses in Malayalam cinema Indian film actresses Actresses from Kollam 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Indian stage actresses 1960 births Living people Actresses in Malayalam television Indian television actresses Actresses in Malayalam theatre Actresses in Tamil cinema