Prema was an Indian actress in

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 ...

. She acted mainly in supporting and character roles as a mother, during the 1960s and 1970s and appeared in more than 50 films in her career. She is the mother of actress Shobha.

Personal life

Prema was married to K. P. Menon. National Award-winning actress Shobha was her daughter. She committed suicide, like her daughter, in 1984.

Filmography

# Lahari (1982) # Thushaaram (1981) # Viswaroopam (1978) # Velluvili (1978) as Parvathi #

Padmatheertham ''Padmatheertham'' is a 1978 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. G. Rajasekharan. The film stars Jayabharathi, Jose, Jose Prakash and Unnimary. The film has musical score by K. V. Mahadevan. Cast *Jayabharathi as Malini *Jose as Ve ...

(1978) as Madhaviyamma # Madhuraswapnam (1977) # Sankhupushpam (1977) as Madhaviyamma #

Ormakal Marikkumo ''Ormakal Marikkumo'' () is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by K. S. Sethumadhavan. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Shoba and Vidhubala. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan. Shobha won the Kerala State F ...

(1977) as Lakshmi # Minimol (1977) # Aaraadhana (1977) # Priyamvada (1976) # Paalkkadal (1976) # Pushpasharam (1976) # Amba Ambika Ambaalika (1976) # Ayalkkaari (1976) as Meenakshi #

Swapnadanam ''Swapnadanam'' ( ml, സ്വപ്നാടനം, en, Journey Through a Dream) is a 1976 black-and-white Malayalam-language film that marks the directorial debut of K. G. George. A marital psychodrama, it rejected all the usual song-dance nu ...

(1976) as Kalyaniyamma # Kaayamkulam Kochunniyude Makan (1976) # Naazhikakkallu (1970) # Chirikkudukka (1976) as Bhargavi # Thulavarsham (1976) as Maniyan's Mother # Abhinandanam (1976) # Chottaanikkara Amma (1976) # Ammini Ammaavan (1976) # Criminals (Kayangal) (1975) # Pravaaham (1975) as Rajamma # Chief Guest (1975) #

Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre ''Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswanathan and ...

(1975) # Priyamulla Sophia (1975) # Priye Ninakkuvendi (1975) # Mattoru Seetha (1975) # Raagam (1975) # Sooryavamsam (1975) # Rahasyaraathri (1974) # Ayalathe Sundari (1974) as Karthyayani # College Girl (1974) as Ichaamina # Sethubandhanam (1974) # Kaamini (1974) # Veendum Prabhaatham (1973) # Panitheeratha Veedu (1973) as Sister # Manushyaputhran (1973) #

Thottavadi ''Thottavadi'' is a 1973 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Sreelatha Namboothiri in the lead roles. It was distributed by Popular Films. The film had musical score by L ...

(1973) as Pulluvathi # Kaattuvithachavan (1973) # Pacha Nottukal (1973) as Lovelamma # Ajnaathavasam (1973) as Rajamma # Driksakshi (1973) as Karthyayani # Padmavyooham (1973) as Rosamma # Punarjanmam (1972) # Panimudakku (1972) #

Theertha Yathra ''Theerthayaathra'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. Vincent and produced by R. S. Prabhu. The film stars Madhu, Sharada, Sukumari and Kaviyoor Ponnamma in the lead roles. The film had musical score by A. T. Ummer. The movie w ...

(1972) #

Aaradi Manninte Janmi ''Aaradimanninte Janmi'' () is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Bhaskaran. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sheela and Jayabharathi. The musical score is by R. K. Shekhar. It is a remake of the Tamil film '' N ...

(1972) as Mariakutty # Nrithasaala (1972) as Gomathi # Miss Mary (1972) as Saramma # Taxi Car (1972) as Kamalam #

Naadan Premam ''Naadan Premam'' ( en, Love in the Countryside) is a Malayalam novel written by S. K. Pottekkatt in 1941. It is a short novel written when the author was in Bombay and tells the story of an innocent village belle jilted by a modern man-about-tow ...

(1972) # Omana (1972) as Leelamma #

Sambhavami Yuge Yuge ''Sambhavami Yuge Yuge'' () is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by K. P. Kottarakkara. The film stars Prem Nazir, Adoor Bhasi, Jose Prakash and Prameela in the lead roles. The film's musical score was c ...

(1972) as Annamma #

Ananthasayanam ''Ananthasayanam'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by K. Suku. The film stars Sheela, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Prema in the lead roles. The film had musical score by K. Raghavan. Cast *Sheela *Jayabharathi *Adoor B ...

(1972) # Puthrakameshti (1972) # Pushpaanjali (1972) as Renuka #

Vivaha Sammanam ''Vivahasammanam'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. D. Thottan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Kannankutty Nair * ...

(1971) #

Thettu ''Thettu'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by C. C. Baby. The film stars Sathyan and Sheela in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Sathyan as Johnny *Sheela as Baby ...

(1971) as Lissie #

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(1971) #

Sindooracheppu ''Sindooracheppu'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Madhu and produced and written by Yusufali Kechery. The film stars Madhu, Jayabharathi, Prema and Sankaradi. It won the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Film. Plot ...

(1971) as Devu #

Makane Ninakku Vendi ''Makane Ninakku Vendi'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by E. N. Balakrishnan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Kaviyoor Ponnamma and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir as Sam, Tho ...

(1971) as Saramma # Poompaatta (1971) as Janaki #

Thapaswini ''Thapaswini'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by P. I. M. Kasim. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and Jose Prakash in the lead roles. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cas ...

(1971) #

Oru Penninte Katha ''Oru Penninte Katha'' (A Women's Story) is a Malayalam language film, released in 1971. It was written by E. Moses, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by K. S. R Murthi. The film stars Sathyan and Sheela in lead roles along with K. ...

(1971) as Nun #

Aval Alpam Vaikippoyi ''Avalalpam Vaikippoyi'' is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by John Sankaramangalam and produced by United Producers. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Jayabharathi and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. ...

(1971) # Vivaaham Swargathil (1970) # Abhayam (1970) # Lottery Ticket (1970) as Bharathi # Aa Chithrashalabham Parannotte (1970) # Raktha Pushpam (1970) # Vidyaarthi (1968) # Shakuntala (1965) # Nairu Pidicha Pulivalu (1958) as Lalitha #

Rarichan Enna Pauran ''Rarichan Enna Pauran'' () is a 1956 Indian Malayalam-language film written by Uroob and directed by P. Bhaskaran. The film marks the debut of the noted Malayalam film actor K. P. Ummer. The cast includes Vilasini, Prema, Master Latheef, Padmanab ...

(1956) # Avar Unarunnoo (1956) # Neelakuyil (1954) as Nalini

References

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''malayalachalachithram''.

''Imprints on Indian Film Screen''.
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''Cinidiary''.
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External links

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Prema at MSI
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