Kottayam Santha was an Indian actress and dubbing artist best known for her work in

Malayalam cinema Malayalam cinema, also referred to as Mollywood, is a segment of Cinema of India, Indian cinema dedicated to producing films in the Malayalam, Malayalam language, primarily spoken in Kerala and the Lakshadweep islands. It encompasses both th ...

. She has acted in more than 300 films. She had also acted in several TV serials like Valayam, Krishnakripasagaram etc. She dubbed for almost 1000 films. She was the voice for Seema in almost all her Malayalam films.

Biography

Kottayam Santha was born at

Kottayam Kottayam () is a city in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is the district headquarters of the district and is located about north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Kottayam has a population of ...

. She entered the cinema field through M Krishnan Nair's film Aniyathi. She was the founder and chief patron of Sthree Sakthi Samajam, a women's rights protection organisation. She died on 27 April 2007.

Filmography

As an actress

*Prajapathi (2006) as Guest role *Mukhamariyaathe (2006) as Thampuratti * Palunku (2006) as Ammayi * Jalolsavam(2004) as Jose's mother * Kasthoorimaan (2003) as Sajan's grandmother * Ladies & Gentlemen (2001) as Mrs.Perera * Stalin Sivadas (1999) as Manju's mother * Kaliveedu (1996) as Dr. Gonzales's mother *Swarnachamaram (1996) * Easwaramoorthy IN (1996) as Ramesh's mother *Kanjirapally Kariyachan (1996) as Kuttappayi's mother * Boxer (1995) as Jimmy's mother * Pakshe (1994) as Nandini's mother *Commissioner (1994) as Indu's mother *Manichitrathazhu (1993) as Mother Superior * Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam (1992) as Viji's mother * Manyanmar (1992) as Thomas's mother * Abhayam (1991) * Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran (1990) as Gopalakrishnan's mother *Ezhuthappurangal (1987) * Vivaahithare Ithile (1986) * Vellam (1985) * Ozhivukaalam (1985) as Das's mother * Rangam (1985) as Matron * Thammil Thammil (1985) as Dr. Susan * Oru Nokku Kanan (1985) as Sister Agnes * Manassariyathe (1984) as Mohan's mother * Oru Kochu Swapnam (1984) as Matron * Ente Upasana (1984) as Mother Superior * Manase Ninakku Mangalam (1984) as Damodara Kuruppu's sister * Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol (1984) as Rohiniyamma * Chakkarayumma (1984) * Iniyenkilum (1983) as Saraswathy * Shesham Kazhchayil (1983) as Swimmer's wife * Bandham (1983) * Koodevide (1983) as Captain Thomas's mother * Oru Kunju Janikkunnu - Mathrika Kudumbam (1982) * Ankuram (1982) * Velicham Vitharunna Penkutty (1982) * Ente Shathrukkal/Porattam (1982) * Ruby My Darling (1982) * Ellam Ninakku Vendi (1981) as Bharathi * '' Kilinjalgal'' (1981) as Mrs.Thomas

Tamil film Tamil cinema is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Tamil language, the main spoken language in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is nicknamed Kollywood, a portmanteau of the names Kodambakkam, a Chen ...

* Rajneegandhi (1980) * Meen (1980) as Thresia * Chandrabhimbham (1980) * Swargadevatha (1980) * Ithikkarappakki (1980) * Aaravam (1980) as Mrs.Murukayya * Ethikkara Pakky (1980) as Kalyani * Kannukal (1979) as Karthyayani * Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindapoocha (1979) as Cheriyamma * Sarapanjaram (1979) as Lakshmiyamma * Anubhavangale Nandi (1979) * Kathirmandapam (1979) * Lovely (1979) * Iniyum Kaanaam (1979) as Parvathiyamma * Eeta (1978) * Nivedyam (1978) * Nakshathrangale Kaaval (1978) * Snehathinte Mukhangal (1978) as Lakshmi's mother * Aaravam (1978) as Murukayya's wife * Balapareekshanam (1978) as Raji's mother * Avar Jeevikkunnu (1978) * Adimakkachavadam (1978) * Puthariyankam (1978) * Agninakshathram (1977) * Rathimanmadhan (1977) * Anthardhaaham (1977) as Valyamma * Yatheem (1977) * Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu (1974) * Baalya Prathijna (Purusharathnam) (1972) as Ammini *Theerthayathra (1972) * Sthree (1970) as Naaniyamma * Ambalapraavu (1970) as Nani Amma * Priya (1970) * Abhayam (1970) as Devakiyamma * Nizhalattam (1970) as Mrs. Nair * Aa Chithrashalabham Parannotte (1970) * Amma Enna Sthree * Anadha (1970) * Kallichellamma (1969) * Kattu Kurangu (1969) * Vila Kuranja Manushyan (1969) *

Viruthan Shanku ''Viruthan Shanku'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language comedy film directed by P. Venu, starring Adoor Bhasi and Ambika. It revolves around Vikraman, and how he tricks people and steals their valuables in a comic way and also how he wins the he ...

(1968) as Nanukutty * Padunna Puzha (1968) as Radhamma * Manswini (1968) as Alamelu * N.G.O (1967) * Awal (1967) * Pareeksha (1967) *

Anveshichu Kandethiyilla ''Anweshichu Kandethiyilla'' () is a 1967 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and written by Parappurath. The film stars K. R. Vijaya, Sathyan and Madhu. Based on Parappurath's novel of the same name, it recounts the ques ...

(1967) as Cheriyamma * Bhagyamudra (1967) * Sthanarthi Saramma (1966) * Chemmeen (1966) * Kalithozhan (1966) * Muthalali (1965) as Meenakshi * Kochumon (1965) as Meena * Rajamalli (1965) as Manka * Bhargavi Nilayam (1964) as Suma * Aadya Kiranagal (1964) as Vasanthy * Ammaye Kaanaan (1963) as Janaki Amma * Moodupadam (1963) * Ninamaninja Kalpadukal (1963) as Lisy *

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(1963) * Jnaanasundari (1961) as Melitta * Mariakutty (1958) as Mariakutty's friend * Jailppulli (1957) as Lakshmi * Paadatha Painkili (1957) * Manthravadi (1956) * Aniyathi (1955)

As a singer

* Padathalir Thozhunnen ...(Sabarimala Ayyappan, 1961) * Kannukalil Kavanayumaay ...(Bhaagyajaathakam, 1962) * Keledi Ninne Njaan ...(Doctor, 1963) * Malaranikkaadukal ... (Ramanan, 1967) * Kaalamenna Kaaranavarkku ...(Kallichellamma, 1969) * Ambambo Jeevikkan ...(Naalumanippookkal, 1978)

As a dubbing artist

* Sindhu (1979) Lakshmi * Utsavam (1975) * Mohiniyattam (1976) Lakshmi * Angeekaram (1977) Prameela * Sarapancharam (1977) Priya * Swarangal Swapnangal (1978) Lalithasree * Marmmaram (1983) Jalaja * Chandhrahasam (1979) Seema * Dhanya (1978) * Shikharangal (1979) * Nadhi Muthal Nadhi Vare (1983) Lakshmi * Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla (1981) * America America( 1986) Seema, Lakshmi * Panchamrutham(1978) * Rugma (1984) Seema * Anubandham (1985)Seema * Vartha (1986) Seema * Akkareyanente Manasam (1985) * Shobana * Sindhoora Sandhyakku Mounam (1986) Jayabharathi * Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu (1984) Seema * Oru Kochu Swapnam (1984) Seema * Anujathi (1977) * Mukthi (1987) Seema * Snehikkan Samayamilla (1981) * Moorkhan (1981) * Aavanazhi (1986) Seema * Choodatha Pookkal (1985) Lakshmi * Athirathram(1984)Seema * Vasanthasena (1995) Seema * Adiyozhukkukal (1995)Seema * Adimakal Udamakal (1996)Seema * Lakshmana Rekha (1984) Seema * Thirakkil Alpa Samayam (1994) Seema * Manushyamrugam (1981)Seema * Ormayilennum(1984)Seema * Abkari (1996) * Mattoral (1995) Seema * Naanayam (1986) Seema * Iniyenkilum (1986)Seema * Ithrayum Kaalam (1985)Seema * Shathrusamharam (1980) * Chuvanna Chirakukal (1978) Sharmila Tagore * Panchapandavar (1983) * Gangster (1981) *An Evening in Paris (1983) *Garjanam (1983) Madhavi *Benz Vasu (1981)Unnimery *Thusharam (1982) Seema *John JafarJanarthanan (1984) *Vishwaroopam (1986) *Eeta (1978) Seema *Angadi (1981) Seema *Sakthi (1980) Seema *Kaanamarayathu (1985) Seema *Karimbana (1979) Seema *Njan Njan Maathram (1980) Seema *Meen (1980) Seema *Vicharana (1994) Seema *Innalenkill Naale (1986)Seema *1921 (1984) Seema *Ahimsa (1983) Seema *Chaakara (1981) Seema *Karimpoovinakkare (1986) Seema *Ezham Kadalinakkare (1980)Seema *Thadakom (1983) Seema *Deepam (1981) Seema *Soothrakkari (1979) *Adavukal 18 (1979) *Manasa Vacha Karmana (1978)Seema *Sathyam (1980) *Anthapuram (1978) Seema *Ammayum Makalum (1980) Seema *Theenalangal (1981) *Aashirvadam (1983) *Kappal kairali (1983) *Komaram (1983) *Sankharsham (1983) *Sphodanam (1978) Seema *Maniyara (1983) Seema *Manassoru Mahaasamudram (1978) Seema *Nishedi (1984) *Kodathi (1984) Seema *Ivide Ingane (1995) Seema *Oru Smangaliyude Kadha (1984)Seema *Sandharbham (1994) Seema *Janakeeya Kodathi (1995) *Guruji Oru Vaakku (1994) Seema *Pappan Priyapetta Pappan (1986) *Njan Kathorthirikkam (1996) *Ashtabandham (1997) Seema *Ente Sabdham (1997) *Koodanayum Kaattu (1996) Seema *Ee kaikalil (1995) Seema *Iniyethra Dooram (1984) *Naalkkavala (1994) Seema *Sarvakalashala (1996) Seema *Ayitham (1984) Seema *Mahayanam (1984) *Puthiya Velicham (1978) *Kaamini (1978) *Thettu (1977) *Sooryavamsham (1979) *Pichathy Kuttappan (1979) Sharada *Kaavilamma (1977) *Agnipareekshanam (1980) *Ladies hostel (1979) *Anubhoothikalude Nimisham (1979) *Pattalam Janaki (1979) *Azhakulka Celina (1978) *Madhuram Thirumadhuram (1979) *Achani (1979) Nandita Bose *Abhayam Thedi (1986) *Ivanente Priyaputhran (1979) *Sandhyaragam (1979) *Pushyaraagam (1979) Sharada *Raathriyile yathrakkar (1979) *Jumbulingam (1979) *Avakasham (1979) *Orkkuka Vallappozhum (1981) *Ente Sathrukkal (1986) *Poonthenaruvi (1979) Nandhitha Bose *Thadavara (1982) Nandhitha Bose *Vidaparayum Munpe (1984) *Orikkal Koodi (1985) Lakshmi

TV serials

* Valayam * Eka Tharakam * Manasi * Punarjanmam * Meera * Agnisakshi * Manalnagaram * Sethuvinte Kathakal

Dramas

* Manushyan

External links

*
Kottayam Shantha at MSI (MalayalaSangeetham.Info)

References

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