Sumithra (born 18 September 1953) is an Indian actress. She has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu language films. She acted as the lead heroine in films between 1974 and 1985. She became well known for her roles as a mother the 1990s onwards.

Early life

Sumithra was born to Raghavan Nair and Janaki at

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. She has three brothers, her father was working in an oil refining company. When she was doing her schooling, she learnt dance from Murugappan Master, who was the guide to actress

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at that time. Sumithra is a good classical dancer. A 19-year old Sumithra started her career in a small role in the Malayalam film '' Nrithasala'' (1972); director A. B. Raj is the first to have noticed Sumithra's talent. A year later Sumithra made her debut as heroine in the Malayalam film ''

Nirmalayam ''Nirmalyam'' () is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and stars P. J. Antony, Sumithra, and Ravi Menon. P. J. Antony won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1974 for his performance as a ...

''. She has acted in over 200 films in Tamil,

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, Kannada and Telugu languages. In Tamil, ''Avalum Penn Thaane'' (1974) was her first movie. In

Kannada Kannada () is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly in the state of Karnataka in southwestern India, and spoken by a minority of the population in all neighbouring states. It has 44 million native speakers, and is additionally a ...

, her first movie was '' Mugiyada Kathe (''1975) which is known for the evergreen song Kangalu Vandane Helide. She has acted with several leading heroes such as Vishnuvardhan and Rajesh in Kannada and

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Sivakumar Palaniswamy Gounder (born 27 October 1941), better known by his stage name Sivakumar, is an Indian visual artist and former actor who has appeared in Tamil cinema and television. He made his acting debut in '' Kaakum Karangal'' (1965) and has ...

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and

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in Tamil. Sumithra has acted as heroine with Rajani and Kamal and later as mother to them as well. She's performed supporting roles in hundreds of Kannada, Tamil, Malayalam and Telugu movies till date.

Personal life

She was married to noted

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director

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(since 1980) and has two daughters Umashankari (born in 1982) and

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(born in 1990). Umashankari made her entry as lead heroine through the

movie '' Uppi Dada M.B.B.S.'' and has also acted in '' Chikkamma'' telecast on

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. Nakshatra debuted as lead actress in the Tamil movie '' Doo.''

Filmography

Tamil

''This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.'' * '' Avalum Penn Thaane'' (1974) * '' Oru Kudumbathin Kadhai'' (1975) * '' Lalitha'' (1976) * ''

Mogam Muppadhu Varusham ''Mogam Muppadhu Varusham'' () is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film directed by S. P. Muthuraman and written by Mahendran. The film stars Kamal Haasan, Vijayakumar, Sumithra, Fatafat Jayalaxmi and Sripriya. It is based on the novel of the s ...

'' (1976) * '' Bhuvana Oru Kelvi Kuri'' (1977) * '' Ragupathi Raagava Rajaram'' (1977) * ''

Nandha En Nila ''Nandha En Nila'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Jagannathan and written by Pushpa Thangadurai. It is based on Thangadurai's novel of the same name that was serialised in ''Dinamani Kathir''. The film stars Vijayakuma ...

'' (1977) * ''

Annan Oru Koyil ''Annan Oru Koyil'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by K. Vijayan and written by Vietnam Veedu Sundaram. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, Suruli Rajan and Jai Ganesh. It became a blockbuster at the box-office, ru ...

'' (1977) * '' Chittu Kuruvi'' (1977) * '' Nee Vazhva Vendum'' (1977) * '' Nizhal Nijamagiradhu'' (1978) * '' Ival Oru Seethai'' (1978) * '' Iraivan Kodutha Varam'' (1978) * '' Kannamoochi'' (1978) * '' Machanai Paartheengala'' (1978) * '' Paavathin Sambalam'' (1978) * ''

Vattathukkul Chaduram ''Vattathukkul Chaduram'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language female buddy film, directed by S. P. Muthuraman and written by Panchu Arunachalam. Based on the novel of the same name by Maharishi, the film stars Latha, Sumithra, Srikanth and Sa ...

'' (1978) * '' Sonnadhu Nee Thanaa'' (1978) * '' Justice Gopinath'' (1978) * '' Rudhra Thaandavam'' (1978) * '' Kannan Oru Kai Kuzhanthai'' (1978) * '' Muthal Iravu'' (1979) * ''

Kadavul Amaitha Medai ''Kadavul Amaitha Medai'' () is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. The film stars Sivakumar and Sumithra. It was released on 7 September 1979. The film was a remake of Telugu film '' Devudu Chesina Pelli''. Plot ...

'' (1979) * '' Mugathil Mugam Paarkalaam'' (1979) * ''

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'' (1979) * '' Thevaigal'' (1979) * '' Anbe Sangeetha'' (1979) * '' Nee Sirithal Naan Sirippen'' (1979) * '' Chellakili'' (1979) * '' Mazhalai Pattalam'' (1980) * '' Ore Mutham'' (1980) * '' Ponnukku Yaar Kaaval'' (1980) * '' Paakku Vethalai'' (1981) * '' Tiruppangal'' (1981) * '' Pattam Padhavi'' (1981) * '' Deiva Thirumanangal-Srinivasa Kalyanam'' (1981) * '' Vasanthakalam'' (1981) * '' Nellikanni'' (1981) * '' Engamma Maharani'' (1981) * '' Sangili'' (1982) * ''

Anney Anney ''Anney Anney'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by Mouli. He stars in the film alongside Viji and Sumithra. It was released on 7 July 1983, and was a hit at the box office. Plot Cast * Mouli as Krishnagiri ...

'' (1983) * '' Aval Oru Kaaviyam'' (1983) * '' Kuyile Kuyile'' (1984) * '' Then Koodu'' (1984) * '' Antha Uravukku Satchi'' (1984) * '' Veli'' (1985) * ''

Kanni Rasi ''Kanni Rasi'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil language film directed by Pandiarajan in his directorial debut. The film stars Prabhu and Revathi. It was released on 15 February 1985. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Menamama'' (1988). Plot Lak ...

'' (1985) * ''

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'' (1985) * ''

Pournami Alaigal ''Pournami Alaigal'' () is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language legal thriller film produced, written and directed by M. Bhaskar. The film stars Sivakumar, Ambika and Revathi, with Major Sundarrajan, Sivachandran and A. R. S. in supporting roles. It wa ...

'' (1985) * '' Yemaatrathe Yemaaraathe'' (1985) * '' Oru Manithan Oru Manaivi'' (1986) * '' Mahasakthi Mariamman'' (1986) * '' Velicham'' (1987) * ''

Veerapandiyan ''Veerapandiyan'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language masala film, directed by Karthik Raghunath and produced by Durai. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Vijayakanth, Radhika and Jaishankar. It was released on 14 April 1987. Plot Ranjith devises ...

'' (1987) * '' Michael Raj'' (1987) * ''

Thaye Neeye Thunai ''Thaye Neeye Thunai'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language devotional film written, co-produced and directed by P. R. Somasundar. The film stars Karthik and K. R. Vijaya. It was released on 14 January 1987, during Pongal. Plot Pandian, a ci ...

'' (1987) * '' Poove Ilam Poove'' (1987) * ''

Agni Natchathiram ''Agni Natchathiram'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language masala film that was written and directed by Mani Ratnam. The film stars Prabhu, Karthik, Amala and newcomer Nirosha, with Vijayakumar, Jayachitra, Sumithra, Tara, S. N. Laksh ...

'' (1988) * '' Maappillai Sir'' (1988) * ''

Panakkaran ''Panakkaran'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by P. Vasu. A remake of the Hindi film '' Lawaaris'' (1981), it stars Rajinikanth and Gautami. The film was released on 14 January 1990, Pongal day, and ran for more t ...

'' (1989) * '' Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa'' (1989) * '' Meenakshi Thiruvilayadal'' (1989) * ''

Velai Kidaichuduchu ''Velai Kidaichuduchu'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language crime action film written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Sathyaraj and Gautami. It was released on 15 August 1990. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Assembly Rowdy'' (1991) ...

'' (1990) * ''

Naan Pudicha Mappillai ''Naan Pudicha Mappillai'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by V. Sekhar. The film stars Nizhalgal Ravi, Saranya Ponvannan and Aishwarya, with Janagaraj, Sumithra, Goundamani, Senthil, Vasu Vikram ...

'' (1991) * '' Nattai Thirudathey'' (1991) * ''

Chinna Thambi ''Chinna Thambi'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical drama film written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Prabhu as the titular character, an uneducated village simpleton and Khushbu as Nandini, a homeschooled wealthy gi ...

'' (1991) * ''

MGR Nagaril ''MGR Nagaril'' () is a 1991 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language comedy film directed by Alleppey Ashraf, starring Anand Babu and Sukanya (actress), Sukanya, with Vivek (actor), Vivek, Charle, Supergood Kannan, Pandiyan (actor), Pandiyan, Shan ...

'' (1991) * '' Pillai Paasam'' (1991) * '' Karpoora Mullai'' (1991) * '' Singaravelan'' (1992) * ''

Pandithurai ''Pandithurai'' is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manoj Kumar. The film stars Prabhu and Khushbu. It was released on 15 January 1992, and completed a 100-day run. The film was remade in Telugu as '' Bava Bavamaridi'' (1993), in H ...

'' (1992) * '' Sathyam Adhu Nitchayam'' (1992) * '' Idhu Namma Bhoomi'' (1992) * '' Kattalai'' (1993) * ''

Enga Muthalali ''Enga Muthalali'' () is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Liaquat Ali Khan. The film stars Vijayakanth and Kasthuri. It was released on 13 November 1993. Plot Vijayaragunatha Reddy, a compassionate landlord and village chi ...

'' (1993) * '' Maravan'' (1993) * ''

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'' (1993) * '' Pagaivan'' (1997) * '' Arasiyal'' (1997) * ''

Unnudan ''Unnudan'' () is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Balu. The film stars Murali and Kausalya, while Vivek and Manivannan play supporting roles. It was released on 18 October 1998. Plot Santhosh run ...

'' (1998) * '' Kallazhagar'' (1999) * ''

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'' (1999) * '' Vadagupatti Maapillai'' (2001) * ''

Saamy ''Saamy'' ( God) is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Hari and produced by Pushpa Kandasamy under the banner of Kavithalayaa Productions and presented by K. Balachander. The film stars Vikram in the main lead r ...

'' (2003) * ''

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'' (2006) * '' Thullal'' (2007) * '' Veerappu'' (2007) * '' Indiralohathil Na Azhagappan'' (2008) * ''

Singam ''Singam'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Hari. Produced by K. E. Gnanavel Raja's Studio Green and Reliance BIG Entertainment, ans distributed by Sun Pictures, it is the first installment in t ...

'' (2010) * ''

Singam 2 ''Singam II'' is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Hari. Produced by Prince Pictures, and distributed by 2D Entertainment, it is a sequel to ''Singam'' (2010) and the second installment in the ''Singam' ...

'' (2013) * ''

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'' (2013) * '' Veeram'' (2014) * ''

Muthina Kathirika ''Muthina Kathirika'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language Political fiction, political comedy film written and directed by Venkat Raghavan, on his directorial debut, and produced by Khushbu Sundar, Khushbu. A remake of the Malayala ...

'' (2016) * ''

Ilamai Oonjal ''Ilamai Oonjal'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Mangai Harirajan. The film features Namitha in the lead role, while actresses Kiran Rathod, Meghna Naidu, Keerthi Chawla, Shivani Grover and Arthi play piv ...

'' (2016) * ''

Singam 3 ''Si3'' (short for ''Singam 3'', ) is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Hari. Produced by Studio Green and Aadnah Arts, and distributed by Pen Studios, it is a sequel to ''Singam II'' (2013) and the t ...

'' (2017) * '' Saamy 2'' (2018) * '' Raajavamsam'' (2021) * ''

Valimai ''Valimai'' () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by H. Vinoth. It is produced by Boney Kapoor under Bayview Projects LLP in association with Zee Studios, as co-producer and distributor. The film stars ...

'' (2022)

Malayalam

* ''

Postmane Kananilla ''Postmane Kananilla'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, K. P. Ummer, Vijayasree and KPAC Lalitha. The film's score was composed by G. Devarajan. Cast *Prem Nazir * Krishnapillai * K ...

'' (1972) as Amrutham * '' Nirthasala'' (1972) as Sharada * ''

Theerthayathra ''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 ...

'' (1972) as Nangyarukutty * '' Thenaruvi'' (1973) as Ichira * ''

Nirmalyam ''Nirmalyam'' () is a 1973 Indian Malayalam-language film written and directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and stars P. J. Antony, Sumithra, and Ravi Menon. P. J. Antony won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 1974 for his performance as a ...

'' (1973) as Ammini * '' Nellu'' (1974) as Sephiya * ''

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'' (1974) * ''

Chandrakantham ''Chandrakantham'' is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sreekumaran Thampi and produced by Rajashilpi. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Balakrishnan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. S. Viswan ...

'' (1974) * '' Thumbolarcha'' (1974) as Thamara * '' Nagaram Sagaram'' (1974) * ''

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'' (1974) * ''Udayam Kizhakku Thanne'' (1974) * '' Chakravakam '' (1974) as Padmini * '' Madura Pathinezhu'' (1975) * '' Neela Ponman'' (1975) as Veluthamma * '' Manishada'' (1975) * ''

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'' (1976) * '' Vazhi Vilakku'' (1976) * '' Aruthu'' (1976) * '' Appoppan'' (1976) as Amminikutty * '' Neela Sari'' (1976) * '' Sakhakkale Munnoottu'' (1977) * '' Chakravarthini'' (1977) * ''Niraparayum Nilavilakkum'' (1977) * ''

Abhinivesham ''Abhinivesham'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by C. C. Baby and V. M. Chandi. The film stars Padmapriya, Ravikumar, Sumithra and Jayan in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. The film w ...

'' (1977) as Sindhu * ''Varadakshina'' (1977) * '' Njaan Njaan Maathram'' (1978) * '' Jalatharangam'' (1978) * ''Adikkadi'' (1978) * ''

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'' (1980) as Sindhu * '' Ivan Oru Simham'' (1982) * '' Piriyilla Naam'' (1984) as Sumathi * '' Muthodu Muthu'' (1984) as Malathi * ''

Ivide Ingane ''Ivide Ingane'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Ratheesh, Sukumaran, Seema and T. G. Ravi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Ratheesh as Jayan *Sukumaran as Market Raju * Seema ...

'' (1984) as Elsi * '' Amme Narayana'' (1984) as Ponni, Kannappa's wife * '' Swantham Sarika'' (1984) as Bharati * '' Kadamattathachan'' (1984) as Marykutti * '' Thacholi Thankappan'' (1984) as Sujatha * '' Ningalil Oru Sthree'' (1984) * '' Aarorumariyathe'' (1984) as Thulasi * ''

Aalkkoottathil Thaniye ''Aalkkoottathil Thaniye'' ) is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language drama film directed by I. V. Sasi, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and produced by Raju Mathew. It is based on the short story ''Swargam Thurakkunna Samayam'' by Nair. The film ...

'' (1984) as Seethalakshmi * ''Lakshamanarekha'' (1984) as Vilasini Menon * '' Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya'' (1985) as Sathi * '' Azhiyatha Bandhangal'' (1985) at Sulochana * ''

Eeran Sandhya ''Eeran Sandhya'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Jeassy and produced by Rajan Joseph. The film stars Mammootty, Shobana, Rahman and Jose Prakash. Plot Movie starts with a moody and serious Raju visiting a hill station ...

'' (1985) * ''

Akkachide Kunjuvava ''Akkacheyude Kunjuvava'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Sajan. The film stars Shobana, Jose Prakash, Ratheesh and Lalu Alex in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Johnson. This novel is published in powradhwani weekl ...

'' (1985) * ''

Snehicha Kuttathinu ''Snehicha Kuttathinu'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. K. Joseph and produced by T. K. Balachandran. The film stars Prem Nazir, Seema,Ratheesh, Santhosh and Shubha. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast ...

'' (1985) * ''

Ee Thanalil Ithiri Nerum ''Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram'' () is a 1985 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. G. Vishwambharan and produced by Hameed and K. T. Kunjumon. The film stars Mammootty, Rahman, Shobana, Thilakan and Adoor Bhasi. The film's musical score is by S ...

'' (1985) * '' Sannaham'' (1985) * '' Achuvettante Veedu'' (1987) as Beena * ''Onnam Maanm Poomaanam'' (1987) as Sasi's wife * '' Ulsavapittennu'' (1989) as Ettathi * ''

Ente Sooryaputhrikku ''Ente Sooryaputhrikku'' () is a 1991 Indian Malayalam-language drama film written and directed by Fazil. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Amala, and Srividya. It was simultaneously shot in Tamil as '' Karpoora Mullai'', with Raja replacing Gopi. ...

'' (1991) as Dr. Srinivas's mother * '' Daivathinte Makan'' (2000) as Janaki * ''

Saphalam ''Saphalam'' is a 2003 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Asok R. Nath and produced by V. Anil Thomas. The film stars Manoj K. Jayan, Balachandra Menon, Sumithra and Umashankari in lead roles. The film had musical score by Jassie Gift and Ram ...

'' (2003) as Subhadra * '' Calcutta News'' (2008) * ''

Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu ''Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu'' (English: ''Wife: One, Children: Three'') is a 2009 Malayalam film directed by Rajasenan and starring Rajasenan and Sithara. This is Rajasenan's debut film as a lead actor. Plot Chandramohan Thampi has never bee ...

'' (2009) as Saraswathiamma * ''Vaidooryam'' (2012) as Sujatha * ''Monayi Angane Aanayi'' (2014) as Maya's mother * ''Village Guys'' (2015)

Kannada

* '' Mugiyada Kathe'' (1976) * ''

Makkala Sainya ''Mazhalai Pattalam'' ( ) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language children's film simultaneously filmed in Kannada as ''Makkala Sainya'' ( ). The directorial debut of Lakshmi, it stars Vishnuvardhan and Sumithra. The story is based on the 1968 film ' ...

'' (1980) * ''Rajeshwari'' (1981) * '' Asambhava'' (1985) * ''

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'' (1986) * '' Ravi Moodi Banda'' (1986) * '' Mr. Raja'' (1987) * '' Sathyam Shivam Sundaram'' (1987) as Janaki * '' Ondagi Balu'' (1989) * ''Sididedda Gandu'' (1990) * ''

Ramachaari ''Ramachaari'' is a 1991 Indian Kannada-language film directed by D. Rajendra Babu and produced by N. Veeraswamy. It starred Ravichandran and Malashri. The music was composed by Hamsalekha. The film, a remake of Tamil film '' Chinna Thambi'' ( ...

'' (1991) * '' Gopi Krishna'' (1992) * ''

Guru Brahma ''Guru Brahma'' (Kannada: ಗುರು ಬ್ರಹ್ಮ) is a 1992 Indian Kannada film, directed by Veerappa Maralavadi and produced by Bhanu. The film stars V. Ravichandran, Sukanya, Lokesh and Sumithra in lead roles. The film had musical ...

'' (1992) * '' Sri Ramachandra'' (1992) * ''Ranjitha'' (1993) * ''

Ananda Jyothi ''Ananda Jyothi'' is a 1993 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Chi. Datta Raj and based on the novel ''Maangalya Maale'' by Kakolu Saroja Rao. The film starred Shiva Rajkumar and Sudharani. The film had a musical score by ...

'' (1993) * ''Adhipathi'' (1994) * ''Jenina Hole'' (1997) * ''

Cheluva ''Cheluva'' is a 1997 Kannada comedy-drama film directed and enacted by V. Ravichandran in dual roles. The rest of the cast includes Meena, Gautami and Tiger Prabhakar among others. The film is a remake of Telugu film '' Hello Brother'' which ...

'' (1997) * '' Kurubana Rani'' (1998) * '' Mangalyam Tantunanena'' (1998) * ''

Shanti Shanti Shanti ''Shanti Shanti Shanti'' is a 1998 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Srinivas. The film starred Abbas, Madhavan, Prakash Raj, Prema, Avni Vasa, and Satish Shah in leading roles. During production, the film became known fo ...

'' (1998) * ''Jaidev'' (1998) * '' Premotsava'' (1999) * '' O Premave'' (1999) * '' Chora Chittha Chora'' (1999) * ''Chamundi'' (2000) * ''Mr. Harishchandra'' (2001) * ''

Maduve Aagona Baa ''Maduve Aagona Baa'' () is 2001 Kannada-language film starring Shivarajkumar, Laya, and Shilpi. It was a remake of Telugu film '' Pellichesukundam '' (1997) Plot The film is about a rape victim sheltered by a kind hearted businessman who hap ...

'' (2001) * ''

Dhumm ''Dhumm'' is a 2002 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by M. S. Ramesh, starring Sudeep and Rakshita. The film features background score and soundtrack composed by Gurukiran and lyrics by Kaviraj and V. Nagendra Prasad. The fil ...

'' (2002) * ''

Dhruva Dhruva (Sanskrit: ध्रुव, , Literal translation, lit. "''unshakeable, immovable, fixed or eternal"'') was an Asceticism, ascetic devotee of Vishnu mentioned in the Vishnu Purana and the Bhagavata Purana. The Sanskrit term ''dhruva na ...

'' (2002) * '' Appu'' (2002) * ''

Neenandre Ishta ''Neenandre Ishta'' () is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by B. Mallesh starring Darshan, Harish Raj, Malavika and Akhila. Plot Cast Production Aishwarya played a negative role in this film. She worked on ...

'' (2003) * '' Sri Ram'' (2003) * '' Abhi'' (2003) * '' Annavru'' (2003) * ''

Sahukara ''Sahukara'' is a 2004 Indian Kannada-language masala film directed by Om Prakash Rao and produced by K. Manju. It stars Vishnuvardhan, V. Ravichandran, Shashikumar, Rambha, and Anu Prabhakar. It was a remake of the Tamil film '' Muthu'' (1 ...

'' (2004) * ''Pakkadmane Hudugi'' (2004) * '' Sarvabhouma'' (2004) * ''Mellusire Savigana'' (2004) * ''

Auto Shankar Gowri Shankar (21 January 1954 – 27 April 1995), better known as 'Auto' Shankar, was an Indian criminal, murderer and gangster from Tamil Nadu, who was active in Chennai throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Early and personal life Shankar was ...

'' (2005) * '' Sye'' (2005) * ''Encounter Dayanayak'' (2005) * '' Uppi Dada M.B.B.S.'' (2005) * ''

Rishi In Indian religions, a ''rishi'' ( ) is an accomplished and enlightened person. They find mention in various Vedic texts. Rishis are believed to have composed hymns of the Vedas. The Post-Vedic tradition of Hinduism regards the rishis as "gre ...

'' (2005) * '' Annavru'' (2006) * '' Ajay'' (2007) * '' Milana'' (2007) * ''

Chamundi Chamunda (, ), also known as Chamundeshwari, Chamundi or Charchika, is a fearsome form of Chandi, the Hindu mother goddess, Mahadevi and is one of the seven Matrikas.Wangu p.72 She is also one of the chief Yoginis, a group of sixty-four or ei ...

'' (2007) * '' Mussanje Maathu'' (2008) * ''

Gokula Veer Gokula Jat (died 1 January 1670), also known as Gokul Dev, was a zamindar and chieftain who led a rebellion against the Mughal Empire during the reign of emperor Aurangzeb in the late 17th century. Gokula emerged as a symbol of resistanc ...

'' (2009) * '' Jackie'' (2010) * '' Prema Chandrama'' (2011) * ''

'' (2013) * ''

Myna The mynas (; also spelled mynah) are a group of birds in the starling family (Sturnidae). This is a group of passerine birds which are native to Iran and Southern Asia, especially Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lan ...

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Brahma Brahma (, ) is a Hindu god, referred to as "the Creator" within the Trimurti, the triple deity, trinity of Para Brahman, supreme divinity that includes Vishnu and Shiva.Jan Gonda (1969)The Hindu Trinity, Anthropos, Bd 63/64, H 1/2, pp. 212– ...

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Endendigu ''Endendigu'' () is a 2015 Indian Kannada romantic thriller film written directed by Imran Sardhariya, and stars Ajay Rao and Radhika Pandit in the lead roles. The supporting cast features Shanthamma, Ashok, Kalyani Raju, Pavitra Lokesh, Tabl ...

'' (2015) * ''

Boxer Boxer most commonly refers to: *Boxer (boxing), a competitor in the sport of boxing * Boxer (dog), a breed of dog Boxer or boxers may also refer to: Animal kingdom * Boxer crab * Boxer shrimp, a small group of decapod crustaceans * Boxer snipe ee ...

'' (2015) * '' Chamak'' (2017) * '' Tarak''(2017)

Telugu

* ''Andala Ramudu'' (1973) * ''Challani talli'' (1975) * ''Jaruguthunna Katha'' (1977) * ''Vaaralabbai'' (1981) * '' Manasa Veena'' (1984) * ''Sravana Sandhya'' (1986) as Dr. Lalitha * '' Brahma Rudrulu'' (1986) * '' Trimurtulu'' (1987) * '' Sardar Krishnama Naidu'' (1987) as Vasantha * '' Aha Naa-Pellanta!'' (1987) * '' Vijetha Vikram'' (1987) * '' Rudraveena'' (1988) * '' Geethanjali'' (1989) * '' Bobbili Raja'' (1990) * '' Bujji Gadi Babai'' (1990) * ''Adavilo Anna'' (1997) * ''

Pelli Chesukundam ''Pelli Chesukundam'' () is a 1997 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Muthyala Subbaiah, produced by C. Venkat Raju and G. Siva Raju under Geeta Chitra International. It stars Venkatesh, Soundarya and Laila, with music composed by Koti. ...

'' (1997) * ''Manasichi Choodu'' (1998) * ''

Samarasimha Reddy ''Samarasimha Reddy'' is a 1999 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by B. Gopal and produced by Chengala Venkat Rao. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna in the title role alongside Anjala Zaveri, Simran, Sanghavi, with music com ...

'' (1999) * ''

Bhalevadivi Basu ''Bhalevadivi Basu'' is a 2001 Indian Telugu-language action comedy film directed by P. A. Arun Prasad. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Anjala Zhaveri, and Shilpa Shetty, with music composed by Mani Sharma. The film was produced by Sivalenka ...

'' (2001) * '' Santosham'' (2002) * '' Jai Chiranjeeva '' (2005) * ''

Super Super may refer to: Computing * SUPER (computer program), or Simplified Universal Player Encoder & Renderer, a video converter/player * Super (computer science), a keyword in object-oriented programming languages * Super key (keyboard butto ...

'' (2005) * '' Raraju'' (2006) * ''

Ganesh Ganesha or Ganesh (, , ), also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka and Pillaiyar, is one of the best-known and most worshipped Deva (Hinduism), deities in the Hindu deities, Hindu pantheon and is the Supreme God in the Ganapatya sect. His depictions ...

'' (2009) * '' Poola Rangadu'' (2012) * ''

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Power Power may refer to: Common meanings * Power (physics), meaning "rate of doing work" ** Engine power, the power put out by an engine ** Electric power, a type of energy * Power (social and political), the ability to influence people or events Math ...

'' (2014) * '' Prematho Mee Karthik'' (2017) * ''

Ammammagarillu ''Ammammagarillu'' () is a 2018 Telugu comedy drama film directed by Sundar Surya. The film stars Naga Shaurya and Shamili with Sumithra as the grandmother (''ammamma''). Plot Twenty years ago the family of Ravi Babu (Rao Ramesh) and his bro ...

'' (2018) * ''

Entha Manchivaadavuraa ''Entha Manchivaadavuraa'' () is a 2020 Indian Telugu-language action drama film directed by Satish Vegesna. It is an official remake of Gujarati film ''Oxygen'' (2018 film). The film stars Kalyan Ram and Mehreen Pirzada, with the music compos ...

'' (2020)

Television

* Micro Thodar Macro Sinthanaigal - Plastic Vizhuthugal

References

External links

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Sumithra at MSI
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sumithra Indian film actresses Actresses in Telugu cinema Living people Actresses from Thrissur Actresses in Malayalam cinema Actresses in Kannada cinema Actresses in Tamil cinema Place of birth missing (living people) 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses in Tamil television Year of birth missing (living people) 1953 births