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Ambika

Ambika

Actor · Born August 16, 1962 (64) · Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Ambika is an Indian film actress of the South Indian film industry. Her sister Radha was also an actress. Both of them acted in a number of south Indian films in 80s and they have a movie studio called "ARS Studios".

Biography from TMDB.

Born
August 16, 1962 (64)
From
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
21 on MovieCove · 181 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 78% in 30 days

What are Ambika's films like?

Across their 18 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Action8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Drama7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 36th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 79th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
50%
Morality
24%
Self
9%
Power
9%
Survival
3%
Society
3%
Ideas
2%
Family bonds9 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 18 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 10 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 2

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 13 · Intense 5

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 8 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 1

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 8 · Some laughs 9 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 7 · Even-paced 11 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 12 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 18 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 4 of 8 analyzed roles.

Ally
4 of 8
Threshold guardian
2 of 8
Mentor
1 of 8
Herald
1 of 8
Show the 8 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
11
Melancholic
7
Hopeful
4
Romantic
5
Bittersweet
4
Other
12

How their films linger

Feel-good8 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful9 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy6
  • Bittersweet10
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Ambika's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 18 of their 21 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

  • Eros Now16 titles

Subscription and free streaming for Ambika's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

181 credits, 21 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Saaraa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Chellamal

  • Super Senior Heroes(2022)

    as Mrs. S

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ullasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Mary Teacher

  • Sathyam Mathrame Bodhippikku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Kalidasa Kannada Meshtru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • 100% Kaadhal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Actor

  • Traffic Ramasamy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Judge

  • Shirk (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Ennama Katha Vuduranga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Idhu Enna Maayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Arun's Mother

  • She Taxi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Joe's Mother

  • Mili (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Mercy

  • Aamayum Muyalum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Kadambari,

  • Jigarthanda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Saraswathi

  • To Noora with Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Actor

  • Polytechnic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Paulys Mother

  • Yakshi, Faithfully Yours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Antharjanam

  • Ullam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Avan Ivan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Marayamma

  • Uthama Puthiran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Sivakaami

  • Sadgamaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Gauri Sudhakaran

  • Thanthonni(2010)

    as Vadakanveetil Katrina

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Angel John (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Mary Joseph

  • Vairam: Fight for Justice(2009)

    as Magistrate

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Kana Kanmani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Doctor

  • Mariyadhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Alamelu

  • Hareendran Oru Nishkalankan? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Hareendran's mother

  • Vel(2007)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Backwaters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Policeman's wife

  • Mazhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Pandippada(2005)

    as Mallika

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Annorikkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Super Da (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Vijaya Simha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Ottran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Nandhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Nagarahavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Kondaveeti Simhasanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Actor

  • Alli Arjuna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Savithri's Mother

  • Kanasugara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Piriyadha Varam Vendum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Nithi Mother

  • Swayamvarapandhal(2000)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Varnakkazhchakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Simmasanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Annapoorani

  • Vallarasu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Anjali's mother

  • Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram(2000)

    as Nandhini

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Time (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Iraniyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Niram(1999)

    as Baby

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Poo Parikka Varugirom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Priya's mother

  • Jodi(1999)

    as Sneha Varadharajan

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Amarkalam(1999)

    as Sharadha

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Poovellam Kettuppar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Nirmala Bharathi

  • Anantha Poongattre... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Udayapuram Sulthan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Malavika Thampuratty

  • Neti Gandhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Kadhal Kavithai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Vishwa's mother

  • Uyirodu Uyiraga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • En Uyir Nee Thaane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen(1998)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Sandhippoma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Periya Manushan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Sivagami

  • Arunachalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Meenakshiyammal (Special appearance)

  • Maa Nanna Ki Pelli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Hongkongnalli Agent Amar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Asha

  • Dharmathma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Pattanapravesham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Shobha

  • Vijaya Khadga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Kudumba Puranam(1988)

    as Geetha

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Kan Simmittum Neram(1988)

    as Lakshmi

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ayitham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Bhama

  • Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Sivakami

  • Ganam Courtar Avargale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Anna Nagar Mudhal Theru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thadikal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Rendum Rendum Anju (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Aapadbandhava (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Ivargal Varungala Thoongal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Swathi Thirunal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Jeevana Jyothi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Geetha

  • Vazhiyorakkazhchakal(1987)

    as Sridevi

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • Digvijaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Asha/Radha

  • Irupatham Noottandu(1987)

    as Aswathy Varma

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Makkal En Pakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Aalappirandhavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Velundu Vinaiyillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Muthukkal Moondru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Bazar Bheema (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Kaadhal Parisu(1987)

    as Malini

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films

  • Poorna Chandra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Kumuda

  • Ezhuthappurangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Vimala

  • Veeran Veluthampi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Bete (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Maaveeran(1986)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Thazhuvatha Kaigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Rajavinte Makan(1986)

    as Nancy

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Manakanakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Isai Paadum Thendral (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Kalyani

  • Vikram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Vikram's Wife

  • Naanum Oru Thozhilali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Malarum Kiliyum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Thulasi

  • Sathkara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Rasigan Oru Rasigai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Mr. Bharath(1986)

    as Uma

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Kanmaniye Pesu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Padikkadavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Mary

  • Puthiya Theerpu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Idhaya Kovil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Gauri

  • Sri Raghavendrar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Aparajita

  • Unakkaga Oru Roja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Iniyum Kadha Thudarum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Mary

  • Engal Kural (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Puzhayozhukum Vazhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Uyarndha Ullam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Thandanai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Oru Nokku Kanan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Maya

  • Archana Aaradhana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Archana

  • Chaduranga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Amara Jyothi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Naan Sigappu Manithan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Uma

  • Kaakki Sattai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Uma

  • En Selvame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Pournami Alaigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Radha

  • Puthiya Sagaptham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Pralayanthaka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Mooru Janma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Anbulla Rajanikant(1984)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Nerupukkul Eeram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Onde Raktha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Ambigai Neyril Vandhaal(1984)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Vaazhkai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Naan Paadum Paadal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Shyamala Gowri

  • Tharaasu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Naane Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Asha

  • Thangamadi Thangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Thiruppam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Apoorva Sangama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Tara

  • Vellai Roja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Marakkillorikkalum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Suma

  • Hasida Hebbuli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Raagangal Maaruvathillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Bones (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Priyamvada Rajashekharan

  • Rajakumar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Devi

  • Adhyathe Anuragam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Syamala

  • Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Priya

  • Chakravyuha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Asha

  • Avala Neralu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Jothi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Theeram Thedunna Thira (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Jayalakshmi

  • Enikku Vishakunnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Shantha

  • Eradu Nakshatragalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Thoongadha Kannendru Onru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Devi

  • Anuraagakkodathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Pooviriyum Pulari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Chalisuva Modagalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Sheela

  • Enkeyo Ketta Kural (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Sakalakala Vallavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Geetha

  • Kelkatha Sabdam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Jayanthi

  • Garuda Saukiyama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Radha

  • Vazhvey Maayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Sandhiya

  • Olangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Rita

  • Andha 7 Naatkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Archana Teacher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Prema Mandiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Hema

  • Kadal Meengal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Maniyanpilla Adhava Maniyanpilla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Asthamikkatha Pakalukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Raji

  • Vaiki Vanna Vasantham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Anthappuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Meen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Akalangalil Abhayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Yamuna

  • Angaadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Ayisha

  • Dooram Arike (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Shirley

  • Chakkalathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Azhagammai

  • Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Shyamala

  • Neelathamara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Kunjimalu

  • Sabarimala Shri Dharmasastha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Kutti Kuppayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 71st percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 181 titles from 1964 to 2025; peak year 1988.

Biggest box office

Vel (2007)

$982K worldwide

Highest rated

Irupatham Noottandu (1987)

Midcredits 94th

Most popular right now

Pandippada (2005)

Film career

19642025

Peak 1988 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1988Screen debut· Pattanapravesham

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting181 of 181: 181 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score55th

By decade

1960s1 · acting1970s4 · acting1980s111 · acting1990s18 · acting2000s24 · acting2010s19 · acting2020s4 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Ambika's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 55th percentile, the median of all 21; across their 18 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 60th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Approval · how many liked their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Reach · how many have seen their films

27thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Midcredits score across 21 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th6
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

11 of their 21 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed11

Most divisive · actor

Maaveeran (1986)

87th percentile spread · 30% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Irupatham Noottandu (1987)

Midcredits 94th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 74/100 in their films, across 6 reviewed titles; fans 77, detractors 20. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Ambika work with?

People who share at least 2 of Ambika's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ilaiyaraaja shares the most, 5.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and cinematographers