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Nirmalamma

Nirmalamma

Actor · Died February 19, 2009, aged 88 · Machilipatnam, Madras Presidency, British India

Nirmalamma was born in 1920 in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. She was an actress, known for Killer (1992), Thalapathi (1991) and Manthrigari Viyyankudu (1983). She died on 19 February 2009 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Biography from IMDb.

Born
July 18, 1920
Died
February 19, 2009 (aged 88)
From
Machilipatnam, Madras Presidency, British India
Works as
Actor
Titles
12 on Motif · 66 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 39 days to Oct 28Down 26% in 30 days

What are Nirmalamma's films like?

Across their 9 Motif titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama4 titlesTypical Motif score: 96th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Motif score: 71st percentile
: browse their Comedy movies

Their Motif films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Motif 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
28%
Morality
25%
Society
21%
Self
16%
Power
10%
Family bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTradition vs change2 titles, browse their movies with this themePrejudice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 1 · Dark 4

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 4 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 2

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 3 · Charged 1 · Intense 5

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

Steady 3 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 0

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

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 1 · Funny 2

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

A split, not a type: Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 3 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 4 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 1

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 4 · Affecting 1 · Heavy 4

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

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role
  • Mentoras Mahalakshmi (Vyjayanthi's grand mother) in Karthavyam (1990)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
4
Melancholic
3
Warm
2
Hopeful
3
Joyful
2
Other
8

How their films linger

Feel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet4
  • Tragic1

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 Nirmalamma's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 10 of their 12 Motif titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Nirmalamma's titles on Motif; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Motif score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks.

Filmography

66 credits, 12 with a Motif page.

  • Kodanda Ramudu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Seetharama Raju (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    as Basavaraju's Grand Mother

  • Sneham Kosam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Pelli Peetalu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Maa Ayana Bangaram (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Egire Paavurama (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1997)

    as Jyothi's Grandmother; Siva's Mother

  • Subha Sankalpam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Oru Oorla Oru Rajakumari (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Pekata Paparao (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    as Ramanamma

  • Mayalodu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    as Veera Babu's Granny

  • Kalaignan (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1993)

    as Dr. Prabhavathy

  • Sundara Kanda (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Aa Okkati Adakku (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Prema Sikharam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    as Prashanth's grandmother

  • Chinarayudu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Raat(1992)

    as Old Lady

    Motif score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Aapathbandavudu(1992)

    Actor

    Motif score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Thalapathi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    as Surya's Foster Mother

  • Mamagaru (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    as Kantamma

  • Coolie No. 1 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Karthavyam(1990)

    Actor

    Motif score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Siva (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1989)

    as Malli's Mother

  • Varasudochadu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Khaidi No.786 (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Chinnodu Peddodu(1988)

    Actor

    Motif score: 39th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Aakhari Poratam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Vishwanatha Nayakudu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    as Soudamini

  • Naku Pellam Kavali (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Makutamleni Maharaju (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    as Kanthamma

  • Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Recording Dance Troupe (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1987)

    as Paadi Sundaramma

  • Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Nireekshana (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Swathi Muthyam(1986)

    as Sivayya's Grandmother

    Motif score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Samsaram O Sangeetham (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Mayuri (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    as Grandmother of Mayuri

  • Babai Abbai(1984)

    Actor

    Motif score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Illale Devatha (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1985)

    as Doddamma

  • Rustum (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Kanchu Kaagada (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Hero (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Sangarshana (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Ramarajyamlo Bheemaraju (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Maga Maharaju (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Kirayi Kotigadu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    as Parvathamma

  • Oorantha Sankranthi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1983)

    as Durga's Bamma

  • Kalavaari Samsaram (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Subhalekha (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Patnam Vachina Pativrathalu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Nenu Maa Aavida (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Raaja Paarvai(1981)

    Actor

    Motif score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Mosagadu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Sankarabharanam(1980)

    as Bamma

    Motif score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Padaharella Vayasu(1978)

    as Gangamma

    Motif score: 89th percentile of all films

  • Yamagola(1977)

    as Santhamma

    Motif score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Siri Siri Muvva (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Eduruleni Manishi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Jeevana Jyoti(1975)

    as Vasu's mother

    Motif score: 80th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mangalya Bhagyam (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Koduku Kodalu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)

    as Rangamma

  • Kalam Marindi (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1972)

    as Shanti's aunt

  • Naa Thammudu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Thirumalai Thenkumari (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Chitti Chellelu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1970)

    as Subbamma

  • Manase Mandiram(1966)

    as Uma's Mother

  • Kula Gotralu (not in the Motif catalog yet)(1962)

    as Santhamma

Career shape

Star power in the 48th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 65 titles from 1962 to 2000.

Biggest box office

Swathi Muthyam (1986)

$2.9K worldwide

Highest rated

Sankarabharanam (1980)

Motif 99th

Most popular right now

Chinnodu Peddodu (1988)

Film career

  • 1989Screen debut· Siva

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting65 of 65: 65 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Motif score83rd

By decade

1960s2 · acting1970s11 · acting1980s32 · acting1990s19 · acting2000s1 · 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 Motif score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on Motif, shown from 5 scored.

How do Nirmalamma's films land?

Their typical Motif film has a Motif score in the 86th percentile, the median of the 11 of 12 with a score; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 84th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

84thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

82ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

22ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Motif score across 11 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up9
  • 50th to 74th1
  • 25th to 49th1

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 11 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Jeevana Jyoti (1975)

95th percentile spread · 23% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Sankarabharanam (1980)

Motif 99th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the acting 88/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 91, detractors 25. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on Motif; 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 Motif score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their Motif 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 Nirmalamma work with?

People who share at least 2 of Nirmalamma's Motif titles, grouped by what they did on them; K. Viswanath shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers

Producers