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Philomina

Actor · Died January 2, 2006, aged 80

Philomina was a veteran Malayalam film actress. She had acted in more than 750 films in her career. She played mostly character and comedy roles, besides that of grandmother and mother. Like most actors Philomina had cut her acting teeth on the stage. This experience stood her in good stead when she was offered her first film role. The character of Anappara Achamma in Godfather is acknowledged to be one of the powerful roles ever in Malayalam cinema. Philomina's histrionic skills won her many hearts and fans. Philomina had that uncanny ability to slip into the skin of any character. She could be a scheming shrew, make you roar in laughter or bring a lump in your throat. Philomina was one of those actors who made an impact even in a cameo.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 1, 1926
Died
January 2, 2006 (aged 80)
Works as
Actor
Titles
11 on MovieCove · 133 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 23% in 30 days

What are Philomina's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 43rd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 81st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama 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
36%
Self
23%
Morality
15%
Society
8%
Power
7%
Survival
7%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 8 · Stylized 0 · Heightened 0

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 2 · Intense 3

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

Steady 5 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 1

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

Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 3

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

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 4 · 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 4 · Engaged 4 · Full focus 0

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 2 · Heavy 2

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

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

1 analyzed role
  • Threshold guardianas Aanappara Achamma in Godfather (1991)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
3
Joyful
3
Melancholic
3
Absurd
3
Romantic
2
Other
5

How their films linger

Feel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet1
  • Tragic2
  • 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 Philomina's films?

As of October 24, 2026, all 11 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Philomina's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted.

Filmography

133 credits, 11 with a MovieCove page.

  • Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Muthu's grandmother

  • Onnam Ragam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Ladies & Gentlemen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Korappan the Great (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as American Achayathi

  • Aanamuttathe Aangalamar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Dakshayaniyamma

  • Mister Butler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Radhika's Grandmother

  • Ee Mazha Then Mazha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Bharya Veettil Paramasukham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Amma Ammayiamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Narayaniyamma

  • Kusruthi Kuruppu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Malayalamaasam Chingam Onninu... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Vanarasena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Sarkar Saramma

  • Excuse Me Ethu Collegila? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Mariyamma

  • The Porter (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Muthassi

  • Mayoora Nritham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Margerett

  • Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Thumboli Kadappuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Chanchamma

  • Kalyanji Anandji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Chettathi

  • Kusruthikaatu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Chakoram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Amminiyamma

  • Kadal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Bhaagyavaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Vardhakya Puranam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Odanavattom Omana

  • Manathe Kottaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Dileep's mother

  • Pravachakan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • O' Faby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Mary

  • Uppukandam Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Kunjannamma

  • Koushalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Mariya chedathi

  • Venkalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Grandmother

  • Congratulations Miss Anitha Menon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Kalyaniyamma

  • Ponnaranthottathe Rajavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Nanithalla

  • Vietnam Colony (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Suhra Bai

  • Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Neelakurukkan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • My Dear Muthachan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Kunjamma

  • Kunukkitta Kozhi(1992)

    as Indumathy's Grandma

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • Kasarkode Khaderbhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Thandamma

  • Snehasagaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Mimics Parade(1991)

    as Thandamma

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Godfather(1991)

    as Aanappara Achamma

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Mookkillarajyathu(1991)

    as Insane Lady

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Uncle Bun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Gloria Therathi

  • Kalari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Janaki

  • Ulladakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Hospital Attandant

  • Kakkathollayiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Pookkalam Varavayi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Akkamma

  • Souhrudam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Kathrina

  • Ennum Nanmakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Amina Tailors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Innathe Program (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Bhargavikutty Amma

  • Kankettu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

  • Njan Gandharvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Bhama's Grandmother

  • Parallel College(1991)

    as Rahelamma

    Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Maala Yogam(1990)

    as Mary

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as God Woman

  • Kouthuka Varthakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Rose Mary's grand mother

  • Gajakesariyogam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Philipose's Mother

  • Kalikkalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Janakiyamma

  • In Harihar Nagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Maya's grandmother

  • Purappadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Dr. Pasupathy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Kunjulakshmi

  • Thalayana Manthram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Paru Ammayi

  • Mazhavilkavadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Velayudhankutty's Grandmother

  • Ulsavapittennu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Muthassi

  • Mahayanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Janamma

  • Artham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as house owner

  • Kireedam(1989)

    as Muthashi

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Kunju Lakshmi's Grandmother

  • Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Pradeshika Vaarthakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Bhaskaran's mother

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

    as Prabhakaran Thampi's Mother

  • Sangham(1988)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Kudumba Puranam(1988)

    as Kunjamma

    Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films

  • Oru Muthassi Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    as Sister

  • Ice Cream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Kunjannamma

  • Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Kathodu Kathoram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Old Woman

  • Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Rosy

  • Manya Mahajanangale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Ayisha

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

    as Bharathiyamma

  • Mangalam Nerunnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • NH 47 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Sudhakaran's mother

  • Manasariyathe(1984)

    as Sankaran's Mother

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

  • Aa Raathri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Abdu's Mother

  • Mansoru Maha Samudram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

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

    as Naseema's mother

  • Chatta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Mother of Kaala Velu

  • Abhinayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Bhargavi

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

    Actor

  • Lisa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Lakshmi's mother

  • Vayanadan Thampan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Mattoli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Kalyani

  • Ee Manohara Theeram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Nirakudam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Thiruvonam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Chattambi Kalyani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Pathumma Beegam

  • Poonthenaruvi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Achamma

  • Trimurti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Hairstylist

  • Kaapalika (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Achani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Mariammam

  • Bhadradeepam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Rajani's mother

  • Padmavyooham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Sakthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Theerthayathra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Ammukuttyamma

  • Postmane Kananilla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Lakshyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Achanum Bappayum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Pullimaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Manthrakodi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Grand Mother

  • Aaradimanninte Janmi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Vishalakshi Amma

  • Inquilab Zindabad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Narayani

  • Thapaswini (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Aabhijathyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Anubhavangal Palichakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Kochunni's wife

  • Raakuyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Kuttyedathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Narayani

  • Priya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Olavum Theeravum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Beevaathu

  • Iruttinte Athmavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Meenakshi Amma

  • Anarkali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Anaarkkali's Mother

  • Kalyaana Rathriyil? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Madhavi Amma

  • Chemmeen(1965)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

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

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 70th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 133 titles from 1964 to 2003.

Biggest box office

Kireedam (1989)

$184K worldwide

Highest rated

Kireedam (1989)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Godfather (1991)

Film career

  • 1988Screen debut· Pattanapravesham

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting132 of 133: 132 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score57thOther crew1 of 133: 1 only other crew, 0 with another role

By decade

1960s5 · acting1970s30 · 29 acting · 1 crew1980s31 · acting1990s60 · acting2000s7 · 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 Philomina's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 57th percentile, the median of all 11; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 49th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

65thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

11thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 11 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 11 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Universally Panned1
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed1

Most divisive · actor

Manasariyathe (1984)

91st percentile spread · 33% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Kireedam (1989)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 88/100 in their films, across 3 reviewed titles; fans 89, detractors 55. 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 Philomina work with?

People who share at least 2 of Philomina's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jagadish shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors