Sukumari

Actor · Died March 26, 2013, aged 72 · Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India

Sukumari was an Indian film actress who primarily acted in Malayalam and Tamil films. She had been acting since she was 10 years old and has acted in various roles. The total number of her films is presumed to be more than 3000. In 2003, she was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India for her contributions towards the arts. And she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Namma Gramam(2010).

Biography from TMDB.

Born: October 6, 1940
Died: March 26, 2013 (aged 72)
From: Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India
Works as: Actor
Titles: 50 on MovieCove · 524 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 23% in 30 days

What are Sukumari's films like?

Across their 43 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

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

51%

Morality

17%

Self

12%

Survival

Power

Society

Ideas

Family bonds18 Romantic love15 Friendship11 Justice6 Deception6 Survival5 Identity4 Ambition3

What they feel like to watch

their average across 43 films

ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category

Earnest

Tone · Sincerity

ironicearnest

Ironic 0 · Wry 1 · Earnest 41

Serious

Tone · Weight

lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 21 · Serious 9 · Dark 13

Grounded

Tone · Style

naturalisticheightened

Grounded 37 · Stylized 6 · Heightened 0

Charged

Feel · Intensity

gentleintense

Gentle 16 · Charged 18 · Intense 9

Steady

Feel · Swings

steadyswings

Steady 25 · Shifting 16 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs

Feel · Humor

noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 17 · Some laughs 12 · Funny 14

Even-paced

Demand · Pace

slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 25 · Even-paced 18 · Relentless 0

Casual

Demand · Attention

casualfull focus

Casual 26 · Engaged 14 · Full focus 3

Affecting

Demand · Emotional cost

easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 17 · Affecting 12 · Heavy 14

Resolved

Demand · Resolution

resolvedambiguous

Resolved 38 · Open-ended 4 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

5 analyzed roles

Usually the Shapeshifter: 2 of 5 analyzed roles.

Shapeshifter

2 of 5

Shadow

1 of 5

Ally

1 of 5

Threshold guardian

1 of 5

Shapeshifteras Thilakavathy in Pudhu Kavithai (1982)
Shadowas Thilakavathy in Pudhu Kavithai (1982)
Allyas Sukumari in Parannu Parannu Parannu (1984)
Threshold guardianas Revathi (Sukumari) in Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984)
Shapeshifteras Dick Ammayi in Boeing Boeing (1985)

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense

Joyful

Melancholic

Romantic

Bittersweet

Other

How their films linger

Feel-good21 Fun13 Bittersweet13 Hopeful12 Devastating10 Wistful5

How their films end · 1 with a twist

Happy19
Bittersweet15
Tragic7
Ambiguous2

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 Sukumari's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 46 of their 50 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

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

Filmography

524 credits, 50 with a MovieCove page; 2 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

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Mayapuri 3D (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)
Actor
Mannar Mathai Speaking 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
Actor
August Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Bhagavati Amma
Ayal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Actor
Hotel California (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Rafeeq's Mother
Progress Report (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Actor
SIM (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Actor
Immanuel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Khadeejumma
Rebecca Uthup Kizhakkemala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Annamma
David and Goliath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Kurisamma
Black Butterfly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Old orphan lady who was cared by Reena
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
as Surekha's grandmother
Breaking News Live (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)
Actor
Karmayodha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Maddy's mother
Ardhanaari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Priest
Ayalum Njanum Thammil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as 'Nurse' Lucy
Karpoora Deepam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
Actor
Chattakaari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Aunty
Trivandrum Lodge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Peggy
Graamam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as as Amminiyamma
Lekshmi Vilasom Renuka Makan Reghuraman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Muthassi
Diamond Necklace (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Rajasree's grandmother
Doctor Innocentanu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)
as Noorjahan
Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
as Moothumma
Ekadashy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Actor
Venshangupol (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
Actor
Bangkok Summer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
as Paati
Maharaja Talkies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
as Vimala's aunt
Ponnar Shankar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
as Vaanayi
Khaddama (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)
as Razak's mother
Best Actor(2010)
as Mother Superior
Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films
Chikku Bukku(2010)
Actor
Midcredits score: 12th percentile of all films
Magizhchi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
Actor
Four Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
as Amir's grand mother
3 Char Sau Bees (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
as Selvan's Grandmother
Kausthubham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)
Actor
Evidam Swargamanu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Rahelamma
Vettaikaaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Susheela's grandmother
Seetha Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Abhirami's Mother
Utharaswayamvaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
Actor
Kerala Cafe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Narayani
Loudspeaker (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Head Nurse
Kana Kanmani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Grandmother
Red Chillies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Mani Varghese's wife
Love in Singapore (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)
as Diana's aunt
Pakal Nakshatrangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
Actor
Kurukshetra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
as Fussy's mother
Mizhikal Sakshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
as Kooniyamma / Nabisa
Twenty 20 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
as Leelamma
Pachamarathanalil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
as Nun
Yaaradi Nee Mohini(2008)
as Grandmother
Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films
Mulla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
as Akka
Sila Nerangalil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
Actor
A Climate for Crime (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)
as The narrator
Kangaroo(2007)
as Josekutty's Mother
Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films
Nasrani(2007)
as Annamma
Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films
Paranju Theeratha Visheshangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
Actor
Agaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
as Thiru's Grandmother
Payum Puli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
as Malli's Grandmother
Aadum Koothu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
as Aachi
The Don (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
as Devakiamma
Classmates (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
as Janaki
Balram v/s Tharadas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
as Alex's mother
Madhuchandralekha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)
as Chandramathi's grandmother
Chanthupottu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
as Bhavaniyamma
Pandippada(2005)
as Pandi Durai's Mother
Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films
Ben Johnson (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
Actor
Pauran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
as Minister
Alice in Wonderland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
Actor
Achuvinte Amma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)
as Moothamma
Rasikan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
as Bhargaviyamma
Vishwa Thulasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
as Vishwa's mother
Vettam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
as Uncle Tom's wife
Wanted (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
as Unni's Mother
Samba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
as Samba's grandmother
Manasthan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
Actor
Perazhagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
as Priya's Grandmother
Vismayathumbathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
as Hostel Warden
Symphony (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)
as Deenamma
Manassinakkare(2003)
as Shanthamma
Midcredits score: 92nd percentile of all films
Ammakilikkoodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
as Parvathy Ammal
Mizhi Randilum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
as Bhadra's Mom
Pattalam(2003)
as Pattabhiraman's Mother
Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films
C.I.D. Moosa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
as Sahadevan's Mother
Sadanandante Samayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
as Kalyani
Kilichundan Mambazham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
as Beeyathu
Shadow Kill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
as Marakatam
Meesa Madhavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
as Madhavan's Mother
Kanmashi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
as Paatti
Varushamellam Vasantham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
Actor
Snehithan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
as Malavika's grandmother
Mazhathullikkilukkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
as Kikkili Kochamma
Pammal K. Sambandam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)
Actor
Randam Bhavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
as Akhila's mother
Ravanaprabhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
as Gounder's mother
Poovellam Un Vasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
Actor
Rakshasa Rajavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
as Kashi thalla
Praja(2001)
as Appu's mother
Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films
Kakkakuyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
as Nambeeshan's wife
Vinnukkum Mannukkum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
Actor
Murari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
as Sabari
Snegithiye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
as Hostel Warden
Vinayapoorvam Vidyadharan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
Actor
Unnai Kann Theduthey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
Actor
Valliettan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
as Kunjikavamma
Priyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
as Joshua's mother
Alai Payuthey(2000)
as Shakti's Aunty
Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films
Darling Darling(2000)
as Sudha Warrier
Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films
Pilots (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
as Mother Superior
Chandranudikkunna Dikhil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
as Sreeram's Mother
Olympian Anthony Adam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
as Bella Mam
Friends (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
as Ammayi
Independence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
as Pappamma
Pallavur Devanarayanan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
Actor
Prem Poojari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
Actor
Pathram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
Actor
Aakasha Ganga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
as Maanikkasheri Thampuratti
Meenakshi Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
as Janaki
Samantharangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
as Aishu
Meenathil Thalikettu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
as Durga
Oro Viliyum Kathorthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
as Kalyani
Summer in Bethlehem (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
as Ravi Shankar's grandmother
Oru Maravathoor Kanavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
Actor
Amma Ammayiamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
as Visalakshi
Kabhi Na Kabhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
as Rajeshwar's mother
Chitrashalabham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
as Maria
Ratchagan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
as Sonia's Grandmother
Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
as Giri's Mother
Chandralekha(1997)
as Udhaya Varma's sister
Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films
Kalyana Unnikal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
Actor
Gajaraja Manthram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
as Ananthan's Mother
Boopathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
as Maggie
Five Star Hospital (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
Actor
Subhakankshalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
as Stephen's wife
Rishyasringan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)
Actor
Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
Actor
Yuvathurki(1996)
Actor
Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films
Kaathil Oru Kinnaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
as Dakshayani
Aayiram Naavulla Ananthan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
as Ananthan's Mother
Tom & Jerry (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
as Balagopalan's Mother
Naalamkettile Nalla Thambimar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
as Madhaviyamma
Lalanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
as Rugmini (Vijayan's Mother)
Poove Unakkaga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
as Rosy
Saamoohyapadom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
as Bhavani Amma
Sreeragam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
Actor
No: 1 Snehatheeram Banglore North (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
as School principal
Agnidevan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
as Kochammini
Karma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
Actor
Achan Kombath Amma Varambath (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
as Harikrishnan's neighbour
Kalyanji Anandji (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
as Kalyana Krishnan's mother
Manikya Chempazhukka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
as Muthassi
Mazhayethum Munpe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
as Mariamma
Alancheri Thamprakkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
as Devaki
Raja Muthirai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
Actor
Simhavalan Menon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
as Subhadra
Mannar Mathai Speaking(1995)
as Gopalakrishnan's Mother
Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films
Nirnayam(1995)
as Annie's mother
Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films
Saadaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
Actor
Pavam I.A. Ivachan(1994)
as Ivachan's Mother
Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Parinayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Actor
Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
as Amalu
Pakshe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
as Balan's mother
Chief Minister K. R. Gowthami (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Actor
Kashmeeram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
as Mariya Singh
Sukham Sukhakaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Actor
Thenmavin Kombath(1994)
as Ginjimood Gandhari
Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all films
Golanthara Vartha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Meenakshi Amma
Aagneyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Actor
O' Faby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Slum Dweller
Gandharvam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Actor
Addeham Enna Iddeham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Actor
Butterflies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Sreedevi Menon
Maya Mayooram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Cheriyamma
Midhunam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Swamini Amma
Sthreedhanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Actor
Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Bhavani
Kabuliwala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
as Amminiamma
Ghoshayaathra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Actor
Aayirappara(1993)
as Mariya
Midcredits score: 31st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Aalavattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Actor
Varam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Actor
Ponnaranthottathe Rajavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Saraswathiyamma
Soorya Gayathri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Paatti
Yoddha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Sumathi
Ellarum Chollanu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Actor
My Dear Muthachan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Parthasarathi's Mother
Welcome to Kodaikanal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Elizabeth Samuel
Aadhaaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Naniyamma
First Bell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Actor
Kallan Kappalil Thanne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Actor
Mr & Mrs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Actor
Johnnie Walker(1992)
as Mridula's mother
Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films
Makkal Mahathmyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Subhadramma
Kamaladalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
as Dance Teacher at Kerala Kala Mandiram
Grihaprevesam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Actor
Nettippattam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as Mamma
Putham Pudhu Payanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Actor
Adwaytham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as Naniyamma
Georgekutty C/O Georgekutty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as George Kutty's mother
Anaswaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Actor
Kilukkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as Doctor
Abhimanyu(1991)
as Kalyani
Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films
Kizhakkunarum Pakshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Actor
Ulladakkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as Mental Patient
Kakkathollayiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Actor
Vishnulokam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Actor
Gopura Vasalile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Actor
Keli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as Muthassi
Nirnayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
as Jolly the aunt of Geetha
Ennum Nanmakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Actor
Thudar Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Actor
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Stella
Kuruppinte Kanakku Pustakom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Subhadra
Kuttettan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Vishnu's Mother
Iyer the Great (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Soorya's Mother
Gajakesariyogam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Saroja Nair
Mindapoochakku Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Sarasamma
Arhatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Devamma
Aye Auto(1990)
as Janaki
Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films
Ee Kanni Koodi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Annamma
Kalikkalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Jamal's Mother
Rajavazhcha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Meenakshi
Thoovalsparsham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Ananda Padmanabhan's mother
Midhya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Ammalu
Shubha Yathra(1990)
as Hostel Warden
Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films
Kadathanadan Ambadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Unnicharu
His Highness Abdullah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Janaki Varma
Sasneham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Paatti
Arangetra Velai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
Actor
Nagarangalil Chennu Raparkam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Kunjulakshmi
Akkare Akkare Akkare(1990)
as House Owner
Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films
Thalayana Manthram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
as Sulochana Thankappan
Ulsavapittennu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Bhageerathi
Agnipravesham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Actor
Dasharatham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Maggie
Chakkikotha Chankaran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Subhadra Kunjamma
Ramji Rao Speaking(1989)
as Goplakrishnan's mother
Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films
Artham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Janardanan's mother
Adharvam(1989)
as Thevalli's Wife
Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films
Vadakkunokkiyantram(1989)
as Shobha's Mother
Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films
Vandanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Maggie Aunty
Utharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Molly Aunty
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Kannappa Chekavar's wife
Swagatham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Daisy
Varusham Padhinaaru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
Actor
Njangalude Kochu Doctor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)
as Thressiakutty Kalapurackal aka Ammamma
Dhwani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Thankamani
Chithram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Nambiar's sister
Aranyakam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Madhavan Nair's wife
Vellanakalude Naadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Pavithran's Mother
Aryan(1988)
as Thampuratti
Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films
Innaleyude Baakki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Rajasekharan's mother
Kudumba Puranam(1988)
as Thrikkunnathu Bhageerathiyamma
Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films
Oru Muthassi Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Actor
Orkkapurathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Mamma
Daisy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Daisy's nanny
Aparan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Lalitha
Oozham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
Actor
Dhinarathrangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Lakshmi
Vicharana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)
as Sarasathi Amma
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Vinayachandran's Mother
Jaalakam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Actor
Amrutham Gamaya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Haridas' Mother
Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Kunjannamma
Kalam Mari Katha Mari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Actor
Vrutham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Actor
Irupatham Noottandu(1987)
as Janakiyamma
Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films
Sarvakalashala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Leelamma
Idhu Oru Thodarkathai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Actor
Aalippazhangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Savithri
Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Bhanumathi
Kottum Kuravayum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
Actor
Thoovanathumbikal(1987)
as Jayakrishnan's Mother
Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films
Archanappookkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
as Hari’s sister
Ennu Nathante Nimmi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Actor
Rareeram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Soudamini
Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Actor
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Actor
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi(1986)
as Subhadra Kunjamma
Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Geetham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Actor
Thalavattam(1986)
as Nurse
Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films
Ee Kaikalil(1986)
Actor
Midcredits score: 17th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Poovinnu Puthiya Poonthennal(1986)
as Doctor
Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films
Aayiram Kannukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Anu's mother
Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Actor
Nandi Veendum Varika (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Madhavi
Abhayam Thedi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Ammalu
Ente Entethu Mathram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Actor
Hello My Dear Wrong Number (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Actor
Kunjattakilikal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Kamalamma
Ninnishtam Ennishtam(1986)
as Kakkathiamma
Midcredits score: 71st percentile of all films
Onnu Muthal Poojyam Vare(1986)
as Sister
Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films
Revathikkoru Pavakkutty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Devootty
Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Panikkar's Mother
Sukhamo Devi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Bharathi
T. P. Balagopalan M.A. (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Anitha's mother
Yuvajanotsavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Actor
Gandhinagar 2nd Street (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Mrs.Varkey
Adukkan Entheluppam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Bharathi
Snehamulla Simham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Kamalamma
Meenamasathile Suryan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Abubakkar's Mother
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Malu Amma
Ennennum Kannettante (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Actor
Malarum Kiliyum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Actor
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu(1986)
as M.A. Dhawan's Mother
Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films
Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
as Rukmini
Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Actor
Kandu Kandarinju (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Janaki
Oru Kudakeezhil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Actor
Karimpin Poovinakkare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Actor
Upaharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Actor
Guruji Oru Vakku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Actor
Gayathridevi Ente Amma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Actor
Puli Varunne Puli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Bhavani
Vilichu Vilikettu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Amma
Mangamma Sabadham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Actor
Akkare Ninnoru Maran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Savithri, Achuthan's amma
Boeing Boeing(1985)
as Dick Ammayi
Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films
Idanilangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Actor
Kaiyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Narayani
Ente Kanakkuyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Subhadra Thankachi
Poove Poochooda Vaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as David's mother
Rangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Chandrika's mother
Adhyayam Onnu Muthal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Karthyayaniyamma
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Actor
Koodum Thedi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Sister
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Mrs. Menon
Vasantha Sena (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Reetha
Oru Nokku Kanan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Vilasini
Archana Aaradhana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Soumini
Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Meenakshi
Anubandham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Malu
Oduvil Kittiya Vartha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Actor
Makan Ente Makan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Saraswathi
Thammil Thammil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Saraswathy Menon
Eeran Sandhya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Seetha
Avidathepole Ivideyum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
as Thankamani
Punnaram Cholli Cholli(1985)
as Sundari
Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Onnanu Nammal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Dr. Rachel
Thirakal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as James George's Mother
Itha Innu Muthal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Gopi's mother
Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Sreekumar's Mother
Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Actor
Panchavadi Palam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Rahel
Aduthaduthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Gourikutty
Alakadalinakkare (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Daisy's mother
Sreekrishna Parunthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Kochamma
Muthodu Muthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Bhavani
Anthichuvappu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Actor
Kanamarayathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Roy's mother
Ethirppukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Geetha's mother
Parannu Parannu Parannu(1984)
as Elizabeth
Midcredits score: 59th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Appunni(1984)
as Malu
Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films
Ivide Thudangunnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Actor
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Actor
Poochakkoru Mookkuthi(1984)
Actor
Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films
Swanthamevide Bandhamevide (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Actor
Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Cheeru
Adiyozhukkukal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Radha
Ariyaatha Veethikal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Kalyanikutty
Athirathram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Kathamma
Koottinilamkili (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Sarada
Vanitha Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Actor
Paavam Poornima (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Actor
Odaruthammava Aalariyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Major Nair's Wife
Aarorumariyathe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Subhadra
April Pathinettu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
Actor
Kodathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Saraswathiyamma
Vikatakavi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)
as Ayisha
Prasnam Gurutharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Actor
Attakkalasam(1983)
as Ammaayi
Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Asthram(1983)
as Sharada Chechi
Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Engane Nee Marakkum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Actor
Saagaram Santham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
as Marathakam
Ilamai Kaalangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Actor
Adhyathe Anuragam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Actor
Aa Raathri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
as Sundaresan's Mother
Koodevide? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
as Susan
Naanayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
as Sindhu's Mother
Onnu Chirikku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Actor
Pinnilavu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
as Saraswathi
Rugma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
as Elizabeth's Mother
Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
as Jayamohan's mother
Karyam Nissaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
as Annie
Aashrayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Actor
Ente Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Actor
Oru Swakaryam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Actor
Guru Dakshina (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Actor
Kinnaram(1983)
as Mary
Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Kuyiline Thedi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
as Kausalya
Theeram Thedunna Thira (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
as Jayalakshmi's mother
Veena Poovu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Actor
Enikku Vishakunnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
as Naaniparuthi
Innalenkil Nale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)
Actor
Anuraagakkodathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)
Actor
Njan Onnu Parayatte (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)
as Ammini
Pooviriyum Pulari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)
Actor
Amrutha Geetham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)
as Suresh's mother
Thunai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)
Actor
Marumagale Vazhga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)
Actor
Pudhu Kavithai(1982)
as Thilakavathy
Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films
Enthino Pookunna Pookal(1982)
Actor
Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Shalini Ente Koottukari(1978)
as Shantha
Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Lalitha(1976)
as Meenakshi
Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)
Pasamalar(1961)
Actor
Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 93^rd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 523 titles from 1951 to 2015; peak year 1990.

Biggest box office

Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008)

$193K worldwide

Highest rated

Thoovanathumbikal (1987)

Midcredits 99^th

Film career

19512015

Peak 1990 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 1 MovieCove title. 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.

1987Screen debut· Thoovanathumbikal
2002Career best· Meesa Madhavan

By role

only this rolewith another role

Acting523 of 523 · 71^st

By decade

1950s5 · acting1960s19 · acting1970s69 · acting1980s199 · acting1990s122 · acting2000s73 · acting2010s36 · acting

Billing

usually 11th · top billed in 0% of 19 roles

879207

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. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Sukumari's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 73^rd percentile, the median of all 50; across their 43 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 71^st percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

71^stpercentile

Typical film, the median of 43

Approval · how many liked their films

79^thpercentile

Typical film, the median of 43

Reach · how many have seen their films

24^thpercentile

Typical film, the median of 43

Midcredits score across 50 titles, by percentile

75^th and up25
50^th to 74^th11
25^th to 49^th7
Below 25^th7

Shape of the crowd

18 of their 50 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

Universally Loved13
Universally Panned2
Divisive1
Cult Classic3
Crowd Pleaser18
Broadly Agreed1
Mixed12

Most divisive · actor

Lalitha (1976)

96^th percentile spread · 33% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Thoovanathumbikal (1987)

Midcredits 99^th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 77/100 in their films, across 16 reviewed titles; fans 85, 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.