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{{Short description|Indian actress}}
{{Short description|Indian actress (1965–2016)}}
{{Distinguish|Kalpana (Kannada actress)}}
{{Distinguish|Kalpana (Kannada actress)}}
 
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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name              = Kalpana
| name              = Kalpana
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| native_name        =
| native_name        =
| birth_name        = Kalpana Ranjani
| birth_name        = Kalpana Ranjani
| birth_date        = {{birth date|1965|10|05|df=yes}}<ref name="kalpanaSIMHA">{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/kalpana-an-actor-with-impressive-ranage/article8150864.ece?homepage=true|title=An actor with impressive range|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]|date=1 February 2016|access-date=25 January 2016|archive-date=27 January 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127225605/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/kalpana-an-actor-with-impressive-ranage/article8150864.ece?homepage=true|url-status=live}}</ref>
| birth_date        = {{birth date|1965|10|05|df=yes}}<ref name="kalpanaSIMHA">{{cite news |url=http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/kalpana-an-actor-with-impressive-ranage/article8150864.ece?homepage=true |title=An actor with impressive range |newspaper=[[The Hindu]] |date=1 February 2016 |access-date=25 January 2016 |archive-date=27 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127225605/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/kalpana-an-actor-with-impressive-ranage/article8150864.ece?homepage=true |url-status=live}}</ref>
| birth_place      = [[Thiruvananthapuram district|Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Kerala]], India
| birth_place      = [[Trivandrum]], [[Kerala]], India
| nationality      = [[India]]n
| death_date        = {{death date and age|2016|01|25|1965|10|05|df=yes}}<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/remembering-kalpana-on-her-fifth-death-anniversary-lesser-known-facts-about-the-late-actress/articleshow/80443091.cms |title=Remembering Kalpana on her fifth death anniversary; lesser-known facts about the late actress |website=[[The Times of India]]|date=25 January 2021 }}</ref>
| death_date        = {{death date and age|2016|01|25|1965|10|05|df=yes}}<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/remembering-kalpana-on-her-fifth-death-anniversary-lesser-known-facts-about-the-late-actress/articleshow/80443091.cms</ref>
| death_place        = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana State|Telangana]], India
| death_place        = [[Hyderabad]], [[Telangana State|Telangana]], India
| occupation        = Film actress
| occupation        = Film actress
| spouse            = {{Marriage|[[Anil Kumar (film director)|Anil Kumar]]|1998|2012|reason=divorce}}
| spouse            = {{Marriage|[[Anil Kumar (film director)|Anil Kumar]]|1998|2012|reason=divorce}}
| children          = 1
| children          = 1
| parents            = {{ubl|Chavara V. P. Nair|Vijayalakshmi}}
| parents            = <!-- include only if they are independently notable or particularly relevant. -->
| relatives          = {{ubl|[[Kalaranjini]] (sister)|[[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]] (sister)|[[Sooranad Kunjan Pillai]] (grandfather)}}
| relatives          = {{ubl|[[Kalaranjini]] (sister)|[[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]] (sister)|[[Sooranad Kunjan Pillai]] (grandfather)}}
| awards            =  
| awards            =  
| othername          =  
| othername          =  
| years_active        = 1977 {{endash}} 2016
| years_active        = 1977{{endash}}2016
}}
}}


'''Kalpana Ranjani''' (5 October 1965 &ndash; 25 January 2016), better known [[Mononymous person|mononymously]] as '''Kalpana''', was an Indian film actress who has appeared in [[Cinema of South India|South Indian films]], predominantly in [[Malayalam film|Malayalam]] and [[Tamil film]]s. Kalpana has acted in over 300 films in various South Indian languages.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/malayalam-actress-kalpana-passes-away-at-51/ |title=Top Malayalam actress Kalpana passes away in Hyderabad |date=2016-01-26 |access-date=2016-01-25 |archive-date=4 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204122234/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/malayalam-actress-kalpana-passes-away-at-51/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
'''Kalpana Priyadarshini''' (5 October 1965 &ndash; 25 January 2016), better known [[Mononymous person|mononymously]] as '''Kalpana''', was an Indian actress who appeared in [[Cinema of South India|South Indian films]], predominantly in [[Malayalam]] and [[Tamil language|Tamil]]. Kalpana acted in over 300 films in various South Indian languages.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/malayalam-actress-kalpana-passes-away-at-51/ |title=Top Malayalam actress Kalpana passes away in Hyderabad |date=26 January 2016 |access-date=25 January 2016 |archive-date=4 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160204122234/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/malayalam-actress-kalpana-passes-away-at-51/ |url-status=live}}</ref> She won the [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress]] for her performance in ''[[Thanichalla Njan]]'' (2012) at the [[60th National Film Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_13-national-film-awards-for-malayalam-movies_1812734 |title=13 National Film Awards for Malayalam movies |website=Daily News and Analysis |date=18 March 2013 |access-date=25 January 2016 |archive-date=21 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130321003606/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_13-national-film-awards-for-malayalam-movies_1812734 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Kalpana began her career as a child artist in the late 1970s. She became popular among the audiences for her comic roles.
 
Kalpana started off her career as a child artist in the late 1970's. Although she came into the industry with the intention of being a lead actress, she turned out to be popular among the audiences for her comic roles. At the [[60th National Film Awards]], she won the award for [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress|Best Supporting Actress]] for her performance in ''[[Thanichalla Njan]]'' (2012).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_13-national-film-awards-for-malayalam-movies_1812734 |title=13 National Film Awards for Malayalam movies &#124; Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis |website=Dnaindia.com |date=2013-03-18 |access-date=2016-01-25 |archive-date=21 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130321003606/http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report_13-national-film-awards-for-malayalam-movies_1812734 |url-status=live }}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==


Kalpana began her career as a child artist in the film ''[[Vidarunna Mottukal]]''.<ref name="kalpanaSIMHA" /> After making her debut as a mainstream actor in the 1980 film ''[[Pokkuveyil]]'', directed by [[G. Aravindan]], she went on to star in several critically acclaimed films and her portrayals as a comedian were appreciated by critics. Her Tamil debut was through the 1985 released successful film ''[[Chinna Veedu]]'', opposite [[K. Bhagyaraj]]. Her other memorable films include ''[[Sathi Leelavathi (1995 film)|Sathi Leelavathi]]'' (1995) and ''[[Kaliveedu]]'' (1996).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=13680236&programId=1073752204&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3 |title=Malayalam News, Kerala News, Latest Malayalam News, Latest Kerala News |website=Manoramaonline.com |access-date=2016-01-25 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319015032/http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=13680236&programId=1073752204&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3 |archive-date=19 March 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> She performed in a music album with [[Usha Uthup]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/CONTENT/Sep242008/metro-wed2008092391645.asp |title=LAUGHTER QUEEN|access-date=17 December 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080926114349/http://deccanherald.com/Content/Sep242008/metro-wed2008092391645.asp |archive-date=26 September 2008 }}</ref> She has published her memoirs, ''Njan Kalpana''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://indulekha.com/malayalambooks/2008/05/njan-kalpana.html|title= Memoirs by movie actress Kalpana|access-date=17 December 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081209020351/http://indulekha.com/malayalambooks/2008/05/njan-kalpana.html |archive-date=9 December 2008 }}</ref> Kalpana has sung a song in the movie ''[[Kudumbakodathi]]'', along with [[K.S. Chithra]], in which she appeared as a Telugu speaking character. She had an inevitable presence in stage shows. She was the chairperson of "Janaseva Shishu Bhavan" and assistant chairperson of "Street Birds" and a strong promoter of "Kudumbasree".She was the brand ambassador of "Leo Natura".
Kalpana began her career as a child artist in the film ''[[Vidarunna Mottukal]]''.<ref name="kalpanaSIMHA" /> After making her debut as a mainstream actor in the 1982 film ''[[Pokkuveyil]]'', directed by [[G. Aravindan]], she went on to star in several critically acclaimed films and her portrayals as a comedian were appreciated by critics. Her Tamil debut was through the 1985 released successful film ''[[Chinna Veedu]]'', opposite [[K. Bhagyaraj]]. Her other memorable films include ''[[Sathi Leelavathi (1995 film)|Sathi Leelavathi]]'' (1995) and ''[[Kaliveedu]]'' (1996).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=13680236&programId=1073752204&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3 |title=Malayalam News, Kerala News, Latest Malayalam News, Latest Kerala News |website=Manoramaonline.com |access-date=25 January 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319015032/http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=13680236&programId=1073752204&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3 |archive-date=19 March 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> She performed in a music album with [[Usha Uthup]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/CONTENT/Sep242008/metro-wed2008092391645.asp |title=LAUGHTER QUEEN |access-date=17 December 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080926114349/http://deccanherald.com/Content/Sep242008/metro-wed2008092391645.asp |archive-date=26 September 2008}}</ref> She published her memoirs, ''Njan Kalpana''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://indulekha.com/malayalambooks/2008/05/njan-kalpana.html |title=Memoirs by movie actress Kalpana |access-date=17 December 2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081209020351/http://indulekha.com/malayalambooks/2008/05/njan-kalpana.html |archive-date=9 December 2008}}</ref> Kalpana sang a song in the movie ''[[Kudumbakodathi]]'', along with [[K.S. Chithra]].


==Personal life==
==Personal life==


Kalpana was born to theater artists Chavara V. P. Nair and Vijayalakshmi. Actors [[Kalaranjini]] and [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]] are her sisters. She married Malayalam film director [[Anil Kumar (film director)|Anil Kumar]] in 1998 and got divorced in 2012. They have one daughter, Sreemayi.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article468206.ece |title=My Mom is a Celeb |website=Newindianexpress.com |access-date=2016-01-25 |archive-date=1 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201110230/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article468206.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>
Kalpana was born to theater artists Chavara V. P. Nair and Vijayalakshmi. Actors [[Kalaranjini]] and [[Urvashi (actress)|Urvashi]] are her sisters. She married Malayalam film director [[Anil Kumar (film director)|Anil Kumar]] in 1998. They divorced in 2012. They have one daughter.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article468206.ece |title=My Mom is a Celeb |website=The New Indian Express |access-date=25 January 2016 |archive-date=1 February 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160201110230/http://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/article468206.ece |url-status=dead}}</ref>


==Death==
==Death==


Kalpana went to [[Hyderabad]] for the shooting of the movie ''[[Oopiri]]''. On 25 January 2016, she was found unconscious in her hotel room and was immediately taken to the hospital by the crew members, but died on the way of a heart attack.<ref>https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/malayalam-actress-kalpana-passes-away-at-51/lite/</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Krishnamoorthy |first=Suresh |date=26 January 2016 |title=Malayalam actor Kalpana passes away |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/malayalam-actor-kalpana-passes-away/article8153193.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803161821/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/malayalam-actor-kalpana-passes-away/article8153193.ece |archive-date=3 August 2016 |access-date=3 August 2016 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> Postmortem was conducted and her body was flown to her native place on 26 January 2016. The funeral took place on the same day.<ref>https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-kalpana-reach-her-final-resting-place-kerala-today-38166</ref>
Kalpana went to [[Hyderabad]] for the shooting of the movie ''[[Oopiri]] / Thozha'' which starred [[Karthi]]. On 25 January 2016, she was found unconscious in her hotel room and was immediately taken to the hospital, but died of a heart attack on the way.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/malayalam-actress-kalpana-passes-away-at-51/lite/ |title=Malayalam actress Kalpana passes away in Hyderabad |date=26 January 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Krishnamoorthy |first=Suresh |date=26 January 2016 |title=Malayalam actor Kalpana passes away |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/malayalam-actor-kalpana-passes-away/article8153193.ece |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160803161821/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/malayalam-actor-kalpana-passes-away/article8153193.ece |archive-date=3 August 2016 |access-date=3 August 2016 |website=The Hindu}}</ref> Following a postmortem, her body was flown to her native place on 26 January 2016. The funeral took place on the same day.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/actor-kalpana-reach-her-final-resting-place-kerala-today-38166 |title=Actor Kalpana to reach her final resting place in Kerala today |date=26 January 2016}}</ref>


==Awards==
==Awards==
 
{{more citations needed section|date= December 2022}}
*2013 - [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress]] – for the film ''[[Thanichalla Njan]]''<ref>{{cite news|title='Paan Singh Tomar' shines, 'Bharath Stores' best in Kannada|date=19 March 2013|url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/319719/paan-singh-tomar-shines-bharath.html|newspaper=Deccan Herald|access-date=18 September 2019}}</ref>
*2013 - [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress]] – for the film ''[[Thanichalla Njan]]''<ref>{{cite news |title='Paan Singh Tomar' shines, 'Bharath Stores' best in Kannada |date=19 March 2013 |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/content/319719/paan-singh-tomar-shines-bharath.html |newspaper=Deccan Herald |access-date=18 September 2019}}</ref>
*2016 - [[Asianet Film Awards]] for Best Supporting Actress - for the film ''[[Charlie (2015 Malayalam film)|Charlie]]'' (Posthumously awarded)
*2016 - [[Asianet Film Awards]] for Best Supporting Actress - for the film ''[[Charlie (2015 Malayalam film)|Charlie]]'' (Posthumously awarded)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kalpana Awards: Achievements & Honors |url=https://indianexpress.com/about/kalpana/ |access-date=2026-01-16 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref>
*2016 - Henko Flowers Indian Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress - for the film ''[[Charlie (2015 Malayalam film)|Charlie]]'' (Posthumously awarded)
*2016 - Henko Flowers Indian Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress - for the film ''[[Charlie (2015 Malayalam film)|Charlie]]'' (Posthumously awarded)
*2016 - [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]  for Best Supporting Actress (Malayalam) -  for the film ''[[Charlie (2015 Malayalam film)|Charlie]]'' (Nominated only)
*2016 - [[South Indian International Movie Awards]]  for Best Supporting Actress (Malayalam) -  for the film ''[[Charlie (2015 Malayalam film)|Charlie]]'' (Nominated only)
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==Filmography==
==Filmography==
{{more citations needed section|date=March 2023}}


=== Malayalam ===
=== Malayalam ===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Kalpana Malayalam film credits
|-
|-
! Year
! scope="col" | Year
! Movie  !! Role
! scope="col" | Film
|-
! scope="col" | Role
|2019
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|''[[Aakasha Ganga 2]]''|| Aaveshananda Swamigal (Photo only)
|-
|2015
|''[[Charlie (2015 Malayalam film)|Charlie]]''<ref>https://m.timesofindia.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/when-dulquer-salmaan-shared-an-endearing-memory-about-kalpana/articleshow/80444669.cms</ref> ||Queen Mary / Mariya
|-
|-
|2015
| 1977 || ''[[Vidarunna Mottukal]]'' || || Child artist<ref name="kalpanaSIMHA" />
|''3 Wikkattinu 365 Runs''||Kanakavalli
|-
|-
|2015
| 1979 || ''[[Sikharangal]]'' || Pankajam ||
|''Manam Thelinjathu'' ||-
|-
|-
|2015
| 1980 || ''[[Dwik Vijayam]]'' || || Child Artist
|''Ente Sathyanweshana Pareekshakal '' ||
|-
|-
|2015
| 1981 || ''[[Pathirasooryan]]'' || Joly's friend ||
|''[[Lavender (2015 film)|Lavender]]'' ||Janet
|-
|-
|2015
| rowspan=4 | 1982 || ''[[Pokkuveyil]]'' || Nisha ||
|''[[Ennum Eppozhum]]'' ||Bindhu
|-
|-
|
| ''[[Ithum Oru Jeevitham]]'' || Sheela ||
|''Aana Mayil Ottakam'' ||
|-
|-
|
| ''[[Yagam (1982 film)|Yaagam]]'' || Kannamma ||
|''Ishtamanu Pakshe Achananu Preshnam'' ||
|-
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Anthiveyilile Ponnu]]'' || ||
|''Karnavar'' ||Santha
|-
|-
| 2014
| rowspan=3 | 1983 || ''[[Thaavalam]]'' || Latha ||
|''[[The Dolphins (film)|The Dolphins]]'' ||Vava
|-
|-
|2014
| ''[[Manju (film)|Manju]]'' || Rashmi ||
|''Nayana'' ||Nurse
|-
|-
|2014
| ''Aadhipathyam'' || Gracy ||
|''Malayalakkara Residency'' ||Malu
|-
|-
|2014
| rowspan=3 | 1984 || ''Radhayude Kamukan'' || ||
|''[[Bangalore Days]]'' ||Kuttan's mother (Amma)
|-
|-
|2013
| ''[[Bullet (1984 film)|Bullet]]'' || ||
|''[[ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi]]'' ||Mariyamma
|-
|-
|2013
| ''[[Panchavadi Palam]]'' || Anarkali ||
| ''Radio'' ||
|-
|-
|2013
| rowspan=4 | 1985 || ''[[Ithu Nalla Thamasha]]'' || Sundari/Gracy ||
|''Teens'' ||Nun/College authority
|-
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Choodatha Pookal]]'' || Hema's friend ||
| ''[[Thanichalla Njan]]'' || Razia Beevi
|-
|-
| 2012
| ''[[Paara (film)|Paara]]'' || ||
| ''[[Spirit (2012 film)|Spirit]]'' || Pankajam
|-
|-
|2012
| ''[[Pathamudayam]]'' || ||
|''[[Vaadhyar]]'' ||Shobha
|-
|-
|2012
| rowspan=3 | 1986 || ''Ithramathram'' || Rajani ||
| ''Ezham Suryan'' ||Nalini
|-
|-
|2012
| ''[[Naale Njangalude Vivaham]]'' || Mini's friend ||
| ''Grihanathan'' ||
|-
|-
|2012
| ''[[Ninnistham Ennishtam]]'' || ||
| ''[[Theruvu Nakshatrangal]]'' ||Advocate
|-
|-
|2012
| rowspan=2 | 1989 || ''[[Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam]]'' || Thankamani ||
|''[[Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O.]]'' ||Maria
|-
|-
|2011
| ''[[Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal]]'' || Mohini ||
|''[[Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action]]'' ||Elamma (Archive footage)
|-
|-
|2011
| rowspan=7 | 1990 || ''[[Dr. Pasupathy]]'' || U. D. C. Kumari ||
|''[[Shankaranum Mohananum]]'' ||Janaki
|-
|-
|2011
| ''[[Kouthuka Varthakal]]'' || Kamalu ||
|''[[Salt N' Pepper]]'' ||Mary
|-
|-
|2011
| ''[[Maalayogam]]'' || Subhadra ||
|''Paarvanam'' ||
|-
|-
|2011
| ''[[Orukkam]]'' || Alice ||
|''Sneham + Ishtam = Amma '' ||
|-
|-
|2011
| ''Superstar'' || Shakuntala ||
|''Darsanasya Maunam '' ||
|-
|-
|2011
| ''[[Saandhram]]'' || Anna ||
|''Jameela'' ||-
|-
|-
|2011
| ''Kashandikku Marumarunnu'' || || 
|''[[Kanakompathu]]'' ||Hotel Manager
|-
|-
|2011
| rowspan=7 | 1991 || ''[[Inspector Balram]]'' || SI Dakshayani ||
|''Living Together'' ||
|-
|-
|2011
| ''[[Ottayal Pattalam]]'' || Venu's lover ||
|''Sivapuram'' ||
|-
|-
|2011
| ''Post Box No. 27'' || Gayathri ||
|''Bombay Mittayi'' ||
|-
|-
|2011
| ''[[Innathe Program]]'' || Minikutty ||
|''[[Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2]]'' ||Muthulakshmi
|-
|-
|2011
| ''[[Pookkalam Varavayi]]'' || Tuition Teacher ||
|''[[Pachuvum Kovalanum]]'' ||Annamma
|-
|-
|2011
| ''[[Souhrudam]]'' || Annamma ||
|''Snehadharam'' ||-
|-
|-
|2011
| ''[[Adayalam]]'' || Rosemary ||
|''[[Kudumbasree Travels]]'' ||Khadeeja
|-
|-
|2011
| rowspan=5 | 1992 || ''[[Ennodishtam Koodamo]]'' || Bhagyam ||
|''[[Makeup Man]]'' ||Soorya's fiancee's aunt
|-
|-
|2011
| ''Cheppadividya'' || Mary ||
|''[[Indian Rupee (film)|Indian Rupee]]'' ||Mary
|-
|-
|2010
| ''[[Ardram]]'' || Jaanu ||
|''[[Senior Mandrake]]'' ||Vandana
|-
|-
|2010
| ''Mr & Mrs'' || Kalpana ||
|''[[Nizhal]]'' ||Canteen owner (Maami)
|-
|-
|2010
| ''[[Aparatha]]'' || Mary ||
|''Oru Small Family'' ||Surya tv 2011
|-
|-
|2010
| rowspan=11 | 1993 || ''[[Butterflies (1993 film)|Butterflies]]'' || Parukutty ||
|''[[Nirakazhcha]]'' ||Aksharavalli
|-
|-
|2010
| ''[[Gandharvam]]'' || Kottarakara Komalam ||
|''[[Yugapurushan]]'' ||Drunkard Paramu's wife
|-
|-
|2010
| ''[[Narayam (film)|Narayam]]'' || Amina' s kin ||
|''Pathamadhyam'' ||
|-
|-
|2010
| ''[[Injakkadan Mathai & Sons]]'' || Annakutty ||
|''Darpapnam'' ||
|-
|-
|2010
| ''[[Kabooliwala]]'' || Chandrika ||
|''[[Njaan Sanchaari]]'' ||Dr. Arundhathi
|-
|-
|2010
| ''[[Kavadiyattam]]'' || Dolly ||
|''Aakaashayathra'' ||
|-
|-
|2010
| ''[[Ponnu Chami]]'' || Valli ||
|''Jayan, the Man behind the Legend ''<br> (Documentary) ||Herself
|-
|-
|2009
| ''Porutham'' || Vasantha Kokila ||
|''[[Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu]]'' ||Dance teacher
|-
|-
|2009
| ''[[Kalippattam]]'' || Meenakshi ||
|''[[Loudspeaker (film)|Loud Speaker]]'' ||Rugmini
|-
|-
|2009
| ''[[Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni]]'' || Reshmi ||
| ''[[Sanmanasullavan Appukuttan]]'' || Vasundhara
|-
|-
|2009
| ''[[Uppukandam Brothers]]'' || Elamma ||
|''[[Kerala Cafe]]'' ||Manikantan's wife
|-
|-
|2009
| rowspan=7 | 1994 || ''Dadha'' || Anandam ||
|''[[Seetha Kalyanam (2009 film)|Seetha Kalyanam]]'' ||Ramani
|-
|-
|2009
| ''[[CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed.]]'' || House Maid ||
|''[[Thirunakkara Perumal]]'' ||Pushpavalli
|-
|-
|2009
| ''[[Kudumba Vishesham]]'' || Alykutty ||
|''Paleri Mannikyam Oru Pathira Kolapathakathinte Katha'' ||
|-
|-
|2009
| ''[[Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu]]'' || Ponnamma ||
|''Saswatham''||-
|-
|-
|2008
| ''[[Poochakkaru Mani Kettum]]'' || Karthika ||
|''Apoorva'' ||Teacher
|-
|-
|2008
| ''[[Sukham Sukhakaram]]'' || Lilly ||
|''[[Kovalam (film)|Kovalam]]'' || Mariya
|-
|-
|2008
| ''The President'' || ||
|''[[De Ingottu Nokkiye]]'' ||Ammu
|-
|-
|2008
| rowspan=14 | 1995 || ''[[Kaattile Thadi Thevarude Ana]]'' || Kanaka ||
|''[[Bullet (2008 film)|Bullet]]'' ||Reality Show Judge
|-
|-
|2008
| ''[[Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam]]'' || Chempakasseri Sakunthala ||
|''[[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]'' ||Swarnamma
|-
|-
|2008
| ''[[Achan Kombathu Amma Varampathu]]'' || Swayamprabha ||
|''[[Pakal Nakshatrangal]]'' ||Raji
|-
|-
|2007
| ''[[Parvathy Parinayam]]'' || Radha ||
|''The Unakka Chemmeen'' || Karuthamma
|-
|-
|2007
| ''Pai Brothers'' || Komalam ||
|''Anchil Oral Arjunan'' || Shantha
|-
|-
|2007
| ''[[Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman]]'' || Kousalya ||
|''[[Bharathan Effect]]'' ||Chinnakutty
|-
|-
|2006
| ''Punnaram'' || Chandrika ||
|''[[Balram vs. Tharadas]]'' ||Dakshayani
|-
|-
|2005
| ''Rajakeeyam'' || Snehaprabha ||
|''[[Krithyam]]'' || Victoria
|-
|-
|2005
| ''Peter Scott'' || Bessy ||
|''[[Athbhutha Dweepu]]'' || Mallika
|-
|-
|2005
| ''[[No 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North]]'' || Metilda ||
|''[[Bunglavil Outha]]'' ||Chemparathy
|-
|-
|2005
| ''[[Mangala Soothram]]'' || Sumithra ||
|''[[Udayon]]'' ||Kunjujamma
|-
|-
|2005
| ''[[Three Men Army]]'' || Indira Devi ||
|''Kalabham'' ||Pachakili
|-
|-
|2005
| ''Manashasthranjante Diary'' || ||
|''[[Bus Conductor (2005 film)|Bus Conductor]]'' ||Ambili
|-
|-
|2005
| ''[[Nirnayam (1995 film)|Nirnayam]]'' || ||
|''[[Five Fingers (2005 film)|Five Fingers]]'' || Marykutti
|-
|-
|2004
| rowspan=7 | 1996 || ''Excuse Me Ethu Collegila'' || Sundari ||
|''[[Mambazhakkalam]]'' || Neelima
|-
|-
|2004
| ''[[Kaathil Oru Kinnaram]]'' || Manikutty ||
|''[[Vismayathumbathu]]'' || Maya
|-
|-
|2004
| ''[[Kaliveedu]]'' || Mary ||
|''[[Vellinakshatram (2004 film)|Vellinakshatram]]'' ||School principal
|-
|-
|2004
| ''Harbour'' || Palisha Kathreena ||
|''[[Thalamelam]]'' || Kanakavalli
|-
|-
|2004
| ''[[Kudumbakodathi]]'' || Gundur Parvathi ||
|''[[Sethurama Iyer CBI]]'' ||Vijayamma
|-
|-
|2004
| ''[[Malayaalamaasam Chingam Onninu]]'' || Rukku ||
|''[[Priyam Priyamkaram]]'' ||Alamelu
|-
|-
|2004
| ''[[Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum]]'' || Swarnam ||
|''[[Nerkku Nere]]'' ||Devu
|-
|-
|2003
| rowspan=15 | 1997 || ''[[Itha Oru Snehagatha]]'' || Kochuthresia ||
|''Relax'' || Aarthi
|-
|-
|2003
| ''[[Junior Mandrake]]'' || Vandana ||
|''Varum Varunnu Vannu'' || House maid
|-
|-
|2003
| ''Kalyana Unnikal'' || Lucie ||
|''[[Mizhi Randilum]]'' || Saradha
|-
|-
|2003
| ''Ancharakalyanam'' || Kalyani ||
|''[[The Fire (2003 film)|The Fire]]'' ||Fathima Beevi
|-
|-
|2003
| ''Raajathanthram'' || Damayanthi ||
|''[[Mr. Brahmachari]]'' ||Anasooya
|-
|-
|2003
| ''[[Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam]]'' || Chandrika ||
|''[[Melvilasam Sariyanu]]'' || Sarasamma P. Varghese
|-
|-
|2003
| ''[[Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan]]'' || Chamba ||
|''[[Vellithira (2003 film)|Vellithira]]'' || Pushpam
|-
|-
|2002
| ''[[Newspaper Boy (1997 film)|Newspaper Boy]]'' || Komalam ||
|''[[Chirikkudukka (2002 film)|Chirikudukka]]'' || Seemanthini
|-
|-
|2002
| ''[[Anuragakottaram]]'' || Mother Superior ||
|''[[Kakke Kakke Koodevide]]'' ||Rahel
|-
|-
|2002
| ''[[Ullasapoongattu]]'' || Marykutti ||
|''[[Kannaki (film)|Kannaki]]'' || Kanakammal
|-
|-
|2002
| ''[[Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum]]'' || Jayaprabha ||
|''Www.anukudumbam.com'' ||Thief
|-
|-
|2002
| ''Ishtadanam'' || Stella ||
|''[[Kashillatheyum Jeevikkam]]'' ||Annamma
|-
|-
|2002
| ''[[Anubhoothi]]'' || Ambujakshan's wife ||
|''[[Krishna Gopalakrishna]]'' || Sujatha
|-
|-
|2002
| ''[[Five Star Hospital]]'' || Nurse Snehalatha ||
|''[[Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan]]'' || Kanyaka
|-
|-
|2002
| ''[[Mayaponman]]'' || Meenakshi ||
|''Aaradyam Parayum'' ||
|-
|-
|2001
| rowspan=8 | 1998 || ''[[Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum]]'' || Thanki ||
|''[[Ishtam (2001 Malayalam film)|Ishtam]]'' || Mariyamma Thomas
|-
|-
|2001
| ''[[Graama Panchaayathu]]'' || Pankajakshi ||
|''[[Ennum Sambhavami Yuge Yuge]]'' ||Tapinokia / Kalyani
|-
|-
|2001
| ''Harthal'' || Dimple Mariya ||
|''Kathakan'' ||
|-
|-
|2001
| ''[[Sooryaputhran]]'' || Neeli ||
|''Oh My Juliet'' ||
|-
|-
|2001
| ''Malabaril Ninnoru Manimaaran'' || Chandhrika ||
|''Spiderman'' ||
|-
|-
|2000
| ''[[Kudumba Vaarthakal]]'' || Meera ||
|''Kannaadikkadavathu'' ||Bhavani
|-
|-
|2000 ||''Manjukaalappakshi''||  
| ''[[Manthri Kochamma]]'' || Jayan's sister ||
|-
|-
|2000 || ''[[Nishasurabhikal]]'' ||
| ''Inspector Eeswara Iyer Green Roomilundu'' || ||
|-
|-
|2000
| rowspan=6 | 1999 || ''[[American Ammayi]]'' || Thresia ||
|''[[Manassil Oru Manjuthulli]]'' ||Rajamma
|-
|-
|2000
| ''[[Aakasha Ganga]]'' || Kochuthresia/ Krishnan's wife <br /> / Aaveshananda Swamigal Aaveshananda Swamigal ||
|''[[Shayanam]]'' ||Mary Thoma
|-
|-
|2000
| ''[[Chandamama (1999 film)|Chandamama]]'' || Kochammini ||
|''Punnus Express'' ||
|-
|-
|1999
| ''[[Charlie Chaplin (1999 film)|Charlie Chaplin]]'' || Chandrika ||
|''[[American Ammayi]]'' ||Thresia
|-
|-
|1999
| ''[[Swastham Grihabharanam]]'' || Sarala ||
|''[[Aakasha Ganga]]'' || Kochuthresia/ Krishnan's wife <br> / Aaveshananda Swamigal Aaveshananda Swamigal
|-
|-
|1999
| ''[[Pranaya Nilavu]]'' || ||
|''[[Chandamama (1999 film)|Chandamama]]'' || Kochammini
|-
|-
|1999
| rowspan=5 | 2000 || ''Kannaadikkadavathu'' || Bhavani ||
|''[[Charlie Chaplin (1999 film)|Charlie Chaplin]]'' ||Chandrika
|-
|-
|1999
| ''[[Manassil Oru Manjuthulli]]'' || Rajamma ||
|''[[Swastham Grihabharanam]]'' || Sarala
|-
|-
| 1999|| ''Pushpull'' ||  
| ''[[Sayahnam]]'' || Mary Thomas ||
|-
|-
|1999
| ''Manjukaalappakshi'' || ||  
|''Pranaya Nilaavu'' ||
|-
|-
|1998
| ''Nishasurabhikal'' || ||
|''[[Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum]]'' || Thanki
|-
|-
|1998
| rowspan=3 | 2001 || ''[[Ishtam (2001 Malayalam film)|Ishtam]]'' || SI Mariyamma Thomas ||
|''[[Graama Panchaayathu]]'' || Pankajakshi
|-
|-
|1998
| ''Ennum Sambhavami Yuge Yuge'' || Tapinokia / Kalyani ||
|''Harthal'' || Dimple Mariya
|-
|-
|1998
| ''Kathakan'' || ||
|''[[Sooryaputhran]]'' ||Mental Patient,Neeli
|-
|-
|1998
| rowspan=8 | 2002 || ''Chirikudukka'' || Seemanthini ||
|''[[Malabaril Ninnoru Manimaaran]]''||Chandhrika
|-
|-
|1998
| ''Kakke Kakke Koodevide'' || Rahel ||
|''[[Kudumba Vaarthakal]]'' ||Meera
|-
|-
|1998
| ''[[Kannaki (film)|Kannaki]]'' || Kanakammal ||
|''[[Manthri Kochamma]]'' ||Mrs. Lukoos
|-
|-
|1998
| ''Www.anukudumbam.com'' || Thief ||
| ''Inspector Eeswara Iyer Green Roomilundu''||-
|-
|-
|1997
| ''Kashillatheyum Jeevikkam'' || Annamma ||
|''[[Itha Oru Snehagatha]]''||Kochuthresia
|-
|-
|1997
| ''[[Krishna Gopalakrishna]]'' || Sujatha ||
|''[[Junior Mandrake]]'' ||Vandana
|-
|-
|1997
| ''[[Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan]]'' || Kanyaka ||
|''[[Kalyana Unnikal]]'' || Lucie
|-
|-
|1997
| ''Aaradyam Parayum'' || ||
|''Ancharakalyanam'' ||Kalyani
|-
|-
|1997
| rowspan=6 | 2003 || ''Varum Varunnu Vannu'' || House maid ||
|''Raajathanthram'' ||Damayanthi
|-
|-
|1997
| ''[[Mizhi Randilum]]'' || Saradha ||
|''[[Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam]]'' || Chandrika
|-
|-
|1997
| ''The Fire'' || Fathima Beevi ||
|''Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan'' ||Chamba
|-
|-
|1997
| ''[[Mr. Brahmachari]]'' || Anasooya ||
|''[[Newspaper Boy (1997 film)|Newspaper Boy]]'' ||Komalam
|-
|-
|1997
| ''[[Melvilasam Sariyanu]]'' || Sarasamma P. Varghese ||
|''[[Anuragakottaram]]'' ||Mother Superior
|-
|-
|1997
| ''[[Vellithira (2003 film)|Vellithira]]'' || Pushpam ||
|''[[Ullasapoongattu]]'' ||Marykutti
|-
|-
|1997
| rowspan=7 | 2004 || ''[[Mambazhakkalam]]'' || Neelima ||
|''[[Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum]]'' ||Jayaprabha
|-
|-
|1997
| ''[[Vismayathumbathu]]'' || Maya ||
|''[[Ishtadanam]]'' ||Stella
|-
|-
|1997
| ''[[Vellinakshatram (2004 film)|Vellinakshatram]]'' || School principal ||
|''[[Anubhoothi]]'' ||Ambujakshan's wife
|-
|-
|1997
| ''Thalamelam'' || Kanakavalli ||
|''[[Five Star Hospital]]''||Nurse Snehalatha
|-
|-
|1997
| ''[[Sethurama Iyer CBI]]'' || Vijayamma ||
|''[[Mayaponman]]'' ||Meenakshi
|-
|-
|1996
| ''Priyam Priyamkaram'' || Alamelu ||
|''Excuse Me Ethu Collegila'' ||Sundari
|-
|-
|1996
| ''Nerkku Nere'' || Devu ||
|''[[Kaathil Oru Kinnaram]]'' || Manikutty
|-
|-
|1996
| rowspan=7 | 2005 || ''[[Krithyam]]'' || Victoria ||
|''[[Kaliveedu]]'' || Mary
|-
|-
|1996
| ''[[Athbhutha Dweepu]]'' || Mallika ||
|''[[Harbour (film)|Harbour]]'' ||Palisha Kathreena
|-
|-
|1996
| ''Bunglavil Outha'' || Chemparathy ||
|''[[Kudumbakodathi]]'' || Gundur Parvathi
|-
|-
|1996
| ''[[Udayon]]'' || Kunjujamma ||
|''[[Malayaalamaasam Chingam Onninu]]'' ||Rukku
|-
|-
|1996
| ''Kalabham'' || Pachakili ||
|''[[Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum]]'' ||Swarnam
|-
|-
|1995
| ''[[Bus Conductor (2005 film)|Bus Conductor]]'' || Ambili ||
|''[[Kaattile Thadi Thevarude Ana]]'' || Kanaka
|-
|-
|1995
| ''[[Five Fingers (2005 film)|Five Fingers]]'' || Marykutti ||
|''[[Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam]]'' || Chempakasseri Sakunthala
|-
|-
|1995
| 2006 || ''[[Balram vs. Tharadas]]'' || Circle Inspector Dakshayani ||
|''[[Achan Kombathu Amma Varampathu]]'' ||Swayamprabha
|-
|-
|1995
| rowspan=3 | 2007 || ''The Unakka Chemmeen'' || Karuthamma ||
|''[[Parvathy Parinayam]]'' ||Radha
|-
|-
|1995
| ''[[Anchil Oral Arjunan]]'' || Shantha ||
|''[[Pai Brothers]]'' || Komalam
|-
|-
|1995
| ''[[Bharathan Effect]]'' || Chinnakutty ||
|''[[Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman]]'' || Kousalya
|-
|-
|1995
| rowspan=6 | 2008 || ''Apoorva'' || Teacher ||
|''Punnaram'' || Chandrika
|-
|-
|1995
| ''Kovalam'' || Mariya ||
|''[[Rajakeeyam]]''|| Snehaprabha
|-
|-
|1995
| ''[[De Ingottu Nokkiye]]'' || Ammu ||
|''[[Peter Scott (film)|Peter Scott]]'' ||Bessy
|-
|-
| 1995
| ''[[Bullet (2008 film)|Bullet]]'' || Reality Show Judge ||
|''[[No 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North]]''||Metilda
|-
|-
|1995
| ''[[Twenty:20 (film)|Twenty:20]]'' || Swarnamma ||
|''[[Mangala Soothram]]'' ||Sumithra
|-
|-
|1995
| ''[[Pakal Nakshatrangal]]'' || Raji ||
|''Manashasthranjante Diary'' ||
|-
|-
|1995
| rowspan=8 | 2009 || ''[[Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu]]'' || Dance teacher ||
|''Nirnnayam'' ||
|-
|-
|1995
| ''[[Loudspeaker (2009 film)|Loud Speaker]]'' || Rugmini ||
|''[[Three Men Army]]'' || Indira Devi
|-
|-
|1994
| ''Sanmanasullavan Appukuttan'' || Vasundhara ||
|''[[Dadha]]''||Anandam
|-
|-
|1994
| ''[[Kerala Cafe]]'' || Manikantan's wife ||
|''[[CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed.]]'' ||House Maid
|-
|-
|1994
| ''[[Seetha Kalyanam (2009 film)|Seetha Kalyanam]]'' || Ramani ||
|''[[Kudumba Vishesham]]'' || Alykutty
|-
|-
|1994
| ''Thirunakkara Perumal'' || Pushpavalli ||
|''[[Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu]]'' || Ponnamma
|-
|-
|1994
| ''Saswatham'' || ||
|''[[Poochakkaru Mani Kettum]]'' || Karthika
|-
|-
|1994
| ''[[Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha (film)|Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha]]'' || ||
|''[[Sukham Sukhakaram]]'' || Lilly
|-
|-
|1994
| rowspan=10 | 2010 || ''[[Senior Mandrake]]'' || Vandana ||
|''The President'' ||  
|-
|-
|1993
| ''Nizhal'' || Canteen owner (Maami) ||
|''[[Butterflies (1993 film)|Butterflies]]'' ||Parukutty
|-
|-
|1993
| ''[[Nirakazhcha]]'' || Aksharavalli ||
|''[[Gandharvam]]'' || Kottarakara Komalam
|-
|-
|1993
| ''[[Yugapurushan]]'' || Drunkard Paramu's wife ||
|''[[Narayam (film)|Narayam]]'' ||Amina' s kin
|-
|-
|1993
| ''Darpapnam'' || Kousalya ||
|''[[Injakkadan Mathai & Sons]]'' || Annakutty
|-
|-
|1993
| ''Njaan Sanchaari'' || Dr. Arundhathi ||
|''[[Kabooliwala]]'' || Chandrika
|-
|-
|1993
| ''Jayan, the Man behind the Legend ''<br /> (Documentary) || Herself ||
|''[[Kavadiyattam]]'' ||Dolly
|-
|-
|1993
| ''[[Oru Small Family]]'' || ||
|''[[Ponnu Chami]]'' ||Valli
|-
|-
|1993
| ''Aakaashayathra'' || ||
|''[[Porutham]]'' ||Vasantha Kokila
|-
|-
|1993
| ''Pathamadhyam'' || ||
|''[[Kalippattam]]'' ||Meenakshi
|-
|-
|1993
| rowspan=16 | 2011 || ''[[Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action]]'' || Elamma || Archive footage
|''[[Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni]]'' ||Reshmi
|-
|-
|1993
| ''[[Shankaranum Mohananum]]'' || Janaki ||
|''Ammayane Sathyam'' ||
|-
|-
|1993
| ''[[Salt N' Pepper]]'' || Mary ||
|''[[Uppukandam Brothers]]'' || Elamma
|-
|-
|1992
| ''[[Kanakompathu]]'' || Hotel Manager ||
|''[[Ennodishtam Koodamo]]'' || Bhagyam
|-
|-
|1992
| ''[[Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2]]'' || Muthulakshmi ||
| ''[[Cheppadividya]]''||Mary
|-
|-
|1992
| ''[[Pachuvum Kovalanum]]'' || Annamma ||
| ''[[Ardram]]''||Jaanu
|-
|-
|1992
| ''Snehadharam'' || ||
| ''[[Mr & Mrs (1992 film)|Mr & Mrs]]'' ||Kalpana
|-
|-
|1992
| ''Paarvanam'' || ||
| ''[[Aparatha]]'' || Mary
|-
|-
|1991
| ''Sneham + Ishtam = Amma'' || ||
|''[[Inspector Balram]]'' || Dakshayani
|-
|-
| 1991
| ''Darsanasya Maunam'' || ||
|''[[Ottayal Pattalam]]''||Venu's lover
|-
|-
|1991
| ''[[Living Together (2011 film)|Living Together]]'' || ||
|''[[Post Box No. 27]]''||Gayathri
|-
|-
|1991
| ''Sivapuram'' || ||
|''[[Innathe Program]]'' || Minikutty
|-
|-
|1991
| ''[[Bombay Mittayi]]'' || ||
|''[[Pookkalam Varavayi]]'' || Tuition Teacher
|-
|-
|1991
| ''[[Kudumbasree Travels]]'' || Khadeeja ||
|''[[Souhrudam]]'' || Annamma
|-
|-
|1991
| ''[[Makeup Man]]'' || Soorya's fiancée's aunt ||
|''[[Adayalam]]'' || Rosemary
|-
|-
|1990
| ''[[Indian Rupee (film)|Indian Rupee]]'' || Mary ||
|''Dr. Pasupathy'' || U. D. C. Kumari
|-
|-
|1990
| rowspan=7 | 2012 || ''[[Thanichalla Njan]]'' || Razia Beevi ||
|''[[Kouthuka Varthakal]]'' || Kamalu
|-
|-
|1990
| ''[[Spirit (2012 film)|Spirit]]'' || Pankajam ||
|''[[Maalayogam]]'' || Subhadra
|-
|-
|1990
| ''[[Vaadhyar]]'' || Shobha ||
|''[[Orukkam]]'' || Alice
|-
|-
|1990
| ''[[Ezham Suryan]]'' || Nalini ||
| ''Superstar'' || Shakuntala
|-
|-
|1990
| ''[[Grihanathan]]'' || ||
|''[[Saandhram]]'' || Anna
|-
|-
|1989
| ''[[Theruvu Nakshatrangal]]'' || Advocate ||
|''[[Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam]]'' || Thankamani
|-
|-
|1989
| ''[[Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O.]]'' || Maria ||
|''[[Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal]]'' || Mohini
|-
|-
|1986
| rowspan=3 | 2013 || ''[[ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013 film)]]'' || Mariyamma ||
|''[[Ithramathram (1986 film)|Ithramathram]]'' ||Rajani
|-
|-
|1986
| ''Teens'' || Nun/College authority ||
|''[[Naale Njangalude Vivaham]]''||Mini's friend
|-
|-
| 1986
| ''[[Radio (2013 film)|Radio]]'' || ||
|''Ninnishtam Ennishtam'' ||
|-
|-
|1985
| rowspan=5 | 2014 || ''Karnavar'' || Santha ||
|''[[Ithu Nalla Thamasha]]'' || Sundari/Gracy
|-
|-
| 1985
| ''[[The Dolphins (film)|The Dolphins]]'' || Vava ||
|''[[Choodatha Pookal]]'' ||Hema's friend
|-
|-
| 1985
| ''Nayana'' || Nurse ||
|''[[Paara (film)|Paara]]'' ||-
|-
|-
| 1985
| ''Malayalakkara Residency'' || Malu ||
|''Pathamudayam'' ||
|-
|-
| 1984
| ''[[Bangalore Days]]'' || Kuttan's mother (Amma) ||
|''Radhayude Kamukan''||
|-
|-
| 1984
| rowspan=2 | 2015 || ''[[Aana Mayil Ottakam]]'' || ||
|''Bullet''||  
|-
|-
| 1984
| ''Ishtamanu Pakshe Achananu Preshnam'' || ||
| ''[[Panchavadi Palam]]'' ||Anarkali
|-
|-
|1983
| rowspan=6 | 2015  ||''[[Charlie (2015 Malayalam film)|Charlie]]'' ||Queen Mary / Mariya ||<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/when-dulquer-salmaan-shared-an-endearing-memory-about-kalpana/articleshow/80444669.cms |title=When Dulquer Salmaan shared an endearing memory about Kalpana |website=[[The Times of India]]|date=25 January 2021 }}</ref>
|''[[Thavalam (1983 film)|Thavalam]]'' ||Latha
|-
|-
|1983
| ''3 Wikkattinu 365 Runs'' || Kanakavalli ||
|''[[Manju (film)|Manju]]'' || Rashmi
|-
|-
|1983
| ''[[Lavender (2015 film)|Lavender]]'' || Janet ||
|''[[Aadhipathyam]]'' || Gracy
|-
|-
| 1982
| ''[[Ennum Eppozhum]]'' || Bindhu ||
|''[[Pokkuveyil]]'' ||Nisha
|-
|-
| 1982
| ''Manam Thelinjathu'' || ||
|''[[Ithum Oru Jeevitham]]'' ||Sheela
|-
|-
| 1982
| ''Ente Sathyanweshana Pareekshakal'' || ||
|''[[Yagam (1982 film)|Yaagam]]'' || Kannamma
|-
|-
| 1982
| 2019 || ''[[Aakasha Ganga 2]]'' || Aaveshananda Swamigal || Photo only
|''[[Anthiveyilile Ponnu]]'' ||-
|-
|-
| 1981
| 2021 || ''[[Anugraheethan Antony]]'' || Thresia  Varghese || Photo only
|''[[Pathirasooryan]]'' ||Joly's friend
|-
|-
||1980
| 2022 || ''[[19(1)(a)]]'' || Gangettan's wife || Photo only
|''[[Dwik Vijayam]]'' ||child artist
|-
|-
|1979
| 2025 || ''[[Thudarum]]'' || George's wife || Photo only
|''[[Sikharangal]]''||child artist
|-
|-
|1977
 
|''[[Vidarunna Mottukal]]''<ref name="kalpanaSIMHA" /> ||child artist
|}
|}


===Tamil===
===Tamil===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Kalpana Tamil film credits
|-
|-
! Year
! scope="col" | Year
! Movie !! Role
! scope="col" | Movie
! scope="col" | Role
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Notes
|-
|-
|2018
| 1985 || ''[[Chinna Veedu]]'' || Bhagyalakshmi ||
|''[[Itly]]''||Lilly
|-
|-
|2017
| 1986 || ''Thalaiyatti Bommaigal'' || Saradha ||
|''[[Vaigai Express (film)|Vaigai Express]]'' || N/A<br>Voice for Anuradha<br> ([[Archana Chandhoke]])
|-
|-
|2017
| 1987 || ''[[Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi]]'' || Uma ||
|''[[Kadhal Kasakuthaiya]]'' || Arjun's mother
|-
|-
|2016
| 1991 || ''Mookuthi Poo Meley'' || ||
| ''[[Oopiri|Thozha]]''||Lakshmi
|-
|-
|2015
| rowspan=2 | 1994 || ''[[Sindhu Nathi Poo]]'' || Shenbaga Valli ||
|''[[Kaaki Sattai]]'' ||Meenakshi
|-
|-
|2009
| ''Ipadikku Kaadhal'' || Lilly ||
|''[[Sirithal Rasipen]]''||Eshwari
|-
|-
|2007
| 1995 || ''[[Sathi Leelavathi (1995 film)|Sathi Leelavathi]]'' || Leelavathi ||
|''[[Arputha Theevu]]''||Mallika
|-
|-
|2006
| 1997 || ''[[Poochudava]]'' || Arul, Kannan's sister ||
|''Kasu'' ||
|-
|-
|2005
| rowspan=4 | 2001 || ''Chithiram'' || ||
|''[[Idhaya Thirudan]] '' ||Kamala
|-
|-
|2003
| ''[[Looty]]'' ||Sona ||
|''[[Aalukkoru Aasai]]''||Govindamma
|-
|-
|2002
| ''[[Dumm Dumm Dumm]]'' || Pattamma ||
|''[[Pammal K. Sambandam]]''   ||Nurse Mariyakutty
|-
|-
|2001
| ''[[Veettoda Mappillai]]'' || Jamuna ||
| ''[[Veettoda Mappillai]]''||Jamuna
|-
|-
|2001
| 2002 || ''[[Pammal K. Sambandam]]'' || Nurse Mariyakutty ||
|''[[Dumm Dumm Dumm]]'' ||Pattamma
|-
|-
|2001
| 2003 || ''[[Aalukkoru Aasai]]'' || Govindamma ||
|''[[Looty]]''||Sona
|-
|-
|2001
| 2005 || ''[[Idhaya Thirudan]]'' || Kamala ||
|''Chithiram''||
|-
|-
|1997
| 2006 || ''[[Kasu (film)|Kasu]]'' || ||
|''[[Poochudava]]'' || Arul,Kannan's sister
|-
|-
|1995
| 2007 || ''[[Arputha Theevu]]'' || Mallika ||
|''[[Sathi Leelavathi (1995 film)|Sathi Leelavathi]]'' || Leelavathi
|-
|-
|1994
| 2009 || ''[[Sirithal Rasipen]]'' || Eshwari ||
|''[[Sukham Sukhakaram]] '' ||Lilly
|-
|-
|1994
| 2015 || ''[[Kaaki Sattai]]'' || Meenakshi ||
|''[[Sindhu Nathi Poo]]''||Shenbaga Valli
|-
|-
|1991
| 2016 || ''[[Oopiri|Thozha]]'' || Lakshmi ||
|''Mookuthi Poo Meley''||
|-
|-
|1987
| rowspan=2 | 2017 || ''[[Kadhal Kasakuthaiya]]'' || Arjun's mother ||
|''[[Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi]]'' ||Uma
|-
|-
|1986
| ''[[Vaigai Express (film)|Vaigai Express]]'' || N/A<br />Voice for Anuradha<br /> ([[Archana Chandhoke]]) ||
|''Thalayattu Bommaigal''||Saradha
|-
|-
|1985
| 2018 || ''[[Itly]]'' || Lilly ||
|''[[Chinna Veedu]]'' ||Bhagyalakshmi
|-
|-
|}
|}
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===Kannada===
===Kannada===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Kalpana Kannada film credits
|-
|-
! Year
! scope="col" | Year
! Movie !! Role
! scope="col" | Movie
! scope="col" | Role
|-
|-
|1990
|1990
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===Telugu===
===Telugu===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|+ List of Kalpana Telugu film credits
|-
|-
! Year
! scope="col" | Year
! Movie !! Role
! scope="col" | Movie
! scope="col" | Role
|-
|-
|2016
|2016
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|2019
|2019
| ''[[Majili]]''||Poorna's Mother (″Photo appearance″)
| ''[[Majili]]''||Poorna's Mother (″Photo appearance″)
|-
|}
|}


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==Television==
==Television==
Kalpana hosted several talk shows and interviews on Malayalam TV Channels. She frequently appeared as Judge in [[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]]'s Comedy Reality show ''Vodafone Comedy Stars''. Kalpana's last talk show was also on Asianet.
{{unreferenced section|date= December 2022}}
It was telecasted a few days before her demise. She has appeared in many [[advertisements]] also including "Mega Water Tank", "Nana", "Vellinakshathram","Raidco Family Products", "Karunya Lottery Ticket", "Kerala Samsthana Saksharatha Mission" etc.


===Malayalam television===
===Malayalam television===
;Serials
;Serials
* Vamsham ([[DD Malayalam]])
* Sathi Leelavathi ([[Amrita TV]])
* Sathi Leelavathi ([[Amrita TV]])
* Kudumbasametham Manikutty ([[Jaihind TV]])
* Kudumbasametham Manikutty ([[Jaihind TV]])
* Kochu Thresya Kochu ([[Kairali TV]])
* Kochu Thresya Kochu ([[Kairali TV]])
* Hukka Huvva Mikkado (Kairali TV)
* Hukka Huvva Mikkado (Kairali TV)
* Jagapoga (Kairali TV)
* Aathma (Kairali TV)
* In Panchali House ([[Surya TV]])
* In Panchali House ([[Surya TV]])
* Hello Machambi
* Women's Club
* Women's Club
* Aathma
* Irattavalan Kurup
 
;As Host
;As Host
* Ponkireedam ([[Jaihind TV]])
* Ponkireedam ([[Jaihind TV]])
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* Run Baby Run ([[Asianet Plus]])
* Run Baby Run ([[Asianet Plus]])
* Amrita Onam ([[Amrita TV]])
* Amrita Onam ([[Amrita TV]])
* Onakinnaram ([[Surya TV]])
* Payasaperumma ([[Jeevan TV]])
* Vellithirayile Ambilikala ([[Kairali TV]])
* Kalpana Show 2006 ([[DD Malayalam]])
* The Kalpana Show 2002 ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
* Apratheekshitha Athithi : Ee Onam Ivarodoppam ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
* Only Ministers ([[Jaihind TV]])
* Golden Moments
* K P Ummer Interview
* K P Ummer Interview
* Vellithirayile Ambilikala (Kairali TV)
* Mukesh.com Mega Show
* Mukesh.com Mega Show


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* Hairomax Mrs. Kerala (Surya TV)
* Hairomax Mrs. Kerala (Surya TV)
* Suryathejassod Amma (Surya TV)
* Suryathejassod Amma (Surya TV)
* Suryaprabhayil Priyatharangal (Surya TV)
* Kitchen Tharangal (Surya TV)
* Kitchen Tharangal (Surya TV)
* Super Dancer Junior ([[Amrita TV]])
* Super Dancer Junior ([[Amrita TV]])
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* [[Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran]]([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
* [[Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran]]([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
* Sarigama (Asianet)
* Sarigama (Asianet)
* Saregamapadhanisa (Asianet)
* Idea [[Star Singer]] (Asianet)
* Idea [[Star Singer]] (Asianet)
* [[Sell Me the Answer (Indian game show)|Sell Me The Answer]] (Asianet)
* [[Sell Me the Answer (Indian game show)|Sell Me The Answer]] (Asianet)
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* Veedu (Manorama News)
* Veedu (Manorama News)
* Pachakuthira ([[Kairali TV]])
* Pachakuthira ([[Kairali TV]])
* Star Wars (Kairali TV)
* Veettamma (Kairali TV)
* Veettamma (Kairali TV)
* Chirikkum Pattanam (Kairali TV)
* Chirikkum Pattanam (Kairali TV)
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*Kerala Kaumudi Onam Celebrations 2009
*Kerala Kaumudi Onam Celebrations 2009
*Malayalam Super Star Nite 1987
*Malayalam Super Star Nite 1987
*Arabain Dreams
*Arabian Dreams
*Kalpana Show
*Mazhavilazhakil Amma
*Mazhavilazhakil Amma
*Special Athithi
*Special Athithi
*Kairali Cultural Association's Onam
*Kairali Cultural Association's Onam
*Asianet Film Awards
*Asianet Film Awards
*Kerala Kalotsavam
*Kerala Tourism Onam Celebrations
*Kerala Tourism Onam Celebrations
*Siddique Lal's Cine Galaxy 94
*Siddique Lal's Cine Galaxy 94
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* [[Thangam (TV series)|Thangam]] ([[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]) (guest role) as Kuchalambal
* [[Thangam (TV series)|Thangam]] ([[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]) (guest role) as Kuchalambal
* [[Mama Maaple]] ([[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]) as Parimalam
* [[Mama Maaple]] ([[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]) as Parimalam
* Kathiravan as Janu
* Kathiravan ([[Sun TV (India)|Sun TV]]) as Janu


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Indian women television presenters]]
[[Category:Indian women television presenters]]
[[Category:Indian voice actresses]]
[[Category:Indian voice actresses]]
[[Category:Best Supporting Actress National Film Award winners]]

Latest revision as of 20:29, 24 March 2026


Not to be confused with Kalpana (Kannada actress).
Kalpana
Born
Kalpana Ranjani

(1965-10-05)5 October 1965[1]
Trivandrum, Kerala, India
Died25 January 2016(2016-01-25) (aged 50)[2]
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
OccupationFilm actress
Years active1977–2016
Spouse(s)
​
(
m. 1998; div. 2012)
Children1
Relatives

Kalpana Priyadarshini (5 October 1965 – 25 January 2016), better known mononymously as Kalpana, was an Indian actress who appeared in South Indian films, predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil. Kalpana acted in over 300 films in various South Indian languages.[3] She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Thanichalla Njan (2012) at the 60th National Film Awards.[4] Kalpana began her career as a child artist in the late 1970s. She became popular among the audiences for her comic roles.

Career[edit | edit source]

Kalpana began her career as a child artist in the film Vidarunna Mottukal.[1] After making her debut as a mainstream actor in the 1982 film Pokkuveyil, directed by G. Aravindan, she went on to star in several critically acclaimed films and her portrayals as a comedian were appreciated by critics. Her Tamil debut was through the 1985 released successful film Chinna Veedu, opposite K. Bhagyaraj. Her other memorable films include Sathi Leelavathi (1995) and Kaliveedu (1996).[5] She performed in a music album with Usha Uthup.[6] She published her memoirs, Njan Kalpana.[7] Kalpana sang a song in the movie Kudumbakodathi, along with K.S. Chithra.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

Kalpana was born to theater artists Chavara V. P. Nair and Vijayalakshmi. Actors Kalaranjini and Urvashi are her sisters. She married Malayalam film director Anil Kumar in 1998. They divorced in 2012. They have one daughter.[8]

Death[edit | edit source]

Kalpana went to Hyderabad for the shooting of the movie Oopiri / Thozha which starred Karthi. On 25 January 2016, she was found unconscious in her hotel room and was immediately taken to the hospital, but died of a heart attack on the way.[9][10] Following a postmortem, her body was flown to her native place on 26 January 2016. The funeral took place on the same day.[11]

Awards[edit | edit source]

Filmography[edit | edit source]

Malayalam[edit | edit source]

List of Kalpana Malayalam film credits
Year Film Role Notes
1977 Vidarunna Mottukal Child artist[1]
1979 Sikharangal Pankajam
1980 Dwik Vijayam Child Artist
1981 Pathirasooryan Joly's friend
1982 Pokkuveyil Nisha
Ithum Oru Jeevitham Sheela
Yaagam Kannamma
Anthiveyilile Ponnu
1983 Thaavalam Latha
Manju Rashmi
Aadhipathyam Gracy
1984 Radhayude Kamukan
Bullet
Panchavadi Palam Anarkali
1985 Ithu Nalla Thamasha Sundari/Gracy
Choodatha Pookal Hema's friend
Paara
Pathamudayam
1986 Ithramathram Rajani
Naale Njangalude Vivaham Mini's friend
Ninnistham Ennishtam
1989 Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam Thankamani
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal Mohini
1990 Dr. Pasupathy U. D. C. Kumari
Kouthuka Varthakal Kamalu
Maalayogam Subhadra
Orukkam Alice
Superstar Shakuntala
Saandhram Anna
Kashandikku Marumarunnu
1991 Inspector Balram SI Dakshayani
Ottayal Pattalam Venu's lover
Post Box No. 27 Gayathri
Innathe Program Minikutty
Pookkalam Varavayi Tuition Teacher
Souhrudam Annamma
Adayalam Rosemary
1992 Ennodishtam Koodamo Bhagyam
Cheppadividya Mary
Ardram Jaanu
Mr & Mrs Kalpana
Aparatha Mary
1993 Butterflies Parukutty
Gandharvam Kottarakara Komalam
Narayam Amina' s kin
Injakkadan Mathai & Sons Annakutty
Kabooliwala Chandrika
Kavadiyattam Dolly
Ponnu Chami Valli
Porutham Vasantha Kokila
Kalippattam Meenakshi
Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni Reshmi
Uppukandam Brothers Elamma
1994 Dadha Anandam
CID Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed. House Maid
Kudumba Vishesham Alykutty
Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu Ponnamma
Poochakkaru Mani Kettum Karthika
Sukham Sukhakaram Lilly
The President
1995 Kaattile Thadi Thevarude Ana Kanaka
Kalamasseriyil Kalyanayogam Chempakasseri Sakunthala
Achan Kombathu Amma Varampathu Swayamprabha
Parvathy Parinayam Radha
Pai Brothers Komalam
Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman Kousalya
Punnaram Chandrika
Rajakeeyam Snehaprabha
Peter Scott Bessy
No 1 Snehatheeram Bangalore North Metilda
Mangala Soothram Sumithra
Three Men Army Indira Devi
Manashasthranjante Diary
Nirnayam
1996 Excuse Me Ethu Collegila Sundari
Kaathil Oru Kinnaram Manikutty
Kaliveedu Mary
Harbour Palisha Kathreena
Kudumbakodathi Gundur Parvathi
Malayaalamaasam Chingam Onninu Rukku
Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum Swarnam
1997 Itha Oru Snehagatha Kochuthresia
Junior Mandrake Vandana
Kalyana Unnikal Lucie
Ancharakalyanam Kalyani
Raajathanthram Damayanthi
Kottapurathe Koottukudumbam Chandrika
Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan Chamba
Newspaper Boy Komalam
Anuragakottaram Mother Superior
Ullasapoongattu Marykutti
Arjunan Pillayum Anchu Makkalum Jayaprabha
Ishtadanam Stella
Anubhoothi Ambujakshan's wife
Five Star Hospital Nurse Snehalatha
Mayaponman Meenakshi
1998 Alibabayum Arara Kallanmarum Thanki
Graama Panchaayathu Pankajakshi
Harthal Dimple Mariya
Sooryaputhran Neeli
Malabaril Ninnoru Manimaaran Chandhrika
Kudumba Vaarthakal Meera
Manthri Kochamma Jayan's sister
Inspector Eeswara Iyer Green Roomilundu
1999 American Ammayi Thresia
Aakasha Ganga Kochuthresia/ Krishnan's wife
/ Aaveshananda Swamigal Aaveshananda Swamigal
Chandamama Kochammini
Charlie Chaplin Chandrika
Swastham Grihabharanam Sarala
Pranaya Nilavu
2000 Kannaadikkadavathu Bhavani
Manassil Oru Manjuthulli Rajamma
Sayahnam Mary Thomas
Manjukaalappakshi
Nishasurabhikal
2001 Ishtam SI Mariyamma Thomas
Ennum Sambhavami Yuge Yuge Tapinokia / Kalyani
Kathakan
2002 Chirikudukka Seemanthini
Kakke Kakke Koodevide Rahel
Kannaki Kanakammal
Www.anukudumbam.com Thief
Kashillatheyum Jeevikkam Annamma
Krishna Gopalakrishna Sujatha
Oomappenninu Uriyadappayyan Kanyaka
Aaradyam Parayum
2003 Varum Varunnu Vannu House maid
Mizhi Randilum Saradha
The Fire Fathima Beevi
Mr. Brahmachari Anasooya
Melvilasam Sariyanu Sarasamma P. Varghese
Vellithira Pushpam
2004 Mambazhakkalam Neelima
Vismayathumbathu Maya
Vellinakshatram School principal
Thalamelam Kanakavalli
Sethurama Iyer CBI Vijayamma
Priyam Priyamkaram Alamelu
Nerkku Nere Devu
2005 Krithyam Victoria
Athbhutha Dweepu Mallika
Bunglavil Outha Chemparathy
Udayon Kunjujamma
Kalabham Pachakili
Bus Conductor Ambili
Five Fingers Marykutti
2006 Balram vs. Tharadas Circle Inspector Dakshayani
2007 The Unakka Chemmeen Karuthamma
Anchil Oral Arjunan Shantha
Bharathan Effect Chinnakutty
2008 Apoorva Teacher
Kovalam Mariya
De Ingottu Nokkiye Ammu
Bullet Reality Show Judge
Twenty:20 Swarnamma
Pakal Nakshatrangal Raji
2009 Bharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu Dance teacher
Loud Speaker Rugmini
Sanmanasullavan Appukuttan Vasundhara
Kerala Cafe Manikantan's wife
Seetha Kalyanam Ramani
Thirunakkara Perumal Pushpavalli
Saswatham
Paleri Manikyam: Oru Pathirakolapathakathinte Katha
2010 Senior Mandrake Vandana
Nizhal Canteen owner (Maami)
Nirakazhcha Aksharavalli
Yugapurushan Drunkard Paramu's wife
Darpapnam Kousalya
Njaan Sanchaari Dr. Arundhathi
Jayan, the Man behind the Legend
(Documentary)		 Herself
Oru Small Family
Aakaashayathra
Pathamadhyam
2011 Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action Elamma Archive footage
Shankaranum Mohananum Janaki
Salt N' Pepper Mary
Kanakompathu Hotel Manager
Ninnishtam Ennishtam 2 Muthulakshmi
Pachuvum Kovalanum Annamma
Snehadharam
Paarvanam
Sneham + Ishtam = Amma
Darsanasya Maunam
Living Together
Sivapuram
Bombay Mittayi
Kudumbasree Travels Khadeeja
Makeup Man Soorya's fiancée's aunt
Indian Rupee Mary
2012 Thanichalla Njan Razia Beevi
Spirit Pankajam
Vaadhyar Shobha
Ezham Suryan Nalini
Grihanathan
Theruvu Nakshatrangal Advocate
Mullassery Madhavan Kutty Nemom P. O. Maria
2013 ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi (2013 film) Mariyamma
Teens Nun/College authority
Radio
2014 Karnavar Santha
The Dolphins Vava
Nayana Nurse
Malayalakkara Residency Malu
Bangalore Days Kuttan's mother (Amma)
2015 Aana Mayil Ottakam
Ishtamanu Pakshe Achananu Preshnam
2015 Charlie Queen Mary / Mariya [14]
3 Wikkattinu 365 Runs Kanakavalli
Lavender Janet
Ennum Eppozhum Bindhu
Manam Thelinjathu
Ente Sathyanweshana Pareekshakal
2019 Aakasha Ganga 2 Aaveshananda Swamigal Photo only
2021 Anugraheethan Antony Thresia Varghese Photo only
2022 19(1)(a) Gangettan's wife Photo only
2025 Thudarum George's wife Photo only

Tamil[edit | edit source]

List of Kalpana Tamil film credits
Year Movie Role Notes
1985 Chinna Veedu Bhagyalakshmi
1986 Thalaiyatti Bommaigal Saradha
1987 Thirumathi Oru Vegumathi Uma
1991 Mookuthi Poo Meley
1994 Sindhu Nathi Poo Shenbaga Valli
Ipadikku Kaadhal Lilly
1995 Sathi Leelavathi Leelavathi
1997 Poochudava Arul, Kannan's sister
2001 Chithiram
Looty Sona
Dumm Dumm Dumm Pattamma
Veettoda Mappillai Jamuna
2002 Pammal K. Sambandam Nurse Mariyakutty
2003 Aalukkoru Aasai Govindamma
2005 Idhaya Thirudan Kamala
2006 Kasu
2007 Arputha Theevu Mallika
2009 Sirithal Rasipen Eshwari
2015 Kaaki Sattai Meenakshi
2016 Thozha Lakshmi
2017 Kadhal Kasakuthaiya Arjun's mother
Vaigai Express N/A
Voice for Anuradha
(Archana Chandhoke)
2018 Itly Lilly

Kannada[edit | edit source]

List of Kalpana Kannada film credits
Year Movie Role
1990 Chapala Chennigaraya Rukku

Telugu[edit | edit source]

List of Kalpana Telugu film credits
Year Movie Role
2016 Oopiri[15] Lakshmi
2019 Majili Poorna's Mother (″Photo appearance″)

Albums[edit | edit source]

  • Palavattam

Television[edit | edit source]

Malayalam television[edit | edit source]

Serials
  • Vamsham (DD Malayalam)
  • Sathi Leelavathi (Amrita TV)
  • Kudumbasametham Manikutty (Jaihind TV)
  • Kochu Thresya Kochu (Kairali TV)
  • Hukka Huvva Mikkado (Kairali TV)
  • Jagapoga (Kairali TV)
  • Aathma (Kairali TV)
  • In Panchali House (Surya TV)
  • Hello Machambi
  • Women's Club
  • Irattavalan Kurup
As Host
Other shows
  • Smart Show (Flowers)
  • Comedy Super Nite (Flowers)
  • Tharapakittu (Kaumudy TV)
  • Cinema Company (Kaumudy TV)
  • Deal or No Deal (Surya TV)
  • Hairomax Mrs. Kerala (Surya TV)
  • Suryathejassod Amma (Surya TV)
  • Suryaprabhayil Priyatharangal (Surya TV)
  • Kitchen Tharangal (Surya TV)
  • Super Dancer Junior (Amrita TV)
  • Annie's Kitchen (Amrita TV)
  • Malayali Durbar (Amrita TV)
  • Vanitharatnam (Amrita TV)
  • Star Family (Amrita TV)
  • Ningalkkum Aakaam Kodeeshwaran(Asianet)
  • Sarigama (Asianet)
  • Saregamapadhanisa (Asianet)
  • Idea Star Singer (Asianet)
  • Sell Me The Answer (Asianet)
  • Badai Bungalow (Asianet)
  • Comedy Stars (Asianet)
  • Smile Plz (Asianet Plus)
  • Thiranottam (ACV)
  • Ruchibhedam (ACV)
  • Kerala's Favourite Film Actor (ACV)
  • On Record (Asianet News)
  • Onnum Onnum Moonu (Mazhavil Manorama)
  • Cinema Chirima (Mazhavil Manorama)
  • Idavelayil (Mazhavil Manorama)
  • Katha Ithuvare (Mazhavil Manorama)
  • Aniyarayil (Mazhavil Manorama)
  • Nere Chovve (Manorama News)
  • Veedu (Manorama News)
  • Pachakuthira (Kairali TV)
  • Star Wars (Kairali TV)
  • Veettamma (Kairali TV)
  • Chirikkum Pattanam (Kairali TV)
  • JB Junction (Kairali TV)
  • Students Only (Kairali TV)
  • Jagapoga (Kairali TV)
  • Love Bites (Kairali We)
  • Ammayiyamma Marumakal Contest (Jaihind TV)
  • Jeevitham Ithuvare (Jaihind TV)
  • Ammaykku Oru Umma (Jaihind TV)
  • Ini Njangal Parayam (DD Malayalam)
  • 2 Crore Apple Mega Star (Jeevan TV)
  • Karunaniravil Kalpana
  • Mukhamukham Kalpana
  • Onam in Singapore
  • Crossroads
  • Tharaprabha
  • Asiavision
  • Lux Asianet
  • Asianet Television Awards
  • Jaycey Awards
  • Kerala Kaumudi Onam Celebrations 2009
  • Malayalam Super Star Nite 1987
  • Arabian Dreams
  • Mazhavilazhakil Amma
  • Special Athithi
  • Kairali Cultural Association's Onam
  • Asianet Film Awards
  • Kerala Kalotsavam
  • Kerala Tourism Onam Celebrations
  • Siddique Lal's Cine Galaxy 94
  • Rhythm 92

Tamil television[edit | edit source]

Serials

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "An actor with impressive range". The Hindu. 1 February 2016. Archived from the original on 27 January 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  2. ↑ "Remembering Kalpana on her fifth death anniversary; lesser-known facts about the late actress". The Times of India. 25 January 2021.
  3. ↑ "Top Malayalam actress Kalpana passes away in Hyderabad". 26 January 2016. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  4. ↑ "13 National Film Awards for Malayalam movies". Daily News and Analysis. 18 March 2013. Archived from the original on 21 March 2013. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  5. ↑ "Malayalam News, Kerala News, Latest Malayalam News, Latest Kerala News". Manoramaonline.com. Archived from the original on 19 March 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  6. ↑ "LAUGHTER QUEEN". Archived from the original on 26 September 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2008.
  7. ↑ "Memoirs by movie actress Kalpana". Archived from the original on 9 December 2008. Retrieved 17 December 2008.
  8. ↑ "My Mom is a Celeb". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 1 February 2016. Retrieved 25 January 2016.
  9. ↑ "Malayalam actress Kalpana passes away in Hyderabad". 26 January 2016.
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