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{{short description|Indian actress from Madurai, Tamil Nadu | {{short description|Indian actress from Madurai, Tamil Nadu}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=May 2018}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}} | {{Use Indian English|date=May 2018}} | ||
{{Infobox person | {{Infobox person | ||
| image | | image = | ||
| name | | name = Sumathi | ||
| birth_name | | birth_name = Sumathi | ||
| birth_date | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1964|08|19}} | ||
| birth_place | | birth_place = [[Madurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]] | ||
| occupation | | occupation = Actress | ||
| death_date | | death_date = | ||
| death_place | | death_place = | ||
| othername | | othername = Baby Sumathi, Sumi | ||
| yearsactive | | yearsactive = 1966–1989 | ||
| spouse | | spouse = | ||
| relatives | | relatives = [[Master Prabhakar]] (brother) | ||
| awards | | awards = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Sumathi''' | '''Sumathi''' is an Indian actress from [[Madurai]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. She started her career at the age of two. She starred in many [[Cinema of Kerala|Malayalam]], [[Tamil cinema|Tamil]], [[Cinema of Andhra Pradesh|Telugu]], [[Cinema of Karnataka|Kannada]], and [[Bollywood|Hindi]] language films.{{Citation needed|date=December 2022}} | ||
==Personal life== | ==Personal life== | ||
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*''[[Thettu]]'' (1971) as Minimol | *''[[Thettu]]'' (1971) as Minimol | ||
*''[[Muthassi (film)]]'' (1971) as Rekha | *''[[Muthassi (film)]]'' (1971) as Rekha | ||
*'' | *''Panitheeratha Veedu'' (1972) | ||
*''[[Prathikaram]]'' (1972) as Leela | *''[[Prathikaram]]'' (1972) as Leela | ||
*''Professor'' (1972) as Rema | *''Professor'' (1972) as Rema | ||
*''Sree Guruvayoorappan'' (1972) | *''[[Sree Guruvayoorappan (1972 film)|Sree Guruvayoorappan]]'' (1972) | ||
*''Achanum Bappayum'' (1972) as Young Amina | *''[[Achanum Bappayum]]'' (1972) as Young Amina | ||
*''Maram'' (1973) | *''[[Maram (film)|Maram]]'' (1973) | ||
*''Padmavyooham'' (1973) as Leenamol | *''[[Padmavyooham (1973 film)|Padmavyooham]]'' (1973) as Leenamol | ||
*''[[Panitheeratha Veedu]]'' (1973) as Roshini | *''[[Panitheeratha Veedu]]'' (1973) as Roshini | ||
* ''[[Veendum Prabhatham]]'' (1973) as Young Ravi | * ''[[Veendum Prabhatham]]'' (1973) as Young Ravi | ||
*''Azhakulla | *''[[Azhakulla saleena]]'' (1973) as Sajan | ||
*'' | *''[[Kamini (film)|Kamini]]'' (1974) as Young Seema | ||
*''Moham'' (1974) | *''[[Moham]]'' (1974) | ||
*''Nagaram Sagaram'' (1974) | *''[[Nagaram Sagaram]]'' (1974) | ||
*'' | *''[[Chandrakantham]]'' (1974) as Young Vinayan, Bindu (double role) | ||
*''Poonthenaruvi'' (1974) as Young Valsamma | *''[[Poonthenaruvi]]'' (1974) as Young Valsamma | ||
*''Jeevikkan Marannu Poya Sthree'' (1974) | *''[[Jeevikkan Marannu Poya Sthree]]'' (1974) | ||
*''Bhoogolam Thiriyunnu'' (1974) as Gopi's daughter | *''[[Bhoogolam Thiriyunnu]]'' (1974) as Gopi's daughter | ||
*''[[Sethubandanam]]'' (1974) as in dual role as Kavitha / Saritha | *''[[Sethubandanam]]'' (1974) as in dual role as Kavitha / Saritha | ||
*''Swamy Ayyappan'' (1975) Young Girl | *''[[Swamy Ayyappan]]'' (1975) Young Girl | ||
*''[[Chattambikkalyaani]]'' (1975) as Young Kalyani | *''[[Chattambikkalyaani]]'' (1975) as Young Kalyani | ||
*''Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre'' (1975) as | *''[[Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre]]'' (1975) as | ||
*''Soorya Vamsham'' (1975) | *''[[Soorya Vamsham]]'' (1975) | ||
*''Chief Guest'' (1975) | *''[[Chief Guest]]'' (1975) | ||
*''Thiruvonam'' (1975) as Manju | *''[[Thiruvonam]]'' (1975) as Manju | ||
*''Pravaham'' (1975) as Young Ragini | *''[[Pravaham]]'' (1975) as Young Ragini | ||
*''Hiridhayam Oru Kshethram'' (1976) as Sumam | *''[[Hiridhayam Oru Kshethram]]'' (1976) as Sumam | ||
*[[Abhimaanam]] (1976) as Latha | *''[[Abhimaanam]]'' (1976) as Latha | ||
*[[Anubhavam]] (1976) as Young Mary | *''[[Anubhavam]]'' (1976) as Young Mary | ||
*'' | *''[[Chennaya Valarthiya Kutty]]'' (1976) as Young Omana | ||
*''Thulavarsham'' (1976) as Young Ammini | *''[[Thulavarsham]]'' (1976) as Young Ammini | ||
*''Chottanikkara Amma'' (1976) | *''[[Chottanikkara Amma]]'' (1976) | ||
*''Shankupushpam'' (1977) as Mini | *''[[Shankupushpam]]'' (1977) as Mini | ||
*''Sathyavan Savithri'' (1977) | *''[[]]Sathyavan Savithri'' (1977) | ||
*''Hridayame Sakshi'' (1977) | *''[[Hridayame Sakshi]]'' (1977) | ||
*''Sree Murukan'' (1977) | *''[[Sree Murukan]]'' (1977) | ||
*''Aradhana'' (1977) | *''Aradhana'' (1977) | ||
*''Sneha Yamuna'' (1977) | *''Sneha Yamuna'' (1977) | ||
*''Amme Anupame'' (1977) | *''Amme Anupame'' (1977) | ||
*''Aa Nimisham'' (1977) | *''[[Aa Nimisham]]'' (1977) | ||
*''Veedu Oru Swargam'' (1977) | *''Veedu Oru Swargam'' (1977) | ||
*''Aasheervatham'' (1977) | *''Aasheervatham'' (1977) | ||
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*''Neethipeedham'' (1977) | *''Neethipeedham'' (1977) | ||
*''[[Vidarunna Mottukal]]'' (1977) Kanchana | *''[[Vidarunna Mottukal]]'' (1977) Kanchana | ||
*''Samudram'' (1977) as Bindu | *''[[Samudram]]'' (1977) as Bindu | ||
*''[[Rathinirvedam (1978 film)|Rathi Nirvedam]]'' (1978) as Shanthi | *''[[Rathinirvedam (1978 film)|Rathi Nirvedam]]'' (1978) as Shanthi | ||
*''Kaithappo'' (1978) | *''Kaithappo'' (1978) | ||
*''Avalude | *''[[Avalude Ravukal]]'' (1978) | ||
*''Ashtamudikkayal'' (1978) | *''[[Ashtamudikkayal]]'' (1978) | ||
*''Avalkku Maranamilla'' (1978) | *''[[Avalkku Maranamilla]]'' (1978) | ||
*''Aaru Manikkoor'' (1978) | *''[[Aaru Manikkoor]]'' (1978) | ||
*'' | *''[[Mudramothiram]]'' (1978) as Amina | ||
*'' | *''[[Sarapanchaaram]]'' (1979) as Young Baby | ||
*''Choola'' (1979) | *''[[Choola]]'' (1979) | ||
*''Radha Enna Pennkutti'' (1979) | *''[[Radha Enna Pennkutti]]'' (1979) | ||
*''Raathrikal Ninakku Vendi'' (1979) | *''[[Raathrikal Ninakku Vendi]]'' (1979) | ||
*''Lajjavathi'' (1979) as Sandhya | *''Lajjavathi'' (1979) as Sandhya | ||
*''Lovely'' (1979) | *''Lovely'' (1979) | ||
*''Pathivritha'' (1979) | *''[[Pathivritha]]'' (1979) | ||
*'' | *''[[Indradhanussu]]'' (1979) | ||
*''Maani Koya Kurup'' (1979) | *''Maani Koya Kurup'' (1979) | ||
*'' | *''[[Kanathavalayam]]'' (1980) | ||
*''Vazhiyile Yathrakkar'' (1981) | *''Vazhiyile Yathrakkar'' (1981) | ||
*''Enne Njan Thedunnu'' (1983) as Janaki | *''[[Enne Njan Thedunnu]]'' (1983) as Janaki | ||
*''Aval | *''[[Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum]]'' (1986) | ||
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===Tamil=== | ===Tamil=== | ||
{{Colbegin}} | |||
*''[[Iru Kodugal]]'' (1969) | *''[[Iru Kodugal]]'' (1969) | ||
*''[[Vaa Raja Vaa]]'' (1969) | *''[[Vaa Raja Vaa]]'' (1969) | ||
*''[[Thirudan]]'' (1969) | *''[[Thirudan]]'' (1969) as Guest Role | ||
*''[[Avare En Deivam]]'' (1969) | *''[[Avare En Deivam]]'' (1969) | ||
*''[[Enga Mama]]'' (1970) as Anni Pesant | |||
* ''[[Thirumalai Thenkumari]]'' (1970) | * ''[[Thirumalai Thenkumari]]'' (1970) | ||
* ''[[Penn Deivam]]'' (1970) | * ''[[Penn Deivam]]'' (1970) | ||
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*''Swamy Ayyappan'' (1975) as Young Girl | *''Swamy Ayyappan'' (1975) as Young Girl | ||
*''Avandhan Manidhan'' (1975) as Selvi | *''Avandhan Manidhan'' (1975) as Selvi | ||
*''[[ | *''[[Vattathukkul Chaduram]]'' (1978) | ||
*''[[Ennai Pol Oruvan]]'' (1978) as Shanthi | *''[[Ennai Pol Oruvan]]'' (1978) as Shanthi | ||
*''[[ | *''[[Suvarilladha Chiththirangal]]'' (1979) as Saroja | ||
*''[[Sigappukkal Mookkuthi]]'' (1979) as Janaki | *''[[Sigappukkal Mookkuthi]]'' (1979) as Janaki | ||
*''Saranam Ayyappa'' (1980) | *''Saranam Ayyappa'' (1980) | ||
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*''[[Azhagu]]'' (1984) | *''[[Azhagu]]'' (1984) | ||
*''[[Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985 film)|Naan Sigappu Manithan]]'' (1985) | *''[[Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985 film)|Naan Sigappu Manithan]]'' (1985) | ||
Amman Kaatiya Vazhi (1991) | *''Amman Kaatiya Vazhi'' (1991) | ||
{{Colend}} | |||
===Telugu=== | ===Telugu=== | ||
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===Hindi=== | ===Hindi=== | ||
*''[[Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani]]'' (1970, film, as Baby Sumathi) | *''[[Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1970 film)|Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani]]'' (1970, film, as Baby Sumathi) | ||
*''[[Swarg Narak]]'' (1978, film, as Baby Sumathi) | *''[[Swarg Narak]]'' (1978, film, as Baby Sumathi) | ||
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[[Category:Tamil actresses]] | [[Category:Tamil actresses]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Year of birth missing (living people)]] | ||
[[Category:Actresses in Malayalam cinema]] | [[Category:Actresses in Malayalam cinema]] | ||
[[Category:Living people]] | [[Category:Living people]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:40, 1 February 2026
Sumathi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sumathi 19 August 1964 |
| Other names | Baby Sumathi, Sumi |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1966–1989 |
| Relatives | Master Prabhakar (brother) |
Sumathi is an Indian actress from Madurai, Tamil Nadu. She started her career at the age of two. She starred in many Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi language films.[citation needed]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Sumathi was born in Madurai a city in Tamil Nadu India. Her father and mother were originally from Madurai. Her father managed several businesses such as photo studio and printing press. Her mother, was a housewife taking care of Sumathi and her seven brothers and three sisters. Her elder brother Master Prabhakar was the first one in the family to enter the film industry.[1][2]
In 1966, Sumathi moved in with her Aunt along with Prabhakar to pursue her dreams. Sumathi entered the film industry when a director was looking for a young baby to play a role in a Malayalam film along with veteran actor Bharath Gopi.
Sumathi is married and settled in America with their daughter and son.
Career[edit | edit source]
She started her film career in Tamil movies as a child actress (Baby Sumathi) by playing the role of daughter of Gopi in the late 60's. She appeared in many children's movies. She played dual roles and in some movies acted as a boy. Soon she moved to Telugu and Malayalam films, where she starred in many films.
As Baby Sumathi grew up, she took to modeling and started endorsing many products. She has won many Nandi and Filmfare awards as a child. She acted many films with her third elder brother Master Prabhakar and second younger brother Kumar. As soon as her brothers entered the film industry, most of her family members were interested to go on the same line. Sumathi's cousin was a well known actress who was successful in various Tamil films. Sumathi's other cousins were cinematography and assistant directors. Sumathi also dubbed for many actresses in the past in many languages.
In her acting career, she was often stereotyped as the girl next door. She acted with many stars such as M. G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, Jaya Bachchan, Manorama, Nagesh, Rajinikanth, Jayalalithaa, Ambika, and Bhagyaraj to name a few. Her debut film, as heroine, was Bhagyaraj's directorial debut; Suvarillatha Chithirangal (1978) in Tamil. She gave up her acting career at the peak after her marriage in 1989 to move to America.
Awards[edit | edit source]
Child Artist awards in Malayalam[edit | edit source]
Baby Sumathi is a three-time winner Kerala State Film Award for Best Child Artist (female).[3]
- 1969 Best Female Child Artist (female) Baby Sumathi - Nadhi
- 1972 Best Female Child Artist (female) Baby Sumathi
- 1977 Best Female Child Artist(female) Baby Sumathi - Shankupushpam
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Malayalam[edit | edit source]
- Nadhi (1969) as Babymol
- Kuttavali (1970) as Young Santhi
- Kochaniyathi (1971) as Young Indu
- Anubhavangal Paalichakal (1971) as Kumari
- Thettu (1971) as Minimol
- Muthassi (film) (1971) as Rekha
- Panitheeratha Veedu (1972)
- Prathikaram (1972) as Leela
- Professor (1972) as Rema
- Sree Guruvayoorappan (1972)
- Achanum Bappayum (1972) as Young Amina
- Maram (1973)
- Padmavyooham (1973) as Leenamol
- Panitheeratha Veedu (1973) as Roshini
- Veendum Prabhatham (1973) as Young Ravi
- Azhakulla saleena (1973) as Sajan
- Kamini (1974) as Young Seema
- Moham (1974)
- Nagaram Sagaram (1974)
- Chandrakantham (1974) as Young Vinayan, Bindu (double role)
- Poonthenaruvi (1974) as Young Valsamma
- Jeevikkan Marannu Poya Sthree (1974)
- Bhoogolam Thiriyunnu (1974) as Gopi's daughter
- Sethubandanam (1974) as in dual role as Kavitha / Saritha
- Swamy Ayyappan (1975) Young Girl
- Chattambikkalyaani (1975) as Young Kalyani
- Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre (1975) as
- Soorya Vamsham (1975)
- Chief Guest (1975)
- Thiruvonam (1975) as Manju
- Pravaham (1975) as Young Ragini
- Hiridhayam Oru Kshethram (1976) as Sumam
- Abhimaanam (1976) as Latha
- Anubhavam (1976) as Young Mary
- Chennaya Valarthiya Kutty (1976) as Young Omana
- Thulavarsham (1976) as Young Ammini
- Chottanikkara Amma (1976)
- Shankupushpam (1977) as Mini
- [[]]Sathyavan Savithri (1977)
- Hridayame Sakshi (1977)
- Sree Murukan (1977)
- Aradhana (1977)
- Sneha Yamuna (1977)
- Amme Anupame (1977)
- Aa Nimisham (1977)
- Veedu Oru Swargam (1977)
- Aasheervatham (1977)
- Aval Oru Devalayam (1977)
- Neethipeedham (1977)
- Vidarunna Mottukal (1977) Kanchana
- Samudram (1977) as Bindu
- Rathi Nirvedam (1978) as Shanthi
- Kaithappo (1978)
- Avalude Ravukal (1978)
- Ashtamudikkayal (1978)
- Avalkku Maranamilla (1978)
- Aaru Manikkoor (1978)
- Mudramothiram (1978) as Amina
- Sarapanchaaram (1979) as Young Baby
- Choola (1979)
- Radha Enna Pennkutti (1979)
- Raathrikal Ninakku Vendi (1979)
- Lajjavathi (1979) as Sandhya
- Lovely (1979)
- Pathivritha (1979)
- Indradhanussu (1979)
- Maani Koya Kurup (1979)
- Kanathavalayam (1980)
- Vazhiyile Yathrakkar (1981)
- Enne Njan Thedunnu (1983) as Janaki
- Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum (1986)
Tamil[edit | edit source]
- Iru Kodugal (1969)
- Vaa Raja Vaa (1969)
- Thirudan (1969) as Guest Role
- Avare En Deivam (1969)
- Enga Mama (1970) as Anni Pesant
- Thirumalai Thenkumari (1970)
- Penn Deivam (1970)
- Engirundho Vandhaal (1970)
- Engal Mama (1970) as Annie Pesant
- Thangaikkaaga (1971) as Young Radha
- Annai Velankanni (1971)
- Justice Viswanathan (1971)
- Velli Vizha (1972)
- Appa Tatta! (1972)
- Naan Yen Pirandhen (1972)
- Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil (1972) as Meena
- Komatha En Kulamatha (1973) as Punithavathi
- Karaikkal Ammaiyar (1973) as Valli
- Swamy Ayyappan (1975) as Young Girl
- Avandhan Manidhan (1975) as Selvi
- Vattathukkul Chaduram (1978)
- Ennai Pol Oruvan (1978) as Shanthi
- Suvarilladha Chiththirangal (1979) as Saroja
- Sigappukkal Mookkuthi (1979) as Janaki
- Saranam Ayyappa (1980)
- Pennin Vazhkai (1981)
- Ponnazhagi (1981)
- Azhagu (1984)
- Naan Sigappu Manithan (1985)
- Amman Kaatiya Vazhi (1991)
Telugu[edit | edit source]
- Balaraju Katha (1970)
- Manchivadu (1973) as Rani
- Pasi Hrudayalu (1973)
- Bangaru Kalalu (1974)
- Urvashi (1974) as Suguna & Aruna
- Rakta Sambandhalu (1975)
- Swarganiki Nichchenalu (1977)
- Sangeeta (1981)
Kannada[edit | edit source]
- Mannina Magalu (1974)
Hindi[edit | edit source]
- Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (1970, film, as Baby Sumathi)
- Swarg Narak (1978, film, as Baby Sumathi)
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Stars : Star Interviews : Exclusive: Interview with Prabhakar Archived 2009-05-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ Grill Mill – Master Prabhakar - The Hindu
- ↑ Kerala State Film Awards Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback Machine