Surabhi Lakshmi | |
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| File:Surabhi Lakkshmi.jpg | |
| Born | Surabhi C. M. 16 November 1986 |
| Education | Masters in Theatre Arts |
| Alma mater | MG University Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Awards | National Film Award for Best Actress (2016) |
| Website | www |
Surabhi C. M., also known as Surabhi Lakshmi is an Indian film, television, and stage actress who appears in Malayalam films and television.[1] She won the National Film Award for Best Actress in 2016 for portraying the role of a struggling middle-aged mother in the Malayalam film Minnaminungu.[2]
She is known for the role as Pathu through the Malayalam Comical Television Series M80 Moosa which launched on Media One TV.[3]
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Surabhi was born on 16 November 1986 to parents Aandy and Radha. She is from Narikkuni, Kozhikode, Kerala.[4][5][6] She earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Bharatanatyam, securing first rank from Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady.[1] Surabhi also completed a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Theatre arts from the same university and an Master of Philosophy in Performing arts from Mahatma Gandhi University.[5] As of 2017, she is pursuing a Ph.D. in Performing Arts at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit.[7]
Career[edit | edit source]
In 2008, Surabhi won the reality show Best Actor on Amrita TV.[8]
She received the National Film Award for Best Actress at the 64th National Film Awards,[9][10] along with a special jury mention at the Kerala State Film Awards 2016 and the Malayalam Film Critics Award 2016 for Second Best Actress, all for her role in the film Minnaminungu.[11][12]
Directorial debut[edit | edit source]
In 2019, Surabhi made her directorial debut with Kaumaaram, the second stage in the Malayalam music album series Pennaal. The series portrays five stages in a woman's life, and Kaumaaram focuses on adolescence, capturing the emotional evolution and innocence of a young girl. Pennaal is also noted for its all-women creative team, with women leading the project across lyrics, composition, direction, and performance.[13][14]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
Films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | By the People | Nalini | Debut film | |
| 2008 | Thirakkatha | Valarmathi | ||
| Pakal Nakshatrangal | Geetha | |||
| Kancheepurathe Kalyanam | Athira | |||
| Gulmohar | Nirmala | |||
| 2009 | Puthiya Mukham | Roshni | ||
| 2010 | Katha Thudarunnu | TV Reporter | ||
| 2011 | Shankaranum Mohananum | Malini | ||
| The Train | Allu's mother | |||
| Swapna Sanchari | Radha | |||
| 2012 | Ivan Megharoopan | Kousalya | ||
| Ayalum Njanum Thammil | Dead Kid's mother | |||
| Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty | Jenny | |||
| Banking Hours 10 to 4 | Priya Lal | |||
| Namukku Parkkan | Maya | |||
| Njanum Ente Familiyum | Clara | |||
| 2013 | Housefull | Mercy | ||
| Black Butterfly | Ramani | |||
| ABCD: American-Born Confused Desi | Seenamol | |||
| Ezhu Sundara Rathrikal | Jayalakshmi | |||
| Papilio Buddha | Krishna | |||
| 2014 | Vaayai Moodi Pesavum Samsaram Aarogyathinu Haanikaram |
Arguing wife | Tamil - Malayalam bilingual film | |
| Odum Raja Aadum Rani | Thamburu's wife | |||
| On The Way | Mercy | |||
| Bhoomiyude Avakashikal | Menon's wife | |||
| Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil | Chirutha | |||
| Njan Steve Lopez | Shobha | |||
| 2015 | Love Land | Raji | ||
| Iruvazhi Thiriyunnidam | - | |||
| Vidooshakan | - | |||
| Kannadi Talkies | ||||
| Ennu Ninte Moideen | Maniyamma | |||
| Utopiayile Rajavu | Zaira | |||
| Thilothama | Sr.Mary Lilly | |||
| 2016 | Kismath | Saleena | ||
| Kappiri Thuruthu | Rukhiya | |||
| Dheeksha | ||||
| 2017 | Comrade In America | Deepa | Guest Appearance | |
| Minnaminungu (The Firefly) | Mother | First film as Female lead | ||
| Till the Last Breath | Rose | |||
| Teaching Note | Radha teacher | |||
| Oru Visheshapetta BiriyaniKissa | Amina | |||
| Chippy | - | |||
| 2018 | Daivame Kaithozham K. Kumar Akanam | Betty | ||
| Eeda | Pushpalatha | |||
| Sakhavinte Priyasakhi | Paathu | |||
| Theevandi | Secretary Vishalam | |||
| Ennaalum Sarath..? | Abhishtta Lekshmi (DYSP) | |||
| 2019 | Oru Onnannara Pranayakatha | Premalatha Kalamandalam | ||
| Neeyum Njanum | Subadra Antharjanam | |||
| Athiran | Vadakkedath Kamala Lakshmi | |||
| Mera Naam Shaji | Surabhi Shaji | |||
| Vikruthi | Elsy | |||
| Ulta | Gauri | |||
| Chachaji | Sreedevi | |||
| 2021 | Kurup | Maniyamma | [15] | |
| Thala | Muthu | [16] | ||
| 2022 | Kallan D’Souza | Asha | [17][18] | |
| Padma | Padma | |||
| Kuri | Betsy[19][20] | [21][20] | ||
| Kumari | Muthamma | [22] | ||
| Paykappal | Neeli | [23] | ||
| 2023 | Valatty | Mother dog (voice) | [24] | |
| 2024 | Manorathangal | Beevathu Sita |
Segment:Olavum Theeravum[25] Segment: Swargam Thurakkuna Samayam | |
| Ajayante Randam Moshanam | Manikyam | [26] | ||
| Rifle Club | Susan | [27] | ||
| 2025 | Get-Set Baby | Sujatha | [28] | |
| 2026 | Aval | Prabha | [29][30] | |
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Lalitha | [31] | |
| Jwalamukhi |
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| Anuradha Crime Number 59/2019 |
Parvathy |
Short films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mask | Jeena |
| 2016 | Hunthrappy Bussatto | Kulsu |
| 2018 | Garbhapoothi | Shalini |
| 2020 | Niqab | Muslim lady |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Show | Channel | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kathayile Rajakumari | Mazhavil Manorama | Sona Sreekumar | [32] | |
| Amma Ammayiyamma | Kairali TV | Host | ||
| 2014-2017 | M80 Moosa | Media One | Paathu/Fathima | [33] |
| 2016 | Luckymonte Ezham Thiruvonam | Asianet | Telefilm | [34] |
| 2016 | Laughing Villa | Surya TV | Suru/PA | [35] |
| 2017 | Laughing Villa Season 2 | Surya TV | Mentor | [36] |
| 2018 | Angadipattu | Media One | Shalini | [37] |
| 2020 | Comedy Masters | Amrita TV | Judge | |
| 2024 | Star Magic | Flowers TV | Guest | |
| 2024 | Enkile Ennodu Para | Asianet | Contestant | [38] |
Theater performance[edit | edit source]
| Year | Drama | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Yakshikathakalum Naattuvarthamanangalum | [39] |
| 2017 | Bombay Tailors | [40] |
Awards[edit | edit source]
| Year | Award | Category | Movie/TV Show | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Amrita TV Channel | Best Actress | Best Actor | [citation needed] | |
| 2010 | Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy | Best Actress | Yakshikathakalum Naattuvarthamanangalum | [citation needed] | |
| Santhadevi Puraskaaram | Best Actress | [citation needed] | |||
| Abudhabi Theatre Festival Award | Best Actress | [citation needed] | |||
| 2012 | Sabarmathi Award | Best Actress | Kathayile Rajakumari | Sona Sreekumar | [citation needed] |
| 2015 | Media One Channel Award | Star of the Channel | M80 Moosa | Paathu | [citation needed] |
| 2016 | Padmarajan Puraskaaram (Short films) | Best Actress | Dheeksha | [citation needed] | |
| Flowers TV Awards[41] | Best Actress - Comedy | M80 Moosa | Paathu | [citation needed] | |
| 2017 | National Film Awards | National Film Award for Best Actress | Minnaminungu | Mother | [42] |
| Vayalar Ramavarma Award | Best Actress | [citation needed] | |||
| Kerala Film Critics Award | Second Best Actress | [43] | |||
| Kerala State Film Awards | Special Mention | [citation needed] | |||
| Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy | Best Actress | Bombay Tailors (Drama) | Muthu Mani | [44] | |
| 2021 | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards | Best Actress | Jwalamukhi | Angel | [citation needed] |
References[edit | edit source]
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- ↑ "'Kaumaaram' song directed by actress Surabhi Lakshmi is aesthetic in every sense". The Times of India. Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. 27 July 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
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