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Sukumari

Born: October 6, 1940

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FAN SCORE

60

POPULARITY

50

Sukumari was a highly respected Indian actress who appeared in more than two thousand films across Malayalam Tamil Telugu Kannada and Hindi cinema. Known for her exceptional versatility and natural ac... Read more

ROLES

Actor

HEIGHT

5'4"/65kg

BIRTH PLACE

Nagercoil, Travancore, British India

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Quick Info

Born October 6, 1940

Birth Place Nagercoil, Travancore, British India

Height 5'4"/65kg

Fan Score 60

Popularity 50

Roles Actor

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Videos

Poochakkoru Mookkuthi Malayalam Movie Nedumudi and Suku...

Arapatta Kettiya Gramathil Movie Scene Featuring Sukuma...

Sukumari Comedy Scene from Gandhi Nagar Second Street M...

Chakkikotha Chankaran Thilakan and Sukumari Comedy Scen...

Actress Sukumari Talks About Her Cinema Debut Interview...

Personal Details

Alternative Names Sukumari

Spouses

Children Suresh Bhimsingh

Parents Sathyabhama Amma, Madhavan Nair

Did You Know

Trivia

Sukumari began her career as a child artist and performed classical dance before entering films.
She acted in more than two thousand movies across different Indian languages.
She was the cousin of famous actresses Lalitha Padmini and Ragini known as the Travancore Sisters.
She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Malayalam film Namma Gramam.
She received the Padma Shri in 2003 for her contribution to Indian cinema.

Quotes

"Acting is not just performance it is a reflection of life itself."
"Every role has a story and every story teaches something new."

Trademarks

Graceful portrayal of motherly and comedic roles
Strong emotional expressions with subtle dialogue delivery
Natural acting style connecting deeply with audiences

Nicknames

Sukumari Amma

Salaries

Earned around Rs 2 to Rs 4 lakh per film

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who was Sukumari?

Sukumari was an acclaimed Indian actress known for her work in Malayalam and Tamil cinema and for appearing in more than two thousand films.

02

When was Sukumari born?

Sukumari was born on October 6 1940 in Nagercoil Tamil Nadu India.

03

Which awards did Sukumari receive?

She received the Padma Shri in 2003 and the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.

04

What was Sukumari known for?

She was known for her motherly roles natural acting style and contribution to South Indian cinema.

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When did Sukumari pass away?

Sukumari passed away in 2013 leaving behind a rich legacy in Indian cinema.

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