Chithra | |
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Born | [1] | 21 May 1965
Died | 21 August 2021 56) [2] [3] | (aged
Other names | Shruti Chithra Nallennai Chithra[ citation needed ] |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1981–2020 |
Spouse | Vijayaraghavan (m. 1990–2021) |
Children | 1 |
Chithra (21 May 1965 – 21 August 2021) was an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam and Tamil films. [4] [5] She had acted in more than 100 films.[ citation needed ] She acted along with Prem Nazir and Mohanlal in her first film Aattakalasam in 1983. [6] She was nicknamed "Nallennai Chithra" because of the fame she attained with the advertisement of an oil company she had acted in. [7]
She was born as second child among three children to Madhavan and Devi at Kochi in 1965. She has an elder sister Deepa and a younger sister, Divya. She studied at ICF Higher secondary school, Chennai. [8] She studied until tenth grade and could not continue her studies since she became busy with movies by then.
She was married to Vijayaraghavan since 1990. They have a daughter, Mahalakshmi born in 1992. She retired from films after her marriage. She resided at Saligramam, Chennai with her family. She acted in Tamil serials. [9] She died on 21 August 2021 in Chennai due to a sudden cardiac arrest. [10]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1975 | Kalyanappanthal | ||
1977 | Anugraham | Student in the song | Uncredited role |
1981 | Valarthumrugangal | Girl in the circus | Uncredited role |
1983 | Aattakalasam | Marykutty | Debut film |
1984 | Sandarbham | ||
Ivide Ingane | Rema | ||
Anthassu | |||
Paavam Poornima | Susheela | ||
1985 | Makan Ente Makan | ||
Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare | |||
Ottayan | |||
Katha Ithuvare | Soosie | ||
Manya Mahajanangale | Vimala | ||
Uyarum Njan Nadake | Rajani | ||
Pathamudayam | Amminikutty | ||
Aazhi | |||
Vasantha Sena | Nandini | ||
Oduvil Kittiya Vartha | |||
Thozhil Allengil Jail | |||
Kothi Theerumvare | |||
Jwalanam | |||
1986 | Atham Chithira Chothy | ||
Kaveri | |||
Nimishangal | Ravi's wife | ||
Annoru Ravil | Gayathri | ||
Panchagni | Sarada | ||
Onnu Randu Moonnu | Club Dancer | ||
Shobhraj | Ayisha | ||
1987 | Kaiyethum Doorath | Veena | |
1988 | Mukthi | Jayasree Nair | |
1989 | Asthikal Pookkunnu | Rajamma | |
Prabhaatham Chuvanna Theruvil | Thulasi | ||
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha | Kunjnooli | ||
1990 | Parampara | Mary Lawrence | |
Kalikkalam | Ramani | ||
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu | Padma | ||
Rajavazhcha | Amminikutty | ||
Malayogom | Rosely | ||
1991 | Aavanikunnile Kinnaripookkal | ||
Kakkathollayiram | Radhika | ||
Koodikazhcha | Mollykutty | ||
Orutharam Randutharam Moonnutharam | Lekha | ||
Irikku M.D. Akathundu | Sujatha | ||
Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam | Susan | ||
Kankettu | Shyama | ||
Kadalorakkaattu | Cicily | ||
Amaram | Chandrika | ||
Parallel College | Sudha | ||
Nayam Vyakthamakkunnu | |||
1992 | Manthrikacheppu | Sabu's wife | |
Naadody | Susheela | ||
Adhwaytham | Karthyani | ||
Mahan | Beevi | ||
1993 | Thalamura | Doctor | |
Ponnuchami | Kanakam | ||
Ekalvyan | Hemambaram | ||
Devaasuram | Subhadramma | ||
Ammayane Sathyam | Margarette | ||
Sowbhagyam | |||
Patheyam | Padmini | ||
1994 | Rudraksham | Doctor | |
Dollar | Thankamma | ||
Kadal | Kochu Mary | ||
Commissioner | Adv. Sreelatha Varma | ||
Chief Minister K. R. Gowthami | Anitha | ||
1995 | Special Squad | Alice | |
Saadaram | Malathi | ||
Prayikkara Pappan | Sarasu | ||
Chaithanyam | Sreedevi | ||
1996 | Swarnakireedam | ||
1997 | Ikkareyanente Manasam | Pankajakshi | |
Adivaram | Vijayamma Thamburatti | ||
Rishyasringan | Molly teacher | ||
Rajathanthram | Seethalakshmi | ||
Aaraam Thampuran | Thottathil Meenakshi | ||
1998 | Manthri Maalikayil Manasammatham | Jayakumari | |
Manthri Kochamma | Dr. Maheswari Warrier | ||
Kallu Kondoru Pennu | Pankajam | ||
1999 | Bharya Veettil Paramasukham | Puthooramvettil Durgadevi | |
Ustaad | Ambika | ||
Mazhavillu | Kathreena | ||
2000 | Mister Butler | Mrs. Vijayan | |
2001 | Censor | ||
Soothradharan | Ranimma | ||
2002 | Aabharanachaarthu | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1975 | Apoorva Raagangal | Child artist | |
1978 | Aval Appadithan | Young Manju | Child artist |
1981 | Raja Paarvai | Sulochana | |
1982 | Auto Raja | Raja's sister | |
1984 | En Uyir Nanba | Santhi | |
1986 | Krodham | Subha | |
Rasigan Oru Rasigai | Remya | ||
1987 | Chinna Poove Mella Pesu | ||
Manathil Urudhi Vendum | Chitra | ||
Oorkavalan | Mallika | ||
1988 | En Thangachi Padichava | Lakshmi | |
1989 | Enga Veettu Deivam | Jancy | |
Valudhu Kalai Vaithu Vaa | Latchmi | ||
Thalaippu Seithigal | |||
Ninaivu Chinnam | Thangam | ||
Manidhan Marivittan | Tamilarasi | ||
Thiruppu Munai | Chitra | ||
1990 | Ethir Kaatru | Geetha | |
Vellaiya Thevan | Pournamma | ||
Adhisaya Manithan | Kousalya | ||
Enakkoru Neethi | |||
Engal Swamy Ayyappan | |||
60 Naal 60 Nimidam | Asha | ||
1991 | Naadu Adhai Naadu | Anjali | |
Putham Pudhu Payanam | Nurse | ||
Cheran Pandian | Parimalam | ||
Puthiya Natchathiram | Gaadha | [11] | |
1992 | Pondatti Rajyam | Bharathi's sister | |
Chinnavar | Ponni | ||
1993 | Paarambariyam | Vimala | |
Pathini Penn | |||
1994 | Veettai Paaru Naattai Paaru | Mrs. Vikramadityan | |
Magudikkaran | Thangam | ||
Muthal Manaivi | Kannamma | ||
Madhumathii | Rathi teacher | ||
1995 | Periya Kudumbam | Shanthi | |
1996 | Gopala Gopala | Meenakshi | |
Rajali | Latchmi | ||
Ilamai Rojakkal | Asha's mother | ||
2001 | Kabadi Kabadi | Landlord mami | |
2005 | Kadhal Seiya Virumbu | Nithika's mother | |
2020 | Bell Bottom | ||
En Sangathu Aala Adichavan Evanda | Deivanai | ||
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1981 | Amavasya Chandrudu | Sulochana | |
1983 | Gaaju Bommalu | - | |
1986 | Padaharella Ammayi | - | |
1988 | Neti Swatantram | Baby | |
1988 | Indra Dhanassu | Aruna | |
1988 | Chattamtho Chadarangam | Bhanu | |
2005 | Preminchaka | Nikita's mother | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1986 | Sundara Swapnagalu | Kamala | |
1988 | Krishna Mechida Radhe | Radha | |
1990 | Ajay Vijay | Radha | |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1982 | Razia | ||
1984 | Ek Nai Paheli | ||
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