Maala Parvathi | |
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Born | Parvathi Thrivikraman 8 May 1968 Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
Alma mater | University of Kerala Kerala Law Academy Law College |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1994–present |
Spouse | Satheesan Balan (m. 1991) |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | C. V. Thrivikraman K. Lalitha |
Parvathi Thrivikraman, professionally known as Maala Parvathi is an Indian actress, who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also appeared in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu films. She has also won several awards and recognitions for her work in cinema and theatre. Besides her acting career she is also a psychologist, advocate, television presenter and a social worker. [1]
Parvathi was born in Thiruvananthapuram on 8 May 1968 to Adv. C. V. Thrivikraman and Dr. K. Lalitha. [2] She completed her pre-degree from All Saints College, Thiruvananthapuram and was the University Union Councillor. She completed her bachelor's in psychology from Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram. She was Vice Chairperson of College Union during the first year following which she became union chairperson in her college during her second year and also campus coordinator for SPIC MACAY. Parvathi has completed her Master's and M.Phil in psychology from Kerala University's Kariavattom campus, Thiruvananthapuram. She pursued her LLB from Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.
Parvathi began her career as a television presenter from 1994 for popular TV shows of Asianet's Ulkazhcha, Nammal Thammil and its first live morning show Suprabhatham, that ran from 1997 to 2000. Parvathi ventured into acting in 2007 with the film Time , directed by Shaji Kailas. Since then, she has worked in more than 100 films across various languages. Her performances has gauged her several accolades including the prestigious Ramu Kariat Award, JFW Award etc. to name a few. Besides Cinema, she works in theatre and has worked in international productions including The Lady from the Sea which featured in World Theatre Festival 2012, OZ Festival, Bharat Rang Mahotsav, Ibsen Festival. [1]
Theatrical performances include:
Parvathi is married to Satheesan Balan on 9 December 1991, who works with C-DIT, Government of Kerala. [7] They have a son Ananthakrishnan. [8]
† | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1987 | Oru Maymasa Pulariyil | Shakeela | |
2007 | Time | Mary Thomas | |
2008 | Thalappavu | Interviewer | |
2009 | Neelathamara | Older Kunjimalu | |
Paleri Manikyam | Mary Kurien (Judge) | ||
2010 | Apoorvaragam | Reetha (Nancy's Mother) | |
Pramani | Annie Teacher | ||
2011 | The Train | Heroine's Mother | |
Bangkok Summer | Doctor | ||
Orma Mathram | Doctor | ||
Namukku Parkkan | Nirmala | ||
2012 | Ayalum Njanum Thammil | D.M.O | |
Bavuttiyude Namathil | Ramala thatha | ||
Kalikaalam | Dr.Shoshamma Kuriyan | ||
2013 | Kanyaka Talkies | Maria | |
Vedivazhipadu | Padma | ||
Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla | Preman's mother | ||
Buddy | Interviewer | ||
Immanuel | Client | ||
2014 | Njan | Veluthedath Meenakshi | |
Munnariyippu | Mamma | ||
Om Shanthi Oshaana | Principal, Rosamma PV | ||
Namboothiri Yuvav @ 43 | Sree Devi | ||
Konthayum Poonoolum | Lekha | ||
Pranayakatha | Vanaja | ||
100 Degree Celsius | Adv. Rani Varma | ||
Beware of Dogs | Radhika | ||
Lal Bahadur Shastri | Sree Lal's Mother | ||
Tamaar Padaar | Activist Sandhya Sumesh | ||
2015 | Oru Vadakkan Selfie | Daisy's Mother | |
Kaattum Mazhayum | Razia | ||
Loham | Flight passenger | ||
Salt Mango Tree | School Principal | ||
Upakadha | |||
2016 | Pavada | Mother Superior | |
Action Hero Biju | Molly | ||
Leela | Padmini | ||
Mohavalayam | Elizabeth | ||
Mazhaneerthullikal | Mother | ||
Karinkunnam 6's | Doctor | ||
Pinneyum | Interviewer | ||
Dum | Annamma | ||
Vaakku | Umma | ||
Girls | Teacher | ||
Kuppivala | Rosamma | ||
Paathi | Kalyani | ||
8119 Miles | Mamma | ||
Swapnarajyam | Amma | ||
2017 | Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | Mini chechi | |
Take Off | Shaheed's mother | ||
Comrade in America | Mary | ||
Godha | Anjaneya's mother | ||
Prakasan | Madam | ||
2018 | Kala Viplavam Pranayam | Jayan's mother | |
Kalyanam | Suma | ||
Purple | Megha's mother | ||
Kinar | Liya Rajeev | ||
Koode | Lily | ||
Varathan | Priya's mother | ||
Oru Kuprasidha Payyan | Sreekumariyamma | ||
Vallikudilile Vellakkaran | Aswathi's mother | ||
Pretham 2 | Deepa Mathew | ||
2019 | Oru Caribbean Udayippu | Rajalakshmi | |
Janaadhipan | Kshema | ||
Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | Mother superior | ||
An International Local Story | Nirmala | ||
Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam | Vincent's mother | ||
Soothrakkaran | Sreekuttan's mother | ||
Lucifer | Doctor | ||
Ishq | Radhamma | ||
And The Oscar Goes To... | Khadeeja | ||
Pathinettam Padi | Susan Abraham Palakkal | ||
Sachin | Devika | ||
Ormayil Oru Sisiram | Ramani | ||
Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla | Umma/Alima | ||
Porinju Mariam Jose | Susanna | ||
Brother's Day | Basheer's wife | ||
Thelivu | Omana | ||
Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | Sawdamini | ||
Lessons | Kannan Nair's wife | ||
Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha | Dr.Rosamma | ||
Happy Sardar | Reeta | ||
Puzhikkadakan | Thresyamma | ||
Mamangam | Chirudevi & Chanthu Panikkar's mother | ||
2020 | Varky | Dr. Ponnamma | |
Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte | Grace Amma | ||
Kilometers and Kilometers | Beena | ||
C U Soon | Kevin's Amma | ||
2021 | Anugraheethan Antony | Thankamani | |
Cheraathukal | Mother Superior | ||
Cold Case | Padmaja | ||
Malik | Philomena | ||
Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea | Samoothiri's Sister | ||
Kshanam | |||
2022 | Randu | Sainabha | [9] |
Bheeshma Parvam | Molly | ||
Salute | Women's Commission staff | ||
Kallan D'Souza | Asha's mother | Photo & voice only | |
Padma | Dr. Merlin | ||
Paappan | Dr. Radhika Menon | ||
Ini Utharam | Gayathri Vasudev | ||
The Teacher | Dr. Varsha | [ citation needed ] | |
Shubhadinam | |||
Gold | Other bride mother | ||
Kakkipada | Revathi | ||
Adrishyam | Purushothaman's wife | Photo only | |
2023 | Kallanum Bhagavathiyum | [10] | |
Vellari Pattanam | Minister | [11] | |
Purusha Pretham | Govt. Pleader | [12] | |
Thaaram Theertha Koodaram | Lekshmi | [13] | |
RDX: Robert Dony Xavier | Kunjumol | [14] | |
Sesham Mike-il Fathima | Catherine | [15] | |
2024 | Palayam PC | [16] | |
Abraham Ozler | Dr. Annapoorneswari | ||
Vivekanandan Viralanu | [17] | ||
Secret Home | [18] | ||
Nadikar | Herself | [19] | |
Little Hearts † | TBA | [20] | |
Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
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2015 | Idhu Enna Maayam | Maya's mother | Tamil | |
2016 | Thiraikku Varadha Kathai | Teacher | Tamil | |
2018 | Nimir | Shenbaghavalli's mother | Tamil | |
Keni | Liya Rajeev | Tamil | ||
2019 | Game Over | Dr. Reena | Tamil | |
Telugu | ||||
2021 | Maara | Paaru's mother | Tamil | |
Tuck Jagadish | Arjunamma | Telugu | ||
2022 | FIR | Praveena Begum | Tamil | |
Ammu | Kalpana | Telugu | ||
Connect | Healthcare worker | Tamil | ||
Salaam Venky | Clara | Hindi | Debut in Hindi [21] | |
2023 | Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food | Farhaan's mother | Tamil |
Year | Title | Role |
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2006 | Pakal | Dubbed for Swetha Menon |
2006 | Notebook | Dubbed for Jaya Murali |
2009 | I. G. – Inspector General | Dubbed for Reshmi Boban |
2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 (Malayalam version) | Dubbed for Malavika Avinash |
2022 | Sita Ramam (Malayalam version) | Dubbed for Rohini |
Year | Title | Role |
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2016 | Grace Villa | Sally Grace |
Cologne | Sheela | |
2018 | Rekha | Rekha |
Kuttichan | Sr. Annie | |
Amma | Amma | |
Yamunayude Nimishangal | Yamuna | |
Onnurungi Enittathu Pole | Umma | |
2019 | Njan? | Raji |
2020 | Fresh Juice | Umma |
Make Over | Voice only | |
2023 | Qabar | Umma |
Orikkal Koodi | Thressia |
Year | Series | Role | Channel |
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2019 | Menaka | Rosie | ManoramaMAX |
2023 | Priyapettavan Piyush | Nirmala | Karikku |
2023 | Masterpeace | Aniamma | Disney+ Hotstar |
2024 | Poacher | Roshni | Prime Video |
2024 | Porul [22] | Mary | Karikku |
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