Pooja Mohanraj

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Pooja Mohanraj is a film and theatre actress working primarily in Malayalam films. [1] [2] She made her debut in the Malayalam film Cold Case but is noted for her role in the Malayalam filmAavesham. [3]

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Early life and education

Pooja Mohanraj completed her graduation in Economics from Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi. [4] She also is an alumnus of School of Drama at College of Fine Arts, Thrissur, Kerala

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2021 One 2021 Cold Case Neela Maruthan [5]
2023 Neelavelicham Suma [6]
2023 Romancham Maala
2023 Kaathal – The Core Thankan's Sister [7]
2024 Sookshmadarshini Asma [8]

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