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Lissy
Kochi, Kerala, India
Lissy is a prominent Indian actress who left an indelible mark on South Indian cinema, particularly during the golden era of Malayalam commercial film in the 1980s and early 1990s…
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Lissy is a prominent Indian actress who left an indelible mark on South Indian cinema, particularly during the golden era of Malayalam commercial film in the 1980s and early 1990s. Born on February 3, 1967, in Ernakulam, Kerala, she entered the film industry at the young age of 15, debuting in the 1982 film Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam. Known for her exceptional charm and impeccable comic timing, she quickly became a staple of commercial cinema, acting in over 100 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Her career is celebrated for her frequent collaborations with legendary director Priyadarshan and superstar Mohanlal in landmark comedies and dramas like Boeing Boeing, Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu, Thalavattam, and Chithram, as well as her appearance in the iconic investigative thriller Oru CBI Diary Kurippu. At the peak of her career, she married director Priyadarshan in 1990 and chose to step away from the silver screen to focus on her family, adopting the name Lakshmi. The couple raised two children who are now active in the film industry: successful contemporary actress Kalyani Priyadarshan and VFX filmmaker Sidharth Priyadarshan. After a massive 27-year hiatus, she made a graceful return to acting with the 2018 Telugu film Chal Mohan Ranga, proving her enduring legacy and timeless connection to South Indian cinema.
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2018
Chal Mohan Ranga
Movie Megha's mother
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2001
Kakkakuyil
Movie Producer
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1991
May Dhinam
Movie
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1991
Aathma Bandham
Movie Shailaja
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1990
Doshi Nirdoshi
Movie Anuradha
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1990
Kuttettan
Movie Revathi
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1990
Magaadu
Movie Swetha
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1990
Mindapoochakku Kalyanam
Movie Mini
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1990
Pagalil Pournami
Movie Jaya
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1990
20va Sathabdam
Movie Rani
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1989
News
Movie Jolly
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1989
Nair Saab
Movie Parvathi
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1989
Vadakkunokkiyantram
Movie Sarala
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1989
Adikkurippu
Movie Bhaskara Pillai's Sister
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1989
Douthyam
Movie Lisa
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1989
Njangalude Kochu Doctor
Movie Alice
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1989
Charithram
Movie Renu
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1989
Aattinakkare
Movie Soumya
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1989
Rugmini
Movie
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1988
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas
Movie Sridevi
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1988
Chithram
Movie Revathy
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1988
Vellanakalude Naadu
Movie Deepa
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1988
August 1
Movie Thief
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1988
Manasukkul Mathappu
Movie Anita
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1988
Manu Uncle
Movie Uma
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1988
Oru Muthassi Katha
Movie Thresia
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1988
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
Movie Omana
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1987
Nalkkavala
Movie Mercy
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1987
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal
Movie Rani
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1987
Cheppu
Movie Mini
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1987
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham
Movie Anitha Mathew
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1987
Sarvakalashala
Movie Jyothi
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1987
Adimakal Udamakal
Movie Raji
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1987
Neeyethra Dhanya
Movie Laila John
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1987
Ananda Aradhanai
Movie Kavitha
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1987
Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku
Movie Bindu
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1986
Ennu Nathante Nimmi
Movie Reena
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1986
Ilanjippookkal
Movie
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1986
Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum
Movie
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1986
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil
Movie
