Manju Pillai is an Indian actress who appears in Malayalam films and television shows. She is best known for portraying comedic roles to character roles.[1][2][3]
Manju Pillai | |
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| Years active | 1991–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | S. P. Pillai (grandfather) |
Personal life edit
Manju Pillai is the granddaughter of Malayalam film actor S. P. Pillai. She did her undergraduate studies from Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum. She married cinematographer Sujith Vaassudev on 23 December 2000 and later divorced in 2024.[4] They have a daughter Daya Sujith.[5][6]
Career edit
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Manju first acted in the television serial Sathyavum Mithyayum. In 2000 and 2001, Manju won the Kerala State Television Award for Best Supporting Actress for V. N. Mohandas's serial Devaranjini and Venu Nair's Sethuvinte Kathakal. She won the Film Critics' Award the same year. In 2002–2003, she again won the State Award for the best television actress for Ali Akbar's Sundaranmarum Sundarikalum.
Filmography edit
Films edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam | Chandran Pillai's daughter | |
| 1993 | Golanthara Vartha | Lekha's neighbor | |
| 1994 | Galileo | ||
| 1995 | Mazhayethum Munpe | Anjana | |
| 1996 | Kaathil Oru Kinnaram | Usha | |
| Excuse Me Ethu Collegila | Gayathri | ||
| 1997 | Irattakuttikalude Achan | Indira | |
| Janathipathyam | Thirumulpadu's wife | ||
| Guru Sishyan | Sarasu | ||
| Nee Varuvolam | Santha | ||
| Raajathanthram | Shari | ||
| 1998 | Ayushman Bhava | Dance Teacher | |
| Kattathoru Penpoovu | Leela | ||
| 1999 | Njangal Santhushtaranu | Kamakshi | |
| 2000 | Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan | Rexy | |
| Snegithiye | Police Constable | Tamil film | |
| Swayamvara Panthal | Seema | ||
| Mister Butler | Anandham | ||
| 2001 | Raavanaprabhu | Kumudam | |
| 2007 | Naalu Pennungal | Chinnu Amma | |
| Raakilipattu | Police Constable | ||
| 2009 | Raamanam | Kadashi Paathu | |
| 2010 | Manmadhan Ambu | Manju Kurup | Tamil film |
| 2011 | Teja Bhai & Family | Rathi Devi | |
| 2013 | Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty | Herself | |
| 2015 | Kaliyachan | Kunjiraman's mother | |
| Love 24x7 | Jessica Moses | ||
| Ammakkoru Tharattu | |||
| 2016 | James & Alice | Advocate Rohini | |
| 2018 | Autorsha | Herself | (Cameo in promo song) |
| Nithyaharitha Nayakan | Omana | ||
| 2021 | Home | Kuttiyamma | [7] |
| Kolaambi | Lawyer | [8] | |
| 2022 | Headmaster | Teacher's wife | |
| Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey | Court Judge | [9] | |
| The Teacher | Kalyani | [10] | |
| 2023 | Oh My Darling | Meritta | [11] |
| Higuita | [12] | ||
| Falimy | Rema | [13] | |
| 2024 | Vivekanandan Viralanu | [14] | |
| Malayalee From India | Suma | [15] | |
| Grrr † | TBA | [16] |
Other works edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Keralam Gathi Mattum | Herself | Music video |
| Lockdown Bros | Manju aunty | Web Series | |
| 2021 | DK | Annie | Short film |
| Ohm Sthuthiyayi Erikatte | Jessy's sister | Web Series | |
| 2022 | My Life My Choice | Herself | Special video |
Television edit
Serials edit
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Madhavi Naadu Vaanidum Kalam | Madhavi | Kaumudy TV |
| 2016 | Marimayam | Mohanavally | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2012–2023 | Thatteem Mutteem | ||
| 2011-2012 | Manassu Parayunna Karyangal | Annapurna/ Thalaivi | |
| Pattukallude Pattu | Sindhu | Surya TV | |
| Kudumbapuranam | Shari | Jaihind TV | |
| 2009-2010 | Mazhayariyathe | Surya TV | |
| Smarakasilakal | Pathu | DD Malayalam | |
| 2009 | Devimahathmyam | Devika | Asianet |
| 2008 | Nirmalyam | Sethulakshmi | |
| 2005 | Indhumukhi Chandramathi | Indhumukhi | Surya TV |
| 2007-2008 | Sanamanassulavarkku Samadhanam | Asianet | |
| 2007 | Prayaanam | Surya TV | |
| Women's Club | |||
| 2009-2010 | Katha Parayum Kavyanjali | Pavizham | Surya TV |
| 2006 | Sathi Leelavathi | Leelavathi | Amrita TV |
| Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham | Asianet | ||
| 2004-2005 | Koodum Thedi | ||
| Kavyanjali | Pavizham | Surya TV | |
| Life Is Beautiful | Sulochana Vishwanathan (Sulu) | Asianet | |
| 2003 | Instant Padam | Sulochana | Kairali TV |
| 2002-2004 | Chila Kudumba Chitrangal | Sulochana Vishwanathan (Sulu) | |
| 2002 | Sooryakanthi | DD Malayalam | |
| 2003 | Sathyavum Mithyayum | ||
| 2001 | Devaranjini | ||
| Sethuvinte Kadhakal | Lakshmi | ||
| Sundharanmarum Sundharikallum | |||
| 2000 | Thali | Hema | Surya TV |
| 1998-1999 | Sthree | auto baby | Asianet |
| 1997 | Marannam Dhurbhalam | DD Malayalam | |
| Rareeram | |||
| Veendum Chila Veetukaryangal | |||
| Eka Tharakam | |||
| 1995 | Seemanthanam | ||
| Marubhoomiyil Pookkalam | |||
| 1994 | Scooter | ||
| Murappennu | |||
| Thamarakuzhali | Lakshmi | ||
| Soumini | |||
| Koodum Thedi | |||
| Thathamme Poocha Poocha | |||
Television shows edit
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Vodafone Comedy Stars | Judge | Asianet |
| Super Dupe | Amrita TV | ||
| 2012 | Comedy Festival | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| Veruthe Alla Bharya | |||
| 2013 | Kinginikoottam | Host | Asianet Plus |
| 2013-2015 | Pokkiri Peekkiri | ||
| 2015 | Thani Nadan | Presenter | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2016 | Laughing Villa | House owners wife | Surya TV |
| D3 - D 4 Dance | Mentor | ||
| 2017 | Malayali Veetamma | Judge | Flowers TV |
| Grand Magical Circus | Kaumudy TV | ||
| 2018 | Comedy Stars Plus | Asianet Plus | |
| Comedy Utsavam | Flowers TV | ||
| Super Dupe 2 | |||
| Mimicry Mahamela | Mentor | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| Tamar Padar | |||
| 2020 | Ruchimelam | Presenter | ACV |
| 2020-2021 | Comedy Stars | Judge | Asianet |
| 2021 | Udan Panam 3. 0 | Contestant | Mazhavil Manorama |
| Midumudukki | Judge | Flowers TV | |
| 2021–present | Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2021 | Atham Pathu Ruchi 2021 | Presenter | |
| Red Carpet | Mentor | Amrita TV | |
| 2021–2022 | Bumper Chiri Agosham | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2022 | Panam Tharum Padam | Contestant |
Advertisements edit
- Mazhavil Manorama
- Mazhavil FM
- Samson & Samson Lifestyle
- Maa Washing Powder
- Mahilaratnam Magazine
- Asian Paints Ultima Protek
Other works edit
- Chithrageetham
- Amma Mazhavillu
- Day with a star
- Annie's Kitchen
- Funny Nights with Pearle Maaney
- Katha Ethuvare
- Manasilloru Mazhavillu
- Light & Sound Drama - Sthreeparvam
- Manorama Newsmaker
- Vanitha Magazine
- Shubharathri
- Idavelayil
- Little World
- Amma Shows
- Take It Easy
- Morning Guest
- Ividinganannu Bhai
- Hello Namasthe
- Namasthe Keralam
- Malayali Durbar
- JB Junction
- Cinema Chirima
- Bellari Manjuvum Bumper Onavum
- My Favourites
- Comedy Super Nite
- Orikkal Koodi
- 1.1.3
- Radio Mango
- Fast Track
- Badayi Bunglawu
- Malayala Manorama
- Lalitham 50
- Nakshathrathilakkam
- Manjubhashitham
- Utsavam Superstar
- Chat Show
- Star Chat
- Morning Guest
- Tamasha Bazar
- Morning Reporter
- Talk Time
- Mazhavil Azhakil Amma
- ABC -Artists Big Chat
- Satvika
- Snehathalam
- Cinema One
- Manju Pillakkoppam Chila Kudumbachithrangal
- Breakfast News
- Hello My Dear Wrong Number (Radio)
- Spotlight
- Tharapakittu
Awards edit
- 2022: Best second actress for Home[17]
References edit
- ^ "Naalu Pennungal at Viennale". Yahoo India Movies. Archived from the original on 18 September 2009. Retrieved 28 May 2009.
- ^ "Naalu Pennungal". Sify. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021.
- ^ "Naalu Pennungal review".
- ^ "Living separately since 2020: Sujith Vaassudev confirms divorce with Manju Pillai". Onmanorama. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 October 2013. Retrieved 28 September 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "A quick look at the real-life partners of few Malayalam TV celebs". The Times of India. 11 December 2019.
- ^ "Kuttiyamma is a reflection of the society we live in: Manju Pillai intv on Home". September 2021.
- ^ "Nithya Menen-starrer Kolaambi's trailer is here". Cinema Express. 24 March 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2023.
- ^ "'Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey' gears up for release outside Kerala". The New Indian Express. 7 November 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ "Amala Paul's 'The Teacher' release date announced". The New Indian Express. 27 October 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ "Anikha Surendran's Oh My Darling trailer out". Cinema Express. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ Chronicle, Deccan (15 November 2019). "Suraj, Venki to star in Higuita". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ "Basil Joseph's Falimy teaser is here". Cinema Express. 18 October 2023. Retrieved 21 October 2023.
- ^ "'Vivekanandan Viralanu' teaser: Shine The Tom Chacko starrer revolves around internet virality". The Times of India. 4 January 2024. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ Bureau, The Hindu (25 December 2023). "Nivin Pauly's film with Dijo Jose Antony titled 'Malayalee From India'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
- ^ Features, C. E. (6 May 2024). "Kunchacko Boban's Grrr gets a release date". Cinema Express. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
- ^ "Kerala Film Critics Awards announced, Dulquer Salmaan, Durga Krishna win big". Cinema Express. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2023.