Philomina
Acting1926
Biography
Philomina was a veteran Malayalam film actress. She had acted in more than 750 films in her career. She played mostly character and comedy roles, besides that of grandmother and mother. Like most actors Philomina had cut her acting teeth on the stage. This experience stood her in good stead when she was offered her first film role. The character of Anappara Achamma in Godfather is acknowledged to be one of the powerful roles ever in Malayalam cinema.
Philomina's histrionic skills won her many hearts and fans. Philomina had that uncanny ability to slip into the skin of any character. She could be a scheming shrew, make you roar in laughter or bring a lump in your throat. Philomina was one of those actors who made an impact even in a cameo.
Known For
Acting History
2003
Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum
as Muthu's grandmother
2001
2000
1998
Amma Ammayiamma
as Narayaniyamma
1996
The Porter
as Muthassi
Excuse Me Ethu Collegila?
as Mariyamma
Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar
as Sarkar Saramma
1995
1994
1993
1992
Kasarkode Khaderbhai
as Thandamma
My Dear Muthachan
as Kunjamma
Vietnam Colony
as Suhra Bai
Kunukkitta Kozhi
as Indumathy's Grandma
Ponnaramthottathe Raajaavu
as Nanithalla
Congratulations Miss Anitha Menon
as Kalyaniyamma
1991
Mimics Parade
as Thandamma
Innathe Program
as Bhargavikutty Amma
Pookkalam Varavayi
as Akkamma
Mookkilla Rajyathu
as Insane Lady
Njan Gandharvan
as Bhama's Grandmother
Godfather
as Aanappara Achamma
Uncle Bun
as Gloria Therathi
Kalari
as Janaki
Souhrudam
as Kathrina
Ulladakkam
as Hospital Attandant
1990
Dr. Pasupathy
as Kunjulakshmi
Malayogam
as Mary
Kouthuka Varthakal
as Rose Mary's grand mother
Thalayana Manthram
as Paru Ammayi
Gajakesariyogam
as Philipose's Mother
In Harihar Nagar
as Maya's grandmother
Kalikkalam
as Janakiyamma
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
as God Woman
Parallel College
as Rahelamma
1989
Ulsavapittennu
as Muthassi
Mahayanam
as Janamma
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
as Kunju Lakshmi's Grandmother
Mazhavilkavadi
as Velayudhankutty's Grandmother
Kireedam
as Muthashi
Artham
as house owner
1988
Pattanapravesham
as Prabhakaran Thampi's Mother
Kudumbapuranam
as Kunjamma
Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu
as Bhaskaran's mother
1987
1986
1985
Kathodu Kathoram
as Old Woman
1984
1983
1981
Chatta
as Mother of Kaala Velu
1979
1978
1977
1975
Chattambi Kalyani
as Pathumma Beegam
1974
Poonthenaruvi
as Achamma
Trimurti
Hairstylist
1973
1972
1971
1970
Olavum Theeravum
as Beevaathu
1967
Iruttinte Athmavu
as Meenakshi Amma
1966
Anarkali
as Anaarkkali's Mother
Kalyaana Rathriyil?
as Madhavi Amma
1965
1964