Ambika biography
Ambika is an Indian actress, born in Kallara.
Ambika's screen career began in 1962 with Kannum Karalum.
Ambika has appeared in 321 films and 47 television or streaming titles across Malayalam cinema, Kannada cinema, Tamil cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Mrs & Mr (2025), Ullasam (2022), Super Senior Heroes (2022).
Coming up next: Law and Order (2026).
- Birthplace
- Kallara
- Work
- Actor, Television actor
- Film industries
- Malayalam cinema, Kannada cinema, Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema
Ambika filmography
322 films and 47 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Law and Order | TBA | Upcoming | |
| 2025 | Mrs & Mr | Annalakshmi | ||
| 2022 | Ullasam | Marykutty | ||
| 2022 | Super Senior Heroes | Mrs. S. / Lady Justice | ||
| 2022 | Sathyam Mathrame Bodhippikkoo | Justice Mary Varghese | ||
| 2022 | Naja | |||
| 2022 | August 27 | |||
| 2022 | Anjil Oral Thaskaran | |||
| 2019 | Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla | Alima | ||
| 2019 | Kalidasa Kannada Meshtru | Principal | ||
| 2018 | Traffic Ramasamy | Judge | ||
| 2017 | Kaffi Thota | Judge | ||
| 2016 | Ennama Katha Vudranunga | |||
| 2015 | She Taxi | Annamma | ||
| 2015 | Mili | Mercey | ||
| 2015 | Idhu Enna Maayam | Arun's mother | ||
| 2014 | To Noora with Love | Khadeeja | ||
| 2014 | Polytechnic | Pauly's mother | ||
| 2014 | Aamayum Muyalum | Kadambari | ||
| 2014 | Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe | |||
| 2014 | Jigarthanda | Kayalvizhi's mother | ||
| 2012 | Yakshi , Faithfully Yours | Vishnu's mother | ||
| 2012 | Ullam | |||
| 2011 | Collector | Malayalam | ||
| 2011 | Sankaranum Mohananum | Malayalam |
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| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Ponnu Kondoru Aalroopam | |||
| 2011 | Lavakumar 1984 | |||
| 2011 | Avan Ivan | Maryamma | ||
| 2010 | Thanthonni | Kathreena | ||
| 2010 | Sadgamaya | Gauri Sudhakaran | ||
| 2010 | Uthama Puthiran | Sivakaami | ||
| 2009 | Kana Kanmani | Doctor | ||
| 2009 | Vairam: Fight for Justice | Judge | ||
| 2009 | Angel John | Mary | ||
| 2009 | The Trigger | |||
| 2009 | Mariyadhai | Alamelu Annamalai | ||
| 2007 | Hareendran Oru Nishkalankan | Hareendran's mother | ||
| 2007 | Vel | Vel's adoptive mother | ||
| 2006 | Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam | |||
| 2006 | Arunam | |||
| 2005 | Pandippada | Mallika | ||
| 2005 | Slokam | |||
| 2005 | Mazhai | Shailaja's mother | ||
| 2005 | Kalyana Kurimanam | Subhadra | ||
| 2005 | Jadhi | |||
| 2005 | Ben Johnson | Pathrose's wife | ||
| 2005 | Annorikkal | Karthu | ||
| 2004 | Super Da | |||
| 2004 | Om Ganesh | |||
| 2004 | Koottu | Savitha Vishwambharan | ||
| 2004 | Image | Kavya | ||
| 2003 | Vijaysimha | |||
| 2003 | Ottran | Sudha's mother | ||
| 2002 | Police Sisters | Jaya | ||
| 2002 | Nandhi | Nandhi's mother | ||
| 2002 | Nagarahavu | |||
| 2002 | Manasella Neene | Madhavi | ||
| 2002 | Kondaveeti Simhasanam | |||
| 2002 | Jaya | |||
| 2002 | Alli Arjuna | Savithri's mother | ||
| 2001 | Piriyadha Varam Vendum | Nithi's mother | ||
| 2001 | Dubai | |||
| 2000 | Varnakkazchchakal | Bhagyalakshmi | ||
| 2000 | Vallarasu | Anjali's mother | ||
| 2000 | Swayamvara Panthal | Latha | ||
| 2000 | Sulthan | |||
| 2000 | Simmasanam | Sathyamurthy's wife | ||
| 2000 | Sathyam Sivam Sundaram | Nandhini | ||
| 2000 | Magalirkkaga | Head Constable Panchavarnam | ||
| 2000 | Kanasugara | Sangeeta's mother | ||
| 1999 | Niram | Baby | ||
| 1999 | Uyirodu Uyiraga | Anjali's mother | ||
| 1999 | Udayapuram Sulthan | Malavika | ||
| 1999 | Time | Srinivasa Murthy's mother | ||
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | wedding guest | ||
| 1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar | Krishna Bharathi's mother | ||
| 1999 | Pooparika Varugirom | |||
| 1999 | Neti Gandhi | |||
| 1999 | Kodiesvaran | |||
| 1999 | Jodi | Sneha Varadharajan | ||
| 1999 | Janumadatha | Ahalya | ||
| 1999 | Iraniyan | |||
| 1999 | Anantha Poongathe | |||
| 1999 | Amarkkalam | Mohana's mother | ||
| 1998 | Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen | |||
| 1998 | Sandhippoma | |||
| 1998 | Raayudu | Tulasi | ||
| 1998 | Poonthottam | |||
| 1998 | Kodukulu | |||
| 1998 | Kaadhal Kavidhai | Vishwa's mother | ||
| 1998 | En Uyir Nee Thaane | |||
| 1997 | Maa Nannaki Pelli | Shravani | ||
| 1997 | Snehasindooram | Uma | ||
| 1997 | Simhada Mari | Vishwa's mother | ||
| 1997 | Periya Manushan | Sivagami | ||
| 1997 | Arunachalam | Meenakshi | ||
| 1992 | Sabarimalayil Thankasooryodayam | |||
| 1991 | Sheershakam | |||
| 1991 | Sayanthanam | |||
| 1991 | Manju Peyyunna Rathri | |||
| 1989 | Hongkongnalli Agent Amar | |||
| 1989 | Brahmasthram | |||
| 1988 | Pattanapravesham | Shobha | ||
| 1988 | Kudumbapuranam | Geetha | ||
| 1988 | Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal | Valsala | ||
| 1988 | Yamudiki Mogudu | Dancer | ||
| 1988 | Vijaya Khadga | Asha | ||
| 1988 | Rendum Rendum Aindhu | |||
| 1988 | Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam | Sivakami | ||
| 1988 | Manasaputhri | |||
| 1988 | Kirathaka | |||
| 1988 | Kan Simittum Neram | Lakshmi | ||
| 1988 | Ganam Courtar Avargaley | |||
| 1988 | Dharmathma | |||
| 1988 | Ayitham | Bhama | ||
| 1988 | Annanagar Mudhal Theru | Geetha | ||
| 1987 | Swathi Thirunal | Narayani Pillai Kochamma | ||
| 1987 | Makkal En Pakkam | Radha | ||
| 1987 | Aalappirandhavan | Seetha IPS | ||
| 1987 | Naanum Oru Thozhilali | |||
| 1987 | Vilambaram | Sheela | ||
| 1987 | Velundu Vinaiyillai | |||
| 1987 | Veeran Veluthambi | |||
| 1987 | Vazhiyorakkazhchakal | Sridevi | ||
| 1987 | Thambathyam | |||
| 1987 | Poorna Chandra | Kumuda | ||
| 1987 | Nyayakke Shikshe | |||
| 1987 | Nirabhedangal | Maya | ||
| 1987 | Nalla Pambu | |||
| 1987 | Muthukkal Moondru | |||
| 1987 | Mupperum Deviyar | |||
| 1987 | Kadhal Parisu | Malini | ||
| 1987 | Jeevana Jyothi | Radha | ||
| 1987 | Ivargal Varungala Thoongal | |||
| 1987 | Irupatham Noottandu | Aswathy Varma | ||
| 1987 | Ezhuthapurangal | Vimala Jacob | ||
| 1987 | Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu | Geetha | ||
| 1987 | Bazar Bheema | |||
| 1987 | Athiratha Maharatha | Radha | ||
| 1987 | Aapadbandhava | |||
| 1986 | Rasigan Oru Rasigai | |||
| 1986 | Vikram | Vikram's wife | ||
| 1986 | Rajavinte Makan | Nancy | ||
| 1986 | Naanum Oru Thozhilali | |||
| 1986 | Mr. Bharath | Uma | ||
| 1986 | Manakanakku | |||
| 1986 | Thidambu | |||
| 1986 | Thazhuvatha Kaigal | Rajeshwari | ||
| 1986 | Shubha Milana | Ganga | ||
| 1986 | Sathkara | |||
| 1986 | Raja Nee Vaazhga | |||
| 1986 | Oruvar Vazhum Alayam | |||
| 1986 | Nermai | |||
| 1986 | Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu | Nirmala | ||
| 1986 | Malarum Kiliyum | Thulasi | ||
| 1986 | Maaveeran | Rekha | ||
| 1986 | Karpoora Deepam | |||
| 1986 | Kanmaniye Pesu | |||
| 1986 | Isai Paadum Thendral | |||
| 1986 | Digvijaya | Asha / Radha | Dual roles | |
| 1986 | Chekeranoru Chilla | Lathika Menon (Lallu) | ||
| 1986 | Bete | |||
| 1986 | Asambhava | |||
| 1985 | Padikkadavan | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Archana Aaradhana | Archana | ||
| 1985 | Kaakki Sattai | Uma | ||
| 1985 | Uyarndha Ullam | Geetha | ||
| 1985 | Unakkaga Oru Roja | Meera | ||
| 1985 | Thoongatha Kannondru Ondru | |||
| 1985 | Thandanai | |||
| 1985 | Sri Raghavendrar | Aparajita | ||
| 1985 | Puzhayozhukum Vazhi | Rema | ||
| 1985 | Puthiya Theerppu | Radha | ||
| 1985 | Puthiya Sagaptham | Uma | ||
| 1985 | Padikathavan | Mary | ||
| 1985 | Oru Nokku Kaanan | Maya | ||
| 1985 | Naan Sigappu Manithan | Uma | ||
| 1985 | Naagam | Janaki | ||
| 1985 | Karuppu Chattaikaran | |||
| 1985 | Iniyum Kadha Thudarum | Mary | ||
| 1985 | Idaya Kovil | Gauri | ||
| 1985 | Erimalai | |||
| 1985 | Chaduranga | Asha | ||
| 1985 | Aval Potta Kolam | |||
| 1985 | Arthamulla Aasaigal | |||
| 1985 | Agniyasthram | |||
| 1984 | Dongalu Baboi Dongalu | Seetha | ||
| 1984 | Apoorva Sangama | Tara | ||
| 1984 | Anbulla Rajinikanth | Mother of Rosy | ||
| 1984 | Vengaiyin Maindhan | |||
| 1984 | Vaazhkai | |||
| 1984 | Thiruppam | |||
| 1984 | Tharaasu | Latha | ||
| 1984 | Thangamadi Thangam | |||
| 1984 | Thaalithanam | |||
| 1984 | Sabarimala Darsanam | |||
| 1984 | Pralayanthaka | Special appearance | ||
| 1984 | Pournami Alaigal | |||
| 1984 | Pei Veedu | |||
| 1984 | Oru Sumangaliyude Katha | Yamuna | ||
| 1984 | Onde Raktha | [citation needed] | ||
| 1984 | Nerupukkul Eeram | |||
| 1984 | Neethikku Oru Penn | |||
| 1984 | Naane Raja | Asha | ||
| 1984 | Naan Paadum Paadal | |||
| 1984 | Mukhyamantri | |||
| 1984 | Mooru Janma | Chitti | ||
| 1984 | Kurukshetramlo Sita | Janaki | ||
| 1984 | Kanmaniye Pesu | |||
| 1984 | Kalkki | |||
| 1984 | Irumbu Kaigal | |||
| 1984 | Indina Bharatha | Bharathi | ||
| 1984 | Ente Gramam | |||
| 1984 | Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | |||
| 1983 | Marakkillorikkalum | Suma | ||
| 1983 | Vellai Roja | Lakshmi | ||
| 1983 | Thoongatha Kannindru Ondru | Devi | ||
| 1983 | Theeram Thedunna Thira | Jayalakshmi | ||
| 1983 | Thambathyam | |||
| 1983 | Thalaimagan | |||
| 1983 | Sandhyakku Virija Poovu | Priya | ||
| 1983 | Rajkumar | Devi | ||
| 1983 | Raagangal Maaruvathillai | |||
| 1983 | Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal | Molamma | ||
| 1983 | Kaathirunna Naal | |||
| 1983 | Jothi | |||
| 1983 | Hasida Hebbuli | |||
| 1983 | Gayathri Maduve | Gayathri | ||
| 1983 | Garuda Saukiyama | |||
| 1983 | Father Damien | |||
| 1983 | Eradu Nakshatragalu | |||
| 1983 | Enikku Vishakunnu | Shantha | ||
| 1983 | Eettappuli | Padmavathi | ||
| 1983 | Chakravyuha | Asha | ||
| 1983 | Bhakta Prahlada | |||
| 1983 | Avala Neralu | Lakshmi | ||
| 1983 | Asthi | Priyamvada | ||
| 1983 | Adyathe Anuragam | Shyamala | ||
| 1982 | Pooviriyum Pulari | Renuka | ||
| 1982 | Chalisuva Modagalu | Sheela | ||
| 1982 | Vazhvey Maayam | Sandhiya | ||
| 1982 | Theerpugal Thiruththapadalam | Radha | ||
| 1982 | Sharam | Sindhu | ||
| 1982 | Sagalakala Vallavan | Geetha | ||
| 1982 | Olangal | Rita | ||
| 1982 | Mylanchi | Shahitha | ||
| 1982 | Mukhangal | |||
| 1982 | Kelkatha Shabdam | Jayanthi | ||
| 1982 | Idhayam Pesugirathu | |||
| 1982 | Garuda Rekhe | |||
| 1982 | Ethiraalikal | Thulasi | ||
| 1982 | Enkeyo Ketta Kural | Ponni (first wife) | ||
| 1982 | Dheera | Indhu | ||
| 1982 | Deviyin Thiruvilayadal | Dakshayini | ||
| 1982 | Anuraagakkodathi | Susheela | ||
| 1981 | Prema Geethangal | Geetha Kumari | ||
| 1981 | Kadal Meengal | Uma | ||
| 1981 | Antha Ezhu Naatkal | Tamil | ||
| 1981 | Viswaroopam | Mallika | ||
| 1981 | Veshangal | |||
| 1981 | Tharayil Vaazhum Meenkal | |||
| 1981 | Thaaraavu | Akka | ||
| 1981 | Swarangal Swapnagal | Latha | ||
| 1981 | Sri Yediyuru Siddalingeshwara | |||
| 1981 | Sambhavam | Radha | ||
| 1981 | Prema Mandiram | Hema | ||
| 1981 | Njan Ninne Marakkilla | |||
| 1981 | Nayudu Gari Abbai | Madhavi | ||
| 1981 | Maniyan Pillai Athava Maniyan Pillai | Kamalam | ||
| 1981 | Guha | Devu | ||
| 1981 | Enne Snehikkoo Enne Maathram | |||
| 1981 | Chamayam | |||
| 1981 | Bobbili Puli | Jayanthi | ||
| 1981 | Asthamikkatha Pakalukal | Raji | ||
| 1981 | Archana Teacher | Bharathi | ||
| 1981 | Anyar | |||
| 1981 | Andha 7 Naatkal | Vasanthi | ||
| 1981 | Addala Meda | Lakshmi | ||
| 1980 | Vaiki Vanna Vasantham | Sheeba | ||
| 1980 | Theeram Thedunnavar | |||
| 1980 | Theekkadal | Sumam | ||
| 1980 | Tharayil Pootha Malar | |||
| 1980 | Swantham Enna Padam | Priya | ||
| 1980 | Seetha | Seetha | ||
| 1980 | Sathyam | Seetha | ||
| 1980 | Puzha | |||
| 1980 | Meen | Roselin | ||
| 1980 | Kaavalmaadam | Malli | ||
| 1980 | Ithile Vannavar | Bindu | ||
| 1980 | Ishtamaanu Pakshe | Nandinikutty | ||
| 1980 | Enga Ooru Rasathi | |||
| 1980 | Eden Thottam | Usha | ||
| 1980 | Dooram Arike | Shirly | ||
| 1980 | Anthappuram | Usha | ||
| 1980 | Aniyaatha Valakal | Sujatha | ||
| 1980 | Angaadi | Ayisha | ||
| 1980 | Ammayum Makalum | Radha | ||
| 1980 | Akalangalil Abhayam | Yamuna | ||
| 1980 | Aagamanam | Seetha | ||
| 1979 | Neelathamara | Kunjimalu | ||
| 1979 | Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha | Shyamala | ||
| 1979 | Veerabhadran | |||
| 1979 | Thuramukham | Rosi | ||
| 1979 | Raajaveedhi | |||
| 1979 | Pratheeksha | |||
| 1979 | Prabhaathasandhya | Mini | ||
| 1979 | Neeyo Njaano | Geetha | ||
| 1979 | Maamaankam | Manipennu | ||
| 1979 | Lajjaavathi | Radha | ||
| 1979 | Krishnapparunthu | |||
| 1979 | Enikku Njaan Swantham | Geetha | ||
| 1979 | Chakkalathi | Azhagammal | ||
| 1979 | Ajnaatha Theerangal | Geetha | ||
| 1979 | Agniparvatham | Vimala | ||
| 1978 | Samayamaayilla Polum | Latha | ||
| 1978 | Aval Viswasthayaayirunnu | child artist | ||
| 1978 | Asthamayam | Guest appearance | ||
| 1977 | Vidarunna Mottukal | Sumam | child artist | |
| 1977 | Taxi Driver | child artist | ||
| 1977 | Dheerasameere Yamunaatheere | child artist | ||
| 1976 | Chottanikkara Amma | child artist | ||
| 1962 | Kannum Karalum | Malayalam |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Paarijatham | Doctor Mithra (Special Appearance) | Zee Tamil | |
| 2026 | Drama Juniors season 2 | Judge | Zee Keralam | |
| 2025 | Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2025 | Gettimelam | Kamakshi Ammal (Special Appearance) | Zee Tamil | |
| 2024 | Malli | Pothum Ponnu | Sun TV | |
| 2024 | Ithu Item Vere | Judge | Flowers TV | |
| 2024 | Drishti Bottu | Abbakka | Colors Kannada | |
| 2023 | Star Magic | Mentor | Flowers TV | |
| 2023 | Parayam Nedam | Participant | Amrita TV | |
| 2023 | Malar | Saraswathi (Special Appearance in promo) | Sun TV | |
| 2023 | Geeta Govindam | Vijayalakshmi Subramaniam | Asianet | |
| 2023 | Ente Amma Superaa | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2023 | Drama Juniors season 1 | Judge | Zee Keralam | |
| 2022 | Padmavati Kalyanam | Bramarambhika Devi | ETV | |
| 2022 | Comedy Stars season 3 | Judge | Asianet | |
| 2021 | Velammal | Star Vijay | ||
| 2021 | Red Carpet | Mentor | Amrita TV | |
| 2021 | Aruvi | Saraswathi | Sun TV | |
| 2021 | Anbe Vaa | Janaki (Special Appearance) | Sun TV | |
| 2020 | Thirumathi Hitler | Jayamma | Zee Tamil | |
| 2020 | Chithi 2 | Sargunam (Special Appearance) | Sun TV | |
| 2019 | Lolluppa | Judge | Sun TV | |
| 2019 | Andha Naal Nyabagam | Angel TV | ||
| 2018 | Nayagi | Sargunam | Sun TV | |
| 2017 | Zee Dance League | Judge | Zee Tamil |
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| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Dancing Khilladies | Judge | Zee Tamil | |
| 2017 | Aparichitha | Bhairavi | Amrita TV | |
| 2016 | Uggram Ujjwalam Season 2 | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2016 | Malayali Veetamma | Judge | Flowers | |
| 2014 | Veruthe Alla Bharya season 3 | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2014 | Jeevitha Ganam | Malayalam | ||
| 2013 | Sare Gama gama gama | Puthuyugam TV | ||
| 2013 | Jodi Number one season 6 | Judge | Vijay TV | |
| 2013 | Bharthakkankarude Sradhakku | Judge | Asianet | |
| 2013 | Avakashikal | Sujatha | Surya TV | |
| 2012 | Veruthe Alla Bharya season 2 | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2012 | Sreepadmanabham | Amrita TV | ||
| 2012 | Preethiyinda | Star Suvarna | ||
| 2011 | Vivel Big Break | Judge | Surya TV | |
| 2011 | Kerala's Favourite Film Actor | Judge | ACV | |
| 2011 | Kanalpoovu | Jeevan TV | ||
| 2007 | Brindavanam | Gemini TV | ||
| 2004 | Koodum Thedi | Asianet | ||
| 2004 | Jalam | Surya TV | ||
| 2003 | Summer in America | Kairali TV | ||
| 2002 | Agni Pravesam | ETV | ||
| 1998 | Kudumbam | Sun TV |