Seema biography
Seema is an Indian actress, born on 22 May 1957 in Choolaimedu.
Seema's screen career began in 1972 with Nrithasala, playing Magician's assistant.
Seema has appeared in 233 films and 35 television or streaming titles across Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Pani (2024), Veetla Vishesham (2022), Kaduva (2022).
Honours include Filmfare Awards South.
- Also known as
- Shanthakumari Nambiar
- Born
- 22 May 1957 (age 69)
- Birthplace
- Choolaimedu
- Work
- Actor, Television actor
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Telugu cinema
- Years active
- 1973 to present
- Awards
- Filmfare Awards South
Seema filmography
233 films and 35 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Pani | Devaki Amma | ||
| 2022 | Veetla Vishesham | Unni's sister-in-law | ||
| 2022 | Kaduva | Theruthi Chedathi | ||
| 2022 | Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal | Minah Kaif | ||
| 2021 | Maara | Paaru's grandmother | ||
| 2020 | Oh My Kadavule | Judge | ||
| 2019 | Stand Up | Dr. Asha | ||
| 2018 | Kinar | High Court judge | ||
| 2015 | Sir C. P | Mary | ||
| 2013 | Geethaanjali | Annamma | ||
| 2011 | Manushyamrugam | Paramada Janu | ||
| 2011 | Uppukandam Brothers: Back in Action | Uppukandam Kunjannamma | ||
| 2011 | Nadakame Ulakam | Malayalam | ||
| 2011 | Siddhu +2 | Pavithra's grandmother | ||
| 2010 | Four Friends | Surya's mother | ||
| 2009 | Black Dalia | Malayalam | ||
| 2009 | Vellathooval | Lizy James | ||
| 2009 | Thirunakkara Perumal | Lakshmikutty/Achamma | ||
| 2008 | Aayudham | Anwar's mother | ||
| 2008 | Kaalai | Karuppayi Aatha | ||
| 2007 | Pranayakalam | Anna | ||
| 2007 | Nagaram | Chintamani Ammalu | ||
| 2006 | Prajapathi | Indrani | ||
| 2004 | Udayam | Subhadra | ||
| 2003 | Kilichundan Mampazham | Subaidha |
Show all 233 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Anbe Sivam | Bala's aunt | ||
| 2002 | Bagavathi | Anjali's mother | ||
| 2002 | Baba | Chamundeeswari's mother | ||
| 2001 | Paarthale Paravasam | Madhava's mother | ||
| 2000 | Sradha | Nandhini Balachandran | ||
| 1999 | Olympian Anthony Adam | Principal Susamma | ||
| 1991 | Peddintalludu | Radha | ||
| 1991 | Jagadeka Veera | |||
| 1990 | Nigooda Rahasya | |||
| 1989 | Mahayanam | Rajamma | ||
| 1989 | Ashokante Asathikuttikku | |||
| 1989 | Aazhikkoru Muthu | |||
| 1988 | Paadha Mudra | Malayalam | ||
| 1988 | Mattoral | Susheela | ||
| 1988 | 1921 | Radha Varma | ||
| 1988 | Vicharana | Alice | ||
| 1988 | Sangham | Molykutty | ||
| 1988 | Rahasyam Parama Rahasyam | Uthara | ||
| 1988 | Padamudra | Alice | ||
| 1988 | Ormayilennum | Ramani | ||
| 1988 | Mukthi | Radhamma | ||
| 1988 | Evidence | Alphonsa John Jacob | ||
| 1988 | Ayitham | Pappamma | ||
| 1987 | Sarvakalashala | Sharadamani | ||
| 1987 | Naalkavala | Dr. Radha | ||
| 1987 | Mizhiyorangalil | |||
| 1987 | Ithrayum Kaalam | Anna Mathukutty | ||
| 1987 | Digvijaya | |||
| 1987 | Adimakal Udamakal | Radha | ||
| 1986 | Gandhinagar 2nd Street | Nirmala teacher | ||
| 1986 | Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi | Parvathi | ||
| 1986 | Aavanazhi | Radha | ||
| 1986 | Vartha | Radha Menon IAS | ||
| 1986 | Surabhi Yaamangal | Sumithra | ||
| 1986 | Sowbhagya Lakshmi | |||
| 1986 | Orayiram Ormakal | |||
| 1986 | Njan Kathorthirikkum | |||
| 1986 | Nilaavinte Naattil | Lakshmi | ||
| 1986 | Koodanayum Kattu | Radhamani | ||
| 1986 | Kathanayaka | Inspector Girija | ||
| 1986 | Ente Shabdham | |||
| 1986 | Ee Kaikalil | Saritha | ||
| 1986 | December 31 | |||
| 1986 | Chekkeranoru Chilla | Nandhini | ||
| 1986 | Ashtabandham | Ayisha | ||
| 1986 | Akalangalil | Vasanthi | ||
| 1985 | Karimpinpoovinakkare | Gouri | ||
| 1985 | Anubandham | Sunandha | ||
| 1985 | Vellarikka Pattanam | Sophie | ||
| 1985 | Vasantha Sena | Shylaja Varma | ||
| 1985 | Snehicha Kuttathinu | Yamuna | ||
| 1985 | Saandham Bheekaram | Bhadra | ||
| 1985 | Mukhya Manthri | Sumathi | ||
| 1985 | Manya Mahajanangale | Sainu | ||
| 1985 | Kalyana Agthigal | Valliammal | ||
| 1985 | Janakeeya Kodathi | Annamma | ||
| 1985 | Idanilangal | Chinnammu | ||
| 1985 | Gaayathridevi Ente Amma | Gayathri Devi | ||
| 1985 | Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki | Elsy | ||
| 1985 | Aa Neram Alppa Dooram | Amminikutty | ||
| 1984 | Sandarbham | Mary | ||
| 1984 | Oru Kochu Swapnam | Sulu | ||
| 1984 | Athirathram | Thulasi | ||
| 1984 | Adiyozhukkukal | Devyani | ||
| 1984 | Aalkkoottathil Thaniye | Ammukutty | ||
| 1984 | Vanitha Police | Sasikala | ||
| 1984 | Thirakkil Alppa Samayam | Sarala | ||
| 1984 | Thirakal | Saritha | ||
| 1984 | Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram | Ambili | ||
| 1984 | Rakshassu | Salomy | ||
| 1984 | Radhayude Kamukan | Radha | ||
| 1984 | Oru Sumangaliyude Katha | Gracy | ||
| 1984 | Onnanu Nammal | Nirmala | ||
| 1984 | Nishedhi | Sheeja | ||
| 1984 | Manithali | Ramlath | ||
| 1984 | Lakshmana Rekha | Radha | ||
| 1984 | Kodathy | Kavitha | ||
| 1984 | Karimbu | |||
| 1984 | Kanamarayathu | Dr. Elsy George | ||
| 1984 | Ivide Ingane | Ammini | ||
| 1984 | Inakkily | Mary | ||
| 1984 | Aksharangal | Geetha | ||
| 1983 | Marakkillorikkalum | Malayalam | ||
| 1983 | Rugma | Rugma | ||
| 1983 | Oru Mukham Pala Mukham | Sridevi | ||
| 1983 | Oru Madapravinte Katha | Prabha | Guest appearance | |
| 1983 | Nanayam | Sindhu | ||
| 1983 | Mansoru Maha Samudram | Ranjini | ||
| 1983 | Maniyara | Noorjahan | ||
| 1983 | Kathi | |||
| 1983 | Kai Varisai | Roopa | ||
| 1983 | Iniyengilum | Geetha | ||
| 1983 | Deepaaradhana | Vilasini | ||
| 1983 | Asuran | |||
| 1983 | Angam | Marykkutti | ||
| 1983 | America America | Neena | ||
| 1983 | Aashrayam | |||
| 1983 | Aaroodam | Neeli | ||
| 1982 | Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu | Malayalam | ||
| 1982 | Thadaakam | Sreedevi/Naseeba | ||
| 1982 | Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam | Seema | Cameo | |
| 1982 | Shaari Alla Saradha | |||
| 1982 | Raktha Sakshi | |||
| 1982 | Maattuvin Chattangale | |||
| 1982 | Komaram | |||
| 1982 | Itha Oru Dhikkari | |||
| 1982 | Innalenkil Nale | Vimala | ||
| 1982 | Enikkum Oru Divasam | Chandrika | ||
| 1982 | Beedi Kunjamma | |||
| 1981 | Veshangal | |||
| 1981 | Thushaaram | Dr. Sindhu Menon | ||
| 1981 | Tholi Kodi Koosindi | Devudumma | ||
| 1981 | Thadavara | Rema | ||
| 1981 | Sphodanam | Lalitha | ||
| 1981 | Sankarsham | |||
| 1981 | Sankarlal | Seetha/Baabi | ||
| 1981 | Samsaram Santhanam | Menaka | ||
| 1981 | Sambhavam | |||
| 1981 | Karimpoocha | Leena | ||
| 1981 | Kannitheevu | Malli | ||
| 1981 | Kaattu Kallan | Vanaja & Jalaja | ||
| 1981 | Kaahalam | |||
| 1981 | Hamsa Geetham | |||
| 1981 | Greeshma Jwala | Seetha | ||
| 1981 | Enne Snehikkoo Enne Maathram | |||
| 1981 | Enga Ooru Kannagi | |||
| 1981 | Danda Gopuram | |||
| 1981 | Avatharam | |||
| 1981 | Archana Teacher | |||
| 1981 | Andagaadu | |||
| 1981 | Ahimsa | Ani | ||
| 1981 | Aarathi | Aarathi | ||
| 1981 | Aadavaallu Meeku Joharlu | |||
| 1980 | Manushya Mrugam | |||
| 1980 | Pavizha Mutthu | Malathy | ||
| 1980 | Sakthi | Revathi | ||
| 1980 | Pappu | |||
| 1980 | Angadi | Sindhu | ||
| 1980 | Adhikaram | Geetha | ||
| 1980 | Theeram Thedunnavar | |||
| 1980 | Theenalangal | Raji | ||
| 1980 | Thathayya Premaleelalu | |||
| 1980 | Swarga Devatha | |||
| 1980 | Pradanam | |||
| 1980 | Mr. Michael | Shubha | ||
| 1980 | Moorkhan | Vilasini | ||
| 1980 | Meen | |||
| 1980 | Ketugudu | Shanti | ||
| 1980 | Karimpana | Kamalam | ||
| 1980 | Kaantha Valayam | Mary Hans | ||
| 1980 | Kaali | Anitha | ||
| 1980 | Ivar | Lisa | ||
| 1980 | Ellam Un Kairasi | Rani | ||
| 1980 | Dwik Vijayam | Uma | ||
| 1980 | Deepam | Thulasi | ||
| 1980 | Chandhrahasam | |||
| 1980 | Chaakara | Rani | ||
| 1980 | Benz Vasu | Malathi | ||
| 1980 | Arangum Aniyarayum | |||
| 1980 | Anthapooram | |||
| 1980 | Ammayum Makalum | Ramani | ||
| 1979 | Vijayanum Veeranum | Maya | ||
| 1979 | Shudhikalasham | |||
| 1979 | Sarpam | Daisy | ||
| 1979 | Prabhu | |||
| 1979 | Prabhaathasandhya | |||
| 1979 | Pathivritha | |||
| 1979 | Pagalil Oru Iravu | Rajee | ||
| 1979 | Padhai Marinaal | |||
| 1979 | Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi | Rani | ||
| 1979 | Manavadharmam | |||
| 1979 | Manasa Vacha Karmana | Geetha | ||
| 1979 | Kamasasthiram | Geetha | ||
| 1979 | Jimmy | |||
| 1979 | Ival Oru Naadody | |||
| 1979 | Ezhamkadalinakkare | |||
| 1979 | Anupallavi | Stella | ||
| 1979 | Anubhavangale Nanni | |||
| 1979 | Angakkuri | Sarala | ||
| 1979 | Amrithachumbanam | |||
| 1979 | Aarattu | Lizy | ||
| 1978 | Lisa | Lisa | ||
| 1978 | Eeta | Sreedevi | ||
| 1978 | Avalude Ravukal | Raji | ||
| 1978 | Vilakkum Velichavum | |||
| 1978 | Urakkam Varaatha Raathrikal | Kavitha | ||
| 1978 | Soothrakkari | |||
| 1978 | Snehathinte Mukhangal | Radhika | ||
| 1978 | Seemanthini | |||
| 1978 | Puthariyankam | |||
| 1978 | Padakuthira | |||
| 1978 | Njaan Njaan Maathram | |||
| 1978 | Manoradham | |||
| 1978 | Ee Manohara Theeram | Cabaret dancer | ||
| 1978 | Aval Kanda Lokam | |||
| 1978 | Anubhoothikalude Nimisham | |||
| 1978 | Andaman Kadhali | Shanthi | ||
| 1978 | Adavukal Pathinettu | |||
| 1977 | Penn Jenmam | |||
| 1977 | Nizhale Nee Sakshi | |||
| 1977 | Itha Ivide Vare | In dance scene Rasaleela | ||
| 1977 | Dheerasameere Yamuna Theere | |||
| 1975 | Yarukku Maappillai Yaro | |||
| 1975 | Avanthan Manithan | Dancer | ||
| 1974 | Petha Manam Pithu | |||
| 1973 | Vijaya | Uncredited | ||
| 1972 | Nrithasala | Magician's assistant | ||
| 1972 | Achante Bharya |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri | Special Judge | Malayalam | |
| 2022 | Flowers Oru Kodi | Participant | Flowers TV | |
| 2021 | Sembaruthi | Sundaravalli | Zee Tamil | Special appearance |
| 2021 | Red Carpet | Mentor | Amrita TV | |
| 2021 | Jothi | Padmavathi | Sun TV | |
| 2021 | Flowers Top Singer Season 2 | Judge | Flowers TV | |
| 2021 | Comedy Stars Season 3 | Judge | Asianet | |
| 2019 | Thamarathumbi | Dr.Merlin | Surya TV | |
| 2019 | Kandukonden Kandukonden | Anjana Devi | Zee Tamil | |
| 2019 | Comedy Stars Season 2 | Judge | Asianet | |
| 2018 | Utsavam Super Star | Judge | Flowers TV | |
| 2018 | Urvasi Theatres | Mentor | Asianet | |
| 2018 | Flowers Top Singer | Judge | Flowers TV | |
| 2018 | Comedy Stars season 2 | Judge | Asianet | |
| 2016 | Malayali Veetamma | Judge | Flowers TV | |
| 2016 | Comedy Utsavam | Judge | Flowers TV | |
| 2016 | Amruthavarshini | Saraswathy a.k.a. Sarasu | Janam TV | |
| 2015 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa | Chinna Papa (special appearance) | Sun TV | Season 3 |
| 2014 | Comedy Festival | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2013 | Vamsam | Thangamma / Ponnuthaayi | Sun TV | |
| 2013 | Ival Yamuna | Lakshmi | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| 2012 | Aaha | Star Vijay | ||
| 2011 | Vivel Big Break | Judge | Surya TV | |
| 2011 | Ammakili | Dr. Indu | Asianet | |
| 2010 | Rani Maharani | Participant | Surya TV |
Show all 35 titles
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Alaudinnte Albuthavilakku | Fathima | Asianet | |
| 2009 | Thangam | Naachiyar | Sun TV | |
| 2007 | Thingalum Tharakangalum | Balasaraswathi | Amrita TV | |
| 2007 | Muhoortham | Radha | Asianet | |
| 2007 | Manjal Magimai | Kalaignar TV | ||
| 2005 | Manthrakodi | Asianet | ||
| 2004 | Jalam | Surya TV | ||
| 2004 | Chinna Papa Periya Papa | Chinna Papa | Sun TV | Season 2 |
| 2002 | Sneha | Asianet | ||
| 2000 | Jannal (Ammavukku rendula raaghu) | Avayambal | Raj TV |