Lissy
Actor · Born February 3, 1967 · Kochi, Kerala, India
Biography
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.
Acted in 56
2010s
- 2018
Chal Mohan Ranga
Megha's mother
1990s
- 1990
Kuttettan
Revathi
Mindapoochakku Kalyanam
Mini
20va Sathabdam
Rani
1980s
- 1989
News
Jolly
Nair Saab
Parvathi
Vadakkunokkiyantram
Sarala
Adikkurippu
Bhaskara Pillai's Sister
Douthyam
Lisa
Njangalude Kochu Doctor
Alice
Charithram
Renu
Rugmini
Movie
- 1988
Chithram
Revathy
Vellanakalude Naadu
Deepa
August 1
Thief
Manu Uncle
Uma
- 1987
Nalkkavala
Mercy
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal
Rani
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham
Anitha Mathew
Cheppu
Mini
Sarvakalashala
Jyothi
Adimakal Udamakal
Raji
Neeyethra Dhanya
Laila John
Ananda Aradhanai
Kavitha
- 1986
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil
Movie
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi
Indira
Thalavattam
Anitha
Hello My Dear Wrong Number
Sunitha Menon / Annie Abraham
Revathikkoru Pavakkutty
Revathi Menon
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
Sarina
Mizhineerppoovukal
Sofia
Vikram
Preethi
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
Shobha
Dheem Tharikida Thom
Rohini
- 1985
Kathodu Kathoram
Theresa
Puli Varunne Puli
Subhashini
Nirakkoottu
Dr. Suma
Boeing Boeing
Eleena
Ayanam
Lizy
Angadikkappurathu
Rathi
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram
Movie
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil
Meenakshi
Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya
Sridevi
Mutharamkunnu P.O.
K. P. Amminikutty
Thammil Thammil
Cameo
Punnaram Cholli Cholli
Student doctor
- 1984
Aduthaduthu
Rema S. Nair
Parannu Parannu Parannu
Sudha
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam
Kalpana
Athirathram
Cicily
Odaruthammava Aalariyam
Minu
- 1983
Prasnam Gurutharam
Movie
Asthram
Lilly
Sesham Kazhchayil
Receptionist
Produced 1
2000s
- 2001
Kakkakuyil
Producer
Appearances1
1980s
- 1986
Geetham
Herself