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.
Acted in 111
2000s
- 2003
Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum
Muthu's grandmother
- 2001
Onnam Ragam
Movie
Korappan the Great
American Achayathi
- 2000
Aanamuttathe Aangalamar
Dakshayaniyamma
Mister Butler
Radhika's Grandmother
Ee Mazha Then Mazha
Movie
1990s
- 1998
Amma Ammayiamma
Narayaniyamma
Kusruthi Kuruppu
Movie
- 1997
Churam
Movie
Manthramothiram
Movie
- 1996
Malayalamaasam Chingam Onninu...
Movie
Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum
Movie
Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar
Sarkar Saramma
Excuse Me Ethu Collegila?
Mariyamma
Mayoora Nritham
Movie
- 1995
Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka
Margerett
Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman
Movie
Kalyanji Anandji
Chettathi
- 1994
Chakoram
Amminiyamma
Manathe Kottaram
Dileep's mother
- 1993
O' Faby
Mary
Uppukandam Brothers
Kunjannamma
Koushalam
Mariya chedathi
Venkalam
Grandmother
- 1992
Ponnaranthottathe Rajavu
Nanithalla
Vietnam Colony
Suhra Bai
Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam
Movie
Neelakurukkan
Movie
Kunukkitta Kozhi
Indumathy's Grandma
Kasarkode Khaderbhai
Thandamma
Snehasagaram
Movie
- 1991
Mimics Parade
Thandamma
Godfather
Aanappara Achamma
Mookkilla Rajyathu
Insane Lady
Uncle Bun
Gloria Therathi
Kalari
Janaki
Ulladakkam
Hospital Attandant
Kakkathollayiram
Movie
Souhrudam
Kathrina
Ennum Nanmakal
Movie
Amina Tailors
Movie
Njan Gandharvan
Bhama's Grandmother
Kankettu
Movie
- 1990
Parallel College
Rahelamma
Malayogam
Mary
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
God Woman
Kouthuka Varthakal
Rose Mary's grand mother
Gajakesariyogam
Philipose's Mother
Kalikkalam
Janakiyamma
In Harihar Nagar
Maya's grandmother
Thalayana Manthram
Paru Ammayi
Dr. Pasupathy
Kunjulakshmi
1980s
- 1989
Mazhavilkavadi
Velayudhankutty's Grandmother
Ulsavapittennu
Muthassi
Mahayanam
Janamma
Artham
house owner
Kireedam
Muthashi
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal
Kunju Lakshmi's Grandmother
Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam
Movie
Pradeshika Vaarthakal
Movie
- 1988
Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu
Bhaskaran's mother
Pattanapravesham
Prabhakaran Thampi's Mother
Sangham
Movie
Kudumbapuranam
Kunjamma
Dhinarathrangal
Movie
Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thadikal
Movie
- 1987
Thaniyavarthanam
Movie
- 1986
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil
Movie
- 1985
Kathodu Kathoram
Old Woman
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar
Rosy
- 1984
Ethirppukal
Bharathiyamma
Mangalam Nerunnu
Movie
NH 47
Sudhakaran's mother
Manasariyathe
Sankaran's Mother
- 1983
Aa Raathri
Abdu's Mother
Naseema
Naseema's mother
- 1981
Chatta
Mother of Kaala Velu
Abhinayam
Bhargavi
1970s
- 1979
Kazhukan
Movie
- 1978
Lisa
Lakshmi's mother
Vayanadan Thampan
Movie
- 1977
Nirakudam
Movie
- 1975
Thiruvonam
Movie
- 1974
Poonthenaruvi
Achamma
- 1973
Kaapalika
Movie
Achani
Mariammam
Bhadradeepam
Rajani's mother
Padmavyooham
Movie
- 1972
Sakthi
Movie
Theerthayathra
Ammukuttyamma
Lakshyam
Movie
Achanum Bappayum
Movie
Pullimaan
Movie
Manthrakodi
Grand Mother
Aaradimanninte Janmi
Vishalakshi Amma
- 1971
Inquilab Zindabad
Narayani
Thapaswini
Movie
Aabhijathyam
Movie
Anubhavangal Palichakal
Kochunni's wife
Raakuyil
Movie
Kuttyedathi
Narayani
- 1970
Priya
Movie
Olavum Theeravum
Beevaathu
1960s
- 1966
Anarkali
Anaarkkali's Mother
Kalyaana Rathriyil?
Madhavi Amma
- 1965
Chemmeen
Movie
- 1964
Kutti Kuppayam
Movie
Costume and makeup 1
1970s
- 1974
Trimurti
Hairstylist