Biography
Sumalatha (born August 27, 1963), also known as Sumalatha Ambareesh, is an Indian actress and politician who works predominantly in Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema, alongside appearances in Tamil and Hindi films. She made her acting debut in the Tamil feature Thisai Maariya Paravaigal (1979) and entered Telugu cinema that same year with Samajaniki Saval. During the 1980s, Sumalatha established a prolific career across South Indian film industries. In Telugu cinema, she starred in Subhalekha (1982), Khaidi (1983), and won the Nandi Special Jury Award for Sruthilayalu (1987). In Malayalam cinema, her notable credits included Nirakkoottu (1985), New Delhi (1987), the romantic drama Thoovanathumbikal (1987), and Isabella (1988), the latter of which earned her the Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actress. In Kannada cinema, she made her debut with Ravichandra (1980), followed by films such as Thayiya Kanasu (1985), Aahuti (1985), and Karna (1986). She also appeared in Hindi productions, including New Delhi (1988), Pratibandh (1990), and Aaj Ka Goonda Raj (1992). In her later career, Sumalatha transitioned to supporting and maternal roles, appearing in the bilingual devotional feature Sri Manjunatha (2001), Kallarali Hoovagi (2006), Kandahar (2010), Doddmane Hudga (2016), Thayige Thakka Maga (2018), D/O Parvathamma (2019), and Kranti (2023).
Acted in 74
2020s
- 2023
Kranti
Chief Minister
2010s
- 2019
India vs England
Movie
D/O Parvathamma
Parvathamma
- 2016
Srirastu Subhamastu
Sirish's mom
Akira
Movie
Jessie
Movie
Viraat
Movie
- 2014
Ambareesha
Movie
- 2012
AK 56
Movie
- 2010
Kandahar
Sumangaly
2000s
- 2009
Cheluvina Chilipili
Movie
- 2007
Bhoopathi
Movie
- 2006
Kallarali Hoovagi
Padmamma Nagathi, Madakari Nayaka's consort
Boss
Movie
Game
Movie
Asthram
Movie
- 2004
Anandamanandamaye
Movie
- 2003
Excuse Me
Movie
Paris Pranaya
Movie
- 2001
Sri Manjunatha
Sumalatha Devi
1990s
- 1999
Rajakumarudu
Rajyalakshmi
- 1996
Dushman Duniya Ka
Reshma
- 1993
Kshatriya
Suman, Maharaja Pritvi Singh's wife (Surjangarh)
- 1991
Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan
Mrs.Vijay Kumar aka Suman
Gang Leader
Movie
- 1990
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
Lakshmi Haridas
Thazhvaram
Kochootti
1980s
- 1989
Nair Saab
Prabha
Hongkongnalli Agent Amar
Divya
- 1988
Thayigobba Karna
Movie
Isabella
Isabella
David David Mr. David
Movie
Donga Pelli
Movie
Dhinarathrangal
Dr Savithri
New Delhi
Movie
- 1987
Swayamkrushi
Sarada
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
Movie
Shrutilayalu
Sita
Pasivadi Pranam
Madhu's wife
New Delhi
Maria Fernandez
Thoovanathumbikal
Clara
- 1986
Rakshasudu
Movie
Veta
Movie
Shyama
Lakshmi
Karna
Movie
Tandra Paparayudu
Subhadra
Ashtalakshmi Vaibhavam
Movie
- 1985
Nirakkoottu
Mercy
Jackie
Movie
Aahuthi
Movie
Chattam Tho Poratam
Movie
- 1984
Justice Chakravarthy
Latha
Idavelakku Sesham
Sindhu
Janani Janmabhoomi
Padmini
Agni Gundam
Movie
- 1983
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
Latha
Aalaya Sikharam
Movie
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
Movie
- 1982
Thadakam
Sabara
Azhagiya Kanne
Movie
Enthino Pookunna Pookal
Movie
Subhalekha
Sujatha
Theerpu
Kalpana
- 1981
Kudumbam Oru Kadambam
Uma
Munnettam
Movie
Kazhugu
Suma
Kolilakkam
Suma
- 1980
Moorkhan
Raji
Ravi Chandra
Movie
1970s
- 1979
Samajaniki Sawal
Movie
Thisai Maariya Paravaigal
Movie
- 1978
Karunamayudu
Movie
Appearances1
2010s
- 2014
Weekend With Ramesh
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