Sumalatha
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).
Fotos
Películas (98)
Kranti
2023 · Chief Minister
India vs England
2019
D/O Parvathamma
2019 · Parvathamma
Srirastu Subhamastu
2016 · Sirish's mom
Akira
2016
Jessie
2016
Viraat
2016
Ambareesha
2014
AK 56
2012
Kandahar
2010 · Sumangaly
Cheluvina Chilipili
2009
Bhoopathi
2007
Kallarali Hoovagi
2006 · Padmamma Nagathi, Madakari Nayaka's consort
Boss
2006
Game
2006
Asthram
2006
Anandamanandamaye
2004
Excuse Me
2003
Paris Pranaya
2003
Sri Manjunatha
2001 · Sumalatha Devi
Rajakumarudu
1999 · Rajyalakshmi
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996 · Reshma
Kshatriya
1993 · Suman, Maharaja Pritvi Singh's wife (Surjangarh)
Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan
1991 · Mrs.Vijay Kumar aka Suman
Gang Leader
1991
Parampara
1990 · Meera
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
1990 · Lakshmi Haridas
Jayammu Nischayammu Raa!
1990
Thazhvaram
1990 · Kochootti
No. 20 Madras Mail
1990 · Sister Gloria
Purappadu
1990
Guru Sishyulu
1990 · Geeta
Nair Saab
1989 · Prabha
Hongkongnalli Agent Amar
1989 · Divya
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas
1988
Thayigobba Karna
1988
Anthima Theerpu
1988 · Vasanta
Jamadagni
1988
Isabella
1988 · Isabella
David David Mr. David
1988
Donga Pelli
1988
Dhinarathrangal
1988 · Dr Savithri
New Delhi
1988
Swayamkrushi
1987 · Sarada
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
1987
Shrutilayalu
1987 · Sita
Pasivadi Pranam
1987 · Madhu's wife
New Delhi
1987 · Maria Fernandez
Thoovanathumbikal
1987 · Clara
Rakshasudu
1986
Veta
1986
Shyama
1986 · Lakshmi
Karna
1986
Tandra Paparayudu
1986 · Subhadra
Ashtalakshmi Vaibhavam
1986
Sathya Jyothi
1986 · Kala
Nirakkoottu
1985 · Mercy
Thayiya Hone
1985
Jackie
1985
Aahuthi
1985
Chattam Tho Poratam
1985
Justice Chakravarthy
1984 · Latha
Alakadalinakkare
1984 · Mohan's wife
Idavelakku Sesham
1984 · Sindhu
Janani Janmabhoomi
1984 · Padmini
Merupu Daadi
1984 · Sivangi
Agni Gundam
1984
Khaidi
1983 · Sujatha
Kodunkattu
1983 · Sreekala
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
1983 · Latha
Bahudoorapu Batasari
1983 · Julie
Aalaya Sikharam
1983
Raghu Ramudu
1983
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
1983
Thadakam
1982 · Sabara
Azhagiya Kanne
1982
Enthino Pookunna Pookal
1982
John Jaffer Janardhanan
1982 · Jeny
Subhalekha
1982 · Sujatha
Theerpu
1982 · Kalpana
Kazhumaram
1982
Kudumbam Oru Kadambam
1981 · Uma
Thenum Vayambum
1981 · Sreedevi
Kadathu
1981 · Thulasi
Enakkaga Kaathiru
1981
Aaradhanai
1981
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
1981
Munnettam
1981
Ellaam Ninakku Vendi
1981 · Sreedevi
Kazhugu
1981 · Suma
Kolilakkam
1981 · Suma
Azhaithal Varuven
1980 · Rani
Rajadhi Raju
1980
Moorkhan
1980 · Raji
Ravi Chandra
1980
Samajaniki Sawal
1979
Thisai Maariya Paravaigal
1979
Karunamayudu
1978
