Urmila Unni is an Indian classical dancer and actress who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema.[2] Her daughter Utthara Unni is also an actress.[3]

Urmila Unni
Urmila (right) with her daughter Utthara Unni (left)
Born
Swathi Urmila Raja

(1962-06-14) 14 June 1962 (age 62)
NationalityIndian
Years active1988 – present
Spouse
Ankarath Ramanunni
(m. 1981)
[1]
ChildrenUtthara Unni
Parents
  • K. C. Anujanraja
  • Manorama
RelativesSamyuktha Varma

Personal life

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Unni was born on June 14, 1962, into a royal family as the daughter of K. C. Anujanraja Kottakal Kovilakam and Nedupuram Kottarathil Manorama at Nedumpuram Palace, Thiruvalla. She had her primary education from Infant Jesus Convent Thrissur and is a former student of Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur. She learned Mohiniyattam, Bharathanatyam, Kathakali and Veena. She is also a painter.[4]

She is married to Ankarath Ramanunni. The couple has a daughter Utthara Unni who is also an actress and dancer.[5] Currently they are residing at Kadavanthra, Ernakulam. They have started a dance school Angopanga at Bahrain.[6] Actress Samyuktha Varma is her niece.[7] She is the author of Cinema Katha and Panchalika.[citation needed]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes
1988 Maratam Kavutti [citation needed]
1989 Ulsavapittennu Aniyankuttan's mother
1992 Sargam Subhadra Thampuratti
1992 My Dear Muthachan Voice for Manu Tarun
1995 Kathapurushan Kunjunni's mother
1997 Irattakuttikalude Achan Devi
1998 Panchaloham Chinnammu
2000 Puraskaram Gayathri
2000 Susanna Bhargavi
2000 Mazha Bhadra's mother
2000 Ariyaathe
2000 Kochu Kochu Santhoshangal Vilasini
2001 Mookkuthi Shalini
2001 Saivar Thirumeni Martha
2001 Dosth Ajith's mother
2001 Dubai Swaminathan's wife
2001 Megasandesam Mariya
2002 Dany Jayalakshmi
2002 Punarjani Appu's mother
2002 Punyam Queen
2003 Gaurisankaram Sankaran's mother
2004 Sasneham Sumithra Dr. Nirmala Issac
2004 Aparichithan

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2004 Njan Salperu Ramankutty Velayudhan's wife
2004 Thudakkam Adv. Lakshmi Nair
2004 Maratha Nadu Sreelakshmi
2004 Sethurama Iyer CBI Meenakshi Iyer
2004 Aparichithan Tripura Sundari Varma
2004 Parayam Raju's mother
2005 Pauran Kathreena
2005 Sheelabathi Sumangala
2005 Bharathchandran I.P.S. Subhadra
2006 Raashtram Maliyekkal Thommi's kin
2006 Red Salute Mariya Joseph
2006 Thuruppu Gulan Bharathi
2006 Ammathottil
2007 Atheetham Remadevi Thamburatti
2007 Heartbeats Edikkula's mother
2007 Inspector Garud Sethulakshmi's mother
2007 Nadiya Kollappetta Rathri AadiLakshmi Varadhachalam
2008 Anthiponvettam Jeevan's mother
2008 Shakespeare M.A. Malayalam Rajalakshmi
2008 Laptop Dr.Vanaja
2008 Annan Thampi Ravunni's wife
2008 Roudram Dr. Ratnakumari
2008 Aayudham Leena
2009 Meghatheertham Radhika
2009 Duplicate Maya
2009 Banaras Devu's mother
2009 Pramukhan Gayathriamma
2009 Black Dalia Sunny Kuruvila's wife
2009 Vairam: Fight for Justice Sumithra
2009 Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja Chirakkal Thamburatty
2010 Valiyangadi Sethulakshmi
2010 Aatmakatha Teacher
2010 Fiddle Gayatri's mother
2010 Holidays Riya's mother
2010 Pokkiri Raja Aswathy's mother
2010 Koottukar Devaki
2010 Njaan Sanchaari Lakshmi
2010 Kanyakumari Express Saraswathy
2011 Daivathinte Kaiyoppu Sophy's mother
2011 Dam 999 Vinay's mother English Movie
2011 7aum Arivu Queen Tamil Movie
2011 Kanakompathu Geethu's mother
2011 Mohabbath Aarifa
2011 Snehaveedu Nalini
2011 Killadi Raman Savithri
2011 Sarkar Colony Doctor
2011 Swapnamalika Appu's mother
2012 Bhoomiyude Avakashikal Saradha's mother
2012 Rasaleela Savithriyamma
2012 101 Weddings Vijayamma
2012 Theruvu Nakshathrangal Mahila Sangam President
2012 Mr. Marumakan Interview Board Member
2012 Scene Onnu Nammude Veedu K.K. Jose's wife
2012 Arike Alaga Devi
2012 Nada Brahmam Oormila
2012 Oru Nadigaiyin Vaakkumoolam Girija Tamil Movie
2012 Breaking News Live Nayana's mother
2013 Njan Anaswaran -
2013 3 Dots Lakshmi's mother
2013 Cleopatra Mathaji
2013 Namboothiri Yuvavu @ 43 Madhavi
2014 Avarude Veedu -
2014 Bad Boys -
2014 Pranayakatha Lelamma
2014 Dial 1091 -
2014 Oru Korean Padam Saramma
2014 Yaan Lakshmi Tamil Movie
2014 Ettekaal Second Neethu's mother
2014 Koothara Tharun's mother
2014 Snehamullaoral Koodayullappol Sumithra
2014 Vasanthathinte Kanal Vazhikalil Antharjanam
2014 Randaam Varavu Thampuratti/Ghost Short film
2014 Mummyude Swantham Achoos Sandra's mother
2015 Village Guys Mythili
2015 Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole Lakshmiyamma
2015 Mathru Vandhanam Raju's sister
2015 Compartment Nun
2015 Sukhamayirikkatte -
2016 Plus Or Minus Gayatri
2016 Maaya Malika Maya's mother
2016 Poy Maranju Parayahte Swayamprabha's mother
2016 Ameyam Fathima Short film
2016 9th Month Mithra Short film
2017 Hadiyya -
2018 Nonsense Principal
2018 1948 Kaalam Paranjathu -
2019 Madhaveeyam -
2019 Safe Nirmala Amma
2019 Kalikoottukar Amina
2019 Venalmazha - Music video
2021 Black coffee Susy
2022 Aquarium Provincial Amma
2022 PK Rosy -
2023 Mukalparappu
TBA Thoolika TBA

Television serials

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[citation needed]

  • Rakkuyil (Mazhavil Manorama)
  • Ottachilambu (Mazhavil Manorama)
  • Amruthavarshini (Janam TV)
  • Sreekrishnavijayam (Janam TV)
  • Njangal Santhushtaranu (Asianet Plus)
  • Devimahathmyam (Asianet)
  • Kunjalimarakkar (Asianet)
  • Pazhassiraja (Surya TV)
  • Velankani Mathavu (Surya TV)
  • Nizhalattom (DD)
  • Mughmariyathey (Surya TV)
  • Kathayariyathey (Surya TV)
  • Manasariyathe (Surya TV)
  • Priyam (Kairali)
  • Orma (Asianet)
  • Mangalyam (Asianet)
  • Nizhalukal (Asianet)
  • Sankeerthanam Pole (Asianet)
  • Neeti Vacha Madhuvidhu (DD)
  • Melottu Kozhiyunna Ilakal (Doordarshan)
  • Darussalam(DD)
  • Theekkali Internet Pollumbol (Surya TV)
  • Manassariyathe (Surya TV)
  • Ponnunjal (Asianet)
  • Sree Mahabhagavatham (Asianet)
  • Kadamattathu Kathanar (Asianet)
  • Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindapoocha (Asianet)
  • Sthree (Asianet)
  • Poothali (Amrita TV)
  • Parvanendu
  • Manalnagaram
  • Parinamam
  • Mounanombaram (Kairali TV)
  • Sakunam ( DD Malayalam) - telefilm
  • Ente Mash - telefilm
  • Kalippata Kadayile Sthree - telefilm

TV shows

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  • Ruchibhedham as Presenter
  • Thani Nadan as Presenter
  • Smart Show as Participant
  • Red Carpet as Mentor

References

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  1. ^ "Swathi thirunal Urmila Raja". Official website of Urmila Unni. Archived from the original on 2 April 2011. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ Parvathy S Nayar (17 September 2011). "Urmila Unni gets busy in Kollywood". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 8 October 2011.
  4. ^ "CINIDIARY - A Complete Online Malayalam Cinema News Portal". cinidiary.com. Archived from the original on 18 May 2015.
  5. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 27 November 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 19 March 2015.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 29 November 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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