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.
Filmography
all 126
Movies 126
Muthu's grandmother
Meerayude Dukhavum Muthuvinte Swapnavum (2003)
Movie
Jackson's Mother
Onnam Ragam (2001)
Movie
Ladies & Gentlemen (2001)
Movie
American Achayathi
Korappan the Great (2001)
Movie
Ee Mazha Then Mazha (2000)
Movie
Dakshayaniyamma
Aanamuttathe Aangalamar (2000)
Movie
Bharya Veettil Paramasukham (1999)
Movie
Eliamma Chedathi
James Bond (1999)
Movie
Narayaniyamma
Amma Ammayiamma (1998)
Movie
Kusruthi Kuruppu (1998)
Movie
Mother of Anthony Achaayan
Achammakuttiyude Achayan (1998)
Movie
Churam (1997)
Movie
Manthramothiram (1997)
Movie
Actress
Adukkala Rahasyam Angaadi Paattu (1997)
Movie
Actress
Malayalamaasam Chingam Onninu... (1996)
Movie
Vanarasena (1996)
Movie
Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum (1996)
Movie
Actress
Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar (1996)
Movie
Actress
Excuse Me Ethu Collegila? (1996)
Movie
Muthassi
The Porter (1996)
Movie
Mayoora Nritham (1996)
Movie
Margerett
Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka (1995)
Movie
Avittam Thirunaal Aarogya Sriman (1995)
Movie
Chanchamma
Thumboli Kadappuram (1995)
Movie
Chettathi
Kalyanji Anandji (1995)
Movie
Kusruthikaatu (1995)
Movie
Amminiyamma
Chakoram (1994)
Movie
Bhaagyavaan (1994)
Movie
Odanavattom Omana
Vardhakya Puranam (1994)
Movie
Dileep's mother
Manathe Kottaram (1994)
Movie
Pravachakan (1993)
Movie
Mary
O' Faby (1993)
Movie
Kunjannamma
Uppukandam Brothers (1993)
Movie
Mariya Chedathi
Koushalam (1993)
Movie
Grandmother
Venkalam (1993)
Movie
Nanithalla
Ponnaramthottathe Raajaavu (1992)
Movie
Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam (1992)
Movie
Neelakurukkan (1992)
Movie
Kunjamma
My Dear Muthachan (1992)
Movie
Grandma of Indumathy
Kunukkitta Kozhi (1992)
Movie
Thandamma
Kasarkode Khaderbhai (1992)
Movie
Snehasagaram (1992)
Movie
Thandamma
Mimics Parade (1991)
Movie
Aanappara Achamma
Godfather (1991)
Movie
Insane Lady
Mookilla Rajyathu (1991)
Movie
Gloria Therathi
Uncle Bun (1991)
Movie
Janaki
Kalari (1991)
Movie
Hospital Attandant
Ulladakkam (1991)
Movie
Actress
Kakkathollayiram (1991)
Movie
Akkamma
Pookkalam Varavayi (1991)
Movie
Kathrina
Souhrudam (1991)
Movie
Ennum Nanmakal (1991)
Movie
Amina Tailors (1991)
Movie
Bhargavikutty Amma
Innathe Program (1991)
Movie
Bhama's Grandmother
Njan Gandharvan (1991)
Movie
Kankettu (1991)
Movie
Mary
Malayogam (1990)
Movie
Rose Mary's grand mother
Kouthuka Varthakal (1990)
Movie
Philipose's Mother
Gajakesariyogam (1990)
Movie
Janakiyamma
Kalikkalam (1990)
Movie
Maya's grandmother
In Harihar Nagar (1990)
Movie
Purappadu (1990)
Movie
Kunjulakshmi
Dr. Pasupathy (1990)
Movie
Paru Ammayi
Thalayanamanthram (1990)
Movie
Velayudhankutty's Grandmother
Mazhavilkavadi (1989)
Movie
Janamma
Mahayanam (1989)
Movie
house owner
Artham (1989)
Movie
Muthashee.
Kireedam (1989)
Movie
Kunju Lakshmi's Grandmother
Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal (1989)
Movie
Oru Sayahnathinte Swapnam (1989)
Movie
Pradeshika Vaarthakal (1989)
Movie
Muthassi
Ulsavapittennu (1989)
Movie
Bhaskaran's mother
Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (1988)
Movie
Pattanapravesham (1988)
Movie
Sangham (1988)
Movie
Kunjamma
Kudumbapuranam (1988)
Movie
Oru Muthassi Katha (1988)
Movie
Dhinarathrangal (1988)
Movie
Actress
Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thadikal (1988)
Movie
Thaniyavarthanam (1987)
Movie
Sister
Rareeram (1986)
Movie
Kunjannamma
Ice Cream (1986)
Movie
Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil (1986)
Movie
Old Woman
Kathodu Kathoram (1985)
Movie
Rosy
Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar (1985)
Movie
Bharathiyamma
Ethirppukal (1984)
Movie
Actress
Mangalam Nerunnu (1984)
Movie
Sudhakaran's mother
NH 47 (1984)
Movie
Sankaran's Mother
Manasariyathe (1984)
Movie
Abdu's Mother
Aa Raathri (1983)
Movie
Mother of Renuka
Mansoru Maha Samudram (1983)
Movie
Naseema's Mother
Naseema (1983)
Movie
Mother of Kaala Velu
Chatta (1981)
Movie
Kazhukan (1979)
Movie
Lakshmi's mother
Lisa (1978)
Movie
Vayanadan Thampan (1978)
Movie
Kalyani
Mattoli (1978)
Movie
Nirakudam (1977)
Movie
Thiruvonam (1975)
Movie
Pathumma Beegam
Chattambi Kalyani (1975)
Movie
Achamma
Poonthenaruvi (1974)
Movie
Hairstylist
Trimurti (1974)
Movie
Elikutty
Kaapalika (1973)
Movie
Rajani's mother
Bhadradeepam (1973)
Movie
Padmavyooham (1973)
Movie
Sakthi (1972)
Movie
Ammukuttyamma
Theerthayathra (1972)
Movie
Postmane Kananilla (1972)
Movie
Lakshyam (1972)
Movie
Achanum Bappayum (1972)
Movie
Pullimaan (1972)
Movie
Grandmother
Manthrakodi (1972)
Movie
Vishalakshi Amma
Aaradimanninte Janmi (1972)
Movie
Narayani
Inquilab Zindabad (1971)
Movie
Thapaswini (1971)
Movie
Aabhijathyam (1971)
Movie
Kochunni's wife
Anubhavangal Palichakal (1971)
Movie
Raakuyil (1971)
Movie
Narayani
Kuttyedathi (1971)
Movie
Eli
Thettu (1971)
Movie
Priya (1970)
Movie
Beevaathu
Olavum Theeravum (1970)
Movie
Meenakshi Amma
Iruttinte Athmavu (1967)
Movie
Anaarkkali's Mother
Anarkali (1966)
Movie
Chemmeen (1965)
Movie
Kutti Kuppayam (1964)
Movie
Ratings
Average 4.21
Based on 33.2 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1926-01-01
Deathday2006-01-02 (80 years old)
Birth PlaceMullurkara, India
CitizenshipsDominion of India, British Raj, India
Also Known Asഫിലോമിന
AwardsKerala State Film Awards
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