Seema
Biography
Seema is an Indian film actress born on 22 May 1957 in Madras, India. Also credited as സീമ and Santhi, she has built a prolific career primarily in Malayalam cinema, appearing in roughly 250 Malayalam films. In addition to her extensive work in the south Indian film industry, she has acted in about twenty Tamil productions, seven Telugu films, three Kannada movies, and a single Hindi picture. The Movie Database lists her gender as female and records 133 credited acting roles. Her career spans several decades, establishing her as a versatile performer across multiple language markets in Indian cinema.
Career overview
Seema, born on 22 May 1957 in Madras, India, is a veteran Indian film actress who has built a prolific career across several South Indian language industries. Often credited as സീമ or Santhi, she entered the world of cinema and over the decades amassed an extensive filmography that spans more than two hundred and fifty Malayalam productions, alongside significant work in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Hindi cinema. Her contributions include roughly twenty Tamil films, seven Telugu titles, three Kannada projects, and a single Hindi feature, reflecting a versatile presence in regional film markets. Her performances have been noted for their emotional depth and adaptability to diverse character types.
According to the Movie Database, Seema is primarily known for her acting work, with a total of 133 credited appearances recorded in the database. The database classifies her gender as female and assigns a content score of 100, indicating a comprehensive and well‑documented profile. Her long‑standing involvement in the industry, marked by a high volume of roles, underscores her status as a seasoned performer who has contributed to a wide array of cinematic productions throughout her career. She continues to be referenced in contemporary discussions of Malayalam cinema history.
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Full Filmography
135 titles- Pani (2024) as Mangalath Devaki Amma
- Kaduva (2022) as Theruthi Chettathi
- Kaathuvaakula Rendu Kaadhal (2022) as Minah Kaif
- Maara (2021) as Paaru's grandmother
- Oh My Kadavule (2020) as Judge
- Stand Up (2019) as Dr. Asha
- Lal Salam (2017) as Self
- Sir C.P. (2015) as Mary
- India Pakistan (2015)
- Geethanjali (2013) as Annaamma
- Nadakame Ulakam (2011) as Herself
- Uppukandam Brothers Back In Action (2011) as Kunjannamma
- Manushya Mrugam (2011) as Paramada Janu
- Four Friends (2010) as Surya's mother
- Black Dalia (2009)
- Vellathooval (2009) as Lizy James
- Kaalai (2008) as Karuppayi Aatha
- Nagaram (2007)
- Pranayakalam (2007)
- Madhu (2006)
- Prajapathi (2006) as Indrani
- Nenjirukkum Varai (2006)
- Kilichundan Mampazham (2003) as Subaida
- Anbe Sivam (2003) as Balasaraswathi's Mother
- Bagavathi (2002) as District Judge
- Baba (2002) as Jagadeeshwari
- Paarthale Paravasam (2001) as Madhava's Mother
- Sradha (2000)
- Chinna Papa Periya Papa (2000) as Chinna Papa (Ep. 107 — 167)
- Olympian Anthony Adam (1999) as Susan Roy
- Midhya (1990) Producer
- Mahayanam (1989) as Rajamma
- Ade Raaga Ade Haadu (1989) as Sangeetha / Deepa
- Ashokante Aswathikuttikku 1989 (1989)
- Vicharana (1988) as Alice
- Sangham (1988) as Mollykutty
- Mukthi (1988) as Radhamma
- Mattoral (1988) as Susheela
- Padamudra (1988) as Soap Kuttappan's Mother
- 1921 (1988) as Radha Varma
- Ayitham (1988)
- Adimakal Udamakal (1987) as Radha
- Nalkkavala (1987) as Dr. Radha Menon
- Sarvakalasala (1987) as Saradamani
- Ithrayum Kalam (1987) as Anna
- Nadodikkattu (1987) as Herself (Cameo)
- Nadodikkattu (1987) Producer
- Ek Aur Khoon (1987)
- Ee Kaikalil (1986) as Saritha
- Njan Kathorthirikkum (1986)
- Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986) as Nirmala
- Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986) Producer
- Vartha (1986) as Radha
- Aavanazhi (1986) as Radha
- Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986) as Parvathy
- Manya Mahajanangale (1985) as Sainu
- Karimpin Poovinakkare (1985) as Gauri
- Karimpin Poovinakkare (1985) Producer
- Vasantha Sena (1985) as Shailaja Varma
- Aa Neram Alppa Dooram (1985) as Amminikutty
- Anubandham (1985) as Sunanda
- Gayathridevi Ente Amma (1985) as Gayathri Devi
- Kalyana Agathigal (1985) as Valliammal
- Guruji Oru Vakku (1985) as Betty
- Idanilangal (1985)
- Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki (1985)
- Aksharangal (1984) as Geetha
- Sandharbham (1984)
- Thirakil Alppam Samayam (1984) as Sarala
- Lakshmana Rekha (1984) as Radha
- Onnanu Nammal (1984) as Nirmala
- Vanitha Police (1984) as Sasikala
- Oru Kochu Swapnam (1984) as Sulochana
- Athirathram (1984) as Thulasi
- Adiyozhukkukal (1984) as Deyvani
- Adiyozhukkukal (1984) Producer
- Aalkkoottathil Thaniye (1984) as Ammukkutty
- Manithali (1984) as Ramlath
- Thirakal (1984) as Sarita
- Kanamarayathu (1984) as Dr. Elsie George
- Kodathi (1984) as Kavitha
- Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram (1984)
- Maniyara (1983)
- Oru Mukham Pala Mukham (1983) as Sridevi
- Rugma (1983) as Rugma
- Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu (1983) as Dr. Baladevi
- Mansoru Maha Samudram (1983) as Ranjini
- Iniyenkilum (1983) as Geetha
- Naanayam (1983) as Sindhu
- Oru Madapravinte Katha (1983) as Prabha
- America America (1983) as Neena
- Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam (1982) as Kumar
- Beedi Kunjamma (1982) as Devu
- Maattuvin Chattangale (1982)
- Chiriyo Chiri (1982) as Self
- Thadakam (1982) as Sreedevi / Naseeba
- Shaari Alla Shaarada (1982) as Shaari
- Enikkum oru Divasam (1982) as Chandrika
- Komaram (1982)
- Innalenkil Nale (1982) as Vimala
- Kanni Theevu (1981) as Rani
- Sphodanam (1981)
- Archana Teacher (1981) as Archana Teacher
- Aarathi (1981) as Arathi Prathap
- Karimpoocha (1981)
- Sankarlal (1981)
- Ahimsa (1981) as Ani
- Thadavara (1981) as Rema
- Sangharsham (1981) as Shakuntala
- Enga Ooru Kannagi (1981)
- Ellam Un Kairasi (1980) as Rani
- Manushya Mrugam (1980) as Anitha
- Benz Vasu (1980)
- Angaadi (1980) as Sindhu
- Kaali (1980) as Anitha
- Anthappuram (1980)
- Sakthi (1980) as Revathi
- Karimpana (1980)
- Kaantha Valayam (1980) as Mary Hans
- Moorkhan (1980) as Vilasini
- Meen (1980)
- Ezham Kadalinakkare (1979)
- Pagalil Oru Iravu (1979) as Raji
- Aarattu (1979) as Lizzy
- Lisa (1978) as Lisa
- Snehathinte Mukhangal (1978) as Radhika
- Ee Manohara Theeram (1978)
- Avalude Ravukal (1978) as Raji
- Urakkam Varaatha Raathrikal (1978) as Kavitha
- Eeta (1978) as Sreedevi
- Anumodhanam (1978)
- Padakuthira (1978)
- Nrithasala (1972)
- Insan Aur Aadmi (1970)
- Udayam as Subadhra
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Seema best known for?
Seema is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Bowery Buckaroos (1947), Kilichundan Mampazham (2003), Bagavathi (2002), Baba (2002).
When and where was Seema born?
Seema was born on May 22, 1957 in Madras, India.
How many credits does Seema have?
Seema has accumulated over 135 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 2024.
What is Seema's background in cinema and television?
Seema is an Indian film actress born on 22 May 1957 in Madras, India. Also credited as സീമ and Santhi, she has built a prolific career primarily in Malayalam cinema, appearing in roughly 250 Malayalam films. In addition to her extensive work in the south Indian film industry, she has acted in about twenty Tamil product...
Seema by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Karimpin Poovinakkare (1985) as Gauri — aged about 28
- Nadodikkattu (1987) as Herself (Cameo) — aged about 30
- Manya Mahajanangale (1985) as Sainu — aged about 28
- Oru Mukham Pala Mukham (1983) as Sridevi — aged about 26
- Lisa (1978) as Lisa — aged about 21
- Kilichundan Mampazham (2003) as Subaida — aged about 46
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