Subbalakshmi
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- April 20, 1936
- Died
- November 30, 2023
- Active Years
- 2002–2025 (24 Years)
- Total Credits
- 50 credits in database
Biography
Subbalakshmi was an acclaimed Carnatic musician, composer, and actress born on April 20, 1936, who passed away on November 30, 2023, at the age of 87. She primarily worked in the Malayalam film industry and also acted in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films. She was recognized as a prominent supporting actress who frequently portrayed grandmother roles in Malayalam movies. Among her notable performances were roles in the films Kalyanaraman, Pandippada, Nandanam, and Dil Bechara. Over the course of her career, she accumulated 47 known acting credits on The Movie Database. She was also known by the alternative name Shubhlaxmi.
Career overview
Subbalakshmi was an acclaimed Carnatic musician, composer, and actress. She worked in the Malayalam film industry and also acted in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films. She was recognized as a prominent supporting actress, frequently handling grandmother roles in Malayalam movies. Among her notable film performances were roles in Kalyanaraman, Pandippada, Nandanam, and Dil Bechara.
Born on April 20, 1936, Subbalakshmi had forty-seven known acting credits. She was also known by the alternate name Shubhlaxmi. Her career in film spanned multiple language industries, establishing her presence as a supporting actor.
Subbalakshmi passed away on November 30, 2023, at the age of eighty-seven. In addition to her film work, her contributions to Indian cinema are reflected in archival and research materials, such as her bibliography of Indian cinema which was made available for the Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
50 titles- Cherukkanum Pennum (2025) as Grand Mother
- Beast (2022) as Hostage
- One (2021) as Remya's Grandmother
- Star (2021) as Devi Mutthassi
- Dil Bechara (2020) as Manny's Grandmother
- Jack & Daniel (2019) as Mutthassi
- Jack & Daniel (2019) as Muthasi
- 1948 Kaalam Paranjathu (2019) as Antharjanam
- House Owner (2019) as Radha's Grandmother
- Ammani (2016) as Ammani
- Akashvani (2016) as Vani's Grandmother
- Ivan Maryadaraman (2015) as Old Guest
- Ivan Maryadaraman (2015) as Muthassi
- Rudra Simhasanam (2015) as Grandmother
- Oru New Generation Pani (2015) as Rachana's Paatti
- Chirakodinja Kinavukal (2015) as An old lady
- Rani Padmini (2015) as Rani's Grandmother
- Koothara (2014) as Koobrin's Valyammachi
- Sound Thoma (2013) as Seller
- Sound Thoma (2013) as Cameo
- Swasam (2013) as Grand Mother
- Ekk Deewana Tha (2012) as Jessie's Grandmother
- Thalsamayam Oru Penkutty (2012) as TV Audient
- Lekshmi Vilasom Renuka Makan Reghuraman (2012)
- Note Out (2011) as Maya's grandmother
- Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa (2010) as Jessie's Grandmother
- Yugapurushan (2010) as Antharjanam
- Ye Maaya Chesave (2010) as Jessie's Grandmother
- Neelambari (2010) as Kanka Lakshmi
- Marykkundoru Kunjaadu (2010) as Bus Passenger
- Chattambinadu (2009) as Old lady in the village
- Meghatheertham (2009) as Artist
- Seetha Kalyanam (2009) as Abhirami's Grandmother
- Mulla (2008) as Old Lady
- Chocolate (2007) as Dance Teacher
- Alibhai (2007) as Old Lady
- Romeoo (2007) as Bhama's Grandmother
- Classmates (2006) as Special appearance in a song
- Notebook (2006)
- Ravanan (2006) as Muthassi
- Kalabham (2006) as Alamelu Ammal
- Pandippada (2005) as Meena's grandmother
- Maanikyan (2005) as Ammomma
- Rappakal (2005) as Valiya Varma's Wife
- C.I.D. Moosa (2003) as Meena's Grandmother
- Kalyana Ramudu (2003) as Karthyayyani
- Thilakkam (2003) as Ammu's grandmother
- Gramophone (2003) as Gregory's Mother
- Kalyanaraman (2002) as Karthyayyani
- Nandanam (2002) as Veshamani Ammal
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Subbalakshmi best known for?
Subbalakshmi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Beast (2022), Dil Bechara (2020).
When and where was Subbalakshmi born?
Subbalakshmi was born on April 20, 1936. They passed away on November 30, 2023.
How many credits does Subbalakshmi have?
Subbalakshmi has accumulated over 50 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2025.
What is Subbalakshmi's background in cinema and television?
Subbalakshmi was an acclaimed Carnatic musician, composer, and actress born on April 20, 1936, who passed away on November 30, 2023, at the age of 87. She primarily worked in the Malayalam film industry and also acted in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada films. She was recognized as a prominent supporting actress who f...
Subbalakshmi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Dil Bechara (2020) as Manny's Grandmother — aged about 84
- Beast (2022) as Hostage — aged about 86
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