Sumalatha
Acting
1963-08-27 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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).
Filmography
Kranti
2023 · Movie
India vs England
2019 · Movie
D/O Parvathamma
2019 · Movie
Srirastu Subhamastu
2016 · Movie
Akira
2016 · Movie
Jessie
2016 · Movie
Viraat
2016 · Movie
Ambareesha
2014 · Movie
Weekend With Ramesh
2014 · Series
AK 56
2012 · Movie
Kandahar
2010 · Movie
Cheluvina Chilipili
2009 · Movie
Bhoopathi
2007 · Movie
Kallarali Hoovagi
2006 · Movie
Boss
2006 · Movie
Game
2006 · Movie
Asthram
2006 · Movie
Anandamanandamaye
2004 · Movie
Excuse Me
2003 · Movie
Paris Pranaya
2003 · Movie
Sri Manjunatha
2001 · Movie
Rajakumarudu
1999 · Movie
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996 · Movie
Kshatriya
1993 · Movie
Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan
1991 · Movie
Gang Leader
1991 · Movie
Parampara
1990 · Movie
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
1990 · Movie
Jayammu Nischayammu Raa!
1990 · Movie
Thazhvaram
1990 · Movie
No. 20 Madras Mail
1990 · Movie
Guru Sishyulu
1990 · Movie
Purappadu
1990 · Movie
Nair Saab
1989 · Movie
Hongkongnalli Agent Amar
1989 · Movie
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas
1988 · Movie
Thayigobba Karna
1988 · Movie
Anthima Theerpu
1988 · Movie
Jamadagni
1988 · Movie
Isabella
1988 · Movie
David David Mr. David
1988 · Movie
Donga Pelli
1988 · Movie
Dhinarathrangal
1988 · Movie
New Delhi
1988 · Movie
Swayamkrushi
1987 · Movie
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
1987 · Movie
Shrutilayalu
1987 · Movie
Pasivadi Pranam
1987 · Movie
New Delhi
1987 · Movie
Thoovanathumbikal
1987 · Movie
Rakshasudu
1986 · Movie
Veta
1986 · Movie
Shyama
1986 · Movie
Karna
1986 · Movie
Sathya Jyothi
1986 · Movie
Ashtalakshmi Vaibhavam
1986 · Movie
Tandra Paparayudu
1986 · Movie
Nirakkoottu
1985 · Movie
Thayiya Hone
1985 · Movie
Jackie
1985 · Movie
Aahuthi
1985 · Movie
Chattam Tho Poratam
1985 · Movie
Justice Chakravarthy
1984 · Movie
Alakadalinakkare
1984 · Movie
Idavelakku Sesham
1984 · Movie
Janani Janmabhoomi
1984 · Movie
Merupu Daadi
1984 · Movie
Agni Gundam
1984 · Movie
Khaidi
1983 · Movie
Kodunkattu
1983 · Movie
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
1983 · Movie
Bahudoorapu Batasari
1983 · Movie
Aalaya Sikharam
1983 · Movie
Raghu Ramudu
1983 · Movie
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
1983 · Movie
Thadakam
1982 · Movie
Azhagiya Kanne
1982 · Movie
Enthino Pookunna Pookal
1982 · Movie
John Jaffer Janardhanan
1982 · Movie
Subhalekha
1982 · Movie
Theerpu
1982 · Movie
Kazhumaram
1982 · Movie
Kudumbam Oru Kadambam
1981 · Movie
Thenum Vayambum
1981 · Movie
Kadathu
1981 · Movie
Aaradhanai
1981 · Movie
Enakkaga Kaathiru
1981 · Movie
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
1981 · Movie
Munnettam
1981 · Movie
Kazhugu
1981 · Movie
Kolilakkam
1981 · Movie
Rajadhi Raju
1980 · Movie
Moorkhan
1980 · Movie
Ravi Chandra
1980 · Movie
Samajaniki Sawal
1979 · Movie
Thisai Maariya Paravaigal
1979 · Movie
Karunamayudu
1978 · Movie