Poornima Indrajith
Indian actress and television presenter
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Poornima Indrajith (née Poornima Mohan) is an Indian actress and film producer who works predominantly in Malayalam films. She debuted as child artist with the Malayalam film Onnu Muthal Poojaym Vare in 1986.[1] Her last film before marriage was Dany in 2001.[2] She made a comeback in the 2019 film Virus which was critically acclaimed and a box-office success.[3]
Poornima Indrajith | |
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.jpg) Poornima at the 60th Filmfare Awards South | |
| Born | Poornima Mohan Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Other names | Anu |
| Alma mater | St. Teresa's College, Kochi |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1986(child artist); 1995–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 (including Prarthana Indrajith) |
| Relatives |
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Early and personal life
Poornima Indrajith was born to Mohan and Shanthi, in a Tamil family that settled in Kerala. Her mother tongue is Tamil. Her father is a practicing lawyer, and her mother runs a dance school.[4] She has a younger sister, Priya Mohan, who is also an actress.[5]
Poornima is a graduate in Mass Communications from St. Teresa's College, Kochi.[6] She is married to actor Indrajith Sukumaran.[7] They have two daughters[8][9] including singer Prarthana Indrajith.[10] She is the daughter-in-law of the late Sukumaran and Mallika Sukumaran. Prithviraj Sukumaran is her brother-in-law.
Career
Poornima started her career as a model and then acted in a successful Tamil TV serial Kolangal. She then acted in many TV serials in Malayalam Television serial industry. Following this she acted in supporting roles in movies, including Meghamalhar (2001), Valliettan (2000) and Randam Bhavam (2001).[11][12]
After 17 years, she made a comeback with Virus which was included in The Hindu's top 25 Malayalam films of the decade.[13][3]
Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
As actor
- All films are in Malayalam language unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Onnu Muthal Poojaym Vare | Deepamol's classmate | Child artist | [1] |
| 1995 | Sipayi Lahala | Rajani | ||
| 1997 | Innalekalillaathe | Maya | [14] | |
| Kadhalukku Mariyadhai | Latha | Tamil film Remake of Aniyathipraavu | ||
| 1999 | Cotton Mary | Receptionist | English film | |
| 2000 | Valliettan | Lakshmi | [15] | |
| Varnakkazhchakal | Sridevi/Cheeru | [15] | ||
| 2001 | Dany | Madavi | [2] | |
| Meghamalhar | Rekha | [16] | ||
| Unnathangalil | Julie | [17] | ||
| Randaam Bhavam | Akhila | [18] | ||
| Naranathu Thampuran | Sridevi | [19] | ||
| 2019 | Virus | Dr. Smrithy Bhaskar | [20] | |
| 2022 | Cobalt Blue | Sister Mary | Hindi film | [21] |
| 2023 | Thuramukham | Umma (Pathu) | [22] | |
| Kaala Paani | Swasti Shaw | Hindi web series | [23] | |
| 2024 | Oru Kattil Oru Muri | Akkamma | [24] | |
| 2025 | Balti | G-Maa | Malaylam-Tamil bilingual film | [25] |
Television
Television shows as host
| Year | Program | Channel | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Pepsi Top Ten | Asianet | Malayalam | Reality show | |
| 1998 | Your Choice | Asianet | Malayalam | Game show | |
| 1998 | Hi-Power Dubai Telequiz | Asianet | Malayalam | Game show | |
| 2008 | Mega Swarna Mazha | Surya TV | Malayalam | Reality show | |
| 2009 | Amul Sangeetha Mahaayudham | Surya TV | Malayalam | Reality show | |
| 2010 | Amul Sangeetha Mahaayudham 2 | Surya TV | Malayalam | Reality show | |
| 2011–2012 | Kadha Ithu Vare | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Talk show | [26] |
| 2014 | Idavelayil | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Talk show | |
| 2016–2017 | Kuttikalodano Kali? | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Reality Show | [27] |
| 2017 | Fashion Notes | Vanitha Online | Malayalam | Talk show | |
| 2017 | Get Stylish | Kappa TV | Malayalam | Talk show | |
| 2017–2018 | Made for each other season 2 | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Reality Show | |
| 2018 | North American Film Awards – NAFA 2018 | Asianet | Malayalam | Award Show | |
Television shows as judge
| Year | Program | Channel | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Vanitha Ratnam | Amrita TV | Malayalam | Reality show | |
| 2015 | Ugram Ujwalam | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Reality show | [28] |
| 2019 | The Dream Design | Vanitha Fashion | Malayalam | Special show (Jury /Model) | |
| 2023 | Ente Amma Supera | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Reality show | [29] |
| 2023–present | Kidilam | Mazhavil Manorama | Malayalam | Reality show | [30] |
Television serials (Partial list)
| Year | Serial | Channel | Language | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–2001 | Nizhalukal | Asianet | Malayalam | [31] | |
| 2002 | Peythozhiyathe | Surya TV | Malayalam | Breakthrough role as Yamini | [31] |
| 2002–2004 | Oomakkuyil | Surya TV | Malayalam | [32] | |
| 2003–2004 | Sthree Oru Santhwnam | Asianet | Malayalam | Breakthrough role as Kanchana | [31] |
| 2007–2009 | Kolangal | Sun TV | Tamil | Tamil debut as Menaka (Meenu) and Chellamma (Dual role) | [31] |