Acting
Lissy
Lissy is a prominent Indian actress who left an indelible mark on South Indian cinema, particularly during the golden era of Malayalam commercial film in the 1980s and early 1990s. Born on February 3, 1967, in Ernakulam, Kerala, she entered the film industry at the young age of 15, debuting in the 1982 film Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam. Known for her exceptional charm and impeccable comic timing, she quickly became a staple of commercial cinema, acting in over 100 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Her career is celebrated for her frequent collaborations with legendary director Priyadarshan and superstar Mohanlal in landmark comedies and dramas like Boeing Boeing, Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu, Thalavattam, and Chithram, as well as her appearance in the iconic investigative thriller Oru CBI Diary Kurippu. At the peak of her career, she married director Priyadarshan in 1990 and chose to step away from the silver screen to focus on her family, adopting the name Lakshmi. The couple raised two children who are now active in the film industry: successful contemporary actress Kalyani Priyadarshan and VFX filmmaker Sidharth Priyadarshan. After a massive 27-year hiatus, she made a graceful return to acting with the 2018 Telugu film Chal Mohan Ranga, proving her enduring legacy and timeless connection to South Indian cinema.
Filmography
Chal Mohan Ranga
Film · 2018
Aathma Bandham
Film · 1991
May Dhinam
Film · 1991
20va Sathabdam
Film · 1990
Magaadu
Film · 1990
Pagalil Pournami
Film · 1990
Doshi Nirdoshi
Film · 1990
Kuttettan
Film · 1990
Mindapoochakku Kalyanam
Film · 1990
Charithram
Film · 1989
Adikkurippu
Film · 1989
Nair Saab
Film · 1989
Douthyam
Film · 1989
Aattinakkare
Film · 1989
Njangalude Kochu Doctor
Film · 1989
Vadakkunokkiyantram
Film · 1989
News
Film · 1989
Rugmini
Film · 1989
Chithram
Film · 1988
Manu Uncle
Film · 1988
August 1
Film · 1988
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu
Film · 1988
Vellanakalude Naadu
Film · 1988
Manasukkul Mathappu
Film · 1988
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas
Film · 1988
Oru Muthassi Katha
Film · 1988
Ananda Aradhanai
Film · 1987
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal
Film · 1987
Adimakal Udamakal
Film · 1987
Nalkkavala
Film · 1987
Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku
Film · 1987
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham
Film · 1987
Cheppu
Film · 1987
Sarvakalashala
Film · 1987
Neeyethra Dhanya
Film · 1987
Ennu Nathante Nimmi
Film · 1986
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil
Film · 1986
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu
Film · 1986
Geetham
Film · 1986
Ice Cream
Film · 1986
Hello My Dear Wrong Number
Film · 1986
Iniyum Kurukshetrum
Film · 1986
Revathikkoru Pavakkutty
Film · 1986
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan
Film · 1986
Mizhineerppoovukal
Film · 1986
Thalavattam
Film · 1986
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi
Film · 1986
Dheem Tharikida Thom
Film · 1986
Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu
Film · 1986
Vikram
Film · 1986
Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum
Film · 1986
Ilanjippookkal
Film · 1986
Boeing Boeing
Film · 1985
Puli Varunne Puli
Film · 1985
Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya
Film · 1985
Aa Neram Alppa Dooram
Film · 1985
Kathodu Kathoram
Film · 1985
Ayanam
Film · 1985
Nirakkoottu
Film · 1985
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram
Film · 1985
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil
Film · 1985
Mutharamkunnu P.O.
Film · 1985
Angadikkappurathu
Film · 1985
Thammil Thammil
Film · 1985
Punnaram Cholli Cholli
Film · 1985
Onningu Vannengil
Film · 1985
Athirathram
Film · 1984
Parannu Parannu Parannu
Film · 1984
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam
Film · 1984
Odaruthammava Aalariyam
Film · 1984
Aduthaduthu
Film · 1984
Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla
Film · 1984
Prasnam Gurutharam
Film · 1983
Sesham Kazhchayil
Film · 1983
Asthram
Film · 1983