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