Annie
ActingAbout Annie
Chitra Shaji Kailas, popularly known as Annie is an Indian film actress. In her career span that lasted for just three years, with sixteen films, Annie was one among the successful lead actresses in Malayalam cinema during the mid-1990s. Her debut role was in Balachandra Menon's Ammayane Sathyam (1993). Her well known films include Mazhayethum Munpe (1995), Parvathy Parinayam (1995), Tom & Jerry (1995), Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan (1995), and Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran (1996). She gave up acting after getting married to director Shaji Kailas, and is now settled in Thiruvananthapuram. She won Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Malayalam for her role in Mazhayethum Munpe.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Annie reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Annie's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 6% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Annie remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Mazhayethum Munpe, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Annie Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Annie's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Annie.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Alone | Dr. Susan (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar | Nancy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mr. Clean | Nandini Thampi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Tom & Jerry | Meenakshi | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Swapna Lokathe Balabhaskaran | Chandrika | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Nandagopaalante Kusruthikal | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Mookkilla Rajyathu Murimookkan Rajavu | Chandini Varma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sakshyam | Daisy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Aksharam | Meenu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan | Geethu | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Parvathy Parinayam | Parvathy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Kalyanji Anandji | Nirmala / Sivakami | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mazhayethum Munpe | Shruthi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Alancheri Thamprakkal | Meera / Lekha Varma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1995 | Mazhavilkkoodaram | Binu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Rudraksham | Gouri | Flop | Similar → |
| 1993 | Ammayane Sathyam | Parvathi / Thomas / Ramkumar Chengammanad | Flop | Similar → |
Annie - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Annie?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Annie is "Mazhayethum Munpe" with a rating of 6.6/10.
How many movies has Annie acted in?
Annie has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Annie?
Other notable films include "Puthukkottayile Puthumanavalan", "Nandagopaalante Kusruthikal", and "Tom & Jerry".