Meena - Actor Profile

Meena

Acting
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Apr 23, 1941
Birth Place: Alappuzha, Kerala, India

About Meena

Meena aka Mary Joseph was an Indian actress in Malayalam movies. She had acted in about 600 films. Meena died on 17 September 1997 due to a massive heart attack.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Meena reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Meena'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 42% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Meena remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Kudumba Visesham, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Meena Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Meena's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Meena.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
1997 Ancharakalyanam - Average Similar →
1997 The Car Janakiyamma Flop Similar →
1995 Aniyan Bava Chetan Bava Malu's Mother Average Similar →
1994 Varaphalam - Average Similar →
1994 Kudumba Visesham Kikkili Kochamma Super Hit Similar →
1994 Vardhakya Puranam Sussanna Kariyachan Average Similar →
1994 C.I.D. Unnikrishnan B.A., B.Ed - Hit Similar →
1994 Pingami Vijay's aunt Hit Similar →
1993 Midhunam - Super Hit Similar →
1993 Sthreedhanam - Average Similar →
1993 Meleparambil Aanveedu Bhanumathi Super Hit Similar →
1992 Yoddha Vasumathi Super Hit Similar →
1992 Ayalathe Adheham Premachandran's Mother Hit Similar →
1992 Mahanagaram Advocate Flop Similar →
1991 Pookkalam Varavayi Jayaraj's Sister Average Similar →
1990 Sasneham Ammachi Hit Similar →
1990 Thalayana Manthram Gigi Daniel Super Hit Similar →
1990 Dr. Pasupathy Pappan's Mother Average Similar →
1989 Mazhavilkavadi Nangeli Hit Similar →
1989 Varnam Major's Wife Super Hit Similar →
1989 Annakutty Kodambakkam Vilikkunnu - Flop Similar →
1989 Varavelpu Rukmini Hit Similar →
1989 Adikkurippu Bhaskara Pillai's Mother Average Similar →
1988 Kandathum Kettathum - Flop Similar →
1987 Aankiliyude Tharattu Gomathi Flop Similar →
1987 Vazhiyorakazchakal Sridevi's Mother Super Hit Similar →
1987 Nadodikkattu Lathika Super Hit Similar →
1986 Pappan Priyappetta Pappan Padmanabhan's Relative Average Similar →
1986 Shyama Harikumar's Mother Average Similar →
1986 Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Karimpin Poovinakkare - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar - Super Hit Similar →
1985 Aram + Aram = Kinnaram - Hit Similar →
1984 Ethirppukal Ravi's mother Flop Similar →
1984 Appunni Menon's Mother Average Similar →
1984 Ivide Thudangunnu Sarada Flop Similar →
1984 Athirathram Annamma Average Similar →
1983 Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback Actress Average Similar →
1983 Aattakalasham Marykutty's Mother Super Hit Similar →
1982 Padayottam - Average Similar →
1982 Ponmudy Karthu Flop Similar →
1979 Allauddinum Albhutha Vilakkum Fatima Average Similar →
1979 Rakthamillatha Manushyan Sumathi's Mother Flop Similar →
1978 Madalasa - Flop Similar →
1978 Rathinirvedam Narayani Super Hit Similar →
1978 Avalude Ravukal - Flop Similar →
1978 Madanolsavam Mariyamma Average Similar →
1977 Itha Ivide Vare Janu's Mother Hit Similar →
1976 Pick Pocket Panchali Flop Similar →
1974 Chattakkari Sasi's Mother Flop Similar →

Meena - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Meena?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Meena is "Kudumba Visesham" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Meena acted in?

Meena has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Meena?

Other notable films include "Oru Kadha Oru Nunakadha", "Rathinirvedam", and "Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar".