Karthika
ActingAbout Karthika
Sunanda Nair, better known by her stage name Karthika is an Indian actress who worked predominantly in Malayalam movies and a few Tamil movies. She was one of the popular lead Malayalam actresses during 1984-1988. She is well known for her portrayal of Charumathy in Nayakan (1987).
Karthika Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Karthika reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 17 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Karthika's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 41% of Karthika's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Poovizhi Vasalile, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Karthika Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Karthika's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Karthika has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Pirappu | Padma | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Nayakan | Charumati | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam | Annie Mol | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | January Oru Orma | Nimmy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1987 | Idanazhiyil Oru Kaloocha | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Neeyethra Dhanya | Shyamala Panicker aka Shyama | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Poovizhi Vasalile | Yamuna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Neela Kurinji Poothappol.... | Sandhya | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Thalavattam | Savithri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Adiverukal | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam | Meera | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Ente Entethu Mathram | Sheela | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Gandhinagar 2nd Street | Maya | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Adukkan Entheluppam | Vimala | Flop | Similar → |
| 1986 | Kariyilakkattu Pole | Shilpa | Average | Similar → |
| 1986 | Deshadanakkili Karayarilla | Nirmala | Average | Similar → |
Karthika - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Karthika?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Karthika is "Poovizhi Vasalile" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Karthika acted in?
Karthika has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Karthika?
Other notable films include "Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam", "Nayakan", and "Thalavattam".