Lalitha
ActingAbout Lalitha
Lalitha (1930 – 1982) was a South Indian actress and danseuse. She was the eldest of the "Travancore Sisters" – Lalitha, Padmini, and Ragini. She started her acting career in the 1938 Tamil film Adithan Kanavu and has acted in movies of different Indian languages including Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu. She entered films before her sisters, concentrating more on Malayalam films, and was good in Vampish roles. She was born to Gopala Pilla and Saraswathiyamma on 16 December 1930 at Thiruvananthapuram. She is the aunt of actress Shobana Chandrakumar. Malayalam actress Ambika Sukumaran is her relative. Actress Sukumari was the trio's maternal first cousin. Malayalam actor Krishna is her grand son.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Lalitha reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 21 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Lalitha'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 10% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Lalitha remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Ezhai Padum Paadu, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Lalitha Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lalitha's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Lalitha.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Vetri Vinayagar | Pusa Natchathiram | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Oru Indhiya Kanavu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Rajarajan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Puthu Vazhvu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1956 | Madurai Veeran | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Kanavane Kan Kanda Deivam | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1955 | Valliyin Selvan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1954 | Thookku Thookki | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Ponkathir | Radha | Flop | Similar → |
| 1953 | Devadasu | Chandramukhi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Andhaman Kaidhi | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1952 | Amarakavi | Special appearance | Flop | Similar → |
| 1951 | Or Iravu | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Ezhai Padum Paadu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Thigambara Samiar | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Prasanna | Prasanna | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Manthiri Kumari | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Vaazhkai | Dancer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | Laila Majnu | Dancer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1949 | The Maiden's Lover | Dancer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1948 | Mohini | - | Flop | Similar → |
Lalitha - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lalitha?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lalitha is "Ezhai Padum Paadu" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Lalitha acted in?
Lalitha has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lalitha?
Other notable films include "Or Iravu", "Madurai Veeran", and "Rajarajan".