Maala Parvathi
Indian actress
Parvathi Thrivikraman, professionally known as Maala Parvathi, is an Indian actress, who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also appearing in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. She has also won several awards and recognitions for her work in cinema and theatre. Besides her acting career she is also a psychologist, advocate, television presenter and social worker.
01Early life
Parvathi was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to Adv. C. V. Thrivikraman and Dr. K. Lalitha. After her schooling at the Carmel School, she did her pre-degree at All Saints College in Thiruvananthapuram and was the university union councillor.
Thereafter, she pursued her bachelor's degree in Psychology from the Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram. During this time, she became the union chairperson of the college and was also the campus coordinator for SPIC MACAY. She then did her master's and M.Phil. in psychology from the University of Kerala and LL.B. from Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.
02Career
Parvathi began her career as a television presenter from 1994 for popular TV shows of Asianet's Ulkazhcha, Nammal Thammil and its first live morning show Suprabhatham, that ran from 1997 to 2000. Parvathi ventured into acting in 2007 with the film Time, directed by Shaji Kailas. Since then, she has worked in more than 100 films across various languages. Her performances has gauged her several accolades including the prestigious Ramu Kariat Award, JFW Award etc. to name a few. Besides Cinema, she works in theatre and has worked in international productions including The Lady from the Sea which featured in World Theatre Festival 2012, OZ Festival, Bharat Rang Mahotsav, Ibsen Festival.
03Theatre
Theatrical performances include:
- The Lady from the Sea (Sagarakanyaka), 2009, Directed by M. G. Jyothish
- Bhagavathajjugam, 2011, Directed by M. G. Jyothish
- Lesson, 2011, Directed by M. G. Jyothish
- Irakalodu Mathramalla Samsarikendathu, 2013, Directed by M. G. Jyothish & D. Raghuthaman
- Various festivals, including World Theatre Festival 2012, OZ festival, Bhart Rang Mahothsav, Ibsen Festival
04Personal life
Parvathi is married to Satheesan Balan on 9 December 1991, who works with C-DIT, Government of Kerala. They have a son Ananthakrishnan.
05Filmography
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
As actress
Malayalam films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Oru Maymasa Pulariyil | Shakeela | |
| 2007 | Time | Mary Thomas | |
| 2008 | Thalappavu | Interviewer | |
| 2009 | Neelathamara | Older Kunjimalu | |
| Paleri Manikyam | Mary Kurien | ||
| 2010 | Apoorvaragam | Reetha | |
| Pramani | Annie Teacher | ||
| 2011 | The Train | Meera's mother | |
| Bangkok Summer | Doctor | ||
| Orma Mathram | |||
| Namukku Parkkan | Nirmala | ||
| 2012 | Ayalum Njanum Thammil | D.M.O | |
| Bavuttiyude Namathil | Ramala Thatha | ||
| Kalikaalam | Dr. Shoshamma Kuriyan | ||
| 2013 | Kanyaka Talkies | Maria | |
| Vedivazhipadu | Padma | ||
| Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla | Preman's mother | ||
| Buddy | Interviewer | ||
| Immanuel | Client | ||
| 2014 | Njan | Veluthedath Meenakshi | |
| Munnariyippu | Mamma | ||
| Om Shanthi Oshaana | Principal, Rosamma PV | ||
| Namboothiri Yuvav @ 43 | Sree Devi | ||
| Konthayum Poonoolum | Lekha | ||
| Pranayakatha | Vanaja | ||
| 100 Degree Celsius | Adv. Rani Varma | ||
| Beware of Dogs | Radhika | ||
| Lal Bahadur Shastri | Sree Lal's Mother | ||
| Tamaar Padaar | Activist Sandhya Sumesh | ||
| 2015 | Oru Vadakkan Selfie | Daisy's Mother | |
| Kaattum Mazhayum | Razia | ||
| Loham | Flight passenger | ||
| Salt Mango Tree | School Principal | ||
| Upakadha | |||
| 2016 | Pavada | Mother Superior | |
| Action Hero Biju | Molly | ||
| Leela | Padmini | ||
| Mohavalayam | Elizabeth | ||
| Mazhaneerthullikal | Mother | ||
| Karinkunnam 6's | Doctor | ||
| Pinneyum | Interviewer | ||
| Dum | Annamma | ||
| Vaakku | Umma | ||
| Girls | Teacher | ||
| Kuppivala | Rosamma | ||
| Paathi | Kalyani | ||
| 8119 Miles | Mamma | ||
| Swapnarajyam | Bindu | ||
| 2017 | Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | Mini chechi | |
| Take Off | Shaheed's mother | ||
| Comrade in America | Mary | ||
| Godha | Anjaneya's mother | ||
| Prakasan | Madam | ||
| 2018 | Kala Viplavam Pranayam | Jayan's mother | |
| Kalyanam | Suma | ||
| Purple | Megha's mother | ||
| Kinar | Liya Rajeev | ||
| Koode | Lily | ||
| Varathan | Priya's mother | ||
| Oru Kuprasidha Payyan | Sreekumariyamma | ||
| Vallikudilile Vellakkaran | Aswathi's mother | ||
| Pretham 2 | Deepa Mathew | ||
| 2019 | Oru Caribbean Udayippu | Rajalakshmi | |
| Janaadhipan | Kshema | ||
| Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu | Mother superior | ||
| An International Local Story | Nirmala | ||
| Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam | Vincent's mother | ||
| Soothrakkaran | Sreekuttan's mother | ||
| Lucifer | Doctor | ||
| Ishq | Radhamma | ||
| And The Oscar Goes To... | Khadeeja | ||
| Pathinettam Padi | Susan Abraham Palakkal | ||
| Sachin | Devika | ||
| Ormayil Oru Sisiram | Ramani | ||
| Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla | Umma/Alima | ||
| Porinju Mariam Jose | Susanna | ||
| Brother's Day | Basheer's wife | ||
| Thelivu | Omana | ||
| Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 | Sawdamini | ||
| Lessons | Kannan Nair's wife | ||
| Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha | Dr.Rosamma | ||
| Happy Sardar | Reeta | ||
| Puzhikkadakan | Thresyamma | ||
| Mamangam | Chirudevi & Chanthu Panikkar's mother | ||
| 2020 | Varky | Dr. Ponnamma | |
| Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte | Grace Amma | ||
| Kilometers and Kilometers | Beena | ||
| C U Soon | Kevin's Amma | ||
| 2021 | Anugraheethan Antony | Thankamani | |
| Cheraathukal | Mother Superior | ||
| Cold Case | Padmaja | ||
| Malik | Philomena | ||
| Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea | Samoothiri's Sister | ||
| Kshanam | |||
| 2022 | Randu | Sainabha | |
| Bheeshma Parvam | Molly | ||
| Salute | A R Vijayalakshmi | ||
| Kallan D'Souza | Asha's mother | Photo & voice only | |
| Padma | Dr. Merlin | ||
| Paappan | Dr. Radhika Menon | ||
| Ini Utharam | Gayathri Vasudev | ||
| The Teacher | Dr. Varsha | ||
| Shubhadinam | |||
| Gold | Other bride mother | ||
| Kakkipada | Revathi | ||
| Adrishyam | Purushothaman's wife | Photo only | |
| 2023 | Kallanum Bhagavathiyum | Lakshmi | |
| Vellari Pattanam | Minister | ||
| Purusha Pretham | Govt. Pleader | ||
| Thaaram Theertha Koodaram | Lakshmi | ||
| RDX: Robert Dony Xavier | Kunjumol | ||
| Sesham Mike-il Fathima | Catherine | ||
| 2024 | Palayam PC | ||
| Abraham Ozler | Dr. Annapoorneswari | ||
| Vivekanandan Viralanu | Savithri Teacher | ||
| Secret Home | |||
| Nadikar | Herself | ||
| Little Hearts | Anita | ||
| 2025 | The Pet Detective | Seema Jose Alula | |
| Mindiyum Paranjum | Sanal's mother | ||
| 2026 | Shukran | Prasanna teacher |
Tamil films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Idhu Enna Maayam | Maya's mother | |
| 2016 | Thiraikku Varadha Kathai | Teacher | Bilingual film |
| 2018 | Nimir | Shenbaghavalli's mother | |
| Keni | Liya Rajeev | Bilingual film | |
| 2019 | Game Over | Dr. Reena | Bilingual film |
| 2021 | Maara | Paaru's mother | |
| 2022 | FIR | Praveena Begum | |
| Connect | Healthcare worker | ||
| 2023 | Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food | Farhaan's mother | |
| 2025 | Aaryan | Asha George | |
| Veera Dheera Sooran | Ravi's wife | ||
| Others | Mother | ||
| 2026 | Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil | Jeevarathnam's mother |
Other language films
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Game Over | Dr. Reena | Telugu | Bilingual film |
| 2021 | Tuck Jagadish | Arjunamma | Telugu | |
| 2022 | Ammu | Kalpana | Telugu | |
| Salaam Venky | Clara | Hindi | Debut in Hindi |
As a voice actor
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pakal | Dubbed for Swetha Menon |
| Notebook | Dubbed for Jaya Murali | |
| 2008 | Thirakadha | Dubbed for Praveena |
| 2009 | I. G., Inspector General | Dubbed for Reshmi Boban |
| 2022 | K.G.F: Chapter 2 (Malayalam version) | Dubbed for Malavika Avinash |
| Sita Ramam (Malayalam version) | Dubbed for Rohini |
Short films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Grace Villa | Sally Grace |
| Cologne | Sheela | |
| 2018 | Rekha | Rekha |
| Kuttichan | Sr. Annie | |
| Amma | Amma | |
| Yamunayude Nimishangal | Yamuna | |
| Onnurungi Enittathu Pole | Umma | |
| 2019 | Njan? | Raji |
| 2020 | Fresh Juice | Umma |
| Make Over | Voice only | |
| 2023 | Qabar | Umma |
| Orikkal Koodi | Thressia |
Web series
| Year | Series | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Menaka | Rosie | ManoramaMAX |
| 2023 | Priyapettavan Piyush | Nirmala | Karikku |
| Masterpeace | Aniamma | Disney+ Hotstar | |
| 2024 | Poacher | Roshni | Prime Video |
| Porul | Mary | Karikku |
06Television
As host
- Ulkazhcha, Asianet, 50 episodes, 1994
- Suprabhatham ( First ever Morning Show), Asianet, 1997, 2000, With Rajashree Warrier, Beeyar Prasad & Sanal Pottie
- Shubhadhinam (Morning Show), Kairali TV, 2000-2003, with Anoop Menon and Anantha Padmanabhan
- Ponpulari (Morning Show), Surya TV, 2004, 2005
- Startalk (Celebrity chat), Surya TV, 2005, 2007
- Nishagandhi DD Malayalam
- Koottukkari DD Malayalam
- Special shows and interviews with celebrities and stars for Doordarshan, Indiavision, Asianet plus, Jai Hind, ACV.
As panelist/judge
- Veruthe Alla Bharya, Season I & III, Mazhavil Manorama
- Midukki, Season I, Mazhavil Manorama
- Made for each other, Season I, Mazhavil Manorama
- Comedy Stars, Asianet
Series
- Sundari (Malayalam TV series) ( Surya TV)
- Aanpirannol (Amrita TV)
- Ishtam (Surya TV)
- Sooryakaladi Mana (Amrita TV)
- Aniyathi (Mazhavil Manorama)
- Daivathinu Swantham Devootty (Mazhavil Manorama)
Sources and credits
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