← Back to explore













Biography
Philomina was an Indian actress, who worked in the Malayalam film industry. She acted in more than 750 films in her career, mostly in character and comedy roles, besides playing a mother and grandmother. She started acting on the stage. This experience stood her in good stead when she was offered her first film role. The character of Anappara Achamma that she portrayed in the 1991 film Godfather is acknowledged to be one of the most powerful roles ever in Malayalam cinema.
Source: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA
Awards & recognition
- Kerala State Film Awards
Filmography12 titles

Manasariyathe
1984as Sankaran's Mother
1984as Sankaran's Mother

Parallel College
1990as Rahelamma
1990as Rahelamma

Kudumbapuranam
1988as Kunjamma
1988as Kunjamma

Kireedam
1989as Muthashi
1989as Muthashi

Godfather
1991as Aanappara Achamma
1991as Aanappara Achamma

Vietnam Colony
1992as Suhra Bai
1992as Suhra Bai

Kunukkitta Kozhi
1992as Indumathy's Grandma
1992as Indumathy's Grandma

Mookkilla Rajyathu
1991as Insane Lady
1991as Insane Lady

Malayogam
1990as Mary
1990as Mary

Chemmeen
1965
1965

Mimics Parade
1991as Thandamma
1991as Thandamma

Sangham
1988
1988