Sumalatha
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Aug 27, 1963 (age 63)
- Place of birth
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Credits
- 97
Sumalatha (born August 27, 1963), also known as Sumalatha Ambareesh, is an Indian actress and politician who works predominantly in Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema, alongside appearances in Tamil and Hindi films. She made her acting debut in the Tamil feature *Thisai Maariya Paravaigal* (1979) and entered Telugu cinema that same year with *Samajaniki Saval*.
During the 1980s, Sumalatha established a prolific career across South Indian film industries. In Telugu cinema, she starred in *Subhalekha* (1982), *Khaidi* (1983), and won the Nandi Special Jury Award for *Sruthilayalu* (1987). In Malayalam cinema, her notable credits included *Nirakkoottu* (1985), *New Delhi* (1987), the romantic drama *Thoovanathumbikal* (1987), and *Isabella* (1988), the latter of which earned her the Kerala Film Critics Award for Best Actress. In Kannada cinema, she made her debut with *Ravichandra* (1980), followed by films such as *Thayiya Kanasu* (1985), *Aahuti* (1985), and *Karna* (1986). She also appeared in Hindi productions, including *New Delhi* (1988), *Pratibandh* (1990), and *Aaj Ka Goonda Raj* (1992).
In her later career, Sumalatha transitioned to supporting and maternal roles, appearing in the bilingual devotional feature *Sri Manjunatha* (2001), *Kallarali Hoovagi* (2006), *Kandahar* (2010), *Doddmane Hudga* (2016), *Thayige Thakka Maga* (2018), *D/O Parvathamma* (2019), and *Kranti* (2023).
Known for
Thoovanathumbikal
1987Movie
Clara
No. 20 Madras Mail
1990Movie
Sister Gloria
New Delhi
1987Movie
Maria Fernandez
Kandahar
2010Movie
Sumangaly
Thazhvaram
1990Movie
Kochootti
Kshatriya
1993Movie
Suman, Maharaja Pritvi Singh's wife (Surjangarh)
Filmography
Kranti
2023Movie
Chief Minister
India vs England
2019Movie
D/O Parvathamma
2019Movie
Parvathamma
Srirastu Subhamastu
2016Movie
Sirish's mom
Akira
2016Movie
Jessie
2016Movie
Viraat
2016Movie
Ambareesha
2014Movie
Weekend With Ramesh
2014TV
Herself
AK 56
2012Movie
Kandahar
2010Movie
Sumangaly
Cheluvina Chilipili
2009Movie
Bhoopathi
2007Movie
Kallarali Hoovagi
2006Movie
Padmamma Nagathi, Madakari Nayaka's consort
Boss
2006Movie
Game
2006Movie
Asthram
2006Movie
Anandamanandamaye
2004Movie
Excuse Me
2003Movie
Paris Pranaya
2003Movie
Sri Manjunatha
2001Movie
Sumalatha Devi
Rajakumarudu
1999Movie
Rajyalakshmi
Dushman Duniya Ka
1996Movie
Reshma
Kshatriya
1993Movie
Suman, Maharaja Pritvi Singh's wife (Surjangarh)
Swarg Yahan Narak Yahan
1991Movie
Mrs.Vijay Kumar aka Suman
Gang Leader
1991Movie
Parampara
1990Movie
Meera
Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu
1990Movie
Lakshmi Haridas
Jayammu Nischayammu Raa!
1990Movie
Thazhvaram
1990Movie
Kochootti
No. 20 Madras Mail
1990Movie
Sister Gloria
Purappadu
1990Movie
Guru Sishyulu
1990Movie
Geeta
Nair Saab
1989Movie
Prabha
Hongkongnalli Agent Amar
1989Movie
Divya
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas
1988Movie
Thayigobba Karna
1988Movie
Anthima Theerpu
1988Movie
Vasanta
Jamadagni
1988Movie
Isabella
1988Movie
Isabella
David David Mr. David
1988Movie
Donga Pelli
1988Movie
Dhinarathrangal
1988Movie
Dr Savithri
New Delhi
1988Movie
Swayamkrushi
1987Movie
Sarada
Vishwanatha Nayakudu
1987Movie
Shrutilayalu
1987Movie
Sita
Pasivadi Pranam
1987Movie
Madhu's wife
New Delhi
1987Movie
Maria Fernandez
Thoovanathumbikal
1987Movie
Clara
Rakshasudu
1986Movie
Veta
1986Movie
Shyama
1986Movie
Lakshmi
Karna
1986Movie
Tandra Paparayudu
1986Movie
Subhadra
Ashtalakshmi Vaibhavam
1986Movie
Sathya Jyothi
1986Movie
Kala
Nirakkoottu
1985Movie
Mercy
Thayiya Hone
1985Movie
Jackie
1985Movie
Aahuthi
1985Movie
Chattam Tho Poratam
1985Movie
Justice Chakravarthy
1984Movie
Latha
Alakadalinakkare
1984Movie
Mohan's wife
Idavelakku Sesham
1984Movie
Sindhu
Janani Janmabhoomi
1984Movie
Padmini
Merupu Daadi
1984Movie
Sivangi
Agni Gundam
1984Movie
Khaidi
1983Movie
Sujatha
Kodunkattu
1983Movie
Sreekala
Chakravalam Chuvannappol
1983Movie
Bahudoorapu Batasari
1983Movie
Julie
Aalaya Sikharam
1983Movie
Raghu Ramudu
1983Movie
Oru Odai Nadhiyagirathu
1983Movie
Thadakam
1982Movie
Sabara
Azhagiya Kanne
1982Movie
John Jaffer Janardhanan
1982Movie
Jeny
Enthino Pookunna Pookal
1982Movie
Subhalekha
1982Movie
Sujatha
Theerpu
1982Movie
Kalpana
Kazhumaram
1982Movie
Kudumbam Oru Kadambam
1981Movie
Uma
Thenum Vayambum
1981Movie
Sreedevi
Kadathu
1981Movie
Thulasi
Enakkaga Kaathiru
1981Movie
Aaradhanai
1981Movie
Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo
1981Movie
Munnettam
1981Movie
Kazhugu
1981Movie
Suma
Kolilakkam
1981Movie
Suma
Rajadhi Raju
1980Movie
Moorkhan
1980Movie
Raji
Ravi Chandra
1980Movie
Samajaniki Sawal
1979Movie
Thisai Maariya Paravaigal
1979Movie
Karunamayudu
1978Movie