Suchitra Murali, commonly known by her stage name Suchitra, is an Indian actress. Debuting in the lead role with the 1990 film No.20 Madras Mail at the age of 14. she has appeared mostly in Malayalam films as well as few Tamil films.
Personal life
Suchitra received her primary education from Holy Angel's Convent Trivandrum. She is married to Murali and has a daughter named Neha. She also has a sister named Sumitra and a brother, Deepu Karunakaran, who is a film director.
Career Suchitra started her career as a child artist and made her debut as a lead actress with No.20 Madras Mailstarring opposite Mohanlal, with Mammooty appearing in a cameo role. Her next major lead role came in the superhit Mimics Parade(1991), in which she starred opposite Jagadeesh. The success of their pairing led to several more films together, many of which also featured Siddique and Sunitha in prominent roles. Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful actresses in the 90s, Suchitra was very popular amongst the youth due to her versatility in acting.
She made her Tamil debut in a lead role with the 1991 release Gopura Vasalile opposite Karthik also featuring Bhanupriya. Among her other notable performances were starring opposite Shankar in Abhimanyu (1991), portraying Mohanlal’s sister in Bharatham (1991), and playing one of Mammootty’s five sisters in the blockbuster Hitler (1996). By the time she left the industry, she had already acted in 38 movies in both lead and supporting roles.
Suchitra is also a trained Indian Classical dancer. She was trained in Bharatanatyam, Mohiniyattam, and Kuchipudi by Guru V. Mythili.
Other activities
Suchitra was the Joint Secretary twice (1997-2000 & 2000–2003) in the AMMA. Her versatility and application during her tenure was well appreciated by the other members. Suchitra was also seen recently as a celebrity judge in episodes of the popular reality shows Idea Star Singer and Vodafone Comedy Stars, both on Asianet. She also represented Kerala in the "Miss World Pageant" held in Bangalore in 1997.
In 2022, she appeared on an episode of the game show, Panam Tharum Padom alongside actor and host Jagadish on Mazhavil Manorama.
Filmography Year Film Role Language Notes1978 Aaravam Malayalam Child Artist1978 Adimakkachavadam Malayalam Child Artist1979 Ente Sneham Ninakku Mathrem Malayalam Child Artist1980 Angaadi Malayalam Child Artist1981 Aambalpoovu Malayalam Child Artist1981 Oothikachiya Ponnu Malayalam Child Artist1984 Swarnagopuram Malayalam Child Artist1987 Vrutham Usha Malayalam Child Artist1990 No.20 Madras Mail Devi R. Nair Malayalam Debut Film as Heroine (Aged only 14), Lead role1990 Kuttettan Nurse Malayalam Cameo role1990 Kshanakkathu Sales girl Malayalam Cameo role1990 Commander Malayalam1990 Enquiry Malayalam1990 Paadatha Veenayum Paadum Malayalam 1991 Chakravarthy Malayalam 1991 AbhimanyuRadha Malayalam 1991 Mimics ParadeLatha Malayalam Lead role1991 Ezhunnallathu Sunanda Malayalam 1991 MookkillarajyathuDance Teacher Malayalam 1991 Kadinjool KalyanamRamani Malayalam 1991 Nayam VyakthamakkunnuRosili Malayalam 1991 Athirathan Nimmy Malayalam1991 Gopura VasalileKasthuri Tamil Tamil debut, Lead role, Appears in Flashback1991 BharathamRadha Malayalam 1992 Kallan Kappalil Thanne Gayathri Malayalam Lead role1992 ThalastaanamSupriya Malayalam 1992 MantrikacheppuMercy Malayalam Lead role1992 Neelakurukkan Meera Malayalam 1992 Mr & Mrs Ashwathi Malayalam Lead role1992 Kasargod Khader BhaiLatha Malayalam Lead role1992 Makkal MahatmyamAmmu Malayalam 1992 Maarathon (Aayaraam Gayaaraam) Malayalam 1993 KavadiyattamThankamani Malayalam 1993 BhagyavaanMeena Malayalam Lead role1993 SthreedhanamSushamma Malayalam 1993 Sowbhagyam Rejini Malayalam Lead role1993 Sthalathe Pradhana PayyansGouri Malayalam Lead role1993 Kanyakumariyil Oru Kavitha Annice Malayalam 1993 CheppadividyaInspector's wifeMalayalam 1993 Airport Uma Tamil 1994 TharavaduRajani Malayalam 1994 KashmeeramMithra Malayalam 1994 Sukham Sukhakaram /Ipadikku KaadhalStella Malayalam/Tamil 1994PadhaviUnknown Malayalam 1995 ThakshashilaMotti Malayalam1995 Aavarthanam Malayalam1996 Hitler Gayathri Malayalam Sister role1996 Ammuvinte Aangalamar Malayalam 1997 ShibiramShiney Malayalam1998 Thikkurissi The Golden Miracle Herself MalayalamDocumentary1998 Aattuvela Malayalam1999 Rishivamsham Drama artistMalayalam2000 Snegithiye Adv. Soumini Tamil 2000 Puraskaaram BhargaviMalayalam2001 AchaneyanenikkishtamSofia Malayalam 2001 Kakkakkuyil Madhavan's daughter Malayalam 2001 Rakshasa Rajavu MayaMalayalam 2001 Kasi Valli Tamil2002 Aabharanacharthu Savithrikutty Malayalam2007 Raakilipattu Adv. Soumini Malayalam Shot in 2000 Bilingual with Snegithiye2011 Again Kasargod Khader BhaiLathaMalayalamArchive footage Cameo
Television Sambavami Yuge Yuge (Surya TV) - Serial Panam Tharum Padam (Mazhavil Manorama) - Game show
References
External links
Suchithra at MSI