Manju Pathrose is an Indian supporting actress who appears in Malayalam television and films.
Career Manju Pathrose's first foray into acting came in 2003 following a chance encounter. While the casting team for A. K. Lohithadas film Chakram caught sight of her photographs from a dance performance, the role ultimately didn't materialize. Undeterred, Manju made her official television debut in the second season of the reality TV show Veruthe Alla Bharya on Mazhavil Manorama. This platform proved instrumental in securing her first television acting role, a character in the popular comedic sitcom Marimayam on the same channel. This marked her breakout performance and established her as a talented actress.Marimayam - Common man's voice
Manju continued to flourish in the sitcom genre, appearing in shows like Mayamohini and Kunnamkulathangaadi. Her portrayal of Thankam in Aliyan vs Aliyan garnered critical acclaim and earned her the prestigious Kerala State Television Awards (Special Jury Award).Times of India - Kerala State Television Awards
In 2020, Manju participated in the highly popular reality show Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2) on Asianet. Hosted by actor Mohanlal, however, she got evicted from the house on Day 48.
Personal life She is married to Sunil Bernard, a percussionist, and has a son, Ed Bernard. In 2026, she announced that she had been living separately from her husband.
Filmography Films Year Title Role Notes 2003 Chakram Deepa 2013 North 24 Kaatham Wife 2014 Tamaar Padaar Kanakam Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal Rajani Odum Raja Adum Rani Ambal 2015 Jilebi Sreeja (Servant) Utopiayile Rajavu Saritha (Maid Servant) Urumbukal Urangarilla Janamma Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole Nayanakumari Compartment Mallika teacher 2016 Maheshinte Prathikaaram Babyachan's sister Kammatipaadam Anitha's aunt Marubhoomiyile Aana Panchayat President School Bus Annie Marupadi Prisoner 2017 Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol Lillykutty Paippin Chuvattile Pranayam Villager Chippy Aana Alaralodalaral Kunji Pokker's Wife Thrissivaperoor Kliptham Prostitute Kuttanadan Marpappa Minimol 2018 Sarvopari Palakkaran CPO Nimmi Panchavarnathatha Servant Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha Servant Kalyanam Rama Kadha Paranja Kadha Ayishumma Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar Malathi Aickarakkonathe Bhishaguaranmaar Panchayat President Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal Gracy Stephen Premasoothram Sarasu 2019 Kuttymama Savithri Thottappan Patreesia Ulta Subaida My Santa Smitha Paul/Kunjechi 2020 Sameer Prasanna 2021 Laughing Buddha Rani 2022 Bhoothakalam Asha's neighbour Heaven Stephen's wife EMI Shine's mother Raghavettante Pathinarum Rameswarayathrayu 2023 Christy Lissie Uru Ayisha Queen Elizabeth Sheeba 2024 Palayam PC Chinchu Rani 2024 Vayasethrayaayi? Muppathiee..!! Sulu
Television Year Program Role Channel 2012 Veruthe alla Bharya Herself as contestantMazhavil Manorama 2013–2019 Marimayam Shyamala 2013 Manassiloru Mazhavillu Herself Kairali TV 2014 Nammal Thammil Participant Asianet 2016–2017 Kunnamkulathangaadi Alice Media One TV2016 Mayamohini KaruthammaMazhavil Manorama Marithatteem Mayammutteem Shyamala 2017–2019 Aliyan vs Aliyan Thankam Amrita TV2017 Onnum Onnum Moonu Herself Mazhavil Manorama Katturumbu Judge Flowers TV Celebrity League Herself as contestant 2018 Urvashi Theatres Herself as contestant Asianet2019 Kudumbakodathy Mollykutty Kairali TV Suharayum Suhasiniyum Suhara Asianet Day with a Star Herself Kaumudy TV Kusuruthi Kudumbam Participant Mazhavil Manorama Annies Kitchen Herself Amrita TV 2020 Bigg Boss Malayalam 2 Herself as a contestant(Evicted on day 48) Asianet2020–PresentAliyansThankamKaumudy TV2020Salt n' PepperCookery presenterMeet My GuestHerselfRosebowlTharapakittuHerselfKaumudy TVOnapooramHerselfParayam NedamParticipantAmrita TV2021Let's Rock N RollParticipantZee Keralam2021–2022Pranayavarnangal Swayamprabha2021Asianet BB Dhamaka ContestantAsianet2021–PresentManju's KitchenCookery presenterKaumudy TV2021Red CarpetMentorAmrita TV2022–2023Surabhiyum SuhasiniyumKochamminiFlowers TV2022Flowers Oru KodiParticipantFlowers TV 2024–2025Etho Janma Kalpanayil Manorama Asianet2024-2025Surabhiyum Suhasiniyum 2KochamminiFlowers TV 2026–presentIvar Vivahitharayal Ambika Asianet
Web series Year Program Role Website Notes 2019 BlackiesBlackies - YouTube Channel HostYouTube Vlog - Travel & Food 2021 Boeing Boeing Philipose's lover 2022Velivillakunnu Police StationSoubhagya 2024 Manorathangal Sumathi ZEE5 Anthology series Segment: Kazhcha
Short films Year Film Director 2017 Avalodoppam Kukku Babu 2018 Meera 2020 Kanavile Kanmani Album also Singer 2021 Mudi Yassir Muhammed 2023 When Divorce Becomes Revenge Sujith KJ, Vaisakh Balachander 2026 Orikkal Nammal Midhun S Ajay
Awards Kerala State Television Awards 2017: Best Actress (Special Jury) for Aliyan vs Aliyan Kerala State Television Awards 2021: Best Actress (Special Jury) for Aliyans
References
External links
Manju Sunichen - Film Actress, Serial Actress