Savithri Sreedharan (1940 or 1941 – 23 September 2026) was an Indian theatre and film actress. She was a part of several Calicut-based theatre groups for over 40 years and made her film debut in 2018 in the film Sudani from Nigeria which earned her a Special Mention at the 66th National Film Awards. Her other major films are Virus (2019) and Dakini (2018).
Life and career Sreedharan was a professional drama actress for her last 40 years in the Malayalam drama world, with Kozhikode-based drama theatres such as Kalimga, Sangamam, Stage Inda, and Chiranthana theatres.
Sreedharan died at her residence in Mankavu, Kozhikode, Kerala, on 23 September 2026, at the age of 85. She had been suffering from age-related ailments.Savithri Sreedharan, acclaimed Malayalam theatre actor and ‘Umma’ in Sudani from Nigeria, dies
Filmography
All films are in Malayalam unless otherwise noted. + List of Savithri Sreedharan film credits Year Title Role Notes1991 Kadavu 2010 Valiyangadi Antharjanam 2013 Breakfast Old train passenger Short film2015 The Mango People Sarojini Nair Short film2018 Sudani from Nigeria Jameela Dakini Rosemary 2019 Mera Naam Shaji Pankajam Virus Jameela Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla Alima's neighbour Ittymaani: Made in China Inmate at old age home Oru Kadathu Katha Subaida 2020 Urmila Grandmother Musical album2021 Ice Orathi Nalini 2022 Pada Kunji Madappally United Grandmother Maahi Paappan Chacko's mother Beyond 7 Seas – Mei Hoom Moosa Narayani 2023 Christy Accama Tharian2024 Vayasethrayaayi? Muppathiee..!!Vilasini Dramas
Rajyasabha Ithu Bhoomiyanu Khafar Srishti Deepasthambham Mahascharyam Ijj Nalloru Manissanakan Nokk Pakida 12 Padanilam Medapathu Akkarapacha Aalmarattam Karutha Vella Nottukal Thazhvara Thathwamasi Vazhiyambalam Kshanikkunnu Kudumbasametham
Awards 1977 – Kerala State Award for Best Theatre Artist 1993 – Kerala State Award for Best Theatre Artist 2009 – Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Award for Drama 2018 – National Film Award – Special Mention: Sudani from Nigeria 2018 – Kerala State Film Award for Best Character Actress: Sudani from Nigeria 2018 – Asianet Film Award for Best Supporting Actress: Sudani from Nigeria 2018 – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam: Sudani from Nigeria
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