K. P. A. C. Leela is an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam theater and films. She has received the Guru Pooja Award of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy. The Kerala State Film Awards 2018 jury gave a special mention for her performance in the film Roudram 2018.
Early life and career Leela was born in Pampakuda, a village between Muvattupuzha and Piravom. Both her parents, Kuriakos and Mariamma, were committed communists. She joined Kerala Kalamandalam to study dance for a while. She first played the role of the heroine Tresa in the drama Munthiricharil Kure Kannuneer. Later, she worked at KPAC for fifteen years, playing lead roles in many of Bhasi's plays. She made her acting debut in the movie 'Puthiya Aakaasham Puthiya Bhoomi.' Other films she appeared in include 'Mudinaya Putra,' 'Ammaye Vanthana,' and 'Adhyapika.' She concluded her acting career in the 1970s.
Leela made her comeback with the film Oru Pennum Randaanum, portraying the character of Maria. Following that, she portrayed the role of Marykutty in Roudram 2018. The film, released in 2019, depicted the real story of the floods that Kerala faced in 2018. In 2023, she portrayed the character Leela in Pookkaalam.
Personal life She was married to David, an instrumentalist at KPAC.
Filmography Films As actor Year Title Role Notes 1962 Puthiya Aakaasham Puthiya Bhoomi 1963 Ammaye Kaanaan Leela 2009 Oru Pennum Randaanum Maria 2019 Roudram 2018 Marykutty 2023 Pookkaalam Kochu Thressiamma Cheena Trophy Powlin Divorce thehindu.com 2025 Lovely Bhoothayanam Mary Short film 2026 Poovu Jeevan's mother Muthassi Muthassi ZEE5 series Granny Granny Short film
As dubbing artist Eko (2025) for Biana Momin
Television
Mudianaya Putrani Puthiya Aakaasham Puthiya Bhoomi Ashwamedham Sharashaiya
Awards She has received the Guru Pooja Award of Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy. She also wins best actress award for her role in Roudram 2018. +YearAwards Result2018Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy2019Best Actress Award - Roudram 2018
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