K. V. Shanthi - Actress (50 Malayalam, few movies in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi.)



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Tuesday 03, February 2026, 21:50. 

K. V. Shanthi

ABOUT:

Born 25 June 1937

Kottayam, Kerala, India

Died 21 September 2020 (aged 83)

Occupation Actress

Years active 1953–1975

Spouse(s) G.Sasikumar, Trivandrum.

Introduction:

K. V. Shanthi (25 June 1937 – 21 September 2020) known by her stage name Shanthi was an Indian actress acted in Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi and Tamil movies. She was a prominent lead actress and dancer in Indian Cinema during the late 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. She appeared in famous Hindi films like Chori Chori of 1956.

Background:

She was born at Samkranthi, Kottayam, Kerala, and later moved to Chennai. She was married to Sasikumar and they had one son named Shyam Kumar. She was one of the permanent actresses of Merryland Studio's movies. She has acted in more than 50 Malayalam movies and a few movies in Tamil, Kannada, Telugu and Hindi.

Filmography:

1.Malayalam:




Kaamam Krodham Moham (1975)


Akkaldaama (1975)


Devi Kanyaakumaari (1974)

Youvanam (1974) as Lakshmi

Chanchala (1974)

Nellu (1974)


Kaadu (1973) as Ganga


Professor (1972) as Vasumathi

Prathikaram (1972) as Vimala

C.I.D. In Jungle (1971)

Aana Valarthiya Vaanampaadiyude Makan (1971)

Kochaniyathi (1971) as Karthi

Aval Alpam Vaikippoyi (1971)

Madhuvidhu (1970) as Lakshmi

Swapnangal (1970) as Rajamma's mother

Aa Chithrashalabham Parannotte (1970)

Chattambikkavala (1969) as Thresya

Vila Kuranja Manushyan (1969)

Nurse (1969)

Urangatha Sundary (1969) as Prabhavathi

Aalmaram (1969)

Adhyaapika (1968)

Kadal (1968) as Reetha

Viplavakaarikal (1968) as Leela

Hotel Highrange (1968) as Madhumathi/Gracy

Lady Doctor (1967) as Marykutty

Madatharuvi (1967)

Karutha Rathrikal (1967)

Postman (1967)

Jeevikkaan Anuvadikku (1967)

Puthri (1966) as Jessy

Kallipennu (1966)

Kaattumallika (1966)

Kaliyodam (1965)

Mayavi (1965) as Malathi/Jayanthi

Pattuthoovala (1965) as Ameena

Althaara (1964)

Atom Bomb (1964) as Kamala

Karutha Kai (1964) as Radha

Snapaka Yohannan (1963) as Esther

Doctor (1963) as Seetha

Kalayum Kaaminiyum (1963)

Kaattumaina (1963)

Snehadeepam (1962) as Prabha

Sreekovil (1962)

Shree Rama Pattabhishekam (1962)

Arappavan (1961) as Ammini

Bhakta Kuchela (1961) as Sathyabhama


Poothali (1960)

Aana Valarthiya Vaanampaadi (1959)

Mariakutty (1958) as Ruby

Lilly (1958)

Padatha Painkili (1957) as Lusie

Minnunnathellam Ponnalla (1957) as Leela

Achanum Makanum (1957) as Srikala

Jailppulli (1957) as Prema

Ponkathir (1953) as a dancer

Other Languages:

Chori Chori (1956) – Hindi

Rajkumar (1964 film) (1964) – Hindi

Penn Kulathin Pon Vilakku (1959) - Tamil

Marutha Nattu Veeran (1961) – Tamil

Ellam Unakkaga (1961) – Tamil

Aadi Perukku (film) (1962) – Tamil

B. Vittalacharya's Telugu movies


Chattambikkavala (1969) as Thresya


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