Sumithra

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Characters played by Sumithra

Akash's mother — Milana (2007)

She is Akash's mother and part of the family whose wishes led him to marry Anjali. Akash fears that his parents would not be able to cope with the news of the couple's intended divorce, so he asks Anjali to keep it secret from them while they move to Bangalore.

Parvathi — Singaravelan (1992)

Parvathi is Velan's widowed mother. Her marriage to her brother's family caused a lasting rift, and the family believed her curse was connected to her brother and sister-in-law's fatal car accident. She sends Velan to marry Sumathi and reunite the family, then learns the truth about his romance.

Lakshmi — Valimai (2022)

Arjun's mother who instilled strong moral values in him. She suffers guilt over her youngest son's criminal involvement, refuses food and drink, and demonstrates unwavering maternal love and selflessness, even facing death to protect her children.

Kasthuri — Kanni Raasi (1985)

Lakshmipathy's elder sister and Dhanalakshmi's mother. She welcomes Lakshmipathy to Chennai and wants him to marry her daughter, but changes course after an astrologer warns that the match could lead to his death. She tries to separate the couple, then agrees to their marriage after Lakshmipathy challenges her faith in the horoscope warning.

Uma — Justice Gopinath (1978)

Uma is the woman Ravi falls in love with, and the two decide to marry. Her father is later revealed to be responsible for falsifying the evidence that led Gopinath to imprison Murugan. This revelation connects Uma’s family to the injustice at the heart of Ravi’s family history.

Bhuvaneswari — Panakkaran (1990)

Bhuvaneswari is a famous singer who loves Vishwanath and becomes pregnant before their wedding. When he wants her to abort the child, she leaves with her brother and gives birth, but is falsely told her baby was stillborn. Later living in an ashram, she answers the appeal for Vishwanath's rare blood type, saves him, and is reunited with her son Muthu.

Durai Singam's Mother — Singam 2 (2013)

Mother of Durai Singam, concerned about his career and marriage in Singam 2.

Bhuvana's Mother — Saamy² (2018)

A protective mother who helps preserve the family's legacy and safeguards the next generation after a devastating tragedy.

Durai Singam's mother — Si 3 (2017)

Matriarch concerned about family honor and Singam's safety.

Rajyalakshmi — Bobbili Raja (1990)

Rajyalakshmi is Sundarayya's daughter and Suryam's beloved. After becoming pregnant with Suryam's child, she is publicly dishonored; when Suryam dies accidentally, Ahobala falsely accuses her and Sundarayya, forcing them to escape to the forest. She raises Raja there, is arrested again in the old case, and is cleared after Raja reveals the truth.

Bhuvana's Mother — Saamy (2003)

Mother figure providing familial support and traditional guidance

Ammini — Nirmalyam (1973)

Ammini is Velichappadu's daughter and helps him perform the temple rituals. She becomes involved with Brahmadattan Namboothiri, the new priest, who seduces her before leaving the village. Her relationship with him deepens the personal tragedy surrounding the declining temple and contributes to the suffering of her family.

Career Overview

Sumithra has 123 screen credits in a career dating back to 1972. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Singam Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Mugathil Mugam Paarkalam, Orey Muththam, Paavathin Sambalam. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
123
Birth Date
1948-09-18
Birth Place
Thrissur, Kerala, India

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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