Check out the biggest movies and shows out now or coming soon.

IMDb Staff Picks for November

Get a closer look at some of the most talented families in Hollywood.

Famous Families of Hollywood

Discover some of the most anticipated sequels, prequels, and spin-offs coming to theaters and streaming.

New Sequels, Prequels, and Spin-Offs

Lalitha was a renowned Indian actress known for her contributions to the Malayalam film industry. Born in Kayamkulam, Kerala, India, K.P.A.C. Lalitha's full name is Karthiyayani Amma. The acronym "K.P.A.C." stands for Kerala People's Arts Club, a prominent theater group in which she started her career. Lalitha made her acting debut in the film "Nritashala" in 1962 and went on to establish herself as a versatile and talented actress over the years.

Lalitha's performances were widely appreciated for their depth and authenticity. She became a prominent face in the Malayalam film industry during the 1960s and continued to contribute to the field for several decades. Some of her notable films include "Chemmeen" (1965), "Kochu Themmadi" (1986), and "Nirakkoottu" (1985), among many others.

Apart from her successful film career, K.P.A.C. Lalitha has also been actively involved in theater. She gained recognition for her association with the K.P.A.C. drama troupe, which played a crucial role in shaping her early career. Lalitha's ability to portray a wide range of characters endeared her to audiences and earned her numerous accolades.

Throughout her career, K.P.A.C. Lalitha received several awards for her outstanding contributions to Indian cinema, including the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress for her role in "Kudumbam" (1988). Her dedication to the arts and her ability to bring characters to life on screen have left an indelible mark on the history of Malayalam cinema.

Won the National Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in
<a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt0290068/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Shantham (2001)</a>.

Won the Kerala State Award for Second Best Actress for her roles in
<a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt0234326/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Neela Ponman (1975)</a> &amp; <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt0155206/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Srishti Chhara (1978)</a>; <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt0155507/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Aravam (1980)</a>; <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt0155487/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Amaram (1991)</a>; and <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt0353599/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Kadinjool Kalyanam (1991)</a>, <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/title/tt0353496/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Godfather (1991)</a>, &amp; _Sandhesam (1991)_.

Son <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm1338020/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Siddharth</a>, with late director <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0080245/?ref_=nmtrv_trv">Bharathan</a>, is also an actor.

Trivia

K.P.A.C. Lalitha

Contribute to this page

More from this person

More to explore

Recently viewed