Manju Warrier – Full Biography, Year-wise Movie List, and Awards
Early Life and Background
Manju Warrier was born on September 10, 1978, in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, and raised in Kannur, Kerala. She made her debut in Malayalam cinema at the age of 17 and quickly became one of the most celebrated actresses in the industry. Known for her powerful performances and strong female characters, Manju was widely regarded as the Lady Superstar of Mollywood.
She took a 14-year break from acting (1999-2014) after her marriage to actor Dileep, returning in 2014 to continue her successful career.
Film Career
Debut and Early Stardom (1995-1999)
Manju Warrier made her debut with Sallapam (1996), which was a huge success. She soon became the most sought-after actress of the late 1990s, known for her expressive performances and strong character roles.
Some of her notable films from this era:
- Sallapam (1996) – Debut film, super hit
- Ee Puzhayum Kadannu (1996) – Won her first Kerala State Award
- Aaram Thampuran (1997) – Opposite Mohanlal, a cult classic
- Kanmadam (1998) – Critically acclaimed performance
- Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999) – National Award-nominated role
Hiatus (1999-2014)
Manju Warrier left the film industry after marrying actor Dileep in 1999. For 14 years, she stayed away from acting until her divorce in 2015.
Comeback and Second Innings (2014-Present)
Her grand comeback was in How Old Are You (2014), which became a blockbuster and reinvented her career. She has since acted in content-driven films, portraying mature and independent women.
Some of her successful films after the comeback:
- How Old Are You (2014) – Comeback film, super hit
- Udaharanam Sujatha (2017) – Critically acclaimed role
- Aami (2018) – Biopic of writer Kamala Surayya
- Lucifer (2019) – Highest-grossing Malayalam film at the time
- The Priest (2021) – Mystery thriller with Mammootty
- Ayisha (2023) – Experimental role
(2024-2025)
- Empuraan (2025) – Sequel to Lucifer
- Vellaripattanam (2024) – Comedy-drama
Year-Wise Filmography
1990s
- 1996 – Sallapam, Ee Puzhayum Kadannu
- 1997 – Aaram Thampuran, Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu
- 1998 – Kanmadam, Harikrishnans
- 1999 – Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu
2010s (After comeback)
- 2014 – How Old Are You
- 2017 – Udaharanam Sujatha
- 2018 – Aami
- 2019 – Lucifer
2020s
- 2021 – The Priest
- 2023 – Ayisha
- 2024 – Vellaripattanam
- 2025 – Empuraan (Upcoming)
Awards and Recognitions
Kerala State Film Awards
- Best Actress – Ee Puzhayum Kadannu (1996)
Filmfare Awards South
- Best Actress – How Old Are You (2014)
- Best Actress – Udaharanam Sujatha (2017)
Other Honors
- Vanitha Film Awards – Multiple wins
- Asiavision Awards – Best Actress (2021)
Personal Life
Manju Warrier was married to Dileep (1999-2015) and has a daughter. She is known for her independent and inspiring comeback, making her a role model for many women in the industry. Apart from acting, she is also a trained dancer, singer, and social activist.
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