MANJU WARRIER

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Manju Warrier
  • Born: September 10, 1978
  • Birthplace: Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu, India
  • Nationality: Indian
  • Profession: Actress, Producer, Singer, Dancer
  • Years Active: 1995 – 1999, 2014 – Present
  • Languages Worked In: Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu
  • Spouse: Dileep (Married in 1998, Divorced in 2015)
  • Children: 1 (Meenakshi Dileep)

Career Overview

Manju Warrier is one of the most iconic actresses in Malayalam cinema, often referred to as the “Lady Superstar of Mollywood”. She made her debut at the age of 17 and quickly became one of the most sought-after actresses in the industry due to her powerful performances and screen presence.

She took a break from acting in 1999 after her marriage but made a grand comeback in 2014, reclaiming her position as a top actress.

Filmography – Major Movies

Debut & Early Career (1995 – 1999)

  1. Sallapam (1996, Malayalam) – Debut film, breakthrough performance.
  2. Ee Puzhayum Kadannu (1996, Malayalam) – First Filmfare Award.
  3. Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997, Malayalam) – Critically acclaimed.
  4. Aaram Thampuran (1997, Malayalam) – Superhit with Mohanlal.
  5. Kanmadam (1998, Malayalam) – Another successful film with Mohanlal.
  6. Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999, Malayalam) – National award nomination.

Comeback & Recent Films (2014 – Present)

  1. How Old Are You (2014, Malayalam) – Comeback film, major success.
  2. Udaharanam Sujatha (2017, Malayalam) – Critically acclaimed performance.
  3. Odiyan (2018, Malayalam) – Fantasy thriller with Mohanlal.
  4. Asuran (2019, Tamil) – Tamil debut opposite Dhanush, critically acclaimed.
  5. Prathi Poovankozhi (2019, Malayalam) – Social thriller.
  6. The Priest (2021, Malayalam) – Supernatural thriller with Mammootty.
  7. Lalitham Sundaram (2022, Malayalam) – Family drama, also produced.
  8. Ayisha (2023, Malayalam) – Inspirational film.
  9. Jailer (2023, Tamil) – Played a crucial role alongside Rajinikanth.
  10. Thunivu (2023, Tamil) – Action thriller with Ajith Kumar.

Upcoming Films

  1. Vettaiyan (2025, Tamil) – Starring with Rajinikanth.
  2. Karachi 81 (TBA, Malayalam) – Spy thriller.

Awards and Achievements

Filmfare Awards South

  • Best Actress – Malayalam for Ee Puzhayum Kadannu (1996).
  • Best Actress – Malayalam for Kanmadam (1998).
  • Best Actress – Malayalam for How Old Are You (2014).

Kerala State Film Awards

  • Best Actress for Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999).

Other Major Awards

  • National Film Award (Special Jury Mention) for Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999).
  • Vanitha Film Awards – Multiple wins for Best Actress.
  • Asuran (2019) – Won critical praise for Tamil debut.

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