Lissy
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Lissy is a prominent Indian actress who left an indelible mark on South Indian cinema, particularly during the golden era of Malayalam commercial film in the 1980s and early 1990s. Born on February 3, 1967, in Ernakulam, Kerala, she entered the film industry at the young age of 15, debuting in the 1982 film Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam. Known for her exceptional charm and impeccable comic timing, she quickly became a staple of commercial cinema, acting in over 100 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Her career is celebrated for her frequent collaborations with legendary director Priyadarshan and superstar Mohanlal in landmark comedies and dramas like Boeing Boeing, Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu, Thalavattam, and Chithram, as well as her appearance in the iconic investigative thriller Oru CBI Diary Kurippu. At the peak of her career, she married director Priyadarshan in 1990 and chose to step away from the silver screen to focus on her family, adopting the name Lakshmi. The couple raised two children who are now active in the film industry: successful contemporary actress Kalyani Priyadarshan and VFX filmmaker Sidharth Priyadarshan. After a massive 27-year hiatus, she made a graceful return to acting with the 2018 Telugu film Chal Mohan Ranga, proving her enduring legacy and timeless connection to South Indian cinema.
Known for
Credits
Vikram (1986)
as Preethi
Cheppu (1987)
as Mini
Manasukkul Mathappu (1988)
as Anita
Sarvakalashala (1987)
as Jyothi
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986)
as Shobha
Chithram (1988)
as Revathy
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986)
as Sarina
20va Sathabdam (1990)
as Rani
Dheem Tharikida Thom (1986)
as Rohini
Vellanakalude Naadu (1988)
as Deepa
Douthyam (1989)
as Lisa
Ananda Aradhanai (1987)
as Kavitha
Sesham Kazhchayil (1983)
as Receptionist
Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum (1986)
Actor
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil (1985)
as Meenakshi
Mizhineerppoovukal (1986)
as Sofia
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham (1987)
as Anitha Mathew
Manu Uncle (1988)
as Uma
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987)
as Rani
Aduthaduthu (1984)
as Rema S. Nair
Njangalude Kochu Doctor (1989)
as Alice
Oru Muthassi Katha (1988)
as Thresia
August 1 (1988)
as Thief
Angadikkappurathu (1985)
as Rathi
Adimakal Udamakal (1987)
as Raji
Kuttettan (1990)
as Revathi
Revathikkoru Pavakkutty (1986)
as Revathi Menon
Nirakkoottu (1985)
as Dr. Suma
Parannu Parannu Parannu (1984)
as Sudha
Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu (1986)
Actor
Ice Cream (1986)
as Rekha Menon
Chal Mohan Ranga (2018)
as Megha's mother
Geetham (1986)
as Herself
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988)
as Omana
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam (1984)
as Kalpana
Adikkurippu (1989)
as Bhaskara Pillai's Sister
Onningu Vannengil (1985)
as Priya Menon
Aathma Bandham (1991)
as Shailaja
News (1989)
as Jolly
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas (1988)
as Sridevi
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil (1986)
Actor
Nair Saab (1989)
as Parvathi
Asthram (1983)
as Lilly
Nalkkavala (1987)
as Mercy
Thalavattam (1986)
as Anitha
Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985)
as K. P. Amminikutty
Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984)
as Minu
Pagalil Pournami (1990)
as Jaya
Rugmini (1989)
Actor
Mindapoochakku Kalyanam (1990)
as Mini
Aa Neram Alppa Dooram (1985)
as Valsala
Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku (1987)
as Bindu
Thammil Thammil (1985)
as Cameo
Punnaram Cholli Cholli (1985)
as Student doctor
Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla (1984)
as Bindu
Hello My Dear Wrong Number (1986)
as Sunitha Menon / Annie Abraham
Ilanjippookkal (1986)
Actor
Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989)
as Sarala
Boeing Boeing (1985)
as Eleena
Charithram (1989)
as Renu
Kathodu Kathoram (1985)
as Theresa
Athirathram (1984)
as Cicily
Ennu Nathante Nimmi (1986)
as Reena
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram (1985)
Actor
Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya (1985)
as Sridevi
Doshi Nirdoshi (1990)
as Anuradha
May Dhinam (1991)
Actor
Puli Varunne Puli (1985)
as Subhashini
Neeyethra Dhanya (1987)
as Laila John
Aattinakkare (1989)
as Soumya
Prasnam Gurutharam (1983)
Actor
Ayanam (1985)
as Lizy
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986)
as Indira
Magaadu (1990)
as Swetha
Iniyum Kurukshetrum (1986)
as Ammini