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
Aathma Bandham (1991)
as Shailaja
Cheppu (1987)
as Mini
Vikram (1986)
as Preethi
Douthyam (1989)
as Lisa
Manu Uncle (1988)
as Uma
Adikkurippu (1989)
as Bhaskara Pillai's Sister
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu (1988)
as Omana
News (1989)
as Jolly
Nirakkoottu (1985)
as Dr. Suma
Adimakal Udamakal (1987)
as Raji
Oru Muthassi Katha (1988)
as Thresia
Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku (1987)
as Bindu
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu (1986)
as Shobha
Sesham Kazhchayil (1983)
as Receptionist
Geetham (1986)
as Herself
Nair Saab (1989)
as Parvathi
Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985)
as K. P. Amminikutty
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan (1986)
as Sarina
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil (1986)
Actor
Angadikkappurathu (1985)
as Rathi
Asthram (1983)
as Lilly
Nalkkavala (1987)
as Mercy
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal (1987)
as Rani
Sarvakalashala (1987)
as Jyothi
Parannu Parannu Parannu (1984)
as Sudha
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham (1987)
as Anitha Mathew
August 1 (1988)
as Thief
Aduthaduthu (1984)
as Rema S. Nair
Vellanakalude Naadu (1988)
as Deepa
20va Sathabdam (1990)
as Rani
Onningu Vannengil (1985)
as Priya Menon
Aa Neram Alppa Dooram (1985)
as Valsala
Mizhineerppoovukal (1986)
as Sofia
Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu (1986)
Actor
Revathikkoru Pavakkutty (1986)
as Revathi Menon
Dheem Tharikida Thom (1986)
as Rohini
Ice Cream (1986)
as Rekha Menon
Kuttettan (1990)
as Revathi
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam (1984)
as Kalpana
Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum (1986)
Actor
Punnaram Cholli Cholli (1985)
as Student doctor
Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984)
as Minu
Manasukkul Mathappu (1988)
as Anita
Thammil Thammil (1985)
as Cameo
Chithram (1988)
as Revathy
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil (1985)
as Meenakshi
Boeing Boeing (1985)
as Eleena
Hello My Dear Wrong Number (1986)
as Sunitha Menon / Annie Abraham
Thalavattam (1986)
as Anitha
Athirathram (1984)
as Cicily
Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya (1985)
as Sridevi
Rugmini (1989)
Actor
Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla (1984)
as Bindu
Njangalude Kochu Doctor (1989)
as Alice
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram (1985)
Actor
Vadakkunokkiyantram (1989)
as Sarala
Prasnam Gurutharam (1983)
Actor
Chal Mohan Ranga (2018)
as Megha's mother
Ananda Aradhanai (1987)
as Kavitha
Pagalil Pournami (1990)
as Jaya
Ilanjippookkal (1986)
Actor
Charithram (1989)
as Renu
Kathodu Kathoram (1985)
as Theresa
Doshi Nirdoshi (1990)
as Anuradha
Iniyum Kurukshetrum (1986)
as Ammini
Mindapoochakku Kalyanam (1990)
as Mini
Neeyethra Dhanya (1987)
as Laila John
May Dhinam (1991)
Actor
Aattinakkare (1989)
as Soumya
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi (1986)
as Indira
Magaadu (1990)
as Swetha
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas (1988)
as Sridevi
Puli Varunne Puli (1985)
as Subhashini
Ayanam (1985)
as Lizy
Ennu Nathante Nimmi (1986)
as Reena