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