Karthika(Tamil)

Karthika(Tamil)

Born:Flag of India Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Occupation:Actress

Years active:1985 - 1989

Karthika is an Indian film actress of Malayalam films. She was active in the movie industry from 1985 to 1989. Karthika's debut movie was Manicheppu Thurannappol.

Karthika was a well known and popular actress of Malayalam cinema during the 1980s. She was at the peak of her career during the late-80s. She was known for her ability to portray simple and bold characters with ease. She was known to be an unconventional beauty with minimal make up and different style in all her movies.

She was introduced into movies by well reputed Malayalam actor and director Balachandra Menon. She was paired with superstar Mohan Lal the most. Their pairing in movies were so popular and sure success in those days.

She also showed her talent in the popular tamil movie, Nayagan as the daughter of Velu naykar played by Kamal Haasan.

She left filmdom while at peak of her career for marriage. She prefers to stay out of limelight thence. She is leading a quiet family life in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Filmography

Malayalam films

• Avanikunnile Kinnari Pookkal (1989)
• David David Mr David (1988)
• Ivide Ellavarkkum Sugham (1987)
• January Oru Orma (1987)... Nimmy
• Neeyethra Dhanya (1987)... Shalini Panicker
• Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam (1987)... Animol
• Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1987)... Maya
• Adukkan Entheluppam (1986)... Vimala
• Kariyila Kattu Pole (1986)... Shilpa
• Desadanakkili Karayarilla (1986)... Nirmala
• Ente Entethu Mathram (1986)... Sheela
• Nilakurinhi Poothappol (1986)... Sandhya
• Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam (1986)... Meera
• Thalavattam (1986)... Savithri
• Adiverukal (1986)
• Manicheppu Thurannappol (1985)

Hindi films

• Velu Nayakan (1987)

Tamil films

• Nayagan (1987)