


Top 5 Actress in Kerala :Influential Actresses in Malayalam
Explore the mesmerizing world of Malayalam cinema with our definitive list of the top 5 actresses from Kerala. From award-winning performances to iconic roles, these talented women have captivated audiences with their charm, talent, and versatility. Join us as we celebrate the beauty and brilliance of Kerala’s leading ladies who have left an indelible mark on the silver screen.

Parvathy Thiruvothu
Parvathy Thiruvothu Kottuvattaa (born 7 April 1988) is an Indian actress prominently known for her work in Malayalam language films alongside few Tamil language films. Her notable accomplishments include receiving a National Film Award, four Filmfare Awards South, two Kerala State Film Awards and one Kerala Film Critics Assocation Award.
Thiruvothu debuted her acting career with the Malayalam film Out of Syllabus in 2006. Her performance in the Tamil romantic drama Poo (2008) earned her the Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress Tamil. Throughout the next decade, she received widespread recognition for her roles in various Malayalam movies including Bangalore Days (2014) earning her a Filmfare Awards South, Ennu Ninte Moideen (2015) receiving the Kerala State Film Awards for the Best Actress and Charlie (2015) earning a Filmfare Awards South for Best Actress Malayalam.
Her success continued with her leading roles in Take Off (2017), which earned her the IFFI Best Actress Award, National Film Award – Special Mention, and the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress. She then appeared in works such as Uyare, Virus (both 2019), and Puzhu
Manju Warrier
Manju Warrier (ʋaːɾjər; born 10 September 1978) is an Indian actress, who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema.
She made her acting debut in the Malayalam film, Sakshyam (1995) at the age of 17. Her notable films include Thooval Kottaram (1996), Sallapam (1996), Ee Puzhayum Kadannu (1996), and Aaraam Thampuran (1997).
She won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film Ee Puzhayum Kadannu (1996). Manju won four consecutive Filmfare Award for Best Actress for Ee Puzhayum Kadannu in 1996, Aaram Thampuran and Kaliyattam in 1997, Kanmadam in 1998 and Pathram in 1999.
Though her first stint in the industry was only for 3 years, Manju featured in 20 Malayalam films that won her numerous accolades from audiences and critics alike. Her performance in the film Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu (1999) won a special mention from the jury for the National Film Awards. Her other note-worthy films during these years include: Aaraam Thampuran (1997) and Kanmadam (1998) with Mohanlal,Ee Puzhayum Kadannu and Kudamattam with her now ex-husband Dileep, Kaliyattam (1997), Summer in Bethlehem (1998), Pranayavarnangal (1998) and Pathram (1999) with Suresh Gopi, and Dilliwala Rajakumaran (1996), Kaliveedu (1996), Thooval Kottaram (1996), Irattakuttikalude Achan (1997) and Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997) with Jayaram.In 1998, Manju was the lead in the M T Vasudevan Nair film, Daya that went onto win several awards


Nazriya Nazim
Nazriya Nazim (born 20 December 1994 is an Indian actress, producer and former television presenter who works predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil language films. She has won One Filmfare Award South, Two Kerala State Film Awards, and One Tamil Nadu State Film Award respectively.
She started her career as an anchor on Malayalam television channel Asianet before pursuing a career as an actress. She made her debut as a child artist with Palunku (2006) and then as a lead actress in the 2013 Malayalam film Maad Dad. She has gone on to star in successful films such as Neram (2013), Raja Rani (2013), Ohm Shanthi Oshaana (2014), and Bangalore Days (2014).
Following her marriage to actor Fahadh Faasil, she took a break from acting.She made a comeback in 2018 with Anjali Menon’s movie Koode
Aishwarya Lekshmi
Aishwarya Lekshmi (born 6 September 1991) is an Indian actress who works predominantly in Malayalam and Tamil films. She has won one Filmfare Award South, one Kerala Film Critics Association Award and three SIIMA Awards.
She made her acting debut with 2017 Malayalam film Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela. She went on to appear in Mayaanadhi (2017), Varathan (2018), Vijay Superum Pournamiyum (2019), Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu (2019). Lekshmi made her Tamil debut with Action (2019). She resides in Trivandrum and Cochin.
she decided to give it a try when she chanced upon casting call by Althaf Salim for the family-drama Njandukalude Nattil Oridavela starring Nivin Pauly and was cast in a prominent role.She then did the female lead in the romantic thriller Mayaanadhi by Aashiq Abu. The film became a major success and her role as an aspiring actress garnered appreciation. In 2018, she appeared inVarathan with Fahadh Faasil. In 2019 Aishwarya appeared in three Malayalam films: Vijay Superum Pournamiyum,Argentina Fans Kaattoorkadavu and Brother’s Day. She also made her Tamil debut with Action (2019), opposite Vishal. She then went on to appear in the Netflicks Tamil Gangster film Jagame Thandhiram (2021) alongside Dhanush, in which she played the role of Attilla.
In 2022, she portrayed the role of ‘Poonguzhali’ in Mani Ratnam’s historical action drama film Ponniyin Selvan: I and its sequel Ponniyin Selvan: II. In 2023, she appeared in Christopher with Mammootty. Lekshmi made her debut as a producer with Tamil film Gargi.

