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{{short description|Indian film actress}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Thodupuzha Vasanthi
| name = Thodupuzha Vasanthi
| birth_name= P. Vasanthakumari
| birth_name = P. Vasanthakumari
| image=
| image =
| occupation = [[Actress]]
| occupation = [[Actress]]
| nationality = Indian
| nationality = [[India]]n
| years_active= 1975–2017
| years_active = 1975–2017
| birth_date= 1952
| birth_date = 1952
| death_date = {{death date and given age|2017|11|28|65|:-) df=y}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Thodupuzha Vasanthi dies of cancer|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/2017/11/28/kerala-actress-thodupuzha-vasanthi-dies.html|accessdate=28 November 2017|publisher=Malayala Manorama|date=28 November 2017}}</ref>
| death_date = {{death date and given age|df=yes|2017|11|28|65|:-) df=y}}<ref>{{cite news|title=Thodupuzha Vasanthi dies of cancer|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/2017/11/28/kerala-actress-thodupuzha-vasanthi-dies.html|access-date=28 November 2017|publisher=Malayala Manorama|date=28 November 2017}}</ref>
| parents= K.R. Ramakrishnan Nair<br>P. Pankajakshi Amma
| parents = {{ubl|K. R. Ramakrishnan Nair|P. Pankajakshi Amma}}
|spouse =Rajeendran
| spouse = Rajeendran
}}
}}
'''Thodupuzha Vasanthi''' was a South Indian actress who acted mainly in [[Malayalam film]]s. She appeared in over 450 movies and also in 16 tele-serials and 100 plays. She was a theater artist, before starting with small roles in movies. Her first full length role was in ''Kakka'' in 1982. Some of her most popular films include, Yavanika, Poochakkoru Mookkuthi, Nirakootu and Godfather. She was also a dance teacher at Varamani Natyalaya. She underwent treatment for throat cancer, before her death on November 28, 2017. She was 65.
'''Thodupuzha Vasanthi''' was an Indian actress who acted mainly in [[Malayalam film]]s. She appeared in over 450 movies and also in 16 tele-serials and 100 plays. She was a theater artist, before starting with small roles in movies. Her first full length role was in ''[[Kakka (film)|Kakka]]'' in 1982. Some of her most popular films include ''[[Yavanika]]'' (1982), ''[[Poochakkoru Mookkuthi]]'' (1984), ''[[Nirakkoottu]]'' (1985) and ''[[Godfather (1991 film)|Godfather]]'' (1991). She was also a dance teacher at Varamani Natyalaya. She underwent treatment for throat cancer before her death on 28 November 2017 at the age of 65.


==Personal life ==
==Personal life ==
She was born the second of three children to K.R. Ramakrishnan Nair and P. Pankajakshi Amma at Thodupuzha, Mannakkad, Idukki on 1952. Her father was a theater artist and mother was a dance teacher. She had an elder sister, Radhamani and a younger brother, Suresh Kumar. She studied at Municipal LP School, Manakkad. She started acting in her father drama troupe 'Jayabharath'. She became a theater artist while she was studying for her pre university degree. She began her film career through a dance sequence in 'Dharmakshetra Kurukshetra' in 1975 at the age of 16. She first got a character role in 'Ente Neelakasham' in 1979. Actress [[Adoor Bhavani]] added 'Thodupuzha' as a prefix to her name while they were acting together for a drama 'Penel code'.<ref>{{cite web|title=കണ്ണ് നിറയും തൊടുപുഴ വാസന്തിയുടെ കദനകഥ കേട്ടാൽ|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2017/11/28/actress-thodupuzha-vasanthy-touching-story.html|publisher=manoramaonline|accessdate=29 November 2017}}</ref> She was noted for her performance in 1982 in the film [[Alolam]]. Her last film was ''Ithu Thaanda Police' released in 2016.<ref>http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/2017/11/28/kerala-actress-thodupuzha-vasanthi-dies.html</ref>
She was born the second of three children to K. R. Ramakrishnan Nair and P. Pankajakshi Amma at [[Thodupuzha]], Mannakkad, [[Idukki district|Idukki]] in 1952. Her father was a theater artist and her mother was a dance teacher. She had an elder sister, Radhamani and a younger brother, Suresh Kumar. She studied at Municipal LP School, Manakkad. She started acting in her father's drama troupe "Jayabharath". She became a theater artist while she was studying for her pre-university degree. She began her film career through a dance sequence in ''Dharmakshetra Kurukshetra'' in 1975 at the age of 16. She first got a character role in ''Ente Neelakasham'' in 1979. Actress [[Adoor Bhavani]] added "Thodupuzha" as a prefix to her name while they were acting together for a drama, ''Penal code''.<ref>{{cite web|title=കണ്ണ് നിറയും തൊടുപുഴ വാസന്തിയുടെ കദനകഥ കേട്ടാൽ|url=http://www.manoramaonline.com/movies/movie-news/2017/11/28/actress-thodupuzha-vasanthy-touching-story.html|publisher=manoramaonline|access-date=29 November 2017}}</ref> She was noted for her performance in 1982 in the film ''Alolam''. Her last film was ''Ithu Thaanda Police'', released in 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://english.manoramaonline.com/news/kerala/2017/11/28/kerala-actress-thodupuzha-vasanthi-dies.html|title = Home}}</ref>


She was married to Rajeendran on 1982. The couple had no children. She managed a dance school named 'Varamani Natyalaya'.
She was married to Rajeendran in 1982. The couple had no children. She managed a dance school named "Varamani Natyalaya".
<ref>http://www.marunadanmalayali.com/scitech/cyber-space/wcc-extends-hands-to-help-thodupuzha-vasanthi-86376</ref> She took a break from acting after her father Ramakrishnan Nair was diagnosed with cancer and died in 2007. She came back with the movie 'Elsamma enna Annkutty' at her husband's urging, but she had to stay away again, due to her husband's death in August 2010 and later by her mother's death. She also suffered from various ailments. She had been battling throat cancer for some time and was admitted to the hospital at Vazhakulam in Ernakulam district on November 24, 2017 as her condition worsened. She was also suffering from kidney ailment, and one of her legs had to be amputated.<ref>http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/malayalam-actor-thodupuzha-vasanthi-passes-away-at-65-4958521/</ref> She died on 28 November 2017 due to multiple organ failure. Her funeral took place at Thodupuzha.
<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.marunadanmalayali.com/scitech/cyber-space/wcc-extends-hands-to-help-thodupuzha-vasanthi-86376|title = 'അമ്മ' തിരിഞ്ഞു നോക്കാതിരിക്കുമ്പോൾ മുൻകാല മലയാള നടിക്ക് സഹായവുമായി വനിതാ സിനിമാ കൂട്}}</ref> She took a break from acting after her father Ramakrishnan Nair was diagnosed with cancer and died in 2007. She came back with the movie ''Elsamma enna Annkutty'' at her husband's urging, but she had to stay away again, due to her husband's death in August 2010 and later because of her mother's death. She also suffered from various ailments. She had been battling throat cancer for some time and was admitted to the hospital at Vazhakulam in Ernakulam district on 24 November 2017 as her condition worsened. She was also suffering from kidney ailment, and one of her legs had to be amputated.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/malayalam-actor-thodupuzha-vasanthi-passes-away-at-65-4958521/|title = Malayalam actor Thodupuzha Vasanthi passes away at 65|date = 28 November 2017}}</ref> She died on 28 November 2017 due to multiple organ failure. Her funeral took place at Thodupuzha.{{fact|date=October 2020}}


==Awards==
==Awards==
* 2012 [Kerala Film Critics Association Awards] - Chalachithra Prathiba Award
* 2012 [[Kerala Film Critics Association Awards]] – Chalachithra Prathiba Award
* 1991 Kerala state drama award for her performance in the theater
* 1991 Kerala state drama award for her performance in the theater


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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# [[Ithu Thaanda Police]] (2016) .... Arundathi's Grandmother
# [[Ithu Thaanda Police]] (2016) as Arundathi's Grandmother
# [[Parudeesa]] (2012) .... Thresia's mother
# [[Parudeesa]] (2012) as Thresia's mother
# [[Elsamma Enna Aankutty]] (2010).... Mary Teacher
# [[Elsamma Enna Aankutty]] (2010) as Mary Teacher
# [[Sketch (2007 film)|Sketch]] (2007)
# [[Sketch (2007 film)|Sketch]] (2007)
# Ammathottil (2006)
# Ammathottil (2006)
# Vesham (2004)
# Vesham (2004) as Sivan's mother
# Kinnara Thumbikal (2000)
# Moksham (1997)
# Vamsham (1997)
# [[Moksham]] (1997)
# Snehasindooram (1997) .... Saradha
# Vamsham (1997) as Kunjannamma
# Snehasindooram (1997) as Saradha
# Swantham Makalkku Snehapoorvam (1997)
#Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar (1996)
#Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar (1996)
# Pallivathukkal Thommichen (1996) .... Mary
# Pallivathukkal Thommichen (1996) as Mary
# Malayala Masam Chingam Onninu (1996) .... Rukku's mother
# Malayala Masam Chingam Onninu (1996) as Rukku's mother
# Shashinaas (1995)
# Shashinaas (1995)
# Thirumanassu (1995)
# Thumbolikadappuram (1995)
# Thumbolikadappuram (1995)
# Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka (1995)
# [[Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka]] (1995)
# Tharavaadu (Chathurvarnyam) (1994)
# Tharavaadu (Chathurvarnyam) (1994)
# Sukham Sukhakaram (1994)
# Sukham Sukhakaram (1994)
# Poochakkaru Mani Kettum (1994) .... Lakshmikutty
# Ippadikkum Kaadhal (Tamil) (1994)
# Shudhamaddalam (1994)
# Shudhamaddalam (1994)
#Varanamalyam (1994)
# Vakkeel Vasudev (1993)
# Uppukandam Brothers (1993)
# Vakkeel Vasudev (1993) as Jathikka Janu
# [[Uppukandam Brothers]] (1993) as Ananthan Pillai's Wife
# Aalavattam (1993)
# Aalavattam (1993)
# Ponnuchami (1993) .... Narayani
# Ponnuchami (1993) as Narayani
# Bandhukkal Sathrukkal (1993) .... Charumathi
# Bandhukkal Sathrukkal (1993) as Charumathi
# Ponnuchami (1993) .... Kanakam's mother
# Ponnuchami (1993) as Kanakam's mother
# Nakshathrakkoodaaram (1992) .... Manohar's mother
# Nakshathrakkoodaaram (1992) as Manohar's mother
# First Bell (1992) .... Ayamanam Ammini
# First Bell (1992) as Ayamanam Ammini
# Maanthrikacheppu (1992) ... Padmavathi
# Maanthrikacheppu (1992) as Padmavathi
# Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1992) ... Ammini
# Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1992) as Ammini
# Radhachakram (1992) .... Chanchalakshi
# Radhachakram (1992) as Chanchalakshi
# [[Soorya Gayathri]] (1992)
# [[Soorya Gayathri]] (1992) as Nurse
# [[Kallanum Polisum]] (1992) ... Narayani
# Poochakkaru Mani Kettum (1992) as Lakshmikutty
# Kingini (1992) ... Kalyani
# Kallanum Polisum (1992) as Narayani
# Kingini (1992) as Kalyani
# Sadayam (1992)
# Sadayam (1992)
# Avarude Sanketham (1992)
# Avarude Sanketham (1992)
# Post Box Number 27 (1991)
# Post Box Number 27 (1991)
# Irikku MD Akathundu (1991) .... Suresh's mother
# Irikku MD Akathundu (1991) as Suresh's mother
# Godfather (1991) .... Gopinatha's wife
# Godfather (1991) as Gopinathan's wife
# Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam (1991) .... Bharathi
# Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam (1991) as Bharathi
# Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu (1991)
# Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu (1991)
# Mimics Parade (1991)
# [[Mimics Parade]] (1991)
# Sundarikakka (1991) .... Mary John
# Sundarikakka (1991) as Mary John
# Innathe Program (1991) .... Unni's mother
# Innathe Program (1991) as Unni's mother
# Kuruppinte Kanakkupusthakam (1990).... Rajamma
# Kuruppinte Kanakkupusthakam (1990) as Rajamma
# [[Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu]](1990) .... Vasudev's mother
# [[Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu]](1990) as Vasudev's mother
# Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1990) .... Ammini
# Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1990) as Ammini
# Arhatha (1990) .... Sreenivasan's wife
# Arhatha (1990) as Sreenivasan's wife
# Oliyambukal (1990) .... Usha's mother
# [[Oliyambukal]] (1990) as Usha's mother
# Ammayude Swantham Kunju Mary (1990) .... Mariya
# Ammayude Swantham Kunju Mary (1990) as Mariya
# Anagha (1989)
# Anagha (1989)
# Mahayanamv(1989) .... Nurse
# Mahayanam (1989) as Nurse
# Bhadrachitta (1989)
# Bhadrachitta (1989)
# Ammavanu Pattiya Amali (1989)
# Ammavanu Pattiya Amali (1989)
# Pooram (1989)
# Pooram (1989)
# Padippura (1989)
# Padippura (1989)
# [[V.I.P. (1989 film)|VIP]] (1989) .... Maheshwari
# [[V.I.P. (1989 film)|VIP]] (1989) as Maheshwari
# Varnatheru (1989) .... Nun
# Varnatheru (1989) as Nun
# [[Season (film)|Season]] (1989) .... Salomi
# [[Season (film)|Season]] (1989) as Salomi
# [[Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas]] (1988) ... Sophia
# [[Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas]] (1988) as Sophia
# [[Mrithunjayam]] (1988) ... Robin's mother
# [[Mrithunjayam]] (1988) as Robin's mother
# Puraavrutham (1988)
# Puraavrutham (1988)
# [[Vellanakalude Nadu]] (1988) .... Soudamini
# [[Vellanakalude Nadu]] (1988) as Soudamini
# Mukthi (1988) .... Radhika's mother
# Mukthi (1988) as Radhika's mother
# [[Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu]] (1988) .... Kumaran's wife
# [[Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu]] (1988) as Kumaran's wife
# [[Pattanapravesham]] (1988) .... Devaki
# [[Pattanapravesham]] (1988) as Devaki
# Ithrayum Kaalam (1987).... Ammukutty
# 1921 (1988)
# Ithrayum Kaalam (1987) as Ammukutty
# Kayyethum Doorathu (1987)
# Kayyethum Doorathu (1987)
# [[Mangalya Charthu]] (1987)...Gracy
# [[Mangalya Charthu]] (1987) as Gracy
# Kadhakku Pinnil (1987) .... Hostel warden
# Kadhakku Pinnil (1987) as Hostel warden
# Naalkkavala (1987) .... Jaanamma
# Naalkkavala (1987) as Jaanamma
# [[Vrutham]](1987) .... Janaki
# [[Vrutham]](1987) as Janaki
# Chanthayil Choodi Vilkkunna Pennu (1987)
# Chanthayil Choodi Vilkkunna Pennu (1987)
# Naaradan Keralathil (1987) .... Saramma
# Naaradan Keralathil (1987) as Saramma
# Katturumbinum Kaathukuthu (1986)
# Katturumbinum Kaathukuthu (1986)
# [[T. P. Balagopalan M.A.]] (1986)
# [[T. P. Balagopalan M.A.]] (1986)
# Ponnum Kudthinu Pottu (1986)
# Ponnum Kudthinu Pottu (1986)
# Aayiram Kannukal (1986) ... Hostel warden
# Aayiram Kannukal (1986) as Hostel warden
# Adiverukal (1986) .... Thresia
# Adiverukal (1986) as Thresia
# [[Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam]] (1986) .... Nambiar's wife
# [[Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam]] (1986) as Nambiar's wife
# Iniyum Kurukshetram (1986) .... Bhagya Lakshmi
# Iniyum Kurukshetram (1986) as Bhagya Lakshmi
# Nandi Veendum Varika (1986)
# Nandi Veendum Varika (1986)
# Ninnishtam Ennishtam (1986)
# Ninnishtam Ennishtam (1986)
# Akalangalil (1986) .... Nun
# Sayam Sandhya (1986)
# Pranamam (1986)
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# Niramulla Ravukal (1986) .... Saradha's mother
# Kunjattakilikal (1986) .... Madhavi
# Padayani (1986)
# Oru Katha Oru Nuna Katha (1986)
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# [[Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam]] (1986) ..... Ayisha
# Kochu Themmadi (1986)
# Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku (1986)
# Akalangalil (1986) as Nun
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# Niramulla Ravukal (1986) as Saradha's mother
# Kunjattakilikal (1986) as Madhavi
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# [[Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam]] (1986) as Ayisha
# Ilanjippookkal (1986)
# Ilanjippookkal (1986)
# Kayyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu (1985) ... Vanitha Member
# Kayyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu (1985) as Vanitha Member
# [[Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki]](1985)
# [[Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki]](1985)
# Ayanam (1985) .... Varkey's wife
# Ayanam (1985) as Varkey's wife
# [[Nirakkoottu]] (1985) .... Sasikala's co-worker
# [[Nirakkoottu]] (1985) as Sasikala's co-worker
# Onningu Vannenkil.... Savithriamma
# Onningu Vannenkil as Savithriamma
# Idanilangal (1985).... Jaanu
# Idanilangal (1985) as Jaanu
# Onnaanaam Kunnil Oradikkunnil (1985)
# Onnaanaam Kunnil Oradikkunnil (1985) as Shobha's mother
# Gaayathridevi Ente Amma (1985) .... Hostel warden
# Gaayathridevi Ente Amma (1985) as Hostel warden
# [[Akkare Ninnoru Maran]] (1985) .... Parvathi
# [[Akkare Ninnoru Maran]] (1985) as Parvathi
# Oru Kudakkeezhil (1985) .... Saraswathi
# Oru Kudakkeezhil (1985) as Saraswathi
# [[Anubandham (1985 film)|Anubandham]] (1985) .... Padma
# [[Anubandham (1985 film)|Anubandham]] (1985) as Padma
# Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar (1985) .... Vasumathi
# Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar (1985) as Vasumathi
# Kandu Kandarinju (1985) .... Hostel warden
# Kandu Kandarinju (1985) as Hostel warden
# Vellarikkaappattanam (1985)
# Vellarikkaappattanam (1985)
# [[Angadikkappurathu]] (1985) .... Beevi
# Katha Ithuvare (1985)
# [[Angadikkappurathu]] (1985) as Beevi
# Akkacheede Kunjuvava (1985)
# Akkacheede Kunjuvava (1985)
# Ambada Njaane (1985) .... Padmavathi
# Ambada Njaane (1985) as Padmavathi
# [[Sreekrishna Parunthu]] (1984)
# [[Sreekrishna Parunthu]] (1984)
# Enganeyundashaane (1984) .... Radhika
# Enganeyundashaane (1984) as Radhika
# Aashamsakalode (1984) .... Narayani
# Aashamsakalode (1984) as Narayani
# [[Poochakkoru Mookkuthi]] (1984) .... Kousalya
# [[Poochakkoru Mookkuthi]] (1984) as Kousalya
# [[Athirathram (film)|Athirathram]] (1984)
# [[Athirathram (film)|Athirathram]] (1984)
# [[Chakkarayumma]] (1984) .... Nun
# [[Chakkarayumma]] (1984) as Nun
# Raajavembala (1984) .... Philomina
# Raajavembala (1984) as Philomina
# Koottinilamkili (1984) .... Office Staff
# Koottinilamkili (1984) as Office Staff
# Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984)
# Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984)
# Oru Swakaaryam (1983) .... Vasanthi
# Oru Thettinte Katha (1984)
# Unaroo (1984)
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# Himavahini (1983) .... Hema's sister
# Karyam Nissaram (1983)
# Oru Swakaaryam (1983) as Vasanthi
# Iniyenkilum (1983) .... Narayani
# Himavahini (1983) as Hema's sister
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# Karyam Nissaram (1983) as Kumar's sister
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#[[Mouna Raagam (1983 film)|Mouna Raagam]] (1983) .... Devaki/Neena's mother
# Iniyenkilum (1983) as Narayani
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# [[Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback]] (1983)
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#Mouna Raagam (1983) as Devaki/Neena's mother
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# [[Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback]] (1983) as Vasanthi
# Sairandri (1983)
# [[Novemberinte Nashtam]] (1982)
# [[Novemberinte Nashtam]] (1982)
# [[Idavela]] (1982)
# [[Idavela]] (1982)
# Snehapoorvam Meera (1982) .... Saraswathi
# Snehapoorvam Meera (1982) as Saraswathi
# Njanonnu Parayatte (1982)
# Njanonnu Parayatte (1982)
# [[Alolam]] (1982) .... Janaki
# Alolam (1982) as Janaki
# [[Yavanika]] (1982) .... Rajamma
# [[Yavanika]] (1982) as Rajamma
# Kakka (1982)
# Kakka (1982)
# Theekadal (1980) .... Nurse
# Theekadal (1980) as Nurse
# Mr. Michael (1980)
# Mamankam (1979)
# Mamankam (1979)
# Ente Neelakasham (1979)
# Ente Neelakasham (1979)
# Mochanam (1979) .... Reetha
# Sukhathine Pinnale (1979)
#[[Ivide Kattinu Sugandam]] (1979) .... Sarojam
# Avalude Prathikaram (1979)
# Mochanam (1979) as Reetha
#[[Ivide Kattinu Sugandam]] (1979) as Sarojam
# Kadathanattu Makkam (1978)
# Kadathanattu Makkam (1978)
# Sthree Oru Dhukham (1978)
# Abhinivesham (1977)
# Abhinivesham (1977)
# Kannapanunni (1977)
# Kannapanunni (1977)
# Chennay Valarthiya Kutty (1976)
# Chennay Valarthiya Kutty (1976)
# [[Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre]] (1975) .... Dancer
# [[Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre]] (1975) as Dancer
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* Sivathandavam
* Sivathandavam
* Nalla Thanka
* Nalla Thanka
* Gitopadesham
* Ekalavyan


===Album===
===Album===
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==Television Serials==
==Television Serials==
* Muttathi Varkey Kathakal
* Muttathi Varkey Kathakal
* Sthree (Asianet)
* Sthree ([[Asianet (TV channel)|Asianet]])
* Sthree 2
* Sthree 2
* Sthree 3
* Sthree 3
* Annankunjinu Thannalayathu (Surya TV)
* Annankunjinu Thannalayathu ([[Surya TV]])
* Pachupilla Athava Govindan Pilla
* Pachupilla Athava Govindan Pilla


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*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZtYN7Ufhpg
*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZtYN7Ufhpg
*http://www.malayalamcinema.com/star-details.php?member_id=374
*http://www.malayalamcinema.com/star-details.php?member_id=374
*http://www.malayalachalachithram.com/profiles.php?i=7260
*http://entertainment.oneindia.in/celebs/thodupuzha-vasanthi.html
*[http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Thodupuzha%20Vasanthy&limit=23 Thodupuzha Vasanthi at MSI]
*[http://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=actors&artist=Thodupuzha%20Vasanthy&limit=23 Thodupuzha Vasanthi at MSI]


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Latest revision as of 14:24, 22 July 2024

Thodupuzha Vasanthi
Born
P. Vasanthakumari

1952
Died (aged 65)[1]
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress
Years active1975–2017
SpouseRajeendran
Parents
  • K. R. Ramakrishnan Nair
  • P. Pankajakshi Amma

Thodupuzha Vasanthi was an Indian actress who acted mainly in Malayalam films. She appeared in over 450 movies and also in 16 tele-serials and 100 plays. She was a theater artist, before starting with small roles in movies. Her first full length role was in Kakka in 1982. Some of her most popular films include Yavanika (1982), Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984), Nirakkoottu (1985) and Godfather (1991). She was also a dance teacher at Varamani Natyalaya. She underwent treatment for throat cancer before her death on 28 November 2017 at the age of 65.

Personal life

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She was born the second of three children to K. R. Ramakrishnan Nair and P. Pankajakshi Amma at Thodupuzha, Mannakkad, Idukki in 1952. Her father was a theater artist and her mother was a dance teacher. She had an elder sister, Radhamani and a younger brother, Suresh Kumar. She studied at Municipal LP School, Manakkad. She started acting in her father's drama troupe "Jayabharath". She became a theater artist while she was studying for her pre-university degree. She began her film career through a dance sequence in Dharmakshetra Kurukshetra in 1975 at the age of 16. She first got a character role in Ente Neelakasham in 1979. Actress Adoor Bhavani added "Thodupuzha" as a prefix to her name while they were acting together for a drama, Penal code.[2] She was noted for her performance in 1982 in the film Alolam. Her last film was Ithu Thaanda Police, released in 2016.[3]

She was married to Rajeendran in 1982. The couple had no children. She managed a dance school named "Varamani Natyalaya". [4] She took a break from acting after her father Ramakrishnan Nair was diagnosed with cancer and died in 2007. She came back with the movie Elsamma enna Annkutty at her husband's urging, but she had to stay away again, due to her husband's death in August 2010 and later because of her mother's death. She also suffered from various ailments. She had been battling throat cancer for some time and was admitted to the hospital at Vazhakulam in Ernakulam district on 24 November 2017 as her condition worsened. She was also suffering from kidney ailment, and one of her legs had to be amputated.[5] She died on 28 November 2017 due to multiple organ failure. Her funeral took place at Thodupuzha.[citation needed]

Awards

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Filmography

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  1. Ithu Thaanda Police (2016) as Arundathi's Grandmother
  2. Parudeesa (2012) as Thresia's mother
  3. Elsamma Enna Aankutty (2010) as Mary Teacher
  4. Sketch (2007)
  5. Ammathottil (2006)
  6. Vesham (2004) as Sivan's mother
  7. Kinnara Thumbikal (2000)
  8. Moksham (1997)
  9. Vamsham (1997) as Kunjannamma
  10. Snehasindooram (1997) as Saradha
  11. Swantham Makalkku Snehapoorvam (1997)
  12. Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar (1996)
  13. Pallivathukkal Thommichen (1996) as Mary
  14. Malayala Masam Chingam Onninu (1996) as Rukku's mother
  15. Shashinaas (1995)
  16. Thirumanassu (1995)
  17. Thumbolikadappuram (1995)
  18. Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka (1995)
  19. Tharavaadu (Chathurvarnyam) (1994)
  20. Sukham Sukhakaram (1994)
  21. Ippadikkum Kaadhal (Tamil) (1994)
  22. Shudhamaddalam (1994)
  23. Varanamalyam (1994)
  24. Vakkeel Vasudev (1993) as Jathikka Janu
  25. Uppukandam Brothers (1993) as Ananthan Pillai's Wife
  26. Aalavattam (1993)
  27. Ponnuchami (1993) as Narayani
  28. Bandhukkal Sathrukkal (1993) as Charumathi
  29. Ponnuchami (1993) as Kanakam's mother
  30. Nakshathrakkoodaaram (1992) as Manohar's mother
  31. First Bell (1992) as Ayamanam Ammini
  32. Maanthrikacheppu (1992) as Padmavathi
  33. Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1992) as Ammini
  34. Radhachakram (1992) as Chanchalakshi
  35. Soorya Gayathri (1992) as Nurse
  36. Poochakkaru Mani Kettum (1992) as Lakshmikutty
  37. Kallanum Polisum (1992) as Narayani
  38. Kingini (1992) as Kalyani
  39. Sadayam (1992)
  40. Avarude Sanketham (1992)
  41. Post Box Number 27 (1991)
  42. Irikku MD Akathundu (1991) as Suresh's mother
  43. Godfather (1991) as Gopinathan's wife
  44. Nagarathil Samsara Vishayam (1991) as Bharathi
  45. Poonthenaruvi Chuvannu (1991)
  46. Mimics Parade (1991)
  47. Sundarikakka (1991) as Mary John
  48. Innathe Program (1991) as Unni's mother
  49. Kuruppinte Kanakkupusthakam (1990) as Rajamma
  50. Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu(1990) as Vasudev's mother
  51. Pandu Pandoru Rajakumari (1990) as Ammini
  52. Arhatha (1990) as Sreenivasan's wife
  53. Oliyambukal (1990) as Usha's mother
  54. Ammayude Swantham Kunju Mary (1990) as Mariya
  55. Anagha (1989)
  56. Mahayanam (1989) as Nurse
  57. Bhadrachitta (1989)
  58. Ammavanu Pattiya Amali (1989)
  59. Pooram (1989)
  60. Padippura (1989)
  61. VIP (1989) as Maheshwari
  62. Varnatheru (1989) as Nun
  63. Season (1989) as Salomi
  64. Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas (1988) as Sophia
  65. Mrithunjayam (1988) as Robin's mother
  66. Puraavrutham (1988)
  67. Vellanakalude Nadu (1988) as Soudamini
  68. Mukthi (1988) as Radhika's mother
  69. Mukunthetta Sumitra Vilikkunnu (1988) as Kumaran's wife
  70. Pattanapravesham (1988) as Devaki
  71. 1921 (1988)
  72. Ithrayum Kaalam (1987) as Ammukutty
  73. Kayyethum Doorathu (1987)
  74. Mangalya Charthu (1987) as Gracy
  75. Kadhakku Pinnil (1987) as Hostel warden
  76. Naalkkavala (1987) as Jaanamma
  77. Vrutham(1987) as Janaki
  78. Chanthayil Choodi Vilkkunna Pennu (1987)
  79. Naaradan Keralathil (1987) as Saramma
  80. Katturumbinum Kaathukuthu (1986)
  81. T. P. Balagopalan M.A. (1986)
  82. Ponnum Kudthinu Pottu (1986)
  83. Aayiram Kannukal (1986) as Hostel warden
  84. Adiverukal (1986) as Thresia
  85. Doore Doore Oru Koodu Koottam (1986) as Nambiar's wife
  86. Iniyum Kurukshetram (1986) as Bhagya Lakshmi
  87. Nandi Veendum Varika (1986)
  88. Ninnishtam Ennishtam (1986)
  89. Sayam Sandhya (1986)
  90. Pranamam (1986)
  91. Padayani (1986)
  92. Oru Katha Oru Nuna Katha (1986)
  93. Kochu Themmadi (1986)
  94. Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku (1986)
  95. Akalangalil (1986) as Nun
  96. Niramulla Ravukal (1986) as Saradha's mother
  97. Kunjattakilikal (1986) as Madhavi
  98. Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam (1986) as Ayisha
  99. Ilanjippookkal (1986)
  100. Kayyum Thalayum Purathidaruthu (1985) as Vanitha Member
  101. Ente Ammu Ninte Thulasi Avarude Chakki(1985)
  102. Ayanam (1985) as Varkey's wife
  103. Nirakkoottu (1985) as Sasikala's co-worker
  104. Onningu Vannenkil as Savithriamma
  105. Idanilangal (1985) as Jaanu
  106. Onnaanaam Kunnil Oradikkunnil (1985) as Shobha's mother
  107. Gaayathridevi Ente Amma (1985) as Hostel warden
  108. Akkare Ninnoru Maran (1985) as Parvathi
  109. Oru Kudakkeezhil (1985) as Saraswathi
  110. Anubandham (1985) as Padma
  111. Ee Lokam Ivide Kure Manushyar (1985) as Vasumathi
  112. Kandu Kandarinju (1985) as Hostel warden
  113. Vellarikkaappattanam (1985)
  114. Katha Ithuvare (1985)
  115. Angadikkappurathu (1985) as Beevi
  116. Akkacheede Kunjuvava (1985)
  117. Ambada Njaane (1985) as Padmavathi
  118. Sreekrishna Parunthu (1984)
  119. Enganeyundashaane (1984) as Radhika
  120. Aashamsakalode (1984) as Narayani
  121. Poochakkoru Mookkuthi (1984) as Kousalya
  122. Athirathram (1984)
  123. Chakkarayumma (1984) as Nun
  124. Raajavembala (1984) as Philomina
  125. Koottinilamkili (1984) as Office Staff
  126. Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984)
  127. Oru Thettinte Katha (1984)
  128. Unaroo (1984)
  129. Oru Swakaaryam (1983) as Vasanthi
  130. Himavahini (1983) as Hema's sister
  131. Karyam Nissaram (1983) as Kumar's sister
  132. Iniyenkilum (1983) as Narayani
  133. Mouna Raagam (1983) as Devaki/Neena's mother
  134. Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback (1983) as Vasanthi
  135. Sairandri (1983)
  136. Novemberinte Nashtam (1982)
  137. Idavela (1982)
  138. Snehapoorvam Meera (1982) as Saraswathi
  139. Njanonnu Parayatte (1982)
  140. Alolam (1982) as Janaki
  141. Yavanika (1982) as Rajamma
  142. Kakka (1982)
  143. Theekadal (1980) as Nurse
  144. Mr. Michael (1980)
  145. Mamankam (1979)
  146. Ente Neelakasham (1979)
  147. Sukhathine Pinnale (1979)
  148. Avalude Prathikaram (1979)
  149. Mochanam (1979) as Reetha
  150. Ivide Kattinu Sugandam (1979) as Sarojam
  151. Kadathanattu Makkam (1978)
  152. Sthree Oru Dhukham (1978)
  153. Abhinivesham (1977)
  154. Kannapanunni (1977)
  155. Chennay Valarthiya Kutty (1976)
  156. Dharmakshetre Kurukshetre (1975) as Dancer

Drama/Dance Dramas

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  • Jnana Sundari
  • Sivathandavam
  • Nalla Thanka
  • Gitopadesham
  • Ekalavyan

Album

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  • Davudheente Sandhithi

Television Serials

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  • Muttathi Varkey Kathakal
  • Sthree (Asianet)
  • Sthree 2
  • Sthree 3
  • Annankunjinu Thannalayathu (Surya TV)
  • Pachupilla Athava Govindan Pilla

References

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  1. ^ "Thodupuzha Vasanthi dies of cancer". Malayala Manorama. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 28 November 2017.
  2. ^ "കണ്ണ് നിറയും തൊടുപുഴ വാസന്തിയുടെ കദനകഥ കേട്ടാൽ". manoramaonline. Retrieved 29 November 2017.
  3. ^ "Home".
  4. ^ "'അമ്മ' തിരിഞ്ഞു നോക്കാതിരിക്കുമ്പോൾ മുൻകാല മലയാള നടിക്ക് സഹായവുമായി വനിതാ സിനിമാ കൂട്".
  5. ^ "Malayalam actor Thodupuzha Vasanthi passes away at 65". 28 November 2017.
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