Ambika was born on 24 May 1962 to Kunjan Nair and Sarasamma at Kallara village, located in Trivandrum district. Her mother Kallara Sarasamma was Mahila Congress leader during 2014. She has two younger sisters, Radha and Mallika, and two younger brothers, Arjun and Suresh. She had her primary education till fourth from L.M. L.P.S. Arivarikuzhi School, fifth to seventh from Govt. Higher Secondary School Kallara and from eighth till SSLC from Government Boys Higher Secondary School, Mithirmala, Thrivananthapuram. She pursued bachelors in arts by correspondence and also she studied at Vedas college, Kallara for a while.
Ambika started her career as a child artist and later as main heroine at the age of 16 in 1979 and acted in more than 200 South Indian films. Her career as a heroine started with the Malayalam movie Seetha, which only released very late in her career. But with films such as Neelathaamara (which was made again in 2009) and Lejjavathi, she became a busy actress within a few years not only in Malayalam, but also in Tamil and Kannada.[8]
K. Bhagyaraj introduced Ambika in his movie Antha Ezhu Naatkal. She has been acted alongside Kamal Hassan and Rajinikanth in many movies and appeared in glamorous roles in movies such as Kaakki Sattai, Vikram, Kadhal Parisu, Padikkadhavan and Maaveeran. Most of her films have been with actors such as Rajinikanth, Shankar, Mohanlal, Ambarish, Vishnuvardhan, Rajkumar, Mammootty and Vijayakanth.[9]
She had a very successful career in Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam movies throughout the 1980s. In Tamil and Malayalam, she took on a few bold roles that showcased her versatility and talent. In Kannada, however, she appeared in many roles and songs that were characteristic by being erotic yet understated. Her hot rain songs with Vishnuvardhan are shown frequently on the TV program Midnight Masala and are considered groundbreaking in terms of being bold, stunning and revealing in an otherwise conservative industry.[10]
In Tamil, Ambika shot to fame with the movie Kakki Chattai. In the zenith of her career she was paired in the same movie with her sister Radha in Kadhal Parisu, where both actresses demonstrated their acting prowess by taking on roles of two young, beautiful sisters, who had strong, yet conflicting personalities.
After she got divorced, she returned to India from U.S later in 1997 and started acting again in films such as Periyamanushan, with Sathyaraj in a glamorous role, Maa Naanaki Pelli in Telugu and with Krishnam Raju and Simmadamari in Kannada. She acted as heroine in Vikaraman’s project Mariyathai, in which Vijayakanth acted in father and son roles along with Meena and Meera Jasmin. She acted in Malayalam films such as Angel John with Mohanlal, Thanthonni and Sadgamaya and is currently[when?] more active doing TV serials.[11]
She has acted in many advertisements. She is a designer too. She has judged many reality shows also. In a film called Medulla Oblangatta (2014) she has done lyrics work too.
In order of languages in which she acted the most to least number of films.
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2015 | She Taxi | Annamma | |
2015 | Mili | Mercey | |
2014 | Aamayum Muyalum | Kadambari | |
2014 | To Noora with Love | Khadeeja | |
2014 | Polytechnic | Pauly's mother | |
2012 | Yakshi – Faithfully Yours | Vishnu's mother | |
2011 | Lavakumar 1984 | - | |
2011 | Ponnu Kondoru Aalroopam | - | |
2011 | Naayika | Herself | Archive footage/Uncredited cameo |
2010 | Sadgamaya | Gauri Sudhakaran | |
2010 | Thanthonni | Kathreena | |
2009 | Angel John | Mary | |
2009 | Kana Kanmani | Doctor | |
2009 | Vairam: Fight for Justice | Judge | |
2009 | The Trigger | ||
2007 | Hareendran Oru Nishkalankan | Hareendran's mother | |
2006 | Arunam | ||
2005 | Annorikkal | Karthu | |
2005 | Pandippada | Mallika | |
2005 | Kalyana Kurimanam | Subhadra | |
2005 | Ben Johnson | Pathrose's wife | |
2004 | Koottu | Vishwambharan's wife | |
2001 | Dubai | ||
2000 | Sathyam Sivam Sundaram | Nandhini | |
2000 | Swayamvara Panthal | Latha | |
2000 | Varnakkazchchakal | Bhagyalakshmi | |
1999 | Udayapuram Sulthan | Malavika | |
1999 | Niram | Baby | |
1997 | Snehasindooram | Uma | |
1992 | Sabarimalayil Thankasooryodayam | ||
1989 | Adhipan | ||
1989 | Brahmasthram | ||
1988 | Pattanapravesham | Shobha | |
1988 | Manasaputhri | ||
1988 | Kudumbapuranam | Geetha | |
1988 | Kakkothikkavile Appooppan Thaadikal | Valsala | |
1988 | Ayitham | Bhama | |
1987 | Irupatham Noottandu | Aswathy Varma | |
1987 | Vilambaram | Sheela | |
1987 | Nirabhedangal | Maya | |
1987 | Vazhiyorakkazhchakal | Sridevi | |
1987 | Ezhuthapurangal | Vimala Jacob | |
1987 | Swathi Thirunal | Narayani Pillai Kochamma | |
1986 | Rajavinte Makan | Nancy | |
1986 | Malarum Kiliyum | Thulasi | |
1986 | Moonnu Masangalkku Munpu | Nirmala | |
1986 | Chekeranoru Chilla | Lathika Menon (Lallu) | |
1986 | Thidambu | - | |
1985 | Archana Aaradhana | Archana | |
1985 | Iniyum Kadha Thudarum | Mary | |
1985 | Ore Raktham | ||
1985 | Agniyasthram | ||
1985 | Oru Nokku Kaanan | Maya | |
1985 | Puzhayozhukum Vazhi | Rema | |
1984 | Oru Sumangaliyude Katha | Yamuna | |
1984 | Kalkki | ||
1984 | Ente Gramam | ||
1983 | Sandhyakku Virija Poovu | Priya | |
1983 | Enikku Vishakunnu | Shantha | |
1983 | Adyathe Anuragam | Shyamala | |
1983 | Asthi | Priyamvada | |
1983 | Nizhal Moodiya Nirangal | Molamma | |
1983 | Marakkillorikkalum | Suma | |
1983 | Theeram Thedunna Thira | - | |
1983 | Eettappuli | Padmavathi | |
1983 | Kaathirunna Naal | ||
1983 | Father Damien | ||
1982 | Anuraagakkodathi | Susheela | |
1982 | Dheera | - | |
1982 | Mukhangal | ||
1982 | Sharam | Sindhu | |
1982 | Ethiraalikal | Thulasi | |
1982 | Kelkatha Shabdam | Jayanthi | |
1982 | Olangal | Rita | |
1982 | Mylanchi | Shahitha | |
1982 | Pooviriyum Pulari | Renuka | |
1981 | Enne Snehikkoo Enne Maathram | ||
1981 | Swarangal Swapnagal | Latha | |
1981 | Thaaraavu | Akka | |
1981 | Njan Ninne Marakkilla | ||
1981 | Sambhavam | Radha | |
1981 | Maniyan Pillai Athava Maniyan Pillai | Kamalam | |
1981 | Guha | Devu | |
1981 | Asthamikkatha Pakalukal | Raji | |
1981 | Prema Geethangal | Geetha Kumari | |
1981 | Archana Teacher | Bharathi | |
1981 | Veshangal | ||
1981 | Chamayam | ||
1980 | Dooram Arike | - | |
1980 | Puzha | - | |
1980 | Eden Thottam | Usha | |
1980 | Aagamanam | Seetha | |
1980 | Vaiki Vanna Vasantham | Sheeba | |
1980 | Swantham Enna Padam | Priya | |
1980 | Anthappuram | Usha | |
1980 | Meen | Roselin | |
1980 | Ammayum Makalum | Radha | |
1980 | Kaavalmaadam | Malli | |
1980 | Ithile Vannavar | Bindu | |
1980 | Sathyam | Seetha | |
1980 | Angaadi | Ayisha | |
1980 | Aniyaatha Valakal | Sujatha | |
1980 | Ishtamaanu Pakshe | Nandinikutty | |
1980 | Theekkadal | Sumam | |
1980 | Akalangalil Abhayam | Yamuna | |
1980 | Seetha | Seetha | |
1980 | Theeram Thedunnavar | ||
1979 | Edavazhiyile Poocha Minda Poocha | Shyamala | |
1979 | Maamaankam | Manipennu | |
1979 | Prabhaathasandhya | Mini | |
1979 | Pratheeksha | ||
1979 | Neeyo Njaano | Geetha | |
1979 | Enikku Njaan Swantham | Geetha | |
1979 | Thuramukham | Rosi | |
1979 | Agniparvatham | Vimala | |
1979 | Raajaveedhi | ||
1979 | Veerabhadran | ||
1979 | Krishnapparunthu | ||
1979 | Lajjaavathi | Radha | |
1979 | Ajnaatha Theerangal | Chithra | |
1979 | Neelathamara | Kunjimalu | |
1978 | Asthamayam | Guest Role | |
1978 | Samayamaayilla Polum | Child artist | |
1978 | Aval Viswasthayaayirunnu | Child artist | |
1977 | Vidarunna Mottukal | Sumam | Child artist |
1977 | Dheerasameere Yamunaatheere | Child artist | |
1977 | Taxi Driver | Child artist | |
1976 | Chottanikkara Amma | Child artist |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Ennama Katha Vudranunga | ||
2015 | Idhu Enna Maayam | Arun's Mother | |
2014 | Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe | ||
2014 | Jigarthanda | Kayalvizhi's Mother | |
2012 | Ullam | ||
2011 | Avan Ivan | Maryamma | |
2010 | Uthama Puthiran | Sivakaami | |
2009 | Mariyadhai | Alamelu Annamalai | |
2007 | Vel | Vel's adoptive mother | |
2005 | Mazhai | Shailaja's Mother | |
2005 | Kaatrulla Varai | ||
2004 | Super Da | ||
2003 | Ottran | Sudha's Mother | |
2002 | Alli Arjuna | Savithri's Mother | |
2001 | Piriyadha Varam Vendum | Pushpa | |
2000 | Vallarasu | Anjali's mother | |
2000 | Magalirkaga | 'Head Constable' Panchavarnam | |
2000 | Simmasanam | Sathyamurthy's Wife | |
1999 | Suyamvaram | wedding guest | |
1999 | Amarkalam | Mohana's mother | |
1999 | Time | ||
1999 | Pooparika Varugirom | ||
1999 | Jodi | Sneha Varadharajan | |
1999 | Anantha Poongathe | ||
1999 | Poovellam Kettuppar | Surya's Mother | |
1999 | Iraniyan | ||
1999 | Kodiesvaran | ||
1999 | Uyirodu Uyiraga | ||
1998 | Unnidathil Ennai Koduthen | ||
1998 | Sandhippoma | ||
1998 | Kaadhal Kavidhai | Vishwa's Mother | |
1997 | Arunachalam | Meenakshi | |
1997 | Periya Manushan | Sivagami | |
1989 | Dravidan | ||
1988 | Oruvar Vaazhum Aalayam | ||
1988 | Kan Simittum Neram | Lakshmi | |
1988 | Ganam Courtar Avargaley | ||
1988 | Rendum Rendum Aindhu | ||
1987 | Ivargal Varungala Thoongal | ||
1987 | Aalappirandhavan | - | |
1987 | Nalla Pambu | ||
1987 | Mupperum Deviyar | ||
1987 | Kadhal Parisu | Malini | |
1987 | Makkal En Pakkam | Radha | |
1987 | Chinna Kuyil Paaduthu | ||
1987 | Anjatha Singam | ||
1987 | Muthukkal Moondru | ||
1987 | Annanagar Mudhal Theru | ||
1987 | Velundu Vinaiyillai | ||
1986 | Maaveeran | ||
1986 | Rasigan Oru Rasigai | ||
1986 | Raja Nee Vaazhga | ||
1986 | Thazhuvatha Kaigal | - | |
1986 | Manakanakku | ||
1986 | Isai Paadum Thendral | - | |
1986 | Karpoora Deepam | ||
1986 | Kanmaniye Pesu | ||
1986 | Naanum Oru Thozhilali | ||
1986 | Oruvar Vazhum Alayam | ||
1986 | Vikram | Vikram's Wife | |
1986 | Nermai | ||
1986 | Mr. Bharath | ||
1985 | Padikathavan | ||
1985 | Thoongatha Kannondru Ondru | ||
1985 | Raja Rishi | ||
1985 | Unakkaga Oru Roja | ||
1985 | Puthiya Theerppu | - | |
1985 | Thandanai | ||
1985 | Karuppu Chattaikaran | ||
1985 | Arthamulla Aasaigal | ||
1985 | Idaya Kovil | Gauri | |
1985 | Sri Raghavendrar | Aparajita | |
1985 | Aval Potta Kolam | ||
1985 | Engal Kural | Guest appearance | |
1985 | Uyarndha Ullam | Geetha | |
1985 | Puthiya Sagaptham | Uma | |
1985 | Naan Sigappu Manithan | Uma | |
1985 | Kaakki Sattai | Uma | |
1985 | Naagam | - | |
1984 | Thaarasu | ||
1984 | Nerupukkul Eeram | ||
1984 | Vaazhkai | ||
1984 | Irumbu Kaigal | ||
1984 | Pournami Alaigal | ||
1984 | Pei Veedu | ||
1984 | Ambigai Neril Vanthaal | ||
1984 | Thaalithanam | ||
1984 | Kanmaniye Pesu | ||
1984 | Anbulla Rajinikanth | Mother of Rosy | |
1984 | Neethikku Oru Penn | ||
1984 | Naan Paadum Paadal | ||
1984 | Thangamadi Thangam | ||
1984 | Vengaiyin Mainthan | ||
1984 | Thiruppam | ||
1983 | Vellai Roja | ||
1983 | Raagangal Maaruvathillai | ||
1983 | Soorapuli | ||
1983 | Thambathyam | ||
1983 | Thalaimagan | ||
1983 | Jothi | - | |
1983 | Garuda Saukiyama | ||
1982 | Chinnan Chirusugal | ||
1982 | Idhayam Pesugirathu | ||
1982 | Vazhvey Maayam | Sandhiya | |
1982 | Enkeyo Ketta Kural | Ponni (1st wife) | |
1982 | Sagalakala Vallavan | Geetha | |
1982 | Theerpugal Thiruththapadalam | Radha | |
1982 | Kadal Meengal | ||
1981 | Antha Ezhu Naatkal | Vasanthi | |
1981 | Tharayil Vaazhum Meenkal | ||
1980 | Tharayil Pootha Malar | ||
1979 | Sakkalathi |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1981 | Sri Yediyuru Siddalingeshwara | ||
1982 | Garuda Rekhe | ||
1982 | Chalisuva Modagalu | Sheela | |
1983 | Avala Neralu | ||
1983 | Chakravyuha | Asha | |
1983 | Gayathri Maduve | ||
1983 | Eradu Nakshatragalu | ||
1983 | Bhakta Prahlada | ||
1983 | Hasida Hebbuli | ||
1984 | Naane Raja | ||
1984 | Mooru Janma | ||
1984 | Pralayanthaka | Special appearance | |
1984 | Apoorva Sangama | ||
1984 | Indina Bharatha | ||
1985 | Chaduranga | ||
1986 | Asambhava | ||
1986 | Digvijaya | Dual role | |
1986 | Shubha Milana | ||
1986 | Bete | ||
1986 | Sathkara | ||
1987 | Bazar Bheema | ||
1987 | Jeevana Jyothi | ||
1987 | Athiratha Maharatha | ||
1988 | Dharmaathma | ||
1988 | Kirathaka | ||
1989 | Hongkongnalli Agent Amar | ||
1997 | Simhada Mari | ||
1999 | Janumadatha | ||
2000 | Kanasugara | ||
2002 | Nagarahavu | ||
2002 | Nandhi | Nandhi's mother | |
2002 | Manasella Neene | ||
2003 | Vijayasimha |
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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1981 | Addala Meda | - | |
1981 | Viswaroopam | - | |
1981 | Prema Mandiram | - | |
1981 | Nayudu Gari Abbai | Madhavi | |
1983 | Rajkumar | - | |
1984 | Dongalu Baboi Dongalu | Swarajyam | |
1997 | Maa Nannaki Pelli | Shravani | |
1998 | Kodukulu | - | |
2005 | Slokam | - | |
2006 | Manasu Palike Mouna Raagam | - |
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