| Name | Manju Pillai |
| Age/DOB | 49 (November 17, 1975) |
| Known For | Actress #Home (Mollywood) |
| Marital Status | Divorcee |
| Family | Husband: Mukundan, Sujith Vaassudev Children: Daya Sujith (Daughter) Father: Narayana Pillai Mother: Saraswathy Amma Siblings: 2 |
| Education | Graduated at Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum |
| Native | Kottayam, Kerala, India |
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Manju Pillai is a Malayalam actress who is known for her films like #Home, Janathipathyam, Ravanaprabhu, and Mr. Butler. She also played a prominent role in Tamil films like Snegithiye and Manmadhan Ambu. Manju also appeared in Malayalam soap operas like Smarakasilakal, Nirmalyam, Women’s Club, Kavyanjali, and more. She played a prominent role in Nivin Pauly’s Malayalee From India movie. In 2024, Manju Pillai made the headlines when she announced her divorce after 24 long years of relationship with cinematographer Sujith Vaasaudev.
Did You Know?
- Manju is the granddaughter of Mollywood actor SP Pillai.
- She won several awards for her compelling contribution to the Malayalam film and Television industries.
- Her Instagram account has over 279K followers (as of April 2024).
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Sabarimalayil Thanka Sooryodayam | Chandran Pillai's daughter |
| 1993 | Golanthara Vartha | Lekha's neighbor |
| 1994 | Galileo | |
| 1995 | Mazhayethum Munpe | Anjana |
| 1996 | Kaathil Oru Kinnaram | Usha |
| 1996 | Excuse Me Ethu Collegila | Gayathri |
| 1997 | Irattakuttikalude Achan | Indira |
| 1997 | Janathipathyam | Mrs.Thirumulpadu |
| 1997 | Guru Sishyan | Sarasu |
| 1997 | Nee Varuvolam | Santha |
| 1997 | Raajathanthram | Shari |
| 1998 | Ayushman Bhava | Dance Teacher |
| 1998 | Kattathoru Penpoovu | Leela |
| 1999 | Njangal Santhushtaranu | Kamakshi |
| 2000 | Vinayapoorvam Vidhyaadharan | Rexy |
| 2000 | Snegithiye | Police Constable |
| 2000 | Swayamvara Panthal | Seema |
| 2000 | Mister Butler | Anandham |
| 2001 | Raavanaprabhu | Kumudam |
| 2007 | Naalu Pennungal | Chinnu Amma |
| 2007 | Raakilipattu | Police Constable |
| 2009 | Raamanam | Kadashi Paathu |
| 2010 | Manmadhan Ambu | Manju Kurup |
| 2011 | Teja Bhai & Family | Rathi Devi |
| 2013 | Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty | Herself |
| 2015 | Kaliyachan | Kunjiraman's mother |
| 2015 | Love 24x7 | Jessica Moses |
| 2015 | Ammakkoru Tharattu | |
| 2016 | James & Alice | Advocate Rohini |
| 2018 | Autorsha | Herself |
| 2018 | Nithyaharitha Nayakan | Omana |
| 2021 | Home | Kuttiyamma |
| 2021 | Kolaambi | Lawyer |
| 2022 | Headmaster | Teacher's wife |
| 2022 | Jaya Jaya Jaya Jaya Hey | Court Judge |
| 2022 | The Teacher | Kalyani |
| 2023 | Oh My Darling | Meritta |
| 2023 | Higuita | |
| 2023 | Falimy | Rema |
| 2024 | Vivekanandan Viralanu | |
| 2024 | Malayalee from India | Suma |
Other Works
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Keralam Gathi Mattum | Herself | Music video |
| 2020 | Lockdown Bros | Manju aunty | Web Series |
| 2021 | DK | Annie | Short film |
| 2021 | Ohm Sthuthiyayi Erikatte | Jessy's sister | Web Series |
| 2022 | My Life My Choice | Herself | Special video |
Television
Serials
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Madhavi Naadu Vaanidum Kalam | Madhavi | Kaumudy TV |
| 2016 | Marimayam | Mohanavally | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2012–2023 | Thatteem Mutteem | Mohanavally | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2011-2012 | Manassu Parayunna Karyangal | Annapurna/ Thalaivi | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2011-2012 | Pattukallude Pattu | Sindhu | Surya TV |
| Kudumbapuranam | Shari | Jaihind TV | |
| 2009-2010 | Mazhayariyathe | Surya TV | |
| Smarakasilakal | Pathu | DD Malayalam | |
| 2009 | Devimahathmyam | Devika | Asianet |
| 2008 | Nirmalyam | Sethulakshmi | Asianet |
| 2005 | Indhumukhi Chandramathi | Indhumukhi | Surya TV |
| 2007-2008 | Sanamanassulavarkku Samadhanam | Asianet | |
| 2007 | Prayaanam | Surya TV | |
| 2007 | Women's Club | ||
| 2009-2010 | Katha Parayum Kavyanjali | Pavizham | Surya TV |
| 2006 | Sathi Leelavathi | Leelavathi | Amrita TV |
| 2006 | Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham | Asianet | |
| 2004-2005 | Koodum Thedi | Asianet | |
| 2004-2005 | Kavyanjali | Pavizham | Surya TV |
| 2004-2005 | Life Is Beautiful | Sulochana Vishwanathan (Sulu) | Asianet |
| 2003 | Instant Padam | Sulochana | Kairali TV |
| 2002-2004 | Chila Kudumba Chitrangal | Sulochana Vishwanathan (Sulu) | Kairali TV |
| 2002 | Sooryakanthi | DD Malayalam | |
| 2003 | Sathyavum Mithyayum | DD Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Devaranjini | Devaranjini | DD Malayalam |
| 2001 | Sethuvinte Kadhakal | Lakshmi | DD Malayalam |
| 2001 | Sundharanmarum Sundharikallum | DD Malayalam | |
| 2000 | Thali | Hema | Surya TV |
| 1998-1999 | Sthree | auto baby | Asianet |
| 1997 | Marannam Dhurbhalam | DD Malayalam | |
| Rareeram | DD Malayalam | ||
| Veendum Chila Veetukaryangal | DD Malayalam | ||
| Eka Tharakam | DD Malayalam | ||
| 1995 | Seemanthanam | DD Malayalam | |
| Marubhoomiyil Pookkalam | DD Malayalam | ||
| 1994 | Scooter | DD Malayalam | |
| Murappennu | DD Malayalam | ||
| Thamarakuzhali | Lakshmi | DD Malayalam | |
| Soumini | DD Malayalam | ||
| Koodum Thedi | |||
| Thathamme Poocha Poocha |
TV Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Vodafone Comedy Stars | Judge | Asianet |
| 2010 | Super Dupe | Judge | Amrita TV |
| 2012 | Comedy Festival | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2012 | Veruthe Alla Bharya | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2013 | Kinginikoottam | Host | Asianet Plus |
| 2013-2015 | Pokkiri Peekkiri | Host | Asianet Plus |
| 2015 | Thani Nadan | Presenter | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2016 | Laughing Villa | House owners wife | Surya TV |
| 2016 | D3 - D 4 Dance | Mentor | Surya TV |
| 2017 | Malayali Veetamma | Judge | Flowers TV |
| 2017 | Grand Magical Circus | Judge | Kaumudy TV |
| 2018 | Comedy Stars Plus | Judge | Asianet Plus |
| 2018 | Comedy Utsavam | Judge | Flowers TV |
| 2018 | Super Dupe 2 | Judge | Flowers TV |
| 2018 | Mimicry Mahamela | Mentor | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2018 | Tamar Padar | Mentor | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2020 | Ruchimelam | Presenter | ACV |
| 2020-2021 | Comedy Stars | Judge | Asianet |
| 2021 | Udan Panam 3. 0 | Contestant | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2021 | Midumudukki | Judge | Flowers TV |
| 2021–present | Oru Chiri Iru Chiri Bumper Chiri | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2021 | Atham Pathu Ruchi 2021 | Presenter | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2021 | Red Carpet | Mentor | Amrita TV |
| 2021–2022 | Bumper Chiri Agosham | Judge | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2022 | Panam Tharum Padam | Contestant | Mazhavil Manorama |
Advertisements
- Mazhavil Manorama
- Mazhavil FM
- Samson & Samson Lifestyle
- Maa Washing Powder
- Mahilaratnam Magazine
- Asian Paints Ultima Protek
Awards
Kerala State Television Awards
- 2001 – Best Supporting Actress
- 2002 – Best Supporting Actress
Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
- 2022 – Best Second Actress
Flowers TV Awards
- 2017 – Best Comedian
FRAME Journalism Awards
- 2009 – Best Comedian
Reporter TV Awards
- 2021 – Best Supporting Actress – Home
Other Awards
- Good Knight Film and Business Awards 2017
- Janmabhoomi Television Awards – Best Female Comedian
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