Lissy
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 3, 1967
- Birthplace
- Kochi, Kerala, India
Lissy is a prominent Indian actress who left an indelible mark on South Indian cinema, particularly during the golden era of Malayalam commercial film in the 1980s and early 1990s. Born on February 3, 1967, in Ernakulam, Kerala, she entered the film industry at the young age of 15, debuting in the 1982 film Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam. Known for her exceptional charm and impeccable comic timing, she quickly became a staple of commercial cinema, acting in over 100 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Her career is celebrated for her frequent collaborations with legendary director Priyadarshan and superstar Mohanlal in landmark comedies and dramas like Boeing Boeing, Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu, Thalavattam, and Chithram, as well as her appearance in the iconic investigative thriller Oru CBI Diary Kurippu. At the peak of her career, she married director Priyadarshan in 1990 and chose to step away from the silver screen to focus on her family, adopting the name Lakshmi. The couple raised two children who are now active in the film industry: successful contemporary actress Kalyani Priyadarshan and VFX filmmaker Sidharth Priyadarshan. After a massive 27-year hiatus, she made a graceful return to acting with the 2018 Telugu film Chal Mohan Ranga, proving her enduring legacy and timeless connection to South Indian cinema.
Filmography
Chal Mohan Ranga 2018
as Megha's mother
Kakkakuyil 2001
Producer
- May Dhinam
May Dhinam 1991
Actor
- Aathma Bandham
Aathma Bandham 1991
as Shailaja
- Doshi Nirdoshi
Doshi Nirdoshi 1990
as Anuradha
Kuttettan 1990
as Revathi
- Magaadu
Magaadu 1990
as Swetha
Mindapoochakku Kalyanam 1990
as Mini
- Pagalil Pournami
Pagalil Pournami 1990
as Jaya
20va Sathabdam 1990
as Rani
News 1989
as Jolly
Nair Saab 1989
as Parvathi
Vadakkunokkiyantram 1989
as Sarala
Adikkurippu 1989
as Bhaskara Pillai's Sister
- Ammavanu Pattiya Amali
Ammavanu Pattiya Amali 1989
as Sulochana
Douthyam 1989
as Lisa
Njangalude Kochu Doctor 1989
as Alice
Charithram 1989
as Renu
Rugmini 1989
Actor
- Aattinakkare
Aattinakkare 1989
as Soumya
- Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas
Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas 1988
as Sridevi
Chithram 1988
as Revathy
Vellanakalude Naadu 1988
as Deepa
August 1 1988
as Thief
- Manasukkul Mathappu
Manasukkul Mathappu 1988
as Anita
Manu Uncle 1988
as Uma
Oru Muthassi Katha 1988
as Thresia
Oru CBI Diary Kurippu 1988
as Omana
Nalkkavala 1987
as Mercy
Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal 1987
as Rani
Cheppu 1987
as Mini
Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham 1987
as Anitha Mathew
Sarvakalashala 1987
as Jyothi
Adimakal Udamakal 1987
as Raji
Neeyethra Dhanya 1987
as Laila John
Ananda Aradhanai 1987
as Kavitha
- Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku
Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku 1987
as Bindu
- Ennu Nathante Nimmi
Ennu Nathante Nimmi 1986
as Reena
- Ilanjippookkal
Ilanjippookkal 1986
Actor
- Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum
Aval Kaathirunnu Avanum 1986
Actor
Rakkuyilin Ragasadassil 1986
Actor
Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi 1986
as Indira
Thalavattam 1986
as Anitha
Geetham 1986
as Herself
- Ice Cream
Ice Cream 1986
as Rekha Menon
Mizhineerppoovukal 1986
as Sofia
Pappan Priyappetta Pappan 1986
as Sarina
Revathikkoru Pavakkutty 1986
as Revathi Menon
- Iniyum Kurukshetrum
Iniyum Kurukshetrum 1986
as Ammini
Hello My Dear Wrong Number 1986
as Sunitha Menon / Annie Abraham
Vikram 1986
as Preethi
- Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu
Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu 1986
Actor
Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu 1986
as Shobha
Dheem Tharikida Thom 1986
as Rohini
Kathodu Kathoram 1985
as Theresa
Puli Varunne Puli 1985
as Subhashini
- Aa Neram Alppa Dooram
Aa Neram Alppa Dooram 1985
as Valsala
Nirakkoottu 1985
as Dr. Suma
Boeing Boeing 1985
as Eleena
Angadikkappurathu 1985
as Rathi
Ayanam 1985
as Lizy
Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil 1985
as Meenakshi
Aram + Aram = Kinnaram 1985
Actor
Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya 1985
as Sridevi
- Onningu Vannengil
Onningu Vannengil 1985
as Priya Menon
Mutharamkunnu P.O. 1985
as K. P. Amminikutty
Thammil Thammil 1985
as Cameo
Punnaram Cholli Cholli 1985
as Student doctor
- Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla
Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla 1984
as Bindu
Aduthaduthu 1984
as Rema S. Nair
Parannu Parannu Parannu 1984
as Sudha
Kaliyil Alpam Karyam 1984
as Kalpana
Athirathram 1984
as Cicily
Odaruthammava Aalariyam 1984
as Minu
Prasnam Gurutharam 1983
Actor
Asthram 1983
as Lilly
Sesham Kazhchayil 1983
as Receptionist
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