Reeja Johnson,[1][2] better known by her stage name Mallika, is a former Indian actress, who has mainly appeared in Malayalam and Tamil films.
Career
After debuting in the Malayalam film Nizhalkuthu (2002),[3] she played a significant role in Cheran's Autograph, following which she played supporting roles in several Tamil films. She later went on to play in a tele-serial called Anjali. She won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Autograph.[4] In 2012, she won a Special Mention from the Jury at the 59th National Film Awards for her performance in the film, Byari, the first feature film made in Beary language.
Personal life
Mallika is born to Johnson and Reetha at Thrissur, Kerala.[5]
Awards
- 2004 : Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress -Autograph [6]
- 2012 : National Film Awards Special Mention from the Jury - Byari [7]
- 2013 : Kerala Film Critics Association Awards - Second Best Actress - Various Movies[8]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nizhalkuthu | Mallika | Malayalam | |
| 2004 | Autograph | Kamala | Tamil | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil |
| 2004 | Mahanadigan | Devaki | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Naa Autograph | Vimala | Telugu | |
| 2004 | Nerkku Nere | Janu | Malayalam | |
| 2005 | Thirupaachi | Karpagam | Tamil | Nominated - Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil |
| 2005 | Kundakka Mandakka | Kavitha | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Thirupathi | Nurse Vasanthi | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Unakkum Enakkum | Valli | Tamil | |
| 2006 | Odahuttidavalu | Puttalakshmi | Kannada | |
| 2008 | Thotta | Gauri | Tamil | |
| 2010 | Ammanilavu | Neeraja | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Priyappetta Nattukare | Ambily | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Koratty Pattanam Railway Gate | Annie | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Snehaveedu | Shanthi | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Indian Rupee | Saji | Malayalam | |
| 2011 | Byari | Nadira | Beary | National Film Award – Special Mention (feature film) |
| 2012 | No. 66 Madhura Bus | Bhavayami | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Mr. Marumakan | Rohini | Malayalam | |
| 2012 | Ozhimuri | Meeenakshi Pillai | Malayalam | Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role |
| 2012 | Puthiya Theerangal | Pushppa | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Chennaiyil Oru Naal | Satyamoorthi's wife | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Ginger | Devika | Malayalam | |
| 2013 | Kathaveedu | Jameela | Malayalam | Kerala Film Critics Association Awards for Second Best Actress[9] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Channel | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 - 2008 | Anjali | Anjali | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2008 | Thiruvizhaiyadal | Gunavathy | Sun TV | Tamil |
| 2023 | Oor Mariyathai | Meera | Sun TV | Tamil |
References
- ^ "Reel Talk - Reeja too busy". Archived from the original on 23 July 2009. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ "Mallika and coconuts - Tamil Movie News". Archived from the original on 18 July 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2011.
- ^ "rediff.com, Movies: Adoor". Rediff.com.
- ^ "Simple narrative style gets "Autograph" a National Award". The Hindu. 14 July 2005.
- ^ "മല്ലികയ്ക്ക് നായകനെ വേണം". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 17 December 2013. Retrieved 17 December 2013.
- ^ "Filmfare awards for South India - Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam & Kannada - Telugu Cinema". www.idlebrain.com.
- ^ "59th National Film Awards for the Year 2011 Announced". Press Information Bureau (PIB), India. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
- ^ "'Drishyam' Bags Kerala Film Critics Association Awards". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- ^ "'Drishyam' Bags Kerala Film Critics Association Awards". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
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