Parvathi T

Parvathi Thrivikraman, professionally known as Maala Parvathi, is an Indian actress, who predominantly works in Malayalam cinema besides also appearing in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi films. She has also won several awards and recognitions for her work in cinema and theatre. Besides her acting career she is also a psychologist, advocate, television presenter and social worker.

Early life Parvathi was born in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, to Adv. C. V. Thrivikraman and Dr. K. Lalitha. After her schooling at the Carmel School, she did her pre-degree at All Saints College in Thiruvananthapuram and was the university union councillor.

Thereafter, she pursued her bachelor's degree in Psychology from the Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram. During this time, she became the union chairperson of the college and was also the campus coordinator for SPIC MACAY. She then did her master's and M.Phil. in psychology from the University of Kerala and LL.B. from Kerala Law Academy Law College, Thiruvananthapuram.

Career Parvathi began her career as a television presenter from 1994 for popular TV shows of Asianet's Ulkazhcha, Nammal Thammil and its first live morning show Suprabhatham, that ran from 1997 to 2000. Parvathi ventured into acting in 2007 with the film Time, directed by Shaji Kailas. Since then, she has worked in more than 100 films across various languages. Her performances has gauged her several accolades including the prestigious Ramu Kariat Award, JFW Award etc. to name a few. Besides Cinema, she works in theatre and has worked in international productions including The Lady from the Sea which featured in World Theatre Festival 2012, OZ Festival, Bharat Rang Mahotsav, Ibsen Festival. Bhagavathajjugam – 2011 – Directed by M. G. Jyothish Lesson – 2011 – Directed by M. G. Jyothish Various festivals, including World Theatre Festival 2012, OZ festival, Bhart Rang Mahothsav, Ibsen Festival

Personal life Parvathi is married to Satheesan Balan on 9 December 1991, who works with C-DIT, Government of Kerala. They have a son Ananthakrishnan.

Filmography

As actress Malayalam films + List of Parvathi T. Malayalam film acting credits Year Title Role Notes 1987 Oru Maymasa Pulariyil Shakeela 2007 Time Mary Thomas 2008 Thalappavu Interviewer 2009 Neelathamara Older Kunjimalu Paleri Manikyam Mary Kurien 2010 Apoorvaragam Reetha Pramani Annie Teacher 2011 The Train Meera's mother Bangkok Summer Doctor Orma Mathram Namukku Parkkan Nirmala 2012 Ayalum Njanum Thammil D.M.O Bavuttiyude Namathil Ramala Thatha Kalikaalam Dr. Shoshamma Kuriyan 2013 Kanyaka Talkies Maria Vedivazhipadu Padma Natholi Oru Cheriya Meenalla Preman's mother Buddy Interviewer Immanuel Client 2014 Njan Veluthedath Meenakshi Munnariyippu Mamma Om Shanthi Oshaana Principal, Rosamma PV Namboothiri Yuvav @ 43 Sree Devi Konthayum Poonoolum Lekha Pranayakatha Vanaja 100 Degree Celsius Adv. Rani Varma Beware of Dogs Radhika Lal Bahadur Shastri Sree Lal's Mother Tamaar Padaar Activist Sandhya Sumesh 2015 Oru Vadakkan Selfie Daisy's Mother Kaattum Mazhayum Razia Loham Flight passenger Salt Mango Tree School Principal Upakadha 2016 Pavada Mother Superior Action Hero Biju Molly Leela Padmini Mohavalayam Elizabeth Mazhaneerthullikal Mother Karinkunnam 6's Doctor Pinneyum Interviewer Dum Annamma Vaakku Umma Girls Teacher Kuppivala Rosamma Paathi Kalyani 8119 Miles Mamma Swapnarajyam Bindu 2017 Thrissivaperoor Kliptham Mini chechi Take Off Shaheed's mother Comrade in America Mary Godha Anjaneya's mother Prakasan Madam 2018 Kala Viplavam Pranayam Jayan's mother Kalyanam Suma Purple Megha's mother Kinar Liya Rajeev Koode Lily Varathan Priya's mother Oru Kuprasidha Payyan Sreekumariyamma Vallikudilile Vellakkaran Aswathi's mother Pretham 2 Deepa Mathew 2019 Oru Caribbean Udayippu Rajalakshmi Janaadhipan Kshema Irupathiyonnaam Noottaandu Mother superior An International Local Story Nirmala Vaarikkuzhiyile Kolapathakam Vincent's mother Soothrakkaran Sreekuttan's mother Lucifer Doctor Ishq Radhamma And The Oscar Goes To... Khadeeja Pathinettam Padi Susan Abraham Palakkal Sachin Devika Ormayil Oru Sisiram Ramani Mohabbathin Kunjabdulla Umma/Alima Porinju Mariam Jose Susanna Brother's Day Basheer's wife Thelivu Omana Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 Sawdamini Lessons Kannan Nair's wife Kettyolaanu Ente Malakha Dr.Rosamma Happy Sardar Reeta Puzhikkadakan Thresyamma Mamangam Chirudevi & Chanthu Panikkar's mother 2020 Varky Dr. Ponnamma Paapam Cheyyathavar Kalleriyatte Grace Amma Kilometers and Kilometers Beena C U Soon Kevin's Amma 2021 Anugraheethan Antony Thankamani Cheraathukal Mother Superior Cold Case Padmaja Malik Philomena Marakkar: Lion of the Arabian Sea Samoothiri's Sister Kshanam 2022 Randu Sainabha Bheeshma Parvam Molly Salute A R Vijayalakshmi Kallan D'Souza Asha's mother Photo & voice only Padma Dr. Merlin Paappan Dr. Radhika Menon Ini Utharam Gayathri Vasudev The Teacher Dr. Varsha Shubhadinam Gold Other bride mother Kakkipada Revathi Adrishyam Purushothaman's wife Photo only 2023 Kallanum Bhagavathiyum Lakshmi Vellari Pattanam Minister Purusha Pretham Govt. Pleader Thaaram Theertha Koodaram Lakshmi RDX: Robert Dony Xavier Kunjumol Sesham Mike-il Fathima Catherine 2024 Palayam PC Abraham Ozler Dr. Annapoorneswari Vivekanandan Viralanu Savithri Teacher Secret Home Nadikar Herself Little Hearts Anita 2025 The Pet Detective Seema Jose Alula Mindiyum Paranjum Sanal's mother 2026 Shukran Prasanna teacher

Tamil films + List of Parvathi T. Tamil film acting credits Year Title Role Notes 2015 Idhu Enna Maayam Maya's mother 2016 Thiraikku Varadha Kathai Teacher Bilingual film 2018 Nimir Shenbaghavalli's mother Keni Liya Rajeev Bilingual film 2019 Game Over Dr. Reena Bilingual film 2021 Maara Paaru's mother 2022 FIR Praveena Begum Connect Healthcare worker 2023 Annapoorani: The Goddess of Food Farhaan's mother 2025 Aaryan Asha George Veera Dheera Sooran Ravi's wife Others Mother 2026 Thalaivar Thambi Thalaimaiyil Jeevarathnam's mother

Other language films

As a voice actor + List of Parvathi T. film voice acting credits Year Title Role 2006 Pakal Dubbed for Swetha Menon Notebook Dubbed for Jaya Murali 2008 Thirakadha Dubbed for Praveena 2009 I. G. – Inspector General Dubbed for Reshmi Boban 2022 K.G.F: Chapter 2 (Malayalam version) Dubbed for Malavika Avinash Sita Ramam (Malayalam version) Dubbed for Rohini

Short films + List of Parvathi T. short film credits Year Title Role 2016 Grace Villa Sally Grace Cologne Sheela 2018 Rekha Rekha Kuttichan Sr. Annie Amma Amma Yamunayude Nimishangal Yamuna Onnurungi Enittathu Pole Umma 2019 Njan? Raji 2020 Fresh Juice Umma Make Over Voice only 2023 Qabar Umma Orikkal Koodi Thressia

Web series + List of Parvathi T. web series credits Year Series Role Channel 2019 Menaka Rosie ManoramaMAX 2023 Priyapettavan Piyush Nirmala Karikku Masterpeace Aniamma Disney+ Hotstar 2024 Poacher Roshni Prime Video Porul Mary Karikku

Television

As host Ulkazhcha – Asianet – 50 episodes – 1994