Karthika

Sunanda Nair, better known by her stage name Karthika is an Indian actress who worked predominantly in Malayalam movies and a few Tamil movies. She was one of the popular lead Malayalam actresses during 1984-1988. She is well known for her portrayal of Charumathy in Nayakan (1987).

Nayakan (1987)

Velu Naicker, who witnesses the brutal murder of his father, kills a corrupt policeman and escapes to Mumbai, only to become a gangster.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mani Ratnam
CAST:  Kamal Haasan  •  Saranya Ponvannan  •  Janagaraj  •  Nassar

Velu Naicker, who witnesses the brutal murder of his father, kills a corrupt policeman and escapes to Mumbai, only to become a gangster.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Mani Ratnam
CAST:  Kamal Haasan  •  Saranya Ponvannan  •  Janagaraj  •  Nassar

Thalavattam (1986)

Vinod/Vinu (played by Mohanlal) is mentally ill and is hospitalized in the institution run by Dr. Ravindran ( M G Soman). Story progresses as Vinod recovers with the help of Dr. Savithri, Dr. Ravindran's daughter (Karthika) and Dr. Unnikrishnan (Nedumudi Venu) who ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Priyadarshan
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Lissy  •  Nedumudi Venu  •  M G Soman

Vinod/Vinu (played by Mohanlal) is mentally ill and is hospitalized in the institution run by Dr. Ravindran ( M G Soman). Story progresses as Vinod recovers with the help of Dr. Savithri, Dr. Ravindran's daughter (Karthika) and Dr. Unnikrishnan (Nedumudi Venu) who ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Priyadarshan
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Lissy  •  Nedumudi Venu  •  M G Soman

January Oru Orma (1987)

January Oru Orma is a 1987 Malayalam film directed by Joshi. The film stars Mohanlal, Karthika, Suresh Gopi and M. G. Soman in lead roles.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joshiy
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Karthika  •  Suresh Gopi  •  Jayabharathi

January Oru Orma is a 1987 Malayalam film directed by Joshi. The film stars Mohanlal, Karthika, Suresh Gopi and M. G. Soman in lead roles.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Joshiy
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Karthika  •  Suresh Gopi  •  Jayabharathi

Kariyilakkattu Pole (1986)

An investigating officer, Inspector Achuthankutty, suspects the involvement of three women while trying to find the culprit behind the murder of a popular director and writer.  (more)

DIRECTION:  P. Padmarajan
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Mammootty  •  Karthika  •  Unni Mary

An investigating officer, Inspector Achuthankutty, suspects the involvement of three women while trying to find the culprit behind the murder of a popular director and writer.  (more)

DIRECTION:  P. Padmarajan
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Mammootty  •  Karthika  •  Unni Mary

Poovizhi Vasalile (1987)

Jeeva, an alcoholic who is deeply scarred by the death of his family, adopts a young boy with hearing and speech difficulties. The boy, who has seen the killers of his murdered mother, is in danger.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Fazil
CAST:  Sathyaraj  •  Sujitha  •  Raghuvaran  •  Karthika

Jeeva, an alcoholic who is deeply scarred by the death of his family, adopts a young boy with hearing and speech difficulties. The boy, who has seen the killers of his murdered mother, is in danger.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Fazil
CAST:  Sathyaraj  •  Sujitha  •  Raghuvaran  •  Karthika

Adiverukal (1986)

Balakrishnan owns an elephant and is very fond of it. His mother sells it in order to find money to secure the job of a lecturer for Balakrishnan which devastates him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  P. Anil
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Karthika  •  Mukesh  •  Kuthiravattam Pappu

Balakrishnan owns an elephant and is very fond of it. His mother sells it in order to find money to secure the job of a lecturer for Balakrishnan which devastates him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  P. Anil
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Karthika  •  Mukesh  •  Kuthiravattam Pappu

Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam (1986)

The only way Gopalakrishnan can escape from certain bankruptcy is to sell the property he owns in the city and use the proceeds to settle his debts. To do that, he has to evict his tenants from there first. Unfortunate for him, his tenant is the feisty Meera and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sathyan Anthikad
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Karthika  •  Sreenivasan  •  KPAC Lalitha

The only way Gopalakrishnan can escape from certain bankruptcy is to sell the property he owns in the city and use the proceeds to settle his debts. To do that, he has to evict his tenants from there first. Unfortunate for him, his tenant is the feisty Meera and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sathyan Anthikad
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Karthika  •  Sreenivasan  •  KPAC Lalitha

Unnikale Oru Kadha Parayam (1987)

The story of an orphan Aby Abraham who takes care of street kids and orphans like him. They earn a livelihood by performing street acts. When he meets Annie Mol and both fall in love with each other, Aby’s life changes forever.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kamal
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Karthika  •  Thilakan  •  Innocent

The story of an orphan Aby Abraham who takes care of street kids and orphans like him. They earn a livelihood by performing street acts. When he meets Annie Mol and both fall in love with each other, Aby’s life changes forever.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Kamal
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Karthika  •  Thilakan  •  Innocent

The Migratory Bird Never Cries (1986)

Two school students plan to runaway while on the school trip. But with the entering of an uninvited man in the situation for their help and one of them falls in love with him, something is revealed which is not so pleasant.  (more)

DIRECTION:  P. Padmarajan
CAST:  Karthika  •  Shari  •  Mohanlal  •  Urvashi

Two school students plan to runaway while on the school trip. But with the entering of an uninvited man in the situation for their help and one of them falls in love with him, something is revealed which is not so pleasant.  (more)

DIRECTION:  P. Padmarajan
CAST:  Karthika  •  Shari  •  Mohanlal  •  Urvashi

Gandhinagar 2nd Street (1986)

Madhavan (Sreenivasan) is trying to get a job for his unemployed friend Sethu (Mohanlal). When a spate of robberies takes place in a middle-class neighbourhood, Madhavan has Sethu pose as Raam Singh, a Nepali emigre, to fulfill the residents' need for a Gorkha ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sathyan Anthikad
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Mammootty  •  Sreenivasan  •  Innocent

Madhavan (Sreenivasan) is trying to get a job for his unemployed friend Sethu (Mohanlal). When a spate of robberies takes place in a middle-class neighbourhood, Madhavan has Sethu pose as Raam Singh, a Nepali emigre, to fulfill the residents' need for a Gorkha ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Sathyan Anthikad
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Mammootty  •  Sreenivasan  •  Innocent

Adukkan Entheluppam (1986)

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DIRECTION:  Jeassy
CAST:  Mammootty  •  Karthika  •  M G Soman  •  Shankar

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DIRECTION:  Jeassy
CAST:  Mammootty  •  Karthika  •  M G Soman  •  Shankar

Ente Entethu Mathram (1986)

Ente Entethu Mathram movie revolves around Mr.Menon (Mohanlal) who is a widower with  his daughter Sreemol (baby Shalini). When Sheela (Karthika) who enters into his life as a secretary for his office, Sreemol takes an instant liking for her, which changes their life.  (more)

DIRECTION:  J Sasikumar
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Karthika  •  Shalini  •  Lalu Alex

Ente Entethu Mathram movie revolves around Mr.Menon (Mohanlal) who is a widower with  his daughter Sreemol (baby Shalini). When Sheela (Karthika) who enters into his life as a secretary for his office, Sreemol takes an instant liking for her, which changes their life.  (more)

DIRECTION:  J Sasikumar
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Karthika  •  Shalini  •  Lalu Alex

Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham (1987)

Appu is a lowly shepherd and in love with his employer's daughter, Jiji. But then his friend Hari arrives on the scene and equations change.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jeassy
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Karthika  •  Suresh Gopi  •  M G Soman

Appu is a lowly shepherd and in love with his employer's daughter, Jiji. But then his friend Hari arrives on the scene and equations change.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jeassy
CAST:  Mohanlal  •  Karthika  •  Suresh Gopi  •  M G Soman

Neela Kurinji Poothappol.... (1987)

Sivaramakrishnan Nair meets his retired defence friend Mennon after a long time and invites him to stay with his family. During his stay, his elder daughter falls in love with him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bharathan
CAST:  Karthika  •  Sreenivasan  •  Girish Karnad  •  Nedumudi Venu

Sivaramakrishnan Nair meets his retired defence friend Mennon after a long time and invites him to stay with his family. During his stay, his elder daughter falls in love with him.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Bharathan
CAST:  Karthika  •  Sreenivasan  •  Girish Karnad  •  Nedumudi Venu

Neeyethra Dhanya (1987)

Neeyethra Dhanya is a Malayalam movie based on a novel named Oru Njayarazhchayude Ormaykk, by K. K. Sudhakaran. The film tells the story of a girl named Shyama, who committed suicide and the reason behind it.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jeassy
CAST:  Karthika  •  Murali  •  Menaka Suresh  •  Mukesh

Neeyethra Dhanya is a Malayalam movie based on a novel named Oru Njayarazhchayude Ormaykk, by K. K. Sudhakaran. The film tells the story of a girl named Shyama, who committed suicide and the reason behind it.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Jeassy
CAST:  Karthika  •  Murali  •  Menaka Suresh  •  Mukesh