Indian actress (1952–2019)
Anandavally
Born (1952-01-14 ) 14 January 1952Died 5 April 2019(2019-04-05) (aged 67) Nationality Indian Occupations Dubbing artist actress radio announcer Years active 1969–2019 Children Diphan (son)[ 2] A.Anulekshmy (daughter)
Anandavally C. R. (14 January 1952 – 5 April 2019) was an Indian actress and dubbing artist, who predominantly worked in the Malayalam film industry .[ 1] [ 3] She has lent voice to over 5,000 characters in over 2,000 Malayalam movies. Anandavally was the woman behind the voice and one of the senior most dubbing artists in Malayalam cinema. In 1993 alone, Ananadavally dubbed for at least 50 films, lending her voice to lead female characters. This continues to remain among the unbreakable records in Malayalam industry. The dubbing artist had given voice to most of Geetha’s characters in almost all the 50 films she acted in Malayalam. Anandavally was the voice of many strong women characters of the 1980s and '90s, including the much-loved character of Clara that actor Sumalatha played in Thoovanathumbikal .
Anandavally was born into a Tamil family at Veliyam , State of Travancore-Cochin . She did her schooling in "Kaiyela School" - Veliyam, where she began acting in school plays and later started Kadhaprasangam (story-telling performance) at the age of 13.
Anandavally had two children: a son, Diphan , who was a noted Mollywood director, best known for directing the hit film Puthiya Mukham , and a daughter, Anulekshmy .
Anandavally used to sing for dramas even while a teenager. But unexpectedly, her acting skills were put to test in front of a large audience during the drama "Chithalu Kayariya Bhoomi" in 1969. Then she started performing in several dramas of KPAC , Kalidasa Kalakendram , Deshabhimani Theaters-Attingal, Kerala Theaters-Kottayam and Kayamkulam Peoples Theaters.
She also worked as an announcer in the All India Radio .
Anandavally Her acting career began with Enippadikal (1971). She acted in nearly 50 films till Kaliveedu (1996). Anandavally entered the film industry through the film Kaadu (1973 Malayalam film) and went on to act in below given films. She became interested in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry following a minor role in various Malayalam films, where she remained a regular until she decided to pursue a dubbing artist career.
She concentrated more on dubbing. Anandavally was one of the busiest dubbing artists during the golden ‘80s of Malayalam cinema.
In 1973, she debuted as a dubbing artist and gave sound for actress Rajasree in the film Devi Kanyakumari . In Manjil Virinja Pookkal Malayalam film she dubbed for Poornima Jayaram which was the break through. Her dubbing for actress Swapna in movies like Thrishna (1981) and Ahimsa (1981 film) , Madhavi (actress) for Novemberinte Nashtam (1982) and Menaka (actress) (for various films including Engane Nee Marakkum (1983), Ambika (actress) (for movies including Rajavinte Makan (1986) and for Geetha (actress) (for films including Panchagni (1986) helped her in securing a prominent place in dubbing.
Thereafter, Anandavally did not look back. She has dubbed for numerous Malayalam films. She gave her voice for several leading heroines, the list as Geetha , Sumalatha , Madhavi , Menaka , Ambika , Urvasi , Jayapradha , Karthika , Parvathy , Gautami , Suhasini , Sobhana , Sukanya , Saritha , Silksmitha , Suchitra , Sarada , Bharathi , Bhanupriya , Rekha , Revathi , Radha , Radhika , Renjini , Mohini , Nanditha Bose , Vinayaprasad , Kanaka , Khushbu , Unni Mary , Santhikrishna and so on. The Kerala State Film Awards for dubbing artist was instituted in 1991 and Anandavally won the award in 1992 for the malayalam film Aadhaaram dubbing for the character Sethulakshmy portrayed by Geetha (actress) . In 1993, she dubbed for both Geetha (actress) and Nanditha Bose in the movie Paithrukam .
In several interviews, Ananadavally had said dubbing for Madhavi’s character Annie in the movie Akashadoothu was one of her personal favourites and also dubbing for Sumalatha in Thoovanathumbikal , character "Clara" was also one of her favourites.
Similarly, she was also experimental as she tried out her voice in different dialects including for Bengali actor Lebani Sarkar in the movie Ponthan Mada (1983). While dubbing for Usha Uthup in the movie Pothan Vava (2006) she altered her voice so that it sounded apt for the singer-actor.
Velutha Katrina: Dubbed for actress Sheela (2006) List of Film Dubbed Dubbed for Year Devi Kanyakumari U.P.Gracy(Rajasree) 1974 Rowdy Rajamma Jayaprabha 1977 Dweep Jayabharathi 1978 Avalkku Maranamilla Seema 1978 Lisa Student in college 1979 Anupallavai Jayabharathi 1981 Chora Chuvanna Chora Shobhana (old) 1980 Ithikkara Pakky Jayabharathi 1980 Angadi Ambika 1981 Saraswathi Yaamam Shobhana 1984 Lorry Nithya 1980 Chamaram Zerina Wahab 1983 Pralayam Jayabharathi 1978 Karimpana Reena 1979 Manjil Virinja Pookkal Jayabharathi 1979 Arayannam Roopa 1981 Kathayariyathe 1981 Kallan Pavithran Beena, Etc. 1981 Thrishna Swapna 1981 Oothi Kaachiya Ponnu Poornima Jayaram 1981 Ahimsa Swapna 1981 Naagamadathu Thampuraatti 1982 Balloon 1982 Ruby My darling Poornima Jayaram 1982 Ilakkangal 1982 Dhrohi 1982 Kelkkaatha Sabdham Ambika 1982 Ee Nadu Anjali Naidu 1982 Edavela 1982 Chambal kadu Swapna 1982 Oru Thira Pinneyum Thira Swapna 1982 Novemberinte Nashtam Madhavi 1982 Olangal Poornima Jayaram 1982 Padayottam (70mm) Lakshmi , Poornima Jayaram 1982 John Jaffer Janardhanan Madhavi 1982 Amrutha Geetham 1982 Mukhangal 1982 Snehapoorvam Meera Poornima Jayaram 1982 Thadakom Poornima Jayaram 1982 Sree Ayyappanum Vavarum 1982 Marmmaram 1982 Ithiri NeArm Othiri Karyam 1982 Aa Divasam Satyakala 1982 Velicham Vitharunna Pennkutty Poornima Jayaram 1982 Innalenkil Nale Unnimary 1982 Mazha Nilaavu Poornima Jayaram 1983 Hello Madras Girl Madhavi 1983 Veena Poovu Uma 1983 Pallamkuzhi 1983 Kuyiline Thedi Rohini 1983 Rachana 1983 Guru Dakshina Sunantha 1983 Eettillum Menaka 1983 Chakravalam Chuvannappol Sumalatha 1983 Manas Oru Mahasamudram Seema 1983 Karyam Nissaram Poornima Jayaram 1983 Aa Raathri Poornima Jayaram 1983 Ente Katha Reena 1983 Oru Mukham Pala Mukham Seema 1983 Pin Nilavu Poornima Jayaram 1983 Aaroodam 1983 Kinnaram Poornima Jayaram 1983 Mahabali 1983 Iniyengilum 1983 Ooma Kuyil Ambika 1983 Sandhya Mayangum Neram Unnimary 1983 Yudham Poornima Jayaram 1983 Saagara Sangamam SP Shailaja , Manju Bargavi 1983 Kingini Kombu 1983 Kaathirunna Divasam 1983 Saagaram Santham Shanthikrishna 1983 Vaashi 1983 Marakkillorikkalum Poornima Jayaram 1983 Engane Nee Marakkum Menaka 1983 Ashtapadi Uma 1983 Naanayam Poornima Jayaram 1983 Koodevide 1983 Kaikeyi 1983 Maniyara Seema 1983 Lekhayude Maranam Oru Flashback Subha 1983 Rugma Menaka 1983 Prashnam Gurutharam Poornima Jayaram 1983 Ponnethooval Madhavi 1983 Theeram Thedunna Thira Ambika 1983 Jeevitham Swapna 1984 Onnanu Nammal Poornima Jayaram 1984 Veruthe Oru Pinakkom Poornima Jayaram 1984 Makale Mappu Tharu Satyakala , Sadhana 1984 Veendum Chalikkunna Chakram Menaka 1984 Manasse Ninakku Mangalam Menaka 1984 Aashamsakalode 1984 Swantham Evide Bandam Evide Swapna 1984 Aadaminte Vaariyellu Suhasini (old), Surya 1984 Aksharangal Suhasini 1984 Oru Kochu Swapnam Unnimary 1984 Appunni Menaka 1984 Theere Pratheekshikkathe 1984 Nethavu Ranipadmini 1984 Rajavembaala 1984 Anthi Chuvappu 1984 Swarna Gopuram Sunantha 1984 Athiraathram 1984 Chakkarayumma Kajol Kiran 1984 Onnum Mindaatha Bharya Menaka 1984 Aarorum Ariyathe Suhasini 1984 Kaliyil Alpam Karyam Lissy 1984 Sandarbham Saritha 1984 Poochakkoru Mookkuthi Menaka 1984 Piriyilla Naam Poornima Jayaram 1984 N.H. 47 Satyakala 1984 Lekshmana Rekha 1984 Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol 1984 Mynaakam Menaka 1984 Aalkkoottathil Thaniye Unnimary 1984 Oru Thettinte Katha 1984 Unni Vanna Divasom Suhasini 1984 Rekshas 1984 Ente Kalithozhan Menaka 1984 Vetta 1984 Attahaasam Urvasi 1984 Kaanamarayath Unnimary 1984 Mani Thaali Seema , Unnimary 1984 Edavelakku Sesham Sumalatha 1984 Thirakkil Alppam Samayam Menaka 1984 Kurissu Yudham Madhavi 1984 Ente Nandinikkuty Menaka 1984 Muthodumuthu Menaka 1984 Sree Krishnaparundu Sathyachitra 1984 Odaruthammava Aalariyam Menaka 1984 Karimbu Menaka 1984 Panchavadi Palam Subha 1984 Kootinilam Kili Menaka 1984 Thirakal 1984 Thathamme Poocha Poocha Suhasini 1984 Sandyakkenthinu Sindhooram Seema 1984 Paavam Krooran 1984 Ente Upasana Suhasini 1984 Paavam Krooran 1984 Aduthaduthu Ahalya 1984 Swandam Sharika 1984 Uma Nilayam Radha 1984 Uyarangalil Kajol Kiran 1984 Enganeundashane Menaka 1984 Oru Painkili Katha Rohini , Manochitra 1984 Oru Kochu katha Arum parayatha Katha Saritha 1984 Minimol Vatticanil Saritha 1984 Adiyozhukkukal Menaka 1984 Chillu Kottaram 1985 Vellarikka Pattanam 1985 Punnaram Cholli Cholli Lissy 1985 Ee Thanalil Ithiri Nerum Rohini 1985 Muhurtham 11.30a.m. Saritha 1985 Mutharamkunnu P.O. Lissy 1985 Pacha Velicham 1985 Omanikkan Ormavaikkan 1985 Makan Ente Makan Radhika 1985 Snehicha Kuttathinu Seema 1985 Thinkalazcha Nalla Divasam Unnimary 1985 Aram + Aram = Kinnaram Pooja Saxena 1985 Oduvil Kiitiya Vartha 1985 Mukhyamanthri 1985 Onnanam Kunnil Oradi Kunnil Pooja Saxena 1985 Janakeeya Kodathi 1985 Mulamoottil Adima Surekha 1985 Katha Ithuvare Suhasini 1985 Oru Kudakeezhil Madhavi 1985 Akkacheyude Kunjuvava Uma Bannerjee 1985 Vasantha Sena Seema 1985 Revenge Silk Smitha , Anuradha 1985 Guruji Oru Vakku Manochitra 1985 Manya Mahajanangale Chitra 1985 Onningu Vannengil Lissy 1985 Oru Nokku Kaanan Ambika 1985 Ayanum Sobhana 1985 Parayanum Vayya Parayathirikkanum Vayya Menaka 1985 Angadikkappurathu Swapna 1985 Koodum Thedi Radhika 1985 Jeevante Jeevan Anuradha 1985 Orikkal Oridathu 1985 Akkare Ninnoru Maran Menaka 1985 Uyirthezhunnelppu 1985 Boeing Boeing Menaka , Lissy 1985 Archana Aaradhana Ambika 1985 Aanakkorumma Menaka 1985 Nirakkoottu Sumalatha 1985 Neerariyum Nerathu Unnimary 1985 Ee Lokam Evide Kure Manushyar Kajol Kiran 1985 Adhyayam Onnu Muthal Madhavi 1985 Kiraatham Anuradha 1985 Onathumbikkoru Oonjaal Shoma Anand 1985 Puli Varunne Puli Unnimary 1985 Aa Neram Alpa Dooram 1985 Uyarukm Njan Nadaake Mucherla Aruna 1985 Scene No. 7 Mucherla Aruna 1985 Upaharam Jalaja 1985 Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki 1985 Ezhu Muthal Onpathu Vare Anuradha 1985 Shatru 1985 Gorilla 1985 Gayathridevi Ente Amma 1985 Kandu Kandarinju Menaka 1985 Nirakkoott Sumalatha 1985 Iniyum Katha Thudarum Jayaprada 1985 Choodatha Pookkal Zarina Wahab 1985 Atham Chuthira Chothi Nadia Moidu 1986 Ariyatha Bandham Amala 1986 Sree Narayanaguru 1986 Pappan Priyappetta Pappan Unnimary 1986 Akalangalil Seema 1986 Oppam Oppathinoppam 1986 Ayalvasi Oru Daridravasi 1986 Oru Katha Oru Nunakkatha Geetha 1986 Shyama Sumalatha 1986 Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu Lissy , Priya 1986 Panchagni Geetha 1986 Karinagam 1986 Bharya Oru Manthri Chitra 1986 Pidikittapulli 1986 Ardha Raathri 1986 Ninnistham Ennishtam Priya 1986 Chekkeranoru Chilla Ambika 1986 Aalorungi Arangorungi 1986 Vaartha Geetha , Nalini 1986 Nilaavinte Nattil 1986 Ithra Maathram 1986 Malarum Kiliyum 1986 Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku Geetha 1986 Nakhakshathangal 1986 Neram Pularumbol 1986 Poomukhappadyyil Ninneum Kaathu Sulakshana 1986 Iniyum Kurukshetrum 1986 Aarundivide Chodikkan 1986 Sakhavu 1986 Adukkan Entheluppam Karthika 1986 Snehamulla Simham Menaka 1986 Dhim Tharikita Thom Priya 1986 Katturumbinum Kathu Kuthu 1986 Njan Kathorthirikkum 1986 Ice Cream 1986 Nandi Veendum Varika Radha 1986 Aavanazhi Geetha 1986 Sukhamo Devi Geetha 1986 Saayam Sandhya Geetha 1986 Ee Kaikalil 1986 Veendum Jayasree 1986 Geetham Geetha 1986 Pakarathinu Pakaram 1986 Ponnum Kudathinu Pottu 1986 Ente Entethu Mathram 1986 Sanmanassullavarkku Samadhanam Karthika 1986 Padayani 1986 Railway Cross 1986 Ilanji Pookkal Sandhya 1986 Adiverukal Parvathi 1986 Meena Masathile Sooryan 1986 TP Balagopalan MA Shobhana 1986 Rajavinte Makan Ambika 1986 Irupatham Noottandu Ambika 1987 Thoovanathumbikal Sumalatha 1987 Thaniyavarthanam Saritha 1987 Nadodikattu Shobhana , Seema 1987 Manivathurile 1000 Shivarathrikal Suhasini 1987 Dhinarathrangal Sumalatha 1988 Pattana Pravesham Ambika 1988 Vaishali Geetha 1988 Ponmutta Idunna Tharavu Urvashi , Parvathi 1988 Vellanakalude Nadu Shobhana 1988 Kudumba Puranam Ambika 1988 Abkari Urvashi , Jalaja 1988 Aryan Shobhana 1988 Oru CBI Dairy Kurip Urvashi 1988 Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha Geetha 1989 Carnival Parvathy 1989 Chakkikotha Chankaran Geetha 1989 Varavelpu Revathi 1989 Varthamanakalam Urvashi 1990 Season Shari 1989 Thazhvaram Sumalatha 1990 Malootty Urvashi 1990 His Highness Abdullah Gautami 1990 Lal Salam Geetha , Rekha 1990 Mukham Ranjini 1990 Adayalam Rekha 1991 Kakkathollayiram Chitra 1991 Inspector Balram Urvashi 1991 Ulladakkam Shobhana 1991 Kottayam Kunjachan Ranjini , Usha 1991 Kizhakkunarum pakshi Rekha 1991 Baratham Lakshmi , Urvashi 1991 Vishnulokam Shanthi Krishna 1991 Amaram Chitra 1991 Njan Gandharvan Sulakshana 1991 Kauravar Anju 1992 Kamaladalam Parvathi 1992 Aadhaaram Geetha 1992 Snehasagaram Urvashi 1992 Rajashilpi Bhanupriya 1992 Nadodi Mohini , Chitra 1992 Manyanmar Ramya Krishnan 1992 Dhruvam Gouthami 1993 Padheyam Rajani 1993 Akashadooth Madhavi 1993 Sarovaram Jayasudha 1993 Manichitrathazhu Vinaya Prasad 1993 Devasuram Bharathi , Chitra 1993 Golantharavartha Shobhana 1993 Chamayam Sithara 1993 Valsalyam Geetha 1993 Mayamayooram Shobhana , Shanthi Krishna 1993 Arthana Radhika 1993 Ekalavyan Geetha , Renuka 1993 Sthalathe Pridhana Payyans Suchitra 1993 Paithrukam Geetha , Nanditha Bose 1993 Sukrutham Gouthami 1993 Chenkol Shanthi Krishna 1993 Pavithram Shobhana , Renuka 1994 Gaandharvam Shanthi Krishna 1994 Chakoram Shanthi Krishna 1994 Sagaram Sakshi Sukanya 1994 Ponthanmada Labony Sarkar 1994 Dollar Padmini 1994 Thenmavin Kombath Sonia 1994 Pidakkozhi Koovunna Noottandu Vinaya Prasad 1994 Oru Abhibhashakante Case Diary Heera , Asha Sachdev 1995 Vrudhanmare Sookshikkuka Khushbu 1995 Thacholi Varghese Chekavar Nirosha 1995 Agnidevan Rohini Hattangadi , Kavitha 1995 Sphadikam Silk Smitha 1995 Kalapani Tabu (Old age) 1996 Chandralekha Sukanya 1997 Bhoopathi Kanaka 1997 Kanmadam Sarada (Grandmother) 1998 Kallu Kondoru Pennu Vijayashanti 1998 Amma Ammaiyamma Sukanya 1998 Shantham Seema Biswas 2001 Karumadikuttan Bharathi 2001 Mazhathulli Kilukkam Sarada 2002 Kalyanaraman Subbulakshmi , Kalaranjini 2002 Kilichundan Mambazham Seema , Soundarya (Frenzy Part) 2003 Rajamanikyam Chitra Shenoy 2005 Pothan Vava Usha Uthup 2006 Big B Nafisa Ali 2007 Alexander The Great Sudha Chandran , Fathima Babu 2010 Thanthonni Ambika 2010 Pranayam Jayaprada 2011 Nayika Sarada 2011 Spanish Masala Vinayaprasad 2012 Ivan Maryada Raman Vadivukarasi 2015 Lucifer Sreeya Ramesh 2019
Kerala State Film Awards
[1] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thiruvananthapuram/noted-dubbing-artist-anandavally-passes-away/articleshow/68746498.cms
https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2010/may/29/invisible-nightingale-157077.html