Parvathy Thiruvothu
An acclaimed Malayalam actress known for choosing challenging characters and building a career across Malayalam, Tamil and other Indian-language cinema.
A performer drawn to complex characters
Parvathy Thiruvothu entered Malayalam cinema in 2006 with Out of Syllabus. Her early work included Notebook and Vinodayathra, before she expanded into Kannada and Tamil cinema.
Her career gained a major new dimension through films such as Poo, Maryan, Bangalore Days, Ennu Ninte Moideen and Charlie. These performances established her as an actor associated with emotionally detailed and character-driven roles.
Take Off became a defining milestone. Her portrayal of Sameera earned the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress, a National Film Award Special Mention and the IFFI Best Actor – Female award. citeturn1search0turn1search3
She followed that success with films including Koode, Uyare, Virus, Halal Love Story, Wonder Women, Puzhu and Ullozhukku, continuing to move between intimate dramas, social themes and mainstream projects.
A career built around memorable performances
Out of Syllabus
Parvathy made her Malayalam film debut in Viswanathan's Out of Syllabus.
Notebook & Vinodayathra
Early Malayalam roles helped establish her screen presence, while Vinodayathra brought her into a broader ensemble.
Milana & Poo
Her Kannada work in Milana and the Tamil film Poo expanded her audience. Poo earned her major early recognition in Tamil cinema.
Bangalore Days & Maryan
With Bangalore Days and Tamil cinema work including Maryan, Parvathy became one of the most visible performers of her generation.
Ennu Ninte Moideen & Charlie
Two widely acclaimed Malayalam performances brought her major awards recognition, including the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress.
Take Off
Her portrayal of Sameera became a landmark performance, bringing a National Film Award Special Mention, Kerala State Film Award and IFFI Best Actor – Female honour. citeturn1search0turn1search3
Uyare & Virus
Uyare placed Parvathy at the centre of a widely discussed story about an acid-attack survivor and became a major Malayalam success; Virus added another acclaimed ensemble performance. citeturn1search36
Puzhu, Her & Ullozhukku
She continued choosing varied roles, including Puzhu, Her and Ullozhukku, maintaining a strong presence in contemporary Malayalam cinema.
Continuing across languages
Parvathy continues to work across Malayalam, Tamil and Hindi projects, with I, Nobody among her 2026 screen work and further projects in development. citeturn0search0
Films that define different sides of Parvathy
Poo
Maari — a deeply emotional Tamil performance that brought early major recognition.
Bangalore Days
Sarah — part of Anjali Menon's celebrated ensemble drama.
Ennu Ninte Moideen
Kanchanamala — a role that became one of her most recognised Malayalam performances.
Charlie
Tessa — a free-spirited character in a widely loved Malayalam romance.
Take Off
Sameera — a demanding role that brought national and state-level recognition.
Koode
Sophia — a sensitive family drama directed by Anjali Menon.
Uyare
Pallavi Raveendran — an aviation student whose life changes after an acid attack.
Puzhu
Bharathi — a layered performance in a socially charged drama.
Ullozhukku
Anju — a critically acclaimed performance in a relationship and family drama.
Honours for a distinctive body of work
| Award | Year | Work / recognition |
|---|---|---|
| Filmfare Award South — Best Actress (Tamil) | 2009 | Poo |
| Kerala State Film Award — Best Actress | 2016 | Charlie & Ennu Ninte Moideen |
| Filmfare Award South — Best Actress (Malayalam) | 2016 | Ennu Ninte Moideen |
| National Film Award — Special Mention | 2018 | Take Off |
| Kerala State Film Award — Best Actress | 2018 | Take Off |
| IFFI — Best Actor (Female) | 2017 | Take Off |
| Filmfare Award South — Best Actress (Malayalam) | 2018 | Take Off |
| Critics' Choice Film Award — Best Actress (Malayalam) | 2020 | Uyare |
| Filmfare Award South — Best Supporting Actress (Malayalam) | 2023 | Puzhu |
| Indian Film Festival of Melbourne — Best Actress | 2024 | Ullozhukku |
Selected honours shown here; the profile is intended as a growing editorial reference rather than a complete awards database.
An actor associated with thoughtful cinema
Parvathy's film choices have often combined strong character work with themes involving relationships, social pressures, gender and personal resilience. Her career has moved between mainstream Malayalam releases and more experimental or issue-driven projects.
She has also worked in Tamil, Kannada and Hindi productions, giving her career a broader South Indian and pan-Indian dimension. Her work in films such as Qarib Qarib Singlle, Thangalaan and the anthology series Navarasa reflects that range.
Parvathy Thiruvothu FAQ
Who is Parvathy Thiruvothu?
Parvathy Thiruvothu is an Indian actress known for acclaimed performances in Malayalam and other South Indian films.
When was Parvathy Thiruvothu born?
She was born on 7 April 1988 in Kozhikode, Kerala.
What was Parvathy Thiruvothu's debut film?
Her film debut was Out of Syllabus, released in 2006.
Which film won Parvathy the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress in 2017?
She won the award for her performance as Sameera in Take Off. citeturn1search3
Did Parvathy receive a National Film Award?
She received a National Film Award Special Mention for her performance in Take Off. citeturn1search0
What are Parvathy Thiruvothu's best-known films?
Her widely recognised films include Bangalore Days, Ennu Ninte Moideen, Charlie, Take Off, Uyare, Koode, Puzhu and Ullozhukku.