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	Thresiamma debuted in Malayalam with the 1949 film [[Vellinakshatram (1949 film)\|''Vellinakshatram'']], the first production of [[Udaya Studios]] and the 7th Malayalam feature film. Unfortunately, the film was a commercial failure. But, impressed with her screen presence in the film Udaya Studios launches her as the main lead in their next film, ''[[Nalla Thanka]]''. It was in this film she took on the stage name Miss Kumari. ''Nalla Thanka'' was a huge success at the box office, establishing herself as a leading actress in the industry. After the success of ''Nalla Thanka'', she starred in a series of films like ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Aathmasanthi\|Aatmashaanthi]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953) and ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954). However, her fame reached a fever pitch in 1954 with the release of ''[[Neelakuyil]],'' where she starred alongside [[Sathyan (actor)\|Sathyan]]. ''Neelakuyil'' was a huge success at the box office and wins the President’s Silver Medal and marks the first time this honor had been bestowed on a [[Cinema of South India\|South Indian film]]. It is now regarded a landmark film in Malayalam film history.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=14 January 2005 \|title=The Hindu : Entertainment / Cinema : A milestone movie \|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/11/26/stories/2004112602680500.htm \|access-date=24 November 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050114074516/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/11/26/stories/2004112602680500.htm \|archive-date=14 January 2005 }}</ref>		Thresiamma debuted in Malayalam with the 1949 film [[Vellinakshatram (1949 film)\|''Vellinakshatram'']], the first production of [[Udaya Studios]] and the 7th Malayalam feature film. Unfortunately, the film was a commercial failure. But, impressed with her screen presence in the film Udaya Studios launches her as the main lead in their next film, ''[[Nalla Thanka]]''. It was in this film she took on the stage name Miss Kumari. ''Nalla Thanka'' was a huge success at the box office, establishing herself as a leading actress in the industry. After the success of ''Nalla Thanka'', she starred in a series of films like ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Aathmasanthi\|Aatmashaanthi]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953) and ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954). However, her fame reached a fever pitch in 1954 with the release of ''[[Neelakuyil]],'' where she starred alongside [[Sathyan (Malayalam actor)\|Sathyan]]. ''Neelakuyil'' was a huge success at the box office and wins the President’s Silver Medal and marks the first time this honor had been bestowed on a [[Cinema of South India\|South Indian film]]. It is now regarded a landmark film in Malayalam film history.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=14 January 2005 \|title=The Hindu : Entertainment / Cinema : A milestone movie \|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/11/26/stories/2004112602680500.htm \|access-date=24 November 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050114074516/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/11/26/stories/2004112602680500.htm \|archive-date=14 January 2005 }}</ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==

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	Thresiamma debuted in Malayalam with the 1949 film [[Vellinakshatram (1949 film)\|''Vellinakshatram'']], the first production of [[Udaya Studios]] and the 7th Malayalam feature film. Unfortunately, the film was a commercial failure. But, impressed with her screen presence in the film Udaya Studios launches her as the main lead in their next film, ''[[Nalla Thanka]]''. It was in this film she took on the stage name Miss Kumari. ''Nalla Thanka'' was a huge success at the box office, establishing herself as a leading actress in the industry. After the success of ''Nalla Thanka'', she starred in a series of films like ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Aathmasanthi\|Aatmashaanthi]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953) and ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954). However, her fame reached a fever pitch in 1954 with the release of ''[[Neelakuyil]],'' where she starred alongside [[Sathyan (actor)\|Sathyan]]. ''Neelakuyil'' was a huge success at the box office and wins the President’s Silver Medal and marks the first time this honor had been bestowed on a [[Cinema of South India\|South Indian film]]. It is now regarded a landmark film in Malayalam film history.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=14 January 2005 \|title=The Hindu : Entertainment / Cinema : A milestone movie \|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/11/26/stories/2004112602680500.htm \|access-date=24 November 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050114074516/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/11/26/stories/2004112602680500.htm \|archive-date=14 January 2005 }}</ref>		Thresiamma debuted in Malayalam with the 1949 film [[Vellinakshatram (1949 film)\|''Vellinakshatram'']], the first production of [[Udaya Studios]] and the 7th Malayalam feature film. Unfortunately, the film was a commercial failure. But, impressed with her screen presence in the film Udaya Studios launches her as the main lead in their next film, ''[[Nalla Thanka]]''. It was in this film she took on the stage name Miss Kumari. ''Nalla Thanka'' was a huge success at the box office, establishing herself as a leading actress in the industry. After the success of ''Nalla Thanka'', she starred in a series of films like ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Aathmasanthi\|Aatmashaanthi]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953) and ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954). However, her fame reached a fever pitch in 1954 with the release of ''[[Neelakuyil]],'' where she starred alongside [[Sathyan (actor)\|Sathyan]]. ''Neelakuyil'' was a huge success at the box office and wins the President’s Silver Medal and marks the first time this honor had been bestowed on a [[Cinema of South India\|South Indian film]]. It is now regarded a landmark film in Malayalam film history.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=14 January 2005 \|title=The Hindu : Entertainment / Cinema : A milestone movie \|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/11/26/stories/2004112602680500.htm \|access-date=24 November 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050114074516/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/11/26/stories/2004112602680500.htm \|archive-date=14 January 2005 }}</ref>

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	Miss Kumari is noted for her performance in films such as ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953), ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954), ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954), ''[[C.I.D. (1955 film)\|C.I.D.]]'' (1955), ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957), ''[[Randidangazhi]]'' (1958), ''[[Mudiyanaya Puthran]]'' (1961), ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961) and ''[[Pattabhishekam (1962 film)\|Pattaabhishekam]]'' (1962). Miss Kumari has, in her career spanning 18 years done, 34 films.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Miss Kumari Profile {{!}} The First Actor-Star of Malayalam Cinema \|url=https://misskumari.com/miss-kumari/ \|access-date=8 May 2022 \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>		Miss Kumari is noted for her performance in films such as ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953), ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954), ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954), ''[[C.I.D. (1955 film)\|C.I.D.]]'' (1955), ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957), ''[[Randidangazhi]]'' (1958), ''[[Mudiyanaya Puthran]]'' (1961), ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961) and ''[[Pattabhishekam (1962 film)\|Pattaabhishekam]]'' (1962). Miss Kumari has, in her career spanning 18 years done, 34 films.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Miss Kumari Profile {{!}} The First Actor-Star of Malayalam Cinema \|url=https://misskumari.com/miss-kumari/ \|access-date=8 May 2022 \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	Miss Kumari has won two [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award\|Madras State Award for Best Actress]] for her performances in ''[[Aniyathi (film)\|Aniyathi]]'' (1955) and ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961). Her film ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954) was the first Malayalam film to win the [[Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards#All~~%20India%20Certificate%20of%20Merit~~\|All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film]] and is now regarded as a landmark film in the history of Malayalam cinema, It was Miss Kumari's breakthrough and the most memorable film in her career. Another film, ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957) won the President’s Silver Medal, being the second Malayalam film to do so.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Filmography \|url=https://misskumari.com/filmography/ \|access-date=8 May 2022 \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>		Miss Kumari has won two [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award\|Madras State Award for Best Actress]] for her performances in ''[[Aniyathi (film)\|Aniyathi]]'' (1955) and ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961). Her film ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954) was the first Malayalam film to win the [[Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards#All India Certificate of Merit\|All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film]] and is now regarded as a landmark film in the history of Malayalam cinema, It was Miss Kumari's breakthrough and the most memorable film in her career. Another film, ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957) won the President’s Silver Medal, being the second Malayalam film to do so.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Filmography \|url=https://misskumari.com/filmography/ \|access-date=8 May 2022 \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	==Early life==		==Early life==

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	'''Miss Kumari''' (1932–1969) was an Indian actress working in the [[Malayalam cinema\|Malayalam film industry]] between 1949 and 1969. In the '50s and early '60s she was the most prominent female lead in the Malayalam film industry. She briefly worked as a teacher before she made her film debut in the 1949 film [[Vellinakshatram (1949 film)\|''Vellinakshatram'']]. She took on the stage name Miss Kumari on the sets of her second film, ''[[Nalla Thanka]].''<ref>[http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=14251555&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3 Manorama Online]. [[Malayala Manorama]]</ref>		'''Miss Kumari''' (1932–1969) was an Indian actress working in the [[Malayalam cinema\|Malayalam film industry]] between 1949 and 1969. In the '50s and early '60s she was the most prominent female lead in the Malayalam film industry. She briefly worked as a teacher before she made her film debut in the 1949 film [[Vellinakshatram (1949 film)\|''Vellinakshatram'']]. She took on the stage name Miss Kumari on the sets of her second film, ''[[Nalla Thanka]].''<ref>[http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=14251555&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3 Manorama Online]. [[Malayala Manorama]]</ref>

	Miss Kumari is noted for her performance in films such as ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953), ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954), ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954), ''[[C.I.D. (1955 film)\|C.I.D.]]'' (1955), ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957), ''[[Randidangazhi]]'' (1958), ''[[Mudiyanaya Puthran]]'' (1961), ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961) and ''[[Pattabhishekam\|Pattaabhishekam]]'' (1962). Miss Kumari has, in her career spanning 18 years done, 34 films.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Miss Kumari Profile {{!}} The First Actor-Star of Malayalam Cinema \|url=https://misskumari.com/miss-kumari/ \|access-date=8 May 2022 \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>		Miss Kumari is noted for her performance in films such as ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953), ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954), ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954), ''[[C.I.D. (1955 film)\|C.I.D.]]'' (1955), ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957), ''[[Randidangazhi]]'' (1958), ''[[Mudiyanaya Puthran]]'' (1961), ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961) and ''[[Pattabhishekam (1962 film)\|Pattaabhishekam]]'' (1962). Miss Kumari has, in her career spanning 18 years done, 34 films.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Miss Kumari Profile {{!}} The First Actor-Star of Malayalam Cinema \|url=https://misskumari.com/miss-kumari/ \|access-date=8 May 2022 \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	Miss Kumari has won two [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award\|Madras State Award for Best Actress]] for her performances in ''[[Aniyathi (film)\|Aniyathi]]'' (1955) and ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961). Her film ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954) was the first Malayalam film to win the [[Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards#All%20India%20Certificate%20of%20Merit\|All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film]] and is now regarded as a landmark film in the history of Malayalam cinema, It was Miss Kumari's breakthrough and the most memorable film in her career. Another film, ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957) won the President’s Silver Medal, being the second Malayalam film to do so.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Filmography \|url=https://misskumari.com/filmography/ \|access-date=8 May 2022 \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>		Miss Kumari has won two [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award\|Madras State Award for Best Actress]] for her performances in ''[[Aniyathi (film)\|Aniyathi]]'' (1955) and ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961). Her film ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954) was the first Malayalam film to win the [[Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards#All%20India%20Certificate%20of%20Merit\|All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film]] and is now regarded as a landmark film in the history of Malayalam cinema, It was Miss Kumari's breakthrough and the most memorable film in her career. Another film, ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957) won the President’s Silver Medal, being the second Malayalam film to do so.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Filmography \|url=https://misskumari.com/filmography/ \|access-date=8 May 2022 \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>

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	'''Miss Kumari''' (1932–1969) was an Indian actress working in the [[Malayalam cinema\|Malayalam film industry]] between 1949 and 1969. In the 50's and early 60's she was the most prominent female lead in the Malayalam film industry. She briefly worked as a teacher before she made her film debut in the 1949 film [[Vellinakshatram (1949 film)\|''Vellinakshatram'']]. She took on the stage name Miss Kumari on the sets of her second film, ''[[Nalla Thanka]].''<ref>[http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=14251555&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3 Manorama Online]. [[Malayala Manorama]]</ref>		'''Miss Kumari''' (1932–1969) was an Indian actress working in the [[Malayalam cinema\|Malayalam film industry]] between 1949 and 1969. In the '50s and early '60s she was the most prominent female lead in the Malayalam film industry. She briefly worked as a teacher before she made her film debut in the 1949 film [[Vellinakshatram (1949 film)\|''Vellinakshatram'']]. She took on the stage name Miss Kumari on the sets of her second film, ''[[Nalla Thanka]].''<ref>[http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=14251555&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3 Manorama Online]. [[Malayala Manorama]]</ref>

	Miss Kumari is noted for her performance in films such as ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953), ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954), ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954), ''[[C.I.D. (1955 film)\|C.I.D.]]'' (1955), ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957), ''[[Randidangazhi]]'' (1958), ''[[Mudiyanaya Puthran]]'' (1961), ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961) and ''[[Pattabhishekam\|Pattaabhishekam]]'' (1962). Miss Kumari has, in her career spanning 18 years done, 34 films.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Miss Kumari Profile {{!}} The First Actor-Star of Malayalam Cinema \|url=https://misskumari.com/miss-kumari/ \|access-date=8 May 2022 \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>		Miss Kumari is noted for her performance in films such as ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953), ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954), ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954), ''[[C.I.D. (1955 film)\|C.I.D.]]'' (1955), ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957), ''[[Randidangazhi]]'' (1958), ''[[Mudiyanaya Puthran]]'' (1961), ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961) and ''[[Pattabhishekam\|Pattaabhishekam]]'' (1962). Miss Kumari has, in her career spanning 18 years done, 34 films.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Miss Kumari Profile {{!}} The First Actor-Star of Malayalam Cinema \|url=https://misskumari.com/miss-kumari/ \|access-date=8 May 2022 \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>
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	==Early life==		==Early life==
	Miss Kumari, whose real name was Thresiamma, was born on 1 June 1932 to Thomas and Eliyamma, at [[Bharananganam]] in [[Kottayam]], [[Travancore]], [[British India]], which is now part of the state of [[Kerala]]. She did her primary education at Bharanganam Sacred Hearts High School, an all girls high school run by ~~The~~ Franciscan Clarist Congregation Of Sisters. After her studies, she worked briefly as a teacher in the same school.		Miss Kumari, whose real name was Thresiamma, was born on 1 June 1932 to Thomas and Eliyamma, at [[Bharananganam]] in [[Kottayam]], [[Travancore]], [[British India]], which is now part of the state of [[Kerala]]. She did her primary education at Bharanganam Sacred Hearts High School, an all girls high school run by the Franciscan Clarist Congregation of Sisters. After her studies, she worked briefly as a teacher in the same school.

	==Career==		==Career==

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	Thresiamma debuted in Malayalam with the 1949 film [[Vellinakshatram (1949 film)\|''Vellinakshatram'']], the first production of [[Udaya Studios]] and the 7th Malayalam feature film. Unfortunately, the film was a commercial failure. But, impressed with her screen presence in the film Udaya Studios launches her as the main lead in their next film, ''[[Nalla Thanka]]''. It was in this film she took on the stage name Miss Kumari. ''Nalla Thanka'' was a huge success at the box office, establishing herself as a leading actress in the industry. After the success of ''Nalla Thanka'', she starred in a series of films like ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Aathmasanthi\|Aatmashaanthi]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953) and ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954). However, her fame reached a fever pitch in 1954 with the release of ''[[Neelakuyil]],'' where she starred alongside [[Sathyan (actor)\|Sathyan]]. ''Neelakuyil'' was a huge success at the box office and wins the President’s Silver Medal and marks the first time this honor had been bestowed on a [[Cinema of South India\|South Indian film]]. It is now regarded a landmark film in Malayalam film history.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=14 January 2005 \|title=The Hindu : Entertainment / Cinema : A milestone movie \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050114074516/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/11/26/stories/2004112602680500.htm \|~~access~~-date=24 ~~November~~ ~~2022~~ ~~\|website=web.archive.org~~}}</ref>		Thresiamma debuted in Malayalam with the 1949 film [[Vellinakshatram (1949 film)\|''Vellinakshatram'']], the first production of [[Udaya Studios]] and the 7th Malayalam feature film. Unfortunately, the film was a commercial failure. But, impressed with her screen presence in the film Udaya Studios launches her as the main lead in their next film, ''[[Nalla Thanka]]''. It was in this film she took on the stage name Miss Kumari. ''Nalla Thanka'' was a huge success at the box office, establishing herself as a leading actress in the industry. After the success of ''Nalla Thanka'', she starred in a series of films like ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Aathmasanthi\|Aatmashaanthi]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953) and ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954). However, her fame reached a fever pitch in 1954 with the release of ''[[Neelakuyil]],'' where she starred alongside [[Sathyan (actor)\|Sathyan]]. ''Neelakuyil'' was a huge success at the box office and wins the President’s Silver Medal and marks the first time this honor had been bestowed on a [[Cinema of South India\|South Indian film]]. It is now regarded a landmark film in Malayalam film history.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=14 January 2005 \|title=The Hindu : Entertainment / Cinema : A milestone movie \|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/11/26/stories/2004112602680500.htm \|access-date=24 November 2022 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050114074516/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/11/26/stories/2004112602680500.htm \|archive-date=14 January 2005 }}</ref>

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	'''Miss Kumari''' (1932–1969) was an Indian actress working in the [[Malayalam cinema\|Malayalam film industry]] between 1949 and 1969. In the 50's and early 60's she was the most prominent female lead in the Malayalam film industry. She briefly worked as a teacher before she made her film debut in the 1949 film [[Vellinakshatram (1949 film)\|''Vellinakshatram'']]. She took on the stage name Miss Kumari on the sets of her second film, ''[[Nalla Thanka]].''<ref>[http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=14251555&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3 Manorama Online]. [[Malayala Manorama]]</ref>		'''Miss Kumari''' (1932–1969) was an Indian actress working in the [[Malayalam cinema\|Malayalam film industry]] between 1949 and 1969. In the 50's and early 60's she was the most prominent female lead in the Malayalam film industry. She briefly worked as a teacher before she made her film debut in the 1949 film [[Vellinakshatram (1949 film)\|''Vellinakshatram'']]. She took on the stage name Miss Kumari on the sets of her second film, ''[[Nalla Thanka]].''<ref>[http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=14251555&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3 Manorama Online]. [[Malayala Manorama]]</ref>

	Miss Kumari is noted for her performance in films such as ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953), ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954), ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954), ''[[C.I.D. (1955 film)\|C.I.D.]]'' (1955), ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957), ''[[Randidangazhi]]'' (1958), ''[[Mudiyanaya Puthran]]'' (1961), ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961) and ''[[Pattabhishekam\|Pattaabhishekam]]'' (1962). Miss Kumari has, in her career spanning 18 years done, 34 films.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Miss Kumari Profile {{!}} The First Actor-Star of Malayalam Cinema \|url=https://misskumari.com/miss-kumari/ \|access-date=2022~~-05-08~~ \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>		Miss Kumari is noted for her performance in films such as ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953), ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954), ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954), ''[[C.I.D. (1955 film)\|C.I.D.]]'' (1955), ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957), ''[[Randidangazhi]]'' (1958), ''[[Mudiyanaya Puthran]]'' (1961), ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961) and ''[[Pattabhishekam\|Pattaabhishekam]]'' (1962). Miss Kumari has, in her career spanning 18 years done, 34 films.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Miss Kumari Profile {{!}} The First Actor-Star of Malayalam Cinema \|url=https://misskumari.com/miss-kumari/ \|access-date=8 May 2022 \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	Miss Kumari has won two [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award\|Madras State Award for Best Actress]] for her performances in ''[[Aniyathi (film)\|Aniyathi]]'' (1955) and ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961). Her film ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954) was the first Malayalam film to win the [[Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards#All%20India%20Certificate%20of%20Merit\|All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film]] and is now regarded as a landmark film in the history of Malayalam cinema, It was Miss Kumari's breakthrough and the most memorable film in her career. Another film, ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957) won the President’s Silver Medal, being the second Malayalam film to do so.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Filmography \|url=https://misskumari.com/filmography/ \|access-date=2022~~-05-08~~ \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>		Miss Kumari has won two [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award\|Madras State Award for Best Actress]] for her performances in ''[[Aniyathi (film)\|Aniyathi]]'' (1955) and ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961). Her film ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954) was the first Malayalam film to win the [[Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards#All%20India%20Certificate%20of%20Merit\|All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film]] and is now regarded as a landmark film in the history of Malayalam cinema, It was Miss Kumari's breakthrough and the most memorable film in her career. Another film, ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957) won the President’s Silver Medal, being the second Malayalam film to do so.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Filmography \|url=https://misskumari.com/filmography/ \|access-date=8 May 2022 \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>

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	Thresiamma debuted in Malayalam with the 1949 film [[Vellinakshatram (1949 film)\|''Vellinakshatram'']], the first production of [[Udaya Studios]] and the 7th Malayalam feature film. Unfortunately, the film was a commercial failure. But, impressed with her screen presence in the film Udaya Studios launches her as the main lead in their next film, ''[[Nalla Thanka]]''. It was in this film she took on the stage name Miss Kumari. ''Nalla Thanka'' was a huge success at the box office, establishing herself as a leading actress in the industry. After the success of ''Nalla Thanka'', she starred in a series of films like ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Aathmasanthi\|Aatmashaanthi]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953) and ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954). However, her fame reached a fever pitch in 1954 with the release of ''[[Neelakuyil]],'' where she starred alongside [[Sathyan (actor)\|Sathyan]]. ''Neelakuyil'' was a huge success at the box office and wins the President’s Silver Medal and marks the first time this honor had been bestowed on a [[Cinema of South India\|South Indian film]]. It is now regarded a landmark film in Malayalam film history.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=~~2005-01-~~14 \|title=The Hindu : Entertainment / Cinema : A milestone movie \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050114074516/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/11/26/stories/2004112602680500.htm \|access-date=2022~~-11-24~~ \|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>		Thresiamma debuted in Malayalam with the 1949 film [[Vellinakshatram (1949 film)\|''Vellinakshatram'']], the first production of [[Udaya Studios]] and the 7th Malayalam feature film. Unfortunately, the film was a commercial failure. But, impressed with her screen presence in the film Udaya Studios launches her as the main lead in their next film, ''[[Nalla Thanka]]''. It was in this film she took on the stage name Miss Kumari. ''Nalla Thanka'' was a huge success at the box office, establishing herself as a leading actress in the industry. After the success of ''Nalla Thanka'', she starred in a series of films like ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Aathmasanthi\|Aatmashaanthi]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953) and ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954). However, her fame reached a fever pitch in 1954 with the release of ''[[Neelakuyil]],'' where she starred alongside [[Sathyan (actor)\|Sathyan]]. ''Neelakuyil'' was a huge success at the box office and wins the President’s Silver Medal and marks the first time this honor had been bestowed on a [[Cinema of South India\|South Indian film]]. It is now regarded a landmark film in Malayalam film history.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web \|date=14 January 2005 \|title=The Hindu : Entertainment / Cinema : A milestone movie \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050114074516/http://www.hindu.com/fr/2004/11/26/stories/2004112602680500.htm \|access-date=24 November 2022 \|website=web.archive.org}}</ref>

	==Personal life==		==Personal life==
	In 1963, Miss Kumari married Hormis Thaliath, an engineer at F.A.C.T Kochi. She immediately retired from the industry to focus on family life. The couple has three children: Johnny, Thomas, and Babu. Johnny is in the finance business, Thomas is a Computer Engineer in [[California]] and Babu is a Professor in the Centre of German Studies at [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] (JNU), [[Delhi\|New Delhi.]]<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mangalam-varika-13-May-2013\|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622163417/http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=22 June 2013\|publisher=mangalamvarika.com\|accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> She died from complications of stomach ailments on 9 June 1969 at the age of 37.<ref name=":0" /> The burial took place in [[Bharananganam]], her native place. Miss Kumari Memorial Stadium was built in [[Bharananganam]], which was inaugurated by veteran actor [[Prem Nazir]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mangalam-varika-13-May-2013\|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622163417/http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=22 June 2013\|publisher=mangalamvarika.com\|accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>		In 1963, Miss Kumari married Hormis Thaliath, an engineer at F.A.C.T Kochi. She immediately retired from the industry to focus on family life. The couple has three children: Johnny, Thomas, and Babu. Johnny is in the finance business, Thomas is a Computer Engineer in [[California]] and Babu is a Professor in the Centre of German Studies at [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] (JNU), [[Delhi\|New Delhi.]]<ref>{{cite web \|title=Mangalam-varika-13-May-2013 \|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622163417/http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48 \|url-status=usurped \|archive-date=22 June 2013 \|publisher=mangalamvarika.com \|accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> She died from complications of stomach ailments on 9 June 1969 at the age of 37.<ref name=":0" /> The burial took place in [[Bharananganam]], her native place. Miss Kumari Memorial Stadium was built in [[Bharananganam]], which was inaugurated by veteran actor [[Prem Nazir]].<ref>{{cite web \|title=Mangalam-varika-13-May-2013 \|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622163417/http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48 \|url-status=usurped \|archive-date=22 June 2013 \|publisher=mangalamvarika.com \|accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>

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	\|1955 \|\| ''[[Harishchandra (1955 film)\|Harishchandra]]''<ref>{{cite news\|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/01/03/stories/2009010353731300.htm\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008191937/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/01/03/stories/2009010353731300.htm\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=8 October 2011\|title=HARISHCHANDRA 1955 \|date=3 January 2009\|accessdate=2009~~-02-04~~\|newspaper=[[The Hindu]]\|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> \|\| Chandramathi \|\|		\|1955 \|\| ''[[Harishchandra (1955 film)\|Harishchandra]]''<ref>{{cite news \|url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/01/03/stories/2009010353731300.htm \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111008191937/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/01/03/stories/2009010353731300.htm \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=8 October 2011 \|title=HARISHCHANDRA 1955 \|date=3 January 2009 \|accessdate=4 February 2009 \|newspaper=[[The Hindu]] \|location=Chennai, India}}</ref> \|\| Chandramathi \|\|
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	In 1963, Miss Kumari married Hormis Thaliath, an engineer at F.A.C.T Kochi. She immediately retired from the industry to focus on family life. The couple has three children: Johnny, Thomas, and Babu. Johnny is in the finance business, Thomas is a Computer Engineer in [[California]] and Babu is a Professor in the Centre of German Studies at [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] (JNU), [[Delhi\|New Delhi.]]<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mangalam-varika-13-May-2013\|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622163417/http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=22 June 2013\|publisher=mangalamvarika.com\|accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> She ~~committed~~ ~~suicide~~ on 9 June 1969 at the age of 37.<ref name=":0" /> The burial took place in [[Bharananganam]], her native place. Miss Kumari Memorial Stadium was built in [[Bharananganam]], which was inaugurated by veteran actor [[Prem Nazir]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mangalam-varika-13-May-2013\|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622163417/http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=22 June 2013\|publisher=mangalamvarika.com\|accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>		In 1963, Miss Kumari married Hormis Thaliath, an engineer at F.A.C.T Kochi. She immediately retired from the industry to focus on family life. The couple has three children: Johnny, Thomas, and Babu. Johnny is in the finance business, Thomas is a Computer Engineer in [[California]] and Babu is a Professor in the Centre of German Studies at [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] (JNU), [[Delhi\|New Delhi.]]<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mangalam-varika-13-May-2013\|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622163417/http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=22 June 2013\|publisher=mangalamvarika.com\|accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> She died from complications of stomach ailments on 9 June 1969 at the age of 37.<ref name=":0" /> The burial took place in [[Bharananganam]], her native place. Miss Kumari Memorial Stadium was built in [[Bharananganam]], which was inaugurated by veteran actor [[Prem Nazir]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mangalam-varika-13-May-2013\|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622163417/http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=22 June 2013\|publisher=mangalamvarika.com\|accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>

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	In 1963, Miss Kumari married Hormis Thaliath, an engineer at F.A.C.T Kochi. She immediately retired from the industry to focus on family life. The couple has three children: Johnny, Thomas, and Babu. Johnny is in the finance business, Thomas is a Computer Engineer in [[California]] and Babu is a Professor in the Centre of German Studies at [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] (JNU), [[Delhi\|New Delhi.]]<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mangalam-varika-13-May-2013\|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622163417/http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=22 June 2013\|publisher=mangalamvarika.com\|accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> She ~~died~~ ~~from complications of stomach ailment~~ on 9 June 1969 at the age of 37.<ref name=":0" /> The burial took place in [[Bharananganam]], her native place. Miss Kumari Memorial Stadium was built in [[Bharananganam]], which was inaugurated by veteran actor [[Prem Nazir]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mangalam-varika-13-May-2013\|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622163417/http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=22 June 2013\|publisher=mangalamvarika.com\|accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>		In 1963, Miss Kumari married Hormis Thaliath, an engineer at F.A.C.T Kochi. She immediately retired from the industry to focus on family life. The couple has three children: Johnny, Thomas, and Babu. Johnny is in the finance business, Thomas is a Computer Engineer in [[California]] and Babu is a Professor in the Centre of German Studies at [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] (JNU), [[Delhi\|New Delhi.]]<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mangalam-varika-13-May-2013\|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622163417/http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=22 June 2013\|publisher=mangalamvarika.com\|accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> She committed suicide on 9 June 1969 at the age of 37.<ref name=":0" /> The burial took place in [[Bharananganam]], her native place. Miss Kumari Memorial Stadium was built in [[Bharananganam]], which was inaugurated by veteran actor [[Prem Nazir]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mangalam-varika-13-May-2013\|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622163417/http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=22 June 2013\|publisher=mangalamvarika.com\|accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>

	==Filmography==		==Filmography==

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	In 1963, Miss Kumari married Hormis Thaliath, an engineer at F.A.C.T Kochi. She immediately retired from the industry to focus on family life. The couple has three children: Johnny, Thomas, and Babu. Johnny is in the finance business, Thomas is a Computer Engineer in [[California]] and Babu is a Professor in the Centre of German Studies at [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] (JNU), [[Delhi\|New Delhi.]]<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mangalam-varika-13-May-2013\|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622163417/http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=22 June 2013\|publisher=mangalamvarika.com\|accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> She ~~committed~~ ~~suicide~~ on 9 June 1969 at the age of 37.<ref name=":0" /> The burial took place in [[Bharananganam]], her native place. Miss Kumari Memorial Stadium was built in [[Bharananganam]], which was inaugurated by veteran actor [[Prem Nazir]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mangalam-varika-13-May-2013\|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622163417/http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=22 June 2013\|publisher=mangalamvarika.com\|accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>		In 1963, Miss Kumari married Hormis Thaliath, an engineer at F.A.C.T Kochi. She immediately retired from the industry to focus on family life. The couple has three children: Johnny, Thomas, and Babu. Johnny is in the finance business, Thomas is a Computer Engineer in [[California]] and Babu is a Professor in the Centre of German Studies at [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] (JNU), [[Delhi\|New Delhi.]]<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mangalam-varika-13-May-2013\|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622163417/http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=22 June 2013\|publisher=mangalamvarika.com\|accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref> She died from complications of stomach ailment on 9 June 1969 at the age of 37.<ref name=":0" /> The burial took place in [[Bharananganam]], her native place. Miss Kumari Memorial Stadium was built in [[Bharananganam]], which was inaugurated by veteran actor [[Prem Nazir]].<ref>{{cite web\|title=Mangalam-varika-13-May-2013\|url=http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130622163417/http://www.mangalamvarika.com/index.php/en/home/index/87/48\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=22 June 2013\|publisher=mangalamvarika.com\|accessdate=31 October 2013}}</ref>

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	'''Miss Kumari''' (1932–1969) was an Indian actress working in the [[Malayalam cinema\|Malayalam film industry]] between 1949 and 1969. In the '50s and early '60s she was the most prominent female lead in the Malayalam film industry. She briefly worked as a teacher before she made her film debut in the 1949 film [[Vellinakshatram (1949 film)\|''Vellinakshatram'']]. She took on the stage name Miss Kumari on the sets of her second film, ''[[Nalla Thanka]].''<ref>[http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=14251555&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3 Manorama Online]. [[Malayala Manorama]]</ref>		'''Miss Kumari''' (1932–1969) was an Indian actress working in the [[Malayalam cinema\|Malayalam film industry]] between 1949 and 1969. In the '50s and early '60s she was the most prominent female lead in the Malayalam film industry. She briefly worked as a teacher before she made her film debut in the 1949 film [[Vellinakshatram (1949 film)\|''Vellinakshatram'']]. She took on the stage name Miss Kumari on the sets of her second film, ''[[Nalla Thanka]].''<ref>[http://www.manoramaonline.com/cgi-bin/MMOnline.dll/portal/ep/malayalamContentView.do?contentId=14251555&programId=7940855&channelId=-1073750705&BV_ID=@@@&tabId=3 Manorama Online]. [[Malayala Manorama]]</ref>

	Miss Kumari is noted for her performance in films such as ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953), ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954), ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954), ''[[C.I.D. (1955 film)\|C.I.D.]]'' (1955), ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957), ''[[Randidangazhi]]'' (1958), ''[[Mudiyanaya Puthran]]'' (1961), ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961) and ''[[Pattabhishekam\|Pattaabhishekam]]'' (1962). Miss Kumari has, in her career spanning 18 years done, 34 films.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Miss Kumari Profile {{!}} The First Actor-Star of Malayalam Cinema \|url=https://misskumari.com/miss-kumari/ \|access-date=8 May 2022 \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>		Miss Kumari is noted for her performance in films such as ''[[Sasidharan]]'' (1950), ''[[Chechi (film)\|Chechi]]'' (1950), ''[[Yachakan]]'' (1951), ''[[Navalokam]]'' (1951), ''[[Aathmasakhi]]'' (1952), ''[[Alphonsa (film)\|Alphonsa]]'' (1952), ''[[Sheriyo Thetto]]'' (1953), ''[[Avakaasi]]'' (1954), ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954), ''[[C.I.D. (1955 film)\|C.I.D.]]'' (1955), ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957), ''[[Randidangazhi]]'' (1958), ''[[Mudiyanaya Puthran]]'' (1961), ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961) and ''[[Pattabhishekam (1962 film)\|Pattaabhishekam]]'' (1962). Miss Kumari has, in her career spanning 18 years done, 34 films.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Miss Kumari Profile {{!}} The First Actor-Star of Malayalam Cinema \|url=https://misskumari.com/miss-kumari/ \|access-date=8 May 2022 \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>

	Miss Kumari has won two [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award\|Madras State Award for Best Actress]] for her performances in ''[[Aniyathi (film)\|Aniyathi]]'' (1955) and ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961). Her film ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954) was the first Malayalam film to win the [[Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards#All%20India%20Certificate%20of%20Merit\|All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film]] and is now regarded as a landmark film in the history of Malayalam cinema, It was Miss Kumari's breakthrough and the most memorable film in her career. Another film, ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957) won the President’s Silver Medal, being the second Malayalam film to do so.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Filmography \|url=https://misskumari.com/filmography/ \|access-date=8 May 2022 \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>		Miss Kumari has won two [[Tamil Nadu State Film Award\|Madras State Award for Best Actress]] for her performances in ''[[Aniyathi (film)\|Aniyathi]]'' (1955) and ''[[Aana Valarthiya Vanampadi]]'' (1961). Her film ''[[Neelakuyil]]'' (1954) was the first Malayalam film to win the [[Discontinued and Intermittent National Film Awards#All%20India%20Certificate%20of%20Merit\|All India Certificate of Merit for Best Feature Film]] and is now regarded as a landmark film in the history of Malayalam cinema, It was Miss Kumari's breakthrough and the most memorable film in her career. Another film, ''[[Padatha Paingili]]'' (1957) won the President’s Silver Medal, being the second Malayalam film to do so.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Filmography \|url=https://misskumari.com/filmography/ \|access-date=8 May 2022 \|website=Miss Kumari \|language=en-US}}</ref>