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Known for Acting
Born 1945-03-22 in Kanimangalam, Thrissur, Kerala, India
Clara, known by her stage name Sheela is an Indian film actress who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Paired with Prem Nazir, they holds the Guinness World Record for acting in the largest number of films (107) together as heroine and hero. In 2005, she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Malayalam film Akale. She was one of the most popular and highest paid actress reportedly paid more than her male counterparts of her time.
Anuragam (2023) — Ammachi
Ammachi Koottile Pranayakalam (2021) — Rossamma
A for Apple (2019)
Basheerinte Premalekhanam (2017)
Palakkattu Madhavan (2015)
Uthara Chemmeen (2015)
Ulsaha Committee (2014) — Rosemary
Mr. Marumakan (2012) — Raja Kokila
Snehaveedu (2011) — Ammukkutty Amma
Kottarathil Kutty Bhootham (2011)
Seedan (2011) — Amritham Patti
Pathaka (2006) — Elizabeth Tharyan
Thaskara Veeran (2005) — Meenakshi
Chandramukhi (2005) — Akilandeswari
Ponmudipuzhayorathu (2005) — Subhadra
Akale (2004) — Margaret D'Costa
Manassinakkare (2003) — Kochu Thresia
Ayudha Poojai (1995) — Sumathi
Sendhoora Devi (1991)
Madrasile Mon (1982)
Adima Changala (1981)
Thakilu Kottampuram (1981) — Mridula
Akalangalil Abhayam (1980) — Savithri
Aavesham (1979) — Susheela
Sarapancharam (1979) — Soudamini
Sikharangal (1979)
Eeta (1978) — Annamma
Kadathanaattu Maakkam (1978) — Maakkam
Jayikkanay Janichavan (1978)
Paapi (1977)
Aparadhi (1977) — Susheela
Poojakkedukkatha Pookkal (1977)
Kannappanunni (1977) — Mamangalam Ponni
Achaaram Ammini Osharam Omana (1977) — Ammini / Omana
Aasheervaadam (1977)
Aadhya Paadam (1977)
Innale Innu (1976)
Rajaankanam (1976)
Paalkkadal (1976)
Mallanum Mathevanum (1976)
Yakshagaanam (1976) — Savithri
Ullasa Yaathra (1975)
Mattoru Seetha (1975)
Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree (1974) — Bhama
Athidhi (1974)
Shapamoksham (1974)
Vishnu Vijayam (1974)
Thumbolarcha (1974) — Thumbolarcha
Manjal Kungumam (1973) — Radha
Chaayam (1973)
Kaapalika (1973) — Kaapalika/Roseamma
Chukku (1973)
Devi (1972)
Puthrakameshti (1972)
Sakthi (1972)
Aaradimanninte Janmi (1972) — Dr. Jayanthi
Aromalunni (1972) — Makkam
Sarasayya (1971) — Sarojam
Thettu (1971)
Neethi (1971)
Inquilab Zindabad (1971) — Rajamma
Agnimrigam (1971) — Bhanumathi
Thapaswini (1971)
Vithukal (1971) — Sarojini
Anubhavangal Palichakal (1971) — Bhavani
Sumangali (1971)
Makane Ninakku Vendi (1971) — Chinnamma
Mindapennu (1970)
Vazhve Mayam (1970)
Moodalmanju (1970) — Geetha / Usha
Bheekara Nimishangal (1970) — Savithry
Othenante makan (1970) — Unnimaathu
Nizhalattam (1970) — Shantha
You Made Me a Communist (1970) — Sumavalli
Aranazhika Neram (1970) — Santhamma
Lottery Ticket (1970) — Malathi
Ezhuthatha Katha (1970) — Kayamkulam Kamalamma
Danger Biscuit (1969)
Kadalpalam (1969) — Sarala
Koottukudumbam (1969)
Adimakal (1969) — Saraswathyamma
Aalmaram (1969) — Kusumam
Kanoor Deluxe (1969)
Rest House (1969)
Chellamma the Thief (1969)
Pennai Vazha Vidungal (1969) — Shanthi
Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu (1968)
Dil Aur Mohabbat (1968)
Thulabharam (1968) — Vatsala
Punnapra Vayalar (1968) — Chelamma
Love in Kerala (1968)
Bharyamar Sookshikkuka (1968)
Padunna Puzha (1968) — Rajalakshmi
Moondrezhuthu (1968)
Velutha Kathreena (1968) — Kathreena
Ollathu Mathi (1967)
Naadan Pennu (1967)
Cochin Express (1967) — Geetha
Ashwamedham (1967) — Sarojam
Ramanan (1967) — Chandrika
Chithramela (1967)
Zinda Laash (The Living Corpse) (1967) — Ghazala
Agniputhri (1967) — Sindhu
Balyakalasakhi (1967) — Suhara
Sthanarthi Saramma (1966)
Lal Bangla (1966)
Vallavan Oruvan (1966) — Susi
Chemmeen (1965) — Karuthamma
Mayavi (1965) — Vasanthy
Muthalali (1965) — Devaki
Daham (1965)
Kadathukaran (1965)
Kavyamela (1965) — Shridevi
Kaattu Rani (1965)
Kochumon (1965) — Lilly
Karutha Kai (1964)
Kutti Kuppayam (1964)
Karuppu Panam (1964) — Lucy
Susheela (1963)
Ninamanija Kalpadukal (1963) — Ammini
Vanambadi (1963) — Chithra (Mohan wife)