Mithra Kurian

Mithra Kurian
Born Dalma Kurian
May 15, 1989
Perumbavoor, Kerala, India
Occupation Actress
Years active 2009–present
Known for Bodyguard (2010 film)
Spouse(s) William Franicas
Parent(s) Kurian, Baby
Relatives Danny Kurian (brother)

Mithra Kurian (born Dalma Kurian), is an Indian film actress who appears in Malayalam and Tamil films.[1] After appearing in supporting roles in two Malayalam films, she starred in two Tamil films, before playing lead female roles and gaining attention in Malayalam cinema. Her portrayal of Sethulakshmi in Bodyguard (2010) won her critical acclaim and she went on to reprise the role in its Tamil remake Kaavalan. Her another notable role was in Rama Ravanan[2] starring Suresh Gopi. She is related to noted South Indian actress Nayanthara.[3][4]

Film career

She first appeared in a supporting role in the 2004 Malayalam movie Vismayathumbathu, in a single scene as Nayanthara's friend, directed by Fazil. She then appeared in 2005 film Mayookham directed by T. Hariharan, following which she took a break from acting and concentrated on her studies.[5] She was then cast by director Siddique in a supporting role for his Tamil film Sadhu Miranda, after he saw Mithra on a cover of an issue of the magazine Grihalakshmi.[5] Afterwards, she starred in another Tamil film, the low-budget venture Suriyan Satta Kalloori, which was panned by critics.[6]

Mithra subsequently appeared in notable Malayalam films, and gained considerable attention, by her choice of characters in films like Gulumal: The Escape and Bodyguard. She was the lead actress in the comedy flick Gulumal, which turned out to be a superhit movie. She appeared as a supporting character in the Dileep-starrer Bodyguard, again under Siddique's direction, which became another hit. Gaining critical acclaim for her performance as Sethulakshmi, she was selected by Siddique to reprise the role in its Tamil remake, Kaavalan, as well.[5]

Personal life

Mithra is born as Dalma to Malayali Syrian Christian parents Kurian and Baby, on May 15, 1989, at Perumbavoor, Kerala. She has a younger brother, Dani Kurian.[7] She has completed her bachelors in Business Administration (B.B.A). She is a distant relative of Nayanthara. [8]

Filmography

Year Film Language Role Notes
2004 Vismayathumbathu Malayalam Sarala Menon Minor role as Reetha's friend
2005 Mayookham Malayalam Unni's sister Supporting role
2008 Sadhu Miranda Tamil
2009 Suryan Satta Kalloori Tamil Mahalakshmi
2009 Gulumal: The Escape Malayalam Saira
2010 Bodyguard Malayalam Sethulakshmi Vanitha film award for best second actress
2010 Raama Raavanan Malayalam Manomi
2011 Note Out Malayalam Maya
2011 Kaavalan Tamil Maadhu Nominated – Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Tamil
2011 Ulakam Chuttum Valiban Malayalam Kalyani
2012 Masters Malayalam Sheetal
2012 Grandmaster Malayalam Bindhya
2013 Ladies and Gentleman Malayalam Chinnu
2014 Oru Korean Padam Malayalam Eva
2015 Karikalan Tamil Banu Delayed
2015 Kandha Tamil Completed
2015 Nandhanam Tamil Divya Filming
2015 Adhar Tamil Filming

Other Works

She has judged popular reality shows DANCE PARTY and MUMMY AND ME both on Kairali TV.

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