Jalaja
ActingAbout Jalaja
Jalaja is a an actress in Malayalam film mostly active during the late 70s and the 80s. She is well known for her roles in critically acclaimed movies of the master directors of Malayalam cinema including Adoor, Aravindan, KG George, Padmarajan & Lenin Rajendran. She won the Kerala state award for best actress for her performance in the 1981 movie Venal.
Jalaja Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Jalaja reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Jalaja's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Jalaja's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Vayal, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Jalaja Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Jalaja's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Jalaja has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Malik | Jameela Amma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Perumthachan | Devaki | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | Aparahnam | Lathika | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Mahayanam | Ramani | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Charithram | Gracy | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Alicinte Anweshanam | Alice | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Athirthikal | 'Devi' Sreedevi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Abkari | Ammini | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Manu Uncle | Manu's elder sister | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Oru Muthassi Katha | Parvathi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Aparan | Sumangala | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Sarvakalasala | Sr. Alphonsa | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Kochuthemmadi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Neram Pularumbol | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Ennennum Kannettante | Vijayalakshmi | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Kandu Kandarinju | Padmam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Sammelanam | Salma | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Ozhivukalam | Nandini | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Oduvil Kittiya Vartha | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Anthichuvappu | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Ethirppukal | Geetha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | NH 47 | Nazeera | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Onnum Mindatha Bharya | Advocate Vinodini | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | Kodathi | Karthika | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Kingini Kombu | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Kodunkattu | Sindhu Sadanadan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Kaattaruvi | Radha | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Visa | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Karyam Nissaram | Sarala | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Eettillam | Kusumam | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Oru Swakaryam | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Marmaram | Nirmala | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Chillu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Postmortem | Aswathy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Koritharicha Naal | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Komaram | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Yavanika | Rohini | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Elippathayam | Sreedevi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Balloon | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Vayal | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Venal | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Munnettam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Thakilu Kottampuram | Padma | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Shalini Ente Koottukari | Ammu | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Yagam | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Ulkadal | Sussanna | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Sayoojyam | Radha | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Ee Ganam Marakkumo | Theatre Artist | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Randu Penkuttikal | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Mattoli | Thankam | Super Hit | Similar → |
Jalaja - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Jalaja?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Jalaja is "Vayal" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Jalaja acted in?
Jalaja has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Jalaja?
Other notable films include "Kodunkattu", "Onnum Mindatha Bharya", and "Ennennum Kannettante".