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{{short description|Indian actress and dubbing artist}}
{{Unreliable sources|date=May 2022}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=February 2016}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Kottayam Santha
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| birth_date =
| birth_place = [[Kottayam]], [[Travancore]]
| death_date = 27 April 2007
| death_place = Olassa, Kottayam
| othername =
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| yearsactive = 1963–2006
| occupation = [[Actress]]
| children=
| website =
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'''Kottayam Santha''' was an Indian actress and dubbing artist best known for her work in [[Malayalam cinema]]. She had acted in more than 300 films and several TV serials like Valayam, Krishnakripasagaram etc. She dubbed for almost 1,000 films. She was the voice for [[Lakshmi (actress)|Seema]] in almost all her Malayalam films.{{citation needed|date=April 2020}}

==Biography==
'''Kottayam Santha''' was born at [[Kottayam]]. She entered the cinema field through M Krishnan Nair's film Aniyathi. She was the founder and chief patron of Sthree Sakthi Samajam, a women's rights protection organisation. She died on 27 April 2007.{{Citation needed|date=March 2023}}

==Filmography==

===As an actress===
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*Prajapathi (2006) as Guest role
*Mukhamariyaathe (2006) as Thampuratti
* [[Palunku]] (2006) as Ammayi
* Jalolsavam(2004) as Jose's mother
* Kasthoorimaan (2003) as Sajan's grandmother
* Ladies & Gentlemen (2001) as Mrs.Perera
*[[Stalin Sivadas]] (1999) as Manju's mother
*[[Kaliveedu]] (1996) as Dr. Gonzales's mother
*Swarnachamaram (1996)
*[[Easwaramoorthy IN]] (1996) as Ramesh's mother
*Kanjirapally Kariyachan (1996) as Kuttappayi's mother
* Boxer (1995) as Jimmy's mother
* [[Pakshe]] (1994) as Nandini's mother
*Commissioner (1994) as Indu's mother
*Manichitrathazhu (1993) as Mother Superior
* Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam (1992) as Viji's mother
* Manyanmar (1992) as Thomas's mother
* Abhayam (1991)
* [[Pavam Pavam Rajakumaran]] (1990) as Gopalakrishnan's mother
*Ezhuthappurangal (1987)
* Vivaahithare Ithile (1986)
* Vellam (1985)
* Ozhivukaalam (1985) as Das's mother
* Rangam (1985) as Matron
* Thammil Thammil (1985) as Dr. Susan
* Oru Nokku Kanan (1985) as Sister Agnes
* Manassariyathe (1984) as Mohan's mother
* Oru Kochu Swapnam (1984) as Matron
* Ente Upasana (1984) as Mother Superior
* Manase Ninakku Mangalam (1984) as Damodara Kuruppu's sister
* Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol (1984) as Rohiniyamma
* Chakkarayumma (1984)
* Iniyenkilum (1983) as Saraswathy
* Shesham Kazhchayil (1983) as Swimmer's wife
* Bandham (1983)
* [[Koodevide]] (1983) as Captain Thomas's mother
* Oru Kunju Janikkunnu - Mathrika Kudumbam (1982)
* Ankuram (1982)
* Velicham Vitharunna Penkutty (1982)
* Ente Shathrukkal/Porattam (1982)
* Ruby My Darling (1982)
* Ellam Ninakku Vendi (1981) as Bharathi
* ''[[Kilinjalgal]]'' (1981) as Mrs.Thomas [[Tamil film]]
* Rajneegandhi (1980)
* Meen (1980) as Thresia
* Chandrabhimbham (1980)
* Swargadevatha (1980)
* Ithikkarappakki (1980)
* Aaravam (1980) as Mrs.Murukayya
* Ethikkara Pakky (1980) as Kalyani
* Kannukal (1979) as Karthyayani
* Idavazhiyile Poocha Mindapoocha (1979) as Cheriyamma
* Sarapanjaram (1979) as Lakshmiyamma
* Anubhavangale Nandi (1979)
* Kathirmandapam (1979)
* Lovely (1979)
* Iniyum Kaanaam (1979) as Parvathiyamma
* [[Eeta]] (1978)
* Nivedyam (1978)
* Nakshathrangale Kaaval (1978)
* Snehathinte Mukhangal (1978) as Lakshmi's mother
* Aaravam (1978) as Murukayya's wife
* Balapareekshanam (1978) as Raji's mother
* Avar Jeevikkunnu (1978)
* Adimakkachavadam (1978)
* Puthariyankam (1978)
* Agninakshathram (1977)
* Rathimanmadhan (1977)
* Anthardhaaham (1977) as Valyamma
* Yatheem (1977)
* Nadeenadanmaare Aavasyamundu (1974)
* [[Baalya Prathijna]] (Purusharathnam) (1972) as Ammini
*Theerthayathra (1972)
* Sthree (1970) as Naaniyamma
* Ambalapraavu (1970) as Nani Amma
* Priya (1970)
* [[Abhayam (1970 film)|Abhayam]] (1970) as Devakiyamma
* [[Nizhalattam]] (1970) as Mrs. Nair
* Aa Chithrashalabham Parannotte (1970)
* Amma Enna Sthree
* [[Anadha]] (1970)
* [[Kallichellamma]] (1969)
* [[Kattu Kurangu]] (1969)
* Vila Kuranja Manushyan (1969)
* [[Viruthan Shanku]] (1968) as Nanukutty
* [[Padunna Puzha]] (1968) as Radhamma
* Manswini (1968) as Alamelu
* [[N.G.O]] (1967)
* Awal (1967)
* [[Pareeksha (1967 film)|Pareeksha]] (1967)
* [[Anveshichu Kandethiyilla]] (1967) as Cheriyamma
* [[Bhagyamudra]] (1967)
* [[Sthanarthi Saramma]] (1966)
* [[Chemmeen]] (1966)
* Kalithozhan (1966)
* [[Muthalali]] (1965) as Meenakshi
* Kochumon (1965) as Meena
* [[Rajamalli]] (1965) as Manka
* [[Bhargavi Nilayam]] (1964) as Suma
* Aadya Kiranagal (1964) as Vasanthy
* [[Ammaye Kaanaan]] (1963) as Janaki Amma
* Moodupadam (1963)
* [[Ninamaninja Kalpadukal]] (1963) as Lisy
* [[Doctor (1963 film)|Doctor]] (1963)
* Jnaanasundari (1961) as Melitta
*[[Mariakutty]] (1958) as Mariakutty's friend
*[[Jailppulli]] (1957) as Lakshmi
* Paadatha Painkili (1957)
* [[Manthravadi]] (1956)
*[[Aniyathi (film)|Aniyathi]] (1955)
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===As a singer===
* Padathalir Thozhunnen ...(Sabarimala Ayyappan, 1961)
* Kannukalil Kavanayumaay ...(Bhaagyajaathakam, 1962)
* Keledi Ninne Njaan ...(Doctor, 1963)
* Malaranikkaadukal ... (Ramanan, 1967)
* Kaalamenna Kaaranavarkku ...(Kallichellamma, 1969)
* Ambambo Jeevikkan ...(Naalumanippookkal, 1978)

===As a dubbing artist===
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* Sindhu (1979) Lakshmi
* Utsavam (1975)
* Mohiniyattam (1976) Lakshmi
* Angeekaram (1977) Prameela
* Sarapancharam (1977) Priya
* Swarangal Swapnangal (1978) Lalithasree
* Marmmaram (1983) Jalaja
* Chandhrahasam (1979) Seema
* Dhanya (1978)
* Shikharangal (1979)
* Nadhi Muthal Nadhi Vare (1983) Lakshmi
* Tholkkan Enikku Manassilla (1981)
* America America( 1986) Seema, Lakshmi
* Panchamrutham(1978)
* Rugma (1984) Seema
* Anubandham (1985)Seema
* Vartha (1986) Seema
* [[Akkareyanente Manasam]] (1985)
* [[April 18 (film)| Shobana
* Sindhoora Sandhyakku Mounam]] (1986) Jayabharathi
* Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu (1984) Seema
* Oru Kochu Swapnam (1984) Seema
* Anujathi (1977)
* Mukthi (1987) Seema
* Snehikkan Samayamilla (1981)
* Moorkhan (1981)
* Aavanazhi (1986) Seema
* Choodatha Pookkal (1985) Lakshmi
* Athirathram(1984)Seema
* Vasanthasena (1995) Seema
* Adiyozhukkukal (1995)Seema
* Adimakal Udamakal (1996)Seema
* Lakshmana Rekha (1984) Seema
* Thirakkil Alpa Samayam (1994) Seema
* Manushyamrugam (1981)Seema
* Ormayilennum(1984)Seema
* Abkari (1996)
* Mattoral (1995) Seema
* Naanayam (1986) Seema
* Iniyenkilum (1986)Seema
* Ithrayum Kaalam (1985)Seema
* Shathrusamharam (1980)
* Chuvanna Chirakukal (1978) Sharmila Tagore
* Panchapandavar (1983)
* Gangster (1981)
*An Evening in Paris (1983)
*Garjanam (1983) Madhavi
*Benz Vasu (1981)Unnimery
*Thusharam (1982) Seema
*John JafarJanarthanan (1984)
*Vishwaroopam (1986)
*Eeta (1978) Seema
*Angadi (1981) Seema
*Sakthi (1980) Seema
*Kaanamarayathu (1985) Seema
*Karimbana (1979) Seema
*Njan Njan Maathram (1980) Seema
*Meen (1980) Seema
*Vicharana (1994) Seema
*Innalenkill Naale (1986)Seema
*1921 (1984) Seema
*Ahimsa (1983) Seema
*Chaakara (1981) Seema
*Karimpoovinakkare (1986) Seema
*Ezham Kadalinakkare (1980)Seema
*Thadakom (1983) Seema
*Deepam (1981) Seema
*Soothrakkari (1979)
*Adavukal 18 (1979)
*Manasa Vacha Karmana (1978)Seema
*Sathyam (1980)
*Anthapuram (1978) Seema
*Ammayum Makalum (1980) Seema
*Theenalangal (1981)
*Aashirvadam (1983)
*Kappal kairali (1983)
*Komaram (1983)
*Sankharsham (1983)
*Sphodanam (1978) Seema
*Maniyara (1983) Seema
*Manassoru Mahaasamudram (1978) Seema
*Nishedi (1984)
*Kodathi (1984) Seema
*Ivide Ingane (1995) Seema
*Oru Smangaliyude Kadha (1984)Seema
*Sandharbham (1994) Seema
*Janakeeya Kodathi (1995)
*Guruji Oru Vaakku (1994) Seema
*Pappan Priyapetta Pappan (1986)
*Njan Kathorthirikkam (1996)
*Ashtabandham (1997) Seema
*Ente Sabdham (1997)
*Koodanayum Kaattu (1996) Seema
*Ee kaikalil (1995) Seema
*Iniyethra Dooram (1984)
*Naalkkavala (1994) Seema
*Sarvakalashala (1996) Seema
*Ayitham (1984) Seema
*Mahayanam (1984)
*Puthiya Velicham (1978)
*Kaamini (1978)
*Thettu (1977)
*Sooryavamsham (1979)
*Pichathy Kuttappan (1979) Sharada
*Kaavilamma (1977)
*Agnipareekshanam (1980)
*Ladies hostel (1979)
*Anubhoothikalude Nimisham (1979)
*Pattalam Janaki (1979)
*Azhakulka Celina (1978)
*Madhuram Thirumadhuram (1979)
*Achani (1979) Nandita Bose
*Abhayam Thedi (1986)
*Ivanente Priyaputhran (1979)
*Sandhyaragam (1979)
*Pushyaraagam (1979) Sharada
*Raathriyile yathrakkar (1979)
*Jumbulingam (1979)
*Avakasham (1979)
*Orkkuka Vallappozhum (1981)
*Ente Sathrukkal (1986)
*Poonthenaruvi (1979) Nandhitha Bose
*Thadavara (1982) Nandhitha Bose
*Vidaparayum Munpe (1984)
*Orikkal Koodi (1985) Lakshmi
*Boing Boing(1985) Menaka, Lizy, Madhuri, Aswani
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==TV serials==
* Valayam
* Eka Tharakam
* Manasi
* Punarjanmam
* Meera
* Agnisakshi
* Manalnagaram
* Sethuvinte Kathakal

==Dramas==
* Manushyan

==External links==
*{{IMDb name|1949655}}
*[https://en.msidb.org/displayProfile.php?category=singers&artist=Kottayam%20Shantha Kottayam Shantha at MSI (MalayalaSangeetham.Info)]

==References==
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[[Category:Actresses in Malayalam cinema]]
[[Category:Indian film actresses]]
[[Category:Actresses from Kottayam]]
[[Category:Indian voice actresses]]
[[Category:2007 deaths]]
[[Category:Year of birth missing]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian actresses]]
[[Category:Actresses in Malayalam television]]
[[Category:Actresses in Tamil cinema]]

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