Here is a deep dive into her illustrious filmography and a curated list of her most popular videos that continue to captivate audiences.
Shobana has also appeared in numerous music videos and commercials, showcasing her dancing skills and on-screen presence. Some of her popular videos include:
| Year | Film | Co-stars | Notes | |------|------|----------|-------| | 1984 | Attahaasam | Madhu, Mammootty | Early role | | 1986 | Njan Kathorthirikkum | Mohanlal | Romantic drama | | 1987 | Nadodikkattu | Mohanlal, Sreenivasan | Comedy classic (supporting role) | | 1988 | Padamudra | Mammootty | Thriller | | 1989 | Kireedam | Mohanlal | Family drama – acclaimed performance | | 1989 | Varavelpu | Mohanlal | Satirical drama | | 1990 | Innale | Jayaram, Suresh Gopi | (memory loss drama) | | 1991 | Ulladakkam | Mammootty | Psychological drama | | 1992 | Yoddha | Mohanlal, Jagathy | Action-fantasy (cult classic) | | 1993 | Maya Mayooram | Mohanlal | Romantic musical | | 1993 | Manichitrathazhu | Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi | Iconic horror-psychological thriller – Her role as Ganga/Nagavalli is legendary. | | 1994 | Thenmavin Kombath | Mohanlal, Sreenivasan | Romantic comedy | | 1995 | Mazhayethum Munpe | Mammootty | Musical romance | | 1996 | Azhakiya Ravanan | Mammootty | Drama | | 1999 | Agni Sakshi | Mohanlal, Nandita Das | Social drama (cameo) | | 2001 | Uthaman | Suresh Gopi | Action drama | | 2013 | Thira | Dhyan Sreenivasan, Shobana (as director) | She directed & acted in this thriller |
Shobana has received several awards and nominations for her performances, including:
When you talk about grace, acting prowess, and classical dance in Indian cinema, (known mononymously as Shobana) is a name that shines brightest. A National Award-winning actress and a legendary Mohiniyattam dancer, Shobana has dominated Malayalam cinema for over four decades.
Shobana’s filmography is not just a list of movies; it reflects the golden era of Malayalam cinema (the mid-1980s to the late 1990s), characterized by strong, script-driven narratives and deeply human characters. 1. The Prolific Debut and Commercial Success (1980s)
: Manichitrathazhu (1993), Agni Sakshi (1999). Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress : Innale (1990).
A classic Padmarajan film where she played a vibrant, independent orphan.
. Across a career spanning over four decades, she has balanced a prolific filmography of over 230 films with a legendary career as a Bharatanatyam dancer. Filmography Highlights
Shobana continues to be an active and influential presence in the film industry. Her recent projects include Kalki 2898 AD (2024), a Telugu science fiction film, and the highly successful Malayalam film Thudarum (2025), which reunited her with Mohanlal and entered the ₹100-crore club at the box office. She is also slated to appear in the upcoming film Ramayana (2026).
