Manju Warrier

Biography

Manju Warrier is an Indian actor and dancer who predominantly works in the Malayalam film industry. Making her debut at the age of 17, Manju rose to become one of the leading actresses in the Malayalam film industry. 

In 1999, Manju won the Special Jury - National Film Award for her performance in the movie Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu and later took a sabbatical for 14 years making her comeback in the year 2014.

Manju began her acting career with the television serial, Mohavaram, which was telecasted on Doordarshan. However, she made her movie debut with Sakshyam (1995), which was a box office hit. A year later, she appeared in the movie Sallapam (1996) alongside Dileep, whom she later married.
 

Manju has acted with some of the top actors in the Malayalam film industry including Suresh Gopi and Jayaram. With Suresh Gopi, she has appeared in movies such as Summer in Bethlehem (1998), Pranayavarnangal (1998), Pathram (1999), and Kaliyattam (1997). 

Her notable movies with co-star Jayaram include_Irattakuttikalude Achan (1997),_Kaliveedu (1996),_Thooval Kottaram_(1996) and_Krishnagudiyil Oru Pranayakalathu (1997). In the movie, Daya, released in 1998, Manju portrayed the role of a man. 

This was the first time a Malayalam actress had taken up such a role and Manju was praised for her performance. After giving several hit movies, Manju got married to her co-star Dileep. Post her marriage, Manju took a long break from mainstream acting.
 

Finally, after a 15-year hiatus, Manju made her comeback in the movie How Old Are You in 2014. Portraying the character of Nirupama Rajeev, a UD clerk in the revenue department, her performance was highly appreciated by Sharika. C of The Hindu quoting, "A must-watch, the film is also her (Manju Warrier`s) way of making a statement - that age does not matter and you are never too old to chase your dreams. 

Ab ki baar, Manju Warrier!" The movie was a critical and commercial success and Manju won her fifth Filmfare Award for her performance. Post the release of How Old Are You, Manju teamed up with Mohanlal after a gap of 17 years for Sathyan Anthikad`s movie, Ennum Eppozhum (2015). She was last seen in the movie Rani Padmini (2015), alongside Rima Kallingal.

In 2016, Manju will be seen in the movie Karinkunnam 6S directed by Deepu Karunakaran. Her other projects include C/O Saira Banu (2017), Villain (2017), Mohanlal (2018), Lucifer (2019), Asuran (2019) and The Priest (2021).