Manju Pathrose is an Indian supporting actress who appears in Malayalam television and films.
Manju Pathrose's first foray into acting came in 2003 following a chance encounter. While the casting team for A. K. Lohithadas film Chakram caught sight of her photographs from a dance performance, the role ultimately didn't materialize. Undeterred, Manju made her official television debut in the second season of the reality TV show Veruthe Alla Bharya[1] on Mazhavil Manorama. This platform proved instrumental in securing her first television acting role, a character in the popular comedic sitcom Marimayam on the same channel. This marked her breakout performance and established her as a talented actress.[1][2]
Manju continued to flourish in the sitcom genre, appearing in shows like Mayamohini and Kunnamkulathangaadi. Her portrayal of Thankam in Aliyan vs Aliyan garnered critical acclaim and earned her the prestigious Kerala State Television Awards (Special Jury Award).[3]
In 2020, Manju participated in the highly popular reality show Bigg Boss (Malayalam season 2) on Asianet. Hosted by actor Mohanlal, however, she got evicted from the house on Day 48.[4][5]
She is married to Sunil Bernard, a percussionist, and has a son, Ed Bernard.[6][7]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Chakram | Deepa | |
| 2013 | North 24 Kaatham | Wife | |
| 2014 | Tamaar Padaar | Kanakam | |
| Njangalude Veettile Athidhikal | Rajani | ||
| Odum Raja Adum Rani | Ambal | ||
| 2015 | Jilebi | Sreeja (Servant) | [8] |
| Utopiayile Rajavu | Saritha (Maid Servant) | ||
| Urumbukal Urangarilla | Janamma | ||
| Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole | Nayanakumari | ||
| Compartment | Mallika teacher | ||
| 2016 | Maheshinte Prathikaaram | Babyachan's sister | |
| Kammatipaadam | Anitha's aunt | ||
| Marubhoomiyile Aana | Panchayat President | ||
| School Bus | Annie | ||
| Marupadi | Prisoner | ||
| 2017 | Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol | Lillykutty | [8] |
| Paippin Chuvattile Pranayam | Villager | [8] | |
| Chippy | |||
| Aana Alaralodalaral | Kunji Pokker's Wife | ||
| Thrissivaperoor Kliptham | Prostitute | ||
| Kuttanadan Marpappa | Minimol | ||
| 2018 | Sarvopari Palakkaran | Molly | |
| Panchavarnathatha | Servant | ||
| Oru Pazhaya Bomb Kadha | Servant | [9] | |
| Kalyanam | Rama | ||
| Kadha Paranja Kadha | Ayishumma | ||
| Laughing Apartment Near Girinagar | Malathi | ||
| Aickarakkonathe Bhishaguaranmaar | Panchayat President | ||
| Ente Mezhuthiri Athazhangal | Gracy Stephen | ||
| Premasoothram | Sarasu | ||
| 2019 | Kuttymama | Savithri | |
| Thottappan | Patreesia | [9] | |
| Ulta | Subaida | ||
| My Santa | Smitha Paul/Kunjechi | [8] | |
| 2020 | Sameer | Prasanna | |
| 2021 | Laughing Buddha | Rani | |
| 2022 | Bhoothakalam | Asha's neighbour | [10] |
| Heaven | Stephen's wife | ||
| EMI | Shine's mother | ||
| Raghavettante Pathinarum Rameswarayathrayu | |||
| 2023 | Christy | Lissie | [11] |
| Uru | Ayisha | ||
| Queen Elizabeth | Sheeba | [12] | |
| 2024 | Palayam PC | Chinchu Rani | [13] |
| 2024 | Vayasethrayaayi? Muppathiee..!! | Sulu |
| Year | Program | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Veruthe alla Bharya | Herself as contestant | Mazhavil Manorama |
| 2013–2019 | Marimayam | Shyamala | |
| 2013 | Manassiloru Mazhavillu | Herself | Kairali TV |
| 2014 | Nammal Thammil | Participant | Asianet |
| 2016–2017 | Kunnamkulathangaadi | Alice | Media One TV |
| 2016 | Mayamohini | Karuthamma | Mazhavil Manorama |
| Marithatteem Mayammutteem | Shyamala | ||
| 2017–2019 | Aliyan vs Aliyan | Thankam | Amrita TV |
| 2017 | Onnum Onnum Moonu | Herself | Mazhavil Manorama |
| Katturumbu | Judge | Flowers TV | |
| Celebrity League | Herself as contestant | ||
| 2018 | Urvashi Theatres | Herself as contestant | Asianet |
| 2019 | Kudumbakodathy | Mollykutty | Kairali TV |
| Suharayum Suhasiniyum | Suhara | Asianet | |
| Day with a Star | Herself | Kaumudy TV | |
| Kusuruthi Kudumbam | Participant | Mazhavil Manorama | |
| Annies Kitchen | Herself | Amrita TV | |
| 2020 | Bigg Boss Malayalam 2 | Herself as a contestant (Evicted on day 48) |
Asianet |
| 2020–Present | Aliyans | Thankam | Kaumudy TV |
| 2020 | Salt n' Pepper | Cookery presenter | |
| Meet My Guest | Herself | Rosebowl | |
| Tharapakittu | Herself | Kaumudy TV | |
| Onapooram | Herself | ||
| Parayam Nedam | Participant | Amrita TV | |
| 2021 | Let's Rock N Roll | Participant | Zee Keralam |
| 2021–2022 | Pranayavarnangal | Swayamprabha | |
| 2021 | Asianet BB Dhamaka | Contestant | Asianet |
| 2021–Present | Manju's Kitchen | Cookery presenter | Kaumudy TV |
| 2021 | Red Carpet | Mentor | Amrita TV |
| 2022–2023 | Surabhiyum Suhasiniyum | Kochammini | Flowers TV |
| 2022 | Flowers Oru Kodi | Participant | Flowers TV |
| 2024–2025 | Etho Janma Kalpanayil | Manorama | Asianet |
| 2024-2025 | Surabhiyum Suhasiniyum 2 | Kochammini | Flowers TV[14] |
| Year | Website | Program | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | YouTube | Blackies[15] | Vlog - Travel & Food | |
| 2021 | YouTube | Boeing Boeing | ||
| 2022 | YouTube | Velivillakunnu police station | ||
| 2024 | ZEE5 | Manorathangal | Sumathi | Anthology series Segment: Kazhcha |
| Year | Film | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Avalodoppam | Kukku Babu |
| 2018 | Meera | |
| 2020 | Kanavile Kanmani | Album also Singer |
| 2021 | Mudi | Yassir Muhammed |
| 2023 | When Divorce Becomes Revenge | Sujith KJ, Vaisakh Balachander |
