Shoba
Mahalakshmi Menon, best known by her stagename Shobha, was an Indian actress best known for her work in Malayalam and Tamil films. At the age of 17, She won the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in the 1979 Tamil film Pasi.
150
Total Movies
6
Languages
7.3
Avg Rating (TMDB)
Varane Avashyamund (0.4139731)
Highest Grossing
Shoba Upcoming Movies 2026
Essential Watchlist
Swami Vivekananda
1998
🇮🇳 Hindi
Charithram
1989
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Dhwani
1988
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Ithu Engal Neethi
1988
🇮🇳 Tamil
Abhayam Thedi
1986
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku
1986
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Vasantha Sena
1985
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Manavoori Pandavulu
1978
🇮🇳 Telugu
Dweepu
1977
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Taxi Car
1972
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Mallu Vetti Minor
1990
🇮🇳 Tamil
Nalkkavala
1987
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Streaming Now (OTT)
Couple Friendly
2026
🇮🇳 Telugu
Thudarum
2025
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Niram Marum Ulagil
2025
🇮🇳 Tamil
Kalki 2898-AD
2024
🇮🇳 Telugu
Prem Kumar
2023
🇮🇳 Telugu
Anni Manchi Sakunamule
2023
🇮🇳 Telugu
Manchi Rojulochaie
2021
🇮🇳 Telugu
Ek Mini Katha
2021
🇮🇳 Telugu
One Small Story
2021
🇮🇳 Telugu
Varane Avashyamund
2020
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Paper Boy
2018
🇮🇳 Telugu
Uppi 2
2015
🇮🇳 Kannada
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Couple Friendly | ⭐ 7.2 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2025 | Thudarum | ⭐ 7.5 | - | JioHotstar |
| 2025 | Niram Marum Ulagil | N/A | - | VI movies and tv |
| 2024 | Kalki 2898-AD | ⭐ 6.388 | $141.0M | Netflix |
| 2023 | Prem Kumar | ⭐ 6 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2023 | Anni Manchi Sakunamule | ⭐ 5.4 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2023 | Sridevi Shoban Babu | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Kalyanam Kamaneeyam | ⭐ 5.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | Manchi Rojulochaie | ⭐ 4 | - | aha |
| 2021 | Ek Mini Katha | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2021 | One Small Story | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2020 | Varane Avashyamund | ⭐ 6.7 | $4.1M | Sun Nxt |
| 2018 | Paper Boy | ⭐ 5.8 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2017 | Upendra Matte Baa | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2015 | Uppi 2 | ⭐ 7.1 | $6.2M | Sun Nxt |
| 2015 | DK | ⭐ 2 | - | DocAlliance Films |
| 2013 | Thira | ⭐ 7 | - | ManoramaMax |
| 2012 | Yaare Koogadali | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2012 | Snehitaru | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2011 | Golconda High School | ⭐ 7.2 | - | VI movies and tv |
| 2009 | Sagar Alias Jacky Reloaded | ⭐ 5.1 | $2.1M | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | Pandhayam | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | Mere Baap Pehle Aap | ⭐ 4.983 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2008 | Navashakthi Vaibhava | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | A Little Dream | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | Milana | ⭐ 7.3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Aathi | ⭐ 5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Mandya | N/A | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2005 | Ranachandi | N/A | - | Sun Nxt |
| 2004 | Jyeshta | N/A | - | Sun Nxt |
| 2004 | Mampazhakkalam | ⭐ 5.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | Neela Megha Shyama | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | Banallu Neene Buviyallu Neene | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | Valliettan | ⭐ 5.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | Sradha | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 2000 | Chamundi | N/A | - | Sun Nxt |
| 2000 | Shabdavedhi | ⭐ 7.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1999 | Nenjinile | ⭐ 6 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1998 | Swami Vivekananda | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Kalyana Kacheri | ⭐ 7 | - | Hungama Play |
| 1997 | Roja Malare | ⭐ 2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Taraka Ramudu | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Kaliyoonjal | ⭐ 5.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Surya Putrulu | ⭐ 8 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1996 | Thuraimugam | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | Aramana Veedum Anjoorekkarum | ⭐ 7 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1996 | Hitler | ⭐ 6.8 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1996 | Rajaputhran | ⭐ 6.2 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1995 | Minnaminuginum Minnukettu | ⭐ 6 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1995 | Mazhayethum Munpe | ⭐ 6.8 | - | ManoramaMax |
| 1994 | Vishnu | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Minnaram | ⭐ 6.2 | - | VI movies and tv |
| 1994 | Pakshe | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1994 | Commissioner | ⭐ 7.222 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Manathe Vellitheru | ⭐ 7.5 | - | VI movies and tv |
| 1994 | Thenmavin Kombath | ⭐ 7.6 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 1994 | Pavithram | ⭐ 7 | - | ManoramaMax |
| 1993 | Manichitrathazhu | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 1993 | Golanthara Vartha | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Nippu Ravva | ⭐ 8.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Maya Mayooram | ⭐ 6.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Meleparambil Aanveedu | ⭐ 7.6 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1993 | Anuragada Alegalu | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Naalaiya Theerpu | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Oru Kochu Bhoomikulukkam | ⭐ 6.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Pappayude Swantham Appoos | ⭐ 7.2 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1992 | Appula Appa Rao | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1991 | Thalapathi | ⭐ 7.9 | - | ManoramaMax |
| 1991 | Rowdy Gari Pellam | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Ulladakkam | ⭐ 7.3 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 1991 | Vasthuhara | ⭐ 7.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Adayalam | ⭐ 6.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | April 1st Vidudala | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Keechurallu | N/A | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1990 | Mallu Vetti Minor | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Iyer the Great | ⭐ 6.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Kalikkalam | ⭐ 7.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Nari Nari Naduma Murari | ⭐ 6 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 1989 | Innale | ⭐ 6.727 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1989 | Ponmana Selvan | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Sattathin Thirappu Vizhaa | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Paattukku Oru Thalaivan | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Charithram | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Dhwani | ⭐ 10 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1988 | Vellanakalude Naadu | ⭐ 7.9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Idhu Namma Aalu | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Aryan | ⭐ 6.9 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1988 | Rudraveena | ⭐ 6.556 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1988 | Ithu Engal Neethi | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Nalkkavala | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Sattam Oru Vilaiyaattu | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Anantaram | ⭐ 8.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Ajeyudu | N/A | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1987 | Kalam Mari Katha Mari | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Vrutham | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1987 | Nadodikkattu | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Padayani | ⭐ 8 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1986 | Ee Kaikalil | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Udayam Padinjaru | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Aayiram Kannukal | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Ente Entethu Mathram | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Kunjattakilikal | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Abhayam Thedi | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | T. P. Balagopalan M.A. | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Iniyum Kurukshetrum | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Kshamichu Ennoru Vakku | ⭐ 10 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1985 | Upaharam | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Yathra | ⭐ 6.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Rangam | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Akkacheyude Kunjuvava | N/A | - | Hungama Play |
| 1985 | Ayanam | ⭐ 9 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1985 | Vasantha Sena | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Giri Baale | N/A | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1985 | Ee Sabdam Innathe Sabdam | ⭐ 6 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Anubandham | ⭐ 6.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Thammil Thammil | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Eeran Sandhya | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Ee Thanalil Ithiri Neram | N/A | - | ManoramaMax |
| 1985 | Avidathepole Ivideyum | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1985 | Marudhani | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | Kanamarayathu | ⭐ 5.7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1980 | Moodupani | ⭐ 4.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1980 | Saamanthippoo | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1980 | Esthappan | ⭐ 5.778 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1980 | Shalini Ente Koottukari | ⭐ 8.5 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1979 | Pasi | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1979 | Azhiyatha Kolangal | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1979 | Agal Vilakku | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1979 | Ulkadal | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1979 | Enippadigal | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1979 | Ente Neelakaasham | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | Manavoori Pandavulu | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | Mullum Malarum | ⭐ 8.3 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 1978 | Aparichita | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | Randu Penkuttikal | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | Nizhal Nijamagirathu | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | Bandhanam | ⭐ 8 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1977 | Kokila | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1977 | Ormakal Marikkumo? | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1977 | Dweepu | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1973 | Bhadradeepam | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1972 | Gandharavakshetram | ⭐ 7.333 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1972 | Taxi Car | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1972 | Aaradimanninte Janmi | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1971 | Inquilab Zindabad | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1971 | Karakanakadal | ⭐ 7 | - | VI movies and tv |
| TBA | Parimala & Co | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1968 | Kadal | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1964 | Bommai | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
Shoba Career & Box Office Summary
Shoba is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 150 movies across 6 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 7.3/10, Shoba has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters. Their highest-grossing film to date is the phenomenal hit Varane Avashyamund (0.4139731), which shattered numerous theatrical records.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 1 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 56 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on Shoba's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
Career Highlights
Awards & All-Time Records
🏆 Dumkera Awards DatabaseView where Shoba ranks in National & State records.
Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.