Sithara is an Indian actress known for her works predominantly inMalayalam,Tamil,Telugu, andKannada films.^[1] She has appeared in over a hundred films in South Indian languages.^[2]

Sithara was born as the eldest of the three children of Parameshwaran Nair and Valsala Nair inKilimanoor. Her father Parameshwaran Nair was an engineer at the electricity board and her mother was also an officer at the electricity board. She has two younger brothers, Pratheesh and Abhilash. She studied in Lourdes Mount School,Vattappara. She was studying for pre-university certification at Sree Sankara Vidyapeetom College, Kilimanoor, when she acted in her debut movieKaveri (1986).^[3]

Sithara never married, a decision she took early in her life after her father's death.^[4]

Sithara made her acting debut in 1986 with the Malayalam filmKaveri, directed byRajeevnath. Her performance was well-received, and she soon became a sought-after actress in the Malayalam film industry. She went on a signing spree and turned to be most sought after actress of 80's and 90's in South India.^[5]

She then expanded her career to Tamil cinema with her debut inPudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989), directed byK. Balachander, which was a major success and established her as a prominent actress in Tamil films.^[6]

Throughout her career, Sithara has worked with several leading actors and acclaimed directors. Some of her notable Malayalam films includeNakhakshathangal (1986),Mazhavilkavadi (1989),Jaathakam (1989),Dasharatham (1989),Amaram (1991),Chamayam (1993) andGuru (1997).

In Tamil cinema, she is known for her performances in films likePudhu Vasantham (1990) andPadayappa (1999). She has to be part of more than 100 films in each south languages as heroin and character artists.^[7]

In late 2000, she took a break from the industry. Sithara made her comeback to Mollywood withBharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu directed byRajasenan. After her comeback, she acted inBharya Onnu Makkal Moonnu (2013) andSaigal Padukayanu (2015).^[8]

She is also known for her work in Television. The serial likesMouna Raagalu,Kavari Maangal,Parasakti,Eetharam Katha,Intinti Gruhalakshmi andPoova Thalaya.^[9]

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