Lissy is an Indian actress, who has appeared primarily in Malayalam films, in addition to a few Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada movies. She made her cinematic debut in 1982 with Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam. Her notable roles include Odaruthammava Aalariyam (1984), Mutharamkunnu P.O. (1985), Boeing Boeing (1985), Thalavattom (1986), Vikram (1986) and Chithram (1988).
Early life and education Lissy was born in a Syro-Malabar Catholic family as the only child to Nellikaattil Pappachan (Varkey) and Aleyamma at Pukkattupadi, Kochi. Her parents divorced when she was very young, and she was brought up by her mother. She was educated at St. Teresa’s Convent Girls' School in Kochi and then at St. Teresa's College, Kochi.Lissy Priyadarshan-ON Record , 2 , 3 , 4 , Kannadi, Asianet News . Lissy talks about her schooling, her introduction into film industry in aged 15, how she met Priyadarshan, her faith and religion, her current life etc.
Lissy was a bright student and scored excellent marks during her schooling. She started her career in movies at the age of 15 when she was studying for pre-university degree. She had to discontinue her studies to concentrate on her career. Later, she resumed her academic pursuits and, thereafter, earned a postgraduate degree in Psychology from Annamalai University through distance education.
Career Her debut into films happened in the early '80s. Along with Malayalam films, Lissy also had appeared in several Tamil, and Telugu films. Lissy is most remembered for her roles in Chithram, Thalavattom, Odaruthammava Alariyam, Mutharamkunnu P.O. and Boeing Boeing. As she stated in an interview with manam magazine, she was introduced to Tamil films by Kamal Haasan as his heroine in his home production, Vikram.http://manam.online/Special-Interviews/2016-JUN-30/Lissy-Open-talk
Personal life After having a relationship with the reputed movie director Priyadarshan, she was married to him on 13 December 1990. After marriage, she gave up acting and adopted the name Lakshmi for religious reasons. After the birth of their son Siddharth, she converted to Hinduism from Catholicism.
Lissy filed a divorce petition on 1 December 2014 in a family court at Chennai and was divorced on 1 September 2016, after 26 years of marriage.
In March 2026, Lissy reconciled with her former husband Priyadarshan, nearly a decade after their divorce in 2016. Priyadarshan stated that although they have not remarried, they are living together and have resumed their relationship.
Filmography Malayalam + List of Lissy Malayalam film credits Year Title Role Notes 1982 Ithiri Neram Othiri Karyam Latha 1983 Shesham KazhchayilSudha Asthram Lilly Prashnam Gurutharam Girl Next Door Aana Annie 1984 Parannu Parannu Parannu Sudha Athirathram Cicily Kaliyil Alpam Karyam Kalpana Odaruthammava Aalariyam Minu Aduthaduthu Rema 1985 Mutharamkunnu P.O. K.P.Amminikutty Punnaram Cholli Cholli Rema Thammil ThammilKavitha's friend Onnanam Kunnil Oradikkunnil Meenakshi Thediya Valli Kaalilchutti Onningu VannengilPriya Ayanam Lizy Angadikkappurathu Rathi Aram + Aram = Kinnaram Sujatha Boeing Boeing Elena Nirakkoottu Dr. Suma Arante Mulla Kochu MullaBindu Aa Neram Alppa Dooram Valsala Puli Varunne Puli Subhashini Kathodu KathoramTheresa Parayanumvayya Parayathirikkanumvayya Sridevi 1986 Dheem Tharikida Thom Rohini Pappan Priyappetta PappanSarina Ayalvasi Oru DaridravasiIndira Mazha Peyyunnu Maddalam Kottunnu Shobha Katturumbinum Kathukuthu Prabha Chekkeranoru Chilla Chinnu Iniyum Kurukshethram Ammini Vishwosichalum Illenkilum - Revathikkoru Pavakutty Revathi Menon Hello My Dear Wrong Number Sunitha Menon MizhineerpoovukalSofia Adukkan Enteluppam - Ice CreamRekha Geetham Herself ThalavattamAnitha Rakkuyilin Raagassadasil Revathi Menon Aval Kathirunnu Avanum - Illenjippokkal Malini Ennu Nadhante NimmiReena Ashtabandham Subaida 1987 Kottum KuravayumGeetha Oru Sindoora Pottinte Ormaykku Bindu Ivide Ellavarkkum Sukham Anitha Mathew Neeyetra Dhanya Laila Adimakal Udamakal Raji SarvakalasalaJyothi Itha Samayamayi CheppuMini Manivathoorile Aayiram Sivarathrikal Rani NaalkavalaNurse Mercy 1988 Oru CBI Diary Kurippu Omana Oru Muthassi Kadha Thresia Manu Uncle Uma David David Mr. DavidLiza August 1 Petty Thief Arjun Dennis Oru Vivada Vishayam Gigi Aalilakuruvikal Rajamma MrithyunjayamAnnie Vellanakalude NaduDeepa Chithram Revathy Unnikrishnante Adyathe Christmas Sridevi 1989 Njangalude Kochu DoctorAlice CharithramRenu DouthyamSarala AksharathettuElsy Ammavanu Pattiya Amali Sulochana AdikkurippuVeena Aattinakkare Soumya VadakkunokkiyantramSarala The NewsJolly Nair Saab Parvathi RugminiMeera 1990 Minda Poochakku Kalyanam Mini Kuttettan Revathi 1991 May Dinam Elizabeth
Telugu + List of Lissy Telugu film credits Year Title Role Notes 1989 SakshiSwapna 1990 MagaaduSwetha Doshi Nirdoshi Anuradha 20va Sathabdam Rani Mamashri Dheeraja 1991 Aatma Bandham Shailaja Siva SakthiKalyani Stuvartpuram DongaluVandana 2018 Chal Mohan Ranga Mrs. Subhramanyam
Tamil + List of Lissy Tamil film credits Year Title Role Notes 1986 Vikram Preethi 1987 Ananda Aradhanai Kavita 1988 Manasukkul Mathappu Anita 1990 Pagalil Pournami Jaya
Kannada + List of Lissy Kannada film credits Year Title Role Notes 1990 AshwamedhaGanga credited as Geethanjali
Hindi + List of Lissy Hindi film credits Year Title Role Notes1985 Saagar Rosy
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External links
Lizzy at MSI (archive copy)