Neena Kurup had her debut performance in the movie 'Gandhi Nagar 2nd Street' as a college student. But her real career started with the movie 'Sreedharante Onnam Thirumurivu'. She acted opposite to Mammooty and Suresh Gopi in this movie. Later Neena began to choose supporting and charactor roles. Her role in 'Punjabi House' was well noticed. Neena is married to Kannan and they have a daughter 'Pavithra'.