She had been bedridden at her home in Mankavu, Kozhikode, for some time and had been suffering from age-related health issues.

Savithri Sreedharan was a well-known Malayalam actress and theatre artist. She became widely recognized among film audiences for her memorable performance as Jameela in Sudani from Nigeria (2018).

Theatre Career

Savithri Sreedharan spent a major part of her artistic career on the Kozhikode theatre scene.

She entered the world of theatre in 1961, when she was around 16 years old, through the play Karutha Vella, staged by Valayanad Kala Samithi.

Over the years, she worked with several prominent professional theatre groups in Kozhikode, including Kalinga, Sangamam, Stage India and Chiranthana.

She received recognition for her contributions to theatre, including an award from the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi.

Film Career

Savithri Sreedharan made her early film appearance in Kadavu (1991), directed by M. T. Vasudevan Nair.

After taking a break from films, she made a notable comeback with Sudani from Nigeria (2018). Her portrayal of Jameela earned her widespread appreciation.

Some of her notable films include:

• Sudani from Nigeria (2018) – Jameela
• Dakini (2018) – Rosemary
• Virus (2019)
• Ittimani: Made in China (2019)
• Oru Kadath Naadan Kadha (2019)
• Pada (2022)
• Paappan (2022)
• Mei Hoom Moosa (2022)
• Christy (2023)
• Vayasethrayaayi? Muppathee...!! (2024)

National Film Award Recognition

Her performance in Sudani from Nigeria received a Special Mention at the 66th National Film Awards.

Her portrayal of Jameela became one of the most memorable performances of her film career.

Legacy

Although she became widely known to film audiences only later in life, Savithri Sreedharan had already established herself through more than four decades of work in theatre. Her performance in Sudani from Nigeria introduced her talent to a much wider audience and remains one of the highlights of her career.