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Her ability to emote through subtle expressions rather than loud dialogues makes her a favorite among critics and family audiences alike.

: A new face in the industry appearing in the 2026 film Vaazha 2: Biopic of a Billion Bros .

| Year | Movie Title | Role Type | Watch Priority | |------|-------------|-----------|----------------| | 2009 | Mounam (Silence) | Supporting | Low | | 2011 | Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu | Lead | | | 2013 | Aaranyakam | Lead | High | | 2014 | Edakkad Batch | Lead | Medium | | 2015 | Oru Kuttanadan Blog | Lead | High | | 2016 | Irupatham Noottandu | Lead | Medium | | 2017 | Pennu | Lead | High | | 2018 | Chola | Lead | High | | 2019 | Njan Marykutty | Lead | Highest | | 2020 | Kadalil Oru Kottaram | Lead | Medium | | 2021 | Veruthe Oru Bharya | Lead | High | | 2022 | The Last Visa | Cameo | Low | | 2023 | Rathri Mazha (Night Rain) | Lead | Medium | | 2024 | Maria: The Final Act | Lead | Upcoming |

The first movie rolled—a bright, stubborn comedy about a woman who taught birds to dance. Laughter spilled, and somewhere the audience agreed that the scene where the lead stumbles into a rain of confetti was pure, dizzy joy. After it ended, a man with paint on his hands stood and read from a card: "Because it taught me to make room for nonsense." The room applauded. Maria’s tin felt lighter.

Fathima Why it qualifies: A satirical take on Islamic filmmaking, Maria plays a director’s wife caught in a web of religious hypocrisy. This is her most mature role to date. She balances comedy and tragedy effortlessly. Many fans argue this should be higher on the best maria mallu movies list for her performance alone. Genre: Satire/Drama Where to Watch: Sony LIV