Anandavally

Anandavally C. R. (14 January 1952 – 5 April 2019) was an Indian actress and dubbing artist, who predominantly worked in the Malayalam film industry. She has lent voice to over 5,000 characters in over 2,000 Malayalam movies. Anandavally was the woman behind the voice and one of the senior most dubbing artists in Malayalam cinema. In 1993 alone, Ananadavally dubbed for at least 2000 films, lending her voice to lead female characters. This continues to remain among the unbreakable records in Malayalam industry. The dubbing artist had given voice to most of Geetha (actress) characters in almost all the 50 films she acted in Malayalam. In 1993, Anandavally dubbed for Vinaya Prasad as Sridevi in Manichitrathazhu, delivering the iconic dialogue "Entha Ammava." Anandavally was the voice of many strong women characters of the 1980s and '90s, including the much-loved character of Clara that Sumalatha played in Thoovanathumbikal.