Praveena is an Indian actress and dubbing artist who works predominantly in Malayalam television series and films, in addition to a few Tamil television series and films. She is widely recognised for portraying mother roles in both films and television serials, and has received multiple Kerala State Film Awards for her work as an actress and a dubbing artist.
| Name | Praveena |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress, dubbing artist |
| Languages of work | Malayalam, Tamil |
| Primary medium | Television and film |
| Debut film | Gowri (1992) |
| Notable awards | Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress (1998, 2008); Kerala State Film Award for Best Dubbing Artist (2010, 2012) |
Praveena began her acting career with the 1992 Malayalam film Gowri. Over the course of her career she has moved between film and television, becoming particularly familiar to Malayalam television audiences through her recurring portrayals of maternal characters in serial dramas.
Praveena's screen work spans Malayalam and Tamil productions, with the bulk of her output in Malayalam. She has been recognised for her performances by the Government of Kerala, winning the Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actress for her work in Agnisakshi (1998) and Oru Pennum Randaanum (2008).
Alongside her on-screen work, Praveena is an established dubbing artist in Malayalam cinema. She received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Dubbing Artist for her work in Elektra (2010) and again for Ivan Megharoopan (2012).
Praveena's career illustrates the close relationship between Malayalam cinema and television, with performers moving fluidly between both media. Her recognition in two distinct categories of the Kerala State Film Awards — acting and dubbing — places her among the few artists honoured by the state for both performance and voice work.