became a household name for portraying the ideal, emotional "homely" characters. : Classic Films
| Decade | Actress | Essential Film | Role Type | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Manorama | Vandichakkaram | Nosy Neighbor | | 1990s | Srividya | Michael Madana Kama Rajan | Tragic Mother | | 2000s | Kovai Sarala | Thirupaachi | Loud Village Aunty | | 2010s | Uma Padmanabhan | Aruvi | Religious Aunt | | 2020s | Vanitha | Jai Bhim | Advocate Aunty |