Maria is a veteran Indian film actress who has worked primarily in the Malayalam film industry. Known for her distinct dialogue delivery and ability to handle both serious drama and comedy with equal finesse, she became a familiar face in over 200 films. Unlike many actresses of her time who were typecast solely as romantic leads, Maria built a durable career spanning decades by transitioning effectively into character roles.

Edakkad Batch (2014) was the biggest commercial hit, grossing ₹32 crore worldwide.

| 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 |

If you want to binge-watch Maria John’s career progression, follow this chronological order: