Suchitra’s film debut was through No 20 Madras Mail. She was only 14 when she came to act in the film along with Mammootty and Mohanlal. She later acted in many films including Kuttettan, Abhimanyu, Mimics Parade, Bharatham, Kasargod Khadar Bhai, Kashmeeram and Hitler.

However, she said that she feels bad for not making her entry through Balachandra Menon’s film. She said this in an interview to a noted magazine.

She said that she too had that desire. He knows the magic of creating actresses. That is why the heroines he introduced performed really well. After becoming active in films, I had told him about my long-lost wish. “I too regret for not having introducing Suchitra to the industry”, I was shocked to hear his words, she said.

Though he did not introduce me to films, it was Menon who introduced me as a member of Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA). I was the joint secretary of AMMA in 1997. I was only 22 at that time. Menon sir is very efficient in tracking someone's talent. He found that I had an administrative capability. It gave me confidence, she said.