Parvathy was a popular actress in Malayalam film industry between 1986 and 1996. Her notable works include Amrutham Gamaya, Oru Minnaminunginte Nurunguvettam, Thoovanathumbikal (1987), Ponmuttayidunna Tharavu (1989), Vadakkunokkiyantram, Peruvannapurathe Visheshangal and Kireedam (1989).

Parvathy married Malayalam film actor Jayaram in 1992, who was her co-star in many films.