Jyothi Lakshmi (2 November 1948 – 9 August 2016) was an Indian actress who appeared in more than 130 movies. In the early 1970s, she was well noted for her leading roles and songs in movies. She also acted in female-oriented movies and was a trained dancer. She predominantly worked in Tamil,

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, and

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movies. In the early 1980s, her popularity gradually declined due to her sister

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's entry into the movie industry. Her debut was in the film '' Vanambadi'' in 1963 as a dancer in the song 'Yaaradi Vanthaar'. She is best remembered for her supporting roles in Thedi Vandha Mapillai and Periya Edathu Penn. Her daughter Jyothi Meena is also an actress.

Filmography

Tamil

#'' Vanambadi'' (1963) #'' Periya Idathu Penn'' (1963) #''

Pattanathil Bhootham ''Pattanathil Bhootham'' () is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film, directed and co-edited by M. V. Raman, written by Javar Seetharaman and produced by T. Govindarajan. An adaptation of the American film '' The Brass Bottle'' (1 ...

'' (1967) #'' Galatta Kalyanam'' (1968) #'' Poovum Pottum'' (1968) #'' Adimaippenn'' (1969) #'' Thalaivan'' (1970) #'' Thedi Vandha Mappillai'' (1970) #''Vairakyam'' (1970) #'' Neerum Neruppum'' (1971) #'' Rickshawkaran'' (1971) #''Yaar Jambulingam'' (1972) #''Ragam Thedum Pallavi'' (1982) #''

Nayakan ''Nayakan'' (; ) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language gangster film written and directed by Mani Ratnam. Produced by Muktha Srinivasan, the film stars Kamal Haasan, Saranya (in her feature debut) and Karthika, with Janagaraj, Vijayan, M. V. Vas ...

'' (1987) #'' Muthu'' (1995) #'' Dharma Chakkaram'' (1997) #'' Pasamulla Pandiyare'' (1997) #'' Vaimaye Vellum'' (1997) #'' Maru Malarchi'' (1998) #'' Sethu'' (1999) #'' Ennamma Kannu'' (2000) #'' Middle Class Madhavan'' (2001) #'' Annai Kaligambal'' (2003) #'' M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi'' (2004) #'' Pachchak Kuthira'' (2006) #'' Sandai'' (2008) #''

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'' (2009) #'' Kozhi Koovuthu'' (2012) #''

Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga ''Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga'' () also known by the initialism ''VSOP'', is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by M. Rajesh. It stars Arya, Santhanam Tamannaah and Muktha. Arya produced the f ...

'' (2015) #''

Trisha Illana Nayanthara ''Trisha Illana Nayanthara'' ( ''If Not Trisha, Then Nayanthara'') is a 2015 Indian Tamil language sex comedy film written and directed by Adhik Ravichandran. The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar, Simran, Manisha Yadav and Anandhi, with VTV G ...

'' (2015) #''

Kavalai Vendam ''Kavalai Vendam'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Deekay. The film stars Jiiva and Kajal Aggarwal, while Bobby Simha and Sunaina play supporting roles. The film, which is said to be an urban ...

'' (2016) - Last movie in Tamil

Telugu

# ''

Punyavathi ''Punyavathi'' is a 1967 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Vasu Menon under the Vasu Studios banner and directed by V. Dadamirasi. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari, Shobhan Babu and the music is composed by Ghantasala. The film ...

'' (1967) # ''Thaali Bottu'' (1970) as Jyothi # '' Mosagallaku Mosagadu'' (1971) # ''Gandara Gandadu'' (1972) # ''Pilla? Piduga?'' (1972) # ''Korada Rani'' - played Title Role # ''Ida Lokham'' (1973) # ''Gandharvya Kanya'' (1979) # '' Sita Ramulu'' (1980) #''

Kottapeta Rowdy ''Kottapeta Rowdy'' is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Suryanarayana, Satyanarayana under Satya Chitra banner and directed by P. Sambasiva Rao. It stars Krishna, Jaya Prada in lead roles while Chiranjeevi in special ...

'' (1980) # ''Adrushtavanthudu'' (1980) # ''

Bebbuli ''Bebbuli'' () is a 1980 Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao and produced by Vadde Sobhanadri. The film stars Krishnam Raju and Sujatha in the lead roles. The film had music by J. V. Raghavulu. Cast *Krishnam Raju * Su ...

'' (1980) #''Dharma Poratam'' (1983) as Mohini # ''

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'' (1984) # ''

Babulugaadi Debba ''Babulugaadi Debba'' is a 1981 Telugu-language action drama film directed by K. Vasu starring Krishnam Raju, Sridevi and Raadhika. The soundtrack was composed by J. V. Raghavulu. Cast *Krishnam Raju as Venu/Babulu *Sridevi as Radha *Raadhika ...

'' (1984) # '' State Rowdy'' (1989) # '' Big Boss'' (1995) # '' Kalusukovalani'' (2002) # ''Donga Ramudu & Party'' (2003) # '' Bangaru Babu'' (2009)

Malayalam

# '' Murappennu'' (1965) # '' Kunjali Marakkar'' (1967) # '' Nagarame Nandi'' (1967) # '' Inspector'' (1968) # '' Kodungallooramma'' (1968) # ''

Alibabayum 41 Kallanmaarum ''Alibabayum 41 Kallanmaarum'' is a 1975 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by M. J. Kurien. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Bahadoor, KP Ummer, Vidhubala, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumar ...

'' (1975) as Dancer # ''Manushyamrigam'' (1980) # '' Bhaktha Hanuman'' (1980) as Dancer at Indra's court # '' Thadavara'' (1981) # '' Sanchari'' (1981)

Kannada

# '' Kulla Agent 000'' (1965) # '' Bangalore Mail'' (1966) # '' Prathidhwani'' (1969) # ''Chellida Raktha'' (1982) # ''

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'' (2004) # '' Vijaya Dashami'' (2001)

Hindi

# ''Payal Ki Jhankar'' (1968) # '' Jawab'' (1970) # ''Pistolwali'' (1972) # ''Naag Mani'' (1987)

Serial

* 2001-2002 Velan ( SUN TV) - Tamil * 2002-2005 Annamalai- Gandhimathi ( SUN TV) - Tamil * 2005 Raja Rajeswari - Podakki ( SUN TV) - Tamil * 2010 Vasantham ( SUN TV ) - Tamil * 2015-2016

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-Rajeswari (Episode 822–1060) ( SUN TV) - Tamil (2015-2016) Last serial

Death

She died in Chennai on 8 August 2016 due to blood cancer .

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Lakshmi, Jyothi Indian film actresses Actresses in Malayalam cinema Actresses in Tamil cinema Actresses in Kannada cinema Actresses in Telugu cinema Place of birth missing 1948 births 2016 deaths 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses from Chennai Indian television actresses Actresses in Tamil television