Kamala Kumari (6 January 1945 – 26 July 2021), known by her

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stage name Jayanthi, was an Indian actress known for her work in

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and

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. She was noted for her contributions to different genres of films from the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. She had appeared in over 500 films, including films in the

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and

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s. She had received seven Karnataka State Film Awards, four times as

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and twice as Best Supporting Actress, the President's Medal for Best Actress and two Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. She has been cited as Kannada cinema's "most bold and beautiful" actress by various media outlets, a title for which she has received substantial publicity. The Kannada film industry honored her with the title "Abhinaya Sharadhe", (''Goddess Sharada in acting'').

Early life

Jayanthi was born in

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, in the erstwhile Madras Presidency of British India on 6 January 1945. Her father Balasubramanyam worked as English professor at the St Joseph's College in

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. Her mother was Santhanalakshmi. Jayanthi was the eldest of three siblings and had two younger brothers. Her parents separated when she was young and her mother took the children and moved to Madras. Jayanthi's mother was keen on making her daughter a classical dancer and hence she joined a dance school. Her friend in dance school was the famous Tamil actress Manorama.

Career

Initial struggle

As a child, Jayanthi went to the studios to see her idol

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. He called her and made her sit on his lap. Affectionately, he had asked her whether she would agree to become his heroine and the little girl had merely blushed. The pair would go on later in life to produce successful films such as ''

Jagadeka Veeruni Katha ''Jagadeka Veeruni Katha'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language fantasy swashbuckler film, produced and directed by K. V. Reddy under the Vijaya Productions banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, B. Saroja Devi with music composed by Pendyala Nagesw ...

'', '' Kula Gowravam'', ''Kondaveeti Simham'' and ''Justice Chowdhury''. Jayanthi was ridiculed most of the time as she was plump and could never dance well. During her teens, she had the chance to act in a few Tamil and Telugu movies in bit parts. Jayanthi was shattered after the episode, but promised herself that one day she would prove her worth. Jayanthi's life changed when noted film director Y. R. Swamy spotted her during one of her dance rehearsals and cast her in his film ''

Jenu Goodu ''Jenu Goodu'' () is a 1963 Indian Kannada film, directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by T. Vasanna and S. Heera. The film stars K. S. Ashwath, Udaykumar, Rajashankar and Pandari Bai in lead roles. Jayanthi and Chandrakala both made their Kan ...

'' after persuading her unrelenting mother who gave in after the former's third visit to her house. He also gave her the stage name. Jayanthi enjoyed a good run in the Kannada Film industry. She has costarred in more than 40 movies with Rajkumar, the doyen of Kannada cinema .

Rise to fame

,'' Jayanthi's first Kannada film was commercial success. Her next Kannada film as heroine was T. V. Singh Thakur's ''

Chandavalliya Thota ''Chandavalliya Thota'' is a 1964 Indian Kannada language film, directed by T. V. Singh Thakur. It stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar and Jayanthi. Film was release on 24 June 1964and ran for a hundred days at Prabhat Cinema in Bangalore. The film wo ...

,'' the first film that paired her with Rajkumar. Based on T. R. Subba Rao's novel the film was a huge success and even won the President's Medal for Best Film in Kannada. The next major film that Jayanthi starred in was the 1965 ''

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'' directed by M. R. Vittal in which she played the title role. Considered a film with a "bold theme" in what was seen as the

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cinema at the time, the film dealt with the influence of parental differences and of a lead heroine who grows up to be a rebel and stands up against convention, refusing

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, opting to be career-oriented women and with a carefree attitude towards

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. Jayanthi was launched as the glamour-diva in the film, a first for a Kannada film, wearing skirts, T-shirts and nighties. The film was a huge success and catapulted Jayanthi to fame. She is credited with being the first Kannada actress to wear a swimsuit on screen, which the producers' first choice for the role had refused to do. The film won Jayanthi the President's award. Jayanthi recalled the occasion in one of her interviews when she received the award from Indira Gandhi (then the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting), who, after giving away the award called back Jayanthi and gave her a kiss and wished her good luck. She did Tamil films from 1962 to 1979 as leading lady, frequently paired opposite

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and

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in Tamil. In Tamil she acted with all major stars including M.G. Ramachandran, Gemini Ganesan, Muthuraman and Jaishankar. She acted with

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in ''

Padagotti ''Padagotti'' () is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language social problem film directed by T. Prakash Rao and produced by G. N. Velumani. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran and B. Saroja Devi, with M. N. Nambiar, S. V. Ramadas, Nagesh, Manorama and Jay ...

'' and ''

Mugaraasi ''Muharasi'' () is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by M. A. Thirumugam. Based on G. Balasubramaniam's play ''Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum'', itself inspired by the 1964 film ''The Pitiless Three'', the film stars M. G. Ramachandr ...

'', with

in ''

Kanna Nalama ''Kanna Nalama'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil language film, written and directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Jayanthi, with Major Sundarrajan, Manorama and V. S. Raghavan in supporting roles. It was released on 12 Januar ...

'', ''

Velli Vizha ''Velli Vizha'' () is a 1972 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by K. Balachander and produced by B. Duraisami. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Jayanthi, Vanisri and S. Varalakshmi. It was released on 11 August 1972. Plot Cast * Gemin ...

'', '' Punnagai'', Ganga Gowri and ''

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'', with

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in ''

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'' and ''Kaadhal Paduthum Paadu'' and '' Ethir Neechal'' with

. She was director

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's regular actress and they went on to work in films such as ''

'', '' Bama Vijayam'', '' Ethir Neechal'', '' Punnagai'', ''

'' and ''

''. She acted with

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and Manorama in the film ''

''. The song Aadhi Naadan Ketkindraan picturised on her sung by TMS-Janaki was very popular. She was married to film director Peketi Sivaram for a few years and then the couple separated. During the late 1970s and the 1980s Jayanthi starred in many Kannada movies that required a slightly mature actress, often paired with Srinivasa Murthy and Prabhakar. On 27 March 2018, it was falsely reported by several media houses that actress Jayanthi had died. While her fans took to social media to offer their condolences, her family members refuted the rumors as false. The then 73 year old actress complained of breathing difficulties and was admitted to a private hospital in Bengaluru and was recuperating and responding well to the treatment.

Other works

In 2009, she gave her voice to an

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Death

Jayanthi died on 26 July 2021 at the age of 76, due to age related ailments at her residence in Bengaluru.

Awards

;Karnataka State Film Awards * 1973–74:

— ''

Edakallu Guddada Mele ''Edakallu Guddada Mele'' () is a 1973 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Puttanna Kanagal. It is based on the novel of same name by Bharathi Suta which was an adaptation of the English novel '' Lady Chatterley's Lover'' by D. H. Lawrence. ...

'' * 1976–77: Best Actress — ''Manassinanthe Mangalya'' * 1981–82: Best Actress — ''Dharma Dari Thappithu'' * 1985–86: Best Actress — ''

Masanada Hoovu ''Masanada Hoovu'' () is a 1985 Indian Kannada language film directed by Puttanna Kanagal, based on T. R. Subba Rao's novel of the same name. It stars Jayanthi, Ambareesh, Hema Choudhary and Aparna. It was Puttanna Kanagal's last as a direc ...

'' * 1986–87: Best Supporting Actress — '' Anand'' * 1998–99: Best Supporting Actress — ''

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'' * 2005–06: Dr. Rajkumar Lifetime Achievement Award ; Filmfare Awards South *

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: Best Actress – Kannada — ''Edakallu Guddada Mele'' *

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: Best Actress – Kannada — '' Thulasi'' ;Others * Padmabhushan Dr. B. Sarojadevi National Award, 2017

Partial filmography

Kannada films

* ''

'' (1963) * '' Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha'' (1963) * ''

'' (1964) * ''

Kalaavati ''Kalaavati'' (Kannada: ಕಲಾವತಿ) is a 1964 Indian Kannada film, directed by T. V. Singh Thakur and produced by T. Dwarakanath and A. Vasudeva Rao. The film stars Udaykumar, Balakrishna Bala Krishna ( sa, बाल कृष्ण, ...

'' (1964) * '' Tumbida Koda'' (1964) * ''

Muriyada Mane ''Muriyada Mane'' is a 1964 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by G. H. Veeranna, C. R. Basavaraju and S. Gurunath. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, K. S. Ashwath and Balakrishna. The film has musical score b ...

'' (1964) * ''

Prathigne ''Prathigne'' (transl. Oath or Vow) is a 1964 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by B. S. Ranga and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Rajkumar, K. S. Ashwath, Narasimharaju and Ganapathi Bhat. The film has musical score by S. Hanuma ...

'' (1964) * ''

Pathiye Daiva ''Pathiye Daiva'' (Kannada: ಪತಿಯೇ ದೈವ) is a 1964 Indian Kannada film, directed and produced by R. Nagendra Rao. The film stars R. N. Sudarshan, Kalpana, R. Nagendra Rao and Jayanthi in the lead roles. The film's musical scor ...

'' (1964) * '' Kavaleradu Kula Ondu'' (1965) * ''

Beratha Jeeva ''Beratha Jeeva'' (''Mixed Lives'') is a 1965 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. R. Seetharama Sastry and produced by K. R. Seetharama Sastry and Shivaram. The film stars Kalyan Kumar, B. Saroja Devi, Jayanthi and K. S. Ashwath in the ...

'' (1965) * '' Vaatsalya'' (1965) * ''

Bettada Huli ''Bettada Huli'' is a 1965 Kannada-language action drama film, directed and written by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao. The film was dubbed in Tamil in 1968 as ''Kolaikaaran Magan''. Plot A bandit, played by Udaykumar kidnaps the pregnant wife of City C ...

'' (1965) * ''

Mamatheya Bandhana ''Mamatheya Bandhana'' is a 1966 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by B. S. Narayan and jointly produced by B. S. Dwarakish, Veerraju and Madhavaiah under Thunga Pictures. This was actor Dwarkish's first attempt at production as he was on ...

'' (1966) * '' Endu Ninnavane'' (1966) * ''

Mantralaya Mahatme ''Mantralaya Mahatme'' is a 1966 Indian Kannada-language film directed by T. V. Singh Thakur, based on the book ''Sri Raghavendra Vijaya'' written by Rajaguru Rajacharya, and stars Rajkumar in the role of Raghavendra Swami, a Hindu saint who ...

'' (1966) * '' Mahashilpi'' (1966) * ''

Deva Maanava ''Deva Maanava'' (Kannada: ದೇವಮಾನವ) is a 1966 Indian Kannada film, directed by C. P. Jambulingam and produced by Raavana. The film stars Udaykumar, Jayanthi, B Vijayalakshmi and B. V. Radha. The film has musical score by S. M. Sub ...

'' (1966) * ''

Kiladi Ranga ''Kiladi Ranga'' is a 1966 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by G. V. Iyer and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Rajkumar, Jayanthi, M. P. Shankar and Narasimharaju. The film has musical score by G. K. Venkatesh. The movie is base ...

'' (1966) * ''

Onde Balliya Hoogalu ''Onde Balliya Hoogalu'' (Kannada: ಒಂದೇ ಬಳ್ಳಿಯ ಹೂಗಳು) is a 1967 Indian Kannada film, directed by M.Nageshwara Rao and M. S. Nayak and produced by Vanamala S. Nayak. The film stars K. S. Ashwath, Rajashankar, Balakr ...

'' (1967) * '' Anuradha'' (1967) * ''

Nakkare Ade Swarga ''Nakkare Ade Swarga'' is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by M. R. Vittal and produced by Srikanth Nahatha and Srikanth Patel. The film stars Narasimharaju, along with Jayanthi, Shailashree, Jr. Revathi and Thara. The film has mu ...

'' (1967) * '' Kallu Sakkare'' (1967) * '' Miss Bangalore'' (1967) * ''

Lagna Pathrike ''Lagna Pathrike'' () is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. S. L. Swamy and produced by A. M. Sameevulla. The film stars Rajkumar and Jayanthi. The film has musical score by Vijaya Bhaskar. Cast * Rajkumar as Raghu * Jayan ...

'' (1967) * '' Muddu Meena'' (1967) * ''

Rajadurgada Rahasya ''Rajadurgada Rahasya'' is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film, jointly directed by A. C. Narasimha Murthy and S.K.Bhagwan and produced by A. Vasudeva Rao and T. Dwarakanath. The film stars Rajkumar, Bharathi, Udaykumar, Narasimharaju and Din ...

'' (1967) * ''

Devara Gedda Manava ''Devara Gedda Manava'' is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced by Y. V. Rao. The film stars Rajkumar, M. P. Shankar, Narasimharaju and Mikkilineni. The film has musical score by Rajan–Nagend ...

'' (1967) * '' Manassiddare Marga'' (1967) * '' Chakratheertha'' (1967) * '' Immadi Pulikeshi'' (1967) * ''

Jedara Bale ''Jedara Bale'' ( kn, ಜೇಡರ ಬಲೆ ) is a 1968 Kannada language spy thriller film directed by Dorai–Bhagavan starring Rajkumar, Jayanthi, K. S. Ashwath, Narasimharaju and Udayakumar. The music of the film was composed by G. K. V ...

'' (1968) * '' Mateye Maha Mandira'' (1968) * ''

Bangalore Mail ''Bangalore Mail'' is a 1968 Indian Kannada-language film directed by L. S. Narayana and produced by Y. V. Rao. The film stars Rajkumar, Narasimharaju and Jayanthi. The movie is a remake of the 1967 Malayalam movie '' Cochin Express'', whic ...

'' (1968) * '' Rowdi Ranganna'' (1968) * ''

Simhaswapna ''Simha Swapna'' is a 1968 Indian Kannada-language swashbuckler film directed by W. R. Subba Rao and produced by S. Bhavanarayan. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, Narasimharaju and Dikki Madhavarao. The film has musical score by G. K. Venk ...

'' (1968) * '' Broker Bheeshmachari'' (1969) * ''

Bhale Basava ''Bhale Basava'' is a 1969 Indian Kannada-language film, directed and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Udaykumar, Rajesh, V. Nagayya and Narasimharaju. The film has musical score by S. Rajeshwara Rao. Cast *Udaykumar *Rajesh *V. Nagayy ...

'' (1969) * ''

Eradu Mukha ''Eradu Mukha'' () is a 1969 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by M. R. Vittal and produced by B. V. Srinivas, K. S. Prasad and A. S. Bhakthavathsalam. The film stars Jayanthi, Rajesh, K. S. Ashwath and Sampath in the lead roles. The fil ...

'' (1969) * ''

Choori Chikkanna ''Choori Chikkanna'' is a 1969 Indian Kannada Kannada (; ಕನ್ನಡ, ), originally romanised Canarese, is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in southwestern India, with minorities in all neighbour ...

'' (1969) * '' Bhaagirathi'' (1969) * '' Punarjanma'' (1969) * '' Maduve Maduve Maduve'' (1969) * '' Bhale Raja'' (1969) * ''

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'' (1969) * ''

Chikkamma ''Chikkamma'' is a 1969 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by R. Sampath and produced by M. Chandra Kumar and B. V. Anand. The film stars Rajkumar, Jayanthi, Balakrishna and Narasimharaju. The film had musical score by T. V. Raju. The fil ...

'' (1969) * '' Gruhalakshmi'' (1969) * ''

'' (1969) * '' Sri Krishnadevaraya'' (1970) * '' Kanneeru'' (1970) * '' Sedige Sedu'' (1970) * ''

Nanna Thamma ''Nanna Thamma'' () is a 1970 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. Babu Rao and produced by K. V. Guptha. The film stars Rajkumar, Jayanthi, Gangadhar and R. Nagendra Rao. The film has musical score by Ghantasala. The movie is a remak ...

'' (1970) * '' Baalu Belagithu'' (1970) * ''

Devara Makkalu ''Devara Makkalu'' () is a 1970 Indian Kannada language drama film directed by Y. R. Swamy based on the novel ''Meena'' by Ma. Na. Murthy. It stars Rajkumar along with Jayanthi, Kalpana and Rajesh in other lead roles. The film stars a soundt ...

'' (1970) * '' Paropakari'' (1970) * ''

Sidila Mari ''Sidila Mari'' (Kannada: ಸಿಡಿಲ ಮರಿ) is a 1971 Indian Kannada film, directed and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Udaykumar, K. S. Ashwath, Dinesh and Dwarakish in lead roles. The film had musical score by S. Rajeshwara R ...

'' (1971) * ''

Kasturi Nivasa ''Kasturi Nivasa'' () is a 1971 Indian Kannada-language drama film written and directed by the director duo Dorai–Bhagavan based on a story, ''Kasturi Nivasam'' written by G. Balasubramanium. It was produced by K. C. N. Gowda under the banner ...

'' (1971) * '' Thande Makkalu'' (1971) * ''

Kula Gourava ''Kula Gourava'' () is a 1971 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film directed by Peketi Sivaram and written by G. Balasubramanyam. It stars Rajkumar in triple roles along with Bharathi and Jayanthi. The film was produced under Sri Eswar ...

'' (1971) * '' Sedina Kidi'' (1971) * ''

Samshaya Phala ''Samshaya Phala'' ( kn, ಸಂಶಯ ಫಲ) is a 1971 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film written, produced and directed by A. M. Sameullah under the banner of Bawa Movies. It starred Udaya Kumar along with Srinath and Jayanthi in t ...

'' (1971) * '' Kalyani'' (1971) * '' Baala Bandhana'' (1971) * '' Malathi Madhava'' (1971) * '' Vishakanye'' (1972) * '' Ondu Hennina Kathe'' (1972) * '' Kranti Veera'' (1972) * '' Nanda Gokula'' (1972) * '' Devaru Kotta Thangi'' (1973) * '' Bharatada Ratna'' (1973) * '' Jaya Vijaya'' (1973) * ''

'' (1973) * ''

Mooruvare Vajragalu ''Mooroovare Vajragalu'' () is a 1973 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy. The film stars Rajkumar, Srinath, Jayanthi, Aarathi and Manjula. Rajkumar played a dual role in the movie. The film was Rajkumar's last full-fledg ...

'' (1973) * ''

Mannina Magalu ''Mannina Magalu'' is a 1973 Indian Kannada-language film, directed and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Udaykumar, Jayanthi, Gangadhar, Aarathi, and Rajasree. The film has musical score by S. Rajeshwara Rao. The movie is based on a no ...

'' (1974) * '' Kasturi Vijaya'' (1975) * '' Devaru Kotta Vara'' (1976) * '' Baduku Bangaravayithu'' (1976) * '' Bahaddur Gandu'' (1976) * '' Mangalya bhagya'' (1976) * '' Thulasi'' (1976) * '' Devara Duddu'' (1977) * '' Manassinanthe Mangalya'' (1977) * '' Chinna Ninna Muddaduve'' (1977) * ''

Shrimanthana Magalu ''Shreemanthana Magalu'' or ''Shrimanthana Magalu'' (Kannada:ಶ್ರೀಮಂತನ ಮಗಳು, English: ''Aristocrat's Dsaughter'') is a 1977 Kannada film, directed by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao, starring actors Vishnuvardhan and Jayanthi. ...

'' (1977) * ''

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'' (1977) * '' Shubhashaya'' (1977) * ''

Ganda Hendathi ''Ganda Hendathi'' () is a 2006 Indian Kannada-language erotic thriller film, directed by Ravi Shrivatsa and produced by Shailendra Babu. The film stars newcomers Vishal Hegde, Sanjjanaa and Thilak Shekar. The film is a remake of Hindi hit fi ...

'' (1977) * '' Sridevi'' (1978) * ''

Balina Guri ''Balina Guri'' (Kannada: ಬಾಳಿನ ಗುರಿ) is a Kannada films of 1979, 1979 Indian Kannada film, directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by K. S. Prakash Rao. The film stars Jayanthi (actress), Jayanthi, Master Nataraj, J. K. Sr ...

'' (1979) * ''

Vijay Vikram ''Vijay Vikram'' (Kannada: ವಿಜಯ್ ವಿಕ್ರಮ್) is a 1979 Indian Kannada film, directed by V. Somashekhar and produced by A. R. Raju. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Jayanthi, Deepa and Pramila Joshai in the lead roles. The fi ...

'' (1979) * '' Mallige Sampige'' (1979) * ''

Janma Janmada Anubandha ''Janma Janmada Anubandha'' is a 1980 Indian Kannada-language thriller drama film directed, co-produced and scripted by Shankar Nag. The film has an ensemble cast including Anant Nag, Shankar Nag, Jayanthi, Jayamala and Manjula. Cast * A ...

'' (1980) * ''

Bhakta Gnanadeva ''Bhakti'' ( sa, :wikt:भक्ति#Sanskrit, भक्ति) literally means "attachment, participation, fondness for, homage, faith, love, devotion, worship, purity".See Monier-Williams, ''Sanskrit Dictionary'', 1899. It was originally us ...

'' (1982) * ''

Nanna Devaru ''Nanna Devaru'' is a 1982 Kannada-language film, directed by B. Mallesh and produced by K. S. Ashok. The story was written by R. Selvaraj. The film stars Ananth Nag, Sujatha (in her Kannada debut), Tiger Prabhakar and K. S. Ashwath. Actress J ...

'' (1982) (guest appearance) * ''

Kallu Veene Nudiyithu ''Kalluveene Nudiyithu'' is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Thipatur Raghu and produced by Smt Kalpana Pandu. The film stars Vishnuvardhan in a double role. The film has musical score by M. Ranga Rao. Cast * Vishnuvardhan (D ...

'' (1983) * ''

Banker Margayya ''Banker Margayya'' is 1983 Indian Kannada-language film directed by T. S. Nagabharana, based on the novel '' The Financial Expert'' by R. K. Narayan, and starring Lokesh in the lead role. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature ...

'' (1983) * '' Keralida Hennu'' (1983) * '' Shubha Muhurtha'' (1984) * '' Benki Birugali'' (1984) * '' Tayi Nadu'' (1984) * ''

'' (1985) * '' Shiva Kotta Sowbhagya'' (1985) * '' Agni Pareekshe'' (1985) * '' Thayiye Nanna Devaru'' (1986) * '' Anand'' (1986) * '' Lancha Lancha Lancha'' (1986) * '' Usha'' (1986) * '' Mukhavaada'' (1987) * '' Thayi Kotta Thali'' (1987) * ''

Thayi Karulu ''Thayi Karulu'' (Kannada: ತಾಯಿ ಕರುಳು) is a 1962 Indian Kannada film, directed and produced by G. V. Iyer. The film stars Kalyan Kumar, Udaykumar and M. V. Rajamma in the lead roles. The film has musical score by G. K. Venkate ...

'' (1988) * ''

Matrudevobhava ''Matru Devo Bhava'' is a 1993 Telugu drama film written and directed by K. Ajay Kumar. The film won the National Film Award for Best Lyrics by Veturi for the song "Raalipoye Puvva" and Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu). The film was dubbed in ...

'' (1988) * ''

Nee Nanna Daiva Nee or NEE may refer to: Names * Née (lit. "born"), a woman's family name at birth before the adoption of another surname usually after marriage **The male equivalent " né" is used to indicate what a man was originally known as before the ado ...

'' (1988) * '' En Swamy Aliyandire'' (1989) * ''

Sri Satyanarayana Puja Phala Shri (; , ) is a Sanskrit term denoting resplendence, wealth and prosperity, primarily used as an honorific. The word is widely used in South and Southeast Asian languages such as Marathi, Malay (including Indonesian and Malaysian), Javanes ...

'' (1990) * '' Sundara Kanda'' (1991) * ''

Belli Modagalu ''Belli Modagalu'' (transl. Silver clouds) ( kn, ಬೆಳ್ಳಿ ಮೋಡಗಳು) is a 1992 Indian Kannada language drama film, starring Ramesh Aravind, Malashri, Doddanna and Jayanthi in the lead roles. The film is directed by K. V. ...

'' (1992) * ''

Jana Mechida Maga Jana may refer to: Entertainment * ''Jana'' (film), a 2004 Tamil film by Shaji Kailas * Jana (singer) (born 1974), Serbian singer * Jana (Native American singer), née Jana Mashonee * ''Jana of the Jungle'', animated series created by Doug Wilde ...

'' (1993) * '' Rasika'' (1995) * '' Gajanura Gandu'' (1996) * ''

Baava Baamaida ''Baava Baamaida'' is a 2001 Indian Kannada-language romantic comedy film starring Shiva Rajkumar and Rambha. The film is directed by Kishore Sarja and based on the Tamil language film '' Pandithurai'' (1992) directed by Manoj Kumar. In an i ...

'' (2001) * '' Neela'' (2001) * ''

Shri Kalikamba ''Annai Kaligambal'' is an Indian 2003 bilingual devotional film written and directed by Rama Narayanan. The film featured Ramya Krishnan in the title role alongside Anu Prabhakar and Livingston, while Jayanthi plays a supporting role. The film ...

'' (2003) * '' Jambada Hudugi'' (2007) * '' Namitha I Love You'' (2011)

Tamil films

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’’ (1957) * '' Yanai Paagan'' (1960) * '' Mangaiyar Ullam Mangatha Selvam'' (1962) * ''Ninaipadharku Neramillai'' (1963) * '' Iruvar Ullam'' (1963) * '' Manthiri Kumaran'' (1963) * ''

Annai Illam ''Annai Illam'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by P. Madhavan and produced by M. R. Santhanam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Devika. It was released on 15 November 1963, and ran for 100 days at all centres of Tamil ...

'' (1963) * ''

'' (1964) * '' Vazhi Piranthadu'' (1964) * '' Karnan'' (1964) * ''

Kalai Kovil ''Kalai Kovil'' () is a 1964 Indian Tamil-language musical film written and directed by C. V. Sridhar. The film stars S. V. Subbaiah, R. Muthuraman, Chandrakantha and Rajasree, with Nagesh, V. Gopalakrishnan, V. S. Raghavan, Jayanthi and S ...

'' (1964) * '' Veeraadhi Veeran'' (1964) * '' Neerkumizhi'' (1965) * ''

'' (1966) * ''

Karthigai Deepam Kartika Deepam () is a festival of lights that is observed mainly by Hindu Tamils, and also by adherents in the regions of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, and Sri Lanka. Celebrated in Tamilakam since the ancient period, the festi ...

'' (1965) * '' Kathal Paduthum Padu'' (1966) * '' Bama Vijayam'' (1967) * '' Bhakta Prahlada'' (1967) * '' Ethir Neechal'' (1968) * ''

'' (1969) * ''

'' (1969) * '' Punnagai'' (1971) * '' Nootrukku Nooru'' (1971) * '' Pudhiya Vazhkai'' (1971) * ''

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'' (1972) * '' Ganga Gowri'' (1973) * '' Pennai Nambungal'' (1973) * ''

Manipayal ''Manipayal'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. Jaganathan and produced and screenplay by R. M. Veerappan. The film dialogue was written by Jagadeesan and the story was written by Poovai Krishan respectively. Music was by ...

'' (1973) * ''

Nalla Mudivu ''Nalla'' is a 2004 Kannada-language romance-drama film directed by V. Nagendra Prasad featuring Sudeep and Sangeetha in the lead roles. The film features background score and soundtrack composed by Venkat Narayan and lyrics by V. Nagendra Pra ...

'' (1973) * '' Shanmugapriya'' (1973) * ''

Ellorum Nallavare ''Ellorum Nallavare'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language film, directed and produced by S. S. Balan. It is a remake of the 1974 Kannada film ''Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu''. It was simultaneously produced in Telugu and Hindi languages as ''Andaroo Ma ...

'' (1975) * '' Kula Gauravam'' (1976) * '' Devadhai'' (1979) * ''

Komberi Mookan ''Komberi Mookan'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Jagannathan. It stars Thyagarajan, Saritha and Urvashi. The film was remade in Telugu as ''Kala Rudrulu''. Plot Mookan, a young boy, lives with his parents in a villag ...

'' (1984) * ''

Mappillai Sir ''Mappillai Sir'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by D. S. Balagan from a story by Balachandra Menon. The film stars Visu, Mohan and Rekha. It was released on 12 August 1988. The film was a remake of the Malayalam f ...

'' (1988) * '' Naanum Indha Ooruthan'' (1990) * ''

Palaivana Paravaigal ''Palaivana Paravaigal'' () is a 1990 Indian Tamil language crime film directed by Senthilnathan. The film stars Sarathkumar, Anandaraj, newcomer Udhayan and newcomer Dharini. The film, produced by K. S. Srinivasan and K. S. Sivaraman, had mu ...

'' (1990) * '' Sir I Love You'' (1992) * ''

Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan ''Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan'' also known by the initialism, RRRKRMRGKK is a 1993 Tamil language action film directed by Balu Anand. The film stars Mansoor Ali Khan and Nandhini, wi ...

'' (1993) * '' Veettaippaaru Nattaippaaru'' (1994) * '' Maindhan'' (1994) * '' Gopala Gopala'' (1996) * ''

Sengottai Sengottai (also known as Shencottah, Chenkotta or Shenkottai) is a town in the Tenkasi district, of Tamil Nadu, India. It is the gateway to southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Spread over an area of 2.68 km2 with a population of over 26,82 ...

'' (1996) * ''

Pudhalvan ''Pudhalvan'' is a 1997 Tamil-language crime film directed by Selva Vinayagam, who had previously directed the films ''Kottai Vaasal'' (1992) and ''Aranmanai Kaavalan'' (1994). The film stars Ramki and Pragathi, with Vijayakumar, Jayanthi, new ...

'' (1997) * '' Housefull'' (1999) * ''

Annai Kaligambal ''Annai Kaligambal'' is an Indian 2003 bilingual devotional film written and directed by Rama Narayanan. The film featured Ramya Krishnan in the title role alongside Anu Prabhakar and Livingston, while Jayanthi plays a supporting role. The fi ...

'' (2003) * '' Namitha I Love You'' (2011)

Malayalam films

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Palattu Koman ''Palattu Koman'' is a 1962 Indian Malayalam-language film.Palattu Koman
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'' (1962) * ''

Kattupookkal ''Kattupookkal'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by K. Thankappan. The film stars Madhu, Adoor Bhasi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Devika. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * Madhu as Dr. Johny ...

'' (1965) * ''

Kaliyodam ''Kaliyodam'' is a 1965 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. Subramaniam. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Rajalakshmi, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair and Babu Joseph. The film had musical score by G. Devarajan. Cast * ...

'' (1965) * '' Lakshaprabhu'' (1968) * '' Karutha Pournami'' (1968) * ''Vilakkappetta Kani'' (1974) *. Oridathoru Phayalvaan (1981)

Telugu films

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Bharya Bhartalu ''Bharya Bhartalu'' () is a 1961 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao under the Prasad Art Pictures banner and directed by K. Pratyagatma. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Krishna Kumari, with music composed by ...

'' (1961) * ''

Doctor Chakravarty ''Doctor Chakravarthy'' is 1964 Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under the Annapurna Pictures banner and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri and Jaggayya, with music composed by ...

'' (1964) * '' Thotalo Pilla Kotalo Rani'' (1964) * '' Bobbili Yuddham'' (1964) * ''

Aggi Pidugu ''Aggi Pidugu'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced and directed by B. Vittalacharya under the Sri Vital Combines banner. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Krishna Kumari and Rajasree, with music composed by Rajan–Nage ...

'' (1964) * '' Sumangali'' (1965) * '' Rahasyam'' (1967) * '' Bhakta Prahlada'' (1967) * ''

Bandipotu Dongalu ''Bandipotu Dongalu'' () is a 1968 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by J. Subba Rao and G. Rajendra Prasad, and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jamuna and S. V. Ranga Rao, with music composed by Pend ...

'' (1968) * ''Devudichchina Bharta'' (1968) * ''

Bhale Kodallu ''Bhale Kodallu'' () is a 1968 Telugu-language comedy film written and directed by K. Balachander. It was simultaneously filmed in Tamil as '' Bama Vijayam'', despite being released more than a year after that. The film features an ensemble cast ...

'' (1968) * '' Badi Panthulu'' (1972) * '' Collector Janaki'' (1972) * '' Mayadari Malligadu'' (1973) * ''

Sarada Sharada or Sarada (Sanskrit for "autumnal") may refer to: * the season spanning the months of Bhadrapada, Ashvin, and Kārtika of the traditional lunar Hindu calendar * Another name for the Hindu goddess Saraswati * Sharada script, abugida writin ...

'' (1973) * '' Samsaram Sagaram'' (1973) * '' Gandhi Puttina Desam'' (1973) * '' Bangaru Babu'' (1973) * '' Devadasu'' (1974) * ''

Amma Manasu ''Amma Manasu'' () is a 1974 Indian Telugu-language drama film, written and directed by K. Viswanath, and produced by G. V. S. Raju. It stars and ensemble cast Chalam, Jayanthi, Kaikala Satyanarayana, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, Shubha, Chalapat ...

'' (1974) * '' Kula Gowravam'' (1972) * ''

Devudu Chesina Pelli ''Devudu'' () is a 1997 Telugu-language drama film produced by A. Gopinath, M. Venkatrao and C. Krishna Rao under the Sri Chitra Creations banner, directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna, Ramya Krishna, Ruchitha Prasad ...

'' (1974) * '' Challani Thalli'' (1975) * '' Ramayya Thandri'' (1975) * '' Chinninati Kalalu'' (1975) * '' Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham'' (1975) * ''

Bommarillu ''Bommarillu'' () () is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed and co-written by Bhaskar in his directorial debut, and produced by Dil Raju. The film stars Siddharth, Genelia, Prakash Raj and Jayasudha. The film primarily ...

'' (1978) * '' Kumara Raja'' (1978) * '' Bottu Kaatuka'' (1979) * '' Kamalamma Kamatam'' (1979) * ''Anthuleni Vintha Katha'' (1979) * '' Talli Badhyatha'' (1980) * ''

Kondaveeti Simham ''Kondaveeti Simham'' () is a 1981 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by M. Arjuna Raju and K. Sivarama Raju under the Roja Movies banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Sridevi, Jayanthi, Mohan Ba ...

'' (1981) * '' Parvati Parameshwarulu'' (1981) * '' Agni Poolu'' (1981) * ''

Justice Chowdary ''Justice Chowdary'' is a 1982 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by T. Trivikrama Rao and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Sridevi, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was remade in Hindi ...

'' (1982) * ''

Rakta Sambandham ''Rakta Sambandham'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by V. Madhusudhana Rao and produced by Sundarlal Nahata and Doondi. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Kanta Rao, Savitri and Devika, with Relangi, Ramana Reddy, M. Pr ...

'' (1984) * '' Santhi Nivasam'' (1986) * '' Dhairyavanthudu'' (1986) * '' Kaliyuga Pandavulu'' (1986) * ''

Donga Mogudu ''Donga Mogudu'' () is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language film starring Chiranjeevi, Bhanupriya, Madhavi and Raadhika. This film was directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. Chiranjeevi portrayed a dual role in this film. The film is based on Yandamuri Veer ...

'' (1987) * '' Allari Krishnaiah'' (1987) * '' Maavoori Magaadu'' (1987) * ''

Kodama Simham ''Kodama Simham'' () is a 1990 Indian Telugu-language revisionist western action film directed by K. Murali Mohana Rao, starring Chiranjeevi, Mohan Babu, Sonam, Radha, and Pran in pivotal roles. The film was simultaneously dubbed into Engli ...

'' (1990) * '' Raja Vikramarka'' (1990) * ''

Talli Tandrulu ''Talli Tandrulu'' () is a 1991 Telugu-language drama film, produced by A. V. Subba Rao and directed by T. Rama Rao. It stars Nandamuri Balakrishna and Vijayashanti, with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was recorded as a ''Hit'' at t ...

'' (1991) * '' Swati Kiranam'' (1992) * ''

Gharana Bullodu ''Gharana Bullodu'' () is a 1995 Telugu-language film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao and written by Vijayendra Prasad. It stars Nagarjuna, Ramya Krishna, Aamani playing the lead roles and music composed by M. M. Keeravani. The film was produ ...

'' (1995) * ''

Pedarayudu ''Pedarayudu'' is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Ravi Raja Pinisetty and starring Mohan Babu in a dual role with Bhanupriya and Soundarya also starred in the film. Tamil Superstar Rajinikanth appears in a special appearance ...

'' (1995) * '' Vamshanikokkadu'' (1996) * ''

Ramudochadu ''Ramudochadu'' () is a 1996 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Yarlagadda Surendra under the S. S. Creations banner and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Nagarjuna, Krishna, Soundarya and Ravali, with music composed by Ra ...

'' (1996) * ''Rowdy Darbar'' (1997) * ''

Kante Koothurne Kanu Kante Koothurne Kanu () is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language drama film written, directed and produced by Dasari Narayana Rao starring Ramya Krishna in the lead role. The film won the National Film Award Special Mention Feature Film, "for taking a s ...

'' (1998) * ''Raghavayya Gari Abbayi'' (2000) * '' Girl Friend'' (2002) * ''

Neeke Manasichaanu ''Neeke Manasichaanu'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by Surya Teja. It stars Srikanth and Charmi. Cast * Srikanth as Vivek * Charmi as Sridevi *Anvita * L. B. Sriram as the riddle master * Chandra Mohan ...

'' (2003) * ''

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'' (2005) * '' Namitha I Love You'' (2011)

Hindi films

* '' Lal Bangla '' (1966) * ''

Teen Bahuraniyan ''Teen Bahuraniyan'' () is a 1968 Indian Hindi-language comedy film directed by S. S. Vasan and S. S. Balan. It is a remake of 1967 Tamil film '' Bama Vijayam''. Sowcar Janaki, Kanchana and Jayanthi star as the female leads, reprising their r ...

'' (1968) * ''Gunda'' (1970) * ''

Tumse Achha Kaun Hai ''Tumse Achha Kaun Hai'' () is a 1969 Romantic-Comedy Drama Indian film, written by Sachin Bhowmick and produced-directed by Pramod Chakravorty. The film starred Shammi Kapoor, Babita, Mehmood, Lalita Pawar and Pran. The music was composed b ...

'' (1969)

English shows

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Brown Nation ''Brown Nation'' is an American comedy drama series directed by Abi Varghese and written by Matt Grubb, George Kanatt and Varghese. The series is shot in New York City and the first season of the show consists of ten episodes that are 20–25 mi ...

'' (2016)

TV Serials

* Vasantham (2009-2010) as Mangalam (Tamil) * Amrutha Varshini as Janaki Devi (Kannada) * Onde Goodina Halligalu (Kannada)

References

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