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

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, four times as Best Actress 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 Bellary, in the erstwhile

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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

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. 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 N. T. Rama Rao. 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 Nages ...

'', ''

Kula Gowravam ''Kula Gowravam'' () is a 1972 Telugu-language drama film produced by N. Trivikrama Rao under the Ramakrishna Cine Studios and N.A.T. Combines banner and directed by Peketi Sivaram with the supervision by N. T. Rama Rao. It stars N. T. Rama ...

'', ''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

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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 Kanna ...

'' 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 won ...

,'' the first film that paired her with Rajkumar. Based on

T. R. Subba Rao Talukina Ramaswamayya Subba Rao (1920–1984), popularly known as TaRaSu, was an Indian novelist and a scholar in the Kannada-language.Mohan Lal and Others (1992), p4185 He is considered as a harbinger of the Navya movement of Kannada literatur ...

'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 '' Miss Leelavathi'' 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 premarital sex. 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

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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

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(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 M. G. Ramachandran 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 ...

'' 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. Ramachand ...

'', 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 January ...

'', ''

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 ''Punnagai'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and written by K. Balachander. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Satyakam'' (1969). The film stars Gemini Ganesan, R. Muthuraman, Nagesh, M. R. R. Vasu and Jayanthi. It was ...

'', Ganga Gowri and ''

Iru Kodugal ''Iru Kodugal'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Balachander. The film stars Gemini Ganesan, Sowcar Janaki, Jayanthi, Nagesh, V. S. Raghavan, S. N. Lakshmi and others. The story revolves around one man who was ma ...

'', with

Jaishankar Jaishankar (12 July 1938 – 3 June 2000) was an Indian actor known for his work in Tamil cinema. He was a very popular lead actor in the 1960s and 70s. He was credited onscreen with title of ''Makkal Kalaingnar'' (people's artiste) or '' ...

in ''

Nil Gavani Kadhali ''Nil Gavani Kaadhali'' is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film, directed by C. V. Rajendran and written by Chitralaya Gopu. The film stars Jaishankar, Bharathi, Nagesh, Jayanthi and Vijaya Lalitha. The film had musical score by M ...

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

. She was director K. Balachander's regular actress and they went on to work in films such as ''

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

'', ''

'' 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: Best Actress — ''

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 — ''

Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi ''Tuvvi Tuvvi Tuvvi'' is a 1999 Indian Kannada-language comedy film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao and written by Richard Louis. The film stars Raghavendra Rajkumar and Charulatha. It was released on 5 February 1999. Plot Cast * Rag ...

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

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* 1973: Best Actress – Kannada — ''Edakallu Guddada Mele'' * 1976: Best Actress – Kannada — '' Thulasi'' ;Others * Padmabhushan Dr. B. Sarojadevi National Award, 2017

Partial filmography

Kannada films

* ''

'' (1963) * ''

Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha ''Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddha'' is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by M. Nageshwara Rao and M S Nayak. The film stars Rajkumar, Udaykumar, K. S. Ashwath and Dikki Madhavarao. The film has musical score by Chellapilla Satyam who made ...

'' (1963) * ''

'' (1964) * '' Kalaavati'' (1964) * '' Tumbida Koda'' (1964) * '' Muriyada Mane'' (1964) * '' Prathigne'' (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 sc ...

'' (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 ...

'' (1965) * '' Vaatsalya'' (1965) * '' Bettada Huli'' (1965) * '' Miss Leelavathi'' (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 o ...

'' (1966) * '' Endu Ninnavane'' (1966) * '' Mantralaya Mahatme'' (1966) * '' Mahashilpi'' (1966) * '' Deva Maanava'' (1966) * '' Kiladi Ranga'' (1966) * '' Onde Balliya Hoogalu'' (1967) * '' Anuradha'' (1967) * '' Nakkare Ade Swarga'' (1967) * '' Kallu Sakkare'' (1967) * ''

Miss Bangalore ''Miss Bangalore'' (Kannada: ಮಿಸ್ ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು) is a 1967 Indian Kannada film, directed by P. S. Murthy. The film stars Arun Kumar, B. Vijayalakshmi, Jayanthi and Narasimharaju in the lead roles. The film has musical scor ...

'' (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'' (1967) * '' Devara Gedda Manava'' (1967) * ''

Manassiddare Marga ''Manassiddare Marga'' is a 1967 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by M. R. Vittal and produced by Srikanth Nahatha and Srikanth Patel. The film stars Rajkumar, Rajashankar, Narasimharaju and K. S. Ashwath. The film has musical score by ...

'' (1967) * '' Chakratheertha'' (1967) * ''

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'' (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 ...

'' (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'', which ...

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

Broker Bheeshmachari ''Broker Bheeshmachari'' (Kannada: ಬ್ರೋಕರ್ ಭೀಷ್ಮಾಚಾರಿ) is a 1969 Indian Kannada film, directed by B. C. Srinivas and produced by M. S. Shivaraj. The film stars Rajashankar, Rajesh, Narasimharaju and Dinesh. Th ...

'' (1969) * '' Bhale Basava'' (1969) * '' Eradu Mukha'' (1969) * '' Choori Chikkanna'' (1969) * '' Bhaagirathi'' (1969) * '' Punarjanma'' (1969) * ''

Maduve Maduve Maduve ''Maduve Maduve Maduve'' is a 1969 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Geethapriya and produced by Boraiah and Sharadamma Vasanna. The film stars Udaykumar, Jayanthi, B. M. Venkatesh and Poornima. Ranga and Sadhana in supporting roles. T ...

'' (1969) * '' Bhale Raja'' (1969) * '' Ade Hrudaya Ade Mamathe'' (1969) * '' Chikkamma'' (1969) * '' Gruhalakshmi'' (1969) * '' Bhale Basava'' (1969) * ''

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'' (1970) * '' Kanneeru'' (1970) * '' Sedige Sedu'' (1970) * '' Nanna Thamma'' (1970) * ''

Baalu Belagithu ''Baalu Belagithu'' is a 1970 Indian Kannada language drama film written and directed by Siddalingaiah. It stars Rajkumar in dual roles with Jayanthi and Bharathi. The film was released under Chitrashree International banner and produced by ...

'' (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 ''Paropakari'' is a 1970 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film written and directed by Y. R. Swamy. It stars Rajkumar and Jayanthi. It revolves around the story of a self respecting young man who wins a wager with his wealthy father. T ...

'' (1970) * '' Sidila Mari'' (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 bann ...

'' (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 ''Kranti Veera'' is a 1972 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed and produced by R. Ramamurthy. It stars Rajkumar, Rajesh and Jayanthi. The film's story was written by R. Rangarajan and Satyam was the soundtrack and score compo ...

'' (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-fledge ...

'' (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 nov ...

'' (1974) * ''

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'' (1975) * '' Devaru Kotta Vara'' (1976) * '' Baduku Bangaravayithu'' (1976) * ''

Bahaddur Gandu ''Bahaddur Gandu'' () is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language swashbuckler film directed by A. V. Sheshagiri Rao, starring Rajkumar, Jayanthi, Aarathi and Vajramuni. The movie saw a theatrical run of 19 weeks. The story was penned by the celebrated ...

'' (1976) * '' Mangalya bhagya'' (1976) * '' Thulasi'' (1976) * ''

Devara Duddu ''Devara Duddu'' is a 1977 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by K. S. L. Swamy and produced by N. Rani. The film stars Rajesh, Srinath, Jayanthi, Hema Choudhary and Chandrashekar. The film has musical score by Rajan–Nagendra. The film ...

'' (1977) * '' Manassinanthe Mangalya'' (1977) * ''

Chinna Ninna Muddaduve ''Chinna Ninna Muddaduve'' is a 1977 Indian Kannada film written by Salil Chowdhury, with a screenplay by and produced, directed by A. M. Sameeulla. The film stars Vishnuvardhan and Jayanthi, with supporting actors Ambareesh, Pramila Joshoy, ...

'' (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'' (1977) * ''

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'' (1978) * '' Balina Guri'' (1979) * '' Vijay Vikram'' (1979) * '' Mallige Sampige'' (1979) * '' Janma Janmada Anubandha'' (1980) * '' Bhakta Gnanadeva'' (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'' (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 F ...

'' (1983) * '' Keralida Hennu'' (1983) * ''

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'' (1984) * '' Benki Birugali'' (1984) * '' Tayi Nadu'' (1984) * ''

'' (1985) * '' Shiva Kotta Sowbhagya'' (1985) * ''

Agni Pareekshe Agni (English: , sa, अग्नि, translit=Agni) is a Sanskrit word meaning fire and connotes the Vedic fire deity of Hinduism. He is also the guardian deity of the southeast direction and is typically found in southeast corners of Hind ...

'' (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. Ven ...

'' (1988) * '' Matrudevobhava'' (1988) * '' Nee Nanna Daiva'' (1988) * '' En Swamy Aliyandire'' (1989) * '' Sri Satyanarayana Puja Phala'' (1990) * ''

Sundara Kanda Sundara Kanda ( sa, सुन्दरकाण्ड , lit=beautiful chapter, translit=Sundara Kāṇḍa) is the fifth book in the Hindu epic Ramayana. The original ''Sundara Kanda'' is in Sanskrit, and was composed in popular tradition by Val ...

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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. R ...

'' (1992) * '' Jana Mechida Maga'' (1993) * ''

Rasika A rasika is a term for an aesthete of Indian classical music. The term is derived from the Sanskrit word 'rasa', meaning full of passion, elegant, and with discrimination. Connoisseur - An expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fin ...

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Gajanura Gandu ''Gajanura Gandu'' () is a 1996 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Anand P. Raju and produced by G. R. Krishna Reddy. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar, Narmada and Jayanthi.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 in ...

'' (2001) * '' Neela'' (2001) * '' Shri Kalikamba'' (2003) * ''

Jambada Hudugi ''Jambhada Hudugi'' is a 2007 Kannada-language romantic drama film directed by Priya Hassan. The film stars herself, Jai Akash, in his Kannada debut, along with Yash in the lead roles. The film was commercially successful and ran for a hundred ...

'' (2007) * '' Namitha I Love You'' (2011)

Tamil films

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Yanai Paagan ''Yaanai Paagan'' () is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film directed by M. A. Thirumugam. The film stars Udaykumar and B. Saroja Devi. It was released on 19 October 1960. Cast Adapted from the database of Film News Anandan. *Udaykumar * B. S ...

'' (1960) * '' Mangaiyar Ullam Mangatha Selvam'' (1962) * ''Ninaipadharku Neramillai'' (1963) * '' Iruvar Ullam'' (1963) * ''

Manthiri Kumaran ''Manthiri Kumaran'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language film directed by B. Vittalacharya. The film stars Kanta Rao, Anuradha and Rajasree. Plot Madana, a prince in exile, falls in love with a statue. His friend, Guna Keerthi, realizes that p ...

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'' (1964) * '' Vazhi Piranthadu'' (1964) * '' Karnan'' (1964) * '' Kalai Kovil'' (1964) * '' Veeraadhi Veeran'' (1964) * ''

Neerkumizhi ''Neerkumizhi'' () is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Balachander in his directorial debut. It portrayed the stories of patients and staff in a hospital setting. The film is based on Balachander's play of the same name. It was ...

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Kathal Paduthum Padu ''Kathal Paduthum Padu'' () is a 1966 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Joseph Thaliath Jr and produced under Citadel Studios. The film stars Jaishankar and Vanisri, the latter's debut in Tamil cinema. It was released on 7 O ...

'' (1966) * '' Bama Vijayam'' (1967) * '' Bhakta Prahlada'' (1967) * '' Ethir Neechal'' (1968) * ''

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Nootrukku Nooru ''Nootrukku Nooru'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language psychological thriller film directed and written by K. Balachander. It stars Jaishankar and Lakshmi, with Jayakumari, Vijaya Lalitha and Srividya in other pivotal roles. The story is abo ...

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Pudhiya Vazhkai ''Pudhiya Vazhkai'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by C. V. Rajendran. The film stars Jaishankar, R. Muthuraman, Nagesh, Jayabharathi and A. Sakunthala. Cast * Jaishankar as Shankar *Jayabharathi as Vijaya * Nagesh as R ...

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'' (1972) * '' Ganga Gowri'' (1973) * '' Pennai Nambungal'' (1973) * '' Manipayal'' (1973) * '' Nalla Mudivu'' (1973) * ''

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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 ...

'' (1975) * '' Kula Gauravam'' (1976) * '' Devadhai'' (1979) * '' Komberi Mookan'' (1984) * '' Mappillai Sir'' (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 musi ...

'' (1990) * '' Sir I Love You'' (1992) * '' Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan'' (1993) * '' Veettaippaaru Nattaippaaru'' (1994) * '' Maindhan'' (1994) * '' Gopala Gopala'' (1996) * '' Sengottai'' (1996) * '' Pudhalvan'' (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 fil ...

'' (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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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 *A ...

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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 * Prem ...

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Lakshaprabhu ''Lakshaprabhu'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by Raveendranathan Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Sukumari and Adoor Bhasi. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Plot Cas ...

'' (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 ...

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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 S ...

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

Bobbili Yuddham ''Bobbili Yuddham'' () is a 1964 Indian Telugu-language war film, based on the Battle of Bobbili between Bobbili and Vizianagaram kingdoms in 1757. The film was produced and directed by C. Seetaram. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Bhanumathi Ramakrishn ...

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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–Nagendr ...

'' (1964) * '' Sumangali'' (1965) * '' Rahasyam'' (1967) * '' Bhakta Prahlada'' (1967) * '' Bandipotu Dongalu'' (1968) * ''Devudichchina Bharta'' (1968) * '' Bhale Kodallu'' (1968) * ''

Badi Panthulu ''Badi Panthulu'' () is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by P. Perraju under the Triveni Productions banner and directed by P. Chandrasekhara Reddy. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by K. V. Mahade ...

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'' (1972) * '' Mayadari Malligadu'' (1973) * '' Sarada'' (1973) * '' Samsaram Sagaram'' (1973) * '' Gandhi Puttina Desam'' (1973) * '' Bangaru Babu'' (1973) * '' Devadasu'' (1974) * '' Amma Manasu'' (1974) * ''

'' (1972) * '' Devudu Chesina Pelli'' (1974) * '' Challani Thalli'' (1975) * '' Ramayya Thandri'' (1975) * '' Chinninati Kalalu'' (1975) * ''

Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham ''Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham'' () is a 1975 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film, produced by Potluri Venkata Narayana and SBK Uma Maheswara Rao under the Lakshmi Narayana Pictures banner and directed by Bapu. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, ...

'' (1975) * '' Bommarillu'' (1978) * '' Kumara Raja'' (1978) * '' Bottu Kaatuka'' (1979) * '' Kamalamma Kamatam'' (1979) * ''Anthuleni Vintha Katha'' (1979) * ''

Talli Badhyatha Talli is a village at a distance of 22 kilometers from Sibi city of Balochistan, Pakistan. References See also * Sibi District * Mehergarh * Sevi * Bibi Nani * khajjak * Marghazani Marghzani tribe is one of prominent tribes of Sibi and M ...

'' (1980) * '' Kondaveeti Simham'' (1981) * ''

Parvati Parameshwarulu ''Parvathi Parameswarulu'' is a 1981 Telugu-language film starring Chiranjeevi. http://bharat-movies.com/telugu/info/parvathi-parameshwarulu.htm Cast * Chandra Mohan as Murali *Chiranjeevi as Mohan * Prabha as Sunitha * Swapna as Geeta * Ka ...

'' (1981) * '' Agni Poolu'' (1981) * '' Justice Chowdary'' (1982) * '' Rakta Sambandham'' (1984) * '' Santhi Nivasam'' (1986) * '' Dhairyavanthudu'' (1986) * ''

Kaliyuga Pandavulu ''Kaliyuga Pandavulu'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu-language masala film produced by D. Ramanaidu under Suresh Productions, and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars Ramanaidu's son Venkatesh and Khushbu (making their cinematic debut), with ...

'' (1986) * '' Donga Mogudu'' (1987) * ''

Allari Krishnaiah ''Allari Krishnayya'' or ''Allari Krishnaiah'' () is a 1987 Telugu-language film produced by C. H. Satyanarayana and S. Bhaskar under the Vanitha Arts banner and directed by Nandamuri Ramesh. Nandamuri Balakrishna, Bhanupriya play the lead role ...

'' (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 Englis ...

'' (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 ...

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Swati Kiranam ''Swathi Kiranam'' () is a 1992 Telugu-language musical drama film directed by K. Viswanath. Produced by V. Madhusudhana Rao, the film starred Mammootty in his Telugu debut, Master Manjunath and Raadhika, along with Achyuth, Jayanthi, Saks ...

'' (1992) * '' Gharana Bullodu'' (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 appearanc ...

'' (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 R ...

'' (1996) * ''Rowdy Darbar'' (1997) * '' Kante Koothurne Kanu'' (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 Moha ...

'' (2003) * '' 786 Khaidi Premakatha'' (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 ...

'' (1968) * ''Gunda'' (1970) * '' Tumse Achha Kaun Hai'' (1969)

English shows

*'' Brown Nation'' (2016)

TV Serials

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

References

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