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

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, Telugu,

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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

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is also an actress.

Filmography

Tamil

#'' Vanambadi'' (1963) #'' Periya Idathu Penn'' (1963) #'' Pattanathil Bhootham'' (1967) #'' Galatta Kalyanam'' (1968) #''

Poovum Pottum ''Poovum Pottum'' () is 1968 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Dada Mirasi and produced by Vasu Menon. The film stars S. V. Ranga Rao, A. V. M. Rajan, Muthuraman and Bhanumathi. It is a remake of Bengali film ''Taposhi'' ...

'' (1968) #'' Panakkara Pillai'' (1968) #'' Adimaippenn'' (1969) #'' Thalaivan'' (1970) #'' Thedi Vandha Mappillai'' (1970) as Jaya (alias Mangai Thirumangai) #''Vairakyam'' (1970) #'' Neerum Neruppum'' (1971) #''

Rickshawkaran ''Rickshawkaran'' () is a 1971 Indian Tamil-language vigilante film directed by M. Krishnan and produced by R. M. Veerappan, who doubled as screenwriter. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Padmini and Manjula, with S. A. Ashokan, Major Su ...

'' (1971) #''Yaar Jambulingam'' (1972) #''Unga Veetu Kalyanam'' (1975) #''Ragam Thedum Pallavi'' (1982) #'' Nayakan'' (1987) #'' Muthu'' (1995) #'' Dharma Chakkaram'' (1997) #'' Pasamulla Pandiyare'' (1997) #'' Vaimaye Vellum'' (1997) #''

Maru Malarchi ''Maru Malarchi'' (), also spelled as ''Marumalarchi'', is a 1998 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language Drama (film and television), drama film directed by Marumalarchi Bharathi, Bharathi and produced by Henry (producer), Henry. The film stars M ...

'' (1998) #'' Sethu'' (1999) #'' Ennamma Kannu'' (2000) #'' Middle Class Madhavan'' (2001) #'' Annai Kaligambal'' (2003) #'' M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi'' (2004) #'' Pachchak Kuthira'' (2006) #''

Sandai ''Sandai'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. The film stars Sundar C, Nadhiya, Namitha and Ramya Raj, while Vivek, Lalu Alex, and Mithun Tejasvi, among others, play supporting roles. The mus ...

'' (2008) #'' Jaganmohini'' (2009) #'' Kozhi Koovuthu'' (2012) #'' Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga'' (2015) #''

Trisha Illana Nayanthara ''Trisha Illana Nayanthara'' () is a 2015 Indian Tamil language sex comedy film written and directed by Adhik Ravichandran, in his directorial debut. The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar, Anandhi and Manisha Yadav, with VTV Ganesh and Simran p ...

'' (2015) #'' Kavalai Vendam'' (2016) - Last movie in Tamil

Telugu

# '' Punyavathi'' (1967) # '' Bhagya Chakramu'' (1968) # '' Nene Monaganni'' (1968) # '' Muhurtha Balam'' (1969) as Rajini, Dancer in 'Neeku Yentha Manasundho' song # ''Pettandarulu'' (1970) # ''Thaali Bottu'' (1970) as Jyothi # '' Mosagallaku Mosagadu'' (1971) # ''Bhale Papa'' (1971) # ''Gandara Gandadu'' (1972) # ''Kathula Rudraiah'' (1972) # ''Pilla? Piduga?'' (1972) as Neelu # ''Korada Rani'' - played Title Role (1972) # ''Ida Lokham'' (1973) #'' Gundelu Teesina Monagadu'' (1974) # ''Gandharvya Kanya'' (1979) # '' Cheyyethi Jai Kottu'' (1979) # '' Sita Ramulu'' (1980) #'' Kottapeta Rowdy'' (1980) # ''Adrushtavanthudu'' (1980) # '' Bebbuli'' (1980) # ''Sri Vemana Charithra'' (1980) # '' Babulugaadi Debba'' (1984) #''Dharma Poratam'' (1983) as Mohini #'' Kanthayya Kanakayya'' (1983) as Sundari # ''

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'' (1984) # '' State Rowdy'' (1989) as Rambha # '' Big Boss'' (1995) # ''

Pokiri Raja ''Pokiri Raja'' is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by A. Venkat Rami Reddy under L V S Productions and directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. It stars Venkatesh, Roja, Pratibha Sinha, Ali with music by Raj–Koti. Venkatesh ...

'' (1995) # '' Seshu'' (2002) # ''

Kalusukovalani ''Kalusukovalani'' () is a 2002 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by R. Raghuraj and written by Vakkantham Vamsi. The film stars Uday Kiran, Gajala and Prathyusha. The film was Prathyusha's final film; she died at the age o ...

'' (2002) # '' Donga Ramudu & Party'' (2003) # '' Bangaru Babu'' (2009)

Malayalam

# '' Murappennu'' (1965) # ''

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'' (1967) # '' Nagarame Nandi'' (1967) # ''

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'' (1968) # ''

Kodungallooramma ''Kodungallooramma'' is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars Prem Nazir, K. R. Vijaya, Adoor Bhasi and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. It was based on the Tamil poem '' Chilappathikaram'' by Ilan ...

'' (1968) # '' Alibabayum 41 Kallanmaarum'' (1975) as Dancer # ''Manushyamrigam'' (1980) # '' Bhaktha Hanuman'' (1980) as Dancer at Indra's court # ''

Thadavara ''Thadavara'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by P. Chandrakumar and produced by Augustine Prakash. The film stars Jayan, K. P. Ummer, M. N. Nambiar and Seema in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *J ...

'' (1981) # '' Sanchari'' (1981)

Kannada

# '' Kulla Agent 000'' (1965) # '' Bangalore Mail'' (1966) # '' Prathidhwani'' (1969) # ''Chellida Raktha'' (1982) # '' Shri Kalikamba'' (2003) # '' Raktha Kanneeru'' (2003) # '' Vijaya Dashami'' (2001) # '' Sahukara'' (2004)

Hindi

# ''Payal Ki Jhankar'' (1968) # '' Jawab'' (1970) # ''Pistolwali'' (1972) # '' Hifazat'' (1973) # ''Naag Mani'' (1987)

Serial

*''All serials are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.''

Death

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

References

External links

* {{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