Rajyalakshmi Chandu, better known by her stage name Sankarabharanam Rajyalakshmi (born 18 December 1964) is an Indian actress. She was a prominent
lead actress during the 1980s in
Telugu
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,
Tamil
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,
Kannada
Kannada (; ಕನ್ನಡ, ), originally romanised Canarese, is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in southwestern India, with minorities in all neighbouring states. It has around 47 million native s ...
and
Malayalam
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films. She was well noted for her performance in the Telugu movie ''
Sankarabharanam Sankarabharanam may refer to:
* ''Sankarabharanam'' (1980 film), an Indian Telugu-language musical drama film
* ''Sankarabharanam'' (2015 film), an Indian Telugu-language crime comedy film
* Sankarabharanam (raga)
Dhīraśankarābharaṇaṃ, c ...
'' in which she starred as the female lead alongside
Chandra Mohan Chandra Mohan or Chandramohan may refer to:
* Chandra Mohan (Hindi actor) (1905–1949), Hindi actor
* Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor) (born 1947), Telugu actor
* Chandra Mohan Patowary
Chandra Mohan Patowary is an Indian politician from Assam. A ...
at the age of fifteen. Since her success from ''Sankarabharanam'', Rajyalakshmi has acted as a heroine with many prominent actors from all corners of the Indian film industry including N. T. Rama Rao, Nageswara Rao, Rajinikanth, Balakrishna, Shankar, Mohanlal, Dilip, Jeetendra, Mammooty and Vishnuvardhan. Currently she is acting in
Telugu
Telugu may refer to:
* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of India
*Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Telugu language
** Telugu (Unicode block), a block of Telugu characters in Unicode
S ...
and Tamil television shows with guest appearances in movies.
Family and personal life
Rajyalakshmi was born in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh on 18 December 1964. As a child she acted in small plays with her mother as part of an acting troupe where she was eventually discovered. In 1980 she was cast to play "Sarada" in ''Sankarabharanam'' to which she received critical acclaim.
She was married in the year 1990 to K. R. Krishnan and they have two children, Rohit Krishnan and Rahul Krishnan. She now resides in Chennai with her family.
Filmography
Tamil
* ''
Sujatha'' (1980)
* ''Kodeeswaran Magal'' (1981)
* ''
Moondru Mugam
''Moondru Mugam'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by A. Jagannathan. The film stars Rajinikanth in three distinct roles as Alex Pandian, Arun and John. The film was a blockbuster and ran for 175 days in theatres. Rajin ...
'' (1982)
* ''
Adhisayappiravigal'' (1982)
* ''
Archanai Pookal'' (1982)
* ''
Garuda Saukiyama'' (1982)
* ''Nalanthana'' (1982)
* ''
Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate
''Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate'' is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by R. Selvaraj. The film stars Karthik and Rajyalakshmi. It was released on 14 April 1983.
Plot
Cast
* Karthik
*Rajyalakshmi
* Thiagarajan
* Vad ...
'' (1983)
* ''
Imaigal
''Imaigal'' () is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by R. Krishnamoorthy and produced by Thiruppur Mani of Vivekananda Pictures. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Saritha, Sarath Babu and Sudarshan. It was released on 12 April 1983.
Pl ...
'' (1983)
* ''
Kai Kodukkum Kai
''Kai Kodukkum Kai'' () is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Mahendran, starring Rajinikanth and Revathi. It is an extended version of ''Munithayi'' written by Eeswarachandra – the third segment of the 1976 Kannada anthology fil ...
'' (1984)
* ''Nanayam Illatha Nanayam'' (1984)
* ''
Sanga Natham
''Sanga Natham'' is a 1984 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film directed by Ramineedu for Janasakthi Creations Pvt. Ltd. The film stars Rajesh (actor), Rajesh and Rajya Lakshmi (actress), Rajya Lakshmi.
Cast
*Rajesh (actor), Rajesh
*Ra ...
'' (1984)
* ''Then Koodu'' (1984)
* ''Kadivalam'' (1985)
* ''Perumai'' (1985)
* ''
Puthiya Theerpu'' (1985)
* ''Meendum Pallavi'' (1986)
* ''
Manithanin Marupakkam'' (1986)
* ''
Anandha Kanneer'' (1986)
* ''
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu'' (1986)
* ''
Pookkal Vidum Thudhu'' (1987)
* ''
Poovizhi Vasalile
''Poovizhi Vasalile'' () is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by Fazil, starring Sathyaraj, Sujitha and Karthika, with Raghuvaran, Babu Antony, Nizhalgal Ravi, T. S. Raghavendra and Rajyalakshmi playing supporting roles. The ...
'' (1987)
* ''
Shankar Guru'' (1987)
* ''
Soora Samhaaram'' (1988)
* ''
Kaadhal Geetham'' (1988)
* ''
Kai Veesamma Kai Veesu
''Kai Veesamma Kai Veesu'' is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Vinodh, starring Raadhika and Nirosha.
Plot
Cast
* Murali
* Raadhika
* Nirosha
*Srikanth
*Nizhalgal Ravi
*Chinni Jayanth
* Jaiganesh
* Rajya Lakshmi
* S. S. Chand ...
'' (1989)
* ''
Dravidan'' (1989)
* ''En Arumai Manaivi'' (1989)
* ''Nyayangal Jeyikkattum'' (1990)
* ''
Pudhu Padagan'' (1990)
* ''
Thalattu Padava
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...
'' (1990)
* ''
Parasuram'' (2003)
* ''
Dreams
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'' (2004) 2003
* ''
Priyasakhi'' (2005)
* ''
Thirupaachi
''Thirupaachi'' is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Perarasu. The film stars Vijay, Trisha and Mallika, with Livingston, Pasupathy, Benjamin, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Vaiyapuri and Manoj K. Jayan in other roles ...
'' (2005)
* ''
Varalaru
''Varalaru: History Of Godfather'', or simply known as ''Varalaru'' (), is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language action-drama film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar, and produced by S. S. Chakravarthy under the banner NIC Arts. The film star ...
'' (2006)
* ''
Em Magan
''Em Magan'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language family drama film written and directed by Thirumurugan (director), Thirumurugan. Bharath (actor), Bharath, Gopika, and Nassar (actor), Nassar played the lead roles, while Vadivelu, S ...
'' (2006)
* ''
Thirupathi'' (2006)
* ''
Mudhal Kanave'' (2007)
* ''
Sadhu Miranda
''Sadhu Mirandaa'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language comedy thriller film directed by Siddique, starring Prasanna, Abbas, and Kavya Madhavan. Karunas and Manoj K. Jayan play supporting roles. The music was composed by Deepak Dev, and cinema ...
'' (2008)
* ''
Dhanam'' (2008)
* ''
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
''Yaaradi Nee Mohini'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Mithran Jawahar. It is a remake of the 2007 Telugu hit Selvaraghavan's ''Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule'' and stars Dhanush, Selvaraghavan's brothe ...
'' (2008)
* ''
Pirivom Santhippom'' (2008)
* ''
Kutty'' (2010)
* ''
Uthamaputhiran'' (2010)
* ''Ariyaan'' (2012)
* ''
Saivam
''Saivam'' () is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language drama film written, directed and produced by A. L. Vijay. The film features Nassar in the lead role and child actress Sara Arjun plays another pivotal role. The film's cinematography was handled b ...
'' (2014)
* ''
Kaala Koothu'' (2018)
* ''
Iruvar Ullam'' (2021)
Malayalam
* ''
Shylock'' (2020) as Chinnamma
* ''
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath'' (2013) as Kammath's mother
* ''
Puthumukhangal
''Puthumukhangal'' ( ml, പുതുമുഖങ്ങൾ) is a 2010 Malayalam film directed by debutants Don Alex and Biju Majeed. The film features newcomers in the lead roles.
Cast
* Ameer Niyas as Babloo
* Amal as Amal
* Sandeep Menon as ...
'' (2010) as Subhadra
* ''
Chess
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'' (2006) as Vijayakrishnan's mother
* ''
Police Diary'' (1992)
* ''Superstar'' (1990) as Kanchana
* ''
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha
''Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha'' () is a 1989 Indian Malayalam-language epic historical drama film directed by Hariharan, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair, and starring Mammootty, Suresh Gopi, Balan K. Nair, Captain Raju and Madhavi. The film wo ...
'' (1989) as Kuttimani
* ''
Kaalalppada'' (1989) as Mercy Raveendranath
* ''
Ithente Neethi'' (1987)
* ''
Amrutham Gamaya'' (1987) as Sarada
* ''
Aayiram Kannukal'' (1986) as Suzy
* ''
Ilanjippookkal
''Ilanjippookkal'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Sandhya Mohan. The film stars Mukesh, Sandhya and Ratheesh. The film has musical score by Kannur Rajan.
Cast
* Innocent
*Mukesh as Rajendran
*Rajalakshmi
*Ratheesh as Ba ...
'' (1986)
* ''
Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki'' (1985)
* ''
Ivide Thudangunnu'' (1984) as Indu
* ''
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'' (1983) as Treasa
* ''
Kodunkaattu
''Kodungattu'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, K. P. Ummer, Jose Prakash, and Srividya in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy.
C ...
'' (1983) as Jameela
* ''
Ahankaaram
''Ahangaaram'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by D. Sasi and produced by Jose V. Mattam. The film stars M. G. Soman, Santhakumari, Ravi Menon and Prabhu. The film has musical score by Maharaja.
Cast
*Jayan as Suresh
*M. G ...
'' (1983) as Radhika
* ''
Pooviriyum Pulari'' (1982)
* ''
Ahimsa
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'' (1982)
* ''
Aakrosham'' (1982) as Nirmala
* ''
Aarambham
''Aarambham'' is a 1982 Indian Malayalam film, written by Cochin Haneefa, directed by Joshiy and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. with an ensemble cast starring Prem Nazir, Madhu, Sukumaran, M. G. Soman, K. P. Ummer, Srividya, Sumalatha and ...
'' (1982) as Rasiya
* ''
Thrishna'' (1981) as Sreedevi
Telugu
* ''
Sankarabharanam Sankarabharanam may refer to:
* ''Sankarabharanam'' (1980 film), an Indian Telugu-language musical drama film
* ''Sankarabharanam'' (2015 film), an Indian Telugu-language crime comedy film
* Sankarabharanam (raga)
Dhīraśankarābharaṇaṃ, c ...
'' (1980)
* ''
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (1980)
''Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu'' is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Sridevi. T ...
''
* ''Ammayi Mogudu Mamaku Yamudu'' (1980)
* ''
Gopala Krishnudu'' (1982)
* ''
Trishulam'' (1982)
* ''
Justice Chowdary'' (1982) as Lata
* ''Nelavanka'' (1983)
* ''
Abhilasha'' (1983)
* ''
Neti Bharatam'' (1983)
* ''Adavallu Aligithe'' (1983)
* ''
Rustum'' (1984)
* ''
Janani Janmabhoomi'' (1984)
* ''
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra'' (1984)
* ''Rojulu Marayi'' (1984)
* ''
Donga'' (1985)
* ''O Thandri Theerpu (1985)
* ''
Driver Babu'' (1986) as Chandini
* ''
Vikram'' (1986) as Seetha
* ''Ashtalakshmi Vaibhavamu'' (1986)
* ''Vijrumbhana'' (1986)
* ''
Jayam Manade
''Jayam Manade'' () is a 1956 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film, produced by Sundarlal Nahatha and directed by T. Prakash Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Anjali Devi, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film was dubbed into Tamil ...
'' (1986) as Jyothi
* ''
Aakrandana'' (1986)
* ''
Chanakya Shapatham
''Chanakya Sapatham'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu language action film starring Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, Rao Gopal Rao and Satyanarayana, produced by D. V. S. Raju and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao.
The film has musical score by Chakra ...
'' (1986)
* ''
Kashmora
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'' (1986)
* ''
Pasivadi Pranam
''Pasivadi Pranam'' is a 1987 Indian Telugu-language thriller film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy, starring Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, Raghuvaran and Sujitha. The film was produced by Allu Aravind under Geetha Arts banner. It was a remake of t ...
(1987)
* ''Jaganmatha'' (1987)
* ''
Madana Gopaludu'' (1987)
* ''
Dharmapatni'' (1987)
* ''Aadadhe Aadharam'' (1987)
* ''Jhansi Rani'' (1988)
* ''Bharya Bharthalu'' (1988)
* ''
Vivaha Bhojanambu'' (1988)
* ''
Chinababu
''Chinababu'' is a 1988 Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by A. Mohan Gandhi. It stars Nagarjuna, Amala Akkineni and music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was dubbed in Tami ...
'' (1988)
* ''
Abhinandana'' (1988)
* ''
Thodallullu'' (1988)
* ''
Samsaram'' (1988)
* ''
Kaliyuga Karnudu
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'' (1988) as Seetha
* ''Paila Pacheesu'' (1989)
* ''
Idem Pellam Baboi
This is a list of films produced by the Telugu language film industry based in Hyderabad in the year 1990.
1990
Dubbed films
Highest Grossing
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1990
Telugu
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'' (1990)
* ''
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'' (2004)
* ''
Swarabhishekam'' (2004)
* ''
Malliswari'' (2004)
* ''
Athanokkade
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'' (2005)
* ''Premikulu'' (2005)
* ''Maa Iddari Madhya'' (2006)
* ''
Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule
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'' (2007)
* ''
Adhurs
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'' (2010)
* ''
Parama Veera Chakra'' (2011)
* ''
Naruda Donoruda'' (2016)
* ''
Prati Roju Pandage
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''(2020)
* ''
Naandhi'' (2021)
Kannada
* ''Koodi Baalidare Swarga Sukha'' (1979)
* ''
Muniyana Madari'' (1981)
* ''
Sahasa Simha
''Sahasa Simha'' () is a 1982 Indian Kannada-language action crime thriller film directed by Joe Simon and produced by M. Pandurangan and M. Ramalingam. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Kajal Kiran, Rajya Lakshmi and Vajramuni. The film has musi ...
'' (1982)
* ''
Indina Bharatha'' (1984)
* ''Thayi Thande'' (1985)
* ''Usha'' (1986)
* ''Manavararu'' (1987)
Television series
References
External links
*
Rajalakshmi at MSI
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Indian film actresses
Actresses in Malayalam cinema
Actresses in Tamil cinema
Actresses in Kannada cinema
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Living people
1964 births
People from Tenali
Actresses from Andhra Pradesh
Indian television actresses
20th-century Indian actresses
21st-century Indian actresses
Actresses in Telugu television
Actresses in Tamil television