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Jayasudha

Name in Native Language: "జయసుధ" (Telugu/TE)
Politician / Actress | * 12/17/1958 (65) | Chennai / Madras (India)
Jayasudha Kapoor (born Sujatha Nidudavolu) is an Indian actress and politician known for her works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She has also worked in few Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Known as natural actress, in a career spanning over 5 decades she received nine state Nandi Awards for her acting in works such as Jyothi (1976), Idi Katha Kaadu (1979), Premabhishekam (1981), Meghasandesam (1982), and Dharmaatmudu (1983). She has garnered five Filmfare Awards South, for her performances in Jyothi (1976), Aame Katha (1977), Gruha Pravesam (1982), Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2004), and Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008). In 2008, she received the ANR National Award, and in 2010, she won the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South for her contributions to Indian cinema. Jayasudha served as Member, Legislative Assembly, from Secunderabad constituency d... ()
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Ayasudha was born as Sujatha inMadras,Tamil Naduon 17 December 1958 . Her aunt is actress and directorVijaya Nirmala. Jayasudha made her film debut when she was twelve years old asJamuna's daughter in the Telugu filmPandanti Kapuram(1972). DirectorK. Balachandergave her a small role in the Tamil filmArangetramwhere she shared space withKamal Haasan. She acted in a number of films in Tamil mostly under Balachander's direction—Sollathaan Ninaikkiren(1973),Naan Avanillai(1974) andApoorva Raagangal. She also changed her name to Jayasudha, since there was already another actress named Sujatha. Her fame quickly spread, where Telugu film producers were offering her good film roles. While her debut role as heroine in the Telugu filmLakshmana Rekha(1975) got her attention, it was really the title role inJyothi(remake of the Hindi filmMilistarringJaya Bhaduri) that made her a big star in Telugu films. She was now called a successor to the great Telugu actressSavitriand performed many strong roles and showed excellent range.[1]She is given the title "Sahaja Nati" which means "natural/realistic actress.".

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Action | Romance / Love

Known for these Movies & Shows

Chandu is very passionate about kickboxing and his life revolves around his mother and his girlfriend. His life is shattered when his dying mother asks him to meet his estranged father Raghuveer. ...

Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi

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2003 | 3.2/5 | 2h 34min
Drama, Romance / Love
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Meghasandesam is the story of a common man who has an innate urge for poetry. He leads a simple life, marrying a common villager, with children and respected in society. His life is normal until he fi ...

Meghasandesam

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1982 | 5.0/5 | 2h 31min
 
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The anguish that negligent children can cause is depicted here from the parents' perspective. Raghavaraju (Prakash Raj) is a farming landlord in Atreyapuram village of Andhra Pradesh. He lives with hi ...

Shatamanam Bhavati

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2017 | 3.0/5 | 2h 15min
Drama, Kids & Family
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Awards & Nominations for Jayasudha

Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress Filmfare Awards South
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Movies with Jayasudha as Actress(97)

as Sudha Rajendran2023 Varisu
2023 Malli Pelli
as Ravali's Mother2023 Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty
2022 Pratibimbalu
as Sarojini Naidu2019 Ruler
as Rishi's Mother2019 Maharshi
2018 Srinivasa Kalyanam
as Lakshmi2018 Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
as Janakamma2017 Shatamanam Bhavati
as Seenu's Mother2016 Oopiri
as Pranitha's Mother2016 Brahmotsavam
2015 Lion
as Lakshmi2014 Rowdy
as Dr. Shailaja2014 Yevadu
2014 Govindudu Andarivaadele
2014 Rabhasa
as Annapournamma2013 Ramayya Vasthavayya
as Peddodu and Chinnodu's mother2013 Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
as Parvathamma, Ravindra's Mother2012 Daruvu
as Sandhya's mom2012 Sarocharu
2011 Wanted
as Vandhana's Mother2011 It's My Love Story
2011 Parama Veera Chakra
2011 Solo
2009 Raju Maharaju
2009 Billa
as Balu's Mother2008 Kotha Bangaru Lokam
as Yashoda (Cameo Appearance)2008 Parugu
as Dr.Seema2008 Raksha
as Jagan's mother2008 Aatadista
2008 Vaana
as Kanakadurga2008 Kalidasu
as Sivakasi's mother2007 Vijayadasami
2006 Bommarillu
2005 Balu
2003 Vishnu
as Lakshmi2003 Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
2001 Thavasi
as Sridevi2001 Ishtam
as Shiva's mother2000 Yuvakudu
as Mrs. Selvaraj2000 Alaipayuthey
as Sharda1999 Sooryavansham
1999 Neti Gandhi
as Rajeswari1998 Aahaa..!
as Babyakka1997 Pattukondi Chuddam
1996 Anthimanthaarai
1996 Akka! Bagunnava?
as Sindhu1996 Deyyam
as Vijaya1995 Money Money
1995 Rikshavodu
as Savitri1994 Bangaru Kutumbam
as Vijaya1993 Money
as Ranganayaki1993 Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram
as Janaki1993 Bava Bavamaridi
1993 Rajadhurai
as Rajalakshmi1993 Sarovaram
1992 Pandiyan
1989 Simha Swapnam
1989 Vijay
as Raja Rajeswari Devi1989 Ontari Poratam
1988 Aatma Katha
1987 Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham
1987 Kirayi Dada
1986 Magadheerudu
as Sarala1985 Edadugula Bandham
as Archana1985 Bharyabhartala Bandham
1984 Iddaru Dongalu
as Kasturi1984 Bobbili Brahmanna
1982 Yuvaraju
as Ravindra Babu's wife1982 Meghasandesam
1982 Illali Korikalu
as Jayanthi1981 Premabhishekam
as Dancer1980 Prema Tarangalu
as Sudha1980 Yedanthasthula Meda
as Kamini1979 Ninaithale Inikkum
1979 Idi Katha Kaadu
as Chukkamma1979 Driver Ramudu
as Lilly1979 Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
1979 Bangaru Chellelu
as Seetha1978 Pranam Khareedu
as Manga1977 Flowing Against
as Usha G. Shastri1977 Aaina
1977 Siva Thaandavam
as Chilakama1977 Adavi Ramudu
1977 Amara Deepam
1976 Mohiniyattom
1975 Raasaleela
1975 Aayirathil Oruthi
as Ranjini1975 Apoorva Raagangal
1975 Pattikkaattu Raja
1975 Thiruvonam
1974 Baghdad Perazhagi
1974 Naan Avanillai
as Jaya1974 Vellikizhamai Viratham
as Devi1973 Arangetram
as Mohini1973 Bharatha Vilas
1973 Sollathaan Ninaikkiren

TV Shows/Series with Jayasudha as Actress(1)

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Citizenship: India
Born: Wednesday, 12/17 1958 (December) in Chennai / Madras (India) (current age: 65 years + 124 days)
Zodiac sign: Sagittarius (Chinese zodiac sign: Dog)
Languages: Hindi (HI), Malayalam (ML), Telugu (TE, native language)
Spouses (current/former): Nitin Kapoor
Siblings: Subhashini
Other names for Jayasudha (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Sujatha"
"Jayasutha"
Jayasudha frequently works together with these people:
Tanikella Bharani (19x, Actor)
Brahmanandam (17x, Actor)
Prakash Raj (16x, Actor)
Dasari Narayana Rao (16x, Crew)
Kota Srinivasa Rao (15x, Actor)
K. Balachander (15x, Crew)
Kamal Haasan (14x, Actor)
Kaikala Satyanarayana (13x, Actor)
Vamsi Paidipally (12x, Crew)
Chakravarthy (11x, Crew)
Ali Basha (10x, Actor)
Raashii Khanna (1x, Actress)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:320444, Added: 08/13/2018, Last updated: 04/11/2024