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 Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam movies. In the early 1980s, her popularity gradually declined due to her sister Jayamalini's entry into the movie industry. Her debut was in the film Vanambadi in 1963 as a dancer in the song 'Yaaradi Vanthaar'.[1] She is best remembered for her supporting roles in Thedi Vandha Mapillai and Periya Edathu Penn.
Jyothi Lakshmi | |
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| Born | 2 November 1948 |
| Died | 9 August 2016 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1963–2016 |
| Children | Jyothi Meena |
Her daughter Jyothi Meena is also an actress.
Filmography edit
Tamil edit
- Vanambadi (1963)
- Periya Idathu Penn (1963)
- Pattanathil Bhootham (1967)
- Galatta Kalyanam (1968)
- Poovum Pottum (1968)
- Adimaippenn (1969)
- Thalaivan (1970)
- Thedi Vandha Mappillai (1970)
- Vairakyam (1970)
- Neerum Neruppum (1971)
- Rickshawkaran (1971)
- Yaar Jambulingam (1972)
- Ragam Thedum Pallavi (1982)
- Nayakan (1987)
- Muthu (1995)
- Dharma Chakkaram (1997)
- Pasamulla Pandiyare (1997)
- Vaimaye Vellum (1997)
- Maru Malarchi (1998)
- Sethu (1999)
- Ennamma Kannu (2000)
- Middle Class Madhavan (2001)
- Annai Kaligambal (2003)
- M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)
- Pachchak Kuthira (2006)
- Sandai (2008)
- Jaganmohini (2009)
- Kozhi Koovuthu (2012)
- Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga (2015)
- Trisha Illana Nayanthara (2015)
- Kavalai Vendam (2016) - Last movie in Tamil
Telugu edit
- Punyavathi (1967)
- Muhurtha Balam[2] (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[3] (1974)
- Gandharvya Kanya (1979)
- Cheyyethi Jai Kottu[4] (1979)
- Sita Ramulu (1980)
- Kottapeta Rowdy (1980)
- Adrushtavanthudu (1980)
- Bebbuli (1980)
- Dharma Poratam (1983) as Mohini
- Kanthayya Kanakayya[5] (1983) as Sundari
- Hero (1984)
- Babulugaadi Debba (1984)
- State Rowdy (1989) as Rambha
- Big Boss (1995)
- Pokiri Raja (1995)
- Kalusukovalani (2002)
- Donga Ramudu & Party (2003)
- Bangaru Babu (2009)
Malayalam edit
- Murappennu (1965)
- Kunjali Marakkar (1967)
- Nagarame Nandi (1967)
- Inspector (1968)
- Kodungallooramma (1968)
- Alibabayum 41 Kallanmaarum (1975) as Dancer
- Manushyamrigam (1980)
- Bhaktha Hanuman (1980) as Dancer at Indra's court
- Thadavara (1981)
- Sanchari (1981)
Kannada edit
- Kulla Agent 000 (1965)
- Bangalore Mail (1966)
- Prathidhwani (1969)
- Chellida Raktha (1982)
- Raktha Kanneeru (2003)
- Vijaya Dashami (2001)
Hindi edit
- Payal Ki Jhankar (1968)
- Jawab (1970)
- Pistolwali (1972)
- Naag Mani (1987)
Serial edit
Death edit
She died in Chennai on 8 August 2016 due to blood cancer .[6][7]
References edit
- ^ "11. உடல்மொழியால் உருட்டும் விழியால் ரசிகர்களை ஈர்த்த டி.ஆர்.ராமச்சந்திரன்". Dinamani (in Tamil). 1 November 2019. Retrieved 28 May 2021.
- ^ "Muhurtha Balam Cast and Crew".
- ^ "Gundelu Teesina Monagadu Cast & Crew". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 14 April 2023.
- ^ "Cheyyethi Jai Kottu (1979)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 12 April 2023.
- ^ KANTHAYYA KANAKAYYA | TELUGU FULL MOVIE | CHANDRA MOHAN | KAVITHA | TELUGU CINE CAFE, retrieved 27 October 2023
- ^ "Actress Jyothi Lakshmi Passed Away". 9 August 2016.
- ^ "Actress Jyothi Lakshmi Passed Away In Chennai". 9 August 2016. Archived from the original on 13 August 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.