Jayasudha Kapoor (born Sujatha Nidudavolu) is an Indian actress and politician known for her works predominantly in

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. She has also worked in few

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, and

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films. Known as natural actress, she received five state

Nandi Awards The Nandi Awards are the awards that recognise the excellence in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre and Telugu television, and Lifetime achievements in Indian cinema. Presented annually by the Government of Andhra Pradesh, the award is named after ...

for her acting in works such as '' Jyothi'' (1976), ''

Idi Katha Kaadu ''Idi Katha Kaadu'' () is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by K. Balachander starring Jayasudha, Kamal Haasan, Sarath Babu, Chiranjeevi, Saritha, and Rama Prabha. It is a remake of Balachander's own Tamil film '' Avargal'' (1 ...

'' (1979), '' Premabhishekam'' (1981), ''

Meghasandesam ''Meghasandesam'' () is a 1982 Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao under his Taraka Prabhu Films banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jaya Prada, Jayasudha and music composed by Ramesh Naidu. This film i ...

'' (1982), and ''

Dharmaatmudu ''Dharmaatmudu'' () is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed by Bairisetty Bhaskara Rao and produced by K. Kesava Rao. The film stars Krishnam Raju and Jayasudha. The film had musical score by Chellapilla Satyam. It was remade in Tam ...

'' (1983). She has garnered five

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, for her performances in '' Jyothi'' (1976), ''

Aame Katha Aame Katha is a 1977 Telugu film directed by K. Raghavendra Rao starring Murali Mohan and Jayasudha in the title role. It also featured Rajinikanth in a guest role. Jayasudha won Filmfare Award for Best Actress - Telugu for her performance in t ...

'' (1977), ''

Gruha Pravesam ''Gruha Pravesam'' is a 1982 Telugu-language drama film directed by Bairisetty Bhaskara Rao and produced by Yadavalli Vijayendra Reddy. The film stars Mohan Babu, Jayasudha, Gummadi, and Prabhakar Reddy. The film had musical score by Sat ...

'' (1982), ''

Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi ''Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi'' () is a 2003 Indian Telugu-language sports drama film directed by Puri Jagannadh. The film stars Ravi Teja, Jayasudha, Asin Thottumkal (in her major Telugu debut), and Prakash Raj, while Ali, and Subbaraju play sup ...

'' (2004), and ''

Kotha Bangaru Lokam ''Kotha Bangaru Lokam'' () is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film directed by debutant Srikanth Addala, and produced by Dil Raju. The film stars Varun Sandesh and Shweta Basu Prasad with Prakash Raj, Jayasudha, Brahmanandam, and R ...

'' (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

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constituency during 2009-2014 in the erstwhile combined

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Early and Personal life

Jayasudha was born as Sujatha Nidudavolu in

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, Tamil Nadu on 17 December 1958 to a Telugu-speaking family of Nidudavolu Rameshwara Rao, and actress Joga Bai known for films such as ''Balanandam'' (1954), and ''

Kalahasti Mahatyam ''Kalahasti Mahatyam'' is a 1954 Indian Telugu-language film directed by H. L. N. Simha starring Dr. Rajkumar. This is the only non-Kannada film starring Dr. Rajkumar. It is a musical hit film with some melodious Bhakti songs written by Tholet ...

'' (1954). Telugu film actress and director

Vijaya Nirmala Vijaya Nirmala (born Nidudavolu Nirmala; 20 February 1946 – 27 June 2019) was an Indian actress, director, and producer known for her works predominantly in Telugu cinema along with a few Malayalam and Tamil films. In a career spanning over si ...

is the first cousin of her father. Jayasudha's paternal grandfather is eminent scholar and literary historian,

Nidudavolu Venkatarao Nidudavolu Venkatarao (3 January 1903 – 15 October 1982) was an Indian littérateur, and historian in the Telugu language. He was regarded as "Jangama Vijnanasvarasvam" in Telugu ("Moving encyclopedia"). Venatrao was a Lecturer, Reader and Hea ...

. Her first marriage was to film producer

Vadde Ramesh Vadde Ramesh (11 October 1947 – 21 November 2013) was an Indian film producer who produced movies in the Hindi and Telugu languages. Background Ramesh was born on 11 October 1947 in Elamarru Village of Krishna District. He made his debut i ...

. However, the marriage ended in divorce. She then married

Nitin Kapoor Nitin Kapoor was a producer in Bollywood Films. He was the husband of South Indian actress Jayasudha and a cousin of the renowned Bollywood actor Jeetendra. With Jayasudha, whom he married in 1985, he has two sons, Nihar Kapoor and Shreayan Kap ...

, cousin to actor

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, in 1985 and they have two children, sons Nihar (born in 1986) and Shreayan (born in 1990). She was elected as MLA from the Secunderabad constituency in 2009 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections from

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.She later joined the

Telugu Desam Party The Telugu Desam Party (; TDP) is an Indian regional political party operating in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana at the state and central level. Since its founding by N. T. Rama Rao (often referred to as NTR) on 29 March 1982, the party has foc ...

in 2016.Later in 2019 she quit the Telugu Desam Party and joined

YSR Congress Party The Yuvajana Shramika Rythu Congress Party (YSRCP or YCP; ) is an Indian regional political party based in the state of Andhra Pradesh. Its president Y. S. Jagan Mohan Reddy serves as the state's chief minister. It is currently the fifth la ...

Career

Jayasudha made her film debut when she was twelve years old with the

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Pandanti Kapuram ''Pandanti Kapuram'' is a 1972 Indian Telugu-language family drama film directed by Lakshmi Deepak. The film features an ensemble cast of Krishna, S. V. Ranga Rao, Vijaya Nirmala, Jamuna, B. Saroja Devi, Anjali Devi, Gummadi, Prabhakar Reddy. ...

'' (1972). Director

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gave her a small role in the Tamil film '' Arangetram'' where she shared space with

Kamal Haasan Kamal Haasan (born 7 November 1954) is an Indian actor, filmmaker, screenwriter, playback singer, television presenter and politician who works mainly in Tamil cinema and has also appeared in some Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, Kannada and Bengali l ...

. She acted in a number of films in Telugu and Tamil mostly under Balachander's direction—''

Sollathaan Ninaikkiren ''Sollathaan Ninaikkiren'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, written and directed by K. Balachander. Starring S. V. Subbaiah, Sivakumar, Kamal Haasan, Jayachitra, Srividya, Shubha and Jayasudha, it is based on the novel ''Ilavu Kaatha ...

'' (1973), '' Naan Avanillai'' (1974) and ''

Apoorva Raagangal ''Apoorva Raagangal'' (; ) is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by K. Balachander. It stars Kamal Haasan, Sundarrajan, Srividya and Jayasudha, while Nagesh and Rajinikanth, in his feature film debut, ...

'' and in

with

Chiranjeevi Chiranjeevi (born Konidela Sivasankara Varaprasad; 22 August 1955) is an Indian actor, film producer and former politician, who predominantly works in Telugu cinema. Chiranjeevi starred in over 150 feature films in Telugu language, Telugu, as ...

. She also changed her name to Jayasudha, since there was already another actress named Sujatha. Her fame quickly spread, where

producers were offering her good film roles. While her debut role as heroine in the

''Lakshmana Rekha'' (1975) got her attention, it was really the title role in '' Jyothi'' (remake of the Hindi film Mili starring

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) that made her a big star in Telugu films. She was now called a successor to the great Telugu actress Savitri and performed many strong roles and showed excellent range. She is given the title "Sahaja Nati" which means "natural/realistic actress." Her roles varied from the cute looking teeny bopper who wore minis in ''Nomu'' (1974), to that of a tortured wife of a sadist husband in

's film ''

'' (1979) to that of a comedian who discovers that her husband wants to murder her for her wealth in ''Money'' (1993). She performed showy roles in Telugu remakes of Hindi films, such as ''

Yugandhar ''Yugandhar'' is a 1979 Indian Telugu-language action film, produced by P. Vidya Sagar on Sri Gajalakshmi Arts banner and directed by K. S. R. Das. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Jayasudha, and music composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It is a remake ...

'' (1979) (the fighter role that

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originated in

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), ''

Illalu Illalu () is a 1940 Telugu-language drama film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam. Plot Murthy (Umamaheswara Rao) is married to Indira (Kanachanamala) and they live happily. Subsequently, he falls in love with Leela (Lakshmi Rajyam), an educate ...

'' (

Reena Roy Reena Roy (born Saira Ali; 7 January 1957), is an Indian actress. At the age of 15, she made her film debut with the drama ''Zaroorat'' (1972), but gained wider public recognition with her roles in the romantic comedy ''Jaise Ko Taisa'' (1973) a ...

's dark-shaded role from ''

Apnapan ''Apnapan'' ( ''Kinship'') is a 1977 Indian Hindi-language drama film, produced and directed by J. Om Prakash under the FILMYUG Pvt. Ltd. banner. It stars Sanjeev Kumar, Jeetendra, Reena Roy and Sulakshana Pandit, and has music composed by Lax ...

'' (1977)). In commercial cinema, she received a huge break when she starred in '' Adavi Ramudu'' (1977), which broke box office records. She also showed innovativeness and lack of vanity in original Telugu films like '' Premabhishekam'' (1981) where she played a supporting role as a deglamorised prostitute, while Sridevi played the female lead. She has acted in 300 plus feature films in a variety of roles, and in one year, she had 24 film releases.

Awards

;

Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) The Filmfare Award for Best Actress is given by ''Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Bollywood, Hindi films, to recognise the female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role. The award was first gi ...

– '' Jyothi'' (1976) * Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) – ''

'' (1977) * Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) – ''Grihapravesam'' (1982) *

Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Telugu) The Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress is given by '' Filmfare'' as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role. Although the Filmf ...

– ''

'' (2004) * Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Telugu) – ''

'' (2008) * Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award - South (2010) ;

Nandi Award for Best Actress The Nandi Award for Best Actress was commissioned in 1977. The winner is awarded a "Silver Nandi" and a cash award of 30,000. Most Awards were received by Vijayashanti and Jayasudha (4 awards each). List of winners of Nandi Awards for Best Ac ...

– '' Jyothi'' (1976) * Nandi Award for Best Actress – ''

'' (1979) * Nandi Award for Best Actress – '' Premabhishekam'' (1981) * Nandi Award for Best Actress – ''

'' (1982) * Nandi Award for Best Actress – ''

'' (1983) ;Other Awards * Kalasagar Award for Best Actress – ''

'' (1982) * Pride of Indian Cinema Award (2007) * Andhra Pradesh Cinegoer's Association – Lifetime Achievement Award (2008) * ANR National Award (2008)

Selected filmography

Telugu

* '' Pratibimbalu'' (2022) * ''

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'' (2016) * ''

Oopiri ''Oopiri'' () is a 2016 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Vamshi Paidipally, and produced by PVP Cinema. The film stars Akkineni Nagarjuna, Karthi and Tamannaah while Prakash Raj, Vivek, Ali Basha, Jayasudha, Kalpana, Tanikella Bharani a ...

'' (2016) * ''

Govindudu Andarivadele ''Govindudu Andarivadele'' (), also known by the acronym ''GAV'', is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action drama film written and directed by Krishna Vamsi. Produced by Bandla Ganesh for Parameswara Art Productions, the film stars Ram Charan a ...

'' (2014) * '' Rowdy'' (2014) * ''

Yevadu ''Yevadu'' () is a 2014 Indian Telugu-language action thriller film co-written and directed by Vamsi Paidipally. The film stars Ram Charan, Shruti Haasan, and Amy Jackson while Allu Arjun and Kajal Aggarwal in cameo roles with Jayasudha, ...

'' (2014) * ''

Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu ''Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu'' (), also known by the initialism ''SVSC'', is a 2013 Indian Telugu-language family drama film written and directed by Srikanth Addala. It was produced by Dil Raju's Sri Venkateswara Creations, and stars V ...

'' (2013) * ''

Sarocharu ''Sarocharu'' () was a 2012 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed by Parasuram starring Ravi Teja and Kajal Aggarwal in the lead roles. Richa Gangopadhyay played an imaginary role by combining the faces of Sandhya and Karthik's ...

'' (2012) * '' Adhinayakudu'' (2012) * '' Devudu Chesina Manushulu'' (2012) * ''

Daruvu ''Daruvu: Sound Of Mass'' is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language fantasy action comedy film written and directed by Siva, produced by Burugupalli Siva Rama Krishna under Sri Venkateswara Entertainments banner and starring Ravi Teja and Taapsee in le ...

'' (2012) * ''

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'' (2011) * ''

Kalavaramaye Madilo ''Kalavaramaye Madilo'' is a 2009 Indian Telugu language musical romance film written and directed by Sathish Kasetty, who had earlier directed a Telugu film '' Hope'' which won a National Award. The film stars Swati Reddy and Kamal Kamaraju ...

'' (2010) * ''

'' (2008) * '' Kalidasu'' (2008) * '' Raksha'' (2008) * ''

Parugu ''Parugu'' (), titled ''In the Name of Love'' in the UK, is a 2008 Indian Telugu-language romantic action film written and directed by Bhaskar. The film stars Allu Arjun, Sheela Kaur and Prakash Raj. The film is produced by Dil Raju on Sri Venka ...

'' (2008) * ''

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'' (2007) * ''Photo'' * ''

Bommarillu ''Bommarillu'' () () is a 2006 Indian Telugu-language romantic comedy film directed and co-written by Bhaskar in his directorial debut, and produced by Dil Raju. The film stars Siddharth, Genelia, Prakash Raj and Jayasudha. The film primarily ...

'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2006) * ''

Balu ABCDEFG ''Balu: ABCDEFG'' is a 2005 Indian Telugu-language crime action film written and directed by A. Karunakaran. This film stars Pawan Kalyan, Shriya, debutante Neha Oberoi and Gulshan Grover. The film was produced by C. Ashwini Dutt under his pr ...

'' (2005) * ''

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'' (2003) * ''

'' (2003) * '' Fools'' (2003) * '' Ammaye Navvithe'' (2001) * '' Chinna'' (2001) * ''

Kante Koothurne Kanu Kante Koothurne Kanu () is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language drama film written, directed and produced by Dasari Narayana Rao starring Ramya Krishna in the lead role. The film won the National Film Award Special Mention Feature Film, "for taking a s ...

'' (2000) * ''

Yuvakudu ''Yuvakudu'' ( ''Young Man'') is a 2000 India Telugu-language romantic drama film released on May 18, 2000. It was produced by Akkineni Nagarjuna and N.Sudhakar Reddy, and directed by A. Karunakaran. It stars Sumanth and Bhumika Chawla. The film ...

'' (2000) * ''

Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary ''Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary'' is a 2000 Telugu film directed by Suresh Krissna. The film stars Mohan Babu, Jayasudha, Priya Gill and Chandra Mohan. Cast * Mohan Babu as in a dual role as Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary / Murali * Jayasudha ...

'' * ''

Daddy Daddy ''Daddy Daddy'' is a 1998 Indian Telugu-language comedy film, Produced by Ramoji Rao under the Usha Kiran Movies banner and directed by Kodi Ramakrishna. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Jayasudha, Harish, Raasi and music composed by Vande ...

'' (1998) * '' Akka Bagunnava'' (1996) * '' Deyyam'' (1996) * '' Money Money'' (1995) * ''

Rikshavodu ''Rikshavodu'' () is a 1995 Telugu language film starring Chiranjeevi, Nagma and Soundarya, directed by Kodi Ramakrishna and produced by Kranthi Kumar. Chiranjeevi played a dual role in the film. It was dubbed in Hindi as ''Devaa The Power Man'' ...

'' (1995) * ''

Bangaru Kutumbam ''Bangaru Kutumbam'' ( ''Golden Family'') is a 1994 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Kaikala Nageswara Rao under the Ramaa Films banner, presented by Satyanarayana and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao an ...

''(1994) * ''

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''(1993) * '' Inspector Jhansi'' (1993) * '' Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram'' (1993) * ''

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'' (1993) * '' Aunty'' * '' Pellala Rajyam'' * ''

Thodi Kodallu ''Thodi Kodallu'' () is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language drama film directed and edited by Adurthi Subba Rao who co-wrote the script with D. Madhusudhana Rao and Acharya Aatreya. Madhusudhana Rao produced the film under Annapurna Pictures. It star ...

'' * '' Repati koduku'' * '' Chillara Mogudu Allari Koduku'' * '' Aasthi mooredu aasa baaredu'' * '' Jeevitha khaidi'' * '' Doragaariki Donga pellam'' (Guest Appearance) * ''

Kalikalam Kalikalam (Telugu: కలికాలం) is a 1991 Telugu movie starring Chandra Mohan, Jayasudha. The story revolves around the difficulties of a typical middle-class family, unable to earn money to lead a satisfied life. The film was remad ...

'' * '' Vijay'' (1989) * ''Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham'' (1989) * ''Ontari Poratam'' (1989) * ''Raogari Illu'' (1988) * ''Bharyabhartala Bandam'' (1988) * ''Kanchana Seeta'' (1988) * ''Sardar Dharmanna'' (1987) * ''Aatma Bandhuvulu'' (1987) * ''Magadheerudu'' (1986) * ''Aadi Dampathulu'' (1986) * ''Dharma Peetam Daddarillindi'' (1986) * ''Muddula Manavaraalu'' (1986) * ''Tandra Paparayudu'' (1986) * ''Andarikante Monagadu'' (1985) * ''Edadugula Bandham'' (1985) * ''Maha Sangramam'' (1985) * ''Mangalya Balam'' (1985) * ''Palnati Simham'' (1985) * ''Thirugubatu'' (1985) * ''Bharatamlo Sankharavam'' (1984) * ''Bharyamani'' (1984) * ''Bobbili Brahmanna'' (1984) * ''Dandayatra'' (1984) * ''Iddaru Dongalu'' (1984) * ''Jagan'' (1984) * ''Yuddham'' (1984) * ''Zakhmi Sher'' (1984) * ''Trisulam'' (1983) * ''Amayakudu Kadhu Asadhyudu'' (1983) * ''Lanke Bindelu'' (1983) * ''

'' (1983) * ''Poratham'' (1983) * ''Rajkumar (1983 film), Raj Kumar'' (1983) * ''Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu'' (1983) * ''

'' (1982) * ''Anuraga Devatha'' (1982) * ''Madhura Swapnam'' (1982) * ''Naa Desam'' (1982) * ''Nipputho Chelagatam'' (1982) * ''Raga Deepam'' (1982) * ''Yuvaraju (1982 film), Yuvaraju'' (1982) * ''Aadavallu Meeku Joharulu'' (1981) * ''Agni Poolu (film), Agni Poolu'' (1981) * ''Illalu'' (1981) * '' Premabhishekam'' (1981) * ''Prema Tarangalu'' (1980) * ''Edantastulameda'' (1980) * ''Gajadonga'' (1980) * ''Gopala Krishnudu'' (1980) * ''Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi'' (1980) * ''Sreevari Muchatlu'' (1980) * ''

'' (1979) * ''Andamaina Anubhavam'' (1979) * ''Driver Ramudu'' (1979) * ''Intinti Ramayanam'' (1979) * ''Judagadu'' (1979) * ''Kalyani (1979 film), Kalyani'' (1979) * ''Mande Gundelu'' (1979) * ''Muddula Koduku'' (1979) * ''Shivamettina Satyam'' (1979) * ''Shri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam'' (1979) .... Goddess Lakshmi * ''

'' (1979) * ''Vichitra Jeevitham'' (1978) * ''Pranam Kareedu'' (1978) * ''Kalanthakulu'' (1978) * ''Katakatala Rudraiah'' (1978) * ''KD No. 1'' (1978) * ''Lawyer Vishwanath'' (1978) * ''Sivaranjani (film), Sivaranjani'' (1978) * ''Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi'' (1978) * ''MallePuvvu'' (1978) * ''

'' (1977) * '' Adavi Ramudu'' (1977) * ''Amaradeepam (1977 film), Amaradeepam'' (1977) * ''Gadasu Pillodu'' (1977) * ''Gadusu Ammayi'' (1977) * ''Premalekhalu'' (1977) * '' Jyothi'' (1976) * ''Alludochhadu'' (1976) * ''Mangalyaniki Maromudi'' (1976) * ''Monagadu'' (1976) * ''Raju Vedale'' (1976) * ''Soggadu (1975 film), Soggadu'' (1975) * ''Tirapathi'' (1974) * ''

'' (1972)

Tamil

* ''Kula Gouravam'' (1972) * ''

'' (1973) * ''Petha Manam Pithu'' (1973) * ''Bharatha Vilas'' (1973) * '' Arangetram'' (1973) * ''Baghdad Perazhagi'' (1973) * ''Vellikhizhamai Viratham'' (1974) * ''Prayachittham'' (1974) * ''Dheerga Sumangali'' (1974) * ''Pandhattam'' (1974) * ''Naan Avanillai (1974 film), Nanna Avanillai'' (1974) * ''Sisubalan'' (1974) * ''Aayirathil Oruthi'' (1975) * ''

'' (1975) * ''Mannavan Vanthaanadi'' (1975) * ''Thangathile Vairam'' (1975) * ''Melnaattu Marumagal'' (1975) * ''Pattikkaattu Raja'' (1975) * ''Maharasi Vazhga'' (1976) * ''Athirshtam Azhaikirathu'' (1976) * ''Vaazhkai Alaigal '' (1978) * ''Pattakkathi Bhairavan'' (1979) * ''Ninaithale Inikkum (1979 film), Ninaithale Inikkum'' (1979) * ''Pandiyan (film), Pandiyan'' (1992) * ''Rajadurai (film), Rajadurai'' (1993) * ''Anthimanthaarai'' (1996) * ''Alaipayuthey (film), Alaipayuthey'' (2000) * ''Thavasi'' (2001) * ''1977 (film), 1977'' (2009) * ''Oopiri, Thozha'' (2016) * ''Chekka Chivantha Vaanam'' (2018) * ''Varisu'' (2023)

Malayalam

* ''Rasaleela (1975 film), Rasaleela'' (1975) * ''Thiruvonam (film), Thiruvonam'' (1975) * ''Romeo (1976 film), Romeo'' (1976) * ''Mohiniyattam'' (1976) * ''Shivathandavam'' (1977) * ''Sivaranjani (film), Sivaranjani'' (1978) * ''Priyadarshini (film), Priyadarshini'' (1978) * ''Jeevikkan Padikkanam'' (1981) * ''Sarovaram (film), Sarovaram'' (1993) * ''Ishtam (2001 Malayalam film), Ishtam'' (2001)

Hindi

* ''Aaina (1977 film), Aaina'' (1977) * ''Shabhash Daddy'' (1979) * ''Sooryavansham'' (1999) (as Jaya Kapoor)

Kannada

*''Nee Thanda Kanike'' (1985) *''Thayiya Madilu'' (2007) *''Vajrakaya'' (2015)

As producer

* ''Kanchana Sita'' (1987) * ''Kalikalam'' (1990) * ''Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai'' (1990) * ''Adrustam'' (1992) * ''Vinta Kodallu'' (1993) * ''Hands Up'' (1999)

References

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