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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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 ''Vanambadi'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language thriller film, directed by G. R. Nathan, produced by K. Murukesan and Kannadasan, and written by Valampuri Somanathan. A remake of the Bengali film ''Sesh Porichoy'', it stars S. S. Rajendran and ...

'' 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

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'' (1963) #''

Periya Idathu Penn ''Periya Idathu Penn'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed by T. R. Ramanna. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, B. Saroja Devi, M. R. Radha and T. R. Rajakumari. It was released on 10 May 1963. The film was blockb ...

'' (1963) #''

Pattanathil Bhootham ''Pattanathil Bhootham'' () is a 1967 Indian Tamil-language fantasy comedy film, directed and co-edited by M. V. Raman, written by Javar Seetharaman and produced by T. Govindarajan. An adaptation of the American film '' The Brass Bottle'' (196 ...

'' (1967) #''

Galatta Kalyanam ''Galatta Kalyanam'' () is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by C. V. Rajendran and written by Gopu. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Jayalalithaa. It is based on Gopu and Sridhar's play of the same name. The film, ...

'' (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 the 1967 Hindi film '' Nai ...

'' (1968) #''

Adimaippenn ''Adimai Penn'' () is a 1969 Indian Tamil-language action adventure film directed by K. Shankar and produced by M. G. Ramachandran and R. M. Veerappan. The film stars Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa, with Ashokan, Pandari Bai, Rajasree, Mano ...

'' (1969) #'' Thalaivan'' (1970) #''

Thedi Vandha Mappillai ''Thedi Vandha Mappillai'' () is a 1970 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by B. R. Panthulu. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa, S. A. Ashokan, Major Sundarrajan, M. V. Rajamma and Cho Ramaswamy . It is a remake of ...

'' (1970) #''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 Sunda ...

'' (1971) #''Yaar Jambulingam'' (1972) #''Ragam Thedum Pallavi'' (1982) #''

Nayakan ''Nayakan'' (; ) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language gangster film written and directed by Mani Ratnam. Produced by Muktha Srinivasan, the film stars Kamal Haasan, Saranya (in her feature debut) and Karthika, with Janagaraj, Vijayan, M. V. Vasu ...

'' (1987) #'' Muthu'' (1995) #''

Dharma Chakkaram ''Dharma Chakkaram'' () is a 1997 Tamil-language action drama film, directed by K. S. Ravikumar, starring Vijayakanth, Rambha and Deepti Bhatnagar. The film, produced by Lakshmi Movie Makers and had musical score by Deva. It was released on 14 ...

'' (1997) #''

Pasamulla Pandiyare ''Pasamulla Pandiyare'' is a 1997 Indian Tamil language film directed by T. P. Gajendran and produced by Kalyani Murugan. The film stars Rajkiran, Meena, and Roja, while M. N. Nambiar, Nizhalgal Ravi, Alex, Sangili Murugan, Vadivelu, and Sent ...

'' (1997) #''

Vaimaye Vellum ''Vaimaye Vellum'' () is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language crime film directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Parthiban and Rachana Banerjee. The film, produced by S. R. Balajee, had musical score by Deva and was released on 14 February 1997. Plot Pe ...

'' (1997) #''

Maru Malarchi ''Maru Malarchi'' (), also spelled as ''Marumalarchi'', is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Bharathi. The film stars Mammootty, Devayani, Ranjith and Mansoor Ali Khan, with Manorama, Kalabhavan Mani, R. Sundarrajan, Maj ...

'' (1998) #'' Sethu'' (1999) #''

Ennamma Kannu ''Ennamma Kannu'' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by Sakthi Chidambaram, starring Sathyaraj, Devayani, Ranjith and Vadivelu. The film's musical score was by Deva and was released in 2000. The name of the film was insp ...

'' (2000) #''

Middle Class Madhavan ''Middle Class Madhavan'' is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by T. P. Gajendran. The film stars Prabhu and Abhirami, while Vadivelu, Vivek, Manivannan and others in supporting roles. The film explores ...

'' (2001) #''

Annai Kaligambal ''Annai Kaligambal'' is an Indian 2003 bilingual devotional film written and directed by Rama Narayanan. The film featured Ramya Krishnan in the title role alongside Anu Prabhakar and Livingston, while Jayanthi plays a supporting role. The fi ...

'' (2003) #'' M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi'' (2004) #''

Pachchak Kuthira ''Pachchak Kuthira'' () is a 2006 Tamil-language film written and directed by Parthiban. The film stars himself and Namitha. The film was released on 14 April 2006 to negative reviews. Plot Pachchamuthu ( R. Parthiban), by his own confession, ...

'' (2006) #''

Sandai ''Sandai'' () is a 2008 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 music was c ...

'' (2008) #'' Jaganmohini'' (2009) #'' Kozhi Koovuthu'' (2012) #''

Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga ''Vasuvum Saravananum Onna Padichavanga'' () also known by the initialism ''VSOP'', is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by M. Rajesh. It stars Arya, Santhanam Tamannaah and Muktha. Arya produced the film t ...

'' (2015) #''

Trisha Illana Nayanthara ''Trisha Illana Nayanthara'' ( ''If Not Trisha, Then Nayanthara'') is a 2015 Indian Tamil language sex comedy film written and directed by Adhik Ravichandran. The film stars G. V. Prakash Kumar, Simran (actress), Simran, Manisha Yadav and Anandh ...

'' (2015) #''

Kavalai Vendam ''Kavalai Vendam'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Deekay. The film stars Jiiva and Kajal Aggarwal, while Bobby Simha and Sunaina play supporting roles. The film, which is said to be an urban r ...

'' (2016) - Last movie in Tamil

Telugu

# '' Punyavathi'' (1967) # ''Thaali Bottu'' (1970) as Jyothi # '' Mosagallaku Mosagadu'' (1971) # ''Gandara Gandadu'' (1972) # ''Pilla? Piduga?'' (1972) # ''Korada Rani'' - played Title Role # ''Ida Lokham'' (1973) # ''Gandharvya Kanya'' (1979) # ''

Sita Ramulu Sita Ramulu is a 1980 Telugu-language drama film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao starring Krishnam Raju, Jaya Prada and Mohan Babu. The music was composed by Chellapilla Satyam. The song "Toli Sandhya Velalo" is a chartbuster and is remembered ...

'' (1980) #'' Kottapeta Rowdy'' (1980) # ''Adrushtavanthudu'' (1980) # '' Bebbuli'' (1980) #''Dharma Poratam'' (1983) as Mohini # ''

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'' (1984) # '' Babulugaadi Debba'' (1984) # ''

State Rowdy ''State Rowdy'' is a 1989 Indian Telugu-language action film directed by B. Gopal. The film stars Chiranjeevi, while Radha, Bhanupriya, Sharada, Rao Gopal Rao, Thiagarajan and Nutan Prasad are among the cast. Plot Kalicharan is a rowdy who ki ...

'' (1989) # '' Big Boss'' (1995) # ''

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 also marks Prathyusha's final film, just before her u ...

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

Malayalam

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Murappennu ''Murappennu'' is a 1965 Malayalam-language drama film directed by A. Vincent and written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair. The film stars Prem Nazir in the lead role with an ensemble supporting cast including Sharada, Madhu, Jyothilakshmi, K. P. Um ...

'' (1965) # ''

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'' (1967) # ''

Nagarame Nandi ''Nagarame Nanni'' is a 1967 Malayalam language film, written by M. T. Vasudevan Nair and directed by A. Vincent. The film stars Prem Nazir, Usha Nandhini, Madhu and K. P. Ummer among others. The film tells the story of a family that migrate ...

'' (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 Ila ...

'' (1968) # '' Alibabayum 41 Kallanmaarum'' (1975) as Dancer # ''Manushyamrigam'' (1980) # ''

Bhaktha Hanuman ''Bhaktha Hanuman'', dubbed into Telugu as ''Anjaneya Charithra'' is a 1980 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Ganga and produced by S. Kumar. It is based on the life of the Hindu god Sri Hanuman. The film stars popular Telugu actor Arja Janar ...

'' (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 ''Sanchari'' () is a 1981 Indian Malayalam-language film produced and directed by Boban Kunchacko and written by P. K. Sarangapani. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, K. P. Ummer, Mohanlal, and Adoor Bhasi in substantial roles. The film featu ...

'' (1981)

Kannada

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Kulla Agent 000 ''Kulla Agent 000'' is a 1972 Indian Kannada-language mystery comedy film directed by K. S. L. Swamy and produced and written by Dwaraka Films. The film stars Dwarakish, Udaykumar and Jyothi Lakshmi. Cast * Dwarakish * Jyothi Lakshmi * Uday ...

'' (1965) # ''

Bangalore Mail ''Bangalore Mail'' is a 1968 Indian Kannada-language film directed by L. S. Narayana and produced by Y. V. Rao. The film stars Rajkumar, Narasimharaju and Jayanthi. The movie is a remake of the 1967 Malayalam movie '' Cochin Express'', whic ...

'' (1966) # '' Prathidhwani'' (1969) # ''Chellida Raktha'' (1982) # ''

Raktha Kanneeru ''Raktha Kanneeru'' () is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Sadhu Kokila, starring Upendra and Ramya Krishna. The film was produced by Munirathna and was later dubbed in Telugu. The screenplay and dialogues of the film were writt ...

'' (2004) # ''

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'' (2001)

Hindi

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

Serial

* 2001-2002 Velan ( SUN TV) - Tamil * 2002-2005 Annamalai- Gandhimathi ( SUN TV) - Tamil * 2005 Raja Rajeswari - Podakki ( SUN TV) - Tamil * 2010 Vasantham ( SUN TV ) - Tamil * 2015-2016

Valli Vaḷḷi ( ta, வள்ளி) ("Creeper, Sweet potato plant") is a Hindu goddess, and the second consort of the deity Murugan. An incarnation of the goddess Sundaravalli, daughter of Vishnu, Valli is born on earth as the daughter of a chiefta ...

-Rajeswari (Episode 822–1060) ( SUN TV) - Tamil (2015-2016) Last serial

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