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during the 1980s in Malayalam,

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, Kannada, and

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films. She has acted around 600 movies in all major south Indian languages. Her debut film was ''Vazhaiyadi Vazhai'' in 1972, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. She has acted with former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

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, former Tamil Nadu Chief minister

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and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister

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. She has also acted with two Generations actors, with Muthuraman and his son Karthik, Sivaji Ganesan and his son

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, Telugu superstar Krishna and his son Mahesh Babu. During her period she has acted as Heroine to famous heroes Gemini Ganesan,

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 ...

AVM Rajan Shanmugasundaram, known by his stage name A.V.M. Rajan, (26 July 1935) is a former Indian actor in Tamil cinema who was active during the 1960s and 1970s. Born in Pudukottai, Shanmugasundaram was very eager to join cinema though he held a bach ...

and so on.

Filmography

Tamil

*''Vazhaiyadi Vazhai'' (1972) *''Ponvandu'' (1973) *''Deiva Vamsam'' (1973) *''Malai Naattu Mangai'' (1973) *''Deiva Kuzhanthaigal'' (1973) *''Ore Satchi'' (1974) *'' Naan Avanillai'' (1974) *''Swathi Nakshathram'' (1974) *''Tiger Thathachari'' (1974) *''

Cinema Paithiyam ''Cinema Paithiyam'' () is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by Muktha Srinivasan. The film stars Jaishankar and Jayachitra. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Guddi'' (1971). The film was released on 31 January 1975. Jayachitr ...

'' (1975) *'' Pattampoochi'' (1975) *''

Avalukku Aayiram Kangal ''Avalukku Aayiram Kangal'' () is a Tamil language film released in 1975. It starred Jayalalithaa in the lead role, opposite Ravichandran and Jaishankar. It is noted for being the last film in which Jayalalithaa shared screen-pace with both th ...

'' (1975) *''

Dasavatharam The Dashavatara ( sa, दशावतार, ) are the ten primary avatars of Vishnu, a principal Hindu god. Vishnu is said to descend in the form of an avatar to restore cosmic order. The word ''Dashavatara'' derives from , meaning "ten", an ...

'' (1976) *''Veedu Varai Uravu'' (1976) *''

Navarathinam ''Navarathinam'' () is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language road film, written and directed by A. P. Nagarajan, his final film. It stars M. G. Ramachandran, Latha, Jayachitra and Zarina Wahab. The film was released on 5 March 1977, and failed comme ...

'' (1977) *''Kalamadi Kalam'' (1977) *''Munnooru Naal'' (1977) *''Punniyam Seithaval'' (1977) *'' Shri Kanchi Kamakshi'' (1978) *''

Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala! ''Manitharil Ithanai Nirangala!'' () is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. C. Sakthi and starring Kamal Haasan, Sridevi and Murali Mohan The film was released on Diwali 1978, coinciding with Sigappu Rojakkal on the same day too ( ...

'' (1978) *''Mela Thalangal'' (1978) *''Mayandi'' (1979) *''Nadagame Ulagam'' (1979) *''Kandhar Alangaaram'' (1979) *''Valli Mayil'' (1980) *''Neer Nilam Neruppu'' (1980) *''Valli Mayil'' (1980) *''

Raman Parasuraman ''Raman Parasuraman'' is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by M. S. Gopinath. The film stars Sivakumar, Latha, Rathi, Sathyaraj and Pandari Bai. It was released on 19 September 1980. Plot Three antique statue smugglers kill a husb ...

'' (1980) *''Kannadi'' (1981) *''

Sankarlal ''Sankarlal'' is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language action film, written, directed and produced by T. N. Balu. It stars Kamal Haasan in dual lead roles as father and son. Balu died half-way during production, and the film was eventually completed wi ...

'' (1981) *''Rajangam'' (1981) *''Kalvadiyum Pookal'' (1983) *''Nanayam Illatha Nanayam'' (1984) *''

Anbe Odi Vaa ''Anbe Odi Vaa'' is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film produced and directed by R. Renjith Kumar. The film stars Mohan and Urvashi. It was released on 12 May 1984. Plot Prema transfers to a college in the same town as college student Mahesh ...

'' (1984) *''Mayavi'' (1985) *''

Manamagale Vaa ''Manamagale Vaa'' () is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Panchu Arunachalam, his directorial debut. The film stars Prabhu and Raadhika. It was released on 25 November 1988. The film was remade in Telugu ...

'' (1988) *''

Thaai Naadu ''Thaai Naadu'' () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language film, written and directed by R. Aravindraj. The film stars Sathyaraj and Raadhika. It was released on 16 February 1989. Plot In the 60s... A military officer (Sathyaraj) is accused, inequ ...

'' (1989) *''Pattanamthan Pogalamadi'' (1990) *'' Durga'' (1990) *''

Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen ''Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen'' () is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Guru Dhanapal. The film stars Karthik, Sasikala and Monisha. It was released on 12 April 1992. Plot Muthurasu and Periyasamy are brother ...

'' (1992) *'' Naane Varuven'' (1992) *''

Vaa Magale Vaa ''Vaa Magale Vaa'' () is a 1994 Tamil-language thriller film directed by Visu. The film stars Visu, Khushbu, Rekha and Veera Pandiyan, with Delhi Ganesh, Charle, Thyagu, T. P. Gajendran and T. S. Balachander playing supporting roles. Based on ...

'' (1994) *''

Jameen Kottai ''Jameen Kottai'' is a 1995 Tamil-language horror period film directed by Ramchandar and written by Kalaipuli G. Sekaran. The film stars Kalaipuli G. Sekaran and Seetha, with Ra. Sankaran, King Kong, P. R. Varalakshmi, Bayilvan Ranganathan an ...

'' (1995) *'' Musthaffaa'' (1996) *'' Poove Unakkaga'' (1996) *''

Gopura Deepam ''Gopura Deepam'' is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Ramarajan and produced by Ashok Samraj. The film stars Ramarajan, Sukanya, R. Sundarrajan and Senthil. The film had musical score by Soundaryan. Cast *Ramarajan * Suka ...

'' (1997) *''

Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa ''Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa'' is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Rama Narayanan. The film stars Prabhu, S. Ve. Shekher, Vadivelu, Roja, Urvashi and Kovai Sarala. The film, produced by N. Radha, had musical score by S. ...

'' (1999) *''

Padai Veetu Amman ''Padai Veetu Amman'' is a 2002 Indian Tamil-language devotional film directed by Pugazhmani. The film stars Meena, Ramki, Devayani and Ravali. It was released on 4 November 2002. Plot Meena plays the dual role of Goddess Padai Veettu Amman, ...

'' (2002) *'' Naan Avan Illai'' (2007)

Malayalam

*''

Tharavattamma ''Tharavattamma'' is a 1966 Indian Malayalam-language Drama (film and television), drama film, directed by P. Bhaskaran and produced by N. Vasudevan. The film stars Sathyan (actor), Sathyan, Sheela, Sukumari and Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair. The ...

'' (1966) *''Achante Bharya'' (1971) as Thankhamma *''

Panimudakku ''Panimudakku'' is a 1972 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by P. N. Menon. The film stars Madhu, Ammini, Maya and Mohan Sharma. The film had musical score by M. S. Baburaj. Cast * Madhu * P. R. Varalakshmi *Mohan Sharma ...

'' (1972) *'' Kaadu'' (1973) as Menon's daughter *''Sreerama Hanumaan Yudham'' (1974) *''

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'' (1976) as Usha *''

Aval Oru Devaalayam ''Aval Oru Devaalayam'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by R. S. Sreenivasan. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Sheela and Jayabharathi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast *P ...

'' (1977) *''

Ammaayi Amma ''Ammaayi Amma'' is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Masthan and produced by Harifa Rasheed. The film stars Sukumari, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Ashalatha in the lead roles. The film has musical score by A. T. Ummer. Cast *Suk ...

'' (1977) *'' Beena'' (1978) *'' Avalku Maranamilla'' (1978) *''

Ival Oru Naadody ''Ival Oru Naadody'' () is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language film directed by P. Gopikumar. The film stars Jayabharathi, Sukumaran, Raghavan and Bhavani. The film has musical score by S. D. Sekhar.- - Plot Cast *Jayabharathi *Sukumaran * Ra ...

'' (1979) *''

Jimmy Jimmy may refer to: Arts and entertainment Film and television * ''Jimmy'' (2008 film), a 2008 Hindi thriller directed by Raj N. Sippy * ''Jimmy'' (1979 film), a 1979 Indian Malayalam film directed by Melattoor Ravi Varma * ''Jimmy'' (2013 f ...

'' (1979) *''

Kazhukan ''Kazhukan'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj. The film stars Jayan, Shubha, Sukumaran and Jagathy Sreekumar . The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Sukumaran plays the antagonist. The film was a remake of ...

'' (1979) *''Sukhathinte Pinnale'' (1979) as Kalyani *'' Aval Niraparathi'' (1979) *''

Irumbazhikal ''Irumbazhikal'' is a 1979 Indian Malayalam Action. Drama film, directed by A. B. Raj. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayan, Jayabharathi and K. P. Ummer in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan.It was a box office hit. Cast ...

'' (1979) *'' Oru Varsham Oru Maasam'' (1980) *'' Swattu'' (1980) *'' Lava'' (1980) *''

Kodumudikal ''Kodumudikal'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by K. K. Nambiar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Jayabharathi, Adoor Bhasi and Kanakadurga in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. K. Arjunan. Cast * ...

'' (1980) as sarojini *'' Agnisaram'' (1981) *'' Jumbulingam'' (1982) *'' Chambalkadu'' (1982) *'' Panchajanyam (1982 film)'' *''

Kolakkomaban ''Kolakomban'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film directed and produced by J. Sasikumar. The film stars Mohanlal, M. G. Soman, Manavalan Joseph, Menaka and Prathapachandran. The film features a musical score by Johnson. Plot Cast *M ...

'' (1983) *''

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'' (1983) *''

Himam ''Himam'' () is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language masala film, directed by Joshiy. The film stars Prem Nazir, Shankar, Shanavas and Sripriya. The film has musical score by Shyam. The movie is a remake of the 1973 movie ''Yaadon Ki Baaraat''. ...

'' (1983) as Sharada *''

Manasse Ninakku Mangalam ''Manasse Ninakku Mangalam'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by Lekshmi (Thripurasundari). The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Menaka and Balan K. Nair in the lead roles. The film has musical score ...

'' (1984) *'' Thozhil Allengil Jail'' (1985) *'' Kulam'' (1997) *'' Janakeeyam'' (2003) as Surya's mother

Hindi

* ''Sita Swayamvar'' (1976) * ''Devi Durga Shakti'' (2001) * ''Pardhai Kee Pichai''

Kannada

* ''Chovkadha Deepa'' (1969) * ''Bethadha Bairava'' (1973) * ''Rajanarthakiya Rahasya'' (1976) * ''Bengaluru Bhootha'' (1976) * '' Baddi Bangaramma'' (1984) * ''Police Papanna'' (1984) * '' Sangliyana'' (1988) * '' Avane Nanna Ganda'' (1989)

Telugu

* ''

Sri Krishnavataram ''Sri Krishnavataram'' is a 1967 Telugu language, Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Devika and Kanchana (actress), Kanchana, with music composed by T. V. Raju. The film was pro ...

'' (1967) * ''

Koduku Kodalu '' Koduku Kodalu'' () is a 1972 Telugu-language drama film, produced by V. Venkateswarlu under the Padmasri Pictures banner and directed by P. Pullaiah. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Vanisri, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Plot ...

'' (1972) as Vasundhara * ''

Dhanama? Daivama? ''Dhanama? Daivama?'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by DVS Raju and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by T. V. Raju. Plot Lawyer Ramachandra Rao (N. T. Rama Rao) a disci ...

'' (1973) as Shanti * '' Manushullo Devudu'' (1974) * ''Inthi Kodhaluu'' (1974) * ''Thota Ramudu'' (1975) * ''

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'' (1975) *'' Maya Machindhra'' (1975) * ''Ee Kalapu Pillalu'' (1976) * '' Sita Kalyanam'' (1976) * ''

Bhakta Kannappa ''Bhakta Kannappa'' () is a 1976 Indian Telugu-language film directed by Bapu. The film is a remake of 1954 Kannada movie '' Bedara Kannappa'' starring Rajkumar which was based on the life of Shaiva devotee, Kannappa Nayanar. Credits Cast * ...

'' (1976) * ''Swargam'' (1981) * ''Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu'' (1981) * ''

Kalavari Samsaram ''Kalavari Samsaram'' () is a 1982 Telugu-language drama film, produced by Donepudi Brahmaiah under the Maheswari Combines banner and directed by K. S. Rami Reddy. It stars Krishna and Sridevi, with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan. The film ...

'' (1982) * '' Mayuri'' (1984) * ''Illu Illalu Pillalu'' (1988) * ''Station Master'' (1988) * ''Sri Devi Kamakshi'' (1989) * ''Chennapatnam Chinnollu'' (1989) * ''

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'' (1990) * ''Samsarala Mechanic'' (1992) as Sumathi * ''

Ankuram ''Ankuram'' () is a 1993 Telugu-language drama film written and directed by C. Umamaheswara Rao. It stars Revathi, Sarath Babu and Om Puri. The film is about an inspiring journey of a middle-class woman to return an abandoned child to his fath ...

'' (1993)

Television serials

References

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