Prabha is an Indian actress and Kuchipudi dancer from

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. She has acted about 125 films in

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alongside popular Tollywood actors such as

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.She won two

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Career

Dancer

She learnt Kuchipudi dance as a child, but took it up full-time when she found the right guru. Her dance debut and marriage both happened at the same time. She gave 40 performances in the USA.

Accident

When she was in a film shoot she met with an accident where the car was tilted over and boiling water from the radiator spilled onto her legs. She suffered from those burns for nearly two months. She has mentioned this in a

television

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'' which telecasts on ETV.

Filmography

Telugu

* ''Needa Leni Aadathe'' (1974) - Debut in Telugu * ''

Bhoomi Kosam ''Bhoomi Kosam'' is a Telugu-language film directed by K. B. Tilak in 1974. It is one of the earliest films to portray far left politics in the Telugu language.S.V.Srinivas, Politics as Performance: A Social History of the Telugu Cinema (Perman ...

'' (1974) * ''Ammayilu Jagratha'' (1975) * ''Annadammula Katha'' (1975) * ''Ramayya Thandri'' (1975) * ''Athavarillu'' (1976) * ''

Mahakavi Kshetrayya ''Mahakavi Kshetrayya'' is a 1976 Telugu-language biographical film, based on the life of Kshetrayya, produced by P. Adinarayana Rao under the Anjali Pictures banner and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao & C. S. Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswar ...

'' (1976) as Rukmini * ''Vintha Illu Santha Gola'' (1976) * '' Manchiki Maro Peru'' (1976) as Chandrika * ''

Daana Veera Soora Karna ''Daana Veera Soora Karna'' () is a 1977 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film co-written, produced and directed by N. T. Rama Rao under his banner, Ramakrishna Cine Studios. Based on the life of Karna from the ''Mahabharata'', ...

'' (1977) * ''

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'' (1977) as Savitri * ''

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) * '' Jaganmohini'' (1978) * ''Dongala Dopidi'' (1978) * ''Manchi Manasu'' (1978) * ''Intinti Ramayanam'' (1979) * ''Maa Voori Devatha'' (1979) * ''Korikale Gurralaite'' (1979) * ''Gandharva Kanya'' (1979) * ''Samsara Bandam'' (1980) * ''

Shri Vinayaka Vijayamu ''Sri Vinayaka Vijayamu'' is a 1979 Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by Jagarlamudi Radhakrishna Murthy under Jaganmatha Arts. The film stars Krishnam Raju, Rama Krishna, Vanisri, M. G. V. ...

'' (1980) as Priyamvada * ''Sandhya Raagam'' (1981) * '' Parvati Parameshwarulu'' (1981) as Sunitha * ''Nenu Maa Aavida'' (1981) * ''Santoshi Mata Vrata Mahatyam'' (1983) * ''

Simham Navvindi ''Simham Navvindi'' () is a 1983 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced by Nandamuri Harikrishna under the Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by D. Yoganand. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Kala Ranjani, ...

'' (1983) as Swapna * ''Padmavyuham'' (1984) * ''Rojulu Marayi'' (1984) * ''Manishiko Charithra'' (1984) * ''

Shri Datta Darshanam ''Sri Datta Darsanam'' is a 1985 Telugu-language biographical film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao. The story is based on the life of Hindu deity Dattatreya. The story of Dattatreya was shown earlier in Sati Anasuya as a part of the Ana ...

'' (1985) as Sumathi * '' Bhale Thammudu'' (1985) * ''

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'' (1986) * ''Aatma Bandhuvulu'' (1987) * ''Mugguru Kodukulu'' (1988) * ''

Brahma Puthrudu ''Brahma Putrudu'' is a 1988 Telugu-language film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner. It stars Venkatesh and Rajani , with music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was a remake o ...

'' (1988) * ''Maya Bazaar'' (1995) * ''Kondapalli Rathaiah'' (1995) * ''

Chala Bagundi ''Chala Bagundi'' is a 2000 Indian Telugu-language film directed and produced by E. V. V. Satyanarayana. The film stars Srikanth, Vadde Naveen, Malavika and Asha Saini. The film was a hit at the box office and was remade in Kannada as ''Bahala ...

'' (2001) * '' Raghavendra (film)'' (2003) as Raghava's mother * ''Kabirdas'' (2003) * ''Vegu chukkalu'' (2004) * '' Lakshmi Kalyanam'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2009) * '' Nagavalli'' (2010) as Parvathi Devi * ''

Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? ''Uu... Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?'' () (alternative spelling: ''Oo Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara?''), commonly referred to as ''UKUP'', is a 2012 Indian Telugu-language fantasy action comedy film produced by Lakshmi Manchu and directed by Sekha ...

'' (2012) as Rishi Kumar's mother * ''

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'' (2012) * ''

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'' (2015) as Vasundara * '' Rudhramadevi'' (2015) * ''

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'' (2015) * '' NTR:Kathanayakudu'' (2018) * ''Kakatheeyudu'' (2019) * ''

Prati Roju Pandage ''Prati Roju Pandage'' () is a 2019 Indian Telugu-language comedy-drama film written and directed by Maruthi. The film was produced by Bunny Vasu and Sreenivasa Kumar Naidu (SKN) under GA2 Pictures and UV Creations with Sai Tej, Raashii Khan ...

'' (2019)

Tamil

* '' Thunive Thunai'' (1976) as Prabha (debut in Tamil as Jayaprabha) * ''Penn Jenmam'' (1977) * '' Jaganmohini'' (1978) * ''

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'' (1978) * ''Gandharva Kanni'' (1979) * ''Nee Sirithal Naan Sirippen'' (1979) * ''

Natchathiram ''Natchathiram'' () is a 1980 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language film directed by Dasari Narayana Rao and starring Sripriya in the lead role. It is a remake of the 1978 Telugu language, Telugu film ''Sivaranjani (1978 film), Sivaranjani''. Th ...

'' (1980) * ''Mayavi'' (1985) * ''

Aayiram Kannudayaal ''Aayiram Kannudayaal'' () is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar for Sasivarnam Films, produced by R. Jambunaathan. It stars Padmini, Jeevitha, Prabha and Baby Shalini . Cast * Padmini * Jeevitha * Prabha * Baby S ...

'' (1986) * ''

Naadodigal ''Naadodigal'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Samuthirakani and produced by S. Michael Rayappan under banner of Global Infotainment. The film stars Sasikumar along with Vijay Vasanth and Bharani, ...

'' (2009) as Sangvi Pathak * '' Avan Ivan'' (2011) as Kumbudren Saamy's mother * ''

Kutti Puli ''Kutti Puli'' () is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by M. Muthaiah, starring Sasikumar and Lakshmi Menon while Saranya Ponvannan and Bala Saravanan play supporting roles. The film opened to mixed reviews but performed ...

'' (2013)

Malayalam

* '' Rowdy Rajamma'' (1977) * '' Madhuraswapnam'' (1977) * '' Hridhayathinte Nirangal'' (1979) * '' Pennorumbettaal'' (1979) * '' Thirayum Theeravum'' (1980) as Usha * '' Manushya Mrugam'' (1980) * ''

Hamsa Geetham ''Hamsa Geetham'' is a 1981 Indian Malayalam film, directed by I. V. Sasi. The film stars Ratheesh, Balan K. Nair and Kuthiravattam Pappu in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Shyam. Cast *Ratheesh * Seema * Balan K. Nair *Kuthi ...

'' (1981) * '' Maattuvin Chattangale'' (1982) as Rajani * ''

Alakadalinakkare ''Alakadalinakkare'' is a 1984 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. It is a remake of the 1982 Hindi movie ''Vidhaata''. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, Shobana and Mammootty in the lead roles. The ...

'' (1984) as Amina * ''

Oru Naal Innoru Naal ''Oru Naal Innoru Naal'' is a 1985 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by T. S. Suresh Babu and produced by Sreevigneswara Films. The film stars Prem Nazir, Shankar, Shobhana and Nedumudi Venu. The film has musical score by M. G. Radha ...

'' (1985) * ''Agniyaanu Njaan Agni'' (1986)

Kannada

* ''

Manege Banda Mahalakshmi ''Manege Banda Mahalakshmi'' (Kannada: ಮನೆಗೆ ಬಂದ ಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ) is a 1959 Indian Kannada film, directed by R. Govindaiah and produced by Raj Gopal. The film stars Kalyan Kumar, K. S. Ashwath, Revathi and Mynavath ...

'' (1983) * '' Nammoora Basvi'' (1983) * ''

Gandugali Rama ''Gandugali Rama'' is a 1983 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by H. R. Bhargava and produced by Smt Lakshmi Venkatesh. The film stars Vishnuvardhan, Madhavi, Jayamalini and M. P. Shankar. The film has musical score by Chellapilla Satyam ...

'' (1983)

TV Series

* ''

Anandham ''Aanandham'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by N. Lingusamy and produced by R. B. Choudary. The film features an ensemble cast including Mammootty, Murali, Abbas, Devayani, Rambha, Sneha, Delhi Gan ...

'' (2007-2009, Tamil) as Charulatha/Muthulakshmi *Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham (2021-present, Telugu) as Geetha

Awards

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(in

) * Best Supporting Actress - ''Dharma Vaddi'' (1981) * Special Jury Award - ''Vegu Chukkalu'' (2003)

References

External links

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