Chittajallu Rajeevalochana (15 August 1935 – 5 March 2013), better known as Rajasulochana, was an Indian classical dancer and actress. She has acted in more than 300 Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi language films.

Early life

She was born on 15 August 1935 in Bezawada (now

Vijayawada Vijayawada, formerly known as Bezawada, is the second largest city in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh and is a part of the state's Capital Region. It is the administrative headquarters of the NTR district. Its metropolitan region comprises NT ...

), in

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. Her father, Pilliarchetty Bhakthavatsalam Naidu worked in

Indian Railways Indian Railways (IR) is a statutory body under the ownership of Ministry of Railways, Government of India that operates India's national railway system. It manages the fourth largest national railway system in the world by size, with a tot ...

and was transferred to Madras as PA to the General Manager of M&SM Railway. At school, her name was recorded in error as Rajasulochana.

Career

She learned Indian classical dance from Lalithamma, K. N. Dhandayuthapani Pillai, Acharyulu and

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, Krishnakumar, Vishnu Vysarkar, and Kalamandalam Madhavan. The Kannada stage and screen maestro H. L. N. Simha gave her an acting opportunity in ''Gunasagari'' (Kannada, 1953), produced by

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. Subsequently, she acted in about 274 films in all South Indian languages. She acted with all the leading stars of South Indian cinema such as

M. G. Ramachandran Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (17 January 1917 24 December 1987), also popularly known as M.G.R., was an Indian politician, actor, philanthropist, and filmmaker who served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1977 until his death in 1987 ...

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Akkineni Nageswara Rao Akkineni Nageswara Rao (20 September 1923 – 22 January 2014), widely known as ANR, was an Indian actor and producer, known for his works majorly in Telugu cinema. He starred in many landmark films in his seventy five-year career, and became on ...

, Rajkumar,

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, Prem Nazir, A. P. Nagarajan and M. N. Nambiar.

Pushpanjali Nritya Kala Kendram

She founded the dance school "Pushpanjali Nritya Kala Kendram" in 1961 in

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. It has trained many students in Indian classical dance forms and celebrated its Silver Jubilee in 1986. She gave many dance performances in India and abroad and got critical acclaim for the dance dramas.

Personal life

She had a son out of her first marriage and after it ended in a divorce, she married actor-director

C. S. Rao Chittajallu Srinivasa Rao (1924 – 8 December 2004) was an Indian actor, writer and director. He was the son of film director Chittajallu Pullayya. He directed around 65 films in the Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Oriya languages. He garnered ...

and had twin daughters. One daughter lives in Chennai. The other twin daughter and son live in

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, Illinois.

Death

Rajasulochana died in

on 5 March 2013 at the age of 77. Condoling her death, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

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said the actress had left an imprint for herself in the film industry. She was engaged in creating artistes in her dance school "Pushpanjali Nrithya Kala Kendram" here,

said.

Partial filmography

1950s

1953 ''Gunasagari'' - Debut film 1953 ''

Kanna Talli ''Kanna Talli'' () is a 1953 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced and directed by K. S. Prakash Rao under the Prakash Studios banner. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, G. Varalakshmi with music composed by Pendyala Nageshwara Rao. The ...

'' - Guest role 1954 ''Anta Manavalle'' 1954 '' Mangalyam'' 1954 ''

Bedara Kannappa ''Bedara Kannappa'' is a 1954 Indian Kannada-language Hindu mythological film directed by H. L. N. Simha and written by G. V. Iyer. The film stars Rajkumar playing the title character along with Pandari Bai, Kushala Kumari, G. V. Iyer, Sandh ...

'' 1954 ''

Sri Kalahastiswara 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 ...

'' - Chintamani 1955 '' Gulebakavali'' 1955 ''

Pennarasi ''Pennarasi'' () is a 1955 Tamil-language film starring A. P. Nagarajan and P. Kannamba. It was released on 14 April 1955. Plot The film is about a queen whose kingdom was protected by the commander. While the commander is loyal to the queen, ...

'' 1956 '' Chori Chori'' - Bhagwan's wife 1956 ''

Marma Veeran ''Marma Veeran'' () is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language film written by A. L. Narayanan and directed by T. R. Raghunath and was produced by actor Sriram. The film starred Sriram and Vyjayanthimala with N. T. Rama Rao, Sivaji Ganesan and Gemini Ganesa ...

'' 1956 ''Penki Pellam'' 1956 ''

Rangoon Radha ''Rangoon Radha'' is a 1956 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. Kasilingam. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and P. Bhanumathi. Based on the 1944 American film ''Gaslight'', It is about a man trying to steal his wife's fortune. The film was r ...

'' - Radha 1956 ''Gulebhagavali'' - Nagmatha 1956 ''

Sontha Ooru ''Sontha Ooru'' (English: ''Native village'') is a 2009 Telugu film starring Raja, Thirtha, L.B. Sriram in main roles. It was directed by P. Sunil Kumar Reddy. The film was screened at Several National & International film festivals like Mumbai ...

'' 1956 ''Raja Rani'' 1957 ''Alladdin Ka Chirag'' 1957 ''

Allauddin Adhbhuta Deepam ''Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp'', also known by its Telugu-language title ''Allauddin Adhbhuta Deepam'', its Tamil-language title ''Allavudeenum Arputha Vilakkum'', and its Hindi-language title ''Alladdin Ka Chirag'', is a 1957 Indian fantasy ...

'' - Sitara, dancer 1957 ''Allavudeenum Arputha Vilakkum'' 1957 ''

Sankalpam ''Sankalpam'' () is a 1995 Indian Telugu-language film produced and directed by A. M. Rathnam on his Sri Surya Movies banner. It stars Jagapathi Babu, Gautami and music composed by Koti. The film is Prakash Raj's debut in Telugu. The film wa ...

'' - Bhama 1957 '' Ambikapathy'' - Kannamma 1957 ''

Sarangadhara ''Sarangadhara'' is an epic story during the reign of Rajaraja Narendra. Gurajada Apparao wrote the story in long poetic form in English and published in "Indian Leisure Hour" in 1883. It was a favourite Telugu drama and made into South Indian f ...

'' 1957 ''

Suvarna Sundari ''Suvarna Sundari'' () is a 1957 Indian Telugu-language swashbuckler film directed by Vedantam Raghavayya. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Anjali Devi with music composed by P. Adinarayana Rao. The film was produced by Adinarayana Rao under ...

'' - Jayanthi 1957 ''

Todi Kodallu ''Thodi Kodallu'' () is a 1957 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language drama (film and television), drama film directed and edited by Adurthi Subba Rao who co-wrote the script with D. Madhusudhana Rao and Acharya Aatreya. Madhusudhana Rao produc ...

'' - Navaneetham 1957 ''

Vanangamudi ''Vanagamudi'' () is a 1957 Indian Tamil-language film starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. The film directed by P. Pullaiah, had musical score by G. Ramanathan and was released on 12 April 1957. The film was a super hit at the box office. P ...

'' - Ambige 1957 '' Pathini Deivam'' 1958 '' Sitaron Se Aage'' 1958 ''Anna Thammudu'' 1958 ''Thai Pirandhaal Vazhi Pirakkum'' 1958 ''Bhuloka Rambhai'' 1958 ''

Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu ''Manchi Manasuku Manchi Rojulu'' () is 1958 Indian Telugu-language drama film, produced by Sundarlal Nahatha, T. Ashwadanarayana under the Sri Productions banner and directed by C. S. Rao. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao, Rajasulochana with m ...

'' 1958 ''Mangalya Balam'' 1958 ''

Pelli Naati Pramanalu ''Pellinaati Pramanalu'' () is a 1958 Indian Telugu-language comedy drama film, produced and directed by K. V. Reddy. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Jamuna, with music composed by Ghantasala. The film was simultaneously made in Tamil as ...

'' - Radha Rani 1958 ''Kathavarayan'' - Kollimalai Kurathikalil Oruvar 1959 ''C.I.D. Girl'' 1959 ''

Jayabheri ''Jayabheri'' () is a 1959 Indian Telugu-language biographical film directed by P. Pullayya who co-wrote the script with Acharya Aatreya. The film is based on the life of poet Kaasinath and stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Anjali Devi. The film ...

'' - Narthaki Amrutha 1959 ''

Raja Makutam ''Raja Makutam'' () is a 1960 Indian swashbuckler film, produced and directed by B. N. Reddy under the Vauhini Studios banner. Filmed simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil languages, it stars N. T. Rama Rao and Rajasulochana , with music compose ...

'' - Prameela 1959 ''

Sahodhari ''Sahodari'' (also written as ''Sahodhari'') () is a 1959 Indian Tamil language film directed by A. Bhimsingh, starring K. Balaji, Rajasulochana, Prem Nazir, Devika and J. P. Chandrababu. It was released on 11 December 1959. Plot Pazhani ha ...

'' 1959 ''

Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali ''Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali'' () is a 1959 Indian Tamil-language film produced, directed and photographed by R. R. Chandiran. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, N. Jamuna and P. Kannamba. It was released on 31 December 1959 and became a ...

1960s

1960 ''Aai Phirse Bahar'' 1960 ''

Mahakavi Kalidasu ''Mahakavi Kalidasu'' is a 1960 Indian Telugu-language biographical film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and written by Pingali. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Sriranjani Jr., with music composed by Pendyala. It was produced by K. N ...

'' 1960 ''

Kavalai Illaadha Manithan ''Kavalai Illaadha Manithan'' () is a 1960 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shankar, written and co-produced by Kannadasan. The film stars Chandrababu and Rajasulochana, with M. R. Radha, T. S. Balaiah, T. R. Mahalingam, M. N. Rajam, ...

'' 1960 '' Ponni Thirunaal'' 1960 '' Sangilithevan'' 1960 ''Shantinivasam'' 1961 '' Arasilangumari'' - Azhagurani 1961 Nallavan Vazhvan 1961 ''

Velugu Needalu ''Velugu Needalu'' () is a 1961 Telugu-language film produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under the Annapurna Pictures banner and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. It stars Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Pendyala Nageswar ...

'' 1961 '' Iddaru Mitrulu'' - Sarala 1961 ''Sabash Raja'' 1962 ''

Chitti Tammudu ''Chitti Tammudu'' is a 1962 Telugu drama film directed by K. B. Tilak. The film is based on the 1838 English novel ''Oliver Twist'' by Charles Dickens. The plot The story is about the problems faced by children in orphanages, irregularities ...

'' 1962 ''

Khaidi Kannaiah ''Khaidi Kannayya'' () is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language crime film directed by B. Vittalacharya and produced by Pothina Doondeswara Rao. It is a remake of the Hindi film ''Qaidi No. 911'' (1959) and its Tamil version '' Kaithi Kannayiram'' (19 ...

'' 1962 ''

Tiger Ramudu ''Tiger Ramudu'' is a 1962 Indian Telugu-language action drama film, produced by Patnam Chinna Rao and Vaddi Sriramulu and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Rajasulochana, with music composed by Ghantasala. Plot Ramu (Ma ...

'' 1962 ''

Padithal Mattum Podhuma ''Padithal Mattum Podhuma'' () is a 1962 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by A. Bhimsingh. Based on the 1961 novel ''Naa'', by the Bengalis, Bengali writer Tarasankar Bandyopadhyay, Tarashankar Band ...

'' 1963 '' Sri Tirupatamma Katha'' 1963 ''Valmiki'' 1963 ''

Parisu ''Parisu'' () is a 1963 Indian Tamil-language film directed by D. Yoganand. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Savitri and M. R. Radha. The film, produced by Gowri Pictures, had a score composed by K. V. Mahadevan and was released on 15 Novem ...

'' 1963 '' Aapta Mitrulu'' 1964 ''

Babruvahana In the Hindu epic ''Mahabharata'', Babruvahana ( sa, बब्रुवाहन) is the son of Arjuna, a Pandava prince, and Chitrangada, the princess of Manalura. Babruvahana was adopted as the heir of Manalura by his maternal grandfath ...

'' - Uloochi 1965 ''

Pandava Vanavasam ''Pandava Vanavasam'' () is a 1965 Indian Telugu-language Hindu mythological film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and written by Samudrala Sr. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Savitri, with music composed by Ghantasala. It was produced by A ...

'' - Dancer 1967 ''Konte Pilla'' 1967 ''

En Thambi ''En Thambi'' () is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and B. Saroja Devi, with K. Balaji and Nagesh in supporting roles. It is a remake of 1966 the Telugu film ''Aastiparulu.'' T ...

'' - (Dancer) 1968 ''

Thirumal Perumai ''Thirumal Perumai'' () is a 1968 Indian Tamil-language Hindu mythological film, directed by A. P. Nagarajan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Padmini. It was released on 16 February 1968. Plot Thirumal Perumai tells three spell-binding st ...

'' - (Dancer)

1970s

1972 ''Hantakulu Devantakulu'' 1972 ''

Tata Manavadu ''Thatha-Manavadu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu-language film written and directed by Dasari Narayana Rao in his debut. The film stars S. V. Ranga Rao and Raja Babu in the titular roles. ''Thatha-Manavadu'' featured Raja Babu, who had mostly ac ...

'' - Geeta 1972 '' Jaga Mecchida Maga'' 1973 ''

Bharatha Vilas ''Bharatha Vilas'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film co-written and directed by A. C. Tirulokchandar. It stars Sivaji Ganesan and K. R. Vijaya. The film features an ensemble cast, with prominent actors from other languages playing guest r ...

'' as Sameera (Ibrahim's wife) 1973 ''

Desoddharakulu ''Desoddharakulu'' () is a 1973 Indian Telugu language, Telugu-language drama (film and television), drama film, produced by U. Viswaswara Rao under the Deepthi International banner and directed by C. S. Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao and Vanisri, ...

'' 1973 ''Devudamma'' as Sheela 1974 '' Chakravakam'' 1974 '' Naan Avanillai'' 1974 Manushullo Devudu (1974 Telugu Film) Dancer 1974 ''Chakravakam'' 1975 '' Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal'' - Padma 1975 '' Idhayakani'' 1976 '' Thunive Thunai'' as the Head of Smugglers 1977 '' Palabishegham'' as Sengamalam 1977 ''

Gaayathri ''Gayathri'' is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film directed by R. Pattabhiraman and written by Panchu Arunachalam. It stars Jaishankar, Rajinikanth and Sridevi. The film was based on the novel of the same name by Sujatha. It was released on 7 ...

'' 1978 ''

Karunamayudu ''Karunamayudu'' () is a 1978 Indian Telugu-language biographical film written and directed by A. Bhimsingh. It stars Vijayachander as Jesus of Nazareth. The film won two Nandi Awards, was notable for two song sequences narrating the Birth of ...

'' 1978 ''

Shri Kanchi Kamakshi ''Sri Kanchi Kamakshi'' is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language Hindu devotional film on the Goddess Kamakshi. The movie is told in a narrative style by the characters played by Major Sundarrajan. Lead roles in the film are played by S.A. Ashokan, Ge ...

1980s

1982 ''

Ilanjodigal ''Ilanjodigal'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film, directed by Rama Narayanan, starring Karthik, Suresh, Radha and Vijayashanti. The film was released on 14 January 1982. Plot Sivagami Nachiyar is an arrogant millionai ...

'' as Sivagami Nachiyar 1988 ''Kaliyuga Karnudu'' as Durgamma

1990s

1992 '' Chinna Kodalu'' as wife of Dr. Prabhakar Reddy 1995 ''

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 ...

'' as mother of Jayasudha and Malasri

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