Rajyalakshmi Chandu, better known by her stage name Sankarabharanam Rajyalakshmi (born 18 December 1964) is an Indian actress. She was a prominent
lead actress during the 1980s in
Telugu
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* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of India
*Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Telugu language
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,
Tamil,
Kannada
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and
Malayalam
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films. She was well noted for her performance in the Telugu movie ''
Sankarabharanam Sankarabharanam may refer to:
* ''Sankarabharanam'' (1980 film), an Indian Telugu-language musical drama film
* ''Sankarabharanam'' (2015 film), an Indian Telugu-language crime comedy film
* Sankarabharanam (raga)
Dhīraśankarābharaṇaṃ, c ...
'' in which she starred as the female lead alongside
Chandra Mohan Chandra Mohan or Chandramohan may refer to:
* Chandra Mohan (Hindi actor) (1905–1949), Hindi actor
* Chandra Mohan (Telugu actor) (born 1947), Telugu actor
* Chandra Mohan Patowary
Chandra Mohan Patowary is an Indian politician from Assam. A ...
at the age of fifteen. Since her success from ''Sankarabharanam'', Rajyalakshmi has acted as a heroine with many prominent actors from all corners of the Indian film industry including N. T. Rama Rao, Nageswara Rao, Rajinikanth, Balakrishna, Shankar, Mohanlal, Dilip, Jeetendra, Mammooty and Vishnuvardhan. Currently she is acting in
Telugu
Telugu may refer to:
* Telugu language, a major Dravidian language of India
*Telugu people, an ethno-linguistic group of India
* Telugu script, used to write the Telugu language
** Telugu (Unicode block), a block of Telugu characters in Unicode
S ...
and Tamil television shows with guest appearances in movies.
Family and personal life
Rajyalakshmi was born in Tenali, Andhra Pradesh on 18 December 1964. As a child she acted in small plays with her mother as part of an acting troupe where she was eventually discovered. In 1980 she was cast to play "Sarada" in ''Sankarabharanam'' to which she received critical acclaim.
She was married in the year 1990 to K. R. Krishnan and they have two children, Rohit Krishnan and Rahul Krishnan. She now resides in Chennai with her family.
Filmography
Tamil
* ''
Sujatha'' (1980)
* ''Kodeeswaran Magal'' (1981)
* ''
Moondru Mugam
''Moondru Mugam'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by A. Jagannathan. The film stars Rajinikanth in three distinct roles as Alex Pandian, Arun and John. The film was a blockbuster and ran for 175 days in theatres. Rajin ...
'' (1982)
* ''
Adhisayappiravigal'' (1982)
* ''
Archanai Pookal
''Archanai Pookal'' is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Gokula Krishnan, starring Chandrasekar, Mohan, Rajalakshmi and Subathra. The film had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja.
Cast
* Chandrasekhar
* Mohan
* Rajya Lakshmi
* Subhathr ...
'' (1982)
* ''
Garuda Saukiyama
''Garuda Saukiyama'' () is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language crime film, directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by T. S. Sethuraman. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, Mohan and Thiagarajan. It revolves around a petty criminal who eventual ...
'' (1982)
* ''Nalanthana'' (1982)
* ''
Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate
''Bhagavathipuram Railway Gate'' is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by R. Selvaraj. The film stars Karthik and Rajyalakshmi. It was released on 14 April 1983.
Plot
Cast
* Karthik
*Rajyalakshmi
* Thiagarajan
* Vad ...
'' (1983)
* ''
Imaigal'' (1983)
* ''
Kai Kodukkum Kai'' (1984)
* ''Nanayam Illatha Nanayam'' (1984)
* ''
Sanga Natham'' (1984)
* ''Then Koodu'' (1984)
* ''Kadivalam'' (1985)
* ''Perumai'' (1985)
* ''
Puthiya Theerpu
''Puthiya Theerpu'' () is a 1985 Tamil-language action drama film, starring Vijayakanth and Ambika. The film was directed by C. V. Rajendran, and was produced by Chitra Lakshmanan and Chitra Raamu. The Director of Photography was done by V. Prab ...
'' (1985)
* ''Meendum Pallavi'' (1986)
* ''
Manithanin Marupakkam'' (1986)
* ''
Anandha Kanneer'' (1986)
* ''
Thaaiku Oru Thaalaattu'' (1986)
* ''
Pookkal Vidum Thudhu'' (1987)
* ''
Poovizhi Vasalile'' (1987)
* ''
Shankar Guru'' (1987)
* ''
Soora Samhaaram'' (1988)
* ''
Kaadhal Geetham'' (1988)
* ''
Kai Veesamma Kai Veesu'' (1989)
* ''
Dravidan'' (1989)
* ''En Arumai Manaivi'' (1989)
* ''Nyayangal Jeyikkattum'' (1990)
* ''
Pudhu Padagan'' (1990)
* ''
Thalattu Padava'' (1990)
* ''
Parasuram'' (2003)
* ''
Dreams'' (2004) 2003
* ''
Priyasakhi'' (2005)
* ''
Thirupaachi'' (2005)
* ''
Varalaru'' (2006)
* ''
Em Magan
''Em Magan'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language family drama film written and directed by Thirumurugan (director), Thirumurugan. Bharath (actor), Bharath, Gopika, and Nassar (actor), Nassar played the lead roles, while Vadivelu, S ...
'' (2006)
* ''
Thirupathi'' (2006)
* ''
Mudhal Kanave'' (2007)
* ''
Sadhu Miranda'' (2008)
* ''
Dhanam'' (2008)
* ''
Yaaradi Nee Mohini'' (2008)
* ''
Pirivom Santhippom'' (2008)
* ''
Kutty'' (2010)
* ''
Uthamaputhiran'' (2010)
* ''Ariyaan'' (2012)
* ''
Saivam'' (2014)
* ''
Kaala Koothu
''Kaalakkoothu'' () is a 2018 Tamil language romantic drama film written and directed by M. Nagarajan. The film stars Prasanna, Kalaiyarasan, Dhansika, and Srushti Dange in the leading roles. Featuring music composed by Justin Prabhakaran, the ...
'' (2018)
* ''
Iruvar Ullam Iruvar Ullam may refer to:
* Iruvar Ullam (1963 film), an Indian Tamil-language romance film
* Iruvar Ullam (2021 film)
''Iruvar Ullam'' () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language family drama film directed by G. Ramesh and starring Vinay Rai, Payal Ra ...
'' (2021)
Malayalam
* ''
Shylock'' (2020) as Chinnamma
* ''
Proprietors: Kammath & Kammath'' (2013) as Kammath's mother
* ''
Puthumukhangal'' (2010) as Subhadra
* ''
Chess
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'' (2006) as Vijayakrishnan's mother
* ''
Police Diary'' (1992)
* ''Superstar'' (1990) as Kanchana
* ''
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha'' (1989) as Kuttimani
* ''
Kaalalppada'' (1989) as Mercy Raveendranath
* ''
Ithente Neethi'' (1987)
* ''
Amrutham Gamaya'' (1987) as Sarada
* ''
Aayiram Kannukal'' (1986) as Suzy
* ''
Ilanjippookkal
''Ilanjippookkal'' is a 1986 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Sandhya Mohan. The film stars Mukesh, Sandhya and Ratheesh. The film has musical score by Kannur Rajan.
Cast
* Innocent
*Mukesh as Rajendran
*Rajalakshmi
*Ratheesh as Ba ...
'' (1986)
* ''
Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki'' (1985)
* ''
Ivide Thudangunnu'' (1984) as Indu
* ''
Ankam'' (1983) as Treasa
* ''
Kodunkaattu
''Kodungattu'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam film, directed by Joshiy and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiyar. The film stars Prem Nazir, Madhu, K. P. Ummer, Jose Prakash, and Srividya in the lead roles. The film has musical score by K. J. Joy.
C ...
'' (1983) as Jameela
* ''
Ahankaaram
''Ahangaaram'' is a 1983 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by D. Sasi and produced by Jose V. Mattam. The film stars M. G. Soman, Santhakumari, Ravi Menon and Prabhu. The film has musical score by Maharaja.
Cast
*Jayan as Suresh
*M. G ...
'' (1983) as Radhika
* ''
Pooviriyum Pulari'' (1982)
* ''
Ahimsa
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'' (1982)
* ''
Aakrosham
''Aakrosham'' () is a 1982 Indian Malayalam-language action film written, directed and produced by A. B. Raj. The film stars Prem Nazir, Srividya, Mohanlal and Rajalakshmi in the lead roles. The film has musical score by Ben Surendar.
Cast
*Pre ...
'' (1982) as Nirmala
* ''
Aarambham'' (1982) as Rasiya
* ''
Thrishna'' (1981) as Sreedevi
Telugu
* ''
Sankarabharanam Sankarabharanam may refer to:
* ''Sankarabharanam'' (1980 film), an Indian Telugu-language musical drama film
* ''Sankarabharanam'' (2015 film), an Indian Telugu-language crime comedy film
* Sankarabharanam (raga)
Dhīraśankarābharaṇaṃ, c ...
'' (1980)
* ''
Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu (1980)
''Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu'' is a 1980 Indian Telugu-language action film produced by N. T. Rama Rao under his Ramakrishna Cine Studios banner and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao. It stars N. T. Rama Rao, Nandamuri Balakrishna and Sridevi. T ...
''
* ''Ammayi Mogudu Mamaku Yamudu'' (1980)
* ''
Gopala Krishnudu'' (1982)
* ''
Trishulam'' (1982)
* ''
Justice Chowdary'' (1982) as Lata
* ''Nelavanka'' (1983)
* ''
Abhilasha'' (1983)
* ''
Neti Bharatam'' (1983)
* ''Adavallu Aligithe'' (1983)
* ''
Rustum'' (1984)
* ''
Janani Janmabhoomi'' (1984)
* ''
Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra'' (1984)
* ''Rojulu Marayi'' (1984)
* ''
Donga'' (1985)
* ''O Thandri Theerpu (1985)
* ''
Driver Babu'' (1986) as Chandini
* ''
Vikram'' (1986) as Seetha
* ''Ashtalakshmi Vaibhavamu'' (1986)
* ''Vijrumbhana'' (1986)
* ''
Jayam Manade'' (1986) as Jyothi
* ''
Aakrandana'' (1986)
* ''
Chanakya Shapatham
''Chanakya Sapatham'' () is a 1986 Indian Telugu language action film starring Chiranjeevi, Vijayashanti, Rao Gopal Rao and Satyanarayana, produced by D. V. S. Raju and directed by K. Raghavendra Rao.
The film has musical score by Chakra ...
'' (1986)
* ''
Kashmora
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'' (1986)
* ''
Pasivadi Pranam (1987)
* ''Jaganmatha'' (1987)
* ''
Madana Gopaludu'' (1987)
* ''
Dharmapatni
''Dharma Patni'' or ''Dharmapatni'' ( Wife) is a 1941 Indian Telugu-language drama film produced and directed by P. Pullayya under the Famous Films banner. It stars Santha Kumari, Bhanumathi, Uppuluri Hanumantha Rao and C. Hemalatha. The film ...
'' (1987)
* ''Aadadhe Aadharam'' (1987)
* ''Jhansi Rani'' (1988)
* ''Bharya Bharthalu'' (1988)
* ''
Vivaha Bhojanambu'' (1988)
* ''
Chinababu
''Chinababu'' is a 1988 Telugu-language drama film, produced by D. Ramanaidu under the Suresh Productions banner and directed by A. Mohan Gandhi. It stars Nagarjuna, Amala Akkineni and music composed by Chakravarthy. The film was dubbed in Tami ...
'' (1988)
* ''
Abhinandana'' (1988)
* ''
Thodallullu'' (1988)
* ''
Samsaram'' (1988)
* ''
Kaliyuga Karnudu
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'' (1988) as Seetha
* ''Paila Pacheesu'' (1989)
* ''
Idem Pellam Baboi
This is a list of films produced by the Telugu language film industry based in Hyderabad in the year 1990.
1990
Dubbed films
Highest Grossing
References
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1990
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'' (1990)
* ''
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'' (2004)
* ''
Swarabhishekam'' (2004)
* ''
Malliswari'' (2004)
* ''
Athanokkade'' (2005)
* ''Premikulu'' (2005)
* ''Maa Iddari Madhya'' (2006)
* ''
Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule
''Aadavari Matalaku Arthale Verule'' () is a 2007 Indian Telugu-language romantic drama film written and directed by Selvaraghavan (credited as Sri Raghava). The film stars Venkatesh and Trisha while Sriram and Kota Srinivasa Rao play support ...
'' (2007)
* ''
Adhurs'' (2010)
* ''
Parama Veera Chakra'' (2011)
* ''
Naruda Donoruda'' (2016)
* ''
Prati Roju Pandage''(2020)
* ''
Naandhi'' (2021)
Kannada
* ''Koodi Baalidare Swarga Sukha'' (1979)
* ''
Muniyana Madari'' (1981)
* ''
Sahasa Simha'' (1982)
* ''
Indina Bharatha'' (1984)
* ''Thayi Thande'' (1985)
* ''Usha'' (1986)
* ''Manavararu'' (1987)
Television series
References
External links
*
Rajalakshmi at MSI
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Indian film actresses
Actresses in Malayalam cinema
Actresses in Tamil cinema
Actresses in Kannada cinema
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Living people
1964 births
People from Tenali
Actresses from Andhra Pradesh
Indian television actresses
20th-century Indian actresses
21st-century Indian actresses
Actresses in Telugu television
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