Jayasudha
ayasudha was born as Sujatha in Madras, Tamil Nadu on 17 December 1958 . Her aunt is actress and director Vijaya Nirmala. Jayasudha made her film debut when she was twelve years old as Jamuna's daughter in the Telugu film Pandanti Kapuram (1972). Director K. Balachander gave her a small role in the Tamil film Arangetram where she shared space with Kamal Haasan. She acted in a number of films in Tamil mostly under Balachander's direction—Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973), Naan Avanillai (1974) and Apoorva Raagangal. She also changed her name to Jayasudha, since there was already another actress named Sujatha. Her fame quickly spread, where Telugu film producers were offering her good film roles. While her debut role as heroine in the Telugu film Lakshmana Rekha (1975) got her attention, it was really the title role in Jyothi (remake of the Hindi film Mili starring Jaya Bhaduri) that made her a big star in Telugu films. She was now called a successor to the great Telugu actress Savitri and performed many strong roles and showed excellent range.[1] She is given the title "Sahaja Nati" which means "natural/realistic actress."
Known For
Credits
- 2025 · Bhairavam as
- 2023 · Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty as Anvitha's Mother
- 2023 · Malli Pelli as
- 2023 · Custody as Judge
- 2023 · Varisu as Sudha Rajendran
- 2021 · Unstoppable with NBK as Self
- 2019 · Ruler as Sarojini Naidu
- 2019 · Maharshi as Rishi's Mother
- 2018 · Chekka Chivantha Vaanam as Lakshmi
- 2018 · Srinivasa Kalyanam as
- 2017 · Ka..Ka..Ka.. Aabathin Arikuri as
- 2017 · Shatamanam Bhavati as Janakamma
- 2016 · Brahmotsavam as Pranitha's Mother
- 2016 · Oopiri as Seenu's Mother
- 2015 · Lion as
- 2014 · Govindudu Andarivaadele as
- 2014 · Rabhasa as Karthik's mother
- 2014 · Rowdy as Lakshmi
- 2014 · Yevadu as Dr. Shailaja
- 2013 · Ramayya Vasthavayya as Annapournamma
- 2013 · Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu as Saavitri
- 2012 · Daruvu as Parvathamma, Ravindra's Mother
- 2011 · Solo as
- 2011 · It's My Love Story as Vandhana's Mother
- 2011 · Wanted as
- 2011 · Parama Veera Chakra as
- 2009 · Raju Maharaju as
- 2009 · Bangaru Babu as Ravindra's Mother
- 2009 · Billa as Janaki
- 2008 · Kotha Bangaru Lokam as Balu's Mother
- 2008 · Parugu as Yashoda (Cameo Appearance)
- 2008 · Kalidasu as Kanakadurga
- 2008 · Aatadista as Jagan's mother
- 2008 · Vaana as
- 2007 · Vijayadasami as Sivakasi's mother
- 2007 · Thayiya Madilu as
- 2006 · Bommarillu as Siddhu's Mother
- 2005 · Balu as
- 2004 · Monda as
- 2003 · Vishnu as
- 2003 · Appudappudu as
- 2003 · Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi as Lakshmi
- 2001 · Thavasi as
- 2001 · Ishtam as Sreedevi
- 2000 · Hands Up as
- 2000 · Yuvakudu as Shiva's mother
- 1999 · Sooryavansham as Sharda
- 1999 · Neti Gandhi as
- 1998 · Aahaa..! as Rajeswari
- 1997 · Pattukondi Chuddam as Babyakka
- 1996 · Deyyam as Sindhu
- 1996 · Anthimanthaarai as
- 1996 · Pellala Rajyam as
- 1995 · Rikshavodu as
- 1995 · Aunty as Shanthi / Jyothi
- 1995 · Money Money as Vijaya
- 1993 · Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu as Sridevi
- 1993 · Sarovaram as Rajalakshmi
- 1993 · Money as Vijaya
- 1991 · Kalikalam as
- 1989 · Ontari Poratam as Raja Rajeswari Devi
- 1989 · Simha Swapnam as
- 1989 · Vijay as
- 1988 · Brahma Puthrudu as
- 1988 · Aatma Katha as
- 1988 · Rao Gari Illu as Jaya
- 1987 · Kirayi Dada as
- 1986 · Magadheerudu as
- 1986 · Tandra Paparayudu as Mallamma
- 1985 · Nee Thanda Kanike as
- 1984 · Iddaru Dongalu as
- 1984 · Bobbili Brahmanna as Kasturi
- 1983 · Trisulam as Neeli
- 1982 · Illali Korikalu as
- 1982 · Meghasandesam as Ravindra Babu's wife
- 1982 · Yuvaraju as
- 1981 · Premabhishekam as Jayanthi
- 1980 · Prema Tarangalu as Dancer
- 1980 · Yedanthasthula Meda as Sudha
- 1979 · Yugandhar as Jaya
- 1979 · Pattaakathi Bairavan as
- 1979 · Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam as Goddess Lakshmi
- 1979 · Idi Katha Kaadu as
- 1979 · Ninaithaale Inikkum as Kamini
- 1979 · Driver Ramudu as Chukkamma
- 1978 · KD No:1 as
- 1978 · Kaliyuga Sthree as
- 1978 · Sivaranjani as
- 1977 · Moratodu as
- 1977 · Aaina as Usha G. Shastri
- 1977 · Siva Thaandavam as
- 1975 · Soggadu as Saroja
- 1975 · Raasaleela as
- 1975 · Thiruvonam as
- 1975 · Apoorva Raagangal as Ranjini
- 1974 · Vellikizhamai Viratham as Jaya
- 1974 · Kula Gowravam as Radha
- 1974 · Baghdad Perazhagi as
- 1973 · Sollathaan Ninaikkiren as
- 1973 · Arangetram as Devi
- Future · Devudu Chesina Bommalu as
- 2022 · Pratibimbalu as
- 2012 · Sarocharu as Sandhya's mom
- 2012 · Adhinayakudu as
- 2008 · Raksha as Dr.Seema
- 2006 · Photo as
- 2006 · Style as Raghava's mother
- 2000 · Alaipayuthey as Mrs. Selvaraj
- 1999 · English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu as
- 1996 · Akka! Bagunnava? as
- 1994 · Super Police as Journalist Renuka
- 1994 · Bangaru Kutumbam as Savitri
- 1993 · Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram as Ranganayaki
- 1993 · Rajadhurai as
- 1993 · Bava Bavamaridi as Janaki
- 1992 · Pandiyan as Vijayalakshmi
- 1987 · Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham as
- 1985 · Edadugula Bandham as Sarala
- 1985 · Bharyabhartala Bandham as Archana
- 1982 · Gruhapravesam as Lakshmi
- 1981 · Gaja Donga as
- 1979 · Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi as Lilly
- 1979 · Bangaru Chellelu as
- 1978 · Pranam Khareedu as Seetha
- 1978 · Vichitra Jeevitham as Ganga
- 1978 · Vaazhkai Alaigal as
- 1977 · Amara Deepam as Parvathi
- 1977 · Flowing Against as Manga
- 1977 · Adavi Ramudu as Chilakama
- 1976 · Mohiniyattom as
- 1975 · Pattikkaattu Raja as
- 1975 · Melnaattu Marumagal as Sudha
- 1975 · Aayirathil Oruthi as
- 1974 · Naan Avanillai as
- 1973 · Bharatha Vilas as Mohini
- 1972 · Pandanti Kapuram as Santhi