Jyothi Lakshmi
Jyothi Lakshmi (2 November 1948 – 8 August 2016) was an Indian film actress who appeared in more than 130 movies. In the early 1970s, she was well noted for her leading roles and songs in movies. She also acted in female-oriented movies and was a trained dancer. She predominantly worked in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam movies. In the early 1980s, her popularity gradually declined due to her sister Jayamalini's entry into the movie industry. Her debut was in the film Periya Idathu Penn in 1963. She is best remembered for her supporting roles in Thedi Vandha Mapillai and Periya Edathu Penn.
Jyothi Lakshmi | |
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Born | 2 November 1948 |
Died | 8 August 2016 67) | (aged
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1963–2016 |
Children | Jyothi Meena |
Her daughter Jyothi Meena is also an actress cum dancer. Jyothi Lakshmi died in Chennai on 8 August 2016, and is survived by her husband and their son and daughter.
Filmography
Tamil
- Periya Idathu Penn (1963)
- Vanambadi (1963)
- Pattanathil Bhootham (1967)
- Galatta Kalyanam (1968)
- Poovum Pottum (1968)
- Adimaippenn (1969)
- Thalaivan (1970)
- Thedi Vandha Mappillai (1970)
- Vairakyam (1970)
- Neerum Neruppum (1971)
- Rickshawkaran (1971)
- Yaar Jambulingam (1972)
- Ragam Thedum Pallavi (1982)
- Nayakan (1987)
- Muthu (1995)
- Dharma Chakkaram (1997)
- Pasamulla Pandiyare (1997)
- Vaimaye Vellum (1997)
- Maru Malarchi (1998)
- Sethu (1999)
- Ennamma Kannu (2000)
- Middle Class Madhavan (2001)
- M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)
- Pachchak Kuthira (2006)
- Sandai (2008)
- Jaganmohini (2009)
- Kozhi Koovuthu (2012)
- Trisha Illana Nayanthara (2015)
- Kavalai Vendam (2016) - Last movie in Tamil
Telugu
Korada Rani - played Title Roll
- Punyavathi (1967)
- Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971)
- Gandara Gandadu (1972)
- Pilla? Piduga? (1972)
- Ida Lokham (1973)
- Gandharvya Kanya (1979)
- Sita Ramulu (1980)
- Bebbuli (1980)
- Babulugaadi Debba (1984)
- State Rowdy (1989)
- Big Boss (1995)
- Kalusukovalani (2002)
- Donga Ramudu & Party (2003)
- Bangaru Babu (2009)
Malayalam
- Murappennu (1965)
- Kunjali Marakkar (1967)
- Nagarame Nandi (1967)
- Inspector (1968)
- Kodungallooramma (1968)
- Alibabayum 41 Kallanmaarum (1975) as Dancer
- Manushyamrigam (1980)
- Bhaktha Hanuman (1980) as Dancer at Indra's court
- Thadavara (1981)
- Sanchari (1981)
Kannada
- Kulla Agent 000 (1965)
- Bangalore Mail (1966)
- Prathidhwani (1969)
- Chellida Raktha (1982)
- Raktha Kanneeru (2004)
- Vijaya Dashami (2001)
Hindi
- Payal Ki Jhankar (1968)
- Jawab (1970)
- Pistolwali (1972)
- Naag Mani (1987)
Death
She died in Chennai on 8 August 2016 due to blood cancer .[1][2]
References
- "Actress Jyothi Lakshmi Passed Away". 9 August 2016.
- "Actress Jyothi Lakshmi Passed Away In Chennai". 9 August 2016. Archived from the original on 13 August 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.