K. R. Indira Devi

K. R. Indira Devi (1952–2017), born as Indira Devi, was an Indian stage and film actress who was active in Tamil Cinema during the latter half of the 20th Century. She was well known for her supporting roles, but was also a successful dubbing artist. In a career spanning close to five decades, she acted in more than 250 films in the Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.[2] Indira debuted as heroine in Konjum Kumari (1963). She was award the Kalaimamani by Government of Tamil Nadu.[3]

Not to be confused with Indian Princess Indira Devi.

K. R. Indira Devi
கே. ஆர். இந்திராதேவி
Born
Kancheepuram Ramasamy Indira Devi

(1949-01-01)1 January 1949[1]
Kancheepuram, British India
Died16 March 2017 (aged 68)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Other namesIndira, Indira Devi
OccupationStage Actress, Film Actress, Dubbing Artiste
Years active1959 - 2017
Spouse(s)Sankara Narayanan
ChildrenJayageetha (daughter)
Parent(s)K. S. Ramasamy (father)
RelativesAnuradha (Sister)
AwardsKalaimamani Awards

Early life

Indira Devi was born in the Kanchipuram district. At the age of 14, she moved to Chennai and join drama trope and began to performance in stage plays. Then she entered Film industries started her career in Supporting role. In, 1959 she acted with Kann Thirandhathu starring Mynavathi under the direction of K. V. Srinivasan produced by Narayanan Companies and she onscreen pair for A. Karunanidhi.She made her acting debut as heroine with Konjum Kumari starring R. S. Manohar and Manorama under the direction of G. Viswanathan and produced by Modern Theatres in 1963.[4] Indira was the onscreen pair for M. N. Nambiar in MGR's Petralthan Pillaiya (1966), Gemini Ganesan in Sumaithaangi (1962) and M. R. Radha in Hello Mister Zamindar (1965). She starred with Sivaji Ganesan, and Sivakumar She acted in more than 250 films in the Tamil and other Indian languages, the notable ones being Kandhan Karunai, Sindhu Bhairavi, and with superstar Rajinikanth in films such as Mannan, and Panakkaran. Her last film was Girivalam (2005) where she played Granny to Richard Rishi.[5] Indira acted in many television serials, and worked as a dubbing artist in more than 500 films.

Other works

Indira also worked as a heroine in the film Konjum Kumari. The film also marked versatile actress Manorama raised to the status of heroine. The film made by editor-turned-director by G. Viswanathan. The film was Modern Theatres 100th film. T. R. Sundaram's last film.[6] Indira worked along with Sivaji Ganesan and S. S. Rajendran in R. K. S. drama trope. Indira along with Sivaji Ganesan's stage play named as Thenkkoodu.

Personal life

Indira's father K. S. Ramasamy was a popular Carnatic singer as well as a stage artiste.[7] Indira is also the elder sister of popular dubbing artist Anuradha and mother of dubbing artist Jayageetha. Indira was married to Shankara Narayanan and they have one daughter, named Jayageetha.[8]

Death

On 16 March 2017, Indira Devi was admitted to hospital in Chennai after suffering respiratory problems and died after suffering a Cardiac arrest. She was 70 years old. A number of Kollywood celebrities including Secretary Vishal, Vice-president Ponvannan, and General council members Udhaya and Hemachander from Nadigar Sangam visited her place and paid their obeisance.[9]

Award

Filmography

Indira Devi acted in more than 250 films.

Tamil
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YearMovieRoleNotes
1959Kan ThiranthathuChinnayi
1961Thirudathe
1962Paadha Kaanikkai
Sumaithaangi
1963Konjum KumariManickamDebut Film as Heroine
1964Vazhkai Vazhvatharke
1965Hello Mister Zamindar
1966Petralthan Pillaiya
1967Kandhan Karunai
1968Sathiyam Thavaradhey
1970Enga Mama
Yaen
Paadhukaappu
1971Paattondru Ketten
SabathamYasodha
1973Pookkari
1974Athaiya Mamiya
1976DasavatharamThalambu
1979Gnana Kuzhandhai
Azhiyatha Kolangal
1980Ilamai Kolam
1981Velichathukku Vaanga
1982Anandha Ragam
1983Yuga Dharmam
1984Raja Veettu Kannukkutty
1985Sindhu Bhairavi
Sri Raghavendrar
1990Panakkaran
1991Jenma NatchathiramMrs. ElizabethRemake of The Omen (1976)
Puriyaadha Pudhir
1992Mannan
1994Magalir Mattum
2005GirivalamRemake of Hindi film Humraaz

Kannada
YearMovieRoleNotes
1960Makkala Rajya
1961Bhakta Cheta
1963Mana Mecchida Madadi
1968Mannina Maga
1970Vaagdaana
Devara Makkalu
1975Thrimurthy
1977Bayasade Banda Bhagya
Chinna Ninna Muddaduve
1978Suli
1981Keralida Simha
1984Onde Raktha
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References
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  2. "Actress Kalaimamani K. R. Indira no More". andhrawishesh. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
  3. "கலைமாமணி பட்டம் பெற்ற பழம்பெரும் நடிகை கே. ஆர். இந்திராதேவி காலமானார்". tamil.samayam. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  4. "Veteran Actress KR Indira Passes Away -(பழம்பெரும் நடிகை கே. ஆர். இந்திரா தேவி காலமானார்)". cinema.dinamalar. Retrieved 18 March 2017.
  5. "சினிமா மாலைமலர் - பழம்பெரும் நடிகை கே. ஆர்'. இந்திராதேவி காலமானார்". cinema.maalaimalar. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  6. Randor Guy (21 February 2015). "Blast form the Past - Konjum Kumari 1963". "The Hindu". Retrieved 27 March 2017.
  7. "Actress K. R. Indira Devi Passes Away". kollytalk. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  8. "Famous Dubbing Artist K. R. Indira Passed Away". tamilsaga. Retrieved 20 March 2017.
  9. "Actress K. R. Indira Devi Passes Away". tollywood. Retrieved 18 March 2017.

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