Jayasudha
Known for: Acting
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."
Filmography
Film
Varisu
Sudha Rajendran
2023
Series
Unstoppable with NBK
Self
2021
Film
Maharshi
Rishi's Mother
2019
Film
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
Sridevi
1993
Rajadhurai
Uma
1993
Film
Super Police
Journalist Renuka
1994
Film
Alaipayuthey
Mrs. Selvaraj
2000
Film
Yevadu
Dr. Shailaja
2014
Film
Apoorva Raagangal
Ranjini
1975
Film
Oopiri
Seenu's Mother
2016
Film
Balu
2005
Film
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
Saavitri
2013
Film
Daruvu
Parvathamma, Ravindra's Mother
2012
Film
Sooryavansham
Sharda
1999
Film
Custody
Judge
2023
Film
Rabhasa
Karthik's mother
2014
Film
Bharyabhartala Bandham
Archana
1985
Film
Kotha Bangaru Lokam
Balu's Mother
2008
Film
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
Lakshmi
2003
Film
Sarocharu
Sandhya's mom
2012
Film
Bava Bavamaridi
Janaki
1993
Film
Bhairavam
Nagarathnamma
2025
Film
Parugu
Yashoda (Cameo Appearance)
2008
Film
Billa
Janaki
2009
Film
Deyyam
Sindhu
1996
Film
Style
Raghava's mother
2006
Film
Money Money
Vijaya
1995
Film
Adhinayakudu
2012
Film
Vaana
2008
Film
Ramayya Vasthavayya
Annapournamma
2013
Film
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
Lakshmi
2018
Film
Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty
Anvitha's Mother
2023
Film
Shatamanam Bhavati
Janakamma
2017
Film
Govindudu Andarivaadele
Baby
2014
Film
Magadheerudu
1986
Film
Aatadista
Jagan's mother
2008
Film
Srinivasa Kalyanam
2018
Film
Anthimanthaarai
1996
Film
Bommarillu
Siddhu's Mother
2006
Film
Ontari Poratam
Raja Rajeswari Devi
1989
Film
Lion
2015
Film
Bangaru Babu
Ravindra's Mother
2009
Yuddham
1984
Film
Raksha
Dr.Seema
2008
Film
Brahmotsavam
Pranitha's Mother
2016
Film
Ka..Ka..Ka.. Aabathin Arikuri
2017
Film
Thiruvonam
1975
Film
Vijayadasami
Sivakasi's mother
2007
Film
Ninaithaale Inikkum
Kamini
1979
Film
Rowdy
Lakshmi
2014
Film
Premabhishekam
Jayanthi
1981
Film
Moratodu
1977
Film
Aahaa..!
Rajeswari
1998
Pattukondi Chuddam
Babyakka
1997
Yuvakudu
Shiva's mother
2000
Film
Appudappudu
2003
Film
Adavi Ramudu
Chilakama
1977
Parama Veera Chakra
2011
Film
Rikshavodu
1995
Film
Trisulam
Neeli
1983
Film
Arangetram
Devi
1973
Film
Raasaleela
1975
Film
Pandiyan
Vijayalakshmi
1992
Film
Rao Gari Illu
Jaya
1988
Film
Brahma Puthrudu
1988
Film
Wanted
2011
Film
English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu
1999
Film
Aunty
Shanthi / Jyothi
1995
Film
Thavasi
Thavasi’s Wife
2001
Film
Yugandhar
Jaya
1979
Film
Soggadu
Saroja
1975
Film
Yedanthasthula Meda
Sudha
1980
Film
Simha Swapnam
1989
Film
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
1973
Akka! Bagunnava?
1996
Film
Melnaattu Marumagal
Sudha
1975
Film
Kalidasu
Kanakadurga
2008
Film
Malli Pelli
2023
Film
Flowing Against
Manga
1977
Film
Money
Vijaya
1993
Film
Prema Tarangalu
Dancer
1980
Film
Pellala Rajyam
1996
Film
Iddaru Dongalu
1984
Film
Pandanti Kapuram
Santhi
1972
Film
Solo
2011
Film
Ishtam
Sreedevi
2001
Film
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
Lilly
1979
Sarovaram
Rajalakshmi
1993
Film
Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham
1987
Film
Kirayi Dada
1987
Meghasandesam
Ravindra Babu's wife
1982
Film
Vichitra Jeevitham
Ganga
1978
Film
Mande Gundelu
Varalakshmi
1979
Film
Kalikalam
1991
Vellikizhamai Viratham
Jaya
1974
Film
It's My Love Story
Vandhana's Mother
2011
Film
Pattaakathi Bairavan
1979
Film
Hands Up
2000
Film
Ruler
Sarojini Naidu
2019
Bharatha Vilas
Mohini
1973
Film
Aaina
Usha G. Shastri
1977
Film
Thayiya Madilu
2007
Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary
Seetha
2000
Film
Amara Deepam
Parvathi
1977
Film
Driver Ramudu
Chukkamma
1979
Film
Neti Gandhi
1999
Illali Korikalu
1982
Film
Mohiniyattom
1976
Vishnu
2003
Film
Edadugula Bandham
Sarala
1985
Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram
Ranganayaki
1993
Film
Naan Avanillai
1974
Vijay
1989
Film
Siva Thaandavam
1977
Film
Aayirathil Oruthi
1975
Film
KD No:1
1978
Film
Devudu Chesina Bommalu
1976
Bangaru Chellelu
1979
Yuvaraju
1982
Film
Pranam Khareedu
Seetha
1978
Film
Idi Katha Kaadu
1979
Aatma Katha
1988
Kaliyuga Sthree
1978
Film
Gaja Donga
1981
Vaazhkai Alaigal
1978
Film
Tandra Paparayudu
Mallamma
1986
Srimathi Oka Bahumathi
Uma
1987
Film
Raju Maharaju
2009
Pilla Zamindar
Chitti
1980
Bobbili Brahmanna
Kasturi
1984
Film
Baghdad Perazhagi
1974
Film
Pattikkaattu Raja
1975
Pratibimbalu
2022
Bangaru Kutumbam
Savitri
1994
Kula Gowravam
Radha
1974
Akrandana
1986
Film
Intinti Ramayanam
1979
Film
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
Goddess Lakshmi
1979
Film
Kante Koothurne Kanu
1998
Sivaranjani
1978
Film
Photo
2006
Film
Gruhapravesam
Lakshmi
1982
Nomu
Lata
1974
Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi
Sharada Teacher
1987
Film
Nee Thanda Kanike
1985
Film
Monda
2004
Oorantha Sankranthi
Durga
1983
Film
Garjinchina Ganga
1988
Raju Vedale
1976