Jayasudha biography
Jayasudha is an Indian actress, born on 17 December 1958 in Chennai.
Jayasudha's screen career began in 1969 with Aadarsa Kutumbam.
Jayasudha has appeared in 333 films and 1 television or streaming title across Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema and Tamil cinema.
The most recent films are Bhairavam (2025), Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty (2023), Varisu (2023).
Honours include Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress and Filmfare Awards South.
- Also known as
- Jaya Sudha
- Born
- 17 December 1958 (age 67)
- Birthplace
- Chennai
- Work
- Politician, Actor, Film actor, Film producer
- Film industries
- Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema
- Awards
- Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actress
- Filmfare Awards South
Jayasudha filmography
333 films and 1 television or streaming title, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bhairavam | Nagarathnamma | ||
| 2023 | Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty | Anvitha's mother | ||
| 2023 | Varisu | Sudha Rajendran | ||
| 2023 | Malli Pelli | Narendra's mother | ||
| 2023 | Custody | Judge | ||
| 2022 | Pratibimbalu | |||
| 2019 | Maharshi | Yashoda | ||
| 2019 | Ruler | Sarojini Naidu | ||
| 2018 | Srinivasa Kalyanam | Telugu | ||
| 2018 | Chekka Chivantha Vaanam | Lakshmi Senapathi | ||
| 2017 | Shatamanam Bhavati | Telugu | ||
| 2016 | Oopiri | Seenu's mother | ||
| 2016 | Thozha | Seenu's mother | Simultaneously shot in Telugu | |
| 2016 | Brahmotsavam | Rajyalakshmi | ||
| 2015 | Lion | Telugu | ||
| 2015 | Vajrakaya | Lakshmi | ||
| 2014 | Rowdy | Lakshmii | ||
| 2014 | Yevadu | Dr. Shailaja | ||
| 2014 | Rabhasa | Telugu | ||
| 2014 | Govindudu Andarivadele | Baby | ||
| 2013 | Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu | Saavitri | ||
| 2012 | Sarocharu | Lakshmi | ||
| 2012 | Lucky | Telugu | ||
| 2012 | Daruvu | Parvathamma | ||
| 2012 | Adhinayakudu | Lakshmi |
Show all 333 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Sri Rama Rajyam | Telugu | ||
| 2011 | Wanted | Telugu | ||
| 2011 | Solo | Vaishnavi's aunt | ||
| 2011 | Prema Kavali | Telugu | ||
| 2011 | Parama Veera Chakra | Telugu | ||
| 2010 | Janani | |||
| 2009 | Billa | Telugu | ||
| 2009 | Bangaru Babu | Telugu | ||
| 2009 | Neramu Siksha | Saujanya | ||
| 2009 | 1977 | Vetrivel's mother | ||
| 2008 | Vaana | Telugu | ||
| 2008 | Raksha | Dr. Seema | ||
| 2008 | Kotha Bangaru Lokam | Balu's mother | ||
| 2008 | Kalidasu | Kanakadurga | ||
| 2008 | Aatadista | Telugu | ||
| 2008 | Parugu | Yashoda | ||
| 2007 | Vijaya Dasami | Chennamaneni Mahalakshmi | ||
| 2007 | Thayiya Madilu | Nannda Kumar's Mother | ||
| 2006 | Style | Raghava's mother | ||
| 2006 | Bommarillu | Lakshmi Addala | ||
| 2006 | Valliddari Vayasu Padahare | Vamsee's mother | ||
| 2006 | Photo | Swapna's mother | ||
| 2005 | Balu ABCDEFG | Rajeswari Devi | ||
| 2003 | Vishnu | Vishnu's mother | ||
| 2003 | Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi | Lakshmi | ||
| 2003 | Fools | Deepti's mother | ||
| 2002 | Hai | Aryan's mother | ||
| 2001 | Ammaye Navvithe | Rajeswari | ||
| 2001 | Ishtam | Sridevi | ||
| 2001 | Thavasi | Thavasi's wife | ||
| 2001 | Chinna | |||
| 2000 | Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary | Seetha | ||
| 2000 | Yuvakudu | Padmavati | ||
| 2000 | Kante Koothurne Kanu | Satya | ||
| 2000 | Hands Up | |||
| 2000 | Alai Payuthey | Saroja | ||
| 2000 | Sri Sai Mahima | |||
| 1999 | Sooryavansham | Shardha Thakur | ||
| 1999 | English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu | Guest appearance | ||
| 1998 | Pape Naa Pranam | |||
| 1998 | Srimathi Vellostha | Telugu | ||
| 1998 | Daddy Daddy | Sarada | ||
| 1998 | Aaha | Telugu | ||
| 1998 | Aahaa..! | Rajeswari | ||
| 1997 | Pattukondi Chuddam | |||
| 1997 | Atha Nee Koduku Jagratha | |||
| 1996 | Rayudugaru Nayudugaru | Telugu | ||
| 1996 | Akka Bagunnava | Lakshmi | ||
| 1996 | Deyyam | Sindhumathi | ||
| 1996 | Anthimanthaarai | Thangam | ||
| 1996 | Pellala Rajyam | |||
| 1995 | Sankalpam | Municipal Commissioner Vyjayanthi | ||
| 1995 | Rikshavodu | Raju's mother | ||
| 1995 | Bhale Bullodu | Jayanti | ||
| 1995 | Aunty | Jyothi | ||
| 1995 | Street Fighter | Krishnaveni | ||
| 1995 | Aasthi Mooredu Aasa Baredu | |||
| 1994 | Money Money | Vijaya | ||
| 1994 | Super Police | Journalist Renuka | ||
| 1994 | Jailor Gaari Abbayi | Savitri | ||
| 1994 | Bangaru Kutumbam | Savitri | ||
| 1994 | Thodi Kodallu | |||
| 1994 | Rickshaw Rudraiah | |||
| 1994 | Mahanadhi | Narmada | only appears in portrait used on set | |
| 1994 | Jeevitha Khaidi | |||
| 1994 | Doragariki Donga Pellam | |||
| 1993 | Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhowmudu | Telugu | ||
| 1993 | Sarovaram | Rajalakshmi/Sony | ||
| 1993 | Money | Vijaya | ||
| 1993 | Bava Bavamaridi | Janaki | ||
| 1993 | Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram | Ranganayaki | ||
| 1993 | Vinta Kodallu | Kavya | ||
| 1993 | Srinatha Kavi Sarvabhoumudu | Sridevi | ||
| 1993 | Rajadurai | Uma Devi | ||
| 1993 | Mama Kodalu | |||
| 1993 | Kalachakram | |||
| 1993 | Inspector Jhansi | Jhansi | ||
| 1993 | Akka Chellalu | |||
| 1992 | Pandiyan | Inspector Vijayalakshmi | ||
| 1992 | Repati Koduku | |||
| 1992 | Chillara Mogudu Allari Koduku | |||
| 1992 | Adrustam | |||
| 1991 | Kalikalam | |||
| 1990 | Kalikalam | |||
| 1990 | Mera Pati Sirf Mera Hai | |||
| 1989 | Bhale Dampathulu | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Vijay | Yamuna Devi | ||
| 1989 | Swathi Chinukulu | Sudha | ||
| 1989 | Simha Swapnam | Annapurna | ||
| 1989 | Soggaadi Kaapuram | Vijaya | ||
| 1989 | Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham | |||
| 1989 | Black Tiger | |||
| 1988 | Ontari Poratam | Raja Rajeswari Devi | ||
| 1988 | Jeevana Jyothi | Kalyani | ||
| 1988 | Rao Gari Illu | Jaya | ||
| 1988 | Brahma Puthrudu | Kiranmayi | ||
| 1988 | Bharatamlo Bala Chandrudu | Vijaya | ||
| 1988 | Bharyabhartala Bandam | |||
| 1988 | Prithviraj | Ashwini | ||
| 1988 | O Bharya Katha | Indumathi and Prema Patel | ||
| 1988 | Maa Inti Maharaju | |||
| 1988 | Kanchana Seeta | |||
| 1987 | Kirai Dada | Telugu | ||
| 1987 | Srimathi Oka Bahumathi | Uma | ||
| 1987 | Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi | Telugu | ||
| 1987 | Sardar Dharmanna | |||
| 1987 | Aatma Bandhuvulu | Kalyani | ||
| 1987 | Paga Saadhista | Annapurna Devi | ||
| 1987 | Marana Sasanam | Gayatri Devi | ||
| 1987 | Kirayi Dada | Rani Malini / Arunabai | ||
| 1987 | Kanchana Sita | |||
| 1986 | Aadi Dampatulu | |||
| 1986 | Tandra Paparayudu | Mallamma | ||
| 1986 | Magadheerudu | |||
| 1986 | Vijrumbhana | Bharathi | ||
| 1986 | Neti Yugandharam | |||
| 1986 | Muddula Manavaraalu | |||
| 1986 | Jeevana Raagam | |||
| 1986 | Dharmapeetam Daddarillindhi | Gauri | ||
| 1986 | Chaitanyam | |||
| 1986 | Aadi Dampathulu | |||
| 1985 | Dampatyam | Telugu | ||
| 1985 | Tirugubatu | Telugu | ||
| 1985 | Nyayam Mere Cheppalli | Telugu | ||
| 1985 | Thirugubatu | |||
| 1985 | Srimathi Garu | |||
| 1985 | Palnati Simham | Sujatha | ||
| 1985 | O Thandri Theerpu | Seeta | ||
| 1985 | Nee Thanda Kanike | Meena | Kannada Debut | |
| 1985 | Mangalya Balam | |||
| 1985 | Maha Sangramam | |||
| 1985 | Kalyana Thilakam | |||
| 1985 | Edadugula Bandham | Sarala | ||
| 1985 | Andarikante Monagadu | |||
| 1985 | Aggi Raju | |||
| 1984 | Justice Chakravarthy | Jayanthi | ||
| 1984 | Yuddham | |||
| 1984 | Bobbili Brahmanna | Kasturi | ||
| 1984 | Zakhmi Sher | Anandi | ||
| 1984 | Punyam Koddi Purushudu | Sathya | ||
| 1984 | Puli Joodam | |||
| 1984 | Kirayi Alludu | |||
| 1984 | Jagan | Lalitha | ||
| 1984 | Iddaru Dongalu | |||
| 1984 | Dandayatra | Durga | ||
| 1984 | Danavudu | Latha | ||
| 1984 | Bharyamani | |||
| 1984 | Bharatamlo Sankharavam | |||
| 1984 | Bangaru Kapuram | Sarada | ||
| 1984 | Aada Puli | |||
| 1983 | Poratam | Sudha | ||
| 1983 | Ramudu Kadu Krishnudu | Satya | ||
| 1983 | Oorantha Sankranthi | Durga | ||
| 1983 | Dharma Poratam | Telugu | ||
| 1983 | Saagara Sangamam | Telugu | ||
| 1983 | Dharmaatmudu | Lakshmi | ||
| 1983 | Raj Kumar | |||
| 1983 | Lanke Bindelu | Rama | ||
| 1983 | Kumkuma Thilakam | Laxmi | ||
| 1983 | Koti Kokkadu | |||
| 1983 | Iddaru Kiladilu | |||
| 1983 | Chattaniki Veyyi Kallu | Savithri/Maya Devi | ||
| 1983 | Amayakudu Kadhu Asadhyudu | |||
| 1982 | Yuvaraju | Aasha / Jyothi | ||
| 1982 | Gopala Krishnudu | Sujatha | ||
| 1982 | Raaga Deepam | Telugu | ||
| 1982 | Trishulam | Telugu | ||
| 1982 | Nipputo Chelagaatam | Telugu | ||
| 1982 | Naa Desam | Mohini | ||
| 1982 | Meghasandesham | Telugu | ||
| 1982 | Madhura Swapnam | Radha | ||
| 1982 | Gruha Pravesam | Lakshmi | ||
| 1982 | Anuraga Devatha | Tulasi | ||
| 1982 | Trisulam | Neeli | ||
| 1982 | Raga Deepam | |||
| 1982 | Nipputho Chelagatam | |||
| 1982 | Meghasandesam | Parvati | ||
| 1982 | Korukunna Mogudu | |||
| 1982 | Jayasudha | Jayasudha | ||
| 1982 | Illali Korikalu | Bharathi | ||
| 1982 | Doctor Cine Actor | Radha | ||
| 1982 | Bhale Kapuram | |||
| 1981 | Maha Purushudu | Padma | ||
| 1981 | Premabhishekam | Jayanthi | ||
| 1981 | Pakkinti Ammayi | Indira | ||
| 1981 | Agni Poolu | Janaki | ||
| 1981 | Adavaallu Meeku Joharulu | Telugu | ||
| 1981 | Swargam | Suma | ||
| 1981 | Sathyabhama | |||
| 1981 | Samsaram Santhamam | Lavanya | ||
| 1981 | Jeevikkan Padikkanam | |||
| 1981 | Illalu | Kalpana | ||
| 1981 | Guvvala Janta | |||
| 1981 | Addala Meda | Guest appearance | ||
| 1981 | Aadavallu Meeku Joharulu | |||
| 1980 | Gajadonga | |||
| 1980 | Srivari Muchatlu | Priya | ||
| 1980 | Sarada Ramudu | Telugu | ||
| 1980 | Pilla Zamindar | Chitti | ||
| 1980 | Yedanthasthula Meda | Sudha | ||
| 1980 | Viswaroopam | Telugu | ||
| 1980 | Rowdy Ramudu Konte Krishnudu | Telugu | ||
| 1980 | Prema Tarangalu | Nisha | ||
| 1980 | Alludu Pattina Bharatam | Telugu | ||
| 1980 | Sivamethina Satyam | Geetha | ||
| 1980 | Moogaku Matosthe | |||
| 1980 | Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi | |||
| 1980 | Bangaru Lakshmi | |||
| 1980 | Alludu Pattina Bharatham | |||
| 1979 | Muddula Koduku | |||
| 1979 | Yugandhar | Jaya | ||
| 1979 | Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam | Telugu | ||
| 1979 | Kalyani | Kavita | ||
| 1979 | Judagadu | Aruna | ||
| 1979 | Idi Katha Kaadu | Telugu | ||
| 1979 | Driver Ramudu | Chukkamma | ||
| 1979 | Andamaina Anubhavam | Kamini | ||
| 1979 | Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi | Lily | ||
| 1979 | Shri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam | Goddess Lakshmi | ||
| 1979 | Shabhash Daddy | Pinki | ||
| 1979 | Seethe Ramudaithe | Seetha | ||
| 1979 | Pattakkathi Bhairavan | Roopa | ||
| 1979 | Nindu Noorellu | |||
| 1979 | Ninaithale Inikkum | Kamini | ||
| 1979 | Mande Gundelu | Varalakshmi | ||
| 1979 | Intinti Ramayanam | |||
| 1979 | Idhi Katha Kadhu | Suhasini | ||
| 1979 | Bangaru Chellalu | |||
| 1978 | KD No:1 | Lilly Ratnam / Sarada and Sundari (dual role) | ||
| 1978 | Lawyer Viswanath | Telugu | ||
| 1978 | Sri Rama Raksha | |||
| 1978 | Rama Krishnulu | Lakshmi | ||
| 1978 | Vichitra Jeevitham | Ganga | ||
| 1978 | Sivaranjani | Sivaranjani | ||
| 1978 | Pranam Khareedu | Telugu | ||
| 1978 | Mallepoovu | Telugu | ||
| 1978 | Katakataala Rudraiah | Telugu | ||
| 1978 | Nayudu Bava | Deepa | ||
| 1978 | Priyadarshini | |||
| 1978 | Pranam Kareedu | Sita | ||
| 1978 | Manchi Babai | |||
| 1978 | Mallepuvvu | |||
| 1978 | Lawyer Vishwanath | Geetha | ||
| 1978 | Katakatala Rudraiah | |||
| 1978 | Kaliyuga Sthri | |||
| 1978 | Kalanthakulu | Asha | ||
| 1977 | Edureeta | Manga | ||
| 1977 | Siva Thandavum | Malayalam | ||
| 1977 | Jeevana Theeralu | |||
| 1977 | Amara Deepam | Parvati | ||
| 1977 | Adavi Ramudu | Chilakamma | ||
| 1977 | Aame Katha | |||
| 1977 | Shivathandavam | |||
| 1977 | Premalekhalu | |||
| 1977 | Moratudu | |||
| 1977 | Jeevitha Nouka | |||
| 1977 | Idekkadi Nyayam | |||
| 1977 | Gadusu Ammayi | |||
| 1977 | Gadasu Pillodu | |||
| 1977 | Ardhangi | |||
| 1977 | Aaina | Usha | Hindi Debut | |
| 1976 | Romeo | |||
| 1976 | Secretary | Prameela | ||
| 1976 | Mahakavi Kshetrayya | Telugu | ||
| 1976 | Jyothi | Jyothi | ||
| 1976 | Raju Vedale | |||
| 1976 | Raaja | Rani | ||
| 1976 | O Manishi Tirigi Choodu | |||
| 1976 | Monagadu | Radha | ||
| 1976 | Mohiniyattam | |||
| 1976 | Mangalyaniki Maromudi | |||
| 1976 | Maharasi Vazhga | |||
| 1976 | Mahakavi Kshetreyya | |||
| 1976 | Kotalo Paga | Latha | ||
| 1976 | Devudu Chesina Bommalu | |||
| 1976 | Athirshtam Azhaikirathu | |||
| 1976 | Amma Nanna | |||
| 1976 | Alludochadu | Saroja | ||
| 1975 | Samsaram | |||
| 1975 | Thangathile Vairam | Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Soggadu | Saroja | ||
| 1975 | Pattikkaattu Raja | Usha | ||
| 1975 | Apoorva Raagangal | Ranjani | ||
| 1975 | Aayirathil Oruthi | Sudha | ||
| 1975 | Thiruvonam | Shandini | ||
| 1975 | Rasaleela | Unnimaya | Malayalam Debut | |
| 1975 | Melnaattu Marumagal | Sudha | ||
| 1975 | Mannavan Vanthaanadi | Latha | ||
| 1975 | Lakshmana Rekha | |||
| 1975 | Bhagasthulu | Vijaya | ||
| 1974 | Nomu | Lata | ||
| 1974 | Naan Avanillai | Rani | ||
| 1974 | Vellikhizhamai Viratham | |||
| 1974 | Tirapathi | |||
| 1974 | Prayachittham | |||
| 1974 | Pandhattam | |||
| 1974 | Mugguru Ammalu | |||
| 1974 | Jeevitha Rangam | |||
| 1974 | Dheerga Sumangali | Babu's wife | ||
| 1974 | Aadapillala Thandri | |||
| 1973 | Bharatha Vilas | Mohini | ||
| 1973 | Baghdad Perazhagi | Shakila | ||
| 1973 | Sollathaan Ninaikkiren | Sudha | ||
| 1973 | Petha Manam Pithu | Radha | ||
| 1973 | Arangetram | Devi | ||
| 1972 | Pandanti Kapuram | Santhi | Telugu Debut | |
| 1972 | Kula Gouravam | Tamil Debut | ||
| 1969 | Aadarsa Kutumbam | Telugu |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Love Always | JioHotstar |