Leelavathi biography
Leelavathi is an Indian actress, born in Belthangady.
Leelavathi's screen career began in 1949 with Nagakannika.
Leelavathi has 167 screen credits across Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Yaaradhu (2009), Shukra (2007), Kannadada Kanda (2006).
Honours include Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress , Kannada, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress and Dr. Rajkumar Award.
- Birthplace
- Belthangady
- Work
- Actor
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Telugu cinema
- Awards
- Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress , Kannada
- Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
- Dr. Rajkumar Award
Leelavathi filmography
167 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Yaaradhu | |||
| 2007 | Shukra | |||
| 2006 | Kannadada Kanda | |||
| 2003 | Swathi Muthu | |||
| 2000 | Chamundi | |||
| 1999 | Habba | |||
| 1991 | Golmaal Radhakrishna II | |||
| 1990 | Tiger Gangu | |||
| 1990 | Golmaal Radhakrishna | |||
| 1990 | College Hero | |||
| 1989 | Yuga Purusha | |||
| 1989 | Gagana | |||
| 1989 | Doctor Krishna | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress | ||
| 1989 | Abhimana | |||
| 1988 | Ramanna Shamanna | |||
| 1987 | Premaloka | |||
| 1987 | Olavina Udugore | |||
| 1987 | Huli Hebbuli | Kamala | ||
| 1986 | Seelu Nakshatra | |||
| 1986 | Pudhir | Vijay's mother | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Mrigalaya | |||
| 1986 | Kathanayaka | |||
| 1986 | KD No. 1 | |||
| 1986 | Bettada Thayi | |||
| 1985 | Naanu Nanna Hendthi |
Show all 167 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Hosa Baalu | |||
| 1985 | Balondu Uyyale | |||
| 1985 | Ajeya | Ajey's mother | ||
| 1984 | Shravana Banthu | |||
| 1984 | Olavu Moodidaga | |||
| 1984 | Endina Ramayana | |||
| 1984 | Chanakya | |||
| 1983 | Sididedda Sahodara | |||
| 1983 | Samarpane | |||
| 1983 | Mududida Tavare Aralithu | |||
| 1983 | Eradu Nakshatragalu | |||
| 1982 | Maro Malupu | Telugu | ||
| 1982 | Auto Raja | |||
| 1981 | Thayiya Madilalli | |||
| 1981 | Mareyada Haadu | |||
| 1981 | Kula Puthra | |||
| 1981 | Hana Balavo Jana Balavo | |||
| 1981 | Garjane | |||
| 1981 | Edeyuru Siddhalingeshwara | |||
| 1980 | Vasantha Geethe | |||
| 1980 | Subbi Subakka Suvvalali | |||
| 1980 | Simha Jodi | |||
| 1980 | Ondu Hennu Aaru Kannu | |||
| 1980 | Nyaya Neethi Dharma | |||
| 1980 | Nanna Rosha Nooru Varusha | |||
| 1980 | Namma Mane Sose | |||
| 1980 | Kulla Kulli | |||
| 1980 | Jathara | Telugu | ||
| 1980 | Bhumi Par Aaye Bhagwan | Hindi | ||
| 1979 | Vijay Vikram | |||
| 1979 | Savathiya Neralu | |||
| 1979 | Pakka Kalla | |||
| 1979 | Naa Ninna Bidalaare | |||
| 1979 | Karthika Deepam | Telugu | ||
| 1979 | Idi Katha Kaadu | Telugu | ||
| 1978 | Vasantha Lakshmi | |||
| 1978 | Maathu Tappada Maga | |||
| 1978 | Kiladi Kittu | |||
| 1978 | Kiladi Jodi | |||
| 1978 | Hombisilu | |||
| 1978 | Gammathu Goodacharulu | Telugu | ||
| 1978 | Devadasi | |||
| 1977 | Avargal | Leelavathi | Tamil | |
| 1977 | Veera Sindhoora Lakshmana | |||
| 1977 | Solah Shukrawar | Hindi | ||
| 1977 | Mugdha Manava | |||
| 1977 | Kumkuma Rakshe | |||
| 1977 | Dhanalakshmi | |||
| 1977 | Deepa | |||
| 1976 | Bangarada Gudi | |||
| 1976 | Phalitamsha | |||
| 1976 | Naa Ninna Mareyalare | |||
| 1976 | Makkala Bhagya | |||
| 1976 | College Ranga | |||
| 1975 | Bili Hendthi | |||
| 1975 | Koodi Balona | |||
| 1975 | Katha Sangama | Kamala | ||
| 1975 | Kalla Kulla | |||
| 1975 | Hosilu Mettida Hennu | |||
| 1975 | Hennu Samsarada Kannu | |||
| 1975 | Bhagya Jyothi | |||
| 1974 | Bhakta Kumbara | |||
| 1974 | Upasane | |||
| 1974 | Professor Huchuraya | |||
| 1974 | Naan Avanillai | Chandrabai | Tamil | |
| 1974 | Maha Thyaga | |||
| 1974 | Maga Mommaga | |||
| 1974 | Idu Namma Desha | |||
| 1974 | Devara Gudi | |||
| 1974 | Aval Oru Thodar Kathai | Parvathi | Tamil | |
| 1973 | Sahadharmini | |||
| 1973 | Premapasha | |||
| 1973 | Mooroovare Vajragalu | |||
| 1972 | Naagarahaavu | |||
| 1972 | Sipayi Ramu | State Award | ||
| 1972 | Naa Mechida Huduga | |||
| 1972 | Dharmapatni | |||
| 1971 | Sothu Geddavalu | |||
| 1971 | Signalman Siddappa | |||
| 1971 | Sharapanjara | |||
| 1970 | Sukha Samsara | |||
| 1970 | Boregowda Bangalorige Banda | |||
| 1970 | Aparajithe | |||
| 1970 | Aaru Mooru Ombhatthu | |||
| 1969 | Gejje Pooje | State Award | ||
| 1969 | Kalpa Vruksha | |||
| 1969 | Brindavana | |||
| 1968 | Mamathe | |||
| 1968 | Bhagya Devathe | |||
| 1968 | Attegondukala Sosegondukala | |||
| 1968 | Anna Thamma | |||
| 1967 | Gange Gowri | |||
| 1966 | Thoogu Deepa | |||
| 1966 | Premamayi | |||
| 1966 | Paduka Pattabhishekam | Kaikeyi | Telugu | |
| 1966 | Mohini Bhasmasura | |||
| 1965 | Veera Vikrama | With Udaya Kumar | ||
| 1965 | Vathsalya | |||
| 1965 | Naga Pooja | |||
| 1965 | Mahasathi Anasuya | |||
| 1965 | Maduve Madi Nodu | National Award | ||
| 1965 | Karthigai Deepam | Tamil | ||
| 1965 | Ide Mahasudina | |||
| 1965 | Chandrahasa | |||
| 1964 | Thumbida Koda | State Award | ||
| 1964 | Shivarathri Mahathme | |||
| 1964 | Marmayogi | Telugu | ||
| 1963 | Veera Kesari | |||
| 1963 | Valmiki | |||
| 1963 | Santha Thukaram | National Award | ||
| 1963 | Mana Mecchida Madadi | |||
| 1963 | Malli Maduve | |||
| 1963 | Kulavadhu | |||
| 1963 | Kanyarathna | |||
| 1963 | Kalitharu Henne | |||
| 1963 | Jeevana Tharanga | |||
| 1963 | Bevu Bella | |||
| 1963 | Bandipotu | Telugu | ||
| 1962 | Vidhi Vilasa | |||
| 1962 | Valar Pirai | Tamil | ||
| 1962 | Sumaithaangi | Tamil | ||
| 1962 | Rathna Manjari | |||
| 1962 | Rani Chanamma | |||
| 1962 | Pattinathaar | Tamil | ||
| 1962 | Nanda Deepa | |||
| 1962 | Mana Mecchida Madadi | |||
| 1962 | Karuneye Kutumbada Kannu | |||
| 1962 | Gaali Gopura | |||
| 1962 | Bhoodaana | |||
| 1961 | Kittur Chennamma | Veeravva | ||
| 1961 | Kantheredu Nodu | |||
| 1961 | Kaiwara Mahathme | |||
| 1960 | Rani Honnamma | |||
| 1960 | Ranadheera Kanteerava | |||
| 1960 | Dashavtara | |||
| 1959 | Raja Malaya Simha | Telugu/Tamil | ||
| 1959 | Dharma Vijaya | |||
| 1959 | Abba Aa Hudugi | |||
| 1958 | Mangalya Yoga | |||
| 1958 | Bhakta Prahlada | |||
| 1953 | Chanchala Kumari | |||
| 1949 | Nagakannika |