Vijayashanti biography
Vijayashanti is an Indian actress, film producer and politician, born on 24 June 1966 in Chennai.
Vijayashanti's screen career began in 1980 with Khiladi Krishnudu.
Vijayashanti has 164 screen credits across Telugu cinema, Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema and Tamil cinema.
The most recent films are Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi (2025), Arjun Son Of Vyjayanthi (2025), Sarileru Neekevvaru (2020).
Vijayashanti is best known for Kartavyam.
Honours include Nandi Award, Filmfare Awards South and National Film Award for Best Actress.
- Also known as
- Vijayasanti, Vijayasanthi, Vijayashanthi, Vijaya Santhi
- Born
- 24 June 1966 (age 60)
- Birthplace
- Chennai
- Work
- Politician, Actor
- Film industries
- Telugu cinema, Hindi and Indian cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema, Tamil cinema
- Known for
- Kartavyam
- Awards
- Nandi Award
- Filmfare Awards South
- National Film Award for Best Actress
Vijayashanti filmography
164 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Arjun S/O Vyjayanthi | Telugu | ||
| 2025 | Arjun Son Of Vyjayanthi | Vyjayanthi | ||
| 2020 | Sarileru Neekevvaru | Bharathi | ||
| 2006 | Naayudamma | Naayudamma, Jhansi | ||
| 2004 | Indiramma | Indira | ||
| 2003 | Sivani | Sivani | ||
| 2002 | Sri Bannari Amman | Amman | Dubbed in Telugu as Maha Chandi | |
| 2002 | Sambhavi IPS | Sambhavi | Dubbed in Kannada as Vijayashanthi | |
| 2002 | Saahasa Baludu Vichitra Kothi | |||
| 2002 | Rifles | |||
| 2001 | Vyjayanthi | Vyjayanthi | ||
| 2001 | Vande Matharam | Gayatri | ||
| 2000 | Sri Srimati Satyabhama | Satyabhama | ||
| 2000 | Adavi Chukka | Chukkamma, Santhi | Also producer | |
| 1999 | Rajasthan | Gayathri | ||
| 1999 | Suryodayam | Indra | ||
| 1999 | Bharata Ratna | Vijaya / Bhavani | Also singer | |
| 1998 | Kallu Kondoru Pennu | Sita | ||
| 1998 | Srivaarante Maa Vaare | Nagamani | ||
| 1997 | Rowdy Durbar | Yellamma, Durgi | ||
| 1997 | Osey Ramulamma | Ramulamma | Dubbed in Tamil as Adimai Penn | |
| 1997 | Gundagardi | Deepa | ||
| 1997 | Thadayam | Jyothi | Producer; dubbed into Telugu as Chattam | |
| 1996 | Yuvathurki | Dubbed in Telugu as Delhi Diary | ||
| 1995 | Street Fighter | Ujjaini |
Show all 164 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Maga Rayudu | Sudharani | ||
| 1994 | Tejasvini | ASP Tejasvini Joshi | Also producer | |
| 1994 | Rowdy Mogudu | |||
| 1994 | Madam | |||
| 1994 | Lady Boss | Dubbed in Tamil as Lady Boss | ||
| 1994 | Doragaariki Donga Pellaam | Rani | ||
| 1994 | Atha Kodallu | |||
| 1993 | Police Lockup | Vijaya, Shanti | Dual roles | |
| 1993 | Nippu Ravva | Also producer | ||
| 1993 | Mechanic Alludu | Chitti | ||
| 1993 | Kunthi Putrudu | |||
| 1993 | Aashayam | Sarojini | Also producer; dubbed in Tamil as Aasayam | |
| 1992 | Chinarayudu | Gowri | ||
| 1992 | Apradhi | Hindi | ||
| 1992 | Rowdy Inspector | Rani | Dubbed in Tamil as Auto Raani | |
| 1992 | Mondi Mogudu Penki Pellam | Ammulu / Chandrakala | ||
| 1992 | Mannan | Shanti Devi | ||
| 1992 | Aparadhi | Paro | ||
| 1991 | Gang Leader | Kanyakumari | ||
| 1991 | Surya IPS | Sirisha | ||
| 1991 | Talli Tandrulu | Kavitha | ||
| 1991 | Stuartpuram Police Station | Alakananda | ||
| 1991 | Jaitra Yatra | Aruna | ||
| 1990 | Shatruvu | Vijaya | ||
| 1990 | Lorry Driver | Jayamma | ||
| 1990 | Kondaveeti Donga | Srilekha | ||
| 1990 | Kartavyam | Vyjayanthi IPS | ||
| 1990 | Palnaati Rudraiah | |||
| 1990 | Naagaastram | |||
| 1990 | Muqaddar Ka Badshaah | Bharthi Rathod | ||
| 1990 | Muddula Menalludu | Shanti | ||
| 1989 | Rudranetra | Pratima | ||
| 1989 | Indrudu Chandrudu | Reporter Durga | ||
| 1989 | Eeshwar | Lalitha | Debut Hindi film | |
| 1989 | Athaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu | Sasi Rekha | ||
| 1989 | Vijay | Latha | ||
| 1989 | Muddula Mavayya | Radha | ||
| 1989 | Koduku Diddina Kapuram | Sasi Rekha | ||
| 1989 | Gunda Raajyam | |||
| 1989 | Dorikite Dongalu | Shanti | ||
| 1989 | Bharatha Naari | Bharathi | ||
| 1989 | Bhale Donga | Rekha | ||
| 1988 | Janaki Ramudu | Janaki/Lakshmi | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Telugu | |
| 1988 | Yudda Bhoomi | Telugu | ||
| 1988 | Yamudiki Mogudu | Gowri | ||
| 1988 | Manchi Donga | Vijaya | ||
| 1988 | Yuddha Bhoomi | Kumari | ||
| 1988 | Inspector Pratap | |||
| 1988 | Donga Pelli | Shanti | ||
| 1988 | Aswadhdhaama | |||
| 1987 | Swayam Krushi | Ganga | ||
| 1987 | Pasivadi Pranam | Geetha | ||
| 1987 | Padamati Sandhya Ragam | Sandhya | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Telugu | |
| 1987 | Trimurtulu | Cameo | ||
| 1987 | Sardar Krishnama Naidu | |||
| 1987 | Sahasa Samrat | Rani | ||
| 1987 | Muvva Gopaludu | Nirmala | ||
| 1987 | Muddayi | |||
| 1987 | Kalyana Thambhulam | |||
| 1987 | Dongagaru Swagatam | |||
| 1987 | Bhargava Ramudu | Latha | ||
| 1987 | Bhanumati Gari Mogudu | Bhanumati | ||
| 1986 | Repati Pourulu | Saraswathi | ||
| 1986 | Kondaveeti Raja | Rani | ||
| 1986 | Dhairyavanthudu | Lavanya | ||
| 1986 | Sravana Sandhya | Sravani | ||
| 1986 | Samsaaram Oka Sangeetam | |||
| 1986 | Samaajamlo Stree | Karuna | ||
| 1986 | Sakkanodu | |||
| 1986 | Naaga Devata | Lakshmi | ||
| 1986 | Muddula Krishnaiah | Vijaya | ||
| 1986 | Jeevana Poratam | |||
| 1986 | Deshoddharakudu | |||
| 1986 | Chanakya Shapadham | |||
| 1986 | Brahmasthram | |||
| 1986 | Aruna Kiranam | Aruna | ||
| 1986 | Apoorva Sahodarulu | |||
| 1985 | Pratighatana | Jhansi | ||
| 1985 | Vande Mataram | |||
| 1985 | Agni Parvatam | Vijaya | ||
| 1985 | Thirugubaatu | |||
| 1985 | Srivaru | Gayathri | ||
| 1985 | Pattabhishekam | Hema | ||
| 1985 | Ooriki Soggadu | Radha | ||
| 1985 | Kottha Pelli Kuthuru | |||
| 1985 | Devalayam | |||
| 1985 | Desamlo Dongalupaddaru | |||
| 1985 | Darja Donga | |||
| 1985 | Chiranjeevi | Lalitha | ||
| 1985 | Bhandhi | |||
| 1984 | Devanthakudu | |||
| 1984 | Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu | |||
| 1984 | Challenge | Haarika | ||
| 1984 | Veerabhadhrudu | |||
| 1984 | Sundari Subbarao | |||
| 1984 | S. P. Bhayankar | Lakshmi | ||
| 1984 | Raaraju | |||
| 1984 | Pandanti Kaapuraniki Pannendu Suthralu | Jaya | ||
| 1984 | Kutumba Gouravam | |||
| 1984 | Kurra Cheshtalu | |||
| 1984 | Kathanayakudu | |||
| 1984 | Jadagantalu | |||
| 1984 | Ee Charithra Inkennallu | Satyavathi | ||
| 1984 | Dongallo Dora | |||
| 1984 | Adadhani Sawal | |||
| 1984 | Abhimanyudu | |||
| 1983 | Sangharshana | Radha | ||
| 1983 | Neti Bharatam | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Telugu | ||
| 1983 | Villiyanur Matha | |||
| 1983 | Thalaimagan | |||
| 1983 | Sri Ranga Neethulu | Lakshmi | ||
| 1983 | Simha Gharjane | Lalitha | ||
| 1983 | Rakasi Loya | |||
| 1983 | Pelli Choopulu | |||
| 1983 | Pelli Chesi Chupistam | |||
| 1983 | Neeru Pootha Neruppu | |||
| 1983 | Navodayam | |||
| 1983 | Mukku Pudaka | |||
| 1983 | Keralida Hennu | |||
| 1983 | Kalyana Kanavugal | |||
| 1983 | Dharmaatmudu | Shanthi | ||
| 1983 | Amaayaka Chakra Varthy | |||
| 1982 | Pelleedu Pillalu | Santhi | ||
| 1982 | Nizhal Thedum Nenjangal | |||
| 1982 | Vedikkai Manidhargal | |||
| 1982 | Vamsha Gouravam | Sasi | ||
| 1982 | Prathikaram | |||
| 1982 | Manjal Nila | |||
| 1982 | Krishnavataram | |||
| 1982 | Ilanjodigal | Geetha | ||
| 1981 | Satyam Shivam | Shanti | ||
| 1981 | Sandhana Malargal | |||
| 1981 | Rajangam | Sathya | ||
| 1981 | Pattam Parakkattum | |||
| 1981 | Pandanti Jeevitham | |||
| 1981 | Netrikkann | Sangeetha | ||
| 1981 | Nenjile Thunivirunthal | |||
| 1980 | Kallukkul Eeram | Kaathi | Debut in Tamil | |
| 1980 | Khiladi Krishnudu | Debut in Telugu |