Jyothi Lakshmi

Jyothi Lakshmi (2 November 1948 – 8 August 2016) was an Indian film actress who appeared in more than 130 movies. In the early 1970s, she was well noted for her leading roles and songs in movies. She also acted in female-oriented movies and was a trained dancer. She predominantly worked in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam movies. In the early 1980s, her popularity gradually declined due to her sister Jayamalini's entry into the movie industry. Her debut was in the film Periya Idathu Penn in 1963. She is best remembered for her supporting roles in Thedi Vandha Mapillai and Periya Edathu Penn.

For the 2015 film, see Jyothi Lakshmi (film).

Jyothi Lakshmi
Born(1948-11-02)2 November 1948
Died8 August 2016(2016-08-08) (aged 67)
Chennai
NationalityIndian
OccupationActress
Years active1963–2016
ChildrenJyothi Meena

Her daughter Jyothi Meena is also an actress cum dancer. Jyothi Lakshmi died in Chennai on 8 August 2016, and is survived by her husband and their son and daughter.

Filmography

Tamil
  1. Periya Idathu Penn (1963)
  2. Vanambadi (1963)
  3. Pattanathil Bhootham (1967)
  4. Galatta Kalyanam (1968)
  5. Poovum Pottum (1968)
  6. Adimaippenn (1969)
  7. Thalaivan (1970)
  8. Thedi Vandha Mappillai (1970)
  9. Vairakyam (1970)
  10. Neerum Neruppum (1971)
  11. Rickshawkaran (1971)
  12. Yaar Jambulingam (1972)
  13. Ragam Thedum Pallavi (1982)
  14. Nayakan (1987)
  15. Muthu (1995)
  16. Dharma Chakkaram (1997)
  17. Pasamulla Pandiyare (1997)
  18. Vaimaye Vellum (1997)
  19. Maru Malarchi (1998)
  20. Sethu (1999)
  21. Ennamma Kannu (2000)
  22. Middle Class Madhavan (2001)
  23. Annai Kaligambal]] (2003)
  24. M. Kumaran S/O Mahalakshmi (2004)
  25. Pachchak Kuthira (2006)
  26. Sandai (2008)
  27. Jaganmohini (2009)
  28. Kozhi Koovuthu (2012)
  29. Trisha Illana Nayanthara (2015)
  30. Kavalai Vendam (2016) - Last movie in Tamil

Telugu
  1. Punyavathi (1967)
  2. Mosagallaku Mosagadu (1971)
  3. Gandara Gandadu (1972)
  4. Pilla? Piduga? (1972)
  5. Korada Rani - played Title Role
  6. Ida Lokham (1973)
  7. Gandharvya Kanya (1979)
  8. Sita Ramulu (1980)
  9. Bebbuli (1980)
  10. Hero (1984)
  11. Babulugaadi Debba (1984)
  12. State Rowdy (1989)
  13. Big Boss (1995)
  14. Kalusukovalani (2002)
  15. Donga Ramudu & Party (2003)
  16. Bangaru Babu (2009)

Malayalam
  1. Murappennu (1965)
  2. Kunjali Marakkar (1967)
  3. Nagarame Nandi (1967)
  4. Inspector (1968)
  5. Kodungallooramma (1968)
  6. Alibabayum 41 Kallanmaarum (1975) as Dancer
  7. Manushyamrigam (1980)
  8. Bhaktha Hanuman (1980) as Dancer at Indra's court
  9. Thadavara (1981)
  10. Sanchari (1981)

Kannada
  1. Kulla Agent 000 (1965)
  2. Bangalore Mail (1966)
  3. Prathidhwani (1969)
  4. Chellida Raktha (1982)
  5. Raktha Kanneeru (2004)
  6. Vijaya Dashami (2001)

Hindi
  1. Payal Ki Jhankar (1968)
  2. Jawab (1970)
  3. Pistolwali (1972)
  4. Naag Mani (1987)

Serial
  • 2001-2002 Velan (SUN TV) - Tamil
  • 2002-2005 Annamalai- Gandhimathi (SUN TV) - Tamil
  • 2011 Vasantham (SUN TV ) - Tamil
  • 2015-2016 Valli-Rajeswari (Episode 822-1060) (SUN TV) - Tamil (2015-2016) Last serial

Death

She died in Chennai on 8 August 2016 due to blood cancer .[1][2]

References
  1. "Actress Jyothi Lakshmi Passed Away". 9 August 2016.
  2. "Actress Jyothi Lakshmi Passed Away In Chennai". 9 August 2016. Archived from the original on 13 August 2016. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
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