K. R. Vijaya
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K. R. Vijaya is a popular Indian actress who has starred in Tamil
, Malayalam and Telugu films. She started her career in the 1960s. She has been acting for more than four decades now in South Indian cinema. K. R. Vijaya has worked with almost all the stalwarts of South Indian cinema and has played a variety of roles.
. Vijaya's father wanted her to become an actress since he was himself acting in M. R. Radha's drama troupe at the time.
who also directed her 100th film Nadhiyil Muthu. Karpagam was released in 1963.
Vijaya has starred in almost 400 films in all the South Indian languages, including 100 films each in Tamil
, Malayalam and Telugu
, half-a-dozen in Kannada, and one in Hindi
titled Oonche Log. Her co-stars in the Hindi
movie were Raaj Kumar
and Feroz Khan
. She received many offers in Hindi
, but did not accept them as she was busy in the South.
Some of her critically acclaimed films include Karpagam, Selvam, Anarkali
, Saraswathi Sabadham, Nenchirukkum Varai, Namma Veetu Theivam (the movie in which she first started depicting deities), Dheergasumangali (she first started playing a mother in this film), Idhayakamalam, Thangappathakkam, and Thirusoolam.
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
, Malayalam and Telugu films. She started her career in the 1960s. She has been acting for more than four decades now in South Indian cinema. K. R. Vijaya has worked with almost all the stalwarts of South Indian cinema and has played a variety of roles.
Early life
Vijaya was born on 30 November 1948. She spent most of her childhood in the holy city of PalaniPalani
Palani is a city and a municipality in the Dindigul district of the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located about 100 km South of Coimbatore City and 60 km west of Dindigul...
. Vijaya's father wanted her to become an actress since he was himself acting in M. R. Radha's drama troupe at the time.
Career
Vijaya played the title character, a heroine, in her debut film Karpagam, directed by K. S. GopalakrishnanK. S. Gopalakrishnan
K. S. Gopalakrishnan is an Indian director of Hindi and Tamil movies. Since the early 1960s he has directed some 70 movies. He spent most of his career directing and producing movies with social and devotional themes. Most of his movies are melodramas....
who also directed her 100th film Nadhiyil Muthu. Karpagam was released in 1963.
Vijaya has starred in almost 400 films in all the South Indian languages, including 100 films each in Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
, Malayalam and Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
, half-a-dozen in Kannada, and one in Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
titled Oonche Log. Her co-stars in the Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
movie were Raaj Kumar
Raaj Kumar
Raaj Kumar , born Kulbushan Pandit was an Indian actor in Hindi movies. Raaj Kumar started out as sub-inspector of Mumbai police in the late 1940s before he turned to acting with the 1952 film Rangili...
and Feroz Khan
Feroz Khan
Feroz Khan was an Indian actor, film editor, producer and director in the Hindi film industry...
. She received many offers in Hindi
Hindi
Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi...
, but did not accept them as she was busy in the South.
Some of her critically acclaimed films include Karpagam, Selvam, Anarkali
Anarkali (1966 film)
Anarkali is a 1966 Malayalam romance film based on the historical love story between Prince Salim and Anarkali. Directed and produced by Kunchacko, the film was a direct adaptation of the 1953 Hindi film of the same name. The film stars Prem Nazir and K. R...
, Saraswathi Sabadham, Nenchirukkum Varai, Namma Veetu Theivam (the movie in which she first started depicting deities), Dheergasumangali (she first started playing a mother in this film), Idhayakamalam, Thangappathakkam, and Thirusoolam.
Filmography
K. R. Vijaya has starred in many films. Her first film was Karpagam in 1963, where she portrayed the title role, Karpagam. The movie went well and she was also praised for her role. Apart from films, she has also starred in two teleserials, Raja Rajeswari and Kudumbam, shown both in India and Sri Lanka.Television Serials
- Madisaar Maami(1994) (Sun TVSun TV (India)Sun TV is a regional Indian cable television station. It is the flagship channel of the Chennai-based Sun Network. It was founded and currently owned by Kalanidhi Maran. It was the first fully privately owned television channel in India when it emerged in 1992...
) - Kudumbam (1998) (Sun TVSun TV (India)Sun TV is a regional Indian cable television station. It is the flagship channel of the Chennai-based Sun Network. It was founded and currently owned by Kalanidhi Maran. It was the first fully privately owned television channel in India when it emerged in 1992...
) - Raja Rajeswari (2005) (Sun TVSun TV (India)Sun TV is a regional Indian cable television station. It is the flagship channel of the Chennai-based Sun Network. It was founded and currently owned by Kalanidhi Maran. It was the first fully privately owned television channel in India when it emerged in 1992...
) - Anandham (2006–2010) (Sun TVSun TV (India)Sun TV is a regional Indian cable television station. It is the flagship channel of the Chennai-based Sun Network. It was founded and currently owned by Kalanidhi Maran. It was the first fully privately owned television channel in India when it emerged in 1992...
)
Love Songs from K. R. Vijaya's Movies
- 1. Suriyan poyi chandran vanthaan amoiyaa - Subamukurtham – Jai Shankar
- 2. Happy Indru Mudhal Happy – Ooty Varai Uravu - Sivaji Ganesan
- 3. Antha Maappillai Kaathalithaan – Panam Padaithavan – MGR
- 4. Thannam Thaniyaaga Nee Vanthu - Sangamam - Gemini Ganesan
- 5. Nee Pogum Idam Ellaam – Server Sundaram – Muthuraman
- 6. Maaligai Enn Mannan Mayangum – Theerga Sumagali - Muthuraman
- 7. Thol Kandein Tholley Kandein – Idhaya Kamalam - Ravichandran
- 8. Kannan Varuvaan Kathai Solluvaan – Panchavarna Kili - Muthuraman
- 9. Enthan Uyir Kaathalan – Kalyaana Oorvalam - Nagesh
- 10. Sri Devi Varam Ketkiraal - ??? – Muthuraman
- 11. Unnai Paarka Veindum – Annapoorani – Muthuraman
- 12. Nee Ninaithaal Inerathillay – Nilavey Nee Saatchi – Jai Shankar
- 13. Mullai Malargalin Aradhanai – Roshakkaari – Ravichandran
- 14. Nilavu vanthu vaanathai – Thirudi – Jai Shankar
- 15. Ponnaa Poovaa – Vaayaadi – Jai Shankar
- 16. Villaketri Vaikiren – Soothatham – Jai Shankar
- 17. Tik Tik Tik Ithu Manathu Kaalam – Nalla Neyram – MGR
- 18. Unathu Vizhiyil Enathu Paarvai – Naan Aen Piranthein – MGR
- 19. Ippadithaan Irrukka Vendum Pomballey – Vivasaayee – MGR
- 20. Illaya Rani Munthaaney Sariyee – Orey Vaanam Orey Boomi – Richard (Hollywood Actor)
- 21. Pavakodiyilley Muthakkal – Panam Padaithavan – MGR
- 22. Engey Engey Engey Illam Pannukku Virunthu - ???? – Sivaji Ganesan
- 23. Pudhu Naadagathil- Ooty Varai Uravu - Sivaji Ganesan
- 24. Poo Maalayil ore malligai - Ooty Varai Uravu - Sivaji Ganesan
- 25. Ambigai Neyril Vanthaal – Idhu Endhan Deivam – Muthuraman
- 26. Anbu Mikka Maapillaikku – Engal Kula Deivam – Muthuraman
- 27. Oorellam Parku Vaithu - Kalyaana Oorvalam – Nagesh
- 28. Kurathi Vaadi Enn Koopi – Kurathi Magan – Gemini Ganesan
- 29. Paruthathi Konjam - Panam Padaithavan – MGR
- 30. Sabthavaram Punnagayil Kanden – Naadaga Ulagam – Mohan
- 31. Maalai Malar Pandhal Itta – Akkaa – Jai Ganesh
- 32. Ammamma Keiladi Thozhi – Karuppu Panam - Balaji
- 33. Kannil Kandathellam Kaatchiyaa – Pathanathil Bootham – Jai Sankar
- 34. Yaar Yaar Endru Ennavillai - Pathanathil Boodham – Jai Sankar
- 35. Andha Sivagaami Maganidam- Pattinathil Bootham- Jai Sankar
- 36. Poomaalayil Ore Malligai – Ooty Varai Uravu – Sivaji Ganesan
- 37. Thiru theril Varum Silaiyoh – Naan Vella Vaippein – Sivaji Ganesan
- 38. Ellorum Paattu Paadungal – Naan Vella Vaippein – Sivaji Ganesan
- 39. Sugam sugam adhu – Thangai – Sivaji Ganesan
- 40. Velli Mani Osaiyaaley – Iru Malargal – Sivaji Ganesan
- 41. Mannavanney azhalaamaa – Karpagam – Gemini Ganesan
- 42. Chithirai Maatham Powrnami Neram – Raaman Etthanai Raamanadi – Sivaji Ganesan
- 43. Ange Maalai Mayakkam Yaarukkaaga - Ooty Varai Uravu – Sivaji Ganesan
- 44. Kandein Kalyaana Penn Pondru Megam – Mayor Meenakshi – Jai Shankar
- 45. Selvargal Inge – Kannamma - Muthuraman
- 46. Thenna mara thoppukkulley – Kannamma - Muthuraman
- 47. Engengum Un Vannam – Kannamma - Muthuraman
- 48. Manam Padaichen Unnai - Kanthan Karunai - Sivakumar
- 49. Aaduvathu Vetri Mayil - Akkaa Thangai – Jai Shankar
- 50. Vinnukku Melaadai – Naanal - Muthuraman
- 51. Ennamma Singara Kannamma – Vivasaayee - MGR
- 52. Muthu Chippi Mella Mella thiranthu Varum – Raamu – Gemini Ganesan
- 53. Engey Neeyo Naanum Angey unnodu – Engalukkum Kaalam Varum – Sivaji Ganesan
- 54. Azhagan Muruganidam Aasai Vaithen – Panjavarna Kili - Muthuraman
- 55. Kannan Varum neiramithu – Kalyaana Oorvalam - Nagesh
- 56. Malargal Nanainthana paniyaale – Idhaya Kamalam - Ravichandran
- 57. Unnai Kaantha Kannum – Idhaya Kamalam – Ravichandran
- 58. thendralil Aadai pinna – Kanney Papa - Muthuraman
- 59. Patthu Siragaditha Chittu Kuruvi – Karuppu Panam - Balaji
- 60. Ampathullum Aasai Varum – Rishimoolam - Sivaji Ganesan
- 61. Hello My Dear Doctor – General Chakravarthy – Sivaji Ganesan
- 62. Andru Naan Kutraalathil Aasaiye Kulithiranthen – Kanney Papa - Muthuraman
- 63. Sugumaana Raagangalley – General Chakravarthy – Sivaji Ganesan
- 64. Malarkodhuthein Kaivendra – Trisoolam – Sivaji Ganesan
- 65. Thithippadhu – Thattungal Thirakka Padum - Manohar
- 66. Poo pol manathai thottuvittaai punnagayil - ??? - ???
- 67. pollaatha punsirippu – penney nee vaazhga - Jai Sanakar
- 68. Uyir Nee Unakkoru – penney nee vaazhga - Jai Sankar
- 69. Anbai Kurippathu Anna – Enna Mudalaali Sowkyamaa - Gemini Ganaesan
- 70. Ponna poo endru theer endru sollvanna – Nilavey Nee Saatchi – Jai Shankar
- 71. Nilavey Nee Saatchi – Nilavey Nee Saatchi – Jai Shankar
- 72. Silai eduthaal Intha – Server Sundaram - Muthuraman
- 73. Maalai Malar Pandhalitta Neyram – Akkaa – Jai Ganes
- 74. Manampadaithen unnai ninaipadharkuu- Kandan Karunai- Sivakumar
- 75. Velli Mani Osayille- Iru Malargal- sivaji ganesan