Rushyendramani
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Rushyendramani (b: January 1, 1917 - d: August 17, 2002) was a famous drama and film actress and playback singer from South India
. She has more than 150 movies to her credit and has acted in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films in 1930s to 1970s.
on January 1, 1917.
She started her career on stage at the age of 7 years. She has joined Lakshmi Vilasa Nataka Sabha of Kommuri Pattabhi Ramaiah. She was trained under Kapilavai Ramanatha Sastry, Puvvula Ramatilakam and acted in Chintamani and Savitri dramas.
She has moved to the silver screen and acted as Satyabhama in Srikrishna Tulabaram produced by Rajarao Naidu in 1935. Since it is commercial failure, she returned home and again started acting in dramas. She joined the Rajarajeswari Natya Mandali of Kadaru Nagabhushanam
and Pasupuleti Kannamba and toured entire Andhra Pradesh. She earned accolades for her portrayal of Prabhavati in Rangoon Rowdi and Narada in Savitri.
Her husband is Javvadi RamaKrishna Rao Naidu - an accomplished musician. She accompanied him to Madras in 1939. Ramakrishna Rao worked as Music director in Tamil film Mathru Bhoomi.
He first film is Seeta Rama Jananam
in 1942. She has acted in Patni (1942) as Kannagi
based on the Tamil epic Shilappadikaram. The Kovalan character was played by K. S. Prakash Rao. With the success of this film, she reached pinnacle in the film world. She acted as Adilaxmi in Chenchu Lakshmi which is also successful. Subsequently she acted in Malliswari, Vipra Narayana, Maya Bazar, Jagadeka Veeruni Katha, Aggi Ramudu, Sri Krishna Satya, Panduranga Mahatyam and portrayed variety of characters.
She died on August 17, 2002 in Chennai
. She is survived by 2 daughters 1 son, grand children and great grand children.
South India
South India is the area encompassing India's states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu as well as the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry, occupying 19.31% of India's area...
. She has more than 150 movies to her credit and has acted in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films in 1930s to 1970s.
Early life
She was born in VijayawadaVijayawada
Vijayawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River and bounded by the Indrakiladri Hills on the West and the Budameru River on the North. The city is located in the Krishna District, about from the state capital Hyderabad.Vijayawada literally...
on January 1, 1917.
She started her career on stage at the age of 7 years. She has joined Lakshmi Vilasa Nataka Sabha of Kommuri Pattabhi Ramaiah. She was trained under Kapilavai Ramanatha Sastry, Puvvula Ramatilakam and acted in Chintamani and Savitri dramas.
She has moved to the silver screen and acted as Satyabhama in Srikrishna Tulabaram produced by Rajarao Naidu in 1935. Since it is commercial failure, she returned home and again started acting in dramas. She joined the Rajarajeswari Natya Mandali of Kadaru Nagabhushanam
Kadaru Nagabhushanam
Kadaru Nagabhushanam or K. B. Nagabhushanam was a Telugu and Tamil film director and producer in the 1940s to 1960s. He was the husband of Pasupuleti Kannamba. They established Rajarajeshwari Films and produced many mythological films starring Kannamba in the lead role including Harischandra...
and Pasupuleti Kannamba and toured entire Andhra Pradesh. She earned accolades for her portrayal of Prabhavati in Rangoon Rowdi and Narada in Savitri.
Her husband is Javvadi RamaKrishna Rao Naidu - an accomplished musician. She accompanied him to Madras in 1939. Ramakrishna Rao worked as Music director in Tamil film Mathru Bhoomi.
He first film is Seeta Rama Jananam
Seeta Rama Jananam
Seeta Rama Jananam is a 1944 Telugu film directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. This is a mile stone film for Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who acted for the first as Hero Rama. Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao debuted in this film as chorus singer and for a character role. Vedantam Raghavaiah was the...
in 1942. She has acted in Patni (1942) as Kannagi
Kannagi
Kannagi or , a legendary Tamil woman, is the central character of the South Indian epic Silapathikaram. Legend states that Kannagi took revenge on the King of Madurai, for a mistaken death penalty imposed on her husband Kovalan, by cursing the city with disaster.-The story:Kovalan, the son of a...
based on the Tamil epic Shilappadikaram. The Kovalan character was played by K. S. Prakash Rao. With the success of this film, she reached pinnacle in the film world. She acted as Adilaxmi in Chenchu Lakshmi which is also successful. Subsequently she acted in Malliswari, Vipra Narayana, Maya Bazar, Jagadeka Veeruni Katha, Aggi Ramudu, Sri Krishna Satya, Panduranga Mahatyam and portrayed variety of characters.
She died on August 17, 2002 in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
. She is survived by 2 daughters 1 son, grand children and great grand children.
Filmography
- Srikrishna Thulabhaaram (1935)
- PatniPatniPatni may refer to:* Patni , a Jain family name from India* Patni Jamat, a Muslim community in India* Patni Computer Systems, an information technology company...
(1942) .... Kannagi - Seeta Rama JananamSeeta Rama JananamSeeta Rama Jananam is a 1944 Telugu film directed by Ghantasala Balaramaiah. This is a mile stone film for Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who acted for the first as Hero Rama. Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao debuted in this film as chorus singer and for a character role. Vedantam Raghavaiah was the...
(1942) (actor and playback singer) - Chenchu LakshmiChenchu Lakshmi* Aananda Maaye * Adhigo Kanalera * Chettulekka Galava...
(1943) (actor and playback singer) - Dharmangada (1949)
- MalliswariMalliswari (1951 film)-Soundtrack:There are 15 songs in Malliswari.-External links:* * * *...
(1951) .... Nagamma - Sri Kalahastiswara MahatyamSri Kalahastiswara MahatyamKalahasti Mahatyam or Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam is a 1954 Telugu film directed by H. L. N. Simha starring Kannada Kantheerava Rajkumar....
(1954) - Vipranarayana (1954)
- MissammaMissamma*Aduvari matalaku ardhale verule - A. M. Rajah*Baalanura Madana - P. Susheela*Brindavanamadi andaridi Govindudandari vade - A. M. Rajah*Dharmam Cheyyi Babu - Relangi*Ee NavaNavabhuyudaya*Kaavaalante Isthaale - A. M. Rajah...
(1955) .... Gopalam's wife - Maya Bazaar (1957/I) .... Subhadra (actor and playback singer)
- Maya Bazaar (1957/II) .... Subhadra (actor and playback singer)
- Panduranga MahatyamPanduranga Mahatyam (film)Panduranga Mahatyam is a 1957 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and starring N. T. Rama Rao playing the role of Pundarika. The Lyrics written by Samudrala Ramanujacharya are excellent...
(1957) .... Laxmi - Chenchu LakshmiChenchu Lakshmi* Aananda Maaye * Adhigo Kanalera * Chettulekka Galava...
(1958/I) - Deepavali (1960) .... Devas mother Aditi
- Sri Venkateswara MahatyamSri Venkateswara MahatyamSri Venkateswara Mahatyam is a 1960 Magnum opus Telugu Musical film produced and directed by P. Pullaiah and starring N. T. Rama Rao. The story is based on the story of Lord Venkateswara .-The Story:Evil forces dominates the world...
(1960) .... Dhaaranidevi - Jagadeka Veeruni KathaJagadeka Veeruni KathaJagadeka Veeruni Katha is a 1961 Telugu Drama film directed and produced by Kadiri Venkata Reddy under the banner of Vijaya Pictures. It is subsequently dubbed into Tamil language entitled Jagathala Prathapan and Kannada, Bengali, Oriya and Hindi languages.It is a Musical film with music score...
(1961) .... Maharani - Gulebakavali KathaGulebakavali KathaFor information on the nocturnal flower Gul-e-Bakavali, refer Epiphyllum oxypetalum.Gulebakavali Katha is a 1962 Telugu fantasy film directed by Kamalakara Kameswara Rao and produced by N. T. Rama Rao...
(1962) - Gundamma KathaGundamma KathaGundamma Katha is a 1962 Telugu film produced by famous producer duo B. Nagi Reddy and Chakrapani starring mainly S. V. Ranga Rao, N. T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Suryakantham, Jamuna Ramanarao, Savitri, Ramana Reddy, Rajanala Kaleswara Rao, Chaya Devi, L. Vijayalakshmi and Haranath...
(1962) - Palattu KomanPalattu KomanPalattu Koman is a Malayalam film made inIndia in 1962. The story of the film is based on the life of Palattu Koman, a pioneer of the Indian martial art form Kalaripayattu. The film was directed by Kunchacko and produced by Geetha Salam . Sathyan, S. P. Pillai, Rushyendramani and Bahadoor were in...
(1962) - Sri Krishnarjuna YudhamSri Krishnarjuna YudhamSri Krishnarjuna Yudham is a 1962 film in Telugu and Tamil languages directed by Kadiri Venkata Reddy. It stars N. T...
(1963) .... Wife of Gaya - NavarathriNavarathri (film)Navarathri is a 1966 Telugu Drama film directed by Tatineni Rama Rao and starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao and Savitri. It is produced by Anumolu Venkata Subba Rao of Prasad Art Pictures. It is remake of 1964 Tamil film with same title starring Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. The story is written by A. P...
(1966) ... Brothel house Head - Shri KrishnavataramShri KrishnavataramShri Krishnavataram is a 1967 Telugu film directed by Kamalakara Kameshwara Rao. The magnum opus mythological film is based on Hindu epics Mahabharata and Bhagavata Purana covering major life events of Lord Krishna.-The story:...
(1967/I) - Bhootayyana Maga AyyuBhootayyana Maga AyyuBhootayyana Maga Ayyu is a 1974 Kannada film, which is deemed to be a landmark in Kannada cinema. The movie gave a boost to the staggering career of Vishnuvardhan, who went on to become one of the most popular actors in the Kannada...
(1974) - Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami CharitraShrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami CharitraShrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra is a 1984 Telugu Biographical film acted and directed by N. T. Rama Rao and produced by Ramakrishna Cine Studios...
(1984) - Sri Shirdi Saibaba MahathyamSri Shirdi Saibaba MahathyamSri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam is a 1986 Telugu Biographical film directed by K. Vasu. It is based on the life of Bhagwan Shirdi Sai Baba, who has preached and practiced Religious humanism. Vijayachander portrayed the role of Baba....
(1986)