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Jamuna

Actor · Died January 27, 2023, aged 86 · Hampi, Karnataka, India

Jamuna (August 30, 1936 – January 27, 2023) was an Indian actress and politician who worked predominantly in Telugu cinema, alongside appearances in Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films. Raised in Duggirala, Andhra Pradesh, she began stage acting as a child before making her feature screen debut in the drama *Puttillu* (1952). She achieved mainstream recognition in the mid-1950s with the romantic comedy *Missamma* (1955) and the drama *Donga Ramudu* (1955). Over the 1950s and 1960s, she established herself as a prominent leading actress, starring in the comedy *Gundamma Katha* (1962), the mythological film *Sri Krishna Tulabharam* (1966), and the drama *Mooga Manasulu* (1964). Jamuna also worked in Hindi cinema, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress for the romantic drama *Milan* (1967). In South Indian cinema, she headlined titles including the family drama *Pandanti Kapuram* (1972) and mythological features such as *Yashoda Krishna* (1975). In her later career, she transitioned into character roles in films such as *Eenadu* (1982) and *Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey* (1983), before making a final screen appearance in the drama *Annapurnamma Gari Manavadu* (2021). Beyond film, she served as a Member of Parliament in the Lok Sabha representing Rajahmundry.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
August 30, 1936
Died
January 27, 2023 (aged 86)
From
Hampi, Karnataka, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
9 on MovieCove · 73 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 38 days to Oct 27Down 25% in 30 days

What are Jamuna's films like?

Across their 8 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 54th percentile
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 76th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
48%
Self
26%
Society
11%
Morality
8%
Power
4%
Survival
4%
Family bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 4 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 6 · Intense 1

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 5 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 0

Slow burn: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their slow burn movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

4 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 3 of 4 analyzed roles.

Ally
3 of 4
Mentor
1 of 4

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
4
Warm
3
Tense
3
Romantic
3
Bittersweet
2
Other
5

How their films linger

Bittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Jamuna's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 6 of their 9 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jamuna's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted.

Filmography

73 credits, 9 with a MovieCove page.

  • Annapurnamma Gari Manavadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    Actor

  • Kafan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Agnee(1988)

    as Roopa

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Lady Tarzan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Rani / Lady Tarzan

  • Yaadgaar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Eenadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Bangaru Koduku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Mama Allulla Saval (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Guru Sarvabhouma Sri Raghavendra Karune (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Kaksha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Katakatala Rudrayya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Sri Rama Pattabhishekam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Mandodari

  • Akbar Saleem Anarkali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Jodha

  • Sati Savitri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Vijaya

  • Kurukshetram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Draupadhi

  • Seetha Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Kaikeyi

  • Yashoda Krishna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Yashoda

  • Anbu Sagodharargal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Rani Malini Devi / Kamala

  • Pandanti Kapuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Rani Malini Devi/Savitha

  • Tahsildar Gari Ammayi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    as Madhumathi

  • Sakshatkara(1971)

    as Uma

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Srimanthudu(1971)

    as Radha

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Mattilo Manikyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Maro Prapancham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Bharata Maata

  • Ekaveera (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Meenakshi

  • Mooga Nomu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1969)

    as Gauri

  • Chinnari Papalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    Actor

  • Ramu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Lakshmi

  • Milan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Gauri

  • Chadarangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Sri Krishna Tulabharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Navaratri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Palnati Yudham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    Actor

  • Letha Manasulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1966)

    as Satya Bhama

  • Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Sathyabama@Bama

  • Mangamma Sapatham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Mangamma

  • Dorikithe Dongalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1965)

    as Latha / Madhavi

  • Rishte Naahte(1965)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Ramudu Bheemudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Leela

  • Mooga Manasulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Manchi Manishi(1964)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Pooja Phalamu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Actor

  • Hamrahi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Sharda

  • Gundamma Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Saroja

  • Gulebakavali Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Yuktimati

  • Padandi Munduku (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Sarala

  • Manithan Maravillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Marutha Nattu Veeran (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Princess Rathna

  • Nitchaya Thamboolam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    Actor

  • Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Sundari

  • Illarikam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Nalla Theerpu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

  • Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Leela

  • Pelli Naati Pramanalu(1958)

    as Rukmini

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Kadan Vaangi Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    Actor

  • Bhookailas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Mandodari

  • Bhookailasa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1958)

    as Mandodari

  • Vinayaka Chavithi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Thangamalai Ragasiyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Bhagyarekha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Lakshmi

  • Miss Mary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    Actor

  • Dongallo Dora(1957)

    Actor

  • Chintamani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Radha

  • Tenali Raman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Kamala

  • Tenali Ramakrishna(1956)

    as Kamala

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • Santosham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Sarasa

  • Donga Ramudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Lakshmi

  • Bangaru Papa(1954)

    as Santha

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Missamma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Sita

  • Vaddante Dabbu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    as Rekha

  • Iran Ki Ek Raat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1949)

    Actor

  • Ameeree (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1945)

    as Anu

Career shape

A full career of 71 titles from 1945 to 2021.

Most popular right now

Bangaru Papa (1954)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting71 of 71: 71 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score58th

By decade

1940s2 · acting1950s20 · acting1960s24 · acting1970s14 · acting1980s9 · acting1990s1 · acting2020s1 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Jamuna's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 56th percentile, the median of the 8 of 9 with a score; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 56th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

3rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 8 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

4 of their 8 titles are Divisive.

  • Divisive4
  • Cult Classic2
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

Manchi Manishi (1964)

98th percentile spread · 46% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Sakshatkara (1971)

Midcredits 93rd · 83% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Jamuna work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jamuna's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Akkineni Nageswara Rao shares the most, 4.

Directors

Actors