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Jaya Prada

Jaya Prada

Actor · Born April 3, 1962 (64) · Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India

Jaya Prada (born 3 April 1962) is an Indian film actress and politician. She was one of the iconic and influential actresses in both south and hindi film industry in late 70's, 80's and early 90's. Jaya Prada is the recipient of three Filmfare Awards South and has starred in many Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, Bengali and Marathi films. She left the film industry at the peak of her career, as she joined the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in 1994 and entered politics. She was a Member of Parliament (MP) from Rampur from 2004 to 2014. She has been considered by many as the most beautiful face to grace Indian cinema, courtesy the reticent cinematic maestro Satyajit Ray who called her "the most beautiful face on the Indian screen".

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Born
April 3, 1962 (64)
From
Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
12 on MovieCove · 151 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 20% in 30 days

What are Jaya Prada's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Drama7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 53rd percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 29th percentile
: browse their Action 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
Morality
37%
Bonds
27%
Survival
14%
Power
10%
Self
4%
Ideas
4%
Society
3%
Romantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice5 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds4 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeClass3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception3 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 3 · Serious 4 · Dark 5

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 6 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 3

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

Gentle 0 · Charged 6 · Intense 6

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

Steady 1 · Shifting 10 · Whiplash 1

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

Straight-faced 9 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 0

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

Casual 4 · Engaged 8 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 2 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 7

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

Resolved 12 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

8 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 3 of 8 analyzed roles.

Hero
3 of 8
Ally
3 of 8
Herald
1 of 8
Shapeshifter
1 of 8
Show the 8 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
10
Tense
7
Romantic
5
Thrilling
3
Bittersweet
3
Other
6

How their films linger

Bittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet6
  • Ambiguous3

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 Jaya Prada's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 10 of their 12 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jaya Prada's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

151 credits, 12 with a MovieCove page; 5 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Ramachandra Boss & Co (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Salma

  • Suvarna Sundari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Vishalakshi

  • Badhai Ho Beti Huee Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Chief Minister

  • Sharabha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Parvathamma

  • Aatwaja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Actor

  • Keni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Indira

  • Uyire Uyire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Producer

  • Rajjo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Jankidevi

  • Kraanthiveera Sangolli Raayanna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Kittur Rani Chennamma

  • Pranayam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Grace

  • The Desire: A Journey of a Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Goutami's Mother

  • Sesh Sanghat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Dasavatharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Ranjitha Singh

  • Ee Bandhana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Nandini

  • Maharadhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Chamundeshwari

  • Deha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Sandhya Joshi

  • Sarhad Paar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Actor

  • Tathastu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Dr. Nita

  • Khakee (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Jaya Srivastav

  • Devadoothan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Angelina Ignatius (Aleena)

  • Sammakka Sarakka (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Shabdavedhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • Kohram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Amrita Sodi

  • Habba (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Vishnu's wife

  • Loh Purush (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Zulm-O-Sitam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Swami Vivekananda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Court dancer

  • Aami Sei Meye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Jeevan Yudh (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • Lav Kush (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Sita

  • Pellala Rajyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Himapatha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Veer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Paappi Devataa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Rosie

  • Maidan-E-Jung (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Laxmi (Karan's Babhi)

  • Chauraha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Veerta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Shalu

  • Dhartiputra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Jeeva

  • Khal-Naaikaa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Jaya R. Kapoor

  • Kundan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Ezhai Jaadhi(1993)

    as Thilakavathi

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Insaniyat Ke Devta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Paro

  • Tyagi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Aathma Bandhana (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Maa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Mamta (as Jaya Prada)

  • Indrajeet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Shanti Devi

  • Farishtay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Sheela

  • Sapnon Ka Mandir (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Actor

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

    as Sudha Chandar

  • Zakhmi Zameen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Radha

  • Aaj Ka Arjun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Gauri

  • Justice Rudramadevi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Girija Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Girija

  • Kanoon Ki Zanjeer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Nyay Anyay(1990)

    as Advoate Rama Khanna

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Shehzaade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Gauri Shrivastav

  • Jaadugar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Meena

  • Elaan-E-Jung (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Souten Ki Beti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Rukmini S. Verma

  • Paraya Ghar(1989)

    as Asha

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Majboor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Hum Bhi Insaan Hain (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Main Tera Dushman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Jaya Srivastav

  • Atha Mechina Alludu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Gangaa Jamunaa Saraswathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Saraswathi

  • Ganga Tere Desh Mein (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Dr. Asha

  • Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Sita

  • Mardon Wali Baat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Kaliyuga Karnudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Samsaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Padmavathi

  • Vishwanatha Nayakudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Kalavathi

  • Sindoor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Laxmi Choudhary

  • Insaaf Kaun Karega (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Jyoti / Sitara

  • Majaal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Sandhya

  • Aulad (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Yashoda

  • Pyar Ke Do Pal(1986)

    as Geeta Choudhary

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Muddat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Bharati Singh

  • Aakhree Raasta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Mary D. D'Costa

  • Veta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Singhasan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Alaknanda

  • Simhasanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Princess Alakananda Devi

  • Swarag Se Sunder (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Laxmi Choudhury

  • Tandra Paparayudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Sur Sangam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Iniyum Kadha Thudarum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Nirmala 'Nimmi' Menon

  • Zabardast (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Mala Sehgal

  • Pataal Bhairavi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Haqeeqat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Hoshiyar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Sanjog(1985)

    as Yashoda / Asha

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

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

    as Anu

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

    as Meena

  • Naya Kadam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

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

    as Sita

  • Dharm Aur Qanoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Maqsad(1984)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Mera Faisla (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

  • Tohfa(1984)

    as Janki

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Tandava Krishnudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Vani

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Paapi Pet Ka Sawaal Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Radha

  • Sampoorna Premayanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Prema

  • Main Awara Hoon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Mawaali(1983)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Qayamat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Puli Bebbuli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Sagara Sangamam(1983)

    as Madhavi

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Siripuram Monagadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Adavi Simhalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Lalita

  • Mundhadugu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Rani

  • Kaviratna Kalidasa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Vidhya dhare

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

    as Geeta Sanghvi

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

    as Padma

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

    as Janaki

  • Swayamvaram(1982)

    as Priya

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dil-E-Nadaan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Asha

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

    Actor

  • Prema Mandiram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Madhura Ranjani

  • 47 Natkal(1981)

    as Vaishali

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Rahasya Gudachari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Lalita

  • Ooriki Monagadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Rekha

  • Jathagadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Sita Ramulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Sita

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

    as Jaya

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

    as Vijay's Girlfriend

  • Kottapeta Rowdy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Circus Ramudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Jaya

  • Bhale Krishnudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Ratti

  • Yedanthasthula Meda (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Special appearance

  • Lok Parlok (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Mande Gundelu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Latha

  • Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Goddess Padmavathi

  • Kotta Alludu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Huliya Halina Mevu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Poovi

  • Ninaithale Inikkum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Sona

  • Sargam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Yugapurushudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Latha

  • Yamagola(1977)

    as Savithri

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Chanakya Chandragupta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Aasa

  • Sanaadi Appanna (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Basanthi

  • Adavi Ramudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Padma

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

    as Uttara

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

    as Seetha

  • Siri Siri Muvva (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Hyna

  • Raju Vedale (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Anthuleni Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Saritha

  • Manmadha Leelai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    as Kannagi

  • Sri Rajeshwari Vilas Coffee Club (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Fauzi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Jai Hind Jai Sindh: A Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 57th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 150 titles, 148 of them dated from 1976 to 2023; peak year 2008.

Highest rated

Sagara Sangamam (1983)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

47 Natkal (1981)

Film career

19762023

Peak 2008 · steadily prominent in film for years. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 2004Screen debut· Khakee

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting149 of 150: 149 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score49thProducing1 of 150: 1 only producing, 0 with another role

By decade

1970s19 · acting1980s75 · acting1990s32 · acting2000s11 · acting2010s8 · 7 acting · 1 crew2020s3 · 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 Jaya Prada's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 45th percentile, the median of all 12; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 38th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

38thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

55thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

10thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 12 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up2
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 12 titles are Cult Classics.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Divisive3
  • Cult Classic6
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

Nyay Anyay (1990)

97th percentile spread · 40% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Sagara Sangamam (1983)

Midcredits 99th · 95% liked

Reviewers score the acting 71/100 in their films, across 4 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 43. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

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 Jaya Prada work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jaya Prada's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Jeetendra shares the most, 5.

Directors

Actors

Composers

Producers