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Jayasudha

Jayasudha

Actor · Born December 17, 1958 (67) · Madras, Tamil Nadu, India

Sujatha Nidudavolu (born December 1, 1958), known professionally as Jayasudha, is an Indian actress and politician who works predominantly in Telugu and Tamil cinema. She began her film career as a child actor in *Pandanti Kapuram* (1972) before transitioning to leading roles with *Arangetram* (1973), *Nomu* (1974), and the romantic drama *Apoorva Raagangal* (1975). Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, she established herself in mainstream commercial cinema, starring in features such as *Soggadu* (1975), the action film *Adavi Ramudu* (1977), *Idi Katha Kaadu* (1979), and the musical romantic drama *Premabhishekam* (1981). For her leading performances, she received seven Filmfare Awards South and eight Nandi Awards, including wins for *Jyothi* (1976), *Aame Katha* (1977), and *Meghasandesam* (1982). Beginning in the late 1990s, Jayasudha shifted into supporting and character roles, appearing in the comedy *Money* (1993), the drama *Anthimanthaarai* (1996), and the Hindi drama *Sooryavansham* (1999). Over the subsequent decades, she played matriarchal figures across Telugu and Tamil productions, including the romantic drama *Alaipayuthey* (2000), *Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi* (2003), *Bommarillu* (2006), *Kotha Bangaru Lokam* (2008), *Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu* (2013), and *Shatamanam Bhavati* (2017). Her later feature credits include *Chekka Chivantha Vaanam* (2018), the family drama *Varisu* (2023), *Bhairavam* (2025), and *I'm Game* (2026).

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Born
December 17, 1958 (67)
From
Madras, Tamil Nadu, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
18 on MovieCove · 160 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 14% in 30 days

What are Jayasudha's films like?

Across their 14 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama6 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 78th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 47th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy3 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
47%
Morality
20%
Self
15%
Society
9%
Survival
7%
Power
2%
Family bonds9 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSurvival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeMarriage2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 9 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 1

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

Gentle 3 · Charged 8 · Intense 3

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

Steady 9 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 6 · Some laughs 6 · Funny 2

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

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 10 · 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 8 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 13 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 3
Mentor
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
8
Melancholic
7
Romantic
5
Hopeful
4
Joyful
3
Other
9

How their films linger

Hopeful7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy8
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous1

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 Jayasudha's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 14 of their 18 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Jayasudha'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

160 credits, 18 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • I'm Game(2026)

    as Mercy John

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Bhairavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as Nagarathnamma

  • Miss Shetty Mr Polishetty(2023)

    as Anvitha's Mother

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Malli Pelli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    as Narendra's Mother

  • Custody(2023)

    as Judge

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Varisu(2023)

    as Sudha Rajendran

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Pratibimbalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Ruler (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Sarojini Naidu

  • Maharshi(2019)

    as Rishi's Mother

    Midcredits score: 85th percentile of all films

  • Chekka Chivantha Vaanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as Lakshmi Senapathi

  • Srinivasa Kalyanam(2018)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Ka..Ka..Ka.. Aabathin Arikuri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Shatamanam Bhavati (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Janakamma

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

    as Pranitha's Mother

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

    as Seenu's Mother

  • Lion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Actor

  • Govindudu Andarivaadele (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Baby

  • Rabhasa (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Karthik's mother

  • Rowdy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Lakshmi

  • Yevadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Dr. Shailaja

  • Ramayya Vastavayya(2013)

    as Annapournamma

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Saavitri

  • Sarocharu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Sandhya's mom

  • Adhinayakudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Daruvu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Parvathamma, Ravindra's Mother

  • Lucky(2012)

    Actor

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

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

    Actor

  • It's My Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Vandhana's Mother

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

    as Janaki

  • Parama Veera Chakra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • Raju Maharaju (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • Bangaru Babu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Ravindra's Mother

  • Billa(2009)

    as Janaki

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Kotha Bangaru Lokam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Balu's Mother

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

    as Dr.Seema

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

    as Yashoda (Cameo Appearance)

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

    as Kanakadurga

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

    as Jagan's mother

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

    Actor

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

    as Sivakasi's mother

  • Thayiya Madilu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    as Siddhu's Mother

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

    as Raghava's mother

  • Balu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Vishnu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Appudappudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Actor

  • Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Lakshmi

  • Thavasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Thavasi’s Wife

  • Ishtam(2001)

    as Sreedevi

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Seetha

  • Alai Payuthey(2000)

    as Mrs. Selvaraj

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Hands Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

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

    as Shiva's mother

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

    as Sharda

  • English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Neti Gandhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Kante Koothurne Kanu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Aahaa..! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Rajeswari

  • Paape Naa Pranam(1998)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Pattukondi Chuddam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Babyakka

  • Anthimanthaarai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Thangam

  • Deyyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Sindhu

  • Akka! Bagunnava? (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    as Shanthi / Jyothi

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

    as Vijaya

  • Super Police (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Journalist Renuka

  • Bangaru Kutumbam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Savitri

  • Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Ranganayaki

  • Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Sridevi

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

    as Uma

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

    as Rajalakshmi

  • Bava Bavamaridi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Janaki

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

    as Vijaya

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

    as Vijayalakshmi

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

    Actor

  • Swathi Chinukulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Ontari Poratam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Raja Rajeswari Devi

  • Simha Swapnam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Brahma Puthrudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Aatma Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Rao Gari Illu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Jaya

  • Garjinchina Ganga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Kirayi Dada(1987)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Srimathi Oka Bahumathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Uma

  • Gandhinagar Rendava Veedhi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Sharada Teacher

  • Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    as Mallamma

  • Nee Thanda Kanike (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • Edadugula Bandham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Sarala

  • Bharyabhartala Bandham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Archana

  • Nyayam Meere Cheppali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Kranti

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

    Actor

  • Bobbili Brahmanna(1984)

    as Kasturi

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Iddaru Dongalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Actor

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

    as Sridevi

  • Amayakudu Kadhu Asadhyudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

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

    as Neeli

  • Oorantha Sankranthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Durga

  • Illali Korikalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

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

    as Ravindra Babu's wife

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

    as Lakshmi

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

    Actor

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

    as Jayanthi

  • Gaja Donga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Actor

  • Prema Tarangalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Dancer

  • Gopala Rao Gari Ammayi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

  • Pilla Zamindar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    as Chitti

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

    as Sudha

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

    as Jaya

  • Pattaakathi Bairavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

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

    as Varalakshmi

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

    as Goddess Lakshmi

  • Idi Katha Kaadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • Intinti Ramayanam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

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

    as Kamini

  • Driver Ramudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    as Chukkamma

  • Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi(1979)

    as Lilly

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Bangaru Chellelu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Actor

  • KD No:1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Pranam Khareedu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Seetha

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

    Actor

  • Vichitra Jeevitham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Ganga

  • Vaazhkai Alaigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Kaliyuga Sthree (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Aame Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Amara Deepam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Parvathi

  • Flowing Against (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    as Manga

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

    as Chilakama

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

    as Usha G. Shastri

  • Siva Thaandavam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Actor

  • Devudu Chesina Bommalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Athirshtam Azhaikkirathu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Mohiniyattom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Actor

  • Soggadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Saroja

  • Raasaleela (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Thiruvonam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Apoorva Raagangal(1975)

    as Ranjini

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Pattikkaattu Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Melnaattu Marumagal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    as Sudha

  • Aayirathil Oruthi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Actor

  • Nomu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Lata

  • Naan Avanillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Actor

  • Vellikizhamai Viratham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Jaya

  • Kula Gowravam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Radha

  • Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Baghdad Perazhagi(1973)

    as Shakila

  • Bharatha Vilas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Mohini

  • Arangetram(1973)

    as Devi

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

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

    as Santhi

Career shape

Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 159 titles from 1972 to 2026; peak year 2015.

Biggest box office

Alai Payuthey (2000)

$350M worldwide

Highest rated

Alai Payuthey (2000)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Paape Naa Pranam (1998)

Film career

19722026

Peak 2015 · 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.

  • 1999Screen debut· Sooryavansham
  • 2014Career best· Yevadu

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting159 of 159: 159 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score66th

By decade

1970s45 · acting1980s36 · acting1990s24 · acting2000s25 · acting2010s22 · acting2020s7 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 0% of 13 roles
9914

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. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Jayasudha's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 58th percentile, the median of the 17 of 18 with a score; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 54th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

71stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

31stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Midcredits score across 17 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th5
  • Below 25th1

Shape of the crowd

6 of their 17 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved3
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed6

Most divisive · actor

Varisu (2023)

97th percentile spread · 24% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Alai Payuthey (2000)

Midcredits 99th · 92% liked

Reviewers score the acting 75/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 81, detractors 36. 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 Jayasudha work with?

People who share at least 2 of Jayasudha's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Prakash Raj shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers

Producers