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Suryakantham

Suryakantham

Actor · Died December 18, 1994, aged 70 · Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India

Suryakantham (October 28, 1924 – December 18, 1994) was an Indian actress who worked predominantly in Telugu cinema. After early background dancer and uncredited bit parts in the late 1940s, she gained industry attention portraying the cruel sister-in-law Venkamma in the family drama *Samsaram* (1950). The role established her specialization in dominant mother-in-law, shrewish, and comedic character roles, which she expanded upon in the comedy *Pelli Chesi Choodu* (1952), the social drama *Thodi Kodallu* (1957), and as Hidimbi in the fantasy film *Mayabazar* (1957). Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, Suryakantham became a central character actress across mainstream cinema, most notably headlining the titular role in the comedy *Gundamma Katha* (1962). Her character credits during this period include the drama *Kula Gotralu* (1962), the social comedy *Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu* (1959), the drama *Mooga Manasulu* (1964), the action drama *Dasara Bullodu* (1971), and the fantasy comedy *Yamagola* (1977). In her later years, she transitioned into elder matriarchal roles, appearing in features such as *Gorintaku* (1979) and *Idem Pellam Baboi* (1990), with final screen appearances in *One by Two* (1993) and the supernatural crime comedy *Govindha Govindha* (1993).

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
October 28, 1924
Died
December 18, 1994 (aged 70)
From
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, India
Works as
Actor
Titles
6 on MovieCove · 84 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 27Up 58% in 30 days

What are Suryakantham's films like?

Across their 5 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
32%
Self
32%
Morality
24%
Power
7%
Survival
5%
Family bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 0 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 2

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

Gentle 0 · Charged 5 · Intense 0

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

Steady 4 · Shifting 1 · Whiplash 0

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

Straight-faced 3 · 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 3 · 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 4 · Engaged 1 · Full focus 0

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

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Melancholic
4
Hopeful
2
Romantic
2
Elegiac
1
Joyful
1
Other
1

How their films linger

Hopeful3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet1

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 Suryakantham's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 6 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

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

Filmography

84 credits, 6 with a MovieCove page.

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

    as Relangi Mavayya’s Grandmother (Photo)

  • One by Two (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

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

    as Bamma

  • Engal Swamy Ayyappan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Idem Pellam Baboi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

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

    as Kanthamma

  • Yamudiki Mogudu(1988)

    as Kali's grandmother

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films

  • Ummadi Mogudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Actor

  • Manchi Manasulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

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

    as Warden Kantamma

  • Sri Katna Leelalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

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

    as Bhujangam's wife

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

    as Hostel Warden

  • Pelli Choopulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Actor

  • Kalavaari Samsaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Konte Mogudu Penki Pellam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Chilipi Krishnudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    as Mrs. James

  • Gorantha Deepam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Actor

  • Yamagola(1977)

    as Seethamma

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Andala Ramudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Samalamma

  • Bala Mitrula Katha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Jeevana Tarangalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Actor

  • Koduku Kodalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Durgamma

  • Papam Pasivadu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Actor

  • Beedala Patlu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Kanthamma

  • Kalam Marindi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Srinivas' grandmother

  • Prema Nagar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Srimanthudu(1971)

    as Kaasulamma

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

  • Dasara Bullodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Actor

  • Dharma Daata (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Vijayapur Rani

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

    Actor

  • Ali Baba 40 Dongalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    as Sultana

  • Vidhi Vilasam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

  • Akka Chellelu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Actor

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

    as Chukkamma

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

    as Pesaratla Peramma

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

    as Manikyam

  • Niluvu Dopidi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1968)

    as Chukamma

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

    as Mallamma

  • Private Master (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    Actor

  • Ummadi Kutumbam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1967)

    as Gowri

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

    as Kasulamma

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Vivaha Bandham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Manikyamba

  • Doctor Chakravarthy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    as Suryakanthamma

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

    as Sundaramma

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Paruvu-Prathishtta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Durgamma

  • Chaduvukunna Ammayilu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    as Vardhanamma

  • Lava Kusa(1963)

    as Valmiki disciple's wife

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all films

  • Kula Gotralu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Jagadamba

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

    as Gundamma

  • Bhishma (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Dasaraju's Wife

  • Manchi Manasulu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Suryakanthamma

  • Aathma Bandhuvu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    as Widowed Daughter

  • Kalasi Unte Kaladu Sukham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Soubhagyam

  • Batasari (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Sundaramma

  • Velugu Needalu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1961)

    as Kanaka Durgamma

  • Banda Ramudu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    Actor

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

    Actor

  • Mangalya Balam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1959)

    as Kanthamma

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

    as Nancharamma

  • Mayabazar(1957)

    as Hidimbi

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

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

    Actor

  • Thodi Kodallu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1957)

    as Anasuya

  • Dongallo Dora(1957)

    Actor

  • Charana Daasi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1956)

    as Seshamma

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

    Actor

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

    as Meenakshi

  • Cherapakura Chedevu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1955)

    as Menaka's Mother

  • Chakrapani (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Chandraharam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1954)

    Actor

  • Poongothai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1953)

    as Srugaram

  • Pelli Chesi Choodu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1952)

    as Chukkalamma

  • Roopavathi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1951)

    Actor

  • Samsaram (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1950)

    as Venkamma

Career shape

Star power in the 42nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 82 titles from 1950 to 2013.

Most popular right now

Lava Kusa (1963)

Film career

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting82 of 82: 82 only acting, 0 with another role

By decade

1950s17 · acting1960s28 · acting1970s21 · acting1980s11 · acting1990s4 · acting2010s1 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it.

How do Suryakantham's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 91st percentile, the median of the 5 of 6 with a score; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 84th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

84thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

89thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

8thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 5 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th1

Shape of the crowd

2 of their 5 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Divisive1
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed1

Most divisive · actor

Srimanthudu (1971)

92nd percentile spread · 27% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Mayabazar (1957)

Midcredits 99th · 93% 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 Suryakantham work with?

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

Actors