C. Lakshmi Rajyam
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C. Lakshmi Rajyam or shortly Lakshmirajyam (Telugu
: లక్ష్మీరాజ్యం) (b: 1922 - d: 1987) is a famous South Indian film and drama actress and film producer in 1930s to 1970s.
She is native of Owk
. She learned music from her uncle Narasimham and Harikatha
exposition from Saluri Rajeshwara Rao at an young age. She joined the drama company of Puvvula Suri Babu
along with her uncle Venkata Ramaiah. She played Nalini in Tulabaram, Chitra in Chintamani plays and earned fame. Her contemporaries are Pulipati Venkateswarlu and Puvvula Ramatilakam.
She started her film career as a child artist in Sri Krishna Leelalu
(1934) and later acted in about 35 films mostly of Telugu language. She became famous actress after playing the role of second heroine in Illalu
(1940) directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.
She married K. Sridhar Rao and established Rajyam Pictures in 1951. They produced about 11 films including Daasi
(1952), Krishna Leelalu (1959), Harischandra (1960), Narthanasala (1963), Shakuntala (1966) and Govula Gopanna (1968), Rangeli Raja (1971). He is expired on 29 July 2006 in Chennai
.
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
: లక్ష్మీరాజ్యం) (b: 1922 - d: 1987) is a famous South Indian film and drama actress and film producer in 1930s to 1970s.
She is native of Owk
Owk
Owk or Avuku is a mandal in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India.-Geography:Owk is located at . It has an average elevation of 194 meters . Owk is famous for one of the largest caves called Belum caves. Here we can find famous temple of Lord Chennakeshava, belongs to the Great Sri Krishna Deva...
. She learned music from her uncle Narasimham and Harikatha
Harikatha
Harikatha , otherwise called Katha Kalakshepa is a form of Hindu religious discourse, also known as Katha storytelling format, in which the story teller explores a religious theme, usually the life of a saint or a story from an Indian epic.Harikatha is a composite art form composed of story...
exposition from Saluri Rajeshwara Rao at an young age. She joined the drama company of Puvvula Suri Babu
Puvvula Suri Babu
P. Suri Babu or Puvvula Suri Babu was an Indian actor and singer on stage and cinema. He had a peculiar bold voice and was called Kanchu Kantham Suri Babu.-Early life:...
along with her uncle Venkata Ramaiah. She played Nalini in Tulabaram, Chitra in Chintamani plays and earned fame. Her contemporaries are Pulipati Venkateswarlu and Puvvula Ramatilakam.
She started her film career as a child artist in Sri Krishna Leelalu
Sri Krishna Leelalu
Sri Krishna Leelalu is a 1935 Telugu film. Famous music director Saluri Rajeswara Rao played the role of Bala Krishna.-The story:...
(1934) and later acted in about 35 films mostly of Telugu language. She became famous actress after playing the role of second heroine in Illalu
Illalu
Illalu is a 1940 Telugu Drama film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.-The Plot:Murthy is married to Indira and they live happily. Subsequently he falls in love with Leela , an educated and sophisticated lady. He brings her home as his second wife, making Indira unhappy...
(1940) directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.
She married K. Sridhar Rao and established Rajyam Pictures in 1951. They produced about 11 films including Daasi
Daasi
Daasi is an award-winning Telugu drama film written and directed by B. Narsing Rao starring Archana as Daasi Kamalakshi.-The plot:The story is of Kamalakshi , a "bonded" woman in British India. She has been sold by her family for money to be the servant of a wealthy couple. She is expected to do...
(1952), Krishna Leelalu (1959), Harischandra (1960), Narthanasala (1963), Shakuntala (1966) and Govula Gopanna (1968), Rangeli Raja (1971). He is expired on 29 July 2006 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...
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Filmography
- Shri Krishna Leelalu (1935) as Radha
- Srikrishna Thulabhaaram (1935)
- Sasirekha Parinayam (1936)
- AmmaAmma (film)Amma is a 1949 Sri Lankan film directed by Sirisena Wimalaweera. It was adapted from one of his plays that bore the same name. The cast included Eddie Junior, Pearl Vasudevi, D. R. Nanayakkara and N. R. Dias and was filmed at the Neptune Studio in Madras....
(1939) - IllaluIllaluIllalu is a 1940 Telugu Drama film directed by Gudavalli Ramabrahmam.-The Plot:Murthy is married to Indira and they live happily. Subsequently he falls in love with Leela , an educated and sophisticated lady. He brings her home as his second wife, making Indira unhappy...
(1940) - ApavaduApavadu-The plot:Prakash is a revenue inspector happily lives with his wife Kamala, sister Kantham and son Kittu. Venkaiah and his wife Anasuya are their neighbours. Prakash has a friend Kamaraju. Anasuya has a crush on Kamaraju, but he refuses her advances. Anasuya plots a revenge with the help of a...
(1941) - PanthulammaPanthulammaPanthulamma or Pantulamma is a 1977 Telugu Drama film directed by Singeetam Srinivasa Rao. The film won Nandi Award for Best Music direction for Rajan-Nagendra and Lyricist for Veturi Sundararama Murthy and also Laksmi for best actress.-Cast:* Ranganath * Lakshmi * Deepa* Sarath...
(1943) - Mangalsutram (1946)
- Narada Naradi (1946)
- TyagayyaTyagayya (1946 film)Tyagayya is a 1946 film considered as masterpiece produced and directed by Chittor V. Nagaiah It is a soul stirring film about the truly extraordinary life of Saint Thyagaraja....
(1946) - DrohiDrohiDrohi has appeared as the title of several films.* Drohi , Telugu film by L. V. Prasad* Drohi , 1970 Telugu film directed by K. Bapaiah.* Drohi , Hindi film by Ram Gopal Varma...
(1948) .... Seeta - Paramanandayya Shishyula KathaParamanandayya Shishyula KathaParamanandayya Shishyula Katha is a 1966 Telugu Comedy film directed by C. Pullayya. The story is written by Vempati Sadasivabrahmam.-The plot:...
(1950) .... Leelavathi - Samsaram (1950) .... Manjula
- Agni Pareeksha (1951) .... Sushila
- Akasharaju (1951)
- Mayalamari (1951)
- Mayapilla (1951)
- DaasiDaasiDaasi is an award-winning Telugu drama film written and directed by B. Narsing Rao starring Archana as Daasi Kamalakshi.-The plot:The story is of Kamalakshi , a "bonded" woman in British India. She has been sold by her family for money to be the servant of a wealthy couple. She is expected to do...
(1952) (actor and producer) - Praja Seva (1952)
- Raju PedaRaju PedaRaju Peda or Rajoo Peda is a 1954 Telugu film produced and directed by B. A. Subba Rao. It is a remake of The Prince and the Pauper....
(1954) - Ettuku Pai Ettu (1958)
- Krishna Leelalu (1959) (actor and producer)
- Harishchandra (1960) (actor and producer)
- Vimala (1960)
- Narthanasala (1963) (actor and producer)
- Iruvar Ullam (1963)
- ShakuntalaShakuntalaIn Hindu mythology Shakuntala is the wife of Dushyanta and the mother of Emperor Bharata. Her story is told in the Mahabharata and dramatized by Kalidasa in his play Abhijñānaśākuntalam .-Etymology:Rishi Kanva found her in forest as a baby surrounded by Shakunta birds...
(1966) (actor and producer) - Govula Gopanna (1968) (actor and producer)
- Rangeli Raja (1971) (actor and producer)