Get To Know Jayasudha Biography, Age, Career, Height, Net Worth, Relationship & More

Jayasudha is an Indian actress and politician best known for her work in Telugu cinema. She has also acted in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Jayasuda is a name that needs no introduction in Telugu cinema as she’s been making movies for over 40 years.

Jayasudha’s father was not involved in film, but his first cousin Vijaya Nirmala, like her husband Krishna, was a renowned actress and director of South Indian cinema. Jayasudha saw her aunt Vijaya Nirmala’s movie scenes when she was a child and wanted to be like her.

Jayasudha Biography

Jayasudha Kapoor born Sujatha Nidudavolu is an Indian actress and politician best known for her work in Telugu cinema and has also acted in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi films. Known as a natural actress, she was recognized for her performances in films such as Jyoti (1976), Idi Kata Kaadhu (1979), Premavishekham (1981), Megasandesam (1982), and Dharma Atomdu (1983). She is also a winner of 5 Nadi State Awards.

She has won five Filmfare Awards South for her performances in Jyothi (1976), Aame Katha (1977), Gruha Pravesam (1982), Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2004), and Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008). . In 2008 she won the ANR National Award and in 2010 she won Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award South in recognition of her contribution to Indian cinema. From 2009 until 2014, Jayasudha served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of the Secunderabad constituency of the former Andhra Union Government of Pradesh.

Jayasudha made her film debut at the age of 12 in the Telugu film Pandanti Kapuram (1972). The director K. Balachander gave her a small role in the Tamil film Alanthelam, where she shared space with Kamal Haasan. She has appeared in many films in Telugu and Tamil, mostly directed by Balachander Sorasanni Nikelen (1973), Nan Avani Rai (1974), Apoorva Ragangarh, Chiranjeevi and Idi Katha Appeared in Cardu. She also changed her name to Jayasudha because they already had another actress named Sujatha. Her fame spread quickly with Telugu film producers offering her outstanding film roles.

Although her debut role as a heroine in the Telugu film Lakshmana Rekha (1975) caught attention, it was actually Jyoti (a Hindi film starring Jaya Badri) that made her a big star in Telugu cinema. Currently billed as the successor to the great Telugu actress Savitri, she has played many strong roles and demonstrated excellent range.

Her roles ranged from the cute-looking little bopper in a mini in Nomu (1974), to the tormented wife of a sadistic husband in K. Balachander’s film Idi Katha Kaadu (1979), to The Husband Who Wants Murder. She played a prominent role in a Telugu remake of a Hindi film. Yugandar (1979) (the role of Zeenat Aman spawned fighter in Don), Ilal (Reena Roy dark shaded role in Apnapan (1977).

She got her big break in the commercial cinema when she broke box office records with her role in Adavi Ramudu (1977). She also showed her innovation and lack of vanity in original Telugu films such as Premabhishekam (1981), where she played a supporting role as a despised prostitute while Sridevi played the lead female role.

She has appeared in over 300 feature films in a variety of roles and in one year she has had 24 films released. She has carved her own place in the Telugu film industry amidst fierce competition between contemporary actresses Sridevi and Jayaprada. She considers Jayaprada to be her closest friend in the industry.

She has received the following awards Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) Jyothi (1976), Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) Aame Katha (1977), Filmfare Best Actress Award (Telugu) Grihapravesam (1982), Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Telugu) Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2004), Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Telugu) Kotha Bangaru Lokam (2008), and Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award South (2010) among others.

Jayasudha Nationality

Jayasudha is an Indian born in Chennai, India

Jayasudha’s Net Worth

Jayasudha Kapoor’s net worth is estimated to be $5 Million

Where Is Jayasudha From?

Jayasudha is from Madras Tamil Nadu, Chennai. Chennai, on the Bay of Bengal in eastern India, is the capital of the state of Tamil Nadu.

How Old Is Jayasudha?

Jayasudha is 64 years since she was born on 17 December 1958.

Jayasudha’s Height & Weight

Jayasudha is 5’6″ (168cm) tall and weighs 55kg (121 lbs)

Jayasudha’s Education

The educational background and level of Jayasudha aren’t known but looking at how far she has come as an actress, she might definitely have some qualifications but just decided to keep them to herself.

Jayasudha’s Career

As an actress, Jayasudha is known for movies such as Kuruvi (2022), Ruler (2019), Brahmotsavam (2016), Oopiri (2016), Govindudu Andarivadele (2014), Rowdy (2014), Yevadu (2014), Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu (2013), Sarocharu (2012), Adhinayakudu (2012), Devudu, Chesina Manushulu (2012), Daruvu (2012), Solo (2011), Kalavaramaye Madilo (2010), Kotha, Bangaru Lokam (2008), Kalidasu (2008), Raksha (2008), Parugu (2008), Vijaya Dasami (2007), Bommarillu (2006), Style (2006), Balu ABCDEFG (2005), Vishnu (2003), Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi (2003), Fools (2003), Ammaye Navvithe (2001), Chinna (2001), Kante Koothurne Kanu (2000), Yuvakudu (2000), Rayalaseema Ramanna Chowdary, Daddy Daddy (1998), Akka Bagunnava (1996) among others.

As a politician, she was elected as MLA from the Secunderabad constituency in the 2009 Andhra Pradesh Assembly elections from Indian National Congress. She later joined the Telugu Desam Party in 2016. Later in 2019 she quit the Telugu Desam Party and joined YSR Congress Party.[1

Jayasudha’s Relationship – Past & Present

Jayasudha was first married to Vadde Ramesh, but their relationship did not last long and they soon divorced due to unforeseen reasons. The actress then married producer Nitin Kapoor, cousin of actor Jeetendra, in 1985. She has two sons, Nihal and Shreyan, from her second marriage. Jayasudha’s husband, producer Nitin Kapoor, was found dead in his Mumbai office on March 14.

She was rumored recently to have secretly gotten married making it her third marriage but then it still remains a rumor as it hasn’t been confirmed by her or anyone close to her hence we can say for now, she’s single.

Jayasudha’s Family & Siblings

Jayasudha was born in Madras, Tamil Nadu on 17 December 1958 to Telugu-speaking actress Joga Bhai, known for such films as Varanandam (1954) and Kalahasti Mahatyam (1954) and Nidudavolu Rameshwara Rao.

Telugu film actress and director Vijaya Nirmala is her father’s first cousin. Jayasuda’s paternal grandfather was the noted scholar and literary historian Nidudavor Venkatarao.

Her first marriage was to Kakarlapudi Rajendra Prasad, the brother-in-law of film producer Vadde Ramesh. However, the marriage ended in divorce. She then married actor Jeetendra’s cousin Nitin Kapoor in 1985 and has two children, sons Nihal (born 1986) and Shreyan (born 1990).

Subhashini a South Indian film and television actress is Jayasudha’s sister. Both of them are nieces of the famous actress and director Vijaya Nirmala. She worked with Rajini’s Johnny movie’s song “Aasaiya Kaathula thoodhu vittu”.

Why Is Jayasudha Famous?

Jayasudha is famous for her roles and acting skills. Some of her most notable films include Sollathan Ninaikkiren (1973), Naan Avanillai (1974), Lakshmana Rekha (1975), and Adavi Ramudu (1977). Besides being a successful actress, Jayasuda is also a former MLA.

Jayasudha Children

Jayasudha is the mother of Nihar Kapoor and Shreayan Kapoor. Nihar Kapoor is an actor who plays an antagonist in ‘Gangster Gangaraju. Jayasudha’s son Shreayan Kapoor made his debut with Basthi and is the number one shooter of Telangana State.

Jayasudha’s Social Media

Jayasudha appears not to be a fan of social media chance and has no social media handles.

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7qLTGqKqsoaBjsLC5jqCcrWWkpHqsus6wZKOZqZbAtrDHmmSboZ%2Bcv6K8x7Jkmp%2BVYrCivsSeqWaglZ60qcCMp5ytZaekv7W0jKucpZmknryvv8eip2aln6eycA%3D%3D