ayasudha was born as Sujatha in Madras, Tamil Nadu on 17 December 1958 . Her aunt is actress and director Vijaya Nirmala. Jayasudha made her film debut when she was twelve years old as Jamuna's daughter in the Telugu film Pandanti Kapuram (1972). Director K. Balachander gave her a small role in the Tamil film Arangetram where she shared space with Kamal Haasan. She acted in a number of films in Tamil mostly under Balachander's direction—Sollathaan Ninaikkiren (1973), Naan Avanillai (1974) and Apoorva Raagangal. She also changed her name to Jayasudha, since there was already another actress named Sujatha. Her fame quickly spread, where Telugu film producers were offering her good film roles. While her debut role as heroine in the Telugu film Lakshmana Rekha (1975) got her attention, it was really the title role in Jyothi (remake of the Hindi film Mili starring Jaya Bhaduri) that made her a big star in Telugu films. She was now called a successor to the great Telugu actress Savitri and performed many strong roles and showed excellent range.[1] She is given the title "Sahaja Nati" which means "natural/realistic actress."
Known For
Yevadu
(2014)
Dr. Shailaja
Full Filmography
Acting
Bharatha Vilas
(1973)
Mohini
Arangetram
(1973)
Devi
Sollathaan Ninaikkiren
(1973)
Baghdad Perazhagi
(1974)
Vellikizhamai Viratham
(1974)
Jaya
Naan Avanillai
(1974)
Melnaattu Marumagal
(1975)
Sudha
Aayirathil Oruthi
(1975)
Thiruvonam
(1975)
Pattikkaattu Raja
(1975)
Apoorva Raagangal
(1975)
Ranjini
Raasaleela
(1975)
Mohiniyattom
(1976)
Aaina
(1977)
Usha G. Shastri
Adavi Ramudu
(1977)
Chilakama
Flowing Against
(1977)
Manga
Moratodu
(1977)
Siva Thaandavam
(1977)
Amara Deepam
(1977)
Vaazhkai Alaigal
(1978)
Vichitra Jeevitham
(1978)
Ganga
Kaliyuga Sthree
(1978)
Sivaranjani
(1978)
Pranam Khareedu
(1978)
Seetha
KD No:1
(1978)
Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi
(1979)
Lilly
Yugandhar
(1979)
Jaya
Bangaru Chellelu
(1979)
Ninaithaale Inikkum
(1979)
Kamini
Pattaakathi Bairavan
(1979)
Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam
(1979)
Goddess Lakshmi
Idi Katha Kaadu
(1979)
Driver Ramudu
(1979)
Chukkamma
Yedanthasthula Meda
(1980)
Sudha
Prema Tarangalu
(1980)
Dancer
Gaja Donga
(1981)
Premabhishekam
(1981)
Jayanthi
Illali Korikalu
(1982)
Yuvaraju
(1982)
Meghasandesam
(1982)
Ravindra Babu's wife
Trisulam
(1983)
Neeli
Iddaru Dongalu
(1984)
Bobbili Brahmanna
(1984)
Kasturi
Edadugula Bandham
(1985)
Sarala
Bharyabhartala Bandham
(1985)
Archana
Magadheerudu
(1986)
Naa Mogudu Naake Sontham
(1987)
Kirayi Dada
(1987)
Rao Gari Illu
(1988)
Jaya
Brahma Puthrudu
(1988)
Aatma Katha
(1988)
Ontari Poratam
(1989)
Raja Rajeswari Devi
Vijay
(1989)
Simha Swapnam
(1989)
Kalikalam
(1991)
Pandiyan
(1992)
Sarovaram
(1993)
Rajalakshmi
Money
(1993)
Vijaya
Rajadhurai
(1993)
Srinatha Kavi Saarvabhoumudu
(1993)
Sridevi
Akka Pettanam Chelleli Kapuram
(1993)
Ranganayaki
Bava Bavamaridi
(1993)
Janaki
Super Police
(1994)
Journalist Renuka
Bangaru Kutumbam
(1994)
Savitri
Rikshavodu
(1995)
Money Money
(1995)
Vijaya
Deyyam
(1996)
Sindhu
Anthimanthaarai
(1996)
Akka! Bagunnava?
(1996)
Pattukondi Chuddam
(1997)
Babyakka
Aahaa..!
(1998)
Rajeswari
Sooryavansham
(1999)
Sharda
Neti Gandhi
(1999)
English Pellam East Godavari Mogudu
(1999)
Alaipayuthey
(2000)
Mrs. Selvaraj
Hands Up
(2000)
Yuvakudu
(2000)
Shiva's mother
Ishtam
(2001)
Sridevi
Thavasi
(2001)
Appudappudu
(2003)
Vishnu
(2003)
Amma Nanna O Tamila Ammayi
(2003)
Lakshmi
Monda
(2004)
Balu
(2005)
Bommarillu
(2006)
Siddhu's Mother
Style
(2006)
Raghava's mother
Vijayadasami
(2007)
Sivakasi's mother
Thayiya Madilu
(2007)
Kalidasu
(2008)
Kanakadurga
Raksha
(2008)
Dr.Seema
Vaana
(2008)
Kotha Bangaru Lokam
(2008)
Balu's Mother
Parugu
(2008)
Yashoda (Cameo Appearance)
Aatadista
(2008)
Jagan's mother
Bangaru Babu
(2009)
Ravindra's Mother
Raju Maharaju
(2009)
Billa
(2009)
Janaki
Solo
(2011)
Wanted
(2011)
It's My Love Story
(2011)
Vandhana's Mother
Parama Veera Chakra
(2011)
Adhinayakudu
(2012)
Daruvu
(2012)
Parvathamma, Ravindra's Mother
Sarocharu
(2012)
Sandhya's mom
Ramayya Vasthavayya
(2013)
Annapournamma
Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu
(2013)
Relangi's Wife
Govindudu Andarivaadele
(2014)
Rabhasa
(2014)
Yevadu
(2014)
Dr. Shailaja
Rowdy
(2014)
Lakshmi
Lion
(2015)
Oopiri
(2016)
Seenu's Mother
Brahmotsavam
(2016)
Pranitha's Mother
Ka..Ka..Ka.. Aabathin Arikuri
(2017)
Shatamanam Bhavati
(2017)
Janakamma
Srinivasa Kalyanam
(2018)
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam
(2018)
Lakshmi
Maharshi
(2019)
Rishi's Mother
Ruler
(2019)
Sarojini Naidu
Pratibimbalu
(2022)
Varisu
(2023)
Sudha Rajendran
Malli Pelli
(2023)
Miss. Shetty Mr. Polishetty
(2023)
Ravali's Mother
Custody
(2023)
Judge