Radha Kumari
Radha Kumari was an Indian veteran film actress who appeared in Telugu-language films. She acted in over 600 films in over four decades.[3][4] She is well known for her humor and played mother or grandmother roles in most of her films.[5]
Radha Kumari | |
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| Born | Radha Kumari 1942 Vizianagaram[1] |
| Died | 8 March 2012 (aged 70)[1] |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse |
Raavi Kondala Rao
(1960–2012) |
| Children | RV Sashikumar[2] |
| Parent(s) | Ramana Murthy Surya Prakasamma[2] |
Film career
Radha Kumari was born in 1942 in a Padmashali family at Vizianagaram. She began her career as a stage actress aged 12 and had played various roles in about 10,000 plays.[3] She married Raavi Kondala Rao, an actor and writer, after she entered into the film industry. She made her debut in the film Tene Manasulu with Raavi Kondala Rao and had played the on-screen wife and husband roles in over 100 films. Seen as the best choice to play good-hearted roles, she acted with top heroes of two generations.[6] She won the "Nandi" award for her role in the film Mee Sreyobhilashi.[3]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Vivaha Bandham | ||
| Dagudu Moothalu | |||
| 1965 | Tene Manasulu | [1] | |
| 1967 | Poola Rangadu | ||
| 1968 | Nenante Nene | ||
| 1970 | Thaali Bottu | ||
| 1971 | Adrusta Jathakudu | ||
| Dasara Bullodu | Nirmala's mother | ||
| 1973 | Andala Ramudu | ||
| 1975 | Bhagasthulu[7] | Shanta | |
| 1976 | Secretary | ||
| Aadavalu Apanindhalu | |||
| 1978 | Gorantha Deepam | ||
| Patnavasam[8] | Kanthamma | ||
| 1981 | Raja Paarvai (Tamil) | ||
| Amavasya Chandrudu | |||
| 1982 | Naa Desam | ||
| 1984 | Nayakulaku Saval | ||
| Rama Rao Gopal Rao a.k.a. Rao Gopal Rao[9] | 'Steel' Seetha | ||
| Anubandham | |||
| 1985 | Preminchu Pelladu | ||
| Surya Chandra | |||
| Babayi-Abbayi | |||
| 1986 | Padaharella Ammayi | ||
| 1987 | Madana Gopaludu | ||
| Gundamma Gari Krishnulu | |||
| 1989 | Jayammu Nischayammu Raa | ||
| Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha | |||
| Preminchi Choodu | |||
| 1990 | Master Kapuram | ||
| Prema Khaidi | |||
| 1991 | Pelli Pustakam | Divya vani's mother | |
| 1992 | Valu Jada Tolu Beltu | ||
| Chitram! Bhalare Vichitram!! | Raja's grandmother | ||
| Brundavanam | |||
| Prema Vijetha | |||
| 1994 | Madam | ||
| 1995 | Pokiri Raja | ||
| 1996 | Sri Krishnarjuna Vijayam | ||
| 2002 | Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu | Radha Krishna's Grandmother | |
| 2003 | Okariki Okaru | ||
| 2005 | Dhana 51 | ||
| 2006 | Sainikudu | ||
| 2007 | Mee Sreyobhilashi | ||
| Chandamama | Dhorababu's Grandmother | ||
| 2008 | King | ||
| 2009 | Oye! | Rajyamma | |
| Arya 2 | Raji Reddy's mother | ||
| 2011 | Brahmi Gadi Katha | Bhagya's grandmother | |
| Nuvvila | |||
| 2012 | Erra Gulabeelu |
Death
She died on 8 March 2012.[10]
References
- "Veteran actress Radha Kumari passes away". The Times of India. 9 March 2012. Retrieved 18 November 2018.
- "Actress Radha Kumari dies of heart attack". www.filmibeat.com. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- "Veteran actress Radha Kumari dead". The Hindu. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- "Veteran Actor-Director Raavi Kondala Rao Dies At 88". NDTV.com. Retrieved 6 October 2022.
- "Radha Kumari Passed away!". www.chitramala.in. Archived from the original on 5 February 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- "Radha Kumari passes away after heart stroke". www.indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 1 May 2015. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
- "Bhagasthulu (1975)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- "Patnavasam (1978)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
- "Ravoo Gopala Ravoo (1984)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 3 January 2024.
- "Actress Radha Kumari No More". news.fullhyderabad.com. Retrieved 5 February 2015.
External links
- Radha Kumari at IMDb