Sandhya
Biography
Vedhavalli, better known as Sandhya (1924 – 1 November 1971) was a South Indian film actress, who appeared in Tamil, Kannada and Telugu films. She adopted the screen name Sandhya for her acting career and was known for portraying character roles, often as the heroine’s sister or mother. Her younger sister, Vidyavathi, was also an actress. She was the mother of former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu J. Jayalalithaa. She acted in the Malaikkallan (1954), which starred M. G. Ramachandran and was written by M. Karunanidhi. She also acted in and paired with N. T. Rama Rao in Mayabazar (1957), with Kalyan Kumar and Sivaji Ganesan in a few films like Bale Pandiya (1962).
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Movie - 1963, 2h 15m • as Nagammal
The story revolves around Selvam, an easygoing youngster who befriends many girls without the intention of marrying any of them.
Movie - 1964, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Brave and loyal warrior-archer Karna joins the Kauravas to battle the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra.
Movie - 1957, 2h 15m • as Rukmini
Balarama promises Subhadra that he'll marry his daughter to her son. But when the Pandavas lose their kingdom to the Kauravas, Balarama breaks his promise.
Movie - 1956, 2h 15m • as Thirumalambal
King Krishnadevaraya becomes a puppet in the hands of the courtesan Rangasani, who has been planted in the kingdom by enemies. It is up to Tenali Raman, a poet, to save the king and his kingdom.
Movie - 1959, 2h 15m • as Tripurasundari
Mahishasura Mardini is a 1959 Indian Kannada-language film, directed and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Rajkumar, V. Nagayya, Udaykumar and Narasimharaju. It was dubbed in seven other languages and is retrospectively identified as amongst the first major Pan-India films.
Movie - 1963, 2h 15m • as Sudeshna
The Pandavas have to finish 13-year exile and hide their real identities until Vijayadashmi. Arjun's son, Abhimanyu, falls in love with Virata's daughter Uttaraa, but does not reveal his identity.
Movie - 1960, 2h 15m • as Lakshmammanni
Ranadheera Kanteerava is a 1960 Indian Kannada-language historical drama biographical film directed by the editor-turned-director N. C. Rajan and written by G. V. Iyer. It is one of the most popular films of acclaimed Kannada actor Rajkumar, who plays the role of an emperor Kanthirava Narasaraja I of the Wodeyar dynasty, Mysore, who was fondly named as Ranadheera Kantheerava. The film depicts the life of Kanteerava, who is known for his immense physical strength through wrestling. The film was credited to be one of the most authentic historical films made, since it was entirely based on the documents found in the Mysore Palace. The film also stars Udaykumar, Leelavathi, K. S. Ashwath and Sandhya in prominent roles.