M. V. Rajamma
M. V. Rajamma (10 March 1921 – 23 April 1999) was an Indian actress, producer and playback singer of Indian films mostly in Kannada, Tamil and Telugu languages from the 1930s through 1970s. She has the distinction of having acted as both heroine and mother to stalwart South Indian actors such as Rajkumar, Sivaji Ganesan, MGR and NTR.
Making her debut as a lead actress in the 1936 released Samsara Nauka Rajamma enjoyed an elaborate career in feature films across South India. She was the first and foremost woman producer in India and in Kannada films. She produced the film Radha Ramana in 1943 under her own home banner Vijaya Films. Her entry to the Tamil films was through the 1940 classic hit film Uthama Puthiran. She went on to star in about 60 Kannada, 80 Tamil, 20 Telugu and one Hindi films in her career spanning around four decades.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.2667 |
| Birthday | 1921-03-10 |
| Place of Birth | |
| Also Known As | ಎಂ. ವಿ. ರಾಜಮ್ಮ, M.V. Rajamma, |
1952
Thai Ullam
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1973
School Master
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School Master
1963
Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum
5/1
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Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum
1961
Kittur Chennamma
10/1
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Kittur Chennamma
1957
Thangamalai Ragasiyam
7/2
Adithan, the emperor of Azhagapuri, marries Kumutha, who is the maid of Princess Nandini. Enraged by the same, the princess vows to destroy Kumutha's...
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1966
Kodimalar
0/0
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Kodimalar
1962
Paadha Kaanikkai
6/1
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Paadha Kaanikkai
1965
Vazhkai Padagu
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Vazhkai Padagu
1962
Bandha Pasam
7.5/2
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Bandha Pasam
1950
Parijatham
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Parijatham
1964
Karnan
7.273/11
Brave and loyal warrior-archer Karna joins the Kauravas to battle the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra.
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1962
Saradha
7/1
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1962
Aadi Perruku
7.2/2
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1961
Paava Mannippu
9/2
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Paava Mannippu
1970
Sri Krishnadevaraya
8/2
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Sri Krishnadevaraya
1966
Dudde Doddappa
7/1
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Dudde Doddappa
1966
Emme Thammanna
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Emme Thammanna
1972
Jaga Mecchida Maga
9.333/3
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Jaga Mecchida Maga
1974
Bangarada Panjara
9/2
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Bangarada Panjara
1974
Sampatthige Savaal
7.8/4
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Sampatthige Savaal
1975
Daari Thappida Maga
8.7/3
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Daari Thappida Maga
1975
Trimurthy
10/2
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Trimurthy
1940
Uthama Puthiran
0/0
P. U. Chinnappa, plays in dual role, as twin brothers. One is a tyrant king and the other is a brave commoner, separated at birth. Loosely based on Al...
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Uthama Puthiran
1971
Thayi Devaru
0/0
Mohan is abandoned by his father after his mother's death. Several years later, his life changes when he comes face-to-face with his father, who is no...
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Thayi Devaru
1963
Sathi Shakthi
8/1
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Sathi Shakthi
1945
Mayalokam
10/1
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Mayalokam
1961
Thayilla Pillai
10/1
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Thayilla Pillai
1947
Yogi Vemana
9/1
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Yogi Vemana
1950
Laila Majnu
0/0
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Laila Majnu
1949
Velaikari
8/1
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Velaikari
1941
Madana Kama Rajan
10/1
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