Portrait of Jayanthi

Acting

Jayanthi

Career

Active from 1964 to 2027, with a break from 2013 to 2026, busiest in 1969 with 6 main titles.

Leading roles
32
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score82/100
Highest rated
Poster for Kasturi Nivasa
Kasturi Nivasa
GoodWatch score90/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 5 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 4.1 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 6.1 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 2.0 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.8 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 5.6 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 5.9 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Jayanthi Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Pop Culture
    0.3, average 2.2
  • Uncanny
    0.9, average 2.5
  • Absurdist Humor
    0.9, average 2.0
  • Scare
    1.5, average 2.6

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Family Drama 11
  • Kannada Cinema 8
  • Classic Film 7
  • Historical Setting 6
  • Social Commentary 5
  • Indian Cinema 5
  • Fast-Paced 4
  • Cultural Heritage 3
  • Character-Driven 3
  • Spiritual Journey 3
  • Melodrama 3
  • Rural Setting 3

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

60
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

2020s

1 title
Roshagni
Roshagni (2027)

as Eshwaramma

2010s

1 title
Koormavatara
Koormavatara (2012)

as Susheela / Kasturba Gandhi

2000s

2 titles
Prarambha
Prarambha (2007)

as Kittu's Grandmother

Ellara Mane Dosenu
Ellara Mane Dosenu (2001)

as Savitri

1990s

4 titles ยท average score 76
Pudhalvan
Pudhalvan (1997)

as Parvathi

Pedarayudu
Pedarayudu (1995)
GoodWatch score 74

as Paparayudu's Sister

Gharana Bullodu
Gharana Bullodu (1995)

as Sarada

Swathi Kiranam
Swathi Kiranam (1992)
GoodWatch score 79

as Radhakarishna's aunt

1980s

13 titles
Mappillai Sir
Mappillai Sir (1988)

as Meenakshi

Aakhari Poratam
Aakhari Poratam (1988)

as Vardhani

Donga Mogudu
Donga Mogudu (1987)

as Savitri

Vijay
Vijay (1987)

Director

Anand
Anand (1986)

as Anand's mother

Masanada Hoovu
Masanada Hoovu (1985)

as Taradevi

Sri Datta Darsanam
Sri Datta Darsanam (1985)

as Anasuya Matha

Benki Birugali
Benki Birugali (1984)

as Parvathi

Banker Margayya
Banker Margayya (1983)

as Meenakshi

Justice Chowdhary
Justice Chowdhary (1982)

as Janaki

Kondaveeti Simham
Kondaveeti Simham (1981)

as Annapurna

Janma Janmada Anubandha
Janma Janmada Anubandha (1980)

as Girish Achari's wife

1970s

17 titles ยท average score 83
Bahaddur Gandu
Bahaddur Gandu (1976)

as Kamala

Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham
Sri Ramaanjaneya Yuddham (1975)

as Shantimathi

Edakallu Guddada Mele
Edakallu Guddada Mele (1973)

as Madhavi

Ganga Gowri
Ganga Gowri (1973)

as Dakshayani / Gowri

Mayadari Malligadu
Mayadari Malligadu (1973)

as Pankajam

Mooruvare Vajragalu
Mooruvare Vajragalu (1973)

as Satyavati

Kanna Nalama
Kanna Nalama (1972)

as Seetha

Naagarahaavu
Naagarahaavu (1972)
GoodWatch score 77

as Onake Obavva (Guest Appearance)

Kasturi Nivasa
Kasturi Nivasa (1971)
GoodWatch score 90

as Neela

Kula Gourava
Kula Gourava (1971)

as Kala

Sri Krishnadevaraya
Sri Krishnadevaraya (1970)

as Tirumalamba Devi

Baalu Belagithu
Baalu Belagithu (1970)

as Lalitha

1960s

22 titles ยท average score 77
Punarjanma
Punarjanma (1969)

as Leela

Bhale Raja
Bhale Raja (1969)

as Maala/Rani

Chikkamma
Chikkamma (1969)

as Meenakshi

Iru Kodugal
Iru Kodugal (1969)

as Jaya

Nil Gavani Kadhali
Nil Gavani Kadhali (1969)

as Radha

Jedara Bale
Jedara Bale (1968)

as Minni

Ethir Neechal
Ethir Neechal (1968)
GoodWatch score 79

as Paru

Manthralaya Mahathme
Manthralaya Mahathme (1966)

as Saraswati

Lal Bangla
Lal Bangla (1966)

as Malti

Neerkumizhi
Neerkumizhi (1965)

as Chief Nurse

Chandavalliya Thota
Chandavalliya Thota (1964)

as Chenni

Prathigne
Prathigne (1964)

as Ragini