| Rushyendramani | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 1, 1917 |
| Died | August 17, 2002 Chennai, India |
| Occupation | Actor, Singer |
| Spouse | Javvadi RamaKrishna Rao |
Rushyendramani (Telugu: ఋష్యేంద్రమణి) (b: January 1, 1917 - d: August 17, 2002) was a famous drama and film actress and playback singer from South India.[1] She has more than 150 movies to her credit and has acted in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films in 1930s to 1970s.
She was born in Vijayawada on January 1, 1917.
She started her career on stage at the age of 7 years. She has joined Lakshmi Vilasa Nataka Sabha of Kommuri Pattabhi Ramaiah. She was trained under Kapilavai Ramanatha Sastry, Puvvula Ramatilakam and acted in Chintamani and Savitri dramas.
She has moved to the silver screen and acted as Satyabhama in Srikrishna Tulabaram produced by Rajarao Naidu in 1935. Since it is commercial failure, she returned home and again started acting in dramas. She joined the Rajarajeswari Natya Mandali of Kadaru Nagabhushanam and Pasupuleti Kannamba and toured entire Andhra Pradesh. She earned accolades for her portrayal of Prabhavati in Rangoon Rowdi and Narada in Savitri.
Her husband is Javvadi RamaKrishna Rao Naidu - an accomplished musician. She accompanied him to Madras in 1939. Ramakrishna Rao worked as Music director in Tamil film Mathru Bhoomi.
He first film is Seeta Rama Jananam in 1942. She has acted in Patni (1942) as Kannagi based on the Tamil epic Shilappadikaram. The Kovalan character was played by K. S. Prakash Rao. With the success of this film, she reached pinnacle in the film world. She acted as Adilaxmi in Chenchu Lakshmi which is also successful. Subsequently she acted in Malliswari, Vipra Narayana, Maya Bazar, Jagadeka Veeruni Katha, Aggi Ramudu, Sri Krishna Satya, Panduranga Mahatyam and portrayed variety of characters.
She died on August 17, 2002 in Chennai. She is survived by 2 daughters 1 son, grand children and great grand children.