Manjula Vijayakumar
| Manjula Vijayakumar | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1953-09-09)9 September 1953 age [65] |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1969–2013 |
| Spouse(s) | Vijayakumar |
| Children | Vanitha Vijayakumar Preetha Vijayakumar Sridevi Vijayakumar Arun Vijay (step-son) Kavitha Vijayakumar (step-daughter) Dr Anitha Vijayakumar (step-daughter) Sanjeev (Tamil actor) (Nephew) |
Manjula Vijayakumar was a South Indian actress. She acted in more than 100 films in South Indian languages like Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
Contents
1 Personal life
2 Acting career
3 Death
4 Partial filmography
5 Television
6 References
Personal life
She and actor Vijayakumar married shortly after meeting on the sets of Unnidam Mayanguhiren. The couple have three daughters, Vanitha, Preetha and Sridevi.[1]Arun Vijay, Anitha, and Kavitha are her husband's children from his first marriage. Sanjeev (Tamil actor) is her nephew (elder sister's son).
Acting career
She first appeared in the film Shanthi Nilayam (1969) in a supporting role (as the teenaged daughter of Gemini Ganesan's character).[2] Her first lead role was in Rickshawkaran (1971). She acted in lead roles in many films till the late seventies. Since the late 80s, she has appeared in supporting roles. Manjula has performed alongside Sivaji Ganesan, Gemini Ganesan, M. G. Ramachandran, Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Krishna, Shobhan Babu, Kamal Haasan, Vishnuvardhan and Rajinikanth.[3][4][5]
Death
Manjula died on 23 July 2013 in SRMC at Chennai after falling down from bed and being admitted to hospital. Her death was caused by renal failure and a blood clot in the stomach.[6][7]
Partial filmography
| Year | Movie | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Shanti Nilayam | Tamil | ||
| 1970 | Jai Jawan | Telugu | ||
| 1971 | Rickshawkaran | Kumari Uma | Tamil | |
| 1972 | Shakthi Leelai | Poonguzhali | Tamil | |
| 1972 | Marapurani Manishi | Telugu | ||
| 1972 | Idhaya Veenai | Vimala | Tamil | |
| 1973 | Amman Arul | Tamil | ||
| 1973 | Maru Piravi | saradha | Tamil | |
| 1973 | Pookkari | Tamil | ||
| 1973 | Engal Thanga Raja | Tamil | ||
| 1973 | Pasa Deepam | Tamil | ||
| 1973 | Mayadari Malligadu | Telugu | ||
| 1973 | Vade Veedu | Telugu | ||
| 1974 | Raja Nagam | Tamil | ||
| 1974 | Ulagam Sutrum Valiban | Vimala | Tamil | |
| 1974 | Palletoori Chinnodu | Telugu | ||
| 1974 | Doctoramma | Tamil | ||
| 1974 | Alluri Seetarama Raju | Telugu | ||
| 1974 | En Magan | Tamil | ||
| 1974 | Manchi Manushulu | Telugu | ||
| 1974 | Dorababu | Telugu | ||
| 1974 | Netru Indru Naalai | Ana | Tamil | |
| 1975 | Ellorum Nallavare | Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Anbe Aaruyire | Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Naalai Namadhe | Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Ninaithadhai Mudippavan | Leela | Tamil | |
| 1975 | Dr. Siva | Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Gunavanthudu | Telugu | ||
| 1975 | Avandhan Manidhan | Tamil | ||
| 1975 | Mannavan Vanthaanadi | Tamil | ||
| 1976 | Mahakavi Kshetrayya | Devadasi | Telugu | |
| 1976 | Pichi Maaraju | Telugu | ||
| 1976 | Madhana Maaligai | Tamil | ||
| 1976 | Iddaru Iddare | Telugu | ||
| 1976 | Mahakavi Kshetrayya | Telugu | ||
| 1976 | Uthaman | Tamil | ||
| 1976 | Magaadu | Anita | Telugu | |
| 1976 | Manushulanta Okkate | Telugu | ||
| 1976 | Neram Nadhi Kadhu Akalidhi | Telugu | ||
| 1976 | Monagadu | Telugu | ||
| 1976 | Bhale Donggalu | Telugu | ||
| 1976 | Satyam | Tamil | ||
| 1977 | Chiranjeevi Rambabu | Telugu | ||
| 1977 | Bangaru Bommalu | Telugu | ||
| 1977 | Kumkuma Rakshe | Kannada | ||
| 1977 | Avan Oru Sarithiram | Tamil | ||
| 1977 | Maa Iddari Katha | Telugu | ||
| 1977 | Sirithanakke Sawaal | Kannada | ||
| 1977 | Manushulu Chesina Dongalu | Telugu | ||
| 1978 | Sabhash Gopi | Telugu | ||
| 1978 | Allidharbar | Tamil | ||
| 1978 | Shankar Salim Simon | Tamil | ||
| 1978 | Paavaadakkaari | Malayalam | ||
| 1979 | Pancharatnam | Malayalam | ||
| 1979 | Neeya? | Tamil | ||
| 1979 | Velli Ratham | Tamil | ||
| 1979 | Kuppathu Raja | Tamil | ||
| 1980 | Kaalam Badhil Sollum | Tamil | ||
| 1980 | Natchathiram | Tamil | ||
| 1982 | Nenjangal | Tamil | ||
| 1983 | Himam | Ammu | Malayalam | |
| 1988 | Jeevana Ganga | Telugu | ||
| 1988 | Tarjan Sundari | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Prema | Stella | Telugu | |
| 1989 | Two Town Rowdy | Padmini's Mother | Telugu | |
| 1990 | Pudhu Vasantham | Guest Appearance | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Abhimanyu | Malayalam | ||
| 1991 | Inspector Balram | Indira Shankar / Dularibai | Malayalam | |
| 1991 | Chavettupada | Malayalam | ||
| 1991 | Cheran Pandiyan | Paarvathi | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Adhikari | Doctor Manjula | Tamil | Guest appearance |
| 1992 | Amaran | Amaran's foster mother | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Chanti | Nandhini's elder sister in law | Telugu | |
| 1992 | Kaviya Thalaivan | Subha | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Senthamizh Paattu | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Mudhal Kural | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Jackpot | Gautham Krishna's mother in law | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Sukham Sukhakaram | Jaya's mother | Malayalam/Tamil | |
| 1994 | Sakthivel | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Priyanka | Susila | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Nila | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Siragadikka Aasai | Padma | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Pudhupatti Ponnuthaayi | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Lucky Man | Karthik's mother | Tamil | |
| 1995 | Indian Military Intelligence | Malayalam | ||
| 1996 | Saradha Bullodu | Rajeswari Devi | Telugu | |
| 1997 | Thambi Durai | Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Naam Iruvar Namakku Iruvar | Manju | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Suriya Paarvai | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 1999 | Suyamvaram | Suseela | Tamil | |
| 2001 | Red Indians | Matha Mayadevi | Malayalam | |
| 2001 | Samudhiram | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Vasu | Vasu's Mother | Telugu | |
| 2011 | En Ullam Unnai Theduthey | Tamil | deceased suddenly |
Television
Nandini (Deceased character in photograph) and Unnai Paarkum Neram as Uma's aunty.
References
^ Dorairaj, S (2006-02-08). "Actor Vijayakumar returns to AIADMK". Online edition. The Hindu. Retrieved 2009-06-24..mw-parser-output cite.citation{font-style:inherit}.mw-parser-output q{quotes:"""""""'""'"}.mw-parser-output code.cs1-code{color:inherit;background:inherit;border:inherit;padding:inherit}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-free a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/65/Lock-green.svg/9px-Lock-green.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-limited a,.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-registration a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d6/Lock-gray-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-gray-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-lock-subscription a{background:url("//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Lock-red-alt-2.svg/9px-Lock-red-alt-2.svg.png")no-repeat;background-position:right .1em center}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration{color:#555}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription span,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration span{border-bottom:1px dotted;cursor:help}.mw-parser-output .cs1-hidden-error{display:none;font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-visible-error{font-size:100%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-subscription,.mw-parser-output .cs1-registration,.mw-parser-output .cs1-format{font-size:95%}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-left,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-left{padding-left:0.2em}.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-right,.mw-parser-output .cs1-kern-wl-right{padding-right:0.2em}
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^ "Bollywood News: Bollywood Movies Reviews, Hindi Movies in India, Music & Gossip". Rediff.com. Retrieved 2010-08-19.
^ Murallitharan, M (2000-05-25). "Groove on, Mollywood (a feature on Tamil cinema)". Showbiz section. New Straits Times. Retrieved 2009-06-24.
^ Special Correspondent (2013-07-23). "Yesteryear actor Manjula dead". The Hindu. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
^ : Siva (2013-07-23). "கட்டிலில் இருந்து விழுந்து படுகாயமடைந்த நடிகை மஞ்சுளா மரணம்- actress majula hospitalised 179635 - Oneindia Tamil" (in Tamil). Tamil.oneindia.in. Retrieved 2013-08-16.
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