M. V. Rajamma
ActingAbout 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.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of M. V. Rajamma reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of M. V. Rajamma's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 50% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), M. V. Rajamma remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Trimurthy, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best M. V. Rajamma Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from M. V. Rajamma's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of M. V. Rajamma.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Trimurthy | Savithri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Daari Thappida Maga | Prakash & Prasad's mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Sampatthige Savaal | Parvathi, Vishwa & Veerabhadra's mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Golden Cage | Nanjamma, Beera's foster mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | School Master | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | Jaga Mecchida Maga | Aditya's mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Thayi Devaru | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Sri Krishnadevaraya | Kamala, Mahamantri Timmarusu's wife | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Emme Thammanna | Kaveri, Narasimhaiah's wife | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Kodimalar | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Dudde Doddappa | Sharada | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Vazhkai Padagu | Seetha's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Karnan | Kunti Devi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Sathi Shakthi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Bandha Pasam | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Aadi Perruku | Parvathi | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Paadha Kaanikkai | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1962 | Saradha | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1962 | Kittur Chennamma | Rudrambe | Flop | Similar → |
| 1961 | Paava Mannippu | Maragatham | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Thangamalai Ragasiyam | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1952 | Thai Ullam | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1950 | Parijatham | Rukmini | Flop | Similar → |
| 1945 | Mayalokam | Yojanagandhi | Flop | Similar → |
| 1940 | Uthama Puthiran | Meenatchi | Flop | Similar → |
M. V. Rajamma - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of M. V. Rajamma?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring M. V. Rajamma is "Trimurthy" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has M. V. Rajamma acted in?
M. V. Rajamma has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by M. V. Rajamma?
Other notable films include "Sri Krishnadevaraya", "Jaga Mecchida Maga", and "Golden Cage".