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| death_place  = [[Chennai]], [[Tamil Nadu]], India
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| years active = 1935; 1942-1986
| spouse        = Javvadi RamaKrishna Rao <br>(m.1939-1998)
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'''Rushyendramani''' ({{lang-te|ఋష్యేంద్రమణి}}; 1 January 1917 – 17 August 2002) was an [[India]]n singer, dancer, and famous stage/film actress and playback singer from [[South India]].<ref>Rushyendramani, Nata Ratnalu, Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy, Second edition, 2002, Sitaratnam Granthamala, Vijayawada, pp: 393-4.</ref> She had more than 150 movies to her credit and acted in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films from the 1935 to 1986.
'''Rushyendramani''' (1 January 1917 – 17 August 2002) was an Indian film actress, [[playback singer]], and dancer from [[Andhra Pradesh]].<ref>Rushyendramani, Nata Ratnalu, Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy, Second edition, 2002, Sitaratnam Granthamala, Vijayawada, pp: 393-4.</ref> She had more than 150 films in Telugu, Tamil, [[Kannada]], Malayalam and [[Hindi]] films from 1935 to 1986. Her notable films include ''[[Sri Seeta Rama Jananam|Sri Seetarama Jananam]]'' (1944), ''[[Malliswari (1951 film)|Malliswari]]'' (1951), ''[[Vipra Narayana]]'' (1954), ''[[Chintamani (1956 film)|Chintamani]]'' (1956). Her last film was ''[[Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam]]'' (1986).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=23 August 2002 |title=News Today: First Generation Actress Rushyendra Mani is no more |url=https://www.idlebrain.com/news/2000march20/news226.html |access-date=15 November 2022 |website=[[Idlebrain.com]]}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
She was born in [[Vijayawada]] on 1 January 1917.
She was born in [[Vijayawada]] on 1 January 1917. A trained singer in both the Indian classical music traditions and a trained [[Kuchipudi]] and [[Bharatanatyam]] dancer, she started her career on stage at the age of seven. She donned the mantle of Krishna and Prahalada by the age of 10. Later she joined Lakshmi Vilasa Nataka Sabha of Kommuri Pattabhi Ramayya. She was trained under Kapilavai Ramanatha Sastry, Puvvula Ramatilakam and acted in the dramas ''Chintamani'' and ''Savitri''.{{cn|date=October 2024}}


A trained singer in both the Indian classical music traditions and a trained Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dancer, she started her career on stage at the age of seven. She donned the mantle of Krishna and Prahalada by the age of ten. Later she joined Lakshmi Vilasa Nataka Sabha of Kommuri Pattabhi Ramaiah. She was trained under Kapilavai Ramanatha Sastry, Puvvula Ramatilakam and acted in the dramas ''Chintamani'' and ''Savitri''.
==Film career==
She moved to the silver screen and acted as Satyabhama in ''Srikrishna Tulabaram'', produced by Rajarao Naidu in 1935. It was a commercial failure, but she won acclaim for her singing and acting prowess. She joined the Rajarajeswari Natya Mandali of [[Kadaru Nagabhushanam]] and [[P. Kannamba]] and extensively toured entire Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, parts of Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu. She earned accolades for her portrayal of Prabhavati in ''Rangoon Rowdi'' and Narada in ''Savitri''. Her popularity and acting prowess crowned her as the "Rayalaseema Rani".


She moved to the silver screen and acted as Satyabhama in ''Srikrishna Tulabaram'', produced by Rajarao Naidu in 1935. It was a commercial failure, but she won acclaim for her singing and acting prowess. She joined the Rajarajeswari Natya Mandali of [[Kadaru Nagabhushanam]] and [[P. Kannamba]] and extensively toured entire Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, parts of Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu. She earned accolades for her portrayal of Prabhavati in ''Rangoon Rowdi'' and Narada in ''Savitri''. Her popularity and acting prowess crowned her as the "Rayalaseema Rani".
Married to Javvadi Ramakrishna Rao Naidu in 1939, an accomplished musician and composer who scored music to many stage plays, she accompanied him to Madras. Ramakrishna Rao worked as music director in the Tamil film ''Mathru Bhoomi''. As with many actresses of that era, she was a great singer too.<ref>http://www.oldtelugusongs.com/newsongs/vintage/Chenchulakshmi_1941-Rishyendramani-AtiBhagyasaliNari-Samudrala Sr_RChinnaiah&CRSubbaraman.mp3</ref>
 
Her first film was ''Sri Krishna Tulabharam'' (1935), where she played the role of Satyabhama. She acted in ''Patni'' (1942) as [[Kannagi (Tamil mythology)|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 the pinnacle in the film world. She acted as Adilaxmi in ''Chenchu Lakshmi'', which was also successful. She was in ''Seeta Rama Jananam'' in 1944, followed by ''Malliswari'', ''Vipra Narayana'', ''Maya Bazar'', ''Jagadeka Veeruni Katha'', ''[[Aggi Ramudu]]'', ''Sri Krishna Satya'' and ''Panduranga Mahatyam'', and portrayed a variety of characters.


Married to Javvadi Ramakrishna Rao Naidu in 1939, an accomplished musician and composer who scored music to many stage plays, she accompanied him to Madras. Ramakrishna Rao worked as music director in the Tamil film ''Mathru Bhoomi''. As with many actors of that era, she was a great singer too.<ref>http://www.oldtelugusongs.com/newsongs/vintage/Chenchulakshmi_1941-Rishyendramani-AtiBhagyasaliNari-Samudrala Sr_RChinnaiah&CRSubbaraman.mp3</ref>
She has done heroic roles in several Telugu films. In 1962, she starred in a leading role in the [[Malayalam]] swashbuckler film ''[[Palattu Koman]]'', directed by [[Kunchacko]]. She was credited as Sree Ramani in the film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/07/06/stories/2009070651010300.htm |title=The Hindu : Metro Plus Kochi / Columns : Old is Gold |website=The Hindu |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107180739/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/07/06/stories/2009070651010300.htm |archive-date=7 November 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>


Her first film was ''Sri Krishna Tulabharam'' (1935), where she played the role of Satyabhama.  She 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 the pinnacle in the film world. She acted as Adilaxmi in ''Chenchu Lakshmi'', which was also successful. She was in ''Seeta Rama Jananam'' in 1944, followed by ''Malliswari'', ''Vipra Narayana'', ''Maya Bazar'', ''Jagadeka Veeruni Katha'', ''[[Aggi Ramudu]]'', ''Sri Krishna Satya'' and ''Panduranga Mahatyam'', and portrayed a variety of characters. With over 150 films in all the major South Indian languages and Hindi, she was awarded the title of "Madhura Gaana Saraswati" by the Raja of Karvetinagaram for her singing skills.
With over 150 films in all the major South Indian languages and Hindi, she was awarded the title of "Madhura Gaana Saraswati" by the Raja of Karvetinagaram for her singing skills. She also acted with her granddaughter Bhavani in the 1974 Kannada film ''[[Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu]]'', where Bhavani won the best actress award and Rushyendrami won the award for the best supporting actress.
She also acted with her granddaughter Bhavani in the 1974 Kannada film ''[[Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu]]'', where Bhavani won the best actress award and Rushyendrami won the award for the best supporting actor.


She died on 17 August 2002 at Chennai. She was survived by two daughters and one son, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
==Personal life==
She died on 17 August 2002 at Chennai.<ref name=":0" /> She was survived by two daughters and one son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
# ''Srikrishna Thulabhaaram'' (1935)
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# ''[[Sri Krishna Tulabharam (1935 film)|Srikrishna Tulabhaaram]]'' (1935)
# ''[[Patni (1942 film)|Patni]]'' (1942) as Kannagi
# ''[[Patni (1942 film)|Patni]]'' (1942) as Kannagi
# ''[[Seeta Rama Jananam]]'' (1942) (actor and playback singer)
# ''[[Seeta Rama Jananam]]'' (1942) (actress and playback singer)
# [[Chenchu Lakshmi (1943 film)|''Chenchu Lakshmi'']] (1943) (actor and playback singer)
# [[Chenchu Lakshmi (1943 film)|''Chenchu Lakshmi'']] (1943) (actress and playback singer)
# ''Dharmangada'' (1949)
# ''Dharmangada'' (1949)
# ''[[Malliswari (1951 film)|Malliswari]]'' (1951) as Nagamma
# ''[[Malliswari (1951 film)|Malliswari]]'' (1951) as Nagamma
# ''[[Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam]]'' (1954)
# ''[[Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam]]'' (1954)
# ''[[Chandraharam]]'' (1954) Telugu/Tamil
# ''[[Vipranarayana]]'' (1954)
# ''[[Vipranarayana]]'' (1954)
# ''[[Aggi Ramudu]]'' (1954)
# ''[[Aggi Ramudu]]'' (1954)
# ''[[Mangalyam (film)|Mangalyam]]'' (1954) (Tamil)
# ''[[Mangalyam (1954 film)|Mangalyam]]'' (1954) (Tamil)
# ''[[Guna Sundari]]'' (1955)
# ''[[Guna Sundari]]'' (1955)
# ''[[Missamma]]'' (1955) as Gopalam's wife
# ''[[Missamma]]'' (1955) as Gopalam's wife
# ''[[Maya Bazaar]]'' (1957/I) as Subhadra (actor and playback singer)
# ''[[Maya Bazaar]]'' (1957) as Subhadra (actress and playback singer)
# ''[[Maya Bazaar]]'' (1957/II) as Subhadra (actor and playback singer)
# ''[[Maya Bazaar]]'' (1957) as Subhadra (actress and playback singer)
# ''[[Panduranga Mahatyam (film)|Panduranga Mahatyam]]'' (1957) as Laxmi
# ''[[Panduranga Mahatyam (film)|Panduranga Mahatyam]]'' (1957) as Laxmi
# ''[[Chenchu Lakshmi]]'' (1958/I)
# ''[[Bommala Pelli]]'' (1958) Telugu/Tamil
# ''[[Chenchu Lakshmi (1958 film)|Chenchu Lakshmi]]'' (1958)
# ''[[Abalai Anjugam]]'' (1959)
# ''[[Abalai Anjugam]]'' (1959)
# ''Deepavali'' (1960) as Devas mother Aditi
# ''Deepavali'' (1960) as Devas mother Aditi
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# ''[[Gulebakavali Katha]]'' (1962)
# ''[[Gulebakavali Katha]]'' (1962)
# ''[[Gundamma Katha]]'' (1962)
# ''[[Gundamma Katha]]'' (1962)
# ''[[Palattu Koman]]'' (1962)<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20121107180739/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2009/07/06/stories/2009070651010300.htm ]</ref>
# ''[[Vikramaadhithan]]'' (1962)
# ''[[Palattu Koman]]'' (1962; credited as Sree Ramani)
# ''[[Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham]]'' (1963) as Wife of Gaya
# ''[[Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham]]'' (1963) as Wife of Gaya
# ''[[Chitor Rani Padmini]]'' (1963)
# ''[[Ramudu Bheemudu]]'' (1964)
# ''[[Ramudu Bheemudu]]'' (1964)
# ''[[Enga Veetu Pillai]]''(1965)
# ''[[Enga Veetu Pillai]]''(1965)
# ''[[Navarathri (1966 film)|Navarathri]]'' (1966) as Brothel house Head
# ''[[Navarathri (1966 film)|Navarathri]]'' (1966) as Brothel house Head
# ''[[Pidugu Ramudu]]'' (1966)
# ''[[Pidugu Ramudu]]'' (1966)
# ''[[Shri Krishnavataram]]'' (1967/I)
# ''[[Sri Krishnavataram]]'' (1967/I)
# ''[[Mattilo Manikyam]]''<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mattilo Manikyam (1971) |url=https://indiancine.ma/ONG |access-date=2024-03-02 |website=Indiancine.ma}}</ref> (1971) as Lalitha's grandmother
# ''[[Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu]]'' (1974)
# ''[[Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu]]'' (1974)
# ''[[Shrimad Virat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra]]'' (1984)
# ''[[Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra]]'' (1984)
# ''[[Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam]]'' (1986)<ref>{{cite book |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rF8ABAAAQBAJ&q=Rushyendramani+chintamani&pg=PA1994-IA580 |chapter=Chintamani  
# ''[[Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam]]'' (1986)<ref>{{cite book |chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=rF8ABAAAQBAJ&q=Rushyendramani+chintamani&pg=PA1994-IA580 |chapter=Chintamani |editor-first1=Ashish |editor-last1=Rajadhyaksha |editor-first2=Paul |editor-last2=Willemen |title=Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema |edition=2nd |publisher=[[Routledge]] |date=18 June 1999 |isbn=978-1579581466 |accessdate=20 July 2016}}</ref>
|editor-first1=Ashish |editor-last1=Rajadhyaksha |editor-first2=Paul |editor-last2=Willemen |title=Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema |edition=2nd |publisher=[[Routledge]] |date=18 June 1999 |isbn=978-1579581466 |accessdate=20 July 2016}}</ref>
{{Colend}}


==References==
==References==
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Rushyendramani
Born
Rudravathi

(1917-01-01)1 January 1917
Vijayawada, Madras Presidency, British India
Died17 August 2002(2002-08-17) (aged 85)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Years active1935; 1942-1986
Spouse(s)Javvadi RamaKrishna Rao (m.1939-1998)
RelativesBhavani (granddaughter)

Rushyendramani (1 January 1917 – 17 August 2002) was an Indian film actress, playback singer, and dancer from Andhra Pradesh.[1] She had more than 150 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films from 1935 to 1986. Her notable films include Sri Seetarama Jananam (1944), Malliswari (1951), Vipra Narayana (1954), Chintamani (1956). Her last film was Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam (1986).[2]

Early life[edit | edit source]

She was born in Vijayawada on 1 January 1917. A trained singer in both the Indian classical music traditions and a trained Kuchipudi and Bharatanatyam dancer, she started her career on stage at the age of seven. She donned the mantle of Krishna and Prahalada by the age of 10. Later she joined Lakshmi Vilasa Nataka Sabha of Kommuri Pattabhi Ramayya. She was trained under Kapilavai Ramanatha Sastry, Puvvula Ramatilakam and acted in the dramas Chintamani and Savitri.[citation needed]

Film career[edit | edit source]

She moved to the silver screen and acted as Satyabhama in Srikrishna Tulabaram, produced by Rajarao Naidu in 1935. It was a commercial failure, but she won acclaim for her singing and acting prowess. She joined the Rajarajeswari Natya Mandali of Kadaru Nagabhushanam and P. Kannamba and extensively toured entire Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, parts of Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu. She earned accolades for her portrayal of Prabhavati in Rangoon Rowdi and Narada in Savitri. Her popularity and acting prowess crowned her as the "Rayalaseema Rani".

Married to Javvadi Ramakrishna Rao Naidu in 1939, an accomplished musician and composer who scored music to many stage plays, she accompanied him to Madras. Ramakrishna Rao worked as music director in the Tamil film Mathru Bhoomi. As with many actresses of that era, she was a great singer too.[3]

Her first film was Sri Krishna Tulabharam (1935), where she played the role of Satyabhama. She 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 the pinnacle in the film world. She acted as Adilaxmi in Chenchu Lakshmi, which was also successful. She was in Seeta Rama Jananam in 1944, followed by Malliswari, Vipra Narayana, Maya Bazar, Jagadeka Veeruni Katha, Aggi Ramudu, Sri Krishna Satya and Panduranga Mahatyam, and portrayed a variety of characters.

She has done heroic roles in several Telugu films. In 1962, she starred in a leading role in the Malayalam swashbuckler film Palattu Koman, directed by Kunchacko. She was credited as Sree Ramani in the film.[4]

With over 150 films in all the major South Indian languages and Hindi, she was awarded the title of "Madhura Gaana Saraswati" by the Raja of Karvetinagaram for her singing skills. She also acted with her granddaughter Bhavani in the 1974 Kannada film Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu, where Bhavani won the best actress award and Rushyendrami won the award for the best supporting actress.

Personal life[edit | edit source]

She died on 17 August 2002 at Chennai.[2] She was survived by two daughters and one son, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Filmography[edit | edit source]

  1. Srikrishna Tulabhaaram (1935)
  2. Patni (1942) as Kannagi
  3. Seeta Rama Jananam (1942) (actress and playback singer)
  4. Chenchu Lakshmi (1943) (actress and playback singer)
  5. Dharmangada (1949)
  6. Malliswari (1951) as Nagamma
  7. Sri Kalahastiswara Mahatyam (1954)
  8. Chandraharam (1954) Telugu/Tamil
  9. Vipranarayana (1954)
  10. Aggi Ramudu (1954)
  11. Mangalyam (1954) (Tamil)
  12. Guna Sundari (1955)
  13. Missamma (1955) as Gopalam's wife
  14. Maya Bazaar (1957) as Subhadra (actress and playback singer)
  15. Maya Bazaar (1957) as Subhadra (actress and playback singer)
  16. Panduranga Mahatyam (1957) as Laxmi
  17. Bommala Pelli (1958) Telugu/Tamil
  18. Chenchu Lakshmi (1958)
  19. Abalai Anjugam (1959)
  20. Deepavali (1960) as Devas mother Aditi
  21. Sri Venkateswara Mahatyam (1960) as Dhaaranidevi
  22. Jagadeka Veeruni Katha (1961) as Maharani
  23. Gulebakavali Katha (1962)
  24. Gundamma Katha (1962)
  25. Vikramaadhithan (1962)
  26. Palattu Koman (1962; credited as Sree Ramani)
  27. Sri Krishnarjuna Yudham (1963) as Wife of Gaya
  28. Chitor Rani Padmini (1963)
  29. Ramudu Bheemudu (1964)
  30. Enga Veetu Pillai(1965)
  31. Navarathri (1966) as Brothel house Head
  32. Pidugu Ramudu (1966)
  33. Sri Krishnavataram (1967/I)
  34. Mattilo Manikyam[5] (1971) as Lalitha's grandmother
  35. Bhootayyana Maga Ayyu (1974)
  36. Srimadvirat Veerabrahmendra Swami Charitra (1984)
  37. Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam (1986)[6]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Rushyendramani, Nata Ratnalu, Mikkilineni Radhakrishna Murthy, Second edition, 2002, Sitaratnam Granthamala, Vijayawada, pp: 393-4.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "News Today: First Generation Actress Rushyendra Mani is no more". Idlebrain.com. 23 August 2002. Retrieved 15 November 2022.
  3. ↑ http://www.oldtelugusongs.com/newsongs/vintage/Chenchulakshmi_1941-Rishyendramani-AtiBhagyasaliNari-Samudrala Sr_RChinnaiah&CRSubbaraman.mp3
  4. ↑ "The Hindu : Metro Plus Kochi / Columns : Old is Gold". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  5. ↑ "Mattilo Manikyam (1971)". Indiancine.ma. Retrieved 2 March 2024.
  6. ↑ Rajadhyaksha, Ashish; Willemen, Paul, eds. (18 June 1999). "Chintamani". Encyclopedia of Indian Cinema (2nd ed.). Routledge. ISBN 978-1579581466. Retrieved 20 July 2016.

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