Biography
Leelavathi (born Leela Kiran, 1937 – 8 December 2023) was an Indian actress who worked predominantly in Kannada films, in addition to Tamil and Telugu films. She acted in more than 600 films (more than 400 in Kannada alone) throughout her career of more than 50 years. She is known for many memorable performances like in Bhakta Kumbara, Mana Mecchida Madadi and Santha Thukaram. She was the recipient of the Dr. Rajkumar Award in 1999 and Filmfare Awards.
Filmography
all 42
Movies 41
self 2
TV Shows 1
Herself
Weekend With Ramesh (2014)
TV
Shivayya's grandmother
Swaathi Mutthu (2003)
Movie
Seetha's grandmother
Habba (1999)
Movie
Actress
Tiger Gangu (1990)
Movie
Actress
Olavina Udugore (1987)
Movie
Sharadamma
Premaloka (1987)
Movie
Giri Baale (1985)
Movie
Actress
Nanu Nanna Hendthi (1985)
Movie
Kaveri
Kalinga Sarpa (1984)
Movie
Benkiyalli Aralidha Hoovu (1983)
Movie
(as: M. Leelavathi)
Eradu Nakshatragalu (1983)
Movie
Cameo
Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha (1981)
Movie
Gaali Maathu (1981)
Movie
Muniyana Madari (1981)
Movie
Nammammana Sose (1980)
Movie
Geetha's mother
Vasantha Geetha (1980)
Movie
Actress
Na Ninna Bidalare (1979)
Movie
Maathu Tappada Maga (1978)
Movie
Actress
Kiladi Kittu (1978)
Movie
Hombisilu (1978)
Movie
Actress
Kumkuma Rakshe (1977)
Movie
Jyothi's mother
Sahodarara Savaal (1977)
Movie
Anu's Mother-in-law
Avargal (1977)
Movie
Annapoorna
Na Ninna Mareyalare (1976)
Movie
Parvathi
Aval Oru Thodar Kathai (1974)
Movie
Naan Avanillai (1974)
Movie
Nagamma
Upasane (1974)
Movie
Actress
Bhakta Kumbara (1974)
Movie
Sudama's wife
Mooruvare Vajragalu (1973)
Movie
Yamuna
Sipayi Ramu (1972)
Movie
Girjakka
Sharapanjara (1971)
Movie
Aparna
Gejje Pooje (1969)
Movie
Dakshayani / Parvathi
Gange Gowri (1967)
Movie
Princess Mandara Male
Veerakesari (1963)
Movie
Actress
Nanda Deepa (1963)
Movie
Sumaithaangi (1962)
Movie
Veeravva
Kittur Chennamma (1962)
Movie
Lakshmi
Gaali Gopura (1962)
Movie
Malathi
Vidhi Vilasa (1962)
Movie
Sumana
Mana Mechhida Madadi (1962)
Movie
Actress
Mane Thumbida Hennu (1958)
Movie
Actress
Katha nayaka
Movie
Ratings
Average 4.86
Based on 2.64 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1958
1972
1978
1976
2014
Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1935-01-01
Deathday2023-12-08 (88 years old)
Birth PlaceBelthangady, India
ChildrenVinod Raj
CitizenshipsBritish Raj, Dominion of India, India
ResidencesBeṅgaḷūru · Bangalore, India
Also Known AsLeelavati
AwardsFilmfare Awards South
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