Biography
She acted in more than 500 Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi movies. Jayamalini was born in Chennai on 22 December 1958 into a Tamil family. She was the youngest of 8 siblings. She was introduced to Tollywood in 1974 by Vittalacharya in the movie he produced, Aadadani Adrustam. She acted in several Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam movies. She learned dancing from Heeralal master. She acted in Hindi movies too. She had a dance number in Shalimar (1978), starring Rex Harrison, Dharmendra and Zeenat Aman, which were in both English and Hindi versions. She also had a raunchy dance number, which was provocatively titled "Maamalu Maamalu Baavalu Baavulu", in the movie Maha Shaktimaan. Her sister Jyothi Lakshmi was also a cabaret dancer in films.
Acted in 74
1980s
- 1989
Koduku Diddina Kapuram
Parimalam
State Rowdy
Movie
- 1988
Maharajashri Mayagaadu
Movie
Intinti Bhagavatham
Movie
- 1987
Jayasimha
Movie
Vilangu
Movie
- 1986
Oka Radha Iddaru Krishnulu
Movie
- 1985
Andha Oru Nimidam
Movie
Sneha Sambandha
Movie
Kongumudi
Movie
- 1984
24 Mani Neram
Movie
Mahanagaramlo Mayagadu
Movie
Nalla Naal
Movie
Khaidi
Movie
Kilikkonchel
Movie
Guru Bhakti
Movie
Hero
Movie
Police Papanna
Movie
Prachanda Kulla
Movie
Iddaru Dongalu
Movie
- 1983
Maththe Vasantha
Movie
Chandashasanudu
Parijatham
Kirayi Kotigadu
Movie
Malaiyoor Mambattiyan
Sornam
- 1982
Kalavaari Samsaram
Movie
Gopurangal Saivathillai
Movie
Nadodi Raja
Movie
Maava Sose Savaal
Movie
Krodham
Kamala
- 1981
Snehithara Saval
Movie
Rani Kasula Rangamma
Movie
Bhoga Bhagyalu
Movie
Gaja Donga
Movie
- 1980
Bangaru Bava
Movie
Maria, My Darling
Movie
Rahasya Rathri
Movie
Nakili Manishi
Movie
Guru
Movie
Superman
Miss Lee
Anbukku Naan Adimai
Movie
Yamanukku Yaman
Rambhai
Aatagadu
Special Appearance
Natchathiram
Movie
1970s
- 1979
Samajaniki Sawal
Movie
Yugandhar
Kamini
Lok Parlok
Movie
Vetagadu
Special Appearance
Annai Oru Alayam
Movie
Yuvraaj
Movie
Tiger
Special Appearance
Hema Hemeelu
Lilly
Driver Ramudu
Kalavati
- 1978
Shalimar
Movie
Manavoori Pandavulu
Movie
Thai Meethu Sathiyam
Movie
Vasantha Lakshmi
Movie
Kiladi Jodi
Dancer
Jaganmohini
Jaganmohini
Muyyige Muyyi
Dancer
Vichitra Jeevitham
Item number
Indradhanussu
Movie
Kudure Mukha
Movie
Sati Savitri
Dancer
- 1977
Daana Veera Soora Karna
Dancer
Yamagola
Guest appearance
Amara Deepam
Asha
Sahodarara Savaal
Parvathi
Chanakya Chandragupta
Special Appearance
- 1976
Baalu Jenu
Movie
Bhakta Kannappa
Ranjana
Magaadu
Special Appearance
- 1975
Dr. Siva
Ammu
Annadammula Anubandham
Movie
Appearances2
1980s
- 1986
Singhasan
Self - Dancer
- 1981
Sanchari
Self - Dancer