Anjali Devi
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 24, 1927 in Chennai, Tamilnadu
- Died
- January 13, 2014
- Active Years
- 1940–2014 (75 Years)
- Total Credits
- 109 credits in database
Biography
Anjali Devi was a Telugu and Tamil actress and producer born on August 24, 1927, in Peddapuram, East Godavari, Madras Presidency. She passed away on January 13, 2014, at the age of 86. Over the course of her career, she achieved 105 known acting credits in movies and television shows. She was well known for her role as the mythological Sita, also referred to as Devi Sita, in the film Lava Kusha, which is also cited as Lava Kusa. Additionally, she was recognized for her titular and title roles in several movies, including Suvarna Sundari, Anarkali, and Chenchu Lakshmi. Her professional background encompassed both performance and production work within the South Indian film industries.
Career overview
Anjali Devi was a Telugu and Tamil actress and producer whose career spanned multiple decades. Born on August 24, 1927, in Peddapuram, East Godavari, Madras Presidency, she established a notable presence in the film industry with a known credit total of one hundred five acting roles on the Movie Database. Her work encompassed a variety of significant cinematic appearances in both mythological and titular characters.
Among her most well-known performances, she portrayed the mythological character Sita in Lava Kusa. She was also widely recognized for playing the title roles in several notable films, including Chenchu Lakshmi, Suvarna Sundari, and Anarkali. Her contributions to cinema as an actress solidified her enduring reputation in Telugu and Tamil film culture.
Anjali Devi passed away on January 13, 2014, at the age of eighty-six. Her extensive body of work on screen, characterized by memorable leading and mythological roles, remains a defining part of her legacy in film history.
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Full Filmography
109 titles- Athithi (2014) as Dr. Nirmala
- Marumunai (2014)
- Onbadhule Guru (2013)
- Piragu (2007) as Antony's wife
- Pirappu (2007) as Shenbagam, Padma's mother
- Brindavanam (1992)
- Shrutilayalu (1987)
- Sri Shirdi Saibaba Mahathyam (1986) as Baayeeja Bai
- Dongalu Baboi Dongalu (1984) as Swarajyam
- Poratam (1983) as Parvathi
- Guru Sishyulu (1981) as Parvathi
- Devudichina Koduku (1980)
- Adrushtavanthudu (1980)
- Ram Robert Rahim (1980) as Mother of Ram/Robert/Rahim
- Bhale Krishnudu (1980) as Lakshmi
- Chandipriya (1980)
- Annai Oru Alayam (1979)
- Mande Gundelu (1979)
- Sri Tirupati Venkateswara Kalyanam (1979) as Vakula Devi
- Tiger (1979) as Fathima Begum
- Annadammula Savaal (1978)
- Sri Rama Pattabhishekam (1978) as Sabari
- Kurukshetram (1977) as Kunti
- Magaadu (1976) as Shantamma
- Soggadu (1975)
- Urimai Kural (1974) as Kaveri, Soundharam Pilai 's wife
- Chakravakam (1974)
- Manchi Manushulu (1974) as Seethamma
- Jeevana Tarangalu (1973)
- Abhimanavanthulu (1973)
- Bhakta Tukaram (1973) as Avali Bai
- Talli Kodukulu (1973)
- Tata Manavadu (1973)
- Mayadari Malligadu (1973)
- Badi Panthulu (1972) as Janaki
- Kalam Marindi (1972)
- Sabadham (1971) as Rajeswari
- Vikramarka Vijayam (1971)
- Desamante Manushuloyi (1970)
- Anadhai Anandhan (1970)
- Agni Pareeksha (1970)
- Aadarsa Kutumbam (1969) as Janaki
- Lakshmi Nivasam (1968) as Sarada
- Veeranjaneya (1968) as Sita/Rukmini
- Vasantha Sena (1967) as Aditi
- Stree Janma (1967) as Susheela Devi
- Chadarangam (1967)
- Rahasyam (1967) as Lalita MahaTripurasundari Devi
- Nirdoshi (1967) as Lakshmi
- Bhaktha Prahlada (1967) as Leelavathi
- Sri Krishna Tulabharam (1966)
- Palnati Yudham (1966)
- Ennathan Mudivu (1965)
- Lava Kusa (1963) as Goddess Sita
- Paruvu-Prathishtta (1963) as Susheela
- Bhishma (1962) as Amba / Shikhandi
- Bhaktha Jayadeva (1961) as Padmavathi
- The Creation of Woman (1961) as Dancer
- Sati Sulochana (Indrajeet) (1961) as Sulochana
- Adutha Veettu Penn (1960) as Leela
- Chand Mere Aja (1960) as Rukmani Tripathi
- Mannadhi Mannan (1960)
- Bhatti Vikramarka (1960) as Prabhavathi Devi
- Bala Nagamma (1959) as Bala Nagamma
- Women's Authority (1958)
- Bhooloka Rambai (1958)
- Illarame Nallaram (1958)
- Chakravarthi Thirumagal (1957)
- Ambikapathy (1957)
- Neelamalai Thirudan (1957)
- Alladin and the Wonderful Lamp (1957)
- Panduranga Mahatyam (1957) as Rama
- Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957) as Kamla
- Manalane is the Blessing of Mangai (1957)
- Charana Daasi (1956) as Parvathi
- Matharkula Manikkam (1956) as Parvathi
- Devta (1956) as Nalini
- Jayam Manade (1956) as Shobha Devi
- Doctor Savithri (1955) as Doctor Savithri
- Town Bus (1955) as Amutha
- Anarkali (1955) as Anarkali
- Anarkali (1955) Producer
- Mudhal Thedhi (1955) as Lakshmi
- Kanavane Kan Kanda Deivam (1955)
- Jayasimha (1955) as Kalindi
- Santosham (1955) as Amrutham
- Rechukka (1955) as Nana
- Ratha Paasam (1954) as Rani
- Ponvayal (1954)
- Sorgavasal (1954) as Thilagavathy
- Sangham (1954) as Kamini
- Penn (1954)
- Inspector (1953)
- Ladki (1953) as Kamini
- Poongothai (1953) as Lakshmi
- Poongothai (1953) Producer
- Sarvadhikari (1951) as Meena Devi
- Marmayogi (1951)
- Nirdoshi (1951) as Nirmala
- Maaya Rambha (1950) as Kalavathi
- Swapna Sundari (1950) as Swapna Sundari
- Palletoori Pilla (1950) as Shantha
- Keelu Gurram (1949) as Guna Sundari
- Raksha Rekha (1949) as Chithra
- Kanniyin Kathali (1949) as Megala
- Parivartan (1949) as Nalini
- Balaraju (1948) as Mohini
- Uljhan (1942)
- Punar Milan (1940)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Anjali Devi best known for?
Anjali Devi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Pratos Combinados (1995), Urimai Kural (1974), Bunch of Friends (2025), Lava Kusa (1963).
When and where was Anjali Devi born?
Anjali Devi was born on August 24, 1927 in Chennai, Tamilnadu. They passed away on January 13, 2014.
How many credits does Anjali Devi have?
Anjali Devi has accumulated over 109 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1940 to 2014.
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Anjali Devi was a Telugu and Tamil actress and producer born on August 24, 1927, in Peddapuram, East Godavari, Madras Presidency. She passed away on January 13, 2014, at the age of 86. Over the course of her career, she achieved 105 known acting credits in movies and television shows. She was well known for her role as...
Anjali Devi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Lava Kusa (1963) as Goddess Sita — aged about 35
- Chakravarthi Thirumagal (1957) — aged about 29
- Urimai Kural (1974) as Kaveri, Soundharam Pilai 's wife — aged about 46
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