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P. Jayadevi

  • Writer
  • Director
  • Actress
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P. Jayadevi was born in India. She was a writer and director, known for Sivaji (2007), Nalam Nalamariya Aaval (1984) and Vilangu (1987). She was married to Velu Prabhakaran. She died on 4 October 2023 in India.
DiedOctober 4, 2023
DiedOctober 4, 2023
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Known for

Rajinikanth in Sivaji (2007)
Sivaji
7.6
  • Actress(as Jayadevi)
  • 2007
Nalam Nalamariya Aaval
  • Writer
  • 1984
Vilangu
9.3
  • Writer
  • 1987
Power of Women (2005)
Power of Women
6.3
  • Writer(as Jayadevi)
  • 2005

Credits

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Writer

  • Power of Women (2005)
    Power of Women
    6.3
    • Writer (as Jayadevi)
    • 2005
  • Puratchikkaaran (2000)
    Puratchikkaaran
    • Writer
    • 2000
  • Vilangu
    9.3
    • Writer
    • 1987
  • Vilangu Meen
    • Writer
    • 1985
  • Nalam Nalamariya Aaval
    • screenplay
    • 1984
  • Mattravai Neril (1980)
    Mattravai Neril
    • Writer
    • 1980

Director

  • Power of Women (2005)
    Power of Women
    6.3
    • Director (as Jayadevi)
    • 2005
  • Paasam Oru Vesham
    • Director
    • 1987
  • Vilangu
    9.3
    • Director
    • 1987
  • Vilangu Meen
    • Director
    • 1985
  • Nalam Nalamariya Aaval
    • Director
    • 1984

Actress

  • Rajinikanth in Sivaji (2007)
    Sivaji
    7.6
    • (as Jayadevi)
    • 2007
  • Vaazha Ninaiththaal Vaazhalaam (1978)
    Vaazha Ninaiththaal Vaazhalaam
    • 1978
  • Sainthadamma Sainthadu (1977)
    Sainthadamma Sainthadu
    4.1
    • 1977
  • Kamal Haasan and Sujatha in Idaya Malar (1976)
    Idaya Malar
    6.5
    • 1976

Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Jayadevi
  • Born
    • India
  • Died
    • October 4, 2023
    • India(undisclosed)
  • Spouse
    • Velu Prabhakaran

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Regarded as one of the first female directors in the Tamil film industry,.

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