Jai Varma
Jai Varma | |
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Other names | Jayaram (in Telugu),[1] Jayavarma,[2] Jaya Varman[3] |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1999-2008 2019-present |
Parent | C. L. Anandan |
Relatives | Disco Shanti (sister) Lalitha Kumari (sister) |
Jai Varma (or Jayavarma) is an Indian actor who works in Tamil and Telugu films. He is credited as Jayaram in Telugu films.[1]
Personal life and career
[edit]Jai Varma is the son of C. L. Anandan and brother of Disco Shanti and Lalitha Kumari.[4][5][6] He made his debut with the Telugu films Sambayya (1999) and Ide Naa Modati Premalekha (2001) with the stage name Jayaram, both of which feature his brother-in-law Srihari. Regarding his performance in the latter film, Gudipoodi Srihari of The Hindu wrote that he "displays ease in drama and dance".[1] He made his Tamil debut with Naam (2003), which featured his then brother-in-law Prakash Raj (through Lalitha Kumari) and four other newcomers.[6] Regarding his performance, a critic from The Hindu wrote that "Jayavarma, with a robust physique, piercing eyes and convincing expressions, is impressive" and added that "But there is an underlying sincerity about the role, in which Jayavarma shows promise".[2] During the shooting of his next film Image (2004), he slipped and fell when trying to save Abhinayashree and was saved by the director and producer.[3] Regarding his performance, a critic wrote that he "acquits himself creditably here too, despite the script not aiding him in any way".[7] He played the antagonist in Seshadri Naidu starring his brother-in-law Srihari and produced by Disco Shanthi. A critic from Idlebrain.com wrote that "Being short and slim, he did not look competitive enough to face Srihari's screen presence".[8] Theekuchi, which had a delayed release, released to negative reviews with a critic noting that "Hero Jaivarma has struggled to carry the burden and it shows".[9]
After a more than ten year hiatus, he played one of Vijay Sethupathi's friends in Laabam (2019) and one of his family members in Vikram (2022).[10]
Filmography
[edit]- Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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1999 | Sambayya | Telugu | ||
2001 | Ide Naa Modati Premalekha | Telugu | ||
2003 | Naam | Ramesh | Tamil | |
2004 | Image | Satish | Tamil | |
Seshadri Naidu | MLA's son | Telugu | ||
Azhagiya Theeye | Moorthy | Tamil | ||
2005 | Oru Kalluriyin Kathai | Moorthy | ||
2008 | Theekuchi | Sakthi | ||
2019 | Laabam | Pakkiri's friend | ||
2022 | Vikram | Sandhanam's family member |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Srihari, Gudipoodi. "Inconsequential stuff". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 June 2024 – via Idlebrain.com.
- ^ a b ""Naam"". The Hindu. Chennai. 25 September 2003. Archived from the original on 22 December 2021.
- ^ a b Mannath, Malini (19 July 2003). "On Location: 'Image'". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 12 October 2006.
- ^ Mannath, Malini (March 29, 2005). "New Launches". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 29 March 2005. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "From bit roles to hero". IndiaGlitz.com. March 30, 2005. Archived from the original on 23 April 2014. Retrieved 23 April 2014.
- ^ a b "Behindwoods : Prakash Raj's brother in law". Behindwoods. 20 April 2005.
- ^ Mannath, Malini. "Image". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 16 October 2006.
- ^ jeevi (23 April 2004). "Telugu cinema Review - Seshadri Naidu - Srihari, Nanditha - Posani Krishna Murali". Idlebrain.com.
- ^ "Theekuchi". Chennai Online. March 26, 2008. Archived from the original on 19 May 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ^ "Disco Shanti அக்கா தான் அப்பா இறந்த பிறகு Family பாத்துக்கிட்டாங்க 😭😢 Jai Varma Interview | Vikram". Behindwoods TV (in Tamil). June 1, 2022 – via YouTube.