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Sriranjani Jr.

Born: February 22, 1927
Sriranjani Jr. Poster
FAN SCORE
50
POPULARITY
50

Sriranjani Jr is a respected Indian film actress who made a mark in the Tamil and Telugu film industries during the 1940s and 1950s. Born as Maha Lakshmi in Murikipudi village in Guntur district Andhr... Read more

Sriranjani Jr is a respected Indian film actress who made a mark in the Tamil and Telugu film industries during the 1940s and 1950s. Born as Maha Lakshmi in Murikipudi village in Guntur district Andhra Pradesh she began her acting journey in 1944 with the film Bhishma. She gained fame through her performance in the Telugu film Gunasundari Katha in 1949 directed by K V Reddy which became a turning point in her career. She was widely admired for portraying emotional and tragic roles that reflected depth and dignity. Her notable Tamil films include Parasakthi and Ratha Kanneer where she played roles that resonated with family values and sacrifice. Known for her expressive acting and natural charm Sriranjani Jr became one of the most beloved actresses of her era in South Indian cinema. Show less

ROLES
Actress
HEIGHT
5'4"/58kg
BIRTH PLACE
Murikipudi, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India

Quick Info

Born February 22, 1927
Birth Place Murikipudi, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Height 5'4"/58kg
Fan Score 50
Popularity 50
Roles Actress

Photos

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Videos

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Personal Details

Alternative Names Maha Lakshmi
Relatives Sr.Sriranjani

Did You Know

Trivia
  • Sriranjani Jr was originally named Maha Lakshmi before entering films
    She began her film career at the age of 17
    She was known for portraying tragic and emotionally deep characters
    Her film Parasakthi remains one of the landmark films in Tamil cinema history
    She was the younger sister of famous actress Sriranjani Sr
Quotes
  • "Acting is not about fame but about living the emotions of the role"
    "I believed in characters that touched the heart of ordinary people"
Trademarks
  • Portraying emotionally rich and tragic roles
    Graceful expressions and natural dialogue delivery
    Roles centered around sacrifice and family values
Nicknames
  • Ranjani
Salaries
  • Estimated Rs 3000 to Rs6000 per film in 1950s

Frequently Asked Questions

01

Who was Sriranjani Jr?

Sriranjani Jr was a popular Indian film actress who acted in Tamil and Telugu cinema during the 1940s and 1950s known for her emotional and family-oriented roles.

02

What is Sriranjani Jr real name?

Her real name was Maha Lakshmi before she adopted the screen name Sriranjani Jr.

03

Which are the most famous movies of Sriranjani Jr?

Her famous films include Gunasundari Katha Parasakthi and Ratha Kanneer.

04

What kind of roles did Sriranjani Jr usually play?

She often portrayed strong emotional and tragic characters representing family values and sacrifice.

05

When was Sriranjani Jr born and when did she pass away?

Sriranjani Jr was born on February 22 1927 and passed away on April 27 1974.

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