K. R. Vijaya Age, Wiki and Bio

K. R. Vijaya

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth30/11/1948
Age75 years
BirthplaceChennai

Bio/Wiki

Real NameDeivanayaki
HometownChennai
Zodiac SignSagittarius

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 6" (168 cm)
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolGovernment Higher Secondary School, Adyar, Chennai

Personal Life

Marital StatusWidow

Relationships & More

Husband/SpouseMadathil Velayuthan (Businessman, Film Producer) (Deceased)
ChildrenDaughter - Hemalatha
Parents
FatherRamachandra Nair (Army Personnel, Actor) (Deceased)
MotherKalyani (Homemaker) (Deceased)
Siblings
BrotherNarayanan
Sisters
  • K. R. Vatsala (Actress)
  • K. R. Savithri (Actress)
  • Sashikala
  • Radha

Career

Debut
Tamil Film'Karpagam' (1963) as Karpagam
Malayalam Film'Manavatti' (1964) as Sheela
Telugu Film'Sri Krishna Pandaveeyam' (1966) as Rukmini
Tamil TV'Adhiparasakthi' (1994) as 'Devi'
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 1967 - Best Actress Award for 'Iru Malargal' at the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
  • 1970 - Best Actress Award for 'Namma Veetu Dheivam' at the Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
  • 1974 - Filmfare Special Award - South for 'Dheerga Sumangali'
  • 1984 - Second Best Actress Award for 'Ithiri Poove Chuvannapoove' at the Kerala State Film Awards
  • 1989 - Nandi Special Jury Award for 'Sutradharulu'
  • 2004 - Lifetime Achievement Award at the Filmfare Awards South
  • 2009 - Doctorate by the Satyabama College
  • 2013 - Chalachitra Rathnam Award by the Kerala Film Critics Association Awards
  • 2017 - Congress Managalir Award
  • 2018 - Best Character Actress Award for 'Sathyam Sivam Sundaram' at the Janmabhoomi Television Awards
  • 2019 - Nakshathira Sathanaiyalar 2019
Significant Films
  • 'Kai Kodutha Deivam' (1964)
  • 'Oonche Log' (1965)
  • 'Paramanandayya Sishyula Katha' (1966)
  • 'Akka Thangai' (1969)
  • 'Nathayil Muthu' (1973)
  • 'Sri Vinayaka Vijayamu' (1979)
  • 'Melmaruvathur Arpudhangal' (1986)
  • 'Sri Srisaila Bhramarambika Kataksham' (1991)
  • 'Mahashakti Maye' (1994)
  • 'Bhairavi: Aavigalukku Priyamanaval' (2012)
  • 'Two Countries' (2015)
  • 'Rayar Parambarai' (2023)
  • 'Malikappuram: Apathbandhavan Ayyappan' (2023)

Favourites

Car CollectionJeep Compass

Some Lesser Known Facts

K. R. Vijaya was inspired by her father's acting career, which motivated her to pursue acting.
She was affectionately known as 'Punnagai Arasi' (Queen of the smiles) by her fans in the late 1990s.
Directors often preferred her for roles portraying Hindu goddesses due to her striking resemblance to traditional depictions.
At a young age, her family relocated to Palani, which influenced her career path.
She was just 15 when she made her film debut with 'Karpagam', overcoming initial superstitions about her role.
Against her wishes, her parents arranged her marriage at 18, but she later decided to return to acting.
K. R. Vijaya's talent was recognized by Tamil poet Aroor Das, who encouraged her to continue acting.
She has starred in over 100 films within ten years of her career, marking her significant impact on South Indian cinema.
She was one of the first actresses in the Tamil film industry to own a private jet.