- Early life and education
- Personal details
- Film career
- Partial filmography Tamil Telugu Malayalam Kannada
- TV series
- References
- External links
{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2016}}{{Use Indian English|date=November 2016}}{{BLP sources|date=October 2016}}{{Infobox person
| name = Y. Vijaya
| image =
| birth_name = Yenigandla Vijaya
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1957|02|08}} [1]
| birth_place = Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, India
| death_date =
| death_place =
| occupation = Actress, Dancer
| yearsactive = 1965–present
| spouse = Amalanathan
(m. 1985-present)
| partner =
| children = Anushya (b.1986)
| parents = Yenigandla Jnanayya, Balamma
| website =
| awards =
}}Y. Vijaya is a classical dancer, and actress from Kadapa.[1][2][3] She acted in more than 1000 films including Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada languages.[4]Early life and educationHer father Yenigandla Jnanayya is a district manager in a cooperative marketing society. Her mother Balamma was a house-wife. Her ancestors belong to Guntur district. She is born in Kurnool on 8 February 1957 when her father was working there for two years. Vijaya has 9 siblings; 6 daughters, and 4 sons. She is fifth among them. She studied in Government girls high school in Kadapa till her 8th standard. She was interested in Science and Hindi subjects. Her parents observed that she was dancing to the tune of Radio music when she was just three years old. Also she used to dance in her school for stage shows. So they decided to teach her dance. During summer holidays after she finished her 8th standard, her parents took her to Vempati China Sathyam, famous dance guru to teach her dance. To continue dance classes, they decided to join her in Kesari High school in Chennai. She studied 9th and 10th standard in that school. Her dance performance debut was in 1975 in Kadapa. Later she did many stage shows in Tamil Nadu. Once there were floods in their place. Actors N. T. Rama Rao, and Akkineni Nageswara Rao visited their place to gather money for the flood affected areas. She met them for the first time. She went on to play heroine against N.T. Rama Rao in the film Sri Krishna Satya.[4] Personal detailsOne of her brother Y. Raja is settled as a TV actor. She is married to Amalanathan on 27 January 1985. He used to work as a correspondent in a college. After retiring, he entered into business. Currently she lives in Mahalingapuram, Chennai with her family.[2] Her daughter Anushya born in 1986. She got married in 2013.[5] Film careerShe used to learn dance under Vempati China Satyam in Madras. Once, the producers of the film Nindu Hrudayalu visited their dance institute and roped her in for a beggar character who also knows dance. That was her first opportunity in films. Later on she played character artist, heroine in many films. She acted as a heroine opposite N. T. Rama Rao in the film Sri Krishna Satya/ [2] Partial filmographyThis list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.Tamil{{colbegin}}- Vani Rani (1974)
- Manmatha Leelai (1976)
- Moondru Mudichu (1976)
- Asai 60 Naal (1976)
- Pennai Solli Kuttramillai (1977)
- Raghupathi Raghavan Rajaram (1977)
- Avar Enakke Sontham (1977)
- Aarupushpangal (1977)
- Balaparichai (1977)
- Navarathinam (1977)
- Chakravarthi (1977)
- Aval Oru Athisayam (1978)
- Mudi Sooda Mannan (1978)
- Punniya Boomi (1978)
- Sri Kanchi Kamakshi (1978)
- Ival Oru Seethai (1978)
- Bairavi (1978)
- Sakkalathi (1979)
- Rusi Kanda Poonai (1980)
- Engamma Maharani (1981)
- Pattam Parakkattum (1981)
- Kilinjalgal (1981)
- Thillu Mullu (1981)
- Thanikattu Raja (1982)
- Marumagale Vazhga (1982)
- Kadhalithu Par (1982)
- Mann Vasanai (1983)
- Nallavanuku Nallavan (1984)
- Sanga Natham (1984)
- Aathora Aatha (1984)
- Antha Uravukku Satchi (1984)
- Nyayam Ketkiren (1984)
- Vaazhkai (1984)
- Unnai Naan Santhithen (1984)
- Poovilangu (1984)
- Nooravathu Naal (1984)
- Nilavu Suduvathillai (1984)
- Ingeyum Oru Gangai (1984)
- Mayoori (1985)
- Mangamma Sapatham (1985)
- Kalyana Agathigal (1985)
- Neethiyin Marupakkam (1985)
- Anbin Mugavari (1985)
- Kaakki Sattai (1985)
- Jaathi Pookkal (1987)
- Muthal Vasantham (1986)
- Sippikkul Muthu (1986)
- Mythili Ennai Kaathali (1986)
- Marumagal (1986)
- December Pookal (1986)
- Sarvam Sakthimayam (1986)
- Kootu Puzhukkal (1987)
- Enga Ooru Pattukaran (1987)
- Jaathi Pookkal (1987)
- Aval Mella Sirithal (1988)
- En Thangai Kalyani (1988)
- Raththa Dhanam (1988)
- Thanga Kalasam (1988)
- Enga Ooru Kavalkaran (1988)
- Rajadhi Raja (1989)
- Paandi Nattu Thangam (1989)
- Aadi Velli (1990)
- Periya Veetu Pannakkaran (1990)
- Manaivi Oru Manickam (1990)
- Naanum Indha Ooruthan (1990)
- Pondatti Pondattithan (1991)
- Nattukku Oru Nallavan (1991)
- Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran (1992)
- Nadodi Pattukkaran (1992)...Vadivu
- Vaaname Ellai (1992)
- Pattukottai Periyappa (1994)
- Pudhiya Mannargal (1994)
- Varavu Ettana Selavu Pathana (1994)
- Subash (1996)
- Rajakali Amman (2000)
- Kann Thirandhu Paaramma (2000)
- Sonnal Thaan Kaadhala (2001)
- Priyamana Thozhi (2003)
- Manase Mounama (2007)
{{colend}}Telugu{{colbegin}}- Sri Krishna Satya (1972)
- Ganga Manga (1973)
- Chairman Chalamayya
- Meethi Meethi Baatein
- Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police
- Donga Kollu (1988)
- Mangammagari Manavadu (1984)
- Mayuri
- Anveshana (1985)
- Preminchu Pelladu (1985)
- Murali Krishnudu
- Repati Pourulu (1986)
- Magadheerudu (1986)
- Maa Pallelo Gopaludu (1985)
- Agni Putrudu (1987)
- Allari Krishnaiah (1987)
- Manavadostunnadu (1987)
- Gouthami(1987 film) (1987)
- Punnami Chandruudu (1987)
- Sankeertana (1987)
- Bhale Mogudu (1987)
- Makutamleni Maharaju (1987)
- Manmadha Leela Kamaraju Gola (1987)
- Mandaladeesudu
- Ladies Tailor (1986)
- Station Master
- Sarvam Sakthimayam
- Kaliyuga Pandavulu
- Pratighatana (1985)
- Nallavanuku Nallavan
- Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam (1989)
- Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha (1989)
- Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam (1991)
- shiva Shakti (1991)
- Attintlo Adde Mogudu (1990)
- Swati Mutyam
- Yamudiki Mogudu
- Brahma Putrudu
- Dagudumuthala Dampathyam (1990)
- Golmaal Govindam (1992)
- Pachani Samsaram (1992)
- Pellam Chepte Vinali (1993)
- Ratha Sarathi (1993)
- Kannayya Kittayya (1993)
- Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam (1991)
- Nippu Ravva (1993)
- Shanti Kranti
- Number One
- Gandeevam (1994)
- Ammoru (1995)
- Lingababu Love Story
- April 1 Vidudala (1991)
- Mogudu Pellala Dongata (1992)
- Matru Devo Bhava (1993)
- Rambantu (1996)
- Pelli (1997)
- Abbai Gari Pelli (1997)
- Suswagatham (1998)
- Subhakankshalu (1998)
- Pandaga (1998)
- Anaganaga Oka Roju (1997)
- Gulabi (1995)
- Preethsod Thappa (1998)
- Arundathi (1999)
- Raja (1999)
- Iddaru Mitrulu
- Nuvvu Vastavani (2000)
- Sakutumba Saparivaara Sametam (2000)
- Budget Padmanabham (2001)
- True Friends (2018)
- F2 - Fun and Frustration (2019)
{{colend}}Malayalam- Madaalasa (1978)
- Sandhyakku Virinja Poovu (1983)
- Uyarum Njan Nadake (1985)...Vasumathi Amma
- Abhayam Thedi (1986)...Tessy
- Vasudha (1992)
Kannada- Lakshmi Nivasa (1977)
- Shanti Kranti (1991)
- Shivanaga (1992)
- Preethsod Thappa (1998)
TV series- Kalki (2004-2006) Vaijanthi - Tamil
- Aarthy (2005-2008)
- Sindubad (2004-2006) ... Pattu Maami - Tamil
- Abirami (2010-2011)... Ravi's Mother - Tamil
- Minnale (2018-present)... Shalini's Grandmother - Tamil
- Chandrakumari (2019 - present)..... Chandra's aunt - Tamil
References1. ^{{cite web|last1=Movie Arists Association|title=Y. Vijaya profile on MAA Website|url=http://www.maastars.com/y-vijaya-profile/|website=maastars.com|publisher=Movie Arists Association|accessdate=6 October 2016}}
2. ^1 2 {{cite web|last1=D.G|first1=Bhavani|title=Pulusu Peru techindi kane|url=http://www.sakshi.com/news/family/exclusive-interview-y-vijaya-with-family-102244|website=Sakshi.com|publisher=Jagati Publications|accessdate=22 June 2016}}
3. ^{{cite web|title=Y. Vijaya at BFI|url=http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2ba5b8c98a|website=bfi.org.uk|publisher=British Film Institute|accessdate=6 October 2016}}
4. ^1 2 {{cite web|last1=S|first1=Gulzar Gouse|title=వై విజయ (సినీనటి) ఇంటర్వ్యూ|url=http://www.kadapa.info/%e0%b0%b5%e0%b1%88-%e0%b0%b5%e0%b0%bf%e0%b0%9c%e0%b0%af/|website=kadapa.info|publisher=kadapa.info|accessdate=27 June 2016}}
5. ^{{cite web|title=Veteran Actor Y. Vijaya's daughter Anushya to enter Wedlock|url=http://www.tamilstar.com/news-id-veteran-actress-y-vijayas-daughter-anushya-to-enter-wedlock-veteran-actress-y-vijaya-anushya-23-01-134040.htm|website=tamilstar.com|publisher=Tamil Star|accessdate=6 October 2016}}
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