Jai Varma
Jai Varma | |
|---|---|
| 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
Jai Varma is the son of C. L. Anandan and brother of Disco Shanti and Lalitha Kumari.[4] In his debut with the Telugu film Sambayya (1999), followed by Ide Naa Modati Premalekha (2001), he was credited as Jayaram. Both films 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. 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".[5] 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".[6] 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".[7]
Filmography
- Note: all films are in Tamil, unless otherwise noted.
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Sambayya | Telugu | ||
| 2001 | Ide Naa Modati Premalekha | |||
| 2003 | Indiramma | |||
| Naam | Ramesh | Tamil | ||
| 2004 | Image | Satish | ||
| 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
- 1 2 3 Srihari, Gudipoodi. "Inconsequential stuff". The Hindu. Retrieved 3 June 2024 – via Idlebrain.com.
- 1 2 ""Naam"". The Hindu. Chennai. 25 September 2003. Archived from the original on 22 December 2021.
- 1 2 Mannath, Malini (19 July 2003). "On Location: 'Image'". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 12 October 2006.
- ↑ Mannath, Malini (29 March 2005). "New Launches". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 29 March 2005. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
- ↑ 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. 26 March 2008. Archived from the original on 19 May 2008. Retrieved 12 January 2022.