Jai Varma
Jai Varma | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Jayaram (in Telugu),[1] Jayavarma,[2] Jaya Varman[3] |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2001-2008 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 film Ide Naa Modati Premalekha (2001) with the stage name Jayaram. Regarding his performance, 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 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Ide Naa Modati Premalekha | Telugu film | |
| 2003 | Naam | Ramesh | |
| 2004 | Image | Satish | |
| Seshadri Naidu | MLA's son | Telugu film | |
| Azhagiya Theeye | Moorthy | ||
| 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.