HYDERABAD: Acclaimed Telugu actor Jamuna passed away tofay, January 27, 2023, morning at her residence. She was 86.
Jamuna is survived by her children Vamsee Juluri, a media professional and Sravanthi Juluri, an artist. She was among the last actors of Missamma (1955) in Telugu, which is considered her ninth movie. She began her career nearly 71 years ago with Puttillu in 1952.
Jamuna's most memorable roles were alongside Savitri including Missamma, Gundamma Katha, Donga Ramudu, Appu Chesi Pappu Kudu, and Mooga Mansulu.
After playing the leading lady in many movies, Jamuna began essaying character roles. She had a successful stint, albeit a brief one, with politics when she got elected to the Lok Sabha on a Congress ticket from Rajahmundry.
Jamuna made her acting debut at the age of 16 in Dr. Garikapati Rajarao's Puttillu (1953), and received her breakthrough with L. V. Prasad's Missamma (1955).
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