Kamna Jethmalani
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Kamna Jethmalani is an India
n film actress. She debuted in 2005 with the Telugu
film Premikulu and had her first commercial success with her third feature film Ranam
. Subsequently, she played the lead role in a number of Telugu-language films, while also debuting and appearing in Tamil
, Malayalam and Kannada films.
. Her childhood pet name is "Dinky". Her mother Divya is a housewife and her father Nimesh Jethmalani is a businessman. She has two siblings- brother Kapil and sister Karishma. She was a runner at the Miss Mumbai contest.
in 2004. The following year, she made her movie debut with the Telugu film Premikulu. Though that film flopped, her second film Ranam
was a big hit. Her first Tamil
film was Idhaya Thirudan
with Jayam Ravi
. She did an item number in the film Sainikudu
. She has acted in Machakaaran
opposite Jeevan
. Since then, she has done several south Indian films, in which she performed the lead role.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film actress. She debuted in 2005 with the Telugu
Telugu language
Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu...
film Premikulu and had her first commercial success with her third feature film Ranam
Ranam
Ranam is a Telugu film which stars Gopichand and Kamna Jethmalani. Choreographer-turned-director Amma Rajasekhar directed this film. The film was a hit at the box office. This is Gopichand's third consecutive hit as a lead actor...
. Subsequently, she played the lead role in a number of Telugu-language films, while also debuting and appearing in Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
, Malayalam and Kannada films.
Early life
She is the granddaughter of businessman late Shyam Jethmalani, though she is believed to be related to noted politician and criminal lawyer Ram JethmalaniRam Jethmalani
Ram Jethmalani, : राम जेठ्मलानी,: رام جيٺملاڻي born 14 September 1923, in Shikharpur in Sindh, British India) is an Indian lawyer and politician. He has served in various posts such as Union Law Minister and Chairman of Bar Associations...
. Her childhood pet name is "Dinky". Her mother Divya is a housewife and her father Nimesh Jethmalani is a businessman. She has two siblings- brother Kapil and sister Karishma. She was a runner at the Miss Mumbai contest.
Career
She appeared in the video of "Chodd Do Aanchal Zamaana Kyaa Kehega" by Bombay VikingsBombay Vikings
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in 2004. The following year, she made her movie debut with the Telugu film Premikulu. Though that film flopped, her second film Ranam
Ranam
Ranam is a Telugu film which stars Gopichand and Kamna Jethmalani. Choreographer-turned-director Amma Rajasekhar directed this film. The film was a hit at the box office. This is Gopichand's third consecutive hit as a lead actor...
was a big hit. Her first Tamil
Tamil language
Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore...
film was Idhaya Thirudan
Idhaya Thirudan
Idhaya Thirudan is a Tamil film directed by Saran, starring Jayam Ravi and Kamna Jethmalani. This film was Jayam Ravi’s fifth film but was labelled his worst of the five. The soundtrack was composed by Bharadwaj. It was released in February 2006. The heroine debutant, Kamna Jethmalani is the...
with Jayam Ravi
Jayam Ravi
Jayam Ravi is an Indian film actor. Ravi has appeared in films including Jayam, M. Kumaran Son Of Mahalakshmi, Unakkum Enakkum, Santhosh Subramaniam and Thillalangadi all of which have been directed by his brother, M...
. She did an item number in the film Sainikudu
Sainikudu
The film has six songs composed by Harris Jayaraj. The music of the film was released simultaneously in 10 chosen venues from five different countries – India, USA, Australia, Singapore and Dubai on the morning of 21 October 2006. The producer of the film, Ashwini Dutt, arranged the use of a...
. She has acted in Machakaaran
Machakaaran
Machakaaran is a 2007 Indian Tamil film written and directed by Tamilvannan of Kalvanin Kadhali fame. The film stars Jeevan and Kamna Jethmalani in the lead, whilst Santhanam, G. M. Kumar, Shobraj and Vinod Rajan play major roles and Malavika appears in an item number. The film score and soundtrack...
opposite Jeevan
Jeevan
Jeevan is a Tamil film actor.-Biography:He graduated from the St. Bede's School in Chennai. One of his classmates was actor Surya Sivakumar.-Career:...
. Since then, she has done several south Indian films, in which she performed the lead role.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Premikulu | Vennela | Telugu | |
| Idhaya Thirudan Idhaya Thirudan Idhaya Thirudan is a Tamil film directed by Saran, starring Jayam Ravi and Kamna Jethmalani. This film was Jayam Ravi’s fifth film but was labelled his worst of the five. The soundtrack was composed by Bharadwaj. It was released in February 2006. The heroine debutant, Kamna Jethmalani is the... |
Deepika | Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
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| 2006 | Ranam Ranam Ranam is a Telugu film which stars Gopichand and Kamna Jethmalani. Choreographer-turned-director Amma Rajasekhar directed this film. The film was a hit at the box office. This is Gopichand's third consecutive hit as a lead actor... |
Maheswari | Telugu | |
| Samanyudu | Vandana | Telugu | ||
| Sainikudu Sainikudu The film has six songs composed by Harris Jayaraj. The music of the film was released simultaneously in 10 chosen venues from five different countries – India, USA, Australia, Singapore and Dubai on the morning of 21 October 2006. The producer of the film, Ashwini Dutt, arranged the use of a... |
Telugu | Special Appearance in song | ||
| 2007 | Toss Toss (2007 film) Toss is a 2007 Telugu film written and directed by Priyadarshini Ram. The film stars Upendra, Raja, Kamna Jethmalani, and Priyamani in prominent roles. The film was released on 14 July 2007. This is the first film in India to be shot with the Thompson Viper Filmstream Camera.-Plot... |
Telugu | ||
| Ugaadi | Cauvery | Kannada | Dubbed into Telugu as America Alludu in 2011 | |
| Machakaaran Machakaaran Machakaaran is a 2007 Indian Tamil film written and directed by Tamilvannan of Kalvanin Kadhali fame. The film stars Jeevan and Kamna Jethmalani in the lead, whilst Santhanam, G. M. Kumar, Shobraj and Vinod Rajan play major roles and Malavika appears in an item number. The film score and soundtrack... |
Shivani Rajangam | Tamil | Dubbed into Telugu as Dheera in 2009 | |
| 2008 | Andamaina Abadham | Vaishnavi | Telugu | |
| King King (2008 film) King is a 2008 Indian Telugu film starring Akkineni Nagarjuna, Trisha Krishnan, Arjan Bajwa , and Mamta Mohandas. The film was directed by Sreenu Vaitla and produced by D Sivaprasad Reddy.-Plot:... |
Telugu | Special Appearance in song Nuvvu Ready | ||
| 2009 | Bendu Apparao R.M.P Bendu Apparao R.M.P * Track 5 is originally from Blade Babji, composed by Vandemataram Srinivas* Track 6 is originally from Seema Sastry, composed by Koti-External links:* at Basthi.com... |
Padma Priya | Telugu | |
| Rajadhi Raja | Tamil | |||
| 2010 | Kathi Kantha Rao | Ratnam | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Makeup Man | Malayalam | Guest Appearance | |
| Kasethan Kadavulada | Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
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