She played Goddess Shakti and Mariamman in classics from the 1980s.
Vijaya co-starred with M. G. Ramachandran (MGR), Sivaji Ganesan, and Gemini Ganesan.
She has appeared in television serials, including Raja Rajeswari and Malikappuram (2023–2025). Lifestyle and Personal Background Deivanayaki was born in Thiruvananthapuram. Vijaya was the first Indian actress to own a private jet. She married Madathil Velayuthan in 1966. actress kr vijaya naked photos
She lives in Chennai and continues to appear in films and on television. Awards and Recognitions
She received the Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award – South in 2004. Vijaya received Tamil Nadu and Kerala State Film Awards. She played Goddess Shakti and Mariamman in classics
She received titles such as "Abhinaya Saraswathi" and the Kalaimamani Award.
K. R. Vijaya’s career took off when she was cast opposite M. G. Ramachandran in Mugaraasi. The film was a blockbuster, and their on-screen chemistry became legendary. She went on to act in over 15 films with MGR, including Nam Naadu (1969) and Mattukkara Velan (1970). Simultaneously, she held her own alongside Sivaji Ganesan in classics like Vietnam Veedu (1970) and Dharmam Engey (1972). Her versatility allowed her to play everything from a goddess in devotional films to a comedic foil in Rajinikanth’s Thillu Mullu. Film promotional stills – released with each movie’s
| Year | Title | Medium | Role | |------|-------|--------|------| | 2003 | Kadhal Kadhai | Film | Lead | | 2007 | Madhurai | Film | Supporting | | 2011‑2014 | Madhuram | TV Serial | Main lead | | 2018‑2020 | Vetri Selvan | TV Serial | Antagonist |