New Delhi: Veteran Telugu film actor and former parliamentarian J Jamuna passed away at her residence in Hyderabad. She was 86.
As per reports, the actress was suffering from some illness due to age-related issues. She is survived by her son and daughter.
Her remains will be taken to the Film Chamber for public homage, with the last rites to be performed by the end of the day, her family said.
Born in Hampi on August 30, 1936, Jamuna made her film debut at the age of 16 with Puttillu (1952) made by Garikapati Raja Rao of Praja Natya Mandali, cultural wing of the Communist Party of India (CPI).
Many celebrities expressed their deepest condolences to her family.