Leelavathi (born Leela Kiran) is an Indian actress who worked in Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. She has acted in more than 600 films (more than 400 in Kannada alone) throughout her career for more than 50 years. She is known for her memorable performances in Bhaktha Kumbara , Mana mechida Madadi and Santa Tukaram. She has been the recipient of the Dr. Rajkumar Award in 1999 and Filmfare Awards.