Lakshmi | |
|---|---|
 Lakshmi at Naan Suvasikkum Sivaji book launch | |
| Born | Yaragudipadi Venkata Mahalakshmi 13 December 1952 Madras, Madras State, India |
| Years active | 1961, 1968–present |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 2; including Aishwarya |
| Parent(s) | Yaragudipati Varada Rao Kumari Rukmini |
Yaragudipadi Venkata Mahalakshmi (born 13 December 1952),[1] known professionally as Lakshmi, is an Indian actress known for her work primarily in Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada films. She made her film debut through a Tamil film Sri Valli in 1961. Her debut as an actress happened with the Tamil film Jeevanaamsam in 1968. In the same year, she also debuted in Kannada and Telugu films with Goa Dalli CID 999 and Bandhavyalu, respectively. In 1974, Her second Malayalam film, Chattakari went on to become a blockbuster throughout India. Her performance in Mithunam (2012) is regarded as one of the "100 Greatest Performances of the Decade" by Film Companion.[2]
She then went on to appear in a number of commercially successful films in various languages. She has won one National Film Award for Best Actress, nine Filmfare Awards, three Nandi Awards, Kerala State Film Award for Best Actress, Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress for the movie Hoovu Hannu, the Bengal Film Journalists Association Awards and various other state awards. Lakshmi made her Bollywood debut in 1975, with the woman-centric Julie, the remake of Malayalam film Chattakkari. After appearing as a lead actress for more than a decade, she switched over to character roles. She is the only actress who has won the Filmfare Awards South seven times with most wins in all four different languages.
Lakshmi Movies List:
Telugu[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Bandhavyalu | Lakshmi | |
| 1968 | Chuttarikalu | Lakshmi | |
| 1969 | Karpura Harathi | Rani (sister of hero Krishna Ghattamaneni) | |
| 1969 | Mahabaludu | ||
| 1970 | Mayani Mamtha | ||
| 1970 | Oke Kutumbham | ||
| 1970 | Ma Avida Collector | Akkaji | |
| 1971 | Suputhrudu | Madhavi | |
| 1971 | Nindu Dampathulu | Vani | |
| 1972 | Koduku Kodalu | Julie | |
| 1972 | Marapurani Thalli | ||
| 1972 | Abbaigaru Ammaigaru | ||
| 1973 | Jeevana Tharangalu | Lavanya | |
| 1973 | Palletoori Bava | Lalitha | |
| 1973 | Kanna Koduku | Bharati | |
| 1973 | Puttinillu Mettinillu | Remake of Tamil movie Puguntha Veedu (1972) | |
| 1974 | Manushulu Mattibommalu | ||
| 1974 | Andaru Dongale | Lakshmi | |
| 1974 | Kodenag | ||
| 1974 | Bangaaru Kalalu | Jyothi | |
| 1975 | Ammayila Sapatham | Chithra | |
| 1975 | Babu (1975 film) | ||
| 1975 | Devudu Chesina Pelli | ||
| 1975 | Vayasochchina Pilla | ||
| 1976 | Bangaru Manishi | Geetha | |
| 1977 | Eetharam Manishi | Meera | |
| 1978 | Panthulamma | Sharada | Nandi Award for Best Actress Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Telugu |
| 1978 | Mallepoovu | ||
| 1981 | Bhavi Powrulu | ||
| 1981 | Pandanti Jeevitham | ||
| 1981 | Chattaniki Kallu Levu | Inspector Durga | |
| 1982 | Raaga Deepam | Gowri | |
| 1982 | Korukunna Mogudu | ||
| 1982 | Bandhalu Anubandhalu | ||
| 1982 | Prema Murthulu | ||
| 1983 | Mugguru Monagallu | ||
| 1983 | Poratham | ||
| 1986 | Sravana Megalu | Nandi Award for Best Actress Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Actress | |
| 1986 | Brahma Rudrulu | Sujatha | |
| 1986 | Ravana Brahma | Geeta | |
| 1987 | Ananda Thandavam | ||
| 1990 | Ghatana | ||
| 1992 | Pranadaata | Kamala | |
| 1992 | Public Rowdy | ||
| 1992 | Doshi | ||
| 1993 | Paruva Prathishta | Parvathi | |
| 1993 | Nippu Ravva | SP | |
| 1993 | Repati Rowdy | ||
| 1994 | Andaru Andare | ||
| 1994 | O Thandri O Koduku | ||
| 1995 | Alluda Majaka | Vasundhara | |
| 1995 | Madhya Taragathi Maha Bharatham | ||
| 1996 | Ninne Pelladata | Mahalakshmi | |
| 1997 | Abbai Gari Pelli | ||
| 1997 | Aaro Pranam | ||
| 1997 | Super Heroes | ||
| 1997 | Priya O Priya | Vasundhara | |
| 1997 | Muddula Mogudu | Shakunthala Devi | |
| 1998 | Premante Idera | Murali's mother | |
| 1998 | Pelli Kanuka | Ganga | |
| 1999 | Bobbili Vamsham | ||
| 2001 | Murari | Gopakka | Nandi Award for best character actress |
| 2001 | Preminchu | Kousalya | |
| 2001 | Chiranjeevulu | ||
| 2002 | Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo | Achchamamba | |
| 2002 | Prudhvi Narayana | Laxmi | |
| 2004 | Sakhiya | Durga Devi | |
| 2008 | Chintakayala Ravi | Seshamba chintakayala | |
| 2009 | Eenadu | Chief Secretary | Nominated-Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – Telugu |
| 2012 | Midhunam | Buchchi Lakshmi | Nandi Special Jury Award |
| 2015 | Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante | Malini | |
| 2019 | Oh! Baby | Savitri/Bebakka/Baby | |
| 2019 | Manmadhudu 2 | Sam's mother | |
| 2019 | Gang Leader | Saraswathi |
Tamil[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | Sri Valli | Child Valli | Debut in Tamil |
| 1968 | Jeevanaamsam | Lalitha | |
| 1969 | Kanni Pen | ||
| Kaaval Dheivam | Gokila | ||
| Annaiyum Pithavum | |||
| Mannippu | Bama | ||
| Paalkudam | |||
| Magane Nee Vazhga | |||
| 1970 | Maattukara Velan | Kamala Nagalingam | |
| Jeevanadi | |||
| Ethiroli | Kalpana | ||
| Kannan Varuvan | |||
| Maanavan | |||
| Navagraham | Vatchala | ||
| Penn Deivam | Ponnamma's daughter | ||
| Veetukku Veedu | Malathi | ||
| Yaen? | Kamala | ||
| 1971 | Nootrukku Nooru | Lakshmi | |
| Thangaikaga | Radha/Amutha | ||
| Thirumagal | Radha | ||
| Arunodhayam | Nirmala | ||
| Uyir | |||
| Kumari Kottam | Uma | ||
| Thulli Odum Pulliman | |||
| 1972 | Kasethan Kadavulada | Rama | |
| Aseervatham | |||
| Kanimuthu Paappa | |||
| Karunthel Kannayiram | |||
| Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil | |||
| Puguntha Veedu | |||
| Pillaiyo Pillai | |||
| Agathiyar | Kaveri | ||
| Ponmagal Vanthal | |||
| Idhaya Veenai | Nalini | ||
| Nawab Narkali | Kanchana | ||
| Rani Yar Kuzhandhai | |||
| Sange Muzhangu | Ladha | ||
| 1973 | Rajaraja Cholan | Princess Kundavai | |
| Karaikkal Ammaiyar | Punithavathi | ||
| Arangetram | Cameo | ||
| Thirumalai Deivam | Goddess Padmavati | ||
| Prarthanai | |||
| Thalai Prasavam | |||
| Thedi Vandha Lakshmi | Lakshmi | ||
| Vijaya | |||
| 1974 | Dikkatra Parvathi | Parvathi | Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actress |
| Naan Avanillai | Salima | ||
| Thirumangalyam | Lavanya | ||
| Akkarai Pachai | |||
| Magalukkaga | |||
| Kanmani Raja | Janaki | ||
| Prayachittham | |||
| Tiger Thaathachari | |||
| 1975 | Swaami Ayyappan | Mohini | |
| Pinju Manam | |||
| Anayavilakku | |||
| 1976 | Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal | Ganga | National Film Award for Best Actress |
| Seervarisai | |||
| Unakkaga Naan | |||
| Vazhvu En Pakkam | Saraswathi/Usha | ||
| 1977 | Thoondil Meen | ||
| Oruvannukku Oruthi | |||
| Punitha Anthoniyar | |||
| 1978 | Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral | Kalyani | Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress |
| Thyagam | Radha | ||
| Achchani | |||
| 1979 | Dhairyalakshmi | ||
| Nangooram | |||
| Vallavan Varugiran | |||
| 1980 | Polladhavan | Seetha | |
| Avan Aval Adhu | |||
| Mazhai Pattalam | |||
| 1981 | Netrikan | Meenakshi | |
| Kudumbam Oru Koyil | |||
| Savaal | Ganga | ||
| Thillu Mullu | Cameo | ||
| Vaa Indha Pakkam | |||
| 1982 | Nenjangal | ||
| 1983 | Unmaigal | Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Actress | |
| Indru Nee Nalai Naan | |||
| Thandikapatta Nyayangal | |||
| Nenjodu Nenjam | |||
| 1984 | Sirai | Bhagirathi | |
| Nee Thodumbothu | |||
| Nenjathai Allitha | |||
| 1985 | Sri Raghavendrar | Saraswati Bai | |
| Udhaya Geetham | Leela Chowdhry | ||
| Anthasthu | |||
| Oru Malarin Payanam | |||
| Thavam | |||
| 1986 | Samsaram Adhu Minsaram | Uma | |
| Kodai Mazhai | |||
| Anandha Kanneer | Parvatham | ||
| Enakku Nane Needipathi | |||
| Kanmaniye Pesu | |||
| Needhana Andha Kuyil | |||
| Palaivana Rojakkal | Surya | ||
| 1987 | Sirai Paravai | ||
| Kudumbam Oru Koyil | |||
| Dampathyam | |||
| Evargal Indiyargal | |||
| Mupperum Deviyar | |||
| Thalidhaanam | |||
| 1988 | Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye | ||
| Paasa Paravaigal | Mrs. Anandhi Sukumar, Advocate | ||
| Adhu Antha Kaalam | |||
| En Uyir Kannamma | |||
| Kadarkarai Thaagam | |||
| Ratha Dhanam | |||
| Thambi Thanga Kambi | Ganga (Kaveri) | ||
| 1989 | Ore Oru Gramathiley | Gayathri alias Karuppayi | |
| 1990 | Nyayangal Jayikkattum | Saraswathi | |
| Naanum Indha Ooruthan | |||
| 1991 | Maanagara Kaaval | Rupavathy, the Prime Minister of India | |
| Rudhra | |||
| 1992 | Jodi Senthachu | ||
| Sir...I Love You | |||
| 1993 | Enga Thambi | Shanthi | |
| 1994 | Athiradi Padai | Chithra IAS | |
| Kanmani | Kanmani's mother | ||
| Pattukottai Periyappa | Jhansi | ||
| 1995 | Periya Kudumbam | Kasthuri | |
| Mr. Madras | Murugan's mother | ||
| 1996 | Musthaffaa | Bhagyalakshmi | |
| Ilamai Rojakkal | |||
| 1997 | Vallal | Durairasu's sister | |
| 1998 | Moovendhar | Sivagami | |
| Veera Thalattu | Pandian's adopted mother | ||
| Jeans | Krishnaveny Paatty | ||
| Iniyavale | Prabakharan's mother, Lakshmi | ||
| Murattu Kadhal | |||
| Thalaimurai | |||
| 1999 | Padayappa | Padayappa's mother | |
| Kannupada Poguthaiya | Parvathy | ||
| Manam Virumbuthe Unnai | Priya's mother | ||
| 2000 | Kakkai Siraginilae | Savithri | |
| Rhythm | Chithra's mother-in-law | ||
| Vaanavil | Jayalakshmi I.A.S | ||
| Snegithiye | Malathi | ||
| 2002 | Dhaya | Mother Sharada | |
| 2004 | Vasool Raja MBBS | Janaki's mother | |
| 2005 | Ayya | Ayyadurai's wife | |
| Kanda Naal Mudhal | Ramani | ||
| 2007 | Naan Avanillai | Sarada | |
| Vel | Vetrivel's grandmother | ||
| 2008 | Karuvarai Pookkal | ||
| 2009 | Unnaipol Oruvan | Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu | |
| 2015 | Moone Moonu Varthai | Malini |
Malayalam[edit]
Kannada[edit]
| Year | Film | Costar | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Goa Dalli CID 999 | Raj Kumar | |
| 1976 | Naa Ninna Mareyalare | Raj Kumar | |
| 1977 | Olavu Geluvu | Raj Kumar | |
| 1978 | Kiladi Jodi | Srinath & Vishnuvardhan | Double role |
| 1979 | Naa Ninna Bidalaare | Anant Nag | |
| 1979 | Ravichandra | Raj Kumar | |
| 1979 | Nanobba Kalla | Raj Kumar | |
| 1979 | Chandanada Gombe | Anant Nag & Lokesh | |
| 1980 | Dhairyalakshmi | Anant Nag & Ambarish | |
| 1981 | Antha | Ambarish | |
| 1981 | Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha | Lokesh | |
| 1981 | Avala Hejje | Vishnuvardhan & Ambarish | |
| 1981 | Gaali Maathu | Jai Jagdish | |
| 1981 | Etu Ediretu | Srinath | |
| 1982 | Tony | Ambarish & Srinath | |
| 1983 | Pallavi Anu Pallavi | Vikram & Anil Kapoor | |
| 1983 | Makkale Devaru | Anant Nag | |
| 1983 | Mududida Tavare Aralithu | Anant Nag | |
| 1983 | Benkiya Bale | Anant Nag | |
| 1983 | Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige | Anant Nag | |
| 1984 | Makkaliralavva Mane Thumba | Anant Nag | |
| 1984 | Thaliya Bhagya | Charan Raj | |
| 1984 | Gandu Bherunda | Srinath & Ambarish | |
| 1984 | Olavu Moodidaga | Anant Nag | |
| 1985 | Ibbani Karagithu | Anant Nag | |
| 1985 | Bidugadeya Bedi | Anant Nag | |
| 1985 | Brahmastra | Ambarish | |
| 1985 | Sedina Hakki | Anant Nag, Prabhakar & Rajeev | |
| 1986 | Nannavaru | Srinath | |
| 1987 | Onde Goodina Hakkigalu | Vikram | |
| 1987 | Sowbhagya Lakshmi | Vishnuvardhan | |
| 1987 | Bangarada Baduku | ||
| 1988 | Dharma Pathni | Rajesh | |
| 1989 | Hosa Kavya | Prabhakar | |
| 1990 | Lion Jagapathi Rao | Vishnuvardhan | |
| 1991 | Central Rowdy | ||
| 1991 | Bombay Daada | ||
| 1992 | Bhale Keshava | ||
| 1993 | Hoovu Hannu | Filmfare Award for Best Kannada Actress Karnataka State Film Award for Best Actress | |
| 1993 | Kumkuma Bhagya | Srinath | |
| 1993 | Grihalakshmi | ||
| 1993 | Rayara Maga | ||
| 1993 | Jaga Mechida Huduga | ||
| 1993 | Sri Durga Pooje | ||
| 1995 | Baalondu Chaduranga | ||
| 1996 | Hetthavaru | ||
| 1998 | Preethsod Thappa | ||
| 1999 | Chennappa Channe Gowda | ||
| 1999 | Suryavamsha | Vishnuvardhan | |
| 2001 | Amma | ||
| 2001 | Diggajaru | ||
| 2002 | Prema | ||
| 2007 | Hethare Hennanne Herabeku | ||
| 2008 | Vamshi | Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| 2009 | Budhivanta | ||
| 2010 | Jothegara | ||
| 2015 | Sharp Shooter | ||
| 2015 | Vamshodharaka | ||
| 2017 | Eradane Sala | ||
| 2017 | Saheba |
Hindi[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Julie | Julie | Filmfare Best Actress Award |
| 1977 | Jeevan Mukt | ||
| Charandas | Lalli | ||
| 1979 | Aangan Ki Kali | Sunita | |
| 1981 | Kahani Ek Chor Ki | Geeta | |
| 1981 | Dhuaan | Lakshmi | |
| 2004 | Hulchul | Laxmi Devi |
TV Serials[edit]
- Adutha Veetu Kavithai
- Nallathor Veenai
- Mahalakshmi
TV shows[edit]
- Kannadada Kotyadhipati as Contestant
- Kadhai Alla Nijam reality show in Vijay TV
- Neena Naana as Host
- Champions as Judge
- Drama Juniors as Judge
- Kathe alla jeevana Kannada Reality show
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