Sri Lakshmi (actress)
Sri Lakshmi is an Indian actress who is known for her comic roles in Telugu films.[1] She has also appeared in Tamil films. More than 500 films to her credit,[2] she later turned her attention towards television serials.[3] Lakshmi has received four Nandi Awards for Best Female Comedian.
Sri Lakshmi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aishwarya Lakshmi Priya Madras, India |
| Occupation | Film actress |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Relatives | Aishwarya Rajesh (niece) |
Early life
Sri Lakshmi was born and brought up in Madras into a Telugu family from Rajahmundry, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. Her father Amarnath and brother Rajesh are actors. Rajesh's daughter Aishwarya is an actress.[4]
Career
Daughter of veteran Telugu actor/Producer Dr. Amarnath, Sri Lakshmi entered the film industry to support her family after her father had fallen sick. Initially, she did minimal and unnoticeable characters. After noticing her spark in playing comedic roles, director Jandhyala offered her a meatier role in Rendu Jella Sita, which turned her career. In the Telugu film industry, she acted in comedy films by ace director, Jandhyala. She also acted in K. Vishwanath films in comedy roles. She acted in more than 500 films, including Tamil, Kannada, etc. She later turned to TV plays. She is typically associated with stereo comic roles.
Filmography
Telugu
| Film | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Kondaveeti Simham | ||
| 1981 | Ooriki Ichina Maata | Roopa's friend | |
| 1982 | Shriman Shrimati | ||
| 1982 | Nalugu Stambhalata | ||
| 1983 | Amarajeevi | ||
| 1983 | Manthri Gari Viyyankudu | ||
| 1983 | Puttadi Bomma | ||
| 1983 | Rendu Jella Seetha. | ||
| 1984 | James Bond 999 | Arumugam's wife | |
| 1984 | Ananda Bhairavi | ||
| 1984 | Babai Abbai | ||
| 1984 | Kanchu Kagada | ||
| 1984 | Srivariki Premalekha | ||
| 1985 | Vijetha | ||
| 1985 | Ooriki Soggadu | ||
| 1985 | Mogudu Pellalu | ||
| 1985 | Rendu Rella Aaru | ||
| 1986 | Iddaru Mithrulu | Alka | |
| 1986 | Captain Nagarjuna | ||
| 1986 | Chantabbai | ||
| 1986 | Jeevana Poratam | ||
| 1987 | Collector Gari Abbai | ||
| 1987 | Aranyakanda | ||
| 1988 | Janaki Ramudu | ||
| 1988 | Rajakiya Chadurangam | ||
| 1988 | Pelli Chesi Choodu | ||
| 1988 | Sahasam Cheyara Dimbaka | ||
| 1988 | Swarnakamalam | ||
| 1988 | Varasudochhadu | ||
| 1989 | Bhale Dampathulu | ||
| 1989 | Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha | ||
| 1989 | Bava Bava Panneeru | ||
| 1989 | Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam | ||
| 1989 | Jayammu Nischayammu Raa | ||
| 1989 | Hai Hai Nayaka | ||
| 1990 | Prananiki Pranam | Subbu | |
| 1990 | Chevilo Puvvu | ||
| 1990 | Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! | ||
| 1991 | Aditya 369 | ||
| 1991 | Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam | ||
| 1991 | Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police | ||
| 1991 | Kobbari Bondam | ||
| 1991 | Talli Tandrulu | ||
| 1992 | Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran | ||
| 1993 | Ish Gup Chup | ||
| 1993 | Repati Rowdy[5] | ||
| 1993 | Jamba Lakidi Pamba | ||
| 1993 | Brundavanam | ||
| 1993 | Ladies Special | ||
| 1993 | Mayalodu | ||
| 1993 | One by Two | ||
| 1993 | Rajendrudu Gajendrudu | ||
| 1994 | Shubha Lagnam | ||
| 1994 | Brahmachari Mogudu | ||
| 1994 | M Dharmaraju M.A. | ||
| 1994 | Gharana Alludu | ||
| 1995 | Subha Sankalpam | ||
| 1995 | Ghatothkachudu | ||
| 1995 | Vajram | ||
| 1996 | Oho Naa Pellanta | ||
| 1997 | Pelli Sandadi | ||
| 1997 | Chinnabbayi | ||
| 1998 | Love Story 1999 | ||
| 1998 | Pandaga | ||
| 1998 | Gillikajjalu | ||
| 1999 | Preminche Manasu | ||
| 2000 | Sardukupodam Randi | ||
| 2001 | Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi | ||
| 2001 | Akasa Veedhilo | ||
| 2002 | Mitr, My Friend | ||
| 2002 | Holi | ||
| 2002 | Tappu Chesi Pappu Kudu | ||
| 2003 | Palnati Brahmanayudu | ||
| 2008 | Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu | ||
| 2010 | Golimar | ||
| 2011 | Gaganam | Mrs. Venkat Ram | |
| 2012 | Dhoni | ||
| 2020 | Amaram Akhilam Prema |
Tamil
- Sparisam (1982) - Debut in Tamil
- Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran (1992)
- Payanam (2011) as Mrs. Venkat Raman
- Dhoni (2012)
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 | Jayam | ETV | |
| 2009–2010 | Rudra | Zee Tamil | |
| 2011–2012 | Sravani Subramanyam | Gemini TV | |
| 2013-2016 | Agni Poolu | ||
| 2014-2015 | Ramulamma | Maa TV | |
| 2014–2016 | Nenu Ayana Aruguru Attalu | Zee Telugu | |
| Sundarakanda | Gemini TV Polimer TV Puthuyugam TV | ||
| Meghamala | ETV | ||
| 2016–2020 | Naa Peru Meenakshi | ||
| 2017–2018 | OK Jaanu | Star Maa | |
| 2017–2020 | Agni Sakshi | ||
| 2019–2020 | Roja | Annapurani | Gemini TV |
| 2019 | Mathrudevobhava | Gayatri Devi | |
| 2021 | Locked | Padmini | Aha |
| 2021 – 2022 | Muthyamantha Muddu | Srilakshmi | Zee Telugu |
Dubbing
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010): Telugu version dub[6]
Awards
- Best Female Comedian - Sahanam (1996)
- Best Female Comedian - Chelikaadu (1997)
- Best Female Comedian - Police (1999)
- Best Female Comedian - Preminchu (2001)
References
- "Sri Lakshmi". chithr.com. Archived from the original on 19 September 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2021.
- "Dancing Her Way Into Films". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
- "హీరోయిన్ కాకపోవడం నా అదృష్టం – శ్రీ లక్ష్మి.. – Andhra Prabha Telugu Daily". Andhra Prabha. Retrieved 12 August 2020.
- Ali and Sri Lakshmi (21 February 2021). Actress Sri Lakshmi tells about her Family & Depression in her real life. ETV Telugu.
- "Repati Rowdy (1993) Telugu Movie Review, Rating - Raghu". www.thecinebay.com. Retrieved 21 April 2023.
- "The Chronicles of Narnia - Voyage of the Dawn Trader (Hindi, Tamil and Telugu Credits) - YouTube". YouTube.com. 8 March 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964–2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964–2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 21 August 2020.(in Telugu)
External links
- Sri Lakshmi at IMDb