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 and Kannada language 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 for her roles in Sahasam (1996), Chelikadu (1997), Police (1999), and Preminchu (2001).[4]
Sri Lakshmi | |
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Born | |
Occupation | Film actress |
Years active | 1981–present |
Relatives | Aishwarya Rajesh (Niece) |
Career
Daughter of veteran Telugu actor/Producer Dr. Amarnath, Sri Lakshmi entered the film industry to support her family as her father had fallen sick. Initially, she did very small 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 was more familiar for stereo comic roles.
Filmography
- Kondaveeti Simham (1981)
- Ooriki Ichina Maata (1981)
- Shriman Shrimati (1982)
- Nalugu Stambhalata (1982)
- Amarajeevi (1983)
- Manthri Gari Viyyankudu (1983)
- Puttadi Bomma (1983)
- Rendu Jella Seetha (1983)
- Ananda Bhairavi (1984)
- Babai Abbai (1984)
- Srivariki Premalekha (1984)
- Vijetha (1985)
- Mogudu Pellalu (1985)
- Rendu Rella Aaru (1985)
- Captain Nagarjuna (1986)
- Chantabbai (1986)
- Jeevana Poratam (1986)
- Collector Gari Abbai (1987)
- Aranyakanda (1987)
- Janaki Ramudu (1988)
- Rajakiya Chadurangam (1988)
- Pelli Chesi Choodu (1988)
- Sahasam Cheyara Dimbaka (1988)
- Swarnakamalam (1988)
- Varasudochhadu (1988)
- Bhale Dampathulu (1989)
- Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha (1989)
- Bava Bava Panneeru (1989)
- Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam (1989)
- Jayammu Nischayammu Raa (1989)
- Hai Hai Nayaka (1989)
- Chevilo Puvvu (1990)
- Jayammu Nischayammu Raa! (1990)
- Aditya 369 (1991)
- Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam (1991)
- Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police (1991)
- Kobbari Bondam (1991)
- Talli Tandrulu (1991)
- Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran (1992)
- Ish Gup Chup (1993)
- Jamba Lakidi Pamba (1993)
- Brundavanam (1993)
- Ladies Special (1993)
- Mayalodu (1993)
- One by Two (1993)
- Rajendrudu Gajendrudu (1993)
- Shubha Lagnam (1994)
- Brahmachari Mogudu (1994)
- M Dharmaraju M.A. (1994)
- Gharana Alludu (1994)
- Subha Sankalpam (1995)
- Ghatothkachudu (1995)
- Vajram (1995)
- Oho Naa Pellanta (1996)
- Pelli Sandadi (1997)
- Chinnabbayi (1997)
- Love Story 1999 (1998)
- Pandaga (1998)
- Gillikajjalu (1998)
- Preminche Manasu (1999)
- Sardukupodam Randi (2000)
- Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi (2001)
- Akasa Veedhilo (2001)
- Mitr, My Friend (2002)
- Holi (2002)
- Tappu Chesi Pappu Kudu (2002)
- Palnati Brahmanayudu (2003)
- Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu (2008)
- Golimar (2010)
- Gaganam (2011) as Mrs. Venkat Ram
- Dhoni (2012)
- Amaram Akhilam Prema (2020)
Tamil
- Sparisam (1982) - Debut in Tamil
- Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran (1992)
- Payanam (2011) as Mrs. Venkat Raman
- Dhoni (2012)
Television
Year | Title | Role | Channel |
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2011–2012 | Sravani Subramanyam | Gemini TV | |
2013-2016 | Agnipoolu | ||
2014-2015 | Ramulamma | Maa TV | |
2014–2016 | Nenu Ayana Aruguru Attalu | Zee Telugu | |
Asoakavanam | Gemini TV Polimer TV Puthuyugam TV | ||
Meghamala | ETV Telugu | ||
2016–2020 | Naa Peru Meenakshi | ETV Telugu | |
2017–2018 | OK Jannu | Star Maa | |
2017–2020 | Agni Sakshi | ||
2019–2020 | Roja | Annapurani | Gemini TV |
2019 | Mathrudevobhava | Gayatri Devi |
Live action films
Film title | Actor/Actress | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year release | Dub Year release | Notes |
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader | Additional actors | Various characters | Telugu | English | 2010 | 2010 | Sri's name was mentioned on the Telugu dub credits of the DVD release of the film, also containing the Hindi and Tamil credits.[5] |
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.
- "నంది అవార్డు విజేతల పరంపర (1964 - 2008)" [A series of Nandi Award Winners (1964 - 2008)] (PDF). Information & Public Relations of Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved 31 December 2020.(in Telugu)
- "The Chronicles of Narnia - Voyage of the Dawn Trader (Hindi, Tamil and Telugu Credits) - YouTube". YouTube.com. 8 March 2014. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
External links
- Sri Lakshmi at IMDb