Lakshmi Manchu biography
Lakshmi Manchu is an Indian actress, born on 8 October 1977 in Chennai.
Lakshmi Manchu's screen career began in 2004 with Las Vegas, playing Sarasvati Kumar.
Lakshmi Manchu has appeared in 26 films and 16 television or streaming titles across Tamil cinema, Malayalam cinema and Telugu cinema.
The most recent films are Pookie (2026), Lechindi Mahila Lokam (2026), Daksha: The Deadly Conspiracy (2025).
Honours include Nandi Award.
- Also known as
- Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna
- Born
- 8 October 1977 (age 49)
- Birthplace
- Chennai
- Work
- Television producer, Actor, Film producer, Model, Television actor
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Malayalam cinema, Telugu cinema
- Awards
- Nandi Award
Lakshmi Manchu filmography
26 films and 16 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Pookie | Dr. Chithra | Tamil | |
| 2026 | Lechindi Mahila Lokam | Telugu | ||
| 2025 | Daksha: The Deadly Conspiracy | Daksha | Telugu | |
| 2024 | Adiparvam | Nagulapuram Nagama | Telugu | |
| 2022 | Monster | Durga / Catherine Alexandra | Malayalam | Debut Malayalam film |
| 2021 | Pitta Kathalu | Swaroopakka | Telugu | Anthology film |
| 2018 | W/O Ram | Deeksha | Telugu | |
| 2018 | Kaatrin Mozhi | Maria | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Basmati Blues | Sita | English | |
| 2017 | Lakshmi Bomb | Lakshmi & Priya | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Dongaata | Shruti | Telugu | Also singer for "Yendiro Yendiro" |
| 2015 | Budugu | Pooja | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Chandamama Kathalu | Lisa Smith | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Gundello Godari | Chitra | Telugu | |
| 2013 | Kadal | Celina | Tamil | |
| 2012 | Department | Satya Bhosle | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Uu Kodathara? Ulikki Padathara? | Amrutha Valli | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Once Upon a Warrior | Telugu | ||
| 2011 | Dongala Mutha | Shiva | Telugu | |
| 2011 | Anaganaga O Dheerudu | Irendri | Telugu | |
| 2010 | Jhummandi Naadam | Narrator | Telugu | Guest appearance |
| 2009 | Thank You for Washing | Phoebe | English | Short film |
| 2009 | Dead Air | Gabbi | English | |
| 2008 | The Ode | Najma | English | |
| 2008 | Nenu Meeku Telusa? |
Show all 26 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Sri |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Traitors | Contestant | Prime Video | 18th place |
| 2024 | Yakshini | Jwalamukhi | Disney+ Hotstar | |
| 2021 | Aha Bhojanambu | Host | Aha | |
| 2019 | Mrs. Subbalakshmi | Mrs. Subbalakshmi | ZEE5 | |
| 2018 | Maharani | Host | Zee Telugu | |
| 2016 | Memusaitham | Host | Gemini TV | |
| 2016 | Mee Kosam | Host | ||
| 2013 | Super Jodi | Judge | ||
| 2013 | Doosukeltha | Host | ||
| 2012 | Luck Unte Lakshmi | Host | ETV | |
| 2011 | Prematho Mee Lakshmi | Host | ETV | |
| 2008 | Mystery ER | Dr. Baker | Discovery Health | "Eating Away/A Model's Malady" (season 2: episode 5) |
| 2008 | Lakshmi Talk Show | Host | Zee Telugu | |
| 2008 | Desperate Housewives | Nabila | ABC | "Kids Ain't Like Everybody Else" (season 5: episode 3) |
| 2006 | Boston Legal | Juror No. 6 | ABC | "Shock and Oww!" (season 2: episode 18) |
| 2004 | Las Vegas | Sarasvati Kumar | NBC | Recurring role (11 episodes) |