Yaragudipati Venkata Mahalakshmi biography
Yaragudipati Venkata Mahalakshmi is an Indian actress, born on 13 December 1952 in Chennai.
Yaragudipati Venkata Mahalakshmi's screen career began in 1968 with Jeevanaamsam, playing Lalitha.
Yaragudipati Venkata Mahalakshmi has appeared in 370 films and 1 television or streaming title across Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema and Malayalam cinema.
The most recent films are Rajadrohi (2025), Kushi (2023), Trikona (2022).
Honours include Nandi Award, Filmfare Awards South and National Film Award for Best Actress.
- Also known as
- Laxmi, Lakshmi, Yaragudipadi Venkata Mahalakshmi
- Born
- 13 December 1952 (age 73)
- Birthplace
- Chennai
- Work
- Film actor, Actor, Film director
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema, Kannada cinema, Malayalam cinema
- Years active
- 1968 to present
- Awards
- Nandi Award
- Filmfare Awards South
- National Film Award for Best Actress
Yaragudipati Venkata Mahalakshmi filmography
370 films and 1 television or streaming title, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Rajadrohi | Kaveramma / Annapurnamma | ||
| 2023 | Kushi | Aradhya's Paternal Grandmother | ||
| 2022 | Trikona | Parvati | ||
| 2019 | O Baby! Yentha Sakkagunnave | Telugu | ||
| 2019 | Oh! Baby | Savitri/Bebakka/Baby | ||
| 2019 | Manmadhudu 2 | Sam's mother | ||
| 2019 | Gang Leader | Saraswathi | ||
| 2017 | Saheba | |||
| 2017 | Eradane Sala | Dhanu's mother | ||
| 2015 | Vamshodharaka | |||
| 2015 | Sharp Shooter | |||
| 2015 | Moone Moonu Varthai | Malini | ||
| 2015 | Moodu Mukkallo Cheppalante | Malini | ||
| 2014 | Ormayundo Ee Mukham | Gautham's grandmother | ||
| 2012 | Midhunam | Buchchi Lakshmi | Nandi Special Jury Award[citation needed] | |
| 2010 | Pramani | Rosy Teacher | ||
| 2010 | Jothegara | Annapoorna | ||
| 2009 | Unnaipol Oruvan | Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu | ||
| 2009 | I G Inspector General | Malayalam | ||
| 2009 | Eeenadu | Telugu | ||
| 2009 | IG | Dhurga Prasad's Mother | ||
| 2009 | Eenadu | Chief Secretary | ||
| 2009 | Buddhivantha | Pooja's mother | ||
| 2008 | Vamshi | Vamshi's mother | ||
| 2008 | Karuvarai Pookkal |
Show all 370 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Chintakayala Ravi | Seshamba chintakayala | ||
| 2007 | Naan Avanillai | Sarada | ||
| 2007 | Vel | Vetrivel's grandmother | ||
| 2007 | Veeralipattu | Hari's grandmother | ||
| 2007 | Raakilipattu | Malathy Menon | ||
| 2007 | Hethare Hennanne Herabeku | |||
| 2005 | Kanda Naal Mudhal | Ramani | ||
| 2005 | Ayya | Ayyadurai's wife | ||
| 2004 | Hulchul | Laxmi Devi | ||
| 2004 | Sakhiya | Durga Devi | ||
| 2004 | Vasool Raja MBBS | Janaki's mother | ||
| 2002 | Prudhvi Narayana | Laxmi | ||
| 2002 | Prema | Prema's mother | ||
| 2002 | Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo | Achchamamba | ||
| 2002 | Dhaya | Mother Sharada | ||
| 2001 | Murari | Gopakka | Nandi Award for Best Character Actress[citation needed] | |
| 2001 | Preminchu | Kousalya | ||
| 2001 | Diggajaru | |||
| 2001 | Chiranjeevulu | |||
| 2001 | Amma | |||
| 2000 | Rhythm | Chithra's mother-in-law | ||
| 2000 | Snegithiye | Malathi | ||
| 2000 | Vaanavil | Jayalakshmi I.A.S | ||
| 2000 | Kakkai Siraginilae | Savithri | ||
| 1999 | Surya Vamsha | Sathyamurthy's wife | ||
| 1999 | Padayappa | Padayappa's mother | ||
| 1999 | Manam Virumbuthe Unnai | Priya's mother | ||
| 1999 | Kannupada Poguthaiya | Parvathy | ||
| 1999 | Bobbili Vamsam | |||
| 1998 | Jeans | Krishnaveny Paatty | ||
| 1998 | Premante Idera | Murali's mother | ||
| 1998 | Veera Thalattu | Pandian's adopted mother | ||
| 1998 | Thalaimurai | |||
| 1998 | Preethsod Thappa | Mahalakshmi | ||
| 1998 | Pelli Kanuka | Ganga | ||
| 1998 | Murattu Kadhal | |||
| 1998 | Moovendhar | Sivagami | ||
| 1998 | Iniyavale | Prabakharan's mother, Lakshmi | ||
| 1997 | Priya O Priya | Vasundhara | ||
| 1997 | Vallal | Durairasu's sister | ||
| 1997 | Super Heroes | |||
| 1997 | Muddula Mogudu | Sakunthala Devi | ||
| 1997 | Maduve | Roopa's mother-in-law | ||
| 1997 | Abbai Gari Pelli | |||
| 1997 | Aaro Pranam | |||
| 1996 | Adhirindhi Alludu | Telugu | ||
| 1996 | Ninne Pelladata | Mahalakshmi | ||
| 1996 | Musthaffaa | Bhagyalakshmi | ||
| 1996 | Ilamai Rojakkal | |||
| 1996 | Hetthavaru | Gowri | ||
| 1995 | Alluda Majaka | Vasundhara | ||
| 1995 | Sathya Jwale | |||
| 1995 | Periya Kudumbam | Kasthuri | ||
| 1995 | Mr. Madras | Murugan's mother | ||
| 1995 | Madhya Taragathi Maha Bharatham | |||
| 1995 | Baalondu Chaduranga | |||
| 1994 | Pattukottai Periyappa | Jhansi | ||
| 1994 | Kanmani | Kanmani's mother | ||
| 1994 | Todi Kodalli | Syamla | ||
| 1994 | Pathavi | |||
| 1994 | O Thandri O Koduku | |||
| 1994 | Manathe Vellitheru | Yasodhamma | ||
| 1994 | Love 94 | Sharada | ||
| 1994 | Gamanam | Bhanumathi | ||
| 1994 | Athiradi Padai | Chithra IAS | ||
| 1994 | Andaru Andare | |||
| 1993 | Hoovu Hannu | Ramabai | ||
| 1993 | Sri Durga Pooje | |||
| 1993 | Repati Rowdy | Janaki | ||
| 1993 | Rayara Maga | Janaki | ||
| 1993 | Paruvu Prathishta | Parvathi | ||
| 1993 | Nippu Ravva | SP | ||
| 1993 | Kumkuma Bhagya | Janaki | ||
| 1993 | Jaga Mechida Huduga | Bhavani | ||
| 1993 | Enga Thambi | Shanthi | ||
| 1992 | Bharatham | Ramani | ||
| 1992 | Sir... I Love You | Veni | ||
| 1992 | Public Rowdy | |||
| 1992 | Pranadaata | Kamala | ||
| 1992 | Poochakkaru Mani Kettum | Kunjukuttiyamma | ||
| 1992 | Jodi Senthachu | |||
| 1992 | Gruhalakshmi | Parvati | ||
| 1992 | Doshi | |||
| 1991 | Rudhra | Lalitha | ||
| 1991 | Maanagara Kaaval | Rupavathy, the Prime Minister of India | ||
| 1991 | Bombay Daada | Viji | ||
| 1990 | Nyayangal Jayikkattum | Saraswathi | ||
| 1990 | Naanum Indha Ooruthan | |||
| 1990 | Lion Jagapathi Rao | Janaki | ||
| 1990 | Kshanakkathu | Devaki Nair | ||
| 1990 | Ghatana | |||
| 1990 | Ee Thanutha Veluppan Kalathu | Sreedevi Rosario | ||
| 1989 | Ore Oru Gramathile | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Ore Oru Gramathiley | Gayathri alias Karuppayi | ||
| 1989 | Hosa Kavya | Ganga | ||
| 1989 | Bangaarada Baduku | |||
| 1988 | Thambi Thanga Kambi | Ganga (Kaveri) | ||
| 1988 | Ratha Dhanam | |||
| 1988 | Paasa Paravaigal | Mrs. Anandhi Sukumar, Advocate | ||
| 1988 | Nanna Avesha | |||
| 1988 | Mathru Vathsalaya | Seetha / Indu | Dual roles | |
| 1988 | Kadarkarai Thaagam | |||
| 1988 | Kaalaiyum Neeye Maalaiyum Neeye | |||
| 1988 | En Uyir Kannamma | |||
| 1988 | Dharma Pathni | Lakshmi | ||
| 1988 | Daisy | Malathy Menon | ||
| 1988 | Adhu Antha Kaalam | |||
| 1987 | Thalidhaanam | |||
| 1987 | Sowbhagya Lakshmi | Sowbhagya | ||
| 1987 | Sirai Paravai | |||
| 1987 | Prema Kadambari | Seetha | ||
| 1987 | Onde Goodina Hakkigalu | Kaveri | ||
| 1987 | Mupperum Deviyar | |||
| 1987 | Kudumbam Oru Koyil | |||
| 1987 | Evargal Indiyargal | |||
| 1987 | Dampathyam | |||
| 1987 | Ananda Thandavam | |||
| 1986 | Muthal Vasantham | Tamil | ||
| 1986 | Brahma Rudrulu | Sujatha | ||
| 1986 | Sravana Megalu | |||
| 1986 | Samsaram Adhu Minsaram | Uma | ||
| 1986 | Ravana Brahma | Geeta | ||
| 1986 | Palaivana Rojakkal | Surya | ||
| 1986 | Neethana Antha Kuyil | |||
| 1986 | Nannavaru | |||
| 1986 | Kodai Mazhai | |||
| 1986 | Kanmaniye Pesu | |||
| 1986 | Enakku Nane Needipathi | Gowri | ||
| 1986 | Anandha Kanneer | Parvatham | ||
| 1985 | Sri Raghavendra | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Oru Malarin Payanam | |||
| 1985 | Vannu Kandu Keezhadakki | Padmavathi | ||
| 1985 | Udhaya Geetham | Leela Chowdhry | ||
| 1985 | Thavam | |||
| 1985 | Sri Raghavendrar | Saraswati Bai | ||
| 1985 | Shwetha Gulabi | Special appearance | ||
| 1985 | Sedina Hakki | Anitha / Gowri | ||
| 1985 | Choodatha Pookal | Hema | ||
| 1985 | Brahmastra | Tunga | ||
| 1985 | Bidugadeya Bedi | Gowri | ||
| 1985 | Anthasthu | |||
| 1984 | Ganda Berunda | Kannada | ||
| 1984 | Arante Mulla Kochu Mulla | Maheswariyamma | ||
| 1984 | Vepraalam | Rajalakshmi | ||
| 1984 | Thaliya Bhagya | Radha | ||
| 1984 | Sirai | Bhagirathi | ||
| 1984 | Piriyilla Naam | Lakshmi Menon | ||
| 1984 | Olavu Moodidaga | Bharathi | ||
| 1984 | Ningalil Oru Sthree | Renuka | ||
| 1984 | Nenjathai Allitha | |||
| 1984 | Nee Thodumbothu | |||
| 1984 | Makkaliralavva Mane Thumba | Usharani | ||
| 1984 | Gandu Bherunda | Champa | ||
| 1984 | Aattuvanchi Ulanjappol | Prameela | ||
| 1983 | Sandhya Vandanam | Mini | ||
| 1983 | Nodi Swamy Navirodu Hige | Aparna | Special appearance | |
| 1983 | Unmaigal | Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil[citation needed] | ||
| 1983 | Thandikapatta Nyayangal | |||
| 1983 | Thaalam Thettiya Tharattu | Adv. Rajalakshmi | ||
| 1983 | Prema Murthulu | |||
| 1983 | Poratam | |||
| 1983 | Pallavi Anu Pallavi | Anu | ||
| 1983 | Nenjodu Nenjam | |||
| 1983 | Nathi Muthal Nathi Vare | Naseema | ||
| 1983 | Mugguru Monagallu | |||
| 1983 | Mududida Tavare Aralithu | Madhu | ||
| 1983 | Makkale Devaru | Shanti | ||
| 1983 | Karyam Nissaram | Ammini Kutty | ||
| 1983 | Indru Nee Nalai Naan | |||
| 1983 | Ibbani Karagithu | Manasa | ||
| 1983 | Benkiya Bale | Rukmini | ||
| 1983 | Bandham | Thulasi/Sarasi | ||
| 1983 | Attakkalasam | Indu | ||
| 1983 | America America | Radha | ||
| 1983 | Aaroodam | Indira | ||
| 1983 | Aadhipathyam | Vilasini | ||
| 1982 | Sindoora Sandhyakku Mounam | Deepthi | ||
| 1982 | Priyasakhi Radha | Malayalam | ||
| 1982 | Tony | Jyothi | ||
| 1982 | Raaga Deepam | Gowri | ||
| 1982 | Preeyasakhi Radha | Radha | ||
| 1982 | Padayottam | Parvathi | ||
| 1982 | Nenjangal | |||
| 1982 | Lady Teacher | |||
| 1982 | Korukunna Mogudu | Parvathi | ||
| 1982 | Gaanam | Rukmini | ||
| 1982 | Bandhalu Anubandhalu | |||
| 1981 | Anthiveyilile Ponnu | Maya | ||
| 1981 | Chattaniki Kallu Levu | Inspector Durga | ||
| 1981 | Antha | Sunitha | ||
| 1981 | Vida Parayum Munpe | Sudha | ||
| 1981 | Vaa Indha Pakkam | |||
| 1981 | Thillu Mullu | Cameo | ||
| 1981 | Savaal | Ganga | ||
| 1981 | Pandanti Jeevitham | |||
| 1981 | Orikkal Koodi | Devayani | ||
| 1981 | Netrikan | Meenakshi | ||
| 1981 | Kudumbam Oru Koyil | |||
| 1981 | Kahani Ek Chor Ki | Geeta | ||
| 1981 | Gaali Maathu | Gowri | ||
| 1981 | Etu Eduretu | Pushpa | ||
| 1981 | Bhoomige Banda Bhagavantha | Ganga | ||
| 1981 | Bhavi Powrulu | |||
| 1981 | Avala Hejje | Seetha | ||
| 1980 | Polladhavan | Seetha | ||
| 1980 | Soundaryame Varuga Varuga | |||
| 1980 | Ravichandra | Shanti | ||
| 1980 | Rajaneegandhi | Sumathy | ||
| 1980 | Mazhai Pattalam | |||
| 1980 | Dhairyalakshmi | Lakshmi | ||
| 1980 | Avan Aval Adhu | |||
| 1979 | Naa Ninna Bidalaare | Gayatri | ||
| 1979 | Vallavan Varugiran | |||
| 1979 | Nanobba Kalla | Rukmini | ||
| 1979 | Nangooram | |||
| 1979 | Dhairyalakshmi | |||
| 1979 | Chandanada Gombe | Ratna | ||
| 1979 | Aangan Ki Kali | Sunita | ||
| 1978 | Thyagam | Radha | ||
| 1978 | Mallepoovu | |||
| 1978 | Iniyum Puzhayozhukum | Celeine | ||
| 1978 | Panthulamma | Sharada | ||
| 1978 | Vyaamoham | |||
| 1978 | Simhaasanam | Narayani | ||
| 1978 | Oru Nadigai Natakam Parkiral | Kalyani | ||
| 1978 | Kiladi Jodi | Jenny/ Radha | Dual roles | |
| 1978 | Anthonees Punyavaalan | |||
| 1978 | Achchani | |||
| 1977 | Jeevan Mukt | |||
| 1977 | Agninakshathram | Tessy | ||
| 1977 | Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal | Ganga | National Film Award for Best Actress[citation needed] | |
| 1977 | Thoondil Meen | |||
| 1977 | Sneha Yamuna | |||
| 1977 | Punitha Anthoniyar | |||
| 1977 | Oruvannukku Oruthi | |||
| 1977 | Olavu Geluvu | Rohini | ||
| 1977 | Mohavum Mukthiyum | |||
| 1977 | Kaduvaye Pidicha Kiduva | |||
| 1977 | Eetharam Manishi | Saroja Devi | ||
| 1977 | Chila Nerangalil Chila Manushyar | |||
| 1977 | Charandas | Lalli | ||
| 1977 | Akshayapaathram | |||
| 1976 | Unakkaga Naan | |||
| 1976 | Ponni | Ponni | ||
| 1976 | Missi | |||
| 1976 | Vazhvu En Pakkam | Saraswathi/Usha | ||
| 1976 | Surveykkallu | |||
| 1976 | Seervarisai | |||
| 1976 | Priyamvada | |||
| 1976 | Naa Ninna Mareyalare | Usha | ||
| 1976 | Mohiniyaattam | Mohini | Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Malayalam[citation needed] | |
| 1976 | Bangaru Manishi | Geetha | ||
| 1976 | Ajayanum Vijayanum | Nandini | ||
| 1975 | Julie | Julie | Filmfare Award for Best Actress[citation needed] | |
| 1975 | Babu | |||
| 1975 | Vayasochchina Pilla | |||
| 1975 | Ullasa Yaathra | |||
| 1975 | Swami Ayappan | Mohini | ||
| 1975 | Swaami Ayyappan | Mohini | ||
| 1975 | Sindhu | Sindhu | Remake of Tamil film Puguntha Veedu (1972) | |
| 1975 | Raagam | Sreedevi | ||
| 1975 | Prayanam | Savithri | ||
| 1975 | Pinju Manam | |||
| 1975 | Picnic | Maala | ||
| 1975 | Devudu Chesina Pelli | |||
| 1975 | Chuvanna Sandhyakal | Ragini | ||
| 1975 | Chattambikkalyaani | Kalyani | ||
| 1975 | Chalanum | Pavizham | Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Malayalam[citation needed] | |
| 1975 | Ammayila Sapatham | Chithra | ||
| 1974 | Naan Avanillai | Salima | ||
| 1974 | Chattakari | Julie | ||
| 1974 | Andaru Dongale | Lakshmi | ||
| 1974 | Tiger Thaathachari | |||
| 1974 | Thirumangalyam | Lavanya | ||
| 1974 | Prayachittham | |||
| 1974 | Manushulu Mattibommalu | |||
| 1974 | Magalukkaga | |||
| 1974 | Kode Nagu | |||
| 1974 | Kanmani Raja | Janaki | ||
| 1974 | Dikkatra Parvathi | Parvathi | Filmfare Award for Best Actress , Tamil[citation needed] | |
| 1974 | Bangaaru Kalalu | Jyothi | ||
| 1974 | Akkarai Pachai | |||
| 1973 | Thedi Vandha Lakshmi | Lakshmi | ||
| 1973 | Karaikkal Ammaiyar | Punithavathi | ||
| 1973 | Jeevana Tarangalu | Telugu | ||
| 1973 | Vijaya | |||
| 1973 | Thirumalai Deivam | Goddess Padmavati | ||
| 1973 | Thalai Prasavam | |||
| 1973 | Rajaraja Cholan | Princess Kundavai | ||
| 1973 | Puttinillu Mettinillu | Remake of Tamil film Puguntha Veedu (1972) | ||
| 1973 | Prarthanai | |||
| 1973 | Palletoori Bava | Lalitha | ||
| 1973 | Kanna Koduku | Bharathi | ||
| 1973 | Jeevana Tharangalu | Lavanya | ||
| 1973 | Devudamma | Lakshmi/Rita | Dual Role | |
| 1973 | Arangetram | Cameo as herself | ||
| 1972 | Sange Muzhangu | Ladha | ||
| 1972 | Pillaiyo Pillai | |||
| 1972 | Kasethan Kadavulada | Rama | ||
| 1972 | Rani Yar Kuzhandhai | |||
| 1972 | Puguntha Veedu | |||
| 1972 | Ponmagal Vanthal | |||
| 1972 | Nawab Narkali | Kanchana | ||
| 1972 | Marapurani Thalli | |||
| 1972 | Koduku Kodalu | Julie | ||
| 1972 | Karunthel Kannayiram | |||
| 1972 | Kanimuthu Paappa | |||
| 1972 | Idhaya Veenai | Nalini | ||
| 1972 | Dhikku Theriyadha Kaattil | |||
| 1972 | Aseervatham | |||
| 1972 | Agathiyar | Kaveri | ||
| 1972 | Abbaigaru Ammaigaru | |||
| 1971 | Uyir | |||
| 1971 | Thulli Odum Pulliman | |||
| 1971 | Thirumagal | Radha | ||
| 1971 | Thangaikaga | Radha/Amutha | ||
| 1971 | Suputhrudu | Madhavi | ||
| 1971 | Nootrukku Nooru | Lakshmi | ||
| 1971 | Nindu Dampathulu | Vani | ||
| 1971 | Kumari Kottam | Uma | ||
| 1971 | Arunodhayam | Nirmala | ||
| 1970 | Maanavan | |||
| 1970 | Yaen? | Kamala | ||
| 1970 | Veetukku Veedu | Malathi | ||
| 1970 | Penn Deivam | Ponnamma's daughter | ||
| 1970 | Oke Kutumbham | Mary | ||
| 1970 | Navagraham | Vatchala | ||
| 1970 | Mayani Mamata | Leela | ||
| 1970 | Maattukara Velan | Kamala Nagalingam | ||
| 1970 | Maa Aavida Collector | Akka garu | ||
| 1970 | Kannan Varuvan | |||
| 1970 | Jeevanadi | |||
| 1970 | Ethiroli | Kalpana | ||
| 1969 | Paalkudam | |||
| 1969 | Mannippu | Bama | ||
| 1969 | Mahabaludu | |||
| 1969 | Magane Nee Vazhga | |||
| 1969 | Karpura Harathi | Rani | ||
| 1969 | Kanni Penn | |||
| 1969 | Kaaval Dheivam | Gokila | ||
| 1969 | Annaiyum Pithavum | |||
| 1968 | Bandhavyalu | Lakshmi | ||
| 1968 | Jeevanaamsam | Lalitha | ||
| 1968 | Goa Dalli CID 999 | Veena | ||
| 1968 | Chuttarikalu | Lakshmi |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sweet Kaaram Coffee | Sundari | Amazon Prime Video |