Lakshmi Sharma mononymously known as Lahari (in Telugu Film Industry )is an Indian actress.[1] After debuting as supporting to character roles in Telugu cinema, she made her official lead role in Malayalam cinema, in 2006 with Palunku. She has also acted in few Kannada films as well.[2]
Lakshmi Sharma | |
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| Born | Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Other names | Lahari |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–2018 |
Career edit
She hails from Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.[3] She was born into a Brahmin family to a Telugu father and a Kannada mother.[3]
After her parents' retirement, the family settled in Hyderabad. She wanted to become an actress in the Telugu film industry and debuted in a supporting role in E. V. V. Satyanarayana's Ammo! Okato Tareekhu (2000).[3] She went on to lead roles in the films Manamiddaram and Vacchina Vaadu Suryudu, which failed, before she got a role in the Chiranjeevi film Indra (2002). Her role as the niece of Chiranjeevi's character in the film was noted. She said that other than that film she hadn't "any moment of luck or happiness" in the industry. Disappointed with the response in Telugu, she moved to the Malayalam film industry where she rose to fame.[3]
She made her Malayalam debut in Palunku in 2006.[4] Although the film did not do well, she was continuously offered roles and was one of the busiest and most prolific actresses in Malayalam cinema by 2009 though she was mocked for her poor performances and eventually faded out.[5]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Ammo! Okato Tareekhu | Parvathi | Telugu | |
| College | Rekha | Telugu | ||
| 2001 | Youth | Sachya | Telugu | |
| Maa Ayana Sundarayya | Prameela | Telugu | ||
| 2002 | Indra | Nandini | Telugu | |
| Vachina Vaadu Suryudu | Gowri | Telugu | [6] | |
| Manamiddaram | Manasa | Telugu | ||
| 2003 | Mulli Roja | Roja | Tamil | |
| 2004 | Sorry Naaku Pallaindhi | Padma | Telugu | |
| Yarige Beku Ee Samsara | Gruhalekshmi | Kannada | ||
| No | Sandhya | Telugu | ||
| Amma Meda Ottu | Lekshmi | Telugu | ||
| Aaruguru Pativratalu | Sarala | Telugu | ||
| Nija | Chandrakala | Kannada | ||
| 2005 | Radha Gopalam | Gowri | Telugu | |
| Mahanandi | Anitha | Telugu | ||
| 2006 | Konte Kurrallu | lekshmi | Telugu | |
| Palunku | Susamma | Malayalam | [7] | |
| 2007 | Nagaram | Mayamma | Malayalam | |
| Ayur Rekha | Dr. Aparna | Malayalam | ||
| Missing | Meena | Telugu | ||
| Best Friends | Meena | Malayalam | ||
| 2008 | Kerala Police | Sanjana | Malayalam | |
| Chithrasalabhangalude Veedu | Suja | Malayalam | ||
| Kanichukulangarayil CBI | Susan | Malayalam | ||
| 2009 | Parayan Marannathu | Rema | Malayalam | |
| Boomi Malayalam | Meenakshi | Malayalam | ||
| Shudharil Shudhan | Janaki | Malayalam | ||
| Thirunakkara Perumal | Sreekutty | Malayalam | ||
| Swami | Sreedevi | Malayalam | ||
| Paribhavam | Sruthi | Malayalam | ||
| Pramukhan | Dancer | Malayalam | Special appearance | |
| Passenger | Gayathri | Malayalam | ||
| Circus Circus | Prahala | Telugu | ||
| 2010 | Thaskara Lahala | Varsha | Malayalam | |
| Advocate Lakshmanan - Ladies Only | Mary Thomas | Malayalam | ||
| Drona 2010 | Gauri | Malayalam | ||
| Karayilekku Oru Kadal Dooram | Devi | Malayalam | ||
| 2011 | Makaramanju | Bhageerathi | Malayalam | |
| Priyappetta Nattukare | Priyankari (Fake) | Malayalam | ||
| Rama Rama Raghu Rama | Vidya | Kannada | ||
| Dudde Doddappa | Lakshmi | Kannada | ||
| 2012 | Achante Aanmakkal | Meena | Malayalam | |
| Oru Kudumba Chithram | Mallika | Malayalam | ||
| Veendum Kannur | Kanaka | Malayalam | ||
| Kalikaalam | Suja Goutham | Malayalam | ||
| Oka Ammayi Oka Abbayi | Rukku | Telugu | ||
| Pratheekshayode | Naani | Malayalam | ||
| 2013 | Breaking News Live | Farmer | Malayalam | Special Appearance in the song |
| Ayaal | Janaki | Malayalam | ||
| Climax | Aparna | Malayalam | ||
| Thekku Thekkoru Deshathu | Anjitha | Malayalam | ||
| 2014 | Flat No.4B | Susamma | Malayalam | |
| On the Way | Teacher | Malayalam | ||
| Bad Boys | Greeshma | Malayalam | ||
| 2015 | Ellam Chettante Ishtam Pole | Yashodha | Malayalam | |
| Ente Cinema- The Movie Festival | Gayathri Varma | Malayalam | ||
| 2017 | Nilavariyathe | Naani | Malayalam | |
| Stethoscope | Dr. Bhagyalakshmi | Malayalam | ||
| 2018 | Captain | Sathyan's mother | Malayalam |
Television edit
| Year | Serial | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Durga | Durga | Telugu | E TV |
| 2004 | Aloukika | Neelambari | Telugu | E TV |
| 2008 | Sree Mahabhagavatham | Malayalam | Asianet | |
| 2009 | Devi Mahatmyam | Shakambari | Malayalam | Asianet |
References edit
- ^ "Malayalam movie photos, Malayalam cinema gallery, Malayalam cinema actress, Malayalam cinema photos, New Malayalam cinema". Malayalamcinema.com. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ "Makara Manju is intricate - Rediff.com Movies". Rediff.com. 3 October 2011. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Lakshmi Lahari interview - Telugu Cinema interview - Telugu film actress". Idlebrain.com. 21 September 2008. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ "Latest News - Malayalam actress registers complaint against serial director". Ukmalayalee.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2016. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ "Lakshmi Sharma is the hottest - Malayalam Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 2 March 2009. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
- ^ "Combining art with a cause". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 17 November 2023. Retrieved 27 March 2024 – via Idlebrain.com.
- ^ "'Its Theme Still Relevant': Director Blessy On Palunku Completing 17 Years Of Release". News18. 23 December 2023. Retrieved 19 April 2024.