Vijayalakshmi is an Indian actress who has predominantly appeared in Kannada and Tamil films. In 1997, she won Filmfare Award for Best Actress in Kannada for her performance in her debut Kannada film Nagamandala as Rani.[2]
Vijayalakshmi | |
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| Born | |
| Other names | Vijayalaxmi, Viji |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–2018 |
Early life edit
Vijayalakshmi was born in Madras (now Chennai) and did her studies in Bangalore, Karnataka.[1][3] She has a sister named Usha.[4]
Career edit
Film edit
Vijayalakshmi acted in nearly 40 films in her career. She has acted in nearly 25 Kannada films. During her stint as an actress, she was recognised for her beauty and performance. She debuted in director T. S. Nagabharana's film Nagamandala, based on a folk tale, opposite Prakash Raj.
She made her debut in Tamil with the film Poonthottam. She is best known in Tamil for her role in the film Friends along with Vijay and Suriya.[5] The film was a hit and after that, she acted in many films including Kalakalappu, Ramachandra, Military and Soori.[6] She returned to the Tamil film industry again with the comedy film Boss Engira Bhaskaran, which became one of 2010's successes.[7]
In Telugu, she was recognised in the film Hanuman Junction. She has also acted in one Malayalam film, Devadoothan, with Mohanlal.[8]
Television edit
She has also acted in some Tamil television serials. She also was an anchor of the game show Bangarada Bete, produced by Radaan Media Works.[citation needed]
Personal life edit
Vijayalakshmi has been residing in Chennai since few year. In 2006, it was reported that Vijayalakshmi attempted suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills after being harassed by an assistant director who wanted to marry her.[9] The decision came at the end of a difficult year for her in which her father also had died, but she survived and recovered thereafter.[10] However, in November 2006, she announced her engagement to actor Srujan Lokesh, with the wedding pencilled in for March 2007, after three years of dating.[10] In a turn of events, the engagement was broken off.[1]
Vijayalakshmi filed a complaint in February 2020 accusing Seeman of cheating her after being in a relationship with her and claimed that he had not married her despite making promises.[11][12]
After being allegedly harassed by Seeman and his supporters, she attempted suicide again in July 2020 by overdosing on blood pressure tablets and was admitted to hospital.[13][14][15][16][17][18]
Partial filmography edit
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Other Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Nagamandala | Rani | Kannada | Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada[2] |
| Ranganna | Roopa | Kannada | ||
| Jodi Hakki | Roopa | Kannada | ||
| 1998 | Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga | Swapna | Kannada | |
| Maatina Malla | Kannada | |||
| Poonthottam | Sumathi | Tamil | ||
| Punjabi House | Malayalam | Uncredited role | ||
| No.1 | Chandralekha | Kannada | ||
| Swasthik | Pinkey | Kannada | ||
| 1999 | Dalavayee | Kannada | ||
| Habba | Seetha | Kannada | ||
| Prathibatane | Sudha | Kannada | [19] | |
| Arunodaya | Shanthi | Kannada | ||
| 2000 | Naxalite | Kannada | ||
| Surya Vamsha | Parimala | Kannada | ||
| Devadoothan | Sneha | Malayalam | ||
| Mahatma | Kannada | |||
| Durgada Huli | Kannada | Cameo appearance | ||
| 2001 | Friends | Amudha | Tamil | |
| Kalakalappu | Divya | Tamil | ||
| Hanuman Junction | Devi | Telugu | ||
| 2002 | Prudhvi Narayana | Telugu | ||
| 2003 | Ramachandra | Tamil | ||
| Military | Seetha | Tamil | ||
| Yes Madam | Gayathri | Tamil | ||
| Soori | Devi | Tamil | ||
| Jogula | Shakunthala | Kannada | [20] | |
| 2005 | Kanakambari | Nirmala Devi | Kannada | |
| 2008 | Navashakthi Vaibhava | Goddess Banashankari | Kannada | |
| Vaazhthugal | Vennila | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Boss Engira Bhaskaran | Nandhini | Tamil | |
| Thillalangadi | Swapna | Tamil | Cameo appearance | |
| 2011 | Thambikottai | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| Nannalla | Kannada | |||
| 2016 | Kadha Solla Porom | Amudha | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Meesaya Murukku | Adhi's mother | Tamil | |
| 2018 | Fighter | Kannada |
Television edit
- Serials
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2006 | Suryavamsam | Manasa | Telugu | Gemini TV |
| 2007–2008 | Vasantham | Akila | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2010–2011 | Aradhana | Telugu | Gemini TV | |
| 2011–2013 | Chellamay | Gayathri | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2011–2012 | Mundhanai Mudichu | Nandhini | ||
| 2013 | Muthaaram | ACP Ranjini | ||
| 2017 | Nandini | Devi | Tamil Kannada |
Sun TV Udaya TV |
| 2024 | Inspector Rishi | Tribal Shaman | Tamil | Amazon Prime Video |
- Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Bangarada Bete | Host | Kannada | Udaya TV |
| 2010 | Jackpot | Contestant | Tamil | Jaya TV |
| 2010–2011 | Vaazhvai Maatralam Vaanga | Host | Sun TV |
References edit
- ^ a b c V Lakshmi (8 November 2010). "I'm a pure Tamilian: Vijayalakshmi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ^ a b "45th Filmfare South Best Actresses : Santosh : Free Download & Stream…". 5 February 2017. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017.
- ^ Manjula (5 August 2020). "I Will Be Dead In Few Hours: Tamil Actress Vijayalakshmi's Suicide Video". Hasn India. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
- ^ "'Friends' Actress Vijayalakshmi Hospitalized; Seeks Help From Film Industry". 26 February 2019.
- ^ "Kalki interview". Kalki (in Tamil). 21 January 2001. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ Manimegalai, A (12 July 2019). "வீடுகூட இல்லாமல் கஷ்டப்படுகிறேன்! கடனை அடைக்க வேண்டும்! தமிழ் நடிகர்களிடம் உதவி கேட்கும் நடிகை விஜயலட்சுமி!". Asianet News (in Tamil). Retrieved 22 July 2023.
- ^ V Lakshmi (30 October 2010). "Vijayalakshmi's back in action". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ^ "ആരും സഹായത്തിനില്ല, നരക ജീവിതം: സഹായം അഭ്യർഥിച്ച് 'ദേവദൂതൻ' നടി". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 9 August 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ "Vijayalakshm's suicide attempt shocking - Kannada Movie News". IndiaGlitz.com. 24 August 2006. Archived from the original on 17 February 2007. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
- ^ a b [1] Archived 31 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Actress Vijayalakshmi attempts suicide, admitted to hospital". OnManorama. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "Actor Vijayalakshmi attempts suicide, recovering at a Chennai hospital". The News Minute. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
- ^ "Actor Vijayalakshmi attempts suicide, recovering at a Chennai hospital". The News Minute. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ^ "Actress Vijayalakshmi admitted to a hospital after attempting suicide". The Times of India. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "Actor Vijayalakshmi hospitalised after suicide attempt". Indian Express. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
- ^ "South Indian actor Vijayalakshmi explains why she tried to commit suicide". Hindustan Times. 28 July 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "Vijayalakshmi from hospital: I'm so sick of Seeman". The Times of India. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
- ^ "Frame charges against those who usurped temple property, HC directs trial court". The Hindu. 29 January 2022. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "City/Entertainment - Deccan Herald". Archived from the original on 14 February 2008.
- ^ Ch., Sumona. "JOGULA - Review". India Info. Archived from the original on 2 October 2003. Retrieved 3 December 2023.