Lakshmy Ramakrishnan

Lakshmy Ramakrishnan
Ramakrishnan in 2017
Nationality  Oman
Occupation

Actress, comedian, director,

fashion designer
Years active 2006–present
Spouse(s) Ramakrishnan

Lakshmy Ramakrishnan is an Indian-Omani actress, comedian and director. She made her debut in the Malayalam film Chakkara Muthu (2006), and has since appeared primarily in supporting roles in Tamil films.

Career

Lakshmy Ramakrishnan lived in Muscat,Oman from 1985 to 2005. She returned to India and directed six short films.[1] Director A. K. Lohithadas wanted to use Ramakrishnan's house for shooting his Malayalam film Chakkara Muthu (2006) and offered her a supporting role in the film. Karu Pazhaniappan's Pirivom Santhippom (2008) in which she played the mother of Sneha's character was her first Tamil film,[2] following which she played supporting roles in numerous films. She portrayed an angry mother who wants to avenge her daughter's death in Mysskin's Yuddham Sei (2011),[3] and received rave reviews.[4][5][6] She also tonsured her head for the "once-in-a-lifetime role".[7][8]

She has worked in television shows. She acted in the serial Aval in STAR Vijay and hosted the reality show Solvathellam Unmai in Zee Tamil.She has featured in more than 25 TV Commercials.

In 2012, she completed her first feature film, Aarohanam,[2] which received a Special Jury award at the 7th Vijay Awards.[9] Her second directorial venture, Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe is a story revolving around a petrol crisis.[10]

Filmography

As actress
YearFilmRoleLanguageNotes
2006Chakkara MuthuAnitha's motherMalayalam
2007PranayakalamRenjith's motherMalayalam
2007July 4Sreepriya's motherMalayalam
2008NovelPriya's motherMalayalam
2008Pirivom SanthippomVisalatchi's motherTamil
2008Poi Solla PoromMrs. SathyanathanTamil
2008Ellam Avan SeyalOlga MariadasTamil
2009Thiru Thiru Thuru ThuruKavitha SreenivasanTamil
2009EeramKalyaniTamil
2009NaadodigalKarunakaran's MotherTamil
2009Sirithal RasipenLakshmyTamil
2009VettaikaranRavi's motherTamil
2009AadhavanSubramanian's sister in lawTamil
2010Vinnaithaandi VaruvaayaaTeresa ThekekuttuTamil
2010Ye Maaya ChesaveTeresa ThekekuttuTelugu
2010Aanmai ThavaraelMaryTamil
2010RaavananVelan's motherTamilCameo appearance
2010Naan Mahaan AllaJeeva's motherTamil
2010Boss Engira BhaskaranSivakamiTamil
2010KanimozhiRajesh's motherTamil
2011Yuddham SeiAnnapoorniTamil
2011Ponnar ShankarSilambayiTamil
2011180Ajay's motherTelugu
2011NootrenbadhuTamil
2011ViolinAnnieMalayalam
2011RowthiramLakshmiTamil
2011Oh My FriendChandu's motherTelugu
2011Uchithanai MuharnthaalDr. RekhaTamil
2012Vilayada VaaDeviTamil
2012Ekk Deewana ThaSachin's motherHindi
2012LeelaiKarthik's motherTamil
2013Chennaiyil Oru NaalKarthik's motherTamil
2013Sutta KadhaiSilanthiTamil
2013Vidiyum MunnDevanayagiTamil
2014PianistGrandmaaMalayalam
2014Nerungi Vaa MuthamidatheTamil
2016KathakaliThamba's WifeTamil
2016Jacobinte SwargarajyamShirley JacobMalayalam
2016AmmaniSaalamaTamil
2018Iravukku Aayiram KangalWriter VyjayanthiTamil
As director
YearFilmLanguageNotes
2012AarohanamTamil
2014Nerungi Vaa MuthamidatheTamil
2016AmmaniTamil
Television
YearSerialLanguageChannel
2008The OfficerMalayalamAmrita TV
2011-2013AvalTamilSTAR Vijay
2012-2015 /2016–PresentSolvathellam UnmaiTamilZee Tamil

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result
2007Asianet Film AwardsBest Character actressChakkara MuthuNominated
2012Edison Awards (India)Edison Award for Riveting PerformanceYuddham SeiWon
Vijay AwardsVijay Award for Best Supporting ActressNominated
2017Asianet Film AwardsBest supporting actressJacobinte SwargarajyamNominated
Filmfare Awards SouthFilmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress – MalayalamNominated
6th South Indian International Movie AwardsBest actress in a supporting role MalayalamWon

References

  1. ↑ "Lakshmi Ramakrishnan – a new treasure for Kollywood". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  2. 1 2 "Lakshmi- Another lady director in K'wood". Sify. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  3. ↑ "LAKSHMI RAMAKRISHNAN INTERVIEW". Behindwoods. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  4. ↑ "Movie Review:Yuddham Sei". Sify. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  5. ↑ "Yudham Sei". Times of India. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  6. ↑ "Review: Yuddham Sei is gripping". Rediff. 4 February 2011. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  7. ↑ "Lakshmi goes bald for Yudham Sei". Sify. 28 July 2010. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  8. ↑ "Lakshmi goes bald". IndiaGlitz. Retrieved 5 February 2012.
  9. ↑ "Vijay Awards". 6 July 2013. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
  10. ↑ IANS (17 March 2014). "Lakshmy titles next film 'Nerungi Va...Muthamidathe'".
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