Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1976) – Her National Award-winning performance as Ganga.

Throughout her career, Lakshmi has transitioned seamlessly from a leading lady to a powerhouse character actress. Below are some of her most notable Tamil films: Jeevanaamsam (1968) – Debut lead role.

Yaragudipadi Venkata Mahalakshmi , better known simply as , is a titan of Indian cinema whose career spans over five decades and includes more than 400 films . Born on December 13, 1952, in Chennai, she rose to national prominence in the 1970s and remains the only actress to have won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress in all four South Indian languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. Career Highlights and Breakthroughs