Vijayalakshmi(kannada)
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Vijayalakshmi is an Indian actress who has predominantly appeared in Kannada films.
Saiva Vellala Pillai family in Chennai
, Tamil Nadu
and did her studies in Karnataka
. 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 recognized for her beauty and performance. She debuted in ace director T. S. Nagabharana
film Nagamandala
. The first film of Vijayalakshmi was Nagamandala based on folk tale opposite Prakash Raj
. She had acted in Tamil films Friends
and Soori which were big hits. She returned to Tamil film industry again with the comedy film Boss Engira Bhaskaran
, which became one of 2010's biggest successes. In Telugu she was recognized from the film Hanuman Junction. She had also acted in one Malayalam film with Praveen.
, where she had earlier pursued her studies. In 2006, it was reported that Vijayalakshmi attempted suicide by overdosing sleeping pills after being harassed by an assistant director who wanted to marry her. The decision came at the end of a difficult year for her in which her father also had died, but she was saved and recovered thereafter. 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. In a turn of events, the engagement was broken off, and Vijayalakshmi is still single.
Career
Vijayalakshmi was born into a TamilTamil people
Tamil people , also called Tamils or Tamilians, are an ethnic group native to Tamil Nadu, India and the north-eastern region of Sri Lanka. Historic and post 15th century emigrant communities are also found across the world, notably Malaysia, Singapore, Mauritius, South Africa, Australia, Canada,...
Saiva Vellala Pillai family in Chennai
Chennai
Chennai , formerly known as Madras or Madarasapatinam , is the capital city of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, located on the Coromandel Coast off the Bay of Bengal. Chennai is the fourth most populous metropolitan area and the sixth most populous city in India...
, Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu is one of the 28 states of India. Its capital and largest city is Chennai. Tamil Nadu lies in the southernmost part of the Indian Peninsula and is bordered by the union territory of Pondicherry, and the states of Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh...
and did her studies in Karnataka
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. 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 recognized for her beauty and performance. She debuted in ace director T. S. Nagabharana
T. S. Nagabharana
T. S. Nagabharana is an Indian filmmaker in the Kannada film industry. He has been the recipient of international, national, state and other awards for 20 of his 30 Kannada movies in the last 26 years. He holds a degree in in Science and Law...
film Nagamandala
Nagamandala
Nagamandala is a Kannada language film directed by T.S. Nagabharanareleased in the year 1997 named after a ritual called Nagamandala.It stars Prakash Rai, Vijayalakshmi.-Introduction:...
. The first film of Vijayalakshmi was Nagamandala based on folk tale opposite Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj
Prakash Raj , better known by his stage name Prakash Raj, is a National Award winning actor, director and producer who has worked in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and Malayalam films. Though he was born in a Tulu family he achieved fame through Kannada, Tamil and Telugu films. He got introduced to...
. She had acted in Tamil films Friends
Friends (2001 film)
Friends is a 2001 Tamil movie starring Vijay, Surya, Ramesh Khanna, Devayani, Abhinyashree, Vijayalakshmi, Sriman and Vadivelu. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja...
and Soori which were big hits. She returned to Tamil film industry again with the comedy film Boss Engira Bhaskaran
Boss Engira Bhaskaran
Following the success of Siva Manasula Sakthi, Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the musical score and soundtrack of Boss Engira Bhaskaran, too. The soundtrack album, which was released on 27 August 2010 at Sathyam Cinemas, contains 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Na...
, which became one of 2010's biggest successes. In Telugu she was recognized from the film Hanuman Junction. She had also acted in one Malayalam film with Praveen.
Television
She has also acted in quite a few Tamil television serials. She also was an anchor of a Reality show Bangaarada Bete, produced by Radaan Media Works.Personal life
After her move away from Tamil language films, Vijayalakshmi settled in BangaloreBangalore
Bengaluru , formerly called Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bangalore is nicknamed the Garden City and was once called a pensioner's paradise. Located on the Deccan Plateau in the south-eastern part of Karnataka, Bangalore is India's third most populous city and...
, where she had earlier pursued her studies. In 2006, it was reported that Vijayalakshmi attempted suicide by overdosing sleeping pills after being harassed by an assistant director who wanted to marry her. The decision came at the end of a difficult year for her in which her father also had died, but she was saved and recovered thereafter. 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. In a turn of events, the engagement was broken off, and Vijayalakshmi is still single.
Partial filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Other Notes |
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| 1997 | Nagamandala Nagamandala Nagamandala is a Kannada language film directed by T.S. Nagabharanareleased in the year 1997 named after a ritual called Nagamandala.It stars Prakash Rai, Vijayalakshmi.-Introduction:... |
Kannada | ||
| Jodi Hakki | Kannada | |||
| Ranganna | Kannada | |||
| 1998 | Bhoomi Thayiya Chochal Maga | Kannada | ||
| Maatina Malla | Kannada | |||
| Poonthottam | Tamil Tamil language Tamil is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by Tamil people of the Indian subcontinent. It has official status in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu and in the Indian union territory of Pondicherry. Tamil is also an official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore... |
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| Punjabi House Punjabi House Punjabi House is a 1998 Malayalam comedy musical film written and directed by Rafi Mecartin, starring Dileep, Mohini, Lal, Cochin Hanifa, Harisree Asokan, Neena Kurup, and Janardanan. The music was composed by Suresh Peters and it was his debut film... |
Malayalam | |||
| No.1 | Chandralekha | Kannada | ||
| 1999 | Arunodaya Arunodaya Arunodaya is a village development committee in Tanahu District in the Gandaki Zone of central Nepal. At the time of the 1991 Nepal census it had a population of 5489 people living in 934 individual households.-External links:*... |
Kannada | ||
| Dalavayee | Kannada | |||
| Swasthik | Kannada | |||
| Habba | Kannada | |||
| Prathibatane | Kannada | |||
| 2000 | Naxalite | Kannada | ||
| Suryavamsha | Kannada | |||
| Devadoothan Devadoothan Devadoothan is a 2000 Malayalam film by Sibi Malayil starring Mohanlal and Jayaprada-Plot:Talented musician Vishal Krishnamoorthy , returns to his old college to compose a pantomime... |
Sneha | Malayalam | ||
| Mahatma | Kannada | |||
| Durgada Huli | Kannada | |||
| 2001 | Friends Friends (2001 film) Friends is a 2001 Tamil movie starring Vijay, Surya, Ramesh Khanna, Devayani, Abhinyashree, Vijayalakshmi, Sriman and Vadivelu. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja... |
Amudha | Tamil | |
| Kalakalappu | Divya | Tamil | ||
| Hanuman Junction Hanuman Junction Hanuman Junction is a town which lies in border between Krishna and West Godavari districts in Andhra Pradesh state in India. Hanuman Junction gets its name because of the four road junction near the Hanuman Temple.-Roads:... |
Devi | Telugu Telugu language Telugu is a Central Dravidian language primarily spoken in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India, where it is an official language. It is also spoken in the neighbouring states of Chattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Orissa and Tamil Nadu... |
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| 2002 | Prudhvi Narayana | Telugu | ||
| 2003 | Ramachandra | Tamil | ||
| Military | Tamil | |||
| Yes Madam | Gayathri | Tamil | ||
| Soori Soori (film) Soori is a 2003 Tamil romantic drama film, written and directed by Shelvan, a former associate of director S. Shankar. The film features Vignesh, Parthiban, Uma and Vijayalakshmi in lead roles whilst Chinni Jayanth, Senthil and Manobala play supporting roles. The film, produced by P... |
Devi | Tamil | ||
| Jogula | Shakunthala | Kannada | ||
| 2005 | Kanakambari | Nirmala Devi | Kannada | |
| 2008 | Navashakthi Vaibhava | Kannada | ||
| Patre Loves Padma | Kannada | |||
| Vaazhthugal Vaazhthugal Vaazhthugal is a 2008 Indian Tamil drama film written and directed by Seeman of Thambi fame. The film stars Madhavan and Bhavana in lead roles along with Venkat Prabhu, Ilavarasu, Na. Muthusamy and R. K, who play supporting roles. Produced by Siva for Amma Creations and with music scored by Yuvan... |
Vennila | Tamil | ||
| 2010 | Boss Engira Bhaskaran Boss Engira Bhaskaran Following the success of Siva Manasula Sakthi, Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the musical score and soundtrack of Boss Engira Bhaskaran, too. The soundtrack album, which was released on 27 August 2010 at Sathyam Cinemas, contains 5 tracks, featuring lyrics penned by Na... |
Nandhini Shanmugasundaram | Tamil | |
| Thillalangadi Thillalangadi The Thillalangadi soundtrack is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, working together with director M. Raja for the first time. The soundtrack album features 7 songs, two of which have been reused from the original version, composed by Thaman, as per Raja's wish. The lyrics are penned by Na. Muthukumar... |
Swapna | Tamil | Cameo appearance | |
| 2011 | Thambikottai Thambikottai Thambikottai is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language action-masala film directed by R. Ammu Ramesh. It stars Narain and Poonam Bajwa in the lead roles, with Prabhu, Meena, Sangeetha, Rajendran and Santhanam among others playing supporting roles... |
Tamil | ||
| Nannalla | Kannada | Filming |
Television
- Savitri
- Bangaradha Bete - host
- Vasantham - Akeela (Sun TV)
- Mundhanai Mudhichu - Nandhini (Sun TV)
- Vaazhvai Maatralam Vaanga - host