Lakshmi Menon
Biography
Lakshmi Menon is an Indian actress, model, and singer born on May 19, 1996, in Kochi, Kerala. She primarily appears in Tamil films, with additional work in Malayalam cinema. Her acting career began in 2011 with a supporting role in the Malayalam film Raghuvinte Swantham Raziya, after director Vinayan discovered her during a televised dance performance. She transitioned to a lead role in her 2012 Tamil film debut, Sundarapandian. Following this, her next three Tamil releases were commercial successes, leading Sify to label her the fastest rising star in Tamil cinema. Beyond acting, Menon is a trained dancer and has worked as a playback singer since 2015. She is the daughter of Ramakrishnan and Usha Menon.
Career overview
Lakshmi Menon is an Indian actress, model, and singer who primarily works in the Tamil and Malayalam film industries. Born on May 19, 1996, in Kochi, Kerala, she was discovered by director Vinayan after he saw her perform a dance on television. This led to her acting debut in the 2011 Malayalam film Raghuvinte Swantham Raziya, where she appeared in a supporting role.
In 2012, she transitioned to Tamil cinema, playing the female lead in the film Sundarapandian. Following this debut, she experienced a series of commercial successes with her subsequent three Tamil releases. Due to this early career trajectory, she was described by Sify as the fastest rising star in Tamil cinema. Beyond her work as an actress, Menon is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and has expanded her professional repertoire by working as a playback singer, a role she began in 2015. Her career is characterized by her contributions to both Tamil and Malayalam cinema, where she is recognized as a prominent figure.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
19 titles- Sabdham (2025) as Avanthika
- Chandramukhi 2 (2023) as Divya
- AGP (2022)
- Pulikkuthi Pandi (2021) as Pechi
- Rekka (2016) as Bharathi
- Miruthan (2016) as Renuka
- Vedalam (2015) as Tamizh
- Komban (2015) as Palani Kombaiah Pandian
- Jigarthanda (2014) as Kayal
- Avatharam (2014) as Manimekala
- Naan Sigappu Manithan (2014) as Meera
- Manjapai (2014) as Karthika Menon
- Pandiya Naadu (2013) as Malarvizhi Chidambaram
- Kutti Puli (2013) as Bharathy
- Naa Bangaaru Talli (2013)
- Sundarapandian (2012) as Archana
- Kumki (2012) as Alli
- Yung Mung Sung
- Miruthan 2
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Lakshmi Menon best known for?
Lakshmi Menon is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Chandramukhi 2 (2023), Sundarapandian (2012).
When and where was Lakshmi Menon born?
Lakshmi Menon was born on May 19, 1996 in Cochin, Kerala, India.
How many credits does Lakshmi Menon have?
Lakshmi Menon has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2012 to 2025.
What is Lakshmi Menon's background in cinema and television?
Lakshmi Menon is an Indian actress, model, and singer born on May 19, 1996, in Kochi, Kerala. She primarily appears in Tamil films, with additional work in Malayalam cinema. Her acting career began in 2011 with a supporting role in the Malayalam film Raghuvinte Swantham Raziya, after director Vinayan discovered her dur...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Sundarapandian (2012) as Archana — aged about 16
- Chandramukhi 2 (2023) as Divya — aged about 27
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