S. N. Lakshmi
Biography
S. N. Lakshmi, also known as Sennalkudi Narayana Thevar Lakshmi, was an Indian film actress born in January 1927. Active in the entertainment industry, she appeared in supporting roles, frequently portraying mothers or grandmothers in films. Over the course of her career, she acted in more than 1,500 films and 6,000 dramas. Her contributions were recognized by the state government through the Kalaimamani and Kalaiselvam awards. Her known credits on the Movie Database include 113 items. She passed away on February 12, 2012, at the age of 85, having been born in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu.
Career overview
S. N. Lakshmi, also known as Sennalkudi Narayana Thevar Lakshmi, was an Indian film actress born in 1927. Throughout her career, she appeared in supporting roles, frequently essaying the roles of a mother or a grandmother in films.
Her extensive career included acting in more than 1,500 films and 6,000 dramas. Her contributions to the arts were recognized by the state government, making her a recipient of the Kalaimamani and Kalaiselvam awards.
According to archival and database records, she was born on January 1, 1927, in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, and passed away on February 12, 2012, at the age of 85. Her professional legacy is marked by a vast body of work across both film and stage productions.
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Full Filmography
110 titles- Silambattam (2008) as Thamizh & Muthuvel's Grandmother
- Kuruvi (2008) as Vetrivel's Grandmother
- Perarasu (2006)
- Kalvanin Kadhali (2006) as Haritha's Grandmother
- Virumaandi (2004) as Supputhai
- Military (2003) as Aishwarya
- Thennavan (2003)
- Aasai Aasaiyai (2003) as Brinda’s Grandmother
- Ninaikkatha Naalillai (2001)
- Kutty (2001) as Viruthamba, Pavadai's mother
- Friends (2001) as Gautham & Amudha's Grandmother
- Kanna Unnai Thedukiren (2001)
- Pennin Manathai Thottu (2000)
- Kandukondain Kandukondain (2000) as Pathma's maidservant Chellatha
- Vaanathaippola (2000) as Maragatham
- Ilaiyavan (2000)
- Suriya Paarvai (1999)
- Jodi (1999) as Kannan’s Grandmother
- Iraniyan (1999)
- Sangamam (1999) as Meenu
- Kadhala Kadhala (1998) as Noorjahan
- Marumalarchi (1998)
- Jeans (1998) as Meiyaththa's Mother
- Iruvar (1997) as Tamizhselvan's Mother
- Chinna Vathiyar (1995)
- Ragasiya Police (1995)
- Asuran (1995)
- Vietnam Colony (1994)
- May Madham (1994) as Sandhya's grandmother
- Karuththamma (1994) as Maruthuvachi
- Thozhar Pandian (1994)
- Mahanadhi (1994) as Saraswathi Ammal
- Adharmam (1994)
- Yejaman (1993) as Vallavarayan's mid-wife
- Amma Ponnu (1993)
- Kattabomman (1993)
- Chinna Poovai Killathe (1992)
- Thanga Manasukkaran (1992) as Chellakili's grandmother
- Thevar Magan (1992) as Maya Thevar's mother
- Vaaname Ellai (1992) as Babu and Sabu's Mother
- Villu Pattukaran (1992) as Kalimuthu's mother
- Chinnavar (1992) as Muthu's Mother
- Agni Paarvai (1992)
- Kavithai Paadum Alaigal (1990)
- Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990) as Sundari's grandmother
- Periya Veettu Panakkaran (1990)
- Salem Vishnu (1990) as Vishnu's mother
- Paravaigal Palavitham (1988)
- Agni Natchathiram (1988) as Vishwanath's mother
- Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran (1988)
- Therkathi Kallan (1988)
- Ennai Vittu Pogaathe (1988)
- Gramatthu Minnal (1987) as Ponnatha
- Kanni Raasi (1985)
- Deivapiravi (1985)
- Naan Mahaan Alla (1984) as La Mère de Kalpana
- Komberi Mookan (1984)
- Malaiyoor Mambattiyan (1983)
- Kadhal Oviyam (1982)
- Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam (1978)
- Chittu Kuruvi (1978)
- Iraivan Kodutha Varam (1978)
- Aalukkoru Aasai (1977)
- Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1977)
- Navarathinam (1977) as Pangajethamma
- Ilaya Thalaimurai (1977)
- Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga (1977) as Maya 's mother
- Indru Pol Endrum Vazhga (1977)
- Sainthadamma Sainthadu (1977)
- Annakili (1976)
- Mogam Muppadhu Varusham (1976)
- Ninaithadhai Mudippavan (1975)
- Then Sindhudhe Vaanam (1975)
- Pattikkaattu Raja (1975)
- Komatha En Kulamatha (1973)
- Naan Yen Pirandhen (1972) as Chinnamma
- Kanimuthu Paappa (1972)
- Velli Vizha (1972)
- Ganga (1972)
- Nootrukku Nooru (1971)
- Thenum Paalum (1971) as Sivakami
- Enga Mama (1970) as Muralikrishnan's mother
- Mattukara Velan (1970)
- Kaviya Thalaivi (1970) as Guest Appearance
- Nadu Iravil (1970) as Vadivaambaal
- Anadhai Anandhan (1970)
- Vilaiyaattu Pillai (1970) as Muthaiah's mother
- Raman Ethanai Ramanadi (1970)
- En Annan (1970) as Murali's mother
- Iru Kodugal (1969) as Janaki's aunt
- Annaiyum Pithavum (1969)
- Thamarai Nenjam (1968) as Narayanan's Mother
- Ethir Neechal (1968)
- Lakshmi Kalyanam (1968)
- Anubavi Raja Anubavi (1967) as Manikkam Mother
- Chandhrodhayam (1966) as Maheshwari
- Kodimalar (1966) as Marakatham
- Ramu (1966)
- Naanal (1965) as Lakshmi
- Kaakum Karangal (1965) as Dr. Shankar's Mother
- Vazhkai Padagu (1965)
- Bommai (1964)
- Server Sundaram (1964) as Sundaram's Mother
- Thozhilali (1964)
- Dheiva Thaai (1964) as Megala's Grandmother
- Kalai Kovil (1964)
- Avana Ivan!? (1962)
- Bhagya Lakshmi (1961) as Kamala's benefactor
- Kaithi Kannayiram (1960)
- Naalu Veli Nilam (1959)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is S. N. Lakshmi best known for?
S. N. Lakshmi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Silambattam (2008), Miracle Workers (2019), Jodi (1999), Kadhala Kadhala (1998).
When and where was S. N. Lakshmi born?
S. N. Lakshmi was born on January 1, 1927 in Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu, India. They passed away on February 12, 2012.
How many credits does S. N. Lakshmi have?
S. N. Lakshmi has accumulated over 110 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1959 to 2008.
What is S. N. Lakshmi's background in cinema and television?
S. N. Lakshmi, also known as Sennalkudi Narayana Thevar Lakshmi, was an Indian film actress born in January 1927. Active in the entertainment industry, she appeared in supporting roles, frequently portraying mothers or grandmothers in films. Over the course of her career, she acted in more than 1,500 films and 6,000 dr...
S. N. Lakshmi by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Kadhala Kadhala (1998) as Noorjahan — aged about 71
- Vietnam Colony (1994) — aged about 67
- Jodi (1999) as Kannan’s Grandmother — aged about 72
- Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (1977) — aged about 50
- Naan Mahaan Alla (1984) as La Mère de Kalpana — aged about 57
- Enga Mama (1970) as Muralikrishnan's mother — aged about 43
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