M. N. Lakshmi Devi is a veteran film artist in

Kannada Kannada (; ಕನ್ನಡ, ), originally romanised Canarese, is a Dravidian language spoken predominantly by the people of Karnataka in southwestern India, with minorities in all neighbouring states. It has around 47 million native s ...

films. She is from Chintamani and has had a career of 7 decades. She has acted in more than 700 films. Devi is known for the movies "

Bhakta Kanakadasa ''Bhakta Kanakadasa'' ( kn, ಭಕ್ತ ಕನಕದಾಸ) is a 1960 Indian Kannada language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy. It depicts the spiritual journey of Kanakadasa, who was a devotee of the Hindu deity Krishna, and a poet belonging t ...

"(1960), "

Bangaarada Manushya ''Bangaarada Manushya'' ( kn, ಬಂಗಾರದ ಮನುಷ್ಯ, ''Golden Man'') is a 1972 Indian Kannada language film based on T. K. Rama Rao's novel of same name. Ramarao was known for his crime and detective novels, but this film was a ...

"(1972), "

Veera Kesari ''Veera Kesari'' is a 1963 Indian Kannada-language swashbuckler film directed by B. Vittalacharya and produced by Sundarlal Nahatha and Doondi. The film stars Rajkumar, T. N. Balakrishna, Udaykumar and R. Nagendra Rao. The film has musical sco ...

"(1963) and many more. The song ''"Yaru yaru nee yaru.."'' from the movie ''Rathna Manjari(1962)'', was picturised on Lakshmi Devi and Narasimharaju. Devi has acted many serials and still she is acting in films (Googly-2013), (Rajahuli-2013).

Awards

* 2001-02 -

Karnataka State Film Award for Best Supporting Actress Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...

- ''Kallara Kalla''. * 2006-07 - Dr. Rajkumar Lifetime Achievement Award by

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* 2018

Tagaru ''Tagaru'' () is a 2018 Indian Kannada-language action thriller film directed by Duniya Soori and produced by K. P. Srikanth. It features Shiva Rajkumar, Bhavana and Manvitha in the lead roles along with Dhananjay, Vasishta N. Simha and Dev ...

* 2017

Tiger Galli ''Tiger Galli'' is a 2017 Indian Kannada-language action film directed by Ravi Srivatsa and starring Sathish Ninasam and Roshni Prakash. Cast *Sathish Ninasam as Vishnu and Shiva *Roshni Prakash as Meera *Yamuna as Durgamma *Bhavana Rao *Shiv ...

* 2016 John jani Janardhan * 2015 Prema Pallakki * 2013

Raja Huli ''Raja Huli'' is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language comedy-drama film directed by Guru Deshpande and written by S. R. Prabhakaran. Produced by K. Manju's home production, The film stars Yash and Meghana Raj in the lead roles. The soundtrack and sc ...

* 2015

Male Nilluvavarege ''Male Nilluvavarege'' is a 2015 Indian Kannada film directed by Mohan Shankar and starring himself. The movie is based on L S Sudhindra's Kannada drama adaptation of the English play '' The Deadly Game''. Cast * Mohan Shankar as Mohan * Kav ...

* 2015 Mahakali * 2015 Goolihatti * 2015 Vamshoddharaka * 2015 Prema Pallakki * 2015 Master Piece * 2014 Gandhiji Kanasu * 2014 Pandya * 2014 Jaggi * 2013 Veera * 2013 Gajendra * 2013 Auto Raja * 2013

Googly In the game of cricket, a googly refers to a type of delivery bowled by a right-arm leg spin bowler. It is different from the normal delivery for a leg-spin bowler in that it is turning the other way. The googly is ''not'' a variation of the ...

* 2013 Nanda Gokula * 2013

Bhajarangi ''Bhajarangi'' is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language fantasy action film starring Shiva Rajkumar and Aindrita Ray. Directed by choreographer-turned-director Harsha, the film was released on 12 December 2013 and received positive response from critic ...

* 2012

Munjane ''Munjane'' (English : ''Dawn'') is a 2012 released Kannada romantic drama film starring Ganesh and Manjari Phadnis. The film was written, produced and directed by S. Narayan, who also composed and written the songs and also acted in the film. Dh ...

* 2011 Veerabahu * 2011 Dudde Doddappa * 2011

Bhadra ''Bhadra''Feminine: sa, भद्रा, Bhadrā is a Sanskrit word meaning 'good', 'fortune' or 'auspicious'. It is also the name of many men, women and objects in Hindu mythology. Male Figures King of Chedi Bhadra was a king of Chedi Kingdom ...

* 2011 Hero Nanalla * 2011 College College * 2010 Nan Madid Thappa * 2010 Preethiya Theru * 2010 Dildaara * 2010 Swayamvara * 2010 Olave Vismaya * 2010 Narada Vijaya * 2010

Huduga Hudugi ''Huduga Hudugi'' is a 2010 Kannada-language comedy film written and directed by Indrajit Lankesh. The film features Dhyan and Lekha Washington in the lead roles, whilst other noted actresses play roles in the film. The film was launched in 2008 ...

* 2009

Ee Sambhashane ''Ee Sambhashane'' is a 2009 Indian Kannada romance film written and directed by M. Rajashekar. The film was produced by Major Srinivasa Poojar and Jyothi Basavarajand. It features Sandesh and Hariprriya in the lead roles. The supporting cast ...

* 2009

Jaaji Mallige ''Jaaji Mallige'' () is a 2009 Indian Kannada-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Anantharaju. A remake of the Tamil film ''Devathaiyai Kanden'' (2005), it stars Ajay Rao and Gowri Munjal. The film was released on 3 April 200 ...

* 2009 Savaari * 2009 Maccha * 2009

Dubai Babu ''Dubai Babu'' is a 2009 Kannada-language film directed by Naganna, and produced by Shailendra Babu under ''Shri Shailendra Productions''. The film is a remake of Telugu film ''Dubai Seenu''. It stars Upendra, Nikitha and Saloni Aswani in the l ...

* 2009 Bhagyada Balegaara * 2009 Devaru Kotta Thangi * 2008

Navashakthi Vaibhava ''Navashakthi Vaibhava'' is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language drama film written by J K Bharavi and Chindodi Bangaresh and directed by Om Sai Prakash. It features Ramkumar and Shruti in the lead roles. The supporting cast includes Jayamala, ...

* 2008

Inthi Ninna Preethiya ''Inthi Ninna Preethiya'' () is a 2008 Indian Kannada-language drama film written, directed and produced by Duniya Soori. The film's plot revolves around a family which struggles due to the bad effects of alcohol addiction. The film features Sr ...

* 2008 Jnana Jyothi Sri Siddaganga * 2008 Chellatada Hudugaru * 2008 Bandhu Balaga * 2008 Madesha * 2008 Sangaathi * 2008 Akka Thangi * 2008

Rocky ''Rocky'' is a 1976 American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen and written by and starring Sylvester Stallone. It is the first installment in the ''Rocky'' franchise and stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, and Burge ...

* 2008

Gulama ''Gulama'' (Kannada:ಗುಲಾಮ) is a 2009 Kannada-language film directed by Tushar Ranganath and produced by Ramu. The film stars Prajwal Devraj and Bianca Desai in the lead roles. Music was composed by Gurukiran. The film released statewi ...

* 2007 Thamashegagi * 2007 Nali Naliyutha * 2006 Mata * 2006

Hatavadi ''Hatavadi'' ( kn, ಹಠವಾದಿ) is a 2006 Indian Kannada language film directed by V. Ravichandran. He stars in the lead role opposite Radhika. In addition to directing the film and acting, Ravichandran also took roles of the film's scre ...

* 2006

Thandege Thakka Maga ''Thandege Thakka Maga'' is a 2006 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by S. Mahendar and produced by R. Pavan Kumar. The film stars Ambareesh and Upendra along with Laila, Sakshi Shivanand and Ashish Vidyarthi in other prominent ...

* 2006

Thangigagi ''Thangigagi'' ( en, For younger sister) is a 2006 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by P. N. Satya and produced by Anitha Kashyap. The main cast includes Darshan, Poonam Bajwa and Shwetha Chengappa besides Avinash and Rangay ...

* 2006 Savira Mettilu * 2006

Hubli Hubli, officially known as Hubballi, is a city in the Indian state of Karnataka. The twin cities Hubli–Dharwad form the second largest city in the state by area and population and the largest city in North Karnataka. Hubli is in Dharwad distr ...

* 2006 Nage Habba * 2006 Neelakanta * 2005 Varsha * 2005 Mr. Bakra * 2005 Sye * 2005 Hudgeer Saar Hudgeeru * 2005

Namma Basava ''Namma Basava'' is a 2005 Indian Kannada language film directed by Veera Shankar Bairisetty. It stars Puneeth Rajkumar and Gowri Munjal (in her debut) in the lead roles. Avinash, Sudha Rani, Kota Srinivasa Rao, Riyaz Khan and M. N. Lakshmi ...

* 2005

Vishnu Sena ''Vishnu Sena'' is a 2005 Indian Kannada-language action drama film directed by Naganna and produced by M. Govinda. The film stars Vishnuvardhan along with Ramesh Aravind, Lakshmi Gopalaswamy and Gurleen Chopra in the prominent roles. The fil ...

* 2004 Abbabba Entha Huduga * 2004 Ranga (SSLC) * 2004 Kanasina Loka * 2004 Rama Krishna * 2004

Kalasipalya Kalasipalya is a locality in the central part of Bangalore, Karnataka, India, and one of the older and most congested places in the city. The locality is home to landmarks such as Bangalore Fort and Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace. The area is know ...

* 2004

Jyeshta Jyeshtha or Jyēṣṭha ( sa, ज्येष्ठ; ne, जेठ ''jēṭ''; as, জেঠ ''zeth''; or, ଜ୍ୟେଷ୍ଠ ''Jyeṣṭha'') is a month of the Hindu calendar. In India's national civil calendar, Jyestha is the third mon ...

* 2003 Manasella Neene * 2003 Sacchi * 2003

Kutumba ''Kutumba'' ( Family) is a 2003 Kannada-language action film starring Upendra and Natanya Singh. The film was directed by Naganna and produced by Shailendra Babu. Music for the film was scored by Gurukiran. It is the first among a series of succ ...

* 2003

Thayi Illada Thabbali ''Thayi Illada Thabbali'' is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language drama film written and directed by Om Sai Prakash. The film was produced by Ramesh Yadav under the banner Royal Pictures. It features Shivadwaj and Radhika Kumaraswamy . The supporti ...

* 2003

Nanjundi ''Nanjundi'' is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language drama film directed and written by S. R. Brothers and produced by Ramu. The film stars Shiva Rajkumar and Debina Bonnerjee along with Umashri and Lokesh in other pivotal roles. The film's highlight ...

* 2003

Ondagona Baa ''Ondagona Baa'' is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language romance drama film directed by Udayasankar and produced by Rockline Venkatesh. The film stars V. Ravichandran and Shilpa Shetty. Yester-year veteran actors J. V. Somayajulu and K. R. Vijaya to ...

* 2003 Partha * 2003

Annavru ''Annavru'' is a 2003 Indian Kannada-language crime drama film directed by Om Prakash Rao for producer M.C. Dyanand, starring Ambareesh and Darshan with Kaniha, Suhasini and Sumihtra in supporting roles. The film is a remake of Mani Ratnam' ...

* 2002 Law and Order * 2002 Olu Saar Baree Olu * 2001 Grama Devathe * 2001 Huccha * 2001 Jipuna Nanna Ganda * 2001 Kanoonu * 2001 Sundara Kanda * 2000 Indra Dhanush * 2000 Naga Devathe * 2000 Nan Hendthi Chennagiddale * 2000 Soorappa, * 2000 Sulthan, * 2000 Yajamana, * 1999 Durga Shakthi * 1999 Patela * 1999 Premachari * 1999 Rambhe Urvashi Menake * 1999 Ravimama * 1999 Sambhrama * 1999 The Killer * 1998 Arjun Abhimanyu * 1998 Jagath Kiladi * 1998 Mathina Malla * 1998 Marthanda * 1998 Simhada Guri * 1997 Anna Andre Nammanna * 1997 Honey Moon * 1997 Maduve * 1997 O Mallige * 1997 Ranganna * 1997 Thavarina Theru * 1996 Annavra Makkalu * 1996 Boss * 1995 Gadibidi Aliya * 1995 Hendathi Endare Heegirabeku * 1995 Kalyanothsava * 1995 Operation Antha * 1995 State Rowdy * 1995 Thaliya Sowbhagya * 1995 Yama Kinkara * 1994 Beda Krishna Ranginata * 1994 Hettha Karulu * 1994 Mutthanna * 1994 Rayara Maga * 1993 Muddina Maava * 1991 Gowri Kalyana * 1991 Krama * 1990 Chapala Chennigaraya * 1989 Ananthana Avanthara * 1987 Yarigagi * 1985 Balondu Uyyale * 1985 Kumkuma Thanda Sowbhagya * 1985 Shabhash Vikram * 1985 Thayi Thande * 1984 Police Papanna * 1983 Gedda Maga * 1983 Mutthaide Bhagya * 1982 Kalasapurada Hudugaru * 1981 '' Kula Puthra'' * 1980 Makkala Sainya * 1978 Kiladi Kittu * 1978 Maathu Tappada Maga * 1978 Madhura Sangama * 1977 Banashankari * 1977 Bhagyavantharu * 1977 Chinna Ninna Muddaduve * 1977 Nagara Hole * 1977 Pavana Ganga * 1977 Sanaadi Appanna * 1977 Manassinanthe Mangalya * 1977 Shubhashaya * 1976 Kanasu Nanasu * 1976 Makkala Bhagya * 1976 Vijaya Vani * 1976 Hudugatada Hudugi * 1975 Devara Kannu * 1975 Mane Belaku * 1975 Thrimurthy * 1974 Anna Attige * 1974 Bhakta Kumbara(Tulasi) * 1974 Maga Mommaga * 1974 Upasane * 1973 Bangarada Kalla * 1973 Devaru Kotta Thangi * 1972 Bangaarada Manushya * 1972 Naa Mechida Huduga * 1972 Naagarahaavu(Mary) * 1972 Nanda Gokula * 1972 Triveni * 1972 Jeevana Jokali * 1971 Anugraha * 1971 Baala Bandhana (Papakshi) * 1971 Bhale Adrushtavo Adrushta * 1971 Kulagaurava * 1971 Sharapanjara (Maithili) * 1970 Gejje Pooje (Savithri) * 1970 Lakshmi Saraswathi * 1970 Modala Rathri * 1969 Broker Bheeshmachari * 1969 Chikkamma * 1969 Shiva Bhakta (Gopi) * 1968 Bhagya Devathe * 1968 Sarvamangala * 1967 Immadi Pulikeshi * 1967 Padavidhara * 1965 Bereta Jeeva * 1965 Mahasati Anasuya * 1965 Pathala Mohini * 1963 Gowri * 1963 Jenu Goodu * 1963 Nanda Deepa * 1963 Saaku Magalu * 1963 Valmiki * 1963 Veera Kesari * 1962 Gaali Gopura * 1962 Mahatma Kabir (Alaka) * 1962 RathnaManjari * 1962 Swarna Gowri * 1962 Thejaswini * 1962 Vidhi Vilasa * 1961 Vijayanagarada Veeraputra * 1960 Rani Honnamma * 1960 Makkala Rajya * 1960 Aasha Sundari * 1960 Bhakta Kanakadasa * 1958 Anna Thangi * 1957 Chintamani * 1957 Rathnagiri Rahasya * 1957 Rayara Sose * 1956 Daiva Sankalpa * 1955 Sodari (Geeta) * 1953 Sowbhagya Lakshmi (singari)

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Devi, M. N. Lakshmi Indian film actresses Living people Actresses in Kannada cinema Place of birth missing (living people) People from Mandya 20th-century Indian actresses 21st-century Indian actresses Actresses from Karnataka 1934 births

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