Lakshmi Rai
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Lakshmi Rai is an India
n film actress and model from Belgaum
, Karnataka
, predominantly appearing in Malayalam and Tamil films. While most of her Tamil releases performed poorly at the box office, she rose to fame with the popular Malayalam-language films Annan Thambi
(2008), 2 Harihar Nagar
(2009), Chattambinadu
and Evidam Swargamanu
(2009), establishing herself in the Malayalam film industry.
before entering the film industry. She appeared in several television ads such as Sylcon Footwears, Josco Jewellers and Emmanuel Silks.
She made her acting debut in 2005 in the Tamil film Karka Kasadara
. Subsequently she appeared in a number of unsuccessful low-budget Tamil films, including the comedy film Kundakka Mandakka (2005) opposite R. Parthiban, Perarasu
's action-masala flick Dharmapuri
(2006), and the romance film Nenjai Thodu
(2007). In 2008, she began working in more serious films such as the drama film Velli Thirai
, in which she played herself, and the action thriller Dhaam Dhoom
directed by Jeeva
. She received positive feedbacks forher portrayal of a lawyer in the latter. A review from Behindwoods wrote: "The latter (Lakshmi Rai) sizzles even as she is supposed to play the curt professional who is caught in the web of smuggling drugs". She won her first Filmfare Award nomination in the Best Supporting Actress
category.
She made her debut in Malayalam in 2007, starring in Rock & Roll
opposite Mohanlal
. She was noticed by the film field although film was a commercial failure. She followed it up with several successful films such as Annan Thambi
, 2 Harihar Nagar
(2009), Evidam Swargamanu
(2009) opposite Mohanlal
, and Chattambinadu
(2009) opposite Mammootty
. She appeared in three Tamil films in 2009, Muthirai
, Vaamanan and Naan Avanillai 2. In Vaamanan, she played a glamourous supermodel. In 2010, she was seen in three films. She made special appearances during song sequences in two of them, In Ghost House Inn and Pen Singam
and portrayed a cowgirl in the Tamil western adventure film Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam.
Lakshmi Rai's first 2011 release was Christian Brothers
opposite Mohanlal, which was a high commercial success. Her next two films were Tamil projects, the comedy horror Kanchana
and the Venkat Prabhu
-directed action thriller Mankatha
, starring Ajith Kumar
. She essayed a negative character in the latter, which was received positively by critics. Both films emerged high financial success. Following Kanchanas success, she was signed on to reprise the role in its Kannada remake too. She is currently working on two Malayalam projects, including the much-anticipated Arabiyum, Ottakavum, P. Madhavan Nairum and Casanovva.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n film actress and model from Belgaum
Belgaum
Belgaum is a city and a municipal corporation in Belgaum district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the fourth largest city of the state of Karnataka, the first three being Bangalore, Mysore, Hubli-Dharwad....
, 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...
, predominantly appearing in Malayalam and Tamil films. While most of her Tamil releases performed poorly at the box office, she rose to fame with the popular Malayalam-language films Annan Thambi
Annan Thambi
Annan Thambi is a 2008 Malayalam film by Anwar Rasheed, starring Mammootty, Lakshmi Rai and Gopika. Mammootty did a double role in the film by playing twin brothers. Rahulraj composed the music of this movie.-Plot:...
(2008), 2 Harihar Nagar
2 Harihar Nagar
2 Harihar Nagar is a 2009 Malayalam film written and directed by Lal and produced by P N Venugopal. It is a sequel to In Harihar Nagar and a prequel to In Ghost House Inn...
(2009), Chattambinadu
Chattambinadu
Chattambinaadu is a Malayalam film released in 2009. The film was directed by Shafi and written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and stars Mammootty, Lakshmi Rai, Siddique, Manoj K. Jayan, Vinu Mohan, and Suraj Venjarammoodu...
and Evidam Swargamanu
Evidam Swargamanu
Evidam Swargamanu is a 2009 Malayalam film written by James Albert, directed by Rosshan Andrrews, and starring Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Lalu Alex, and Lakshmi Rai in the lead roles...
(2009), establishing herself in the Malayalam film industry.
Career
Lakshmi Rai initially worked as a modelModel (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
before entering the film industry. She appeared in several television ads such as Sylcon Footwears, Josco Jewellers and Emmanuel Silks.
She made her acting debut in 2005 in the Tamil film Karka Kasadara
Karka Kasadara
-Plot:The film begins with Rahul coming from Mumbai to India to see his grandparents for the first time. He helps a girl who was going to commit suicide due to her upcoming marriage. He performs some comedy with Vadivelu and falls in love with Vijayalakshmi.The background of the movie is given by...
. Subsequently she appeared in a number of unsuccessful low-budget Tamil films, including the comedy film Kundakka Mandakka (2005) opposite R. Parthiban, Perarasu
Perarasu
Perarasu is a Tamil film director. He has also been credited as an actor, music director, singer and lyricist in some of his ventures. He has mentioned that all his movies will be named after cities in Tamil Nadu, India. He is from Nattarasankottai, near Sivaganga in Tamil...
's action-masala flick Dharmapuri
Dharmapuri (film)
Dharmapuri is a 2006 action movie directed by Tamil director Perarasu. It stars Vijaykanth and Lakshmi Rai in lead roles.- Cast and crew :*Banner: Sri Surya Movies*Cast: Vijaykanth, Lakshmi Rai*Direction: Perarasu*Production: A M Rathnam...
(2006), and the romance film Nenjai Thodu
Nenjai Thodu
-Review:The movie starts off with the Nasser losing his wife at the birth of his second son. He starts to hate his son and even leaves home with his first child. The child grows up into Siva and he lives with his grandparents who love him so much....
(2007). In 2008, she began working in more serious films such as the drama film Velli Thirai
Velli Thirai
Vellitherai is a 2008 Tamil drama film directed by debutant Viji, previously a dialogue writer. The film stars Prithviraj, as an assistant director hoping to make it big and Gopika, his love interest in the lead roles. Prakash Raj, the producer of the movie, also plays a prominent role in the...
, in which she played herself, and the action thriller Dhaam Dhoom
Dhaam Dhoom
Dhaam Dhoom is a 2008 Tamil romantic thriller film. Directed and co-written by Jeeva shortly before his death and produced by Sunanda Murali Manohar, its stars Jayam Ravi, Kangna Ranaut and Lakshmi Rai in the lead roles...
directed by Jeeva
Jeeva (director)
Jeeva was a popular cinematographer and film director in Tamil cinema.-Career:The four completed films he directed, namely 12B, Run , Ullam Ketkumae and Unnale Unnale, have become blockbusters. He died after suffering acute cardiac arrest in Russia on 25 June at the age of 43...
. She received positive feedbacks forher portrayal of a lawyer in the latter. A review from Behindwoods wrote: "The latter (Lakshmi Rai) sizzles even as she is supposed to play the curt professional who is caught in the web of smuggling drugs". She won her first Filmfare Award nomination in the Best Supporting Actress
Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Tamil)
The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil films....
category.
She made her debut in Malayalam in 2007, starring in Rock & Roll
Rock & Roll (film)
Rock n' Roll is a 2007 Malayalam musical film written and directed by Ranjith, starring Mohanlal, Mukesh, Rahman, Lal, Siddique, Lakshmi Rai, Harisree Ashokan, Jagathy Sreekumar, and Shweta Menon in the main roles...
opposite Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
. She was noticed by the film field although film was a commercial failure. She followed it up with several successful films such as Annan Thambi
Annan Thambi
Annan Thambi is a 2008 Malayalam film by Anwar Rasheed, starring Mammootty, Lakshmi Rai and Gopika. Mammootty did a double role in the film by playing twin brothers. Rahulraj composed the music of this movie.-Plot:...
, 2 Harihar Nagar
2 Harihar Nagar
2 Harihar Nagar is a 2009 Malayalam film written and directed by Lal and produced by P N Venugopal. It is a sequel to In Harihar Nagar and a prequel to In Ghost House Inn...
(2009), Evidam Swargamanu
Evidam Swargamanu
Evidam Swargamanu is a 2009 Malayalam film written by James Albert, directed by Rosshan Andrrews, and starring Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Lalu Alex, and Lakshmi Rai in the lead roles...
(2009) opposite Mohanlal
Mohanlal
Mohanlal Vishwanathan Nair , known mononymously as Mohanlal , is a National Award-winning Indian actor, producer, singer and writer who is well known for his versatile and natural acting in Indian cinema & hence widely known as the Universal Star...
, and Chattambinadu
Chattambinadu
Chattambinaadu is a Malayalam film released in 2009. The film was directed by Shafi and written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and stars Mammootty, Lakshmi Rai, Siddique, Manoj K. Jayan, Vinu Mohan, and Suraj Venjarammoodu...
(2009) opposite Mammootty
Mammootty
Mammootty is an Indian film actor and producer who works mainly in Malayalam cinema. He has also acted in a few Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada films. During a career spanning more than three decades, he has acted in more than 360 films, and is only next to Prem Nazir in the number of lead roles...
. She appeared in three Tamil films in 2009, Muthirai
Muthirai
Muthirai is a 2009 Indian Tamil thriller film written by Aneez Tanveer Jeeva, wife of late director Jeeva, who also produces this film, and directed by actor Srinath,starring Daniel Balaji, Nithin Sathya, Lakshmi Rai and newcomer Manjari Phadnis in the lead roles, whilst Kishore of Polladhavan and...
, Vaamanan and Naan Avanillai 2. In Vaamanan, she played a glamourous supermodel. In 2010, she was seen in three films. She made special appearances during song sequences in two of them, In Ghost House Inn and Pen Singam
Pen Singam
Pen Singam is a 2010 Tamil film directed by Bali Srirangam. The film, based on M. Karunanidhi's novel Surulimalai, stars Meera Jasmine and Telugu actor Uday Kiran in lead roles, whilst Richard, Vivek, Rohini and Radha Ravi amongst others play supporting roles; Rambha, and J. K. Rithesh...
and portrayed a cowgirl in the Tamil western adventure film Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam.
Lakshmi Rai's first 2011 release was Christian Brothers
Christian Brothers (film)
Christian Brothers is a 2011 Malayalam family action drama film directed by Joshiy. The major highlight of the film is its ensemble cast which includes Mohanlal, Dileep, Suresh Gopi and Sarath Kumar in lead roles...
opposite Mohanlal, which was a high commercial success. Her next two films were Tamil projects, the comedy horror Kanchana
Kanchana
Kanchana may refer to:* Unicorn-Kanchana* Kanchana - A Telugu and Tamil actress of 60s.* Kanchana , made in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu language versions * Kanchana Mala a glamorous Telugu film actress....
and the Venkat Prabhu
Venkat Prabhu
Venkat Kumar Gangai Amaren , better known by his stage name Venkat Prabhu is an Indian filmmaker, who has worked as an actor, director and playback singer in the Tamil film industry...
-directed action thriller Mankatha
Mankatha
Mankatha is a 2011 Tamil action thriller film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu. It features Ajith Kumar in the lead role, starring in his 50th film, along with an ensemble cast including Arjun, Trisha Krishnan, Vaibhav Reddy, Lakshmi Rai, Andrea Jeremiah, Premji Amaren and Anjali...
, starring Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar
Ajith Kumar is an Indian film actor who works mainly in Tamil cinema. He began his career as a supporting actor in a Telugu film before gaining critical recognition in the Tamil thriller Aasai . A succession of high-grossing films followed where Ajith was usually depicted as a romantic hero, with...
. She essayed a negative character in the latter, which was received positively by critics. Both films emerged high financial success. Following Kanchanas success, she was signed on to reprise the role in its Kannada remake too. She is currently working on two Malayalam projects, including the much-anticipated Arabiyum, Ottakavum, P. Madhavan Nairum and Casanovva.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
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| 2005 | Karka Kasadara Karka Kasadara -Plot:The film begins with Rahul coming from Mumbai to India to see his grandparents for the first time. He helps a girl who was going to commit suicide due to her upcoming marriage. He performs some comedy with Vadivelu and falls in love with Vijayalakshmi.The background of the movie is given by... |
Anjali | 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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| Kanchanamala Cable TV | Kanchana | 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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| Kundakka Mandakka | Roopa | Tamil | ||
| Valmiki | Kannada Kannada language Kannada or , is a language spoken in India predominantly in the state of Karnataka. Kannada, whose native speakers are called Kannadigas and number roughly 50 million, is one of the 30 most spoken languages in the world... |
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| 2006 | Neeku Naaku | Telugu | ||
| Dharmapuri Dharmapuri (film) Dharmapuri is a 2006 action movie directed by Tamil director Perarasu. It stars Vijaykanth and Lakshmi Rai in lead roles.- Cast and crew :*Banner: Sri Surya Movies*Cast: Vijaykanth, Lakshmi Rai*Direction: Perarasu*Production: A M Rathnam... |
Valarmathy | Tamil | ||
| 2007 | Nenjai Thodu Nenjai Thodu -Review:The movie starts off with the Nasser losing his wife at the birth of his second son. He starts to hate his son and even leaves home with his first child. The child grows up into Siva and he lives with his grandparents who love him so much.... |
Aishwarya | Tamil | |
| Rock N' Roll | Daya Sreenivas | Malayalam Malayalam language Malayalam , is one of the four major Dravidian languages of southern India. It is one of the 22 scheduled languages of India with official language status in the state of Kerala and the union territories of Lakshadweep and Pondicherry. It is spoken by 35.9 million people... |
Winner, Asianet Award for Best Female New Face of the Year | |
| Snehana Preethina | Lakshmi | Kannada | ||
| 2008 | Velli Thirai Velli Thirai Vellitherai is a 2008 Tamil drama film directed by debutant Viji, previously a dialogue writer. The film stars Prithviraj, as an assistant director hoping to make it big and Gopika, his love interest in the lead roles. Prakash Raj, the producer of the movie, also plays a prominent role in the... |
Lakshmi Rai | Tamil | |
| Annan Thambi Annan Thambi Annan Thambi is a 2008 Malayalam film by Anwar Rasheed, starring Mammootty, Lakshmi Rai and Gopika. Mammootty did a double role in the film by playing twin brothers. Rahulraj composed the music of this movie.-Plot:... |
Thenmozhi | Malayalam | ||
| Minchina Ota Minchina Ota Minchina Ota is a 2008 Kannada film directed by M. R. Ramesh and produced by S. R. Govind. It stars Lakshmi Rai, Vijaya Raghavendra and Sri Murali in the lead roles. Music was composed by V. Manohar. The film released statewide on 10 July 2008. The movie is inspired by the 1971 Hollywood film Duel.... |
Lakshmi | Kannada | ||
| Parunthu Parunthu Parunthu is a 2008 Malayalam film by M. Padmakumar starring Mammootty and Jayasurya.- Plot :Blade Purushottaman , nicknamed Parunthu Purushu for the way he preys on his targets, is a heartless financier... |
Rakhi | Malayalam | ||
| Ragasiya Snehithane | Jenny | Tamil | ||
| Dhaam Dhoom Dhaam Dhoom Dhaam Dhoom is a 2008 Tamil romantic thriller film. Directed and co-written by Jeeva shortly before his death and produced by Sunanda Murali Manohar, its stars Jayam Ravi, Kangna Ranaut and Lakshmi Rai in the lead roles... |
Aarthi Chinappa | Tamil | Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Tamil) Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Tamil) The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Tamil films.... |
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| 2009 | 2 Harihar Nagar 2 Harihar Nagar 2 Harihar Nagar is a 2009 Malayalam film written and directed by Lal and produced by P N Venugopal. It is a sequel to In Harihar Nagar and a prequel to In Ghost House Inn... |
Maya | Malayalam | |
| Muthirai Muthirai Muthirai is a 2009 Indian Tamil thriller film written by Aneez Tanveer Jeeva, wife of late director Jeeva, who also produces this film, and directed by actor Srinath,starring Daniel Balaji, Nithin Sathya, Lakshmi Rai and newcomer Manjari Phadnis in the lead roles, whilst Kishore of Polladhavan and... |
Kavya | Tamil | ||
| Vaamanan | Pooja | Tamil | ||
| Naan Avanillai 2 | Deepa | Tamil | ||
| Evidam Swargamanu Evidam Swargamanu Evidam Swargamanu is a 2009 Malayalam film written by James Albert, directed by Rosshan Andrrews, and starring Mohanlal, Sreenivasan, Lalu Alex, and Lakshmi Rai in the lead roles... |
Sunitha | Malayalam | Winner, Asianet Most Popular Actress Award JaiHind TV JaiHind TV Jaihind TV is a Malayalam channel , based in Thiruvananthapuram , Kerala. It was launched on August 17 , 2007 in Delhi by Indian National Congress President and UPA chairperson Smt.Sonia Gandhi.... Film Award for Most Popular Actress Nominated, Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award (Malayalam) Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress Award (Malayalam) The Filmfare Best Supporting Actress Award is given by the Filmfare magazine as part of its annual Filmfare Awards South for Malayalam films.... |
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| Chattambinadu Chattambinadu Chattambinaadu is a Malayalam film released in 2009. The film was directed by Shafi and written by Benny P. Nayarambalam, and stars Mammootty, Lakshmi Rai, Siddique, Manoj K. Jayan, Vinu Mohan, and Suraj Venjarammoodu... |
Gouri | Malayalam | Winner, Mathrubhumi Mathrubhumi Mathrubhumi is a Malayalam language newspaper that is published from Kerala, India. Mathrubhumi was founded by K. P. Kesava Menon, an active volunteer in the Indian freedom struggle against the British.-History:... -Amrita TV Amrita TV Amrita TV, launched in 2005, as a 24-hour Malayalam, general entertainment & news satellite channel with a global footprint, has been honoured with 54 State Awards for Excellence in Television—the only channel in India to be bestowed with such a recognition in just two years since inception... Most Popular Actress Award |
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| 2010 | In Ghost House Inn | Malayalam | Special appearance | |
| Irumbukkottai Murattu Singam | Pakki | Tamil | ||
| Pen Singam Pen Singam Pen Singam is a 2010 Tamil film directed by Bali Srirangam. The film, based on M. Karunanidhi's novel Surulimalai, stars Meera Jasmine and Telugu actor Uday Kiran in lead roles, whilst Richard, Vivek, Rohini and Radha Ravi amongst others play supporting roles; Rambha, and J. K. Rithesh... |
Tamil | Special appearance | ||
| 2011 | Christian Brothers Christian Brothers (film) Christian Brothers is a 2011 Malayalam family action drama film directed by Joshiy. The major highlight of the film is its ensemble cast which includes Mohanlal, Dileep, Suresh Gopi and Sarath Kumar in lead roles... |
Sofia | Malayalam | |
| Kanchana | Priya | Tamil | ||
| Mankatha Mankatha Mankatha is a 2011 Tamil action thriller film written and directed by Venkat Prabhu. It features Ajith Kumar in the lead role, starring in his 50th film, along with an ensemble cast including Arjun, Trisha Krishnan, Vaibhav Reddy, Lakshmi Rai, Andrea Jeremiah, Premji Amaren and Anjali... |
Sona | Tamil | ||
| Oru Marubhoomikkadha | Meenakshy Thampuran | Malayalam | December 16 Release | |
| Tere Bina Jiya Nahin Jaye | Hindi Hindi Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Standard Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi , High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardized and sanskritized register of the Hindustani language derived from the Khariboli dialect of Delhi... |
Filming | ||
| 2012 | Casanovva | Hanan | Malayalam | Filming |
| Kobra-The Kottayam Brothers | Malayalam | Pre-production | ||
| Adhinayakudu | Telugu | Filming |