is a legendary figure who has worked in over 600 films. She is renowned for her powerful acting and is the only actress to have won Filmfare Awards South in all four South Indian languages. Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal

Lakshmi was not just a heroine; she was a pathbreaker. In an industry where female characters were often one-dimensional, she fought for and won roles that depicted women as complex human beings. She is also one of the few actresses to have successfully directed a film ( Julie Ganapathi – a remake of Misery ).