Lakshmy Ramakrishnan

Lakshmy Ramakrishnan (born 29 December 1965) is an Indian actress and director who predominantly works in Tamil and Malayalam films. She made her debut in the Malayalam film Chakkara Muthu, and has since appeared primarily in supporting roles in Tamil films.

Personal life

Lakshmy was born and raised in a Tamil Brahmin family in Palakkad, Kerala. She got engaged at the age of 16 and got married when she was 18 years old.

Career Ramakrishnan ran an event management business in Muscat, Oman from 1992 to 2001, before returning to India and acting and directing films. Director A. K. Lohithadas offered her a supporting role in his next film. Karu Pazhaniappan's Pirivom Santhippom (2008) in which she played the character of Sneha's mother was her first Tamil film, following which she played supporting roles in numerous films. She portrayed an angry mother who wants to avenge her daughter's death in Mysskin's Yuddham Sei (2011). She also tonsured her head for the "once-in-a-lifetime role".

In 2012, she completed her first feature film, Aarohanam, which received a Special Jury award at the 7th Vijay Awards. Her 4th directorial venture, House Owner, has been selected as one of the only two Tamil movies to be screened at the flagship component of the IFFI, Indian Panorama (Goa, 2019).

Filmography

Tamil films As director Year Film Notes 2012 Aarohanam 2014 Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe 2016 Ammani 2019 House Owner Indian Panorama Film 2023 Are You Ok Baby?

As actress Year Film Role Notes2008 Pirivom Santhippom Vallikannu Poi Solla Porom Mrs. Sathyanathan Ellam Avan Seyal Olga Mariadas 2009 Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru Kavitha Sreenivasan Eeram Kalyani Naadodigal Karunakaran's Mother Sirithal Rasipen Lakshmy Vettaikaran Ravi's mother Aadhavan Subramanian's sister in law 2010 Aanmai Thavarael Mary Raavanan Velan's mother Cameo appearance Naan Mahaan Alla Jeeva's mother Boss Engira Bhaskaran Sivakami Kanimozhi Rajesh's mother Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa Teresa Easan Poorni and Easan's mother (Deceased character in photograph) 2011 Nootrenbadhu Ajay's mother Yuddham Sei Annapoorni Ponnar Shankar Silambayi Rowthiram Lakshmi Uchithanai Muharnthaal Dr. Rekha 2012Vilayada Vaa Devi Leelai Karthik's mother Nellai Santhippu Doctor Aarohanam Collector Cameo appearance 2013 Chennaiyil Oru Naal Karthik's mother Sutta Kadhai Silanthi Vidiyum Munn Devanayagi 2014 Nerungi Vaa Muthamidathe Nalini Vaidhi 2016 Kathakali Thamba's Wife Ammani Saalama 2018 Iravukku Aayiram Kangal Writer Vyjayanthi Thimiru Pudichavan Doctor 2020 Indha Nilai MaarumDeva's mother 2023 Are You Ok Baby? Rashmy Ramakrishnan 2025 Kadhalikka Neramillai Kanmani

Other language films Year Film Role Language Notes 2006 Chakkara Muthu Devayani Malayalam 2007 Pranayakalam Rajani July 4 Vijayalekshmi 2008 Novel Dr.Bhanumathi Ye Maaya Chesave Teresa Telugu 2011 180 Ajay's mother Oh My Friend Chandu's mother Violin Annie Malayalam 2012 Ekk Deewana Tha Mrs. Anand Kulkarni Hindi 2013 Kalimannu Doctor Malayalam 2014 Pianist Grandma 2016 Jacobinte Swargarajyam Shirley Jacob 2023Ntikkakkakkoru PremondarnnLawyer

Television Year Serial / Show Language Channel Role Notes 2008 The Officer Malayalam Amrita TV 2011-2013 Aval Tamil STAR Vijay Jayanthi 2011–presentSolvathellam Unmai Zee Tamil Host Nerkonda Paarvai Kalaignar TV / Behindwoods - YouTube channel 2025present Unmai Vellum Kalaignar TV 2025 Cooku with Comali season 6 Star Vijay Contestant 3rd Runner-Up

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Film Result2007 Asianet Film Awards Best Character ActressChakkara Muthu 2011 Tamil Nadu State Film Awards Best Supporting Actress (Tamil) Uchithanai Muharnthaal 2012 Edison Awards (India) Most Riveting PerformanceYuddham Sei Vijay Awards Best Supporting Actress 2017 Asianet Film Awards Best Supporting Actress (Malayalam) Jacobinte Swargarajyam Filmfare Awards South Best Supporting Actress – Malayalam 6th South Indian International Movie Awards Best Supporting Actress (Malayalam)