Netrikan (1981) – Acted alongside Rajinikanth in a dual role film.

Throughout her career, Lakshmi has transitioned seamlessly from a leading lady to a powerhouse character actress. Below are some of her most notable Tamil films: Jeevanaamsam (1968) – Debut lead role.

Lakshmi comes from a family deeply rooted in cinema; her mother, Kumari Rukmani, was also a popular Tamil actress. Lakshmi herself has explored directing with the film Mazhalai Pattalam (1980). She has a daughter, Aishwariyaa Bhaskaran, who followed in her footsteps as an actress in the 1990s. Known for her linguistic proficiency, Lakshmi dubs her own voice in all four South Indian languages.

Her performances in family dramas like Samsaram Adhu Minsaram are widely viewed for their sharp, realistic dialogue delivery.