P. R. Varalakshmi
P. R. Varalakshmi is an Indian actress. She was active in movies during the 1970s and 1980s. She was a prominent lead actress during the 1980s in Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Telugu films. She has acted around 600 movies in all major south Indian languages. Her debut film was Vazhaiyadi Vazhai in 1972, directed by K. S. Gopalakrishnan.[1]
P. R. Varalakshmi | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Film actor |
| Years active | 1966 - 2008 2017 - Present |
She has acted with former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MGR, former Tamil Nadu Chief minister Jayalalitha and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Rama Rao.
She has also acted with two Generations actors, with Muthuraman and his son Karthik, Sivaji Ganesan and his son Prabhu, Telugu superstar Krishna and his son Mahesh Babu. During her period she has acted as Heroine to famous heroes Gemini Ganesan, Kamal Haasan, AVM Rajan and so on.[2]
Filmography
Tamil
- Vazhaiyadi Vazhai (1972)
- Ponvandu (1973)
- Deiva Vamsam (1973)
- Malai Naattu Mangai (1973)
- Deiva Kuzhanthaigal (1973)
- Ore Satchi (1974)
- Naan Avanillai (1974)
- Swathi Nakshathram (1974)
- Tiger Thathachari (1974)
- Cinema Paithiyam (1975)
- Pattampoochi (1975)
- Avalukku Aayiram Kangal (1975)
- Dasavatharam (1976)
- Veedu Varai Uravu (1976)
- Navarathinam (1977)
- Kalamadi Kalam (1977)
- Munnooru Naal (1977)
- Punniyam Seithaval (1977)
- Shri Kanchi Kamakshi (1978)
- Manidharil Ithanai Nirangala! (1978)
- Mela Thalangal (1978)
- Mayandi (1979)
- Nadagame Ulagam (1979)
- Kandhar Alangaaram (1979)
- Valli Mayil (1980)
- Neer Nilam Neruppu (1980)
- Valli Mayil (1980)
- Raman Parasuraman (1980)
- Kannadi (1981)
- Sankarlal (1981)
- Rajangam (1981)
- Kalvadiyum Pookal (1983)
- Nanayam Illatha Nanayam (1984)
- Anbe Odi Vaa (1984)
- Mayavi (1985)
- Manamagale Vaa (1988)
- Thaai Naadu (1989)
- Pattanamthan Pogalamadi (1990)
- Durga (1990)
- Unna Nenachen Pattu Padichen (1992)
- Naane Varuven (1992)
- Vaa Magale Vaa (1994)
- Jameen Kottai (1995)
- Musthaffaa (1996)
- Poove Unakkaga (1996)
- Gopura Deepam (1997)
- Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa (1999)
- Padai Veetu Amman (2002)
- Naan Avan Illai (2007)
Malayalam
- Tharavattamma (1966)
- Achante Bharya (1971) as Thankhamma
- Panimudakku (1972)
- Kaadu (1973) as Menon's daughter
- Sreerama Hanumaan Yudham (1974)
- Light House (1976) as Usha
- Aval Oru Devaalayam (1977)
- Ammaayi Amma (1977)
- Beena (1978)
- Avalku Maranamilla (1978)
- Ival Oru Naadody (1979)
- Jimmy (1979)
- Kazhukan (1979)
- Sukhathinte Pinnale (1979) as Kalyani
- Aval Niraparathi (1979)
- Irumbazhikal (1979)
- Oru Varsham Oru Maasam (1980)
- Swattu (1980)
- Lava (1980)
- Kodumudikal (1980) as sarojini
- Agnisaram (1981)
- Jumbulingam (1982)
- Chambalkadu (1982)
- Panchajanyam (1982 film)
- Kolakkomaban (1983)
- Angam (1983)
- Himam (1983) as Sharada
- Manasse Ninakku Mangalam (1984)
- Thozhil Allengil Jail (1985)
- Kulam (1997)
- Janakeeyam (2003) as Surya's mother
Hindi
- Sita Swayamvar (1976)
- Devi Durga Shakti (2001)
- Pardhai Kee Pichai
Kannada
- Chovkadha Deepa (1969)
- Bethadha Bairava (1973)
- Rajanarthakiya Rahasya (1976)
- Bengaluru Bhootha (1976)
- Baddi Bangaramma (1984)
- Police Papanna (1984)
- Sangliyana (1988)
- Avane Nanna Ganda (1989)
Telugu
- Sri Krishnavataram (1967)
- Koduku Kodalu (1972) as Vasundhara
- Dhanama? Daivama? (1973) as Shanti
- Manushullo Devudu (1974)
- Inthi Kodhaluu (1974)
- Thota Ramudu (1975)
- Jebu Donga (1975)
- Maya Machindhra (1975)
- Ee Kalapu Pillalu (1976)
- Sita Kalyanam (1976)
- Bhakta Kannappa (1976)
- Maa Voori Devatha (1979)
- Swargam (1981)
- Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu (1981)
- Kalavari Samsaram (1982)
- Mayuri (1984)
- Illu Illalu Pillalu (1988)
- Station Master (1988)
- Sri Devi Kamakshi (1989)
- Chennapatnam Chinnollu (1989)
- Idem Pellam Baboi (1990)
- Samsarala Mechanic (1992) as Sumathi
- Ankuram (1993)
- Adaalla Majaka (1995)
Television serials
| Year | Serial | Role | Language | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000 | Idi Katha Kaadu | Telugu | ETV Telugu | |
| 2001–2002 | Atthamma | Gemini TV | ||
| 2005–2006 | Selvi | Saraswathi | Tamil | Sun TV |
| 2007–2009 | Arasi | |||
| 2007–2010 | Ammayi Kaapuram | Telugu | Gemini TV | |
| 2007–2008 | Chellamadi Nee Enakku | Tamil | Sun TV | |
| 2010–2012 | Chellamey | |||
| 2017–2018 | Ninaika Therintha Manamae | Kamakshi | Star Vijay | |
| 2018–2019 | Neelakuyil | |||
| 2019 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Kulagini | Zee Tamil | |
| 2019–2020 | Thenmozhi B. A. | Deivanai | Star Vijay | |
| 2019–2022 | Roja | Arulvakhu Amuthanayaki | Sun TV | |
| 2021 | Kaatrukenna Veli | Star Vijay | ||
| 2021–present | Sundari | Ganthimathi | Sun TV | |
| 2022 | Amman | Thaayamma | Colors Tamil | |
| 2022 | Pachakili | |||
| 2022 | Ninaithale Inikkum | Special Appearance | Zee Tamil | |
| 2023–present | Modhalum Kaadhalum | Star Vijay |
References
- Ashok Kumar, S. R. (13 November 2010). "Grill Mill: P. R. Varalakshmi". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 15 May 2021. Retrieved 15 May 2021.
- "Varalakshmi profile". Retrieved 19 March 2015.
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