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Vijayalakshmi (Kannada actress)

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Vijayalakshmi
Born
Madras (now Chennai), Tamil Nadu, India[1]
Other namesVijayalaxmi, Viji
OccupationActress
Years active1997–present

Vijayalakshmi is an Indian actress who has predominantly appeared in Kannada and Tamil films. In 1997, she won Filmfare Award for Best Actress in Kannada for her performance in her debut Kannada film Nagamandala as Rani.[2]

Early life

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Vijayalakshmi was born in Madras (now Chennai) and did her studies in Bangalore, Karnataka.[1][3] She has a sister named Usha who was married to Jayaprada's brother.[4]

Career

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Film

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Vijayalakshmi acted in nearly 40 films in her career. She has acted in nearly 25 Kannada films. During her stint as an actress, she was recognised for her beauty and performance. She debuted in director T. S. Nagabharana's film Nagamandala, based on a folk tale, opposite Prakash Raj.

She made her debut in Tamil with the film Poonthottam. She is best known in Tamil for her role in the film Friends along with Vijay and Suriya.[5] The film was a hit and after that, she acted in many films including Kalakalappu, Ramachandra, Military and Soori.[6] She returned to the Tamil film industry again with the comedy film Boss Engira Bhaskaran, which became one of 2010's successes.[7]

In Telugu, she was recognised in the film Hanuman Junction. She has also acted in one Malayalam film, Devadoothan, with Mohanlal.[8][9]

Television

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She has also acted in some Tamil television serials. She also was an anchor of the game show Bangarada Bete, produced by Radaan Media Works.[citation needed]

Personal life

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Vijayalakshmi resided in Chennai for a few years. In 2006, it was reported that Vijayalakshmi attempted suicide by overdosing on sleeping pills after being harassed by an assistant director who wanted to marry her.[citation needed] The decision came at the end of a difficult year for her in which her father also had died, but she survived and recovered thereafter.[10] In November 2006 she announced her engagement to actor Srujan Lokesh, with the wedding pencilled in for March 2007[10] but the engagement was broken off due to incompatibility.[1]

Vijayalakshmi filed a complaint in February 2020 accusing Seeman of cheating her after being in a relationship with her and claimed that he had not married her despite making promises.[11][12] After being allegedly harassed by Seeman and his supporters, she attempted suicide again in July 2020 by overdosing on blood pressure tablets and was admitted to hospital.[13][14][15][16][17][18]

Partial filmography

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Year Film Role Language Notes Ref
1997 Nagamandala Rani Kannada Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Kannada [19]
Ranganna Roopa Kannada
Jodi Hakki Roopa Kannada
1998 Bhoomi Thayiya Chochchala Maga Swapna Kannada
Maathina Malla Kannada
No.1 Chandralekha Kannada
Swasthik Pinkey Kannada
Poonthottam Sumathi Tamil
Punjabi House Uncredited Malayalam Cameo
1999 Pratibhatane Sudha Kannada [20]
Habba Seetha Kannada
Arunodaya Shanthi Kannada
Dalavayee Kannada
2000 Surya Vamsha Parimala Kannada
Naxalite Kannada
Mahatma Kannada
Durgada Huli Kannada Cameo
Devadoothan Sneha Malayalam [21]
2001 Friends Amudha Tamil
Kalakalappu Divya Tamil
Hanuman Junction Devi Telugu
2002 Prudhvi Narayana Telugu
2003 Ramachandra Tamil
Military Seetha Tamil
Yes Madam Gayathri Tamil
Soori Devi Tamil
Jogula Shakunthala Kannada [citation needed]
2005 Kanakambari Nirmala Devi Kannada
2008 Navashakthi Vaibhava Goddess Banashankari Kannada
Vaazhthugal Vennila Tamil
2010 Boss Engira Bhaskaran Nandhini Tamil
Thillalangadi Swapna Tamil Cameo
2011 Thambikottai Lakshmi Tamil
Nannalla Kannada
2016 Kadha Solla Porom Amudha Tamil
2017 Meesaya Murukku Adhi's mother Tamil
2018 Fighter Kannada

Television

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Serials
Year Title Role Language Channel
2005–2006 Suryavamsam Manasa Telugu Gemini TV
2007–2008 Vasantham Akila Tamil Sun TV
2010–2011 Aradhana Telugu Gemini TV
2011–2013 Chellamay Gayathri Tamil Sun TV
2011–2012 Mundhanai Mudichu Nandhini Tamil
2013 Muthaaram ACP Ranjini Tamil
2017 Nandini Devi Tamil &
Kannada		 Sun TV
Udaya TV
2024 Inspector Rishi Tribal Shaman Tamil Amazon Prime Video
Shows
Year Title Role Language Channel
2008 Bangarada Bete Host Kannada Udaya TV
2010 Jackpot Contestant Tamil Jaya TV
2010–2011 Vaazhvai Maatralam Vaanga Host Tamil Sun TV
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References

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  1. ^ a b c V Lakshmi (8 November 2010). "I'm a pure Tamilian: Vijayalakshmi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  2. ^ "45th Filmfare South Best Actresses : Santosh : Free Download & Stream…". 5 February 2017. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017.
  3. ^ Manjula (5 August 2020). "I Will Be Dead In Few Hours: Tamil Actress Vijayalakshmi's Suicide Video". Hasn India. Retrieved 12 September 2023.
  4. ^ Rupakuamr, Shobana (26 February 2019). "'Friends' Actress Vijayalakshmi Hospitalized; Seeks Help From Film Industry". Silverscreen India. Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Kalki interview". Kalki (in Tamil). 21 January 2001. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  6. ^ Manimegalai, A (12 July 2019). "வீடுகூட இல்லாமல் கஷ்டப்படுகிறேன்! கடனை அடைக்க வேண்டும்! தமிழ் நடிகர்களிடம் உதவி கேட்கும் நடிகை விஜயலட்சுமி!". Asianet News (in Tamil). Retrieved 22 July 2023.
  7. ^ V Lakshmi (30 October 2010). "Vijayalakshmi's back in action". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  8. ^ "ആരും സഹായത്തിനില്ല, നരക ജീവിതം: സഹായം അഭ്യർഥിച്ച് 'ദേവദൂതൻ' നടി". Malayala Manorama (in Malayalam). 9 August 2019. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
  9. ^ "21 years of 'Devadoothan': Reasons why this Mohanlal starrer film is an underrated masterpiece". The Times of India. 28 December 2021. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
  10. ^ a b [1] Archived 31 January 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ "Actress Vijayalakshmi attempts suicide, admitted to hospital". OnManorama. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  12. ^ "Actor Vijayalakshmi attempts suicide, recovering at a Chennai hospital". The News Minute. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  13. ^ "Actor Vijayalakshmi attempts suicide, recovering at a Chennai hospital". The News Minute. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  14. ^ "Actress Vijayalakshmi admitted to a hospital after attempting suicide". The Times of India. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  15. ^ "Actor Vijayalakshmi hospitalised after suicide attempt". Indian Express. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 2 August 2020.
  16. ^ "South Indian actor Vijayalakshmi explains why she tried to commit suicide". Hindustan Times. 28 July 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  17. ^ "Vijayalakshmi from hospital: I'm so sick of Seeman". The Times of India. 27 July 2020. Retrieved 29 July 2022.
  18. ^ "Frame charges against those who usurped temple property, HC directs trial court". The Hindu. 29 January 2022. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
  19. ^ "45th Filmfare South Best Actresses : Santosh : Free Download & Stream…". 5 February 2017. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017.
  20. ^ "City/Entertainment - Deccan Herald". Archived from the original on 14 February 2008.
  21. ^ "Mohanlal's Devadoothan to re-release soon; actor shares new poster". The Hindu. 1 July 2024. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
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