Vinodhini
Vinodhini | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lakshmi K. R. |
| Other names | Vinothini, Vinodini, Shwetha, Baby Lakshmi, Minta |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1982–Present |
Vinodhini is an Indian actress, who has appeared in Tamil, Malayalam and Kannada films and Tamil serials. Beginning her acting career as a child artist, she went on to play lead and supporting roles before acting in television series as well.[1] She was credited as Shwetha in Kannada films.
Career
Vinodhini began her acting career as a child artist, appearing in films including Muthukulikka Vaariyala, most of them featuring her in secondary characters, she shifted her focus to Kannada films by the mid-1990s, where she continued to play lead roles. Her work in Tamil films in the late 90s was limited to minor supporting roles and guest appearances. Films in she made brief appearances include Praveen Gandhi's action film Ratchagan,[7] Sundar C.'s comedy flick Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga [8] and N. Mathrubootham's Puthira Punithama.[9]
Vinodhini soon started acting in television serials, such as the drama series Karu Pazhaniappan films.[1]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Manal Kayiru | Tamil | Credited as Baby Lakshmi | |
| 1985 | Puthiya Sagaptham |
Shanthi | Tamil | |
| 1986 | Mannukkul Vairam | Young Chinnathayee | Tamil | Credited as Baby Lakshmi |
| 1987 | Nayakan | Young Tara | Tamil | Credited as Baby Lakshmi |
| 1991 | Chithirai Pookkal | Bharathi | Tamil | |
| 1991 | Aatha Un Koyilile | Easwari | Tamil | |
| 1991 | En Aasai Rasathi | Rasathi | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Chaitrada Premanjali | Anju | Kannada | |
| 1992 | Vanna Vanna Pookkal | Manoranjitham | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Senbaga Thottam | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Soorya Manasam | Susi | Malayalam | |
| 1992 | Abhirami | Maheshwari | Tamil | |
| 1992 | Annai Vayal | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Kizhakku Veedhi | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Chevalier Michael | Monu | Malayalam | |
| 1993 | Marupadiyum | Priya | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Suriyan Chandiran | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Athma | Pathma | Tamil | |
| 1993 | Gejje Naada | Kannada | ||
| 1993 | Ponnu Chami |
Maya | Malayalam | |
| 1994 | Vaanga Partner Vaanga | Vairam | Tamil | |
| 1994 | En Rajangam | Sugandhi | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Chinna Madam | Chithra | Tamil | |
| 1994 | Pattukottai Periyappa | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Njan Kodiswaran | Maya | Malayalam | |
| 1995 | Kalyanam | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Ilavarasi | Tamil | Special appearance | |
| 1995 | Muthukulikka Vaariyala |
Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Thondan | Selvi | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Veettukulle Thiruvizha | Krishnaveni | Tamil | |
| 1996 | Azhakiya Ravanan | Malayalam | ||
| 1996 | Hettavaru | Seetha | Kannada | |
| 1996 | Karpoorada Gombe | Yashodha | Kannada | |
| 1996 | Minugu Thare | Kannada | ||
| 1996 | Muddina Aliya | Kannada | ||
| 1997 | Nodu Baa Nammoora | Kannada | ||
| 1997 | Baduku Jataka Bandi | Mala | Kannada | |
| 1997 | Lakshmi Mahalakshmi | Anitha | Kannada | |
| 1997 | Ratchagan | Priya | Tamil | |
| 1997 | Thadayam | Jyothi | Tamil | |
| 1998 | Agni Sakshi | Kannada | ||
| 1999 | Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga | Lakshmi | Tamil | |
| 2000 | Puthira Punithama | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Kotigobba | Lakshmi | Kannada | |
| 2001 | Namma Samsara Ananda Sagara | Kannada | ||
| 2004 | Kutumba | Megha | Kannada | |
| 2005 | Kasthuri Maan | Prema | Tamil | |
| 2008 | Pirivom Santhippom | Visalakshi's neighbor | Tamil | |
| 2011 | Sadhurangam | Sandhya's Sister in law | Tamil | |
| 2017 | Konjam Konjam | Kodumudi Babu's Wife | Tamil | |
| 2021 | Calls | Shailaja Deputy Director | Tamil |
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | Channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udal Porul Anandhi | Doordarshan | ||
| Kannadi Kadhavugal | Doordarshan | ||
| Virodhi | |||
| Penn Bommaigal | |||
| Sukhavasam | Malayalam serial | ||
| Vaa Vathiyare Vaa | Polimer TV | ||
| 1996 | Chinna Chinna Aasai-Ganga | Manju | Sun TV |
| 2000–2001 | Chithi | Charulatha | |
| 2000–2001 | Kudumbam | ||
| 2000–2001 | Anandha Bhavan | Durga | |
| 2002–2003 | Agal Vilakkugal |
||
| 2003–2004 | Vidathu Sirippu | Janaki | Jaya TV |
| 2004–2006 | Sorgam | Sun TV | |
| 2005–2006 | Alli Raajiyam | Sonu | |
| 2006 | Selvangal | ||
| 2009–2011 | Solvathellam Unmai | Host | Zee Tamil |
| 2012–2013 | Siri Siri Crazy | Janaki | Kalaignar TV |
| 2016 | Vani Rani | Shanti | Sun TV |
| 2019 | Agni Natchathiram | Nalini | |
| 2020 | Roja |
Pachaikili / Thangapavanu | |
| 2021 | Anbe Vaa | Vandhana | |
| 2022–2023 | Kannana Kanne | Yamuna | |
| 2022 | Maari | Janaki | Zee Tamil |
| 2023–Present | Seetha Raman | Uma Maheswari | |
| 2024–Present | Lakshmi Nivasa | Lakshmi | Zee Kannada |
References
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- ^ Dhananjayan, G. (3 November 2014). "PRIDE OF TAMIL CINEMA: 1931 TO 2013". google.co.uk.
- ^ "Young and mature at once". The Hindu. 15 February 2002. Archived from the original on 25 March 2002.
- ^ "Raghuveer passes away!". Sify. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021.
- ^ "Chaitrada Premanjali actor Raghuveer no more". The Times of India.
- ^ Mannath, Malini (21 January 1994). "Parting kick". The Indian Express.
- ^ "A-Z (V)". Indolink Tamil. Archived from the original on 24 April 2013. Retrieved 11 December 2017.
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- ^ "Thambathyam Puthira Punithama". chennaionline.com. Archived from the original on 16 March 2001. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
- ^ "Kannaadi Kadhavugal". The Hindu.
- ^ "Crazy robot". The Hindu. 28 March 2004. Archived from the original on 16 October 2014.
- ^ "The Hindu : Entertainment Chennai / Film Review : Wholesome treat for the festive occasion". thehindujobs.com. Archived from the original on 5 February 2010.