Lakshmi (born Yaragudipati Venkatalakshmi on 13 December 1952) is an Indian actress known for her work in the Indian film industry. She made her film debut through a Tamil film Sri Valli. Her debut in Tamil film as an actress was with Jeevanaamsam (1968) and in Telugu film was with Bandhavyalu (1968). In 1974, Her second Malayalam film, Chattakari, which went on to become a blockbuster throughout India.
