
Acting
M.N. Lakshmi Devi
Born
1934-04-14 (92)
Place of birth
Chintamani, Karnataka
Known for
Acting
Credits
60 titles
M. N. Lakshmi Devi is a popular veteran film artist in Kannada films. She hails from Chintamani. She is one among the stars of Kannada industry who have a career of over 60 years. She has acted in more than 600 films. M. N. Lakshmi Devi is known for the movies "Bhakta Kanakadasa"(1960), "Bangaarada Manushya"(1972), "Veera Kesari"(1963) and many more.
Known for
NRShabash Vikram is a 1985 Kannada-language masala film based on Jack Higgins' 1962 novel, Hell Is Too Crowded.
Shabash Vikram
1985
A righteous father strives to teach his child the value of money by putting him through various tests to inculcate valuable life lessons.
Dudde Doddappa
2011
NRWhen Chandru elopes with Priya who is an orphan and his father's employee, his father disowns the duo. Soon, the couple struggles to make a living while striving to reunite with his family.
Kanasu Nanasu
1976
10.0Two siblings turn inseparable after the death of their parents. Things take a turn after they get married to their respective partners.
Anna Thangi
1958
NRAsha Sundari is a 1960 Indian Kannada film, directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced by S Bhavanarayana. The film stars Raj Kumar, Narasihma Raju, Krishna Kumari, Harini, Lakshmidevi and Hemalatha in lead roles. Music of the film was composed by Susarla Dakshinamurthy.
Aasha Sundari
1960
8.0Shraddha is a music enthusiast. She is determined to pursue a career in classical music but faces several obstacles.
Upasane
1974
Film credits
2010s · 8 titles
A righteous father strives to teach his child the value of money by putting him through various tests to inculcate valuable life lessons.
Dudde Doddappa
2011
NRPavithra (Manjari Phadnis) scribbles sweet nothings on whatever material she finds, including vegetables and shirts. Her love story with Manu Murthy (Ganesh) begins when she scribbles a sweet note on a bus going to a different city and is surprised to get a reply from someone at the other end. Manu, who is a happy-go-lucky guy, finds out that the messages that he gets and exchanges through the bus, are actually written by a girl. They exchange phone numbers in the same way, but the number gets washed off in the rain. Neither therefore knows the other's identity. Meanwhile, Pavithra's parents arrange for her marriage to a rich boy, who turns out to be Manu. They get married but they don't get along well, and decide to divorce. Do Manu and Pavithra get back together and discover their true identities?
Munjane
2012
6.2Sharath and Swathi meet in Bangalore and fall in love but due to misunderstandings, they drift apart. Two years later, destiny brings them face-to-face at a friend's wedding.Less
Googly
2013
7.6Raja Huli is a 2013 Indian Kannada-language comedy-drama film directed by Guru Deshpande and written by S. R. Prabhakaran. Produced by K. Manju's home production, the film is a remake of the Tamil film Sundarapandian (2012) which was produced and enacted by M. Sasikumar. The film stars Yash and Meghana Raj in the lead roles. The soundtrack and score for the film is composed by Hamsalekha. The film, which made its theatrical release on 1 November 2013, co-inciding with the Kannada Rajyotsava festival
Raja Huli
2013
NRJohn Jani Janardhan is a 2016 Kannada comedy drama film directed by Guru Deshpande. It features Ajay Rao, Yogesh and Krishna in the lead roles, while the debutant Kamna Ranawat feature as the female lead. It also features actress Malashri in an important role.
John Jani Janardhan
2016
6.3A man falls head over heels in love with a woman and takes on a new identity in an attempt to impress her. Along the way, he also seeks the help of her dog to try and win her over.
Lucky
2012
5.5Yuva grows up to be a local goon against the wish of his mother. His accidental confrontation with a dangerous drug lord lands him into a web of problems.
Masterpiece
2015
7.1Duniya Soori's Tagaru takes us on a bloody ride through the dark underbelly of the underworld and their clash against the police.
Tagaru
2018
2000s · 11 titles
NRRamkumar and Shruthi who make lot of oaths for the betterment of their children (Master Ramprasad and Kumari Arpitha) and once the children become a pair of very talented singers, they forget everything about their promises. It is only when the kids suffer through a crucial illness that they are reminded of their oaths and the couple set out on a pilgrimage along with their children to all the nine goddesses – Kollur Mookambike, Badami Banashankeri, Mysore Chamundeswari, Belgaum Yallamma, Horanadu Annapurneshwari, Katilu Durgaparameshwari, Annamma Devi of Bangalore, Shringeri Sharadambe, Gokarna Parameshwari. There are also villains in the film in the form of the other family members who are bent upon killing the children.
Navashakthi Vaibhava
2008
9.0Rajeev dejected in life, after he is unable to marry his girl Namana hits the bar. Rajeev is married off to parimala, by his brother with a hope that he mends his ways. His struggle with his addiction forms the plot.
Inthi Ninna Preethiya
2008
3.0Rocky is a young college student raised in an unloving home. Usha comes from a loving home but lost her mother in death. They meet on her first day of college and it is love at first sight for Rocky.
Rocky
2008
NRBhagyada Balegara movie tells that Bangles are a mark of feminist grace in India. In rural Karnataka and India, a Bangle seller is said to bring about fortunes to the village folk and is also considered as auspicious for ceremonies. Interestingly, the various colours of bangles hold significance for different ceremonies.Though a bangle seller is believed to bring in fortunes in the lives of others how much of fortune will he have in his own life will form the crux of the story.
Bhagyada Balegara
2009
NRA 2003 Kannada film.
Kutumba
2003
NRAbhiram, a wealthy man, falls in love with Janaki, a doctor who serves the poor and needy. He dislikes her profession and tries to change her but things get complicated.
Savaari
2009
NRMadesha is a 2008 Kannada film directed by Ravi Srivatsa and produced by B. M. Govardhan Murthy. The film stars Shivaraj Kumar, Sonu Bhatia, Muni and Ravi Belegere in lead roles.
Madesha
2008
5.0Shankar sacrifices his own interests and refuses to marry in order to support and educate his younger brothers. However, his life changes when a girl falls in love with him.
Yajamana
2000
NRAn unidentified person is badly injured but is saved by retired army man and his daughter. He recovers slowly but losses his memory. Will they able to bring back his lost memory?
Hubballi
2006
NRSurya, who was abandoned by his 14-year-old unwed mother Nirmala after his birth, grows up in the slums and finds a friend in a local criminal leader, Anna.
Annavru
2003
NRWhen Gauri loses her mother at a very young age, her father decides to remarry in order to give her a loving family. However, she faces various problems because her stepmother mistreats her.
Thayi Illada Thabbali
2003
1990s · 9 titles
NRChapala Chennigaraya is a 1990 Indian Kannada film, directed by H. R. Bhargava and produced by M Rajagopal and Suresh Kumar. The film stars Kashinath, Kalpana, Vanitha Vasu and Sundar Krishna Urs in lead roles. Music of the film was composed by Rajan-Nagendra.
Chapala Chennigaraya
1990
NRA man and his sister are held at ransom when a rich lookalike, who moonlights as a diamond thief, forces him to take his place at social events so that the thief can carry out his illegal activities.
Mutthanna
1994
NRVijay, a village chairman, marries a poor girl, Lakshmi, against his family's wish. Vijay's brother-in-law is enraged for not marrying his daughter and devises a plan to defame him.
Muddina Maava
1993
NRWhen an arrogant young woman frames a poor canteen owner and gets him arrested, he decides to teach her a lesson.
Gadibidi Aliya
1995
NRGanesh decides to commit suicide after several attempts to fulfill his wife's materialistic wishes fail. At the same time, a bounty hunter is on a mission to murder Ganesh.
Ganeshana Galate
1995
NRKrishna makes his living by executing tough challenges proposed by his friend. Soon, he finds himself in a sticky situation when he is asked to make a rich man's daughter fall in love with him.
Beda Krishna Ranginata
1994
NRMovie starring Vishnuvardhan, Amulya, Charulatha and is directed by U Narayan Rao.
Simhada Guri
1998
NRPatela, an orphan, is adopted by a rich village couple. Years later, he falls in love with a city woman, Madhu, but she walks out on him after learning that he is illiterate.
Patela
1999
NRDespite being a police officer, Vijay is scared of goons, while Bhaskar, his lookalike, is a brave ex-convict. However, when their worlds collide, they discover a shocking truth.
Jagath Kiladi
1998
1980s · 7 titles
NRShabash Vikram is a 1985 Kannada-language masala film based on Jack Higgins' 1962 novel, Hell Is Too Crowded.
Shabash Vikram
1985
Rajashekar, an honest police officer, puts a notorious criminal, Alexander, behind bars. However, when he is released from prison, Alexander seeks revenge by going after Rajashekar's family.
Mutthaide Bhagya
1983
NRThe movie is about a struggling typist named Ambareesh who finds solace in Madhavi's home, but their growing connection is threatened by his ambition.
Matthondu Charithre
1986
NRTwo close friends get into trouble when another friend intrudes into their lives with a personal motive.
Driver Hanumanthu
1980
NRThe love story of the hero, taking care of his now-orphaned brother's children and the heroine, taking care of her now-orphaned sister's children. The children, who are always at loggerheads, makes their marriage an impossibility until they are forced to join forces
Makkala Sainya
1980
10.0A young woman is married against her will. After she delivers a baby, the child grows up to become a fine girl, who fights to ensure that her mother gets justice for everything she went through.
Aahuthi
1985
NRThe plot follows Ananth, an introverted man whose honeymoon is ruined when his jealous secretary swaps his medication for a tablet that eliminates sexual desire
Anantana Avantara
1989
1970s · 16 titles
NRWhen Chandru elopes with Priya who is an orphan and his father's employee, his father disowns the duo. Soon, the couple struggles to make a living while striving to reunite with his family.
Kanasu Nanasu
1976
8.0Shraddha is a music enthusiast. She is determined to pursue a career in classical music but faces several obstacles.
Upasane
1974
NRA rich woman hires a poor man to pose as her boyfriend in order to evade marriage. However, things get complicated when she falls in love with him.
Hudugatada Hudugi
1976
9.0Madhu, a schoolteacher, goes on a trip to Nagarhole National Park with her son Chandru. But things go awry when Chandru and his friends decide to sneak out and visit the forest.
Nagarahole
1977
NRA young woman dies of complications after giving birth to her second child. When Manju longs for her mother, her father decides to remarry, leading to more complications.
Chinna Ninna Muddaduve
1977
6.4Although Ramachari falls madly in love with Alamelu, her parents forbid their marriage and force her to marry another man. But Ramachari can't stand idly by when he discovers his sweetheart's husband has become her pimp. Quietly aiding Ramachari on his quest to save Alamelu is Chamayya, a childless woman who loves him as much as if he were her own son.
Naagarahaavu
1972
8.3Kaveri and Sathish fall in love and get married and have a perfect life. However, Sathish's behaviour towards Kaveri changes when he finds out she was molested as a kid. The film revolves around the issues of a woman's chastity, the acceptance of mentally ill by society and unfaithful spouses.
Sharapanjara
1971
NRA naive young woman falls prey to a sinister plan and is trafficked. However, while planning her escape, she falls in love with a kind man.
Manassinanthe Mangalya
1977
6.0A corrupt landlord secretly smuggles gold as the police get desperate to find the culprit. However, the landlord is unaware that someone close to him is planning to expose his criminal activities.
Bangarada Kalla
1973
9.7Bhakta Kumbara is a 1974 Indian Kannada biographical film, directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced by N R Anuradha Devi. The film stars Rajkumar, Leelavati and Balkrishna in lead roles. The film had a musical score by G.K. Venkatesh. Actress Sridevi essayed the role of Muktha Bai (as a child artist), thereby the latter making her Kannada film debut. The movie is based on the life of Gora Kumbhar, a potter turned into a saint who lived in the 13th and 14th centuries in Teredoki village. He supposedly lost his child while curing the clay by his legs for making pots, because he did not notice his child fumbling under his feet as he immersed himself in chanting the name of God. He was called Saint Gora Kumbara by the people of Maharashtra.
Bhaktha Kumbara
1974
NRGoddess Banashankari comes down to Earth in the form of a human and helps her ardent devotees deal with the difficulties in their lives.
Banashankari
1977
10.0Sridar abandons his family and marries Mohini, the daughter of a rich business tycoon. However, Sridar's father, who meets with an accident, wishes to reunite with his son before dying.
Nanda Gokula
1972
NRFilm with music from S. Janaki and others.
Pavanaganga
1977
8.0Kula Gourava is a 1971 Indian Kannada language romantic drama film directed by Peketi Sivaram and written by G. Balasubramanyam. It stars Rajkumar in triple roles along with Jayanthi and Bharathi. The film was produced under Sri Eswari Productions of N. Veeraswamy. It had a very successful soundtrack composed by T. G. Lingappa. Popular actor-director V. Ravichandran, son of the film producer Veerasamy, appeared in the film as a child artist. The film swept 5 awards at the 1970-71 Karnataka State Film Awards including the best film, best actor, and best editor categories.
Kula Gourava
1971
7.0Maga Mommaga is a 1974 Indian Kannada-language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by R. Panduranga Naidu and D. R. Raghavendra Naidu. The film stars Dwarakish, K. S. Ashwath, Vajramuni and Balakrishna in the lead roles. The film has musical score by M. Ranga Rao.
Maga Mommaga
1974
9.0Raj and his wife are thrown out of the house by their children. Raj works very hard and becomes rich. His children, for the love of money, welcome him home. Will he go back to stay with them?
Bhaagyavantharu
1977
1960s · 5 titles
NRAsha Sundari is a 1960 Indian Kannada film, directed by Hunsur Krishnamurthy and produced by S Bhavanarayana. The film stars Raj Kumar, Narasihma Raju, Krishna Kumari, Harini, Lakshmidevi and Hemalatha in lead roles. Music of the film was composed by Susarla Dakshinamurthy.
Aasha Sundari
1960
NRRani Honnamma is a 1960 Indian historical drama film in Kannada language, directed and written by K. R. Seetharama Sastry and produced by Karibasaiah, The film stars Rajkumar and Leelavathi.
Rani Honnamma
1960
NRThe legend of a self fulfilling prophecy
Vidhi Vilasa
1962
NR1962 Indian Kannada-language biographical film
Mahathma Kabir
1962
8.0Bhakta Kanakadasa is a 1960 Indian Kannada language film, directed by Y. R. Swamy. It depicts the spiritual journey of Kanakadasa, who was a devotee of the Hindu deity Krishna, and a poet belonging to the Dasa sect. The film stars Rajkumar, Krishna Kumari and Udaykumar in the major roles. This film, officially marked the 100th production/release of Kannada cinema, since its inception in 1934.
Bhaktha Kanakadasa
1960
1950s · 4 titles
10.0Two siblings turn inseparable after the death of their parents. Things take a turn after they get married to their respective partners.
Anna Thangi
1958
1955 Kannada film
Mahakavi Kalidasa
1955
9.3Mahishasura Mardini is a 1959 Indian Kannada-language film, directed and produced by B. S. Ranga. The film stars Rajkumar, V. Nagayya, Udaykumar and Narasimharaju. It was dubbed in seven other languages and is retrospectively identified as amongst the first major Pan-India films.
Mahishasura Mardini
1959
9.5The movie revolves around a social issue, specifically the dowry system, and aims to create awareness against it.
Rayara Sose
1957
