Advani Lakshmi Devi

Acting

Advani Lakshmi Devi

Known for

Acting

Credits

30 titles

Known for

Mayura poster
7.9

Mayura challenges an arrogant wrestler and defeats him. Though never formally trained he has only learned techniques of wrestling by observing others. As a Brahmin he is required to study Vedas yet he is deeply interested in martial arts. Ranga Jetti, the premier wrestler in Kanchi, takes him under his wing and trains him. One day while observing the training of Pallava princes Mayura gets into a fight with and thrashes Vishnugopa, the Pallava prince, earning his enmity. Mayura has to flee Kanchi as per the advice of Ranga Jetti to escape from pursuing Pallavas. He also then learns that he is in fact the son of Raja Chandravarma, the Kadamba king who was deceitfully killed by the Pallava king, Sivaskandhavarma. Upon learning of his illustrious lineage, Mayura dedicates himself to overthrow the Pallava yoke. Returning to Banavasi in the guise of a merchant Mayura builds an army and conquers both Banavasi and the Telugu speaking regions around Srishaila, thus building a vast kingdom.

Mayura

1975

No artwork available
NR

Parashurama, a king's son, loses his memory and is separated from his siblings after his father's murder. His loyalty towards the cruel new king starts to fade when he starts recollecting his past.

Rama Parushurama

1980

Bayaludaari poster
9.0

Bayaludaari is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Bharathi Sutha. This was the first movie of the director duo without Dr. Rajkumar in the lead. The film starred Anant Nag, Kalpana, and K. S. Ashwath. It was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. Bayalu Daari was the first commercial success for Anant Nag who had earlier done art films and established himself as a leading star in the Kannada cinema with a chocolate hero image. This film was one the last big hits of Kalpana. The helicopter scenes formed a major highlight of the movie.

Bayaludaari

1976

Namma Makkalu poster
10.0

Namma Makkalu (which translates to "Our Children") is a film advocating the necessity of inculcating in the children — who hold the limelight in this film — a sense of responsibility, in the family and in society.

Namma Makkalu

1969

Upasane poster
8.0

Shraddha is a music enthusiast. She is determined to pursue a career in classical music but faces several obstacles.

Upasane

1974

Mududida Tavare Aralithu poster
NR

Chandrashekar, a construction engineer, meets his uncle, who he considers to be responsible for his father's death. But, his uncle tries to prove his innocence and rebuild a healthy relationship.

Mududida Tavare Aralithu

1983

Film credits

1980s · 5 titles

1970s · 15 titles

Mayura poster
7.9

Mayura challenges an arrogant wrestler and defeats him. Though never formally trained he has only learned techniques of wrestling by observing others. As a Brahmin he is required to study Vedas yet he is deeply interested in martial arts. Ranga Jetti, the premier wrestler in Kanchi, takes him under his wing and trains him. One day while observing the training of Pallava princes Mayura gets into a fight with and thrashes Vishnugopa, the Pallava prince, earning his enmity. Mayura has to flee Kanchi as per the advice of Ranga Jetti to escape from pursuing Pallavas. He also then learns that he is in fact the son of Raja Chandravarma, the Kadamba king who was deceitfully killed by the Pallava king, Sivaskandhavarma. Upon learning of his illustrious lineage, Mayura dedicates himself to overthrow the Pallava yoke. Returning to Banavasi in the guise of a merchant Mayura builds an army and conquers both Banavasi and the Telugu speaking regions around Srishaila, thus building a vast kingdom.

Mayura

1975

Bayaludaari poster
9.0

Bayaludaari is a 1976 Indian Kannada-language film directed and produced by the Dorai–Bhagavan duo. It is based on the novel of the same name by Bharathi Sutha. This was the first movie of the director duo without Dr. Rajkumar in the lead. The film starred Anant Nag, Kalpana, and K. S. Ashwath. It was a musical blockbuster with all the songs composed by Rajan–Nagendra considered evergreen hits. Bayalu Daari was the first commercial success for Anant Nag who had earlier done art films and established himself as a leading star in the Kannada cinema with a chocolate hero image. This film was one the last big hits of Kalpana. The helicopter scenes formed a major highlight of the movie.

Bayaludaari

1976

Upasane poster
8.0

Shraddha is a music enthusiast. She is determined to pursue a career in classical music but faces several obstacles.

Upasane

1974

Bhale Huchcha poster
9.0

Bhale Huchcha is a 1972 Indian Kannada-language film directed by Y. R. Swamy and produced by Gopal Lakshman. It stars Rajkumar and Aarathi. This film was dubbed into Telugu as Dasara Picchodu and released in 1973. This was the only Kannada movie of actress Helen.

Bhale Huchcha

1972

Bahaddur Gandu poster
9.5

Bahaddur Gandu is a 1976 Indian Kannada film, directed by A V Sheshgiri Rao and produced by Srikanth Nahatha and Srikanth Patel. The film Stars Dr Rajkumar, Jayanthi, Aarathi and Shantha in lead roles. The music of the film was composed by M Ranga Rao.

Bahaddur Gandu

1976

Sharapanjara poster
8.3

Kaveri 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

Sri Srinivasa Kalyana poster
9.0

It is a 1974 Kannada-language Hindu mythological film directed by Vijay. The film, based on lord Venkateswara, stars Rajkumar, B. Saroja Devi and Manjula. It also featured the first screen appearances of future actors and Rajkumar's sons, Shiva Rajkumar and Raghavendra Rajkumar. The movie was dubbed in Tamil as Ezhumalaiyan Dharisanam and in Telugu as Sri Tirupatikshetra Mahatyam (1977).

Sri Srinivasa Kalyana

1974

Seetheyalla Savithri poster
NR

When Shankar marries his lover Gauri, his rival cousin enlists a prostitute to ruin their marriage. However, a strong-willed Gauri decides to save her husband from his cousin's vicious plan.

Seetheyalla Savithri

1973

Janma Rahasya poster
9.5

Kaveri, a poor woman, tries to commit suicide with her son but is caught. She is put behind bars and her son is brought up by a judge. Years later, he meets his mother again.

Janma Rahasya

1972

Chandanada Gombe poster
7.0

Chandanada Gombe is a simple love story. Anant Nag is a landlord. Lakshmi's father is a school teacher who is struggling to find a bridegroom for Lakshmi. They get married with the help of relatives. Anant Nag unfortunately dies in an accident. The rest of the story continues about the life of a struggling widow and her child in a traditional society amid village politics.

Chandanada Gombe

1979

Karulina Kare poster
8.5

An honest driver tries to bring his corrupt employer to justice. However, things get complicated when he learns that his employer is actually his biological father.

Karulina Kare

1970

Eradu Kanasu poster
8.0

Ramachandra Rao, a professor, is forced to marry Gowri at his family's behest despite being in love with Lalitha. He fails to get along with his wife and broods about his lost love. The movie is based on the novel of the same name by Vani. The film is considered as one of the greatest romantic films in Kannada noted for the strong performances of lead actors Rajkumar and Kalpana.

Eradu Kanasu

1974

Gandhada Gudi poster
10.0

When forest officer Kumar protects natural resources from poachers, their boss, Anand, becomes his main rival. But little does Kumar know that Anand is his brother.

Gandhada Gudi

1973

Nanda Gokula poster
10.0

Sridar 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

Namma Samsara poster
NR

Krishna, who works in a garage, falls for Bhama, a wealthy woman, and marries her. However, the difference in their way of lives due to their financial status causes tension in their family life.

Namma Samsara

1971

1960s · 6 titles