Silk Smitha

Acting

Silk Smitha

Born — Died

1960-12-02 — 1996-09-23

Place of birth

Eluru, Andhra Pradesh, India

Known for

Acting

Credits

60 titles

Silk Smitha (born Vijayalakshmi Vadlapati; December 2, 1960 – September 23, 1996) was an Indian actress who appeared in over 450 films across Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi cinema. After early appearances in Malayalam films such as *Inaye Thedi* (1979) and *Karimpana* (1980), she adopted the screen name Silk following her role as a bar girl in the Tamil film *Vandichakkaram* (1980). Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, Smitha was frequently cast in featured dance numbers and dramatic supporting roles. Her notable credits include *Moondram Pirai* (1982) and its Hindi remake *Sadma* (1983), *Sakalakala Vallavan* (1982), *Kozhi Koovuthu* (1982), *Khaidi* (1983), *Challenge* (198…

Known for

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Lalitha becomes extremely disturbed after she loses her newborn child. However, when she meets Babu, an orphan, she finds another reason to live and that is to raise the boy.

Sabash Babu

1993

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Murali and Shakthi are in love with each other. But unfortunately, his father disapproves of their relationship and he is forced to marry another woman.

Ayiram Muthangal

1982

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A serial killer known to target prostitutes is on the run. Vikram, a policeman, investigates the case and embarks on a mission to track him down.

Witness

1995

Vijaypath poster
5.7

The family of Justice Saxena is extremely happy until his younger brother Inspector Rajesh Saxena (Suresh Oberoi) arrests a notorious gangster, Bhawani Singh. Justice Saxena sentences Bhawani Singh to death. Bhawani Singh's brother, Dilawar Singh (Danny Denzongpa), vows to avenge his brother and he kills the judge as well as his driver Shanker. Dilawar Singh also tries to kill their sons. Driver Shanker's son, Karan (Ajay Devgan) loses his eyesight while saving Justice Saxena's son Babloo. Justice Saxena's wife, the two children and Rajesh Saxena leave the city. Dilawar Singh finds them and kills the Judge's wife and throws Babloo out of the running train. Before dying, Babloo donates his eyes to Karan. Karan vows that he will not remove his goggles till he confronts Dilawar Singh.

Vijaypath

1994

Shabash Vikram poster
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Shabash Vikram is a 1985 Kannada-language masala film based on Jack Higgins' 1962 novel, Hell Is Too Crowded. 

Shabash Vikram

1985

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Fate brings Kulothungan, a petty thief, and Radhika, a wealthy heiress, into marriage in an unexpected circumstance. Later, Kulothungan has to fight many enemies to protect his wife.

Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan

1993

Film credits

1990s · 28 titles

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Lalitha becomes extremely disturbed after she loses her newborn child. However, when she meets Babu, an orphan, she finds another reason to live and that is to raise the boy.

Sabash Babu

1993

No artwork available
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A serial killer known to target prostitutes is on the run. Vikram, a policeman, investigates the case and embarks on a mission to track him down.

Witness

1995

Vijaypath poster
5.7

The family of Justice Saxena is extremely happy until his younger brother Inspector Rajesh Saxena (Suresh Oberoi) arrests a notorious gangster, Bhawani Singh. Justice Saxena sentences Bhawani Singh to death. Bhawani Singh's brother, Dilawar Singh (Danny Denzongpa), vows to avenge his brother and he kills the judge as well as his driver Shanker. Dilawar Singh also tries to kill their sons. Driver Shanker's son, Karan (Ajay Devgan) loses his eyesight while saving Justice Saxena's son Babloo. Justice Saxena's wife, the two children and Rajesh Saxena leave the city. Dilawar Singh finds them and kills the Judge's wife and throws Babloo out of the running train. Before dying, Babloo donates his eyes to Karan. Karan vows that he will not remove his goggles till he confronts Dilawar Singh.

Vijaypath

1994

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Fate brings Kulothungan, a petty thief, and Radhika, a wealthy heiress, into marriage in an unexpected circumstance. Later, Kulothungan has to fight many enemies to protect his wife.

Rajadhi Raja Raja Kulothunga Raja Marthanda Raja Gambeera Kathavaraya Krishna Kamarajan

1993

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Raja is a CBI officer with a happy family. He finds out that a terrorist has escaped from Tihar jail and killed his father. He goes in search of the terrorist with the help of Margandayan, a prisoner.

Raja Muthirai

1995

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Though Marappan's rebel group kills corrupt politicians, an unscrupulous politician uses them to kill helpless people. Things change when an officer, Vivek, sets out to catch Marappan's team.

Puthiya Aatchi

1995

Kishkinda Kaanda poster
6.0

Bhetalam hides stolen gold in a cemetery and before dying, he confesses his sin to a group of travellers. Each individual tries to beat the other in the race to find the fortune.

Kishkinda Kaanda

1994

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Rambabu, a rich heir, falls in love with Mythili, a dancer, but she does not reciprocate. However, he soon learns a dark secret about his birth and reinvents himself to win Mythili over.

Kunthi Putrudu

1993

Halli Meshtru poster
10.0

Parimala falls for a widowed school teacher and accuses him of molesting her when he rejects her. Later, she realises the error of her ways and tries to win his love through benevolent means.

Halli Meshtru

1992

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Jaganadan's daughter takes up her father's business after his sudden death. She faces many challenges as her father's enemies try to plot against her.

Gentle Man Security

1994

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8.0

No synopsis available yet.

Chinna Devan

1993

Three Men Army poster
6.5

Three Roommates Madhukumar, Benny, Surendran have struggled dreams. Surendran has fantasised about being Movie Star like Rajnikanth, Madhukumar tried to become police officer and planned married his girlfriend Shubha who is the daughter of K. R. G. Menon and Benny Kurien who was a con artist who need to support his family

Three Men Army

1995

Alimayya poster
NR

Anand reluctantly agrees to marry Lakshmi. Just when the two are settling into happy matrimony, trouble erupts owing to differences between their parents.

Alimayya

1993

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6.5

Unnikrishnan and his family is chased from his home after his father's death. He accidentally meets a genie who helps Unni get back everything he lost.

Sakshal Sreeman Chathunni

1993

Nadodi poster
6.3

In search of Andrew who had promised him a job, Sachidananda ends up saving a millionaire's granddaughter. This gets him entangled in a series of grave issues.

Nadodi

1992

Aditya 369 poster
7.5

In a series of events involving a stolen diamond, Krishna and Hema get caught in a time machine and travel through the centuries, encountering historical figures and exploring futuristic worlds.

Aditya 369

1991

Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar poster
8.0

Six con artists join forces together

Kireedamillatha Rajakkanmar

1996

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IAS officer Chitra prepares a dossier detailing the crimes of Adiseshan, a powerful man with political allies. After she's killed, it's her daughter who decides to finish her job and avenge her death.

Athiradi Padai

1994

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In a coastal village, a local ruffian named Rajasimham falls in love with the widowed daughter of a fisherman. However, a bitter rivalry with a wealthy man in the locality threatens to ruin his life.

Thai Mozhi

1992

Lockup Death poster
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Amar fights for justice after his friend dies in the lock-up due to several injuries caused by policemen. When his attempts fail and they go scot-free, he decides to take revenge against them.

Lockup Death

1994

Neengalum Herothan poster
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In a village where all the villagers who would be doing their day to daily activities would get excited when a film crew comes to shoot in their village.

Neengalum Herothan

1990

Maa Aavida Collector poster
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An illiterate Raja marries an educated Indira who, with the help of Raja, becomes a collector. However, Indira's mother is against the marriage and starts creating problems in their relationship.

Maa Aavida Collector

1996

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No synopsis available yet.

Thambikku Oru Pattu

1991

Kaatttile Thadi Thevarude Ana poster
8.0

Venugopal is an honest politician who wants to curb the illegal activities of the mafia dons. However, things take a turn when he gets shot and is replaced by his lookalike as the home minister.

Kaatttile Thadi Thevarude Ana

1995

Spadikam poster
7.3

Chacko Master, a school headmaster, is never happy with his son, Thomas, and always degrades him. Having had enough of his ill treatment, Thomas runs away from home only to return as a gangster after long.

Spadikam

1995

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Three villagers go to Chennai to become rich and promise Lord Ganapathi a quarter of their profit if he becomes their partner. However, when the time comes for them to pay him, they refuse to do so.

Vaanga Partner Vaanga

1994

Idhayam poster
8.3

When a medical student from a middle-class family falls in love with an affluent English-speaking pretty girl, he is unable to express his love to her due to his inferiority complex.

Idhayam

1991

Villadhi Villain poster
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Meenatchi Sundara Sasthiriyaar, an eminent lawyer, is against the relationship of his daughter with Edison. When Edison is charged for the murder of a minister, he seeks Meenatchi's help.

Villadhi Villain

1995

1980s · 32 titles

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Murali and Shakthi are in love with each other. But unfortunately, his father disapproves of their relationship and he is forced to marry another woman.

Ayiram Muthangal

1982

Shabash Vikram poster
NR

Shabash Vikram is a 1985 Kannada-language masala film based on Jack Higgins' 1962 novel, Hell Is Too Crowded. 

Shabash Vikram

1985

Miss Pamela poster
7.5

No synopsis available yet.

Miss Pamela

1989

Amara Jyothi poster
NR

The film is a family drama about a man whose past love causes problems in his current relationship and leads to misunderstandings.

Amara Jyothi

1985

Geethanjali poster
7.2

Prakash, who is diagnosed with terminal cancer, and Geethanjali, an equally ill patient, fall in love with each other. However, when she learns about his illness, she decides to move out of his life.

Geethanjali

1989

Uruvavugal Maralam poster
5.0

A deeply pious man meets God, who tells him about various events that will take place in the future. The man tells everyone about these predictions but nobody believes him.

Uruvavugal Maralam

1983

Adavi Simhalu poster
9.0

Two childhood friends face obstacles and challenges after they confront gangsters and each other.

Adavi Simhalu

1983

Paayum Puli poster
6.0

When a smuggler kills his sister, a mentally impaired man vows to deliver justice and joins a martial arts school.

Paayum Puli

1983

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9.0

A womanizer leads a carefree life until he marries his servant's daughter, who is an innocent woman. She tries to make him realise the importance of true love.

Rajaneegandhi

1980

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No synopsis available yet.

Anbulla Malare

1984

Sattam poster
9.0

Best friends Raja and Ravi are in love with Radha. This creates differences between the two. When Raja needs Ravi's help, Ravi demands a steep price from Radha to save him.

Sattam

1983

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Thangarasu and Shenbagam love each other; however, their fathers, though close relatives, are bitter enemies. Despite this, the two lovers decide to get married.

Shenbagamae Shenbagamae

1988

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Marimuthu comes to Chennai and falls for Devi, who behaves like a six-year-old. But Marimuthu is left aghast when Devi recovers from her mental condition and has no memory of him.

Kokkarakko

1983

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NR

No synopsis available yet.

Pick Pocket

1989

Moondram Pirai poster
6.7

A young woman suffers a major head injury in a car accident after which she begins behaving like a child. Trapped at a brothel, she finds hope in a lonely school teacher who decides to rescue her.

Moondram Pirai

1982

Sivappu Sooriyan poster
4.5

Sivappu Sooriyan is one man's hunt for his missing family and to bring to book the perpetrators of their ruin.

Sivappu Sooriyan

1983

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NR

No synopsis available yet.

Ennai Paar En Azhagai Paar

1983

Thai Veedu poster
4.0

Raju, who believes Nagalingam is his father, agrees to steal an antique sword of great monetary value. However, little does he know that the sword belongs to his real father, Rajasekaran.

Thai Veedu

1983

Lady Tarzan poster
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Raghu, a business tycoon, is driving through a forest with scenic views with Rani, his preteen daughter, when they are suddenly stopped and attacked by a group of thugs. They start hitting Raghu and, when the child interferes, one of them grabs her and throws her over his head to a certain death in the deep river and waterfalls below. Surprisingly, the girl survives the fall and, with the help of wild animals, grows up healthy and athletic as Lady Tarzan. Her parents are doing their best to find her...

Lady Tarzan

1988

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7.5

No synopsis available yet.

Kairasikkaran

1984

Sadma poster
7.4

A head injury causes a woman to regress to childhood. Lost and confused, she is eventually befriended by a school teacher. A Hindi remake of the 1982 film "Moondram Pirai" by the same team.

Sadma

1983

Khaidi No.786 poster
6.6

Khaidi No.786 is action drama based movie in which, Gopi (Chiranjeevi) is a music master brought up by Satyanarayana and Nutan prasad in a village. He wants to become a police constable. Surya Chandra Rao (Kota Srinivasa Rao) is a rich man in the village with his daughter Radha (Bhanupriya) who is head strong and proud of her riches. In a brawl with Gopi, she seeks revenge and acts as his disciple wanting to learn music and later accuses him of attempting to rape her with the help of new SI of the village.Asirayya (Mohan Babu) but later realises her mistake and his good nature and falls in love with him. Though reluctant to marry her, Gopi is convinced to accept her into his life and they marry. Surya Chandra Rao is enraged by this and sends a goon to kill him and in a fight the goon loses and Gopi leaves him at Surya Chandra Rao

Khaidi No.786

1988

Kirathakudu poster
5.5

No synopsis available yet.

Kirathakudu

1986

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9.0

Venu's wife accidentally comes across Indrajith, whom she had slapped while in college for misbehaving with her. She loses her peace of mind as Indrajith begins to pester her again.

Annoru Ravil

1986

Khaidi poster
7.8

Suryam, the son of a poor farmer, falls in love with a vicious feudal lord's daughter, with drastic consequences.

Khaidi

1983

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When Ramesh's sister is kidnapped, he sets out to rescue her. However, his sister is raped and when she stabs the culprit, Suresh, Ramesh arrives at the scene, only to be accused of the crime.

Ottayan

1985

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Kakshmi's father disapproves of her relationship with Kaasi as he is poor. Kaasi goes abroad to earn and returns home rich, only to learn that his lover married someone else.

Padicha Pulla

1989

Niraparaadhi poster
8.0

Raja, a policeman falls in love with Radha, a girl who is a criminal and on the other side of the law. But, Radha's sad story of being a rape victim and a murderer reasons Raja's sympathy or love?

Niraparaadhi

1984

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Velusamy, a jobless man, desires to marry his niece Kamatchi. He joins the army to earn a living so that he can marry her. Meanwhile, Kamatchi falls in love with Ramakrishnan, the village postman.

Kozhi Koovuthu

1982

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9.0

No synopsis available yet.

Theeram Thedunna Thira

1983

Thanga Magan poster
5.8

Thanga Magan is a man's search for his roots. It is his search for the truth about his lineage.

Thanga Magan

1983

Theerpu poster
10.0

When Superintendent Rajasekar’s daughter is raped by a vengeful smuggler, he takes the law into his own hands and kills the man in a fit of rage. Arrested by his own son—the very police officer he raised—Rajasekar refuses to reveal the real motive behind the murder, determined to protect his daughter’s honor. As the trial unfolds, his other son, a lawyer, must uncover the truth and defend his father, before the silence destroys them all.

Theerpu

1982