Sri Lakshmi (actress)

Sri Lakshmi is an Indian actress who is known for her comic roles in Telugu films. She has also appeared in Tamil and Kannada language films. More than 500 films to her credit, she later turned her attention towards television serials. Lakshmi has received four Nandi Awards for Best Female Comedian for her roles in "Sahasam" (1996), "Chelikadu" (1997), "Police" (1999), and "Preminchu" (2001).
Early life.
Sri Lakshmi was born and brought up in Madras. Their family is originally from Rajahmundry, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. Her father Amarnath and brother Rajesh are actors. Rajesh's daughter Aishwarya is an actress.
Career.
Daughter of veteran Telugu actor/Producer Dr. Amarnath, Sri Lakshmi entered the film industry to support her family after her father had fallen sick. Initially, she did minimal and unnoticeable characters. After noticing her spark in playing comedic roles, director Jandhyala offered her a meatier role in "Rendu Jella Sita", which turned her career. In the Telugu film industry, she acted in comedy films by ace director, Jandhyala. She also acted in K. Vishwanath films in comedy roles. She acted in more than 500 films, including Tamil, Kannada, etc. She later turned to TV plays. She is typically associated with stereo comic roles.