Raai Laxmi

Raai Laxmi

aka Lakshmi Rai

Actress

Summary

Raai Laxmi (born Lakshmi Rai in Bengaluru) is an Indian actress and model known for her work across multiple South Indian film industries, including Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, and Kannada, along with appearances in Hindi cinema. She began her acting career in 2005 with the Tamil film Karka Kasadara and quickly established herself as a versatile performer.

Biography

In the early phase of her career, she appeared in several Tamil and Kannada films, including Kundakka Mandakka, Dharmapuri, and Valmiki, before expanding into Malayalam cinema with Rock n’ Roll alongside Mohanlal. She gained further recognition through successful Malayalam films like Annan Thampi, 2 Harihar Nagar, and Chattambinadu opposite Mammootty. Her performance in Dhaam Dhoom (2008), where she played a lawyer, earned her critical appreciation and a Filmfare nomination.

Raai Laxmi achieved wider popularity with commercially successful films such as Kanchana and Mankatha, where her negative role received positive reviews. She later reprised her role in the Kannada remake Kalpana (2012). Over the years, she has appeared in a mix of mainstream and experimental films, including Aranmanai (2014), Bangalore Naatkal (2016), and Cinderella (2021).

She also explored Bollywood with films like Akira (2016) and took on a lead role in Julie 2. Known for her glamorous screen presence and adaptability across languages, Raai Laxmi has sustained a long and dynamic career in Indian cinema, continuing to remain active across industries.

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DNA (2024)
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Bholaa (2023)
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The Legend (2022)
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Cinderella (2021)
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Mirugaa (2021)
Lakshmi
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Where Is The Venkatalakshmi (2019)
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Poison (2019)
Sara
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Officer Arjun Singh IPS (2019)
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Neeya 2 (2019)
Malar & Naharani
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Oru Kuttanadan Blog (2018)
Sreejaya
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Sacred Games (2018)
Pooja
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Motta Shiva Ketta Shiva (2017)
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Khaidi No. 150 (2017)
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Julie 2 (2017)
Julie / Sumitra Devi
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Sardaar Gabbar Singh (2016)
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Akira (2016)
Special Appearance
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Bangalore Naatkal (2016)
Meenakshi
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Sowkarpettai (2016)
Maya
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Aranmanai (2014)
Maya
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King of Kings (2014)
Radha
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Irumbu Kuthirai (2014)
Christina
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Onbadhule Guru (2013)
Sanjana
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Balupu (2013)
Lakshmi Rai
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Aaru Sundarimaarude Katha (2013)
Fouzia Hassan
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Vana Yuddham (2013)
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Thaandavam (2012)
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Mayamohini (2012)
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Kalpana (2012)
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Casanovva (2012)
Hanna
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Adhinayakudu (2012)
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Mankatha (2011)
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Kanchana (2011)
Priya
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Arabeem Ottakom P. Madhavan Nayarum in Oru Marubhoomi Kadha (2011)
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Christian Brothers (2011)
Sofie
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In Ghost House Inn (2010)
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Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam (2010)
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Muthirai (2009)
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Naan Avan Illai 2 (2009)
Deepa
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2 Harihar Nagar (2009)
Maya
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Chattambinadu (2009)
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Ividam Swargamanu (2009)
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Annan Thambi (2008)
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Parunthu (2008)
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Velli Thirai (2008)
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Dhaam Dhoom (2008)
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Rock N' Roll (2007)
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Snehana Preethina (2007)
Lakshmi
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Oru Kadhalan Oru Kadhali (2006)
Saranya
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Valarmathi
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Kanchanamala Cable TV (2005)
Sirisha
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Karka Kasadara (2005)
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Valmiki (2005)
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Kundakka Mandakka (2005)
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Timeline

2024 Latest Film
Featured in Malayalam film DNA
2021 Recent Lead Roles
Appeared in Cinderella (dual role)
2019 Multi-language Projects
Starred in Neeya 2 and Where Is the Venkatalakshmi
2018 Malayalam Comeback
Returned with Oru Kuttanadan Blog
2017 Lead Hindi Role
Played lead in Julie 2
2016 Hindi Debut
Entered Bollywood with Akira
2014 Continued Film Presence
Acted in Aranmanai and RajadhiRaja
2012 Kannada Success
Reprised role in Kalpana (Kannada remake of Kanchana)
2011 Major Commercial Success
Featured in Kanchana and Mankatha gaining wide popularity
2010 Versatile Roles Phase
Appeared in multiple films including special appearances
2009 Breakthrough Malayalam Films
Starred in hits like 2 Harihar Nagar and Chattambinadu
2008 Critical Recognition
Gained acclaim for Dhaam Dhoom and received Filmfare nomination
2007 Malayalam Debut
Entered Malayalam cinema with Rock n' Roll
2005 Multi-industry Entry
Acted in Tamil, Telugu (Kanchanamala Cable TV) and Kannada (Valmiki) films
2005 Film Debut
Debuted in Tamil film Karka Kasadara