# Sri Lakshmi (actress)

Aishwarya Lakshmi Priya, popularly known as Sri Lakshmi, is an Indian actress who is known for her comic roles in Telugu films. She has also appeared in Tamil 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.

## Early life

Aishwarya Lakshmi Priya was born and brought up in Madras into a Telugu family from Rajahmundry, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh. Her father Amarnath and brother Rajesh were actors. Rajesh's daughter Aishwarya is also a film actress.

## Career

Daughter of veteran Telugu actor/Producer Dr. Amarnath, Aishwarya Lakshmi Priya 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. Viswanath 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.

## Filmography
### Films
#### Telugu

| Film | Year | Role |
| 1981 | Kondaveeti Simham | |
| 1981 | Ooriki Ichina Maata | Roopa's friend |
| 1981 | Swargam | Uma |
| 1982 | Shriman Shrimati | |
| 1982 | Nalugu Stambhalata | |
| 1983 | Amarajeevi | |
| 1983 | Manthri Gari Viyyankudu | |
| 1983 | Puttadi Bomma | |
| 1983 | Poratam | |
| 1983 | Rendu Jella Seetha | |
| 1983 | Ananda Bhairavi | |
| 1983 | Raju Rani Jackie | Parvathi |
| 1984 | James Bond 999 | Arumugam's wife |
| 1984 | Kanchu Kagada | |
| 1984 | Raraju | |
| 1984 | Daku | |
| 1984 | Rama Rao Gopal Rao a.k.a. Rao Gopal Rao | Mangathayaru |
| 1984 | Srivariki Premalekha | |
| 1985 | Vijetha | |
| 1985 | Ooriki Soggadu | |
| 1985 | Bhale Thammudu | |
| 1985 | Mayadari Maridi | |
| 1985 | Aadapille Nayam | |
| 1985 | Maharaju | |
| 1985 | Pattabhishekam | |
| 1985 | Babai Abbai | |
| 1985 | Mogudu Pellalu | |
| 1986 | Rendu Rella Aaru | |
| 1986 | Captain Nagarjuna | |
| 1986 | Chantabbai | |
| 1986 | Srimathi Kanuka | |
| 1986 | Chadastapu Mogudu | |
| 1986 | Brahmastram | Sundari |
| 1986 | Papikondalu | |
| 1986 | Santhi Nivasam | Sundari |
| 1986 | Aranyakanda | |
| 1986 | Jeevana Poratam | |
| 1986 | Adavi Raja | Giligili |
| 1986 | Chanakya Shapatham | Chitti |
| 1987 | Collector Gari Abbai | |
| 1987 | Sthree Sahasam | Mohana |
| 1987 | Attagaru Zindabad | |
| 1987 | Brahma Rudrulu | |
| 1987 | Hanthakudi Veta | |
| 1987 | Rotation Chakravarthy | |
| 1987 | Maavoori Magaadu | |
| 1988 | Janaki Ramudu | |
| 1988 | Pelli Chesi Choodu | |
| 1988 | Sahasam Cheyara Dimbhaka | |
| 1988 | Intinti Bhagavatam | |
| 1988 | Prema Kireetam | |
| 1988 | Swarnakamalam | |
| 1988 | Varasudochhadu | |
| 1989 | Bhale Dampathulu | |
| 1989 | Bandhuvulostunnaru Jagratha | |
| 1989 | Rajakeeya Chadarangam | |
| 1989 | Bava Bava Panneeru | |
| 1989 | Mamathala Kovela | |
| 1989 | Chalaki Mogudu Chadastapu Pellam | Janaki |
| 1989 | Krishna Gari Abbayi | |
| 1989 | Oorantha Golanta | Chilaka |
| 1989 | Preminchi Choodu | |
| 1989 | Jayammu Nischayammu Raa | |
| 1989 | Hai Hai Nayaka | |
| 1990 | Prananiki Pranam | Subbu |
| 1990 | Sahasa Putrudu | |
| 1990 | Kaliyuga Rudrulu | |
| 1990 | Chevilo Puvvu | |
| 1991 | Aditya 369 | |
| 1991 | Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam | |
| 1991 | Iddaru Pellala Muddula Police | |
| 1991 | Kobbari Bondam | |
| 1991 | Talli Tandrulu | |
| 1992 | Brundavanam | |
| 1992 | Chilara Mogudu Allari Koduku | |
| 1992 | Babai Hotel | |
| 1993 | Ish Gup Chup | |
| 1993 | Repati Rowdy | |
| 1993 | Jamba Lakidi Pamba | |
| 1993 | Naga Jyothi | |
| 1993 | Pellama Majaka | |
| 1993 | Ladies Special | |
| 1993 | Mayalodu | |
| 1993 | One by Two | |
| 1993 | Rajendrudu Gajendrudu | |
| 1994 | Shubha Lagnam | |
| 1994 | Brahmachari Mogudu | |
| 1994 | Kishkindha Kanda | |
| 1994 | M. Dharmaraju M.A. | |
| 1994 | Gharana Alludu | |
| 1995 | Subha Sankalpam | |
| 1995 | Ghatothkachudu | |
| 1995 | Aadaalla Majaka | |
| 1995 | Vajram | |
| 1996 | Pelli Sandadi | |
| 1996 | Oho Naa Pellanta | |
| 1996 | Akkum Bakkum | |
| 1996 | Hello Guru | |
| 1996 | Sahanam | |
| 1997 | Chelikaadu | |
| 1997 | Chinnabbayi | |
| 1998 | Love Story 1999 | |
| 1998 | Gillikajjalu | |
| 1998 | Kodukulu | |
| 1998 | Pandaga | |
| 1999 | Police | |
| 1999 | Iddaru Mithrulu | Alka |
| 1999 | Preminche Manasu | |
| 2000 | Sardukupodaam Randi | |
| 2001 | Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi | |
| 2001 | Preminchu | |
| 2001 | Akasa Veedhilo | |
| 2002 | Holi | |
| 2002 | Tappu Chesi Pappu Koodu | |
| 2003 | Palnati Brahmanayudu | |
| 2005 | Dhairyam | Makarana's mother |
| 2008 | Appu Chesi Pappu Koodu | |
| 2009 | Neramu Siksha | |
| 2010 | Golimar | |
| 2011 | Gaganam | Jaanu |
| 2012 | Dhoni | |
| 2014 | Erra Bus | |
| 2020 | Amaram Akhilam Prema | |
| 2024 | Inti No. 13 | |
| 2024 | Committee Kurrollu | Idly Mama |
| 2024 | Veeranjaneyulu Viharayatra | |

#### Tamil

* Sparisam (1982) - Debut in Tamil
* Rendu Pondatti Kaavalkaaran (1992)
* Payanam (2011) as Jaanu
* Dhoni (2012)

### Television

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2003–2005 | Jayam | | ETV |
| 2009–2010 | Rudra | | Zee Tamil |
| 2011–2012 | Sravani Subramanyam | | Gemini TV |
| 2013-2016 | Agni Poolu | | Gemini TV |
| 2014-2015 | Ramulamma | | Maa TV |
| 2014–2016 | Nenu Ayana Aruguru Attalu | | Zee Telugu |
| 2014–2016 | Sundarakanda | | Gemini TV Polimer TV Puthuyugam TV |
| 2014–2016 | Meghamala | | ETV |
| 2016–2020 | Naa Peru Meenakshi | | ETV |
| 2017–2018 | OK Jaanu | | Star Maa |
| 2017–2020 | Agni Sakshi | | Star Maa |
| 2019–2020 | Roja | Annapurani | Gemini TV |
| 2019 | Mathrudevobhava | Gayatri Devi | Gemini TV |
| 2021 | Locked | Padmini | Aha |
| 2021–2022 | Muthyamantha Muddu | Srilakshmi | Zee Telugu |
| 2024 – Present | Yeto Vellipoyindi Manasu | Sushila | Star Maa |

### Dubbing

* The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010): Telugu version dub

## Awards
### Nandi Awards

* Best Female Comedian - Sahanam (1996)
* Best Female Comedian - Chelikaadu (1997)
* Best Female Comedian - Police (1999)
* Best Female Comedian - Preminchu (2001)