Lakshmi Menon: The Shocking Biography You Won't Believe!

Lakshmi Menon was born on May 19, 1996, in Kochi, Kerala, and is an Indian actress and singer.

She primarily works in Tamil and Malayalam cinema, gaining recognition for her versatile roles.

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She grew up in a culturally rich Malayali family with her father, Ramakrishnan, a Dubai-based artist.

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Her mother, Usha Menon, is a dance teacher, and Lakshmi trained in Kuchipudi dance from a young age.

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She debuted in the Malayalam film Raghuvinte Swantham Raziya (2011) at the age of 15.

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Her breakthrough came with the Tamil film Sundarapandian (2012), earning her a Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.

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She gained further acclaim for her roles in Kumki (2012) and Jigarthanda (2014).

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Lakshmi has also sung playback for films, including Saagasam (2015).

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After a brief hiatus, she returned with Pulikkuthi Pandi (2021) and starred in Chandramukhi 2 (2023).

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As of 2025, she is unmarried, focused on her career, with an estimated net worth of ₹5-15 crore.

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