| Year | Film Title | Role/Notes | |------|------------|-------------| | 1968 | Jeevanamsam | Early Tamil debut | | 1971 | Velli Vizha | Memorable performance as a dancer | | 1973 | Suryakanthi | Lead role | | 1974 | Dheerga Sumangali | Major box office hit | | 1975 | Apoorva Raagangal | K. Balachander’s classic – played the older woman in a relationship with Kamal Haasan. Landmark role. | | 1976 | Moondru Mudichu | Again with K. Balachander; complex role | | 1977 | Avar Enakke Sontham | Family drama | | 1977 | 16 Vayathinile | As Parvathi – cameo as a school teacher (iconic) | | 1978 | Ilamai Oonjal Aadukirathu | Bold role for its time | | 1978 | Mullum Malarum | Played Kaali – strong female lead opposite Rajinikanth. Huge critical acclaim. |
| Year | Film Title | Role | |------|------------|------| | 2007 | Sivaji: The Boss | Rajinikanth’s mother – iconic role in the blockbuster | | 2009 | Yavarum Nalam | Mother role | | 2010 | Rettaisuzhi | Supporting | | 2015 | Uttama Villain | Cameo as a classical dancer | | 2017 | Mersal | Grandmother role | | 2019 | Jackpot | Comedy role | tamil actres lakshmi menon sex videos work
Note: She has acted in all South Indian languages and Hindi. Her most celebrated Tamil directors are K. Balachander, Mani Ratnam (though more in Telugu/Hindi), and Bharathiraja. | Year | Film Title | Role/Notes |
| Year | Film Title | Role | |------|------------|------| | 1980 | Varumayin Niram Sivappu | Kamal Haasan’s love interest | | 1980 | Nenjathai Killathe | Won Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress | | 1981 | Thanneer Thanneer | Powerful social drama by K. Balachander | | 1985 | Sindhu Bhairavi | Played J.K. – another K. Balachander classic; earned her National Film Award for Best Actress (only Tamil film of that year to win) | | 1987 | Velaikaran | Supporting role opposite Rajinikanth | | 1989 | Pudhea Paadhai | Lead | | 1990s | Magalir Mattum, Pasumpon | Transitioned to mother/elder sister roles | Note: She has acted in all South Indian languages and Hindi
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