Lakshmi Devi Kanakala (1939/1940 – 3 February 2018)[1] was an Indian actress, chiefly known for her roles in Telugu cinema.
Also an accomplished dancer, she worked as a trainer at Madras Film Institute and mentored such actors as Chiranjeevi, Allari Naresh, Subhalekha Sudhakar, and Suhasini. Chiranjeevi referred to her as "Saraswathi Devi (the goddess of knowledge)".[2][3]
Personal life
Lakshmi Devi was married to Devadas Kanakala, a veteran Telugu actor, who appeared in numerous films over four decades. The couple had two children, Rajeev Kanakala (also an actor) and Sri Laxmi.[4]
Death
Lakshmi Kanakala died in a private hospital in Hyderabad from cardiac arrest. She was 78 years old.[1]
Films
- Prema Bandham
- Police Lockup
- Kobbari Bondam as Raju's mother
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Veteran Telugu actor Lakshmi Devi passes away. The News Minute(4 February 2018). Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ↑ Chiranjeevi's acting teacher Lakshmi Devi passes way, Tollywood celebs pay tribute. Indian Express. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ↑ Popular actress Lakshmi Devi Kanakala passes away aged 78, in Hyderabad. Firstpost. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ↑ Rajeev Kanakala’s mother passes away(4 February 2018).