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| other_names = LPC | | other_names = LPC<ref>{{cite web |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/like-to-be-known-as-actor-than-heroine-lakshmi-priyaa/383198-71-180.html |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140618124627/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/like-to-be-known-as-actor-than-heroine-lakshmi-priyaa/383198-71-180.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=18 June 2014 |title=Like to be known as actor, than heroine: Lakshmi Priyaa |publisher=CNN-IBN |accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref> | ||
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'''Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli''' is an Indian actress who predominantly works in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films. | '''Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli''' is an Indian actress who predominantly works in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] films.<ref>{{cite web |title=68th National Film Awards: Editor Sreekar Prasad wins it for the ninth time |url=https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2022/jul/22/68th-national-film-awards-editor-sreekar-prasad-wins-it-for-the-ninth-time-32960.html |website=[[Cinema Express]]|date=22 July 2022 }}</ref> She gained recognition by playing the titular role in ''[[Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum]]'' (2018) for which she won the [[National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress]]. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli was born into [[Tamils|Tamil]] family. | Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli was born into [[Tamils|Tamil]] family.<ref name="deccanchronicle1">{{cite web |url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131028/entertainment-kollywood/article/all-world%E2%80%99s-stage-lakshmi-priyaa |title=All the world's a stage for Lakshmi Priyaa |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=28 October 2013 |accessdate=18 June 2014 |archive-date=16 March 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150316194142/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/131028/entertainment-kollywood/article/all-world%E2%80%99s-stage-lakshmi-priyaa |url-status=dead }}</ref> After completing her [[Master's degree|master's]] in social work, specialising in [[human resources]], from the [[Madras School of Social Work]], she worked for a corporate company as an [[human resource management|HR professional]].<ref name="deccanchronicle1"/> As she wanted to pursue "something more creative",<ref name="deccanchronicle1"/> she started to work with the theatre group Evam, on their managerial side. Although she never got to act in their plays because of a tight work schedule,<ref name = "thehindu1"/> she called it "a great platform where I could easily learn how things transformed from paper to performance".<ref name="deccanchronicle1"/> | ||
She joined gymnastics before she was 10 years old and started playing [[cricket]], becoming a part of India's B national cricket team, under which she also played a series against the West Indies. She also pursues [[Ultimate (sport)|Ultimate Frisbee]]. A member of Chennai Ultimate Frisbee, she has regularly participated at Ultimate Frisbee competitions and has played on The India Masters team representing our nation in the Asia Oceanic tournament held in Philippines. | She joined gymnastics before she was 10 years old and started playing [[cricket]], becoming a part of India's B national cricket team, under which she also played a series against the West Indies. She also pursues [[Ultimate (sport)|Ultimate Frisbee]]. A member of Chennai Ultimate Frisbee, she has regularly participated at Ultimate Frisbee competitions and has played on The India Masters team representing our nation in the Asia Oceanic tournament held in Philippines.<ref name="deccanchronicle1"/> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
While selling tickets for one of Evam's plays, director Magizh Thirumeni approached and asked her to play a supporting role in his film ''[[Mundhinam Paartheney]]''. She took leave from work and shot for ten days for the film. | While selling tickets for one of Evam's plays, director Magizh Thirumeni approached and asked her to play a supporting role in his film ''[[Mundhinam Paartheney]]''. She took leave from work and shot for ten days for the film.<ref name="thehindu1">{{cite web |author=Deepa Venkatraman |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/bold-and-beautiful/article4564323.ece |title=Bold and Beautiful |work=The Hindu |date=30 March 2013 |accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref> After working with director [[K. Balachander]] on one of his teleserials, and starting to audition for a role in the TV show, ''[[Dharmayudham]]'', she decided to pursue acting full-time. She quit her job and attended several auditions for different roles in the show, eventually landing the role of Sharada.<ref name="deccanchronicle1"/> Her first film in a lead role was the black comedy ''[[Sutta Kadhai]]''. She played a bold tribal girl called Silanthi in the film,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130915/entertainment-kollywood/article/small-film-big-heart |title=A small film with big heart |work=Deccan Chronicle |date=15 September 2013 |accessdate=18 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006135115/http://archives.deccanchronicle.com/130915/entertainment-kollywood/article/small-film-big-heart |archive-date=6 October 2014 |url-status=dead}}</ref> which required her to perform stunts as well,<ref name="thehindu1"/> and reviews on her performance were positive.<ref name="behindwoods1">{{cite web |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-13/lakshmi-priya-chandramouli-talks-about-life-after-sutta-kadhai.html |title=Lakshmi Priya Chandramouli talks about life after Sutta Kadhai |website=Behindwoods |date=6 November 2013 |accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref> Her sole 2014 release was ''[[Angels (2014 film)|Angels]]'', which marked her Malayalam debut. Her next Tamil release was ''[[Kallappadam]]'' by debutant director Vadivel.<ref>{{cite web |author=Nikhil Raghavan |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/shotcuts-bashas-debut/article5648884.ece |title=Shotcuts: Basha's debut |work=The Hindu |date=3 February 2014 |accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news-interviews/Mysskin-pens-song-sings-it-himself-for-Kallapadam/articleshow/30520785.cms |title=Mysskin pens song, sings it himself for Kallapadam |work=The Times of India |date=17 February 2014 |accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref> About her role, she said that it was a "well defined and powerful character" and "emotionally very strong".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-14/kallappadam-heroine-lakshmi-priyaa-showcases-full-commitment-to-her-character.html |title=Kallappadam heroine Lakshmi Priyaa showcases full commitment to her character |website=Behindwoods |accessdate=18 June 2014}}</ref> Her portrayal of a retired actress, which [[Baradwaj Rangan]] described as the "most fascinating, refreshing character" in the film,<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/kallappadam-a-meta-movie-with-good-ideas-that-needed-better-filmmaking/article7016070.ece |title=Kallappadam: A meta movie with good ideas that needed better filmmaking |first=Baradwaj |last=Rangan |newspaper=The Hindu |date=20 March 2015 }}</ref> was lauded by critics, with Sify stating that "Lakshmi Priya shines in the role".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/kallappadam-review-tamil-pdulGXdejgcbe.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150320132923/http://www.sify.com/movies/kallappadam-review-tamil-pdulGXdejgcbe.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=20 March 2015 |title=Kallappadam |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref> She has also played notable roles in films like ''[[Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka]]'',<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/off-the-beaten-track/article7043592.ece |title=Off the beaten track |first=Vishal |last=Menon |newspaper=The Hindu |date=28 March 2015 }}</ref> ''[[Kalam (film)|Kalam]]'' and ''[[Maya (2015 Tamil film)|Maya]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/happy-being-an-actor-than-a-heroine-lakshmi-priyaa/article1-1243707.aspx |title=Happy being an actor than a heroine: Lakshmi Priyaa |work=Hindustan Times |accessdate=2 October 2014 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141003135140/http://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/regional/happy-being-an-actor-than-a-heroine-lakshmi-priyaa/article1-1243707.aspx |archivedate=3 October 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
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|2022 ||''[[Payanigal Gavanikkavum]]''||Tamizh || rowspan="4" | Tamil || | |2022 ||''[[Payanigal Gavanikkavum]]''||Tamizh || rowspan="4" | Tamil || | ||
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|2023 || ''[[Soppana Sundari]]'' || Thenmozhi || | |2023 || ''[[Soppana Sundari]]'' || Thenmozhi || <ref>{{Cite news |title=Aishwarya Rajesh's 'Soppana Sundari' to release on April 14 |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/aishwarya-rajeshs-soppana-sundari-to-release-on-april-14/articleshow/98628949.cms |access-date=2023-04-05 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> | ||
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|2025 ||''[[Thanal (2025 film)|Thanal]]''|| Robber's wife || | |2025 ||''[[Thanal (2025 film)|Thanal]]''|| Robber's wife || | ||
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| 2026 || ''[[Oh Butterfly]]'' || Ranjani || | | 2026 || ''[[Oh Butterfly]]'' || Ranjani || <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/reviews/theatrical/oh-butterfly-movie-review-nivedhithaa-sathish-starrer-is-a-messy-but-watchable-triangular-hate-story|title='Oh Butterfly' Movie Review: A Messy But Watchable Triangular Hate Story|website=The Hollywood Reporter India}}</ref> | ||
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| rowspan="2"| 2015 || ''[[What If Batman Was From Chennai?]]'' || rowspan="2"|[[Catwoman]] / Mythili || rowspan="2"|English | | rowspan="2"| 2015 || ''[[What If Batman Was From Chennai?]]'' || rowspan="2"|[[Catwoman]] / Mythili || rowspan="2"|English<br />Tamil || | ||
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| ''Batman Returns... To Chennai | | ''Batman Returns... To Chennai <nowiki>|</nowiki> The Middle Ages'' || | ||
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| 2021{{Endash}}2025||'' Kalaivu'' | | 2021{{Endash}}2025||'' Kalaivu''<br />'' Kalaivu The Reprise ''|| || Tamil || | ||
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Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli | |
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| Born | Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Other names | LPC[1] |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli is an Indian actress who predominantly works in Tamil films.[2] She gained recognition by playing the titular role in Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum (2018) for which she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Early life[edit | edit source]
Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli was born into Tamil family.[3] After completing her master's in social work, specialising in human resources, from the Madras School of Social Work, she worked for a corporate company as an HR professional.[3] As she wanted to pursue "something more creative",[3] she started to work with the theatre group Evam, on their managerial side. Although she never got to act in their plays because of a tight work schedule,[4] she called it "a great platform where I could easily learn how things transformed from paper to performance".[3]
She joined gymnastics before she was 10 years old and started playing cricket, becoming a part of India's B national cricket team, under which she also played a series against the West Indies. She also pursues Ultimate Frisbee. A member of Chennai Ultimate Frisbee, she has regularly participated at Ultimate Frisbee competitions and has played on The India Masters team representing our nation in the Asia Oceanic tournament held in Philippines.[3]
Career[edit | edit source]
While selling tickets for one of Evam's plays, director Magizh Thirumeni approached and asked her to play a supporting role in his film Mundhinam Paartheney. She took leave from work and shot for ten days for the film.[4] After working with director K. Balachander on one of his teleserials, and starting to audition for a role in the TV show, Dharmayudham, she decided to pursue acting full-time. She quit her job and attended several auditions for different roles in the show, eventually landing the role of Sharada.[3] Her first film in a lead role was the black comedy Sutta Kadhai. She played a bold tribal girl called Silanthi in the film,[5] which required her to perform stunts as well,[4] and reviews on her performance were positive.[6] Her sole 2014 release was Angels, which marked her Malayalam debut. Her next Tamil release was Kallappadam by debutant director Vadivel.[7][8] About her role, she said that it was a "well defined and powerful character" and "emotionally very strong".[9] Her portrayal of a retired actress, which Baradwaj Rangan described as the "most fascinating, refreshing character" in the film,[10] was lauded by critics, with Sify stating that "Lakshmi Priya shines in the role".[11] She has also played notable roles in films like Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka,[12] Kalam and Maya.[13]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mundhinam Paartheney | Prashanthi | Tamil | |
| 2013 | Gouravam | Saravanan/Jagapathi's wife | Tamil/Telugu | Bilingual film |
| Sutta Kadhai | Silanthi | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | Angels | Zaina | Malayalam | |
| 2015 | Kallappadam | Leena | Tamil | |
| Yagavarayinum Naa Kaakka | Nila | |||
| Maya | Swathi | |||
| Salt Mango Tree | Priya | Malayalam | ||
| 2016 | Kalaivu | Swathi | Tamil | Short film |
| Malupu | Nila | Telugu | ||
| Kalam | Dheeksha | Tamil | ||
| Ayynoorum Ayynthum | Anu | |||
| Revelations | Subha | |||
| 2017 | Ticket | Shalini | ||
| Lakshmi | Lakshmi | Short film | ||
| Richie | Philomena | |||
| 2018 | Odu Raja Odu | Meera | ||
| Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum | Sivaranjini | National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress
Special Jury Award at Chennai International Film Festival | ||
| 2021 | Karnan | Padmini | South Indian International Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress | |
| Cold Case | Advocate Haritha | Malayalam | ||
| 2022 | Payanigal Gavanikkavum | Tamizh | Tamil | |
| 2023 | Soppana Sundari | Thenmozhi | [14] | |
| 2025 | Thanal | Robber's wife | ||
| 2026 | Oh Butterfly | Ranjani | [15] |
Television[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-2012 | Shanthi Nilayam | Ezhil | Jaya TV |
| 2012 | Dharmayutham | Sharada | STAR Vijay |
| 2021 | Survivor Tamil | Participant | Zee Tamil |
Short films[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | What If Batman Was From Chennai? | Catwoman / Mythili | English Tamil |
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| Batman Returns... To Chennai | The Middle Ages | ||||
| 2021–2025 | Kalaivu Kalaivu The Reprise |
Tamil |
Awards[edit | edit source]
- National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2020 for Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
- SIIMA Award 2022 for Best Supporting Actress—Tamil for Karnan
- JFW Movie Awards 2022, Best Actress Jury for Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum
- Special Jury award for Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum at the Chennai International Film Festival 2022
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Like to be known as actor, than heroine: Lakshmi Priyaa". CNN-IBN. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "68th National Film Awards: Editor Sreekar Prasad wins it for the ninth time". Cinema Express. 22 July 2022.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "All the world's a stage for Lakshmi Priyaa". Deccan Chronicle. 28 October 2013. Archived from the original on 16 March 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Deepa Venkatraman (30 March 2013). "Bold and Beautiful". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ↑ "A small film with big heart". Deccan Chronicle. 15 September 2013. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ↑ "Lakshmi Priya Chandramouli talks about life after Sutta Kadhai". Behindwoods. 6 November 2013. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ↑ Nikhil Raghavan (3 February 2014). "Shotcuts: Basha's debut". The Hindu. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ↑ "Mysskin pens song, sings it himself for Kallapadam". The Times of India. 17 February 2014. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ↑ "Kallappadam heroine Lakshmi Priyaa showcases full commitment to her character". Behindwoods. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ↑ Rangan, Baradwaj (20 March 2015). "Kallappadam: A meta movie with good ideas that needed better filmmaking". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Kallappadam". Sify. Archived from the original on 20 March 2015.
- ↑ Menon, Vishal (28 March 2015). "Off the beaten track". The Hindu.
- ↑ "Happy being an actor than a heroine: Lakshmi Priyaa". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 3 October 2014. Retrieved 2 October 2014.
- ↑ "Aishwarya Rajesh's 'Soppana Sundari' to release on April 14". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 5 April 2023.
- ↑ "'Oh Butterfly' Movie Review: A Messy But Watchable Triangular Hate Story". The Hollywood Reporter India.