Lakshmi Devi Kanakala (1939/1940 – 3 February 2018) 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)".
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.
Death
Lakshmi Kanakala died in a private hospital in Hyderabad from cardiac arrest. She was 78 years old.
Films
- Prema Bandham
- Police Lockup
- Kobbari Bondam as Raju's mother
References
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ Surendhar MK. "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.