Jhansi Laxmi is an Indian actress, television presenter, theatre practitioner and producer who works in Telugu films and television shows. She made her debut in Telugu cinema in the year 1994. She won nine Nandi Awards.
Career Jhansi began her film career in the Telugu film industry in 1994 and has since portrayed a wide range of characters, building a reputation for versatility and depth in her roles. Early in her career, she appeared in memorable movies including Egire Paavurama, Chandralekha, Jayam Manadera and Tulasi with her roles spanning from comedic to dramatic. After a short hiatus from films, Jhansi made a notable comeback in 2015 with character roles in films like Pataas. Throughout her career, Jhansi has also worked as a dubbing artist, providing voice work for Telugu-dubbed films.
As a television presenter, she has worked on various Telugu programs over several decades. Her hosting roles have included shows such as "Talk of the Town" on Gemini TV, "Sunday Sandadi" on ETV Telugu, and "Naveena" and "Chetana" on TV9. These programs represent a range of formats including talk shows, entertainment, and game shows. Jhansi has remained active in Telugu television by participating in multiple shows and events as a host.
Filmography As an actress Year Title Role Notes1997 Egire Paavurama Saraswati's daughterBobbili Dora Aahwanam 1998 Navvulata Jhansi Pelli Peetalu Aruna Chandralekha Prasad's wife 1999 Ravoyi Chandamama Gowri 2000 Manoharam Anand's younger sister Jayam Manadera Bhavani Uncle Gayatri 2001 Priyamaina Neeku Aishwarya Family Circus Kantham 2002 Vooru Manadiraa Bheemudu's sister Sontham Venkatalakshmi 2003 Ninne Ishtapaddanu Visalakshi Simhachalam Vasundhara2004 Yagnam Suri's wife Suryam Suryam's mother 2005 Bhadra 2006 Sri Krishna 2006 Mandela's wife Pellaina Kothalo Janaki 2007 Evadaithe Nakenti Meena B. Gangadhar Tulasi Kokapeta Aunty 2008 Ashta Chamma Mandira Devi Swagatam Supraja 2009 Maska Krish's sister-in-law Current Sneha's aunt Bangaru Babu Aa Intlo 2010 Maa Nanna Chiranjeevi Simha Maa Annayya Bangaram Nandini Saradaga Kasepu Yemaindi Ee Vela Avantika's aunt Kalyanram Kathi Sridevi 2011 Golconda High School Vikas's mother Panjaa Lakshmi Bhale Mogudu Bhale Pellam Maid Radha Bai 2012 Racha Slum Member2013 Love Cycle Action 3D Anthaka Mundu Aa Tarvatha Latha 2014 Maaya Psychiatrist Dikkulu Choodaku Ramayya Gopala Krishna's boss 2015 Pataas Mahathi's Sister Subramanyam For Sale Parvathamma 2016 Soggade Chinni Nayana Saraswathi Speedunnodu Vasanti's aunt 2017 DJ: Duvvada Jagannadham Vignesh's mother-in- law Prematho Mee Karthik Sapthagiri LLB Judge Jhansi 2018 Pantham Saakshyam Soundarya's sister Silly Fellows Vasanthi's mother 2019 F2: Fun and Frustration Kanthamma Maharshi Interviewer Mallesham Lakshmi Brochevarevarura Physics teacher Edaina Jaragocchu Kousalya Krishnamurthy Savitri Manmadhudu 2 Swarnalatha Ruler Village member Bhagyanagara Veedullo Gamattu Batuku Edla Bandi anchor 2020 Pressure Cooker Anitha's mother Krishna and His Leela Geetha 2021Narappa Narappa's sisterThimmarusu: Assignment Vali Vasu's mother2022Aadavallu Meeku Johaarlu SaritaF3KanthammaRanga Ranga VaibhavangaRadha's friend's mother2023 Waltair VeerayyaLawyer DasaraVennela's Mother Anni Manchi SakunamuleGeethaSalaar: Part 1 – CeasefireObulamma2024Happy EndingAverage Student NaniNani's mother Mr. Bachchan Jhansi Double iSmart Poochamma Saripodhaa SanivaaramTherapistMathu Vadalara 2Fake DhaminiDevaki Nandana Vasudeva 2025 Akkada Ammayi Ikkada Abbayi Raja’s mother23 Iravai Moodu Dr. BeenaAkhanda 2: ThaandavamNIA ChiefJatadharaShiva’s aunt2026Anaganaga Oka RajuParijathamDacoit: A Love StoryShantiTelugu–Hindi bilingual filmGaayapadda SimhamBhairav Das’s mother
As a dubbing artist Actress Title Notes Kausalya Alludugaaru Vachcharu (1999) Tabu Priyaralu Pilichindi (2000) Telugu dubbed version Idi Sangathi (2008) Jyothika Tenali (2000) Telugu dubbed version Trisha Manmadha Banam (2010) Telugu dubbed versionDevadarshini Kanchana (2011) Telugu dubbed version Smriti Irani Jai Bolo Telangana (2011)
Television As Host Talk of the Town for Gemini TV Sunday Sandadi for ETV Telugu Manoyagnam serial for ETV Telugu Sarada serial for Gemini TV Brain of Andhra for MAA TV Pelli Pustakam for MAA TV Black (season 1,2&3) for ETV Telugu Ko Ante Koti for Gemini TV Lakku Kikku for Zee Telugu Bangaru kutumbam for Zee Telugu Box lo Bangaram for Gemini TV Naveena for TV9 Chetana for TV9 Starmaa Parivar League for Star Maa Start Music for Star Maa Starmaa Parivar League (season 2) for Star Maa Starmaa Parivar League (Season 3) for Star Maa.
As Actress Year Title Role Network 19951996 Lady Detective Roopa ETV 20012007 Amrutham Sanjeevani “Sanju” Gemini TV 2021 The Baker and The Beauty Padma Dasaripalle Aha 2023 Hostel Days Canteen auntyAmazon Prime Video2024Miss PerfectRajyalakshmiDisney+ Hotstar2025HometownAha
Awards Nandi Awards(in Telugu) Best Supporting Actress - Thodu (1997) Best Supporting Actress - Jayam Manadera (2000) Best Female Comedian - Tulasi (2007) Best Female Comedian - Simha (2010)
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