Lakshmi Kanakala Explained

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Veteran Telugu actor Lakshmi Devi passes away. The News Minute. 4 February 2018. 7 February 2018.
2. Web site: Chiranjeevi's acting teacher Lakshmi Devi passes way, Tollywood celebs pay tribute. Indian Express. 7 February 2018.
3. Web site: Popular actress Lakshmi Devi Kanakala passes away aged 78, in Hyderabad. Surendhar MK. Firstpost. 7 February 2018.
4. Web site: Rajeev Kanakala's mother passes away. 4 February 2018.