G. Varalakshmi

Acting
1926-09-27

Known For & Full Filmography17 Titles

#1Sivagami

Movie - 1960, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.8 / 10

Sivagami is a Tamil language film released in 1960. It is the last film in which M. K. Thyagaraja Bhagavathar acted. The film was produced by M. A. Venu under the banner Muthiah Pictures. By the year 1959, M. K. T. Bhagavathar requested M. A. Venu to produce a film. M. A. Venu agreed and started producing this film. However, M. K. T. Bhagavathar died while the production was half way. So, the crew adapted the story and completed the film. Bhagavathar could not sing at this time. He told the producer that he has some songs recorded earlier for another film 'Rajayogi' that was never produced and told the producer to use those songs. So, the songs that took place in this film were recorded long before.

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#2Letha Manasulu

Movie - 1966, 2h 15m as Kanaka Durgamma

9.0 / 10

Letha Manasulu or "Tender Hearts" is an adaptation of the films Twice Upon a Time and The Parent Trap. Satyabhama and Shekhar grow close after an unexpected incident. Their love stands the test of Satyabhama's mother, Kanaka Durgamma, and together they have two twin daughters, Lalli and Pappi. However, tensions soon arise within the marriage because of the matriarch of the household, Kanaka. The daughters grow up separated but again meet by chance at a picnic.

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#3Kula Gotralu

Movie - 1962, 2h 15m as Kanthamma

9.0 / 10
Drama

Ravi, a young man, falls in love with Saroja against his father's wishes, leading to his estrangement from the family.

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#4Unnai Suttrum Ulagam

Movie - 1977, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.8 / 10
Drama

Unnai Suttrum Ulagam is a 1977 Indian Tamil-language film starring Jayalalithaa in the lead role. The supporting cast included AVM Rajan, Vidhubala, Pramila, Savithri, Vijayakumar. Kamal Haasan plays a cameo. The film was directed by G.Subramaniya Reddiar and produced by Shree Navaneetha Pictures.

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#5Sampoorna Ramayanam

Movie - 1958, 2h 15m as Kaikeyi

8.0 / 10
HistoryDramaWar

The story of the complete Ramayana, from the birth of Lord Rama to his Pattabhisheka after completing his exile.

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#6Padandi Munduku

Movie - 1962, 2h 15m as Santhamma

8.8 / 10
Thriller

Follows the story of a freedom fighter couple, Santhamma and Dharmarao, during the British Raj.

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#7Manjal Mahimai

Movie - 1959, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.8 / 10

Manjal Mahimai (English: Power of Turmeric) is a 1959 Tamil language drama film, produced by D. Madhusudhana Rao under Annapurna Pictures and directed by Adurthi Subba Rao. Starring Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Savitri in the laed roles and music composed by Master Venu. The film is based on Aasapoorna Devi's Bengali novel Agni Pariksha which was first remade as Telugu movie Mangalya Balam (1958); both the movies are made simultaneously by same banner & director and some of the scenes & artists are same in both versions. It was later remade as Hindi movie Chhoti Si Mulaqat (1967) with slight changes, starring Uttam Kumar, Vyjayanthimala in pivotal roles

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#8Aaravalli

Movie - 1957, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

5.0 / 10
HorrorDramaFantasy

Two sisters with magical powers serve as co-rulers of the kingdom of Nellurupattinam. An astrologer forms a plan to depose the two queens in favor of their nephew. The young man wins the right to the throne after completing three challenges, and also marries a first cousin which he loves. But his aunt and new mother-in-law uses her daughter to poison him. The young man dies and is resurrected. He asks King Dharma for the right of revenge, but Dharma orders the execution of the man's wife instead of his aunts.

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#9House No. 13

Movie - 1991, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

9.0 / 10
Horror

Tamil ghost horror movie.

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#10Indradhanussu

Movie - 1978, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.0 / 10
Drama

An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.

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#11Kuzhandaiyum Deivamum

Movie - 1965, 2h 15m as Alamelu (Bama's mother)

10.0 / 10
DramaFamily

Twins, who were separated at birth, reunite to bring together their divorced parents. A remake of Disney’s The Parent Trap, this uproarious comedy was a smash hit thanks to the melodious tunes penned by the legendary M. S. Viswanathan. For her adorable performance in the twin roles, Kutty Padmini became the first Tamil actress to win the National Film Award for Best Child Artist.

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#12Aastiparulu

Movie - 1966, 2h 15m as Rajyalakshmi

7.0 / 10
Drama

Zamindar Janardhan Rao, a paterfamilias, holds high esteem in society. One of his sons, Bachi, is a vagabond and malicious, his misdeeds increasing day by day. After Janardhan Rao cuts his allowance, Bachi tries to make a theft, and his father collapses with a heart attack after obstructs his way. Before dying, he reveals the existance of a hidden treasure of their family hierarchy.

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#13Harichandra

Movie - 1968, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.0 / 10

Harichandra (Tamil: ஹரிச்சந்திரா) is a 1968 Indian Tamil film, directed by K. S. Prakash Rao and produced by G. Varalakshmi. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, G. Varalakshmi, T. S. Balaiah and K. A. Thangavelu in lead roles. The film had musical score by K. V. Mahadevan

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#14Gorantha Deepam

Movie - 1978, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

9.0 / 10
DramaFamily

A newly married couple's life turns to shambles, due to the machinations of the husband's supposedly best friend, whose intentions toward the wife are suspicious.

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#15Pelli Chesi Choodu

Movie - 1952, 2h 15m as Ammadu

9.0 / 10
DramaComedy

A satirical comedy that deals with the negative effects of the Indian dowry system, through the marital life of Venkata Ramana and Ammadu.The film was made simultaneously in Telugu and Tamil, the latter titled Kalyanam Panni Paar.

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#16Vani Rani

Movie - 1974, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.8 / 10

Identical twins Vani and Rani are separated at birth. One is tortured by her abusive aunt while the other grows up as a street performer. However, their lives change forever when they swap places. A remake of 1972 Hindi film Seeta Aur Geeta.

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#17Vindhya Rani

Movie - 1948, 2h 15m Main Cast Role

8.0 / 10
Drama

Durjaya succeeds in his plot to kill and overthrow his brother and takes the throne of the Vindhya Kingdom. Prince Shivasri, attended by Shatamitra, waits for an opportunity to take revenge. In the midst of this revenge plot, both men have eyes for Avanti who loves Shivasri but is Queen to Durjaya.

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