Lakshmi Rai wins the Chennai times 2011 award for best actress in negative role (female) category. Winning the award by competing with legendary performers like actress Manisha Koirala and our own Sangeetha is no easy task
Congrats Laxy. I am sure it's just the beginning and more will follow. Picture Credits: Lakshmi Rai's official twitter account It's Double Dhamaka for me: Lakshmi Rai - news Sify
Lakshmi Rai is jumping through the hoops with happiness. Her phone has not stopped ringing with all top stars calling her up to congratulate, as her new release Kanchana has hits the bull’s eye. And the double whammy is that it is a hit in both Telugu and Tamil. Lakshmi is the numero uno actress in Malayalam but she does not believe to tom-tom her achievements from roof-tops. Slow and steady wins the race - seems to be her mantra. Speaking exclusively to Sridevi Sreedhar from London where she is on a holiday, Lakshmi opens up So you are over the moon, after the success of Kanchana? (Smiles) Hmmmm... I'm very happy. Kanchana was a special film for me and a lot of people connected with it. It is the simplicity and humour that worked in favour and it's Double Dhamaka for me. I frankly feel that I deserved a solo hit in Tamil, after being here for such a long time. I saw the film in Telugu before I took off to London and was surprised to see the audience reaction in theatres. From the beginning we knew that it would work with B and C stations, but multiplex audiences lapping it up was a surprise. Even before the release, you were rather confident that Kanchana would do well Sometimes it's your gut feeling. And so far, I've not gone wrong with my previous films. Midway through the film you can tell where it's headed. I was confident of this one. A lot of my friends advised me not to sign this film, as it will affect my market. But I was confident about the script. But Anushka was supposed to be the heroine in Kanchana? Yes, that's true. Lawrence was writing the script during the filming of Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam and he narrated the one-line story to me. He also told me that Anushka is doing the heroine role but after an year, he called me one day and asked me if my dates are free. Luckily, I had dates to spare and as I knew the script, I immediately agreed. Rest is history. How was it working with Lawrence? Lawrence Master is one of the most hard working, good human being that I have met in the industry. It is his conviction and confidence that has paid off. But they say you are having an affair with him You must be joking (Laughs). He is a good friend, matured, God-fearing and sensible. My chemistry with him on-screen is terrific and that maybe the reason why people talk like that. Will you be doing the Hindi version of Kanchana? If all goes well, who knows? I don't want to say anything right now, but I heard that Salman Khan loved the film and he is keen to cast me. Your future projects? In Mankatha, I have a fantastic role, a sort of dare devil character. In Malayalam, I am doing three big projects including Priyadarshan's fim. In Telugu, I have completed a film with Balakrishna. What kind of cinema are you now looking for? Anything that catches my fancy; whether it is comedy, a ultra glamorous role, an action flick or realistic cinema. It could be anything. I am pretty enjoying dabbling in different genres. I am always positive and I love the way my career is going. I hope it sustains. News source - Sify
Lakshmi Rai is all smiles. Her career graph has never looked better and Lakshmi isn’t taking it easy either. With Kanchana and now Mankatha, she embarks on a new innings and this time, it’s special as she was pitted against three actresses- Trisha, Anjali and Andrea. The actress who was shooting with Mohanlal in a Malayalam film directed by Priyadarshan in Hyderabad says that she was keeping her fingers crossed on the day Mankatha released. But after the first show, her phone was flooded with congratulatory messages from friends and well-wishers in the industry. Says an elated Lakshmi: “I was not seen in the posters, publicity material or even television promos, but every reviewer in town has praised my character and performance over others. Even before the release, when I was asked if I was playing second fiddle, I had said that you have to wait and watch when the film releases and now I am pleased that my decision was right and I'm on cloud nine”. [Lakshmi Rai fan-site offers her explanation on this controversy in our rumors section] Lakshmi was seen in Ajith’s introduction song Vilaiyadu Mankatha and the major twist in the climax. Lakshmi Rai rubbishes her media claims on Trisha. Says she is mis-quoted. Check the following links for Lakshmi Rai's clarification I respect all my co-stars: Lakshmi Rai I have no issues with Trisha: Lakshmi Rai |