In the 1980s and 90s, she seamlessly transitioned into powerful supporting roles. Notable performances include:
Lakshmi’s ability to cry on cue and convey anguish without overacting made her scenes go viral on YouTube before the term existed. Search for:
Won for her portrayal of Ganga in the Tamil classic Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1977), based on Jayakanthan's novel.