Who is Chitra Lakshmanan?
Chitra Lakshmanan is a actor from India (age 78).
Quick Facts
- Full Name
- Chitra Lakshmanan
- Born
- January 23, 1948
- Birthplace
- Arani
- Age
- 78 years
- Zodiac Sign
- Capricorn
- Height
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- Weight
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- Nationality
- 🇮🇳 India
- Religion
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- Ethnicity
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- Eye Color
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- Hair Color
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- Profession
- Actor
- Net Worth
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- Education
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- Spouse
- Radhika
- Children
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Biography
Chitra Lakshmanan is 78 years old, an actor, from India.
Lakshmanan Ramasamy, known professionally as Chitra Lakshmanan, is an Indian journalist, filmmaker and actor. He produced and directed several Tamil language films starring some of Tamil cinema's major stars during the 1980s and 1990s, while appearing in numerous films and television series in supporting roles. He currently operates the YouTube channel Touring Talkies, which features Tamil cinema related interviews and discussions.
Career & Filmography
Movies(9)
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Kuzhanthaigal Munnetra Kazhagam |
| 2015 | Uthama Villain |
| 2014 | Nimirndhu Nil |
| 1999 | Chinna Raja |
| 1997 | Periya Thambi |
| 1988 | Soora Samhaaram |
| 1984 | Vaazhkai |
| 1983 | Mann Vasanai |
| 1980 | Ambigai Neril Vanthaal |
Family
Relationships
Romantic History
| Person | Status |
|---|---|
| Radhika | Married |
Interesting Facts
- He produced and directed several Tamil language films starring some of Tamil cinema's major stars during the 1980s and 1990s, while appearing in numerous films and television series in supporting roles.
- He currently operates the YouTube channel Touring Talkies, which features Tamil cinema related interviews and discussions.
- Lakshmanan began working in a hardware shop in Arani.
- He later joined the magazine Vidhi Velli as a sub-editor until its closure.
- He later joined Thayin Manikodi run by Jayakanthan.
- After its failure, he decided to start his own magazine Thirai Kathir which became successful.
- His career in entertainment journalism helped him to also become a public relations officer.
- He became acquainted with director Bharathiraja to enter the film industry, and subsequently served as a co-producer on all his films with Lakshmanan's brother, Ramu.
- In 1983, he produced Mann Vasanai under Gayathri Films, which won commercial success as well as the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Film.
- He also served as a press relations officer for Tamil films during the 1980s, and later reprised that role as an actor through Uttama Villain (20
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