Venkatesh & Lakshmi Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-13 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Venkatesh and Lakshmi appeared together in 2 Telugu films between 1998 and 2009. Their highest-rated collaboration was Eenadu (2009 — 7.5/10). Films span Premante Idera (1998) through Eenadu (2009).
The Venkatesh & Lakshmi partnership
After 11 years apart, they came back together for Eenadu (2009). They didn't share a set between 1998 and 2009. From Premante Idera (1998) to Eenadu (2009).
Eenadu is the one most viewers reach for. It started with Premante Idera (1998).
The shape of the work
The 1990s belonged to Premante Idera; the 2000s to Eenadu. Venkatesh acted in every film; Lakshmi acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 1990s accounted for 1 film, averaging 4.9/10.
The 2000s brought 1 film together, anchored by Eenadu (7.5/10).
- Premante Idera
- Eenadu
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 11 years represents consistent collaboration.
Language Distribution
Linguistic diversity: 1 language, with Telugu being their primary medium.
Where each was in their career
When they first worked together, Venkatesh had 10 films behind them; Lakshmi had 105.
Before Premante Idera, Venkatesh had starred in 10 films, including Chanti (1992) and Kshana Kshanam (1991).
After Eenadu, Venkatesh went on to appear in 16 more films, including Drushyam 2 (2021) and Ori Devuda (2022).
Before Premante Idera, Lakshmi had starred in 105 films, including Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1976) and Nenjangal (1982).
After Eenadu, Lakshmi went on to appear in 8 more films, including Midhunam (2012) and Kushi (2023).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Venkatesh & Lakshmi's professional partnership
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