Samantha Akkineni & Lakshmi Movies Together List — 2 Films
Complete Movies List & Collaboration History
Last updated: 2026-07-14 · Data sources: Wikipedia, TMDB
Samantha Akkineni and Lakshmi appeared together in 2 Telugu films between 2019 and 2023. Their highest-rated collaboration was Kushi (2023 — 6.3/10). Films span Manmadhudu 2 (2019) through Kushi (2023).
The Samantha Akkineni & Lakshmi partnership
From Manmadhudu 2 (2019) to Kushi (2023). Their most recent film, Kushi, came out in 2023 — the partnership is still active. It started with Manmadhudu 2 (2019).
The shape of the work
The 2010s belonged to Manmadhudu 2; the 2020s to Kushi. Samantha Akkineni acted in every film; Lakshmi acted in all of them.
2 films across 2 decades
The 2010s accounted for 1 film, averaging 5.2/10.
The 2020s accounted for 1 film, averaging 6.3/10.
- Manmadhudu 2
- Kushi
The partnership in numbers
Partnership Pattern
2 films across 4 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, Samantha Akkineni had 38 films behind them; Lakshmi had 132.
Before Manmadhudu 2, Samantha Akkineni had starred in 38 films, including 10 Enradhukulla (2015) and Makkhi (2012).
After Kushi, Samantha Akkineni went on to appear in 1 more film, including Maa Inti Bangaram (2026).
Before Manmadhudu 2, Lakshmi had starred in 132 films, including Sila Nerangalil Sila Manithargal (1976) and Midhunam (2012).
Collaboration Journey
A chronological view of Samantha Akkineni & Lakshmi's professional partnership
Actors and musicians who worked on most of their films
Vennela Kishore is the through-line — cast on 2 of their 2 films.
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