Lakshmi
A school student, who is passionate about dance, sets out to join a national-level competition without her mother’s knowledge.
Directed by A. L. Vijay · Family · Drama · Comedy · 130 min · 2018
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Director
A. L. Vijay
Writer
Vijay, {{Infobox, decat = yes, child = yes, label1= Dialogues by, data1 = Vijay, Ajayan Bala
Studio
Pramod Films / Trident Arts
Release
2018-08-24
Runtime
130 min
Genres
Family, Drama, Comedy
Full Plot
Lakshmi, a 12-year-old dance enthusiast, dreams of winning the national level dance competition. With her mother's disapproval, she finds an unlikely support system at a local cafe where she meets Vijay Krishna, who becomes her mentor and helps her achieve her goal. However, Lakshmi struggles with stage fright, leading to a team disqualification, until VK offers her another chance as his coach.
Cast & Characters
Lakshmi
Ditya Bhande
Bus Conductor
Java Sundaresan
Channel 99 Head
Sam Paul
Yusuf Khan, VK's opponent team leader
Salman Yusuff Khan
Sofia, Arjun's mother
Sophiya
Arjun, a dancer
Jeet Das
Arnold, a dancer
Akshat Singh
Chennai dance team member
Jiya Thakur
Did You Know?
A. L. Vijay has directed 16 films in our catalog, including Thalaivaa, Thaandavam.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Prabhu Deva appears in 20 films in our catalog, including Pennin Manathai Thottu, The Greatest of All Time.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Vijay and Prabhu Deva began production work on a new film.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Lakshmi holds 7.8/10 on TMDb (10 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lakshmi good? What are critics saying?+
Lakshmi holds 7.8/10 on TMDb (10 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Lakshmi?+
Lakshmi has a runtime of 130 min.
Who directed Lakshmi?+
Lakshmi was directed by A. L. Vijay.
Where can I watch Lakshmi?+
Lakshmi is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Zee5, ManoramaMax, aha, VI movies and tv, ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The critical reception for the movie "Lakshmi" was mixed. While some reviewers praised the film's entertainment value and notable performances, particularly in its dance sequences, others found it predictable and lacking in emotional depth. The overall consensus seems to be that the film is enjoyable but not particularly original or memorable.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
