Vijayalakshmi Vadlapati (2 December 1960 – 23 September 1996), better known by her stage name Silk Smitha, was an Indian actress and dancer who worked mainly in Tamil and Telugu cinema, in addition to some Malayalam, Kannada and Hindi films.[1] She became one of India's most popular sex symbols of the 1980s and early 1990s, as well as one of the most sought-after erotic actresses in South Indian cinema in the 1980s.[2][3] Smitha was a key figure in the Malayalam softcore film genre in the late 1980s.[4]
In a career spanning 18 years, she appeared in over 450 films.[5] Smitha was part of several successful dance numbers in the 1980s Indian films.[6] She entered the industry as a supporting actress, and was first noticed for her role as "Silk" in the 1979 Tamil film, Vandichakkaram.[5]
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(2 December 1960 – 23 September 1996), better known by her stage name SilkSmitha, was an Indian actress and dancer who worked mainly in Tamil and Telugu...
(2 December 1960 – 23 September 1996), better known by her stage name SilkSmitha, was an Indian actress who worked predominantly in various Indian films...
industry. It was inspired by the life of SilkSmitha, a South Indian actress noted for her erotic roles. Silk Sakkath Hot released to mixed reviews and...
Hindi-language biographical musical drama film inspired by the life of SilkSmitha, an Indian actress noted for her erotic roles. The filmmakers have clarified...
by R. B. Choudary. The film stars prominent sexploitation actresses SilkSmitha, Abhilasha, and Devishri/Jahnvi, as well as young Nandu. It was one of...
is SilkSmitha". Rediff.com. 10 February 2011. Archived from the original on 3 February 2023. Retrieved 24 October 2023. "The legend of SilkSmitha". Behindwoods...
action film directed by Rajasekhar, starring Thiagarajan, Saritha and SilkSmitha. It was released on 1 July 1983. The film became a blockbuster and established...
Bindiya and Tara in key roles with Balakrishna, Thoogudeepa Srinivas and SilkSmitha playing supporting roles. The film is a remake of 1983 Tamil film Mundhanai...
on the Hindi film The Dirty Picture, playing the South Indian actress SilkSmitha. Khan was also signed to her sixth Tamil film, Thalaivan, produced by...
Thangadurai under Thoothukudi Cine Creations. It stars Nizhalgal Ravi, SilkSmitha, Goundamani and Senthil, with K. K. Soundar and Vasu Vikram portraying...
by Thirupur Mani, and shot at Mysore. It is also the Tamil debut of SilkSmitha. Vandichakkaram was released on 29 August 1980, and became one of the...
directed by Gangai Amaran. The film stars Ramarajan and Rekha, with SilkSmitha, Vagai Chandrasekar, K. Shanmugasundaram, R. P. Vishwam, Senthil, S.S...
Mahendra. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Sridevi, while Y. G. Mahendran, SilkSmitha and Poornam Viswanathan played supporting roles. It revolves around a...
Chandrasekhar, starring Vijayakanth and SilkSmitha. It was released on 5 March 1982. Vijayakanth as Vijay SilkSmitha as Rekha Jaishankar Typist Gopu Thideer...
by the life of SilkSmitha (a South Indian actress noted for her erotic roles) as well as her southern contemporaries such as SilkSmitha and other women...
Kesavan Nair. The film stars Ratheesh, Sathaar, Balan K. Nair, Ramu and SilkSmitha. The film has musical score by Guna Singh. The film faced negative criticism...
He also directed movies on his own and is credited with introducing SilkSmitha. Rosappu Ravikkaikari (1979) Vandichakkaram (1980) Gopurangal Saivathillai...
produced and photographed by Ashok Kumar. The film stars Sarath Babu, SilkSmitha and Saranya. It is a remake of the 1987 American film Fatal Attraction...
simultaneously shot in Tamil as Thai Veedu, with Rajinikanth, Anita Raj, SilkSmitha reprising their roles from the original Tamil version. Thakur Vikram...
The film stars Rahman, Suman, and Roja whilst Lakshmi, Vijayakumar and SilkSmitha play supporting roles. It was released on 10 February 1994. The film...
directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Chiranjeevi, Suhasini, SilkSmitha and Jaggayya. S. V. Krishna Reddy plays a eunuch. This story is based...
The film stars Gautami, Ajay Rathnam, Anand, Kuyili, Kovai Sarala and SilkSmitha. It was released on 6 July 1990. Five years after the incidents of the...
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