Kanaka
Lakshmi Priya, popularly known by her stage name, Kanaka is an Indian film actress who worked in the South Indian film industry mostly in Tamil and Malayalam cinema. She is the daughter of the actress Devika.
115
Total Movies
4
Languages
6.5
Avg Rating (TMDB)
Narasimham (0.466)
Highest Grossing
Kanaka Upcoming Movies 2026
Essential Watchlist
Aaghosham
1998
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Katta Panchayathu
1996
🇺🇸 English
Chillu
1982
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Kalam Marindi
1972
🇮🇳 Telugu
Periya Kudumbam
1995
🇮🇳 Tamil
Kilipetchu Ketkava
1993
🇮🇳 Tamil
Sakkarai Devan
1993
🇮🇳 Tamil
Siri Siri Muvva
1976
🇮🇳 Telugu
Bhadra
2001
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Ee Mazha Then Mazha
2000
🇮🇳 Malayalam
The Porter
1996
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Saamoohyapadom
1996
🇮🇳 Malayalam
Streaming Now (OTT)
Couple Friendly
2026
🇮🇳 Telugu
Andhra King Taluka
2025
🇮🇳 Telugu
Little Hearts
2025
🇮🇳 Telugu
Kudumbasthan
2025
🇮🇳 Tamil
Game Changer
2025
🇮🇳 Telugu
Ugram
2023
🇮🇳 Telugu
Virupaksha
2023
🇮🇳 Telugu
Love Story
2021
🇮🇳 Telugu
Narappa
2021
🇮🇳 Telugu
Uppena
2021
🇮🇳 Telugu
Vijetha
2018
🇮🇳 Telugu
Touch Chesi Chudu
2018
🇮🇳 Telugu
Complete Filmography
| Year ↓ | Movie | IMDb | Box Office | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Dragon | N/A | - | Upcoming |
| 2026 | Sukhamano Sukhamanu | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2026 | Couple Friendly | ⭐ 7.2 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2025 | Andhra King Taluka | ⭐ 6.1 | - | Netflix |
| 2025 | Little Hearts | ⭐ 6.7 | - | Netflix |
| 2025 | Bhairavam | ⭐ 3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2025 | Mr and Mrs Bachelor | ⭐ 3.4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2025 | Kudumbasthan | ⭐ 7.2 | - | Zee5 |
| 2025 | Game Changer | ⭐ 5 | $21.9M | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2024 | Rakshana | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Prema Katha | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Chakravyuham | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2023 | Ugram | ⭐ 5.7 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2023 | Virupaksha | ⭐ 6.9 | - | Netflix |
| 2022 | Cheppalani Undhi | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Geetha | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2022 | Neetho | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2021 | Love Story | ⭐ 7.2 | - | ManoramaMax |
| 2021 | Narappa | ⭐ 6.9 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2021 | Uppena | ⭐ 5.9 | - | Netflix |
| 2019 | 118 | ⭐ 5.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2018 | Vijetha | ⭐ 6 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 2018 | Touch Chesi Chudu | ⭐ 5.6 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2017 | M.C.A | ⭐ 5.2 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2016 | Thikka | ⭐ 4 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2016 | Kundanapu Bomma | N/A | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2016 | Nannaku Prematho... | ⭐ 6.9 | - | Zee5 |
| 2015 | Raju Gari Gadhi | ⭐ 6.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2014 | Madhavanum Malarvizhiyum | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2013 | Snitch | ⭐ 6.121 | - | Lionsgate Play |
| 2012 | Lekshmi Vilasom Renuka Makan Reghuraman | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2012 | Achante Aanmakkal | ⭐ 4.5 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 2010 | Kutti Pisasu | ⭐ 3.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2010 | Pournami Nagam | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | My Big Father | ⭐ 3.4 | - | ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel |
| 2009 | Baanam | ⭐ 4.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2009 | Punnami Nagu | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2008 | Vishaka Express | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2007 | Yamagola Malli Modalaindi | ⭐ 7.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2006 | Chinnodu | N/A | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 2006 | Ashok | ⭐ 5.4 | - | Zee5 |
| 2006 | Vikramarkudu | ⭐ 6.6 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 2006 | Lakshmi | ⭐ 5.3 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 2005 | Naa Alludu | ⭐ 3.571 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 2004 | Sye | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 2003 | Vishnu | ⭐ 4.5 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 2003 | Anaganaga O Kurradu | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | Nee Sneham | ⭐ 4 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 2002 | Nuvve... Nuvve... | ⭐ 6.3 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2002 | Sreeram | N/A | - | Sun Nxt |
| 2002 | Aadi | ⭐ 6.1 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 2001 | Soothradharan | ⭐ 4.438 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 2001 | Student No. 1 | ⭐ 5.2 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | Bhadra | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 2001 | Korappan the Great | ⭐ 6 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 2000 | Narasimham | ⭐ 7.3 | $4.7M | Theaters/TBA |
| 2000 | Ee Mazha Then Mazha | ⭐ 8 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1999 | Samudram | ⭐ 5.3 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1999 | Kannezhuthi Pottum Thottu | ⭐ 6.857 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 1999 | Viralukketha Veekkam | ⭐ 5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1998 | Aahaa..! | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1998 | Simmarasi | ⭐ 5 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1998 | Mattupetti Machan | ⭐ 6.4 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1998 | Aaghosham | ⭐ 10 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1997 | Boopathi | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1997 | Mannadiar Penninu Chenkotta Checkan | ⭐ 6.1 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | Katta Panchayathu | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | The Porter | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1996 | Saamoohyapadom | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Periya Kudumbam | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1995 | Thacholi Varghese Chekavar | ⭐ 6.1 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1995 | Aadyathe Kanmani | ⭐ 6.333 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1995 | Kokkarakko | ⭐ 6 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1995 | Kusruthikaatu | ⭐ 7 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1994 | Vadhu Doctoranu | ⭐ 6.125 | - | Sun Nxt |
| 1994 | Sakthivel | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Vardhakya Puranam | ⭐ 6.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1994 | Manathe Kottaram | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1994 | Kinnaripuzhayoram | ⭐ 6.3 | - | VI movies and tv |
| 1994 | Pingami | ⭐ 6.7 | - | VI movies and tv |
| 1993 | Dollar | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Golanthara Vartha | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Kilipetchu Ketkava | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Sakkarai Devan | ⭐ 9 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1993 | Kovil Kaalai | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Vietnam Colony | ⭐ 7.3 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 1992 | Samundi | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Mudhal Kural | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1992 | Ezhara Ponnana | ⭐ 6.333 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Thalattu Ketkuthamma | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Godfather | ⭐ 7.471 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Sendhoora Devi | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Brahmarshi Vishwamitra | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1991 | Kumbakarai Thangaiah | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Edhir Katru | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Vellaiya Thevan | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Ponnaranjanam | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Sathan Sollai Thattathe | N/A | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1990 | Durga | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Athisaya Piravi | ⭐ 7.1 | - | Amazon Prime Video |
| 1990 | Periya Veettu Panakkaran | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1990 | Periya Idathu Pillai | ⭐ 5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Thangamana Raasa | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1989 | Karagattakaran | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Aayiram Kannukal | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1986 | Arappatta Kettiya Graamathil | ⭐ 5.8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1984 | Tharaasu | N/A | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1983 | Kaattaruvi | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1983 | Rugma | N/A | - | Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel |
| 1982 | Chillu | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1979 | Gorintaku | ⭐ 7 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1978 | Snehathinte Mukhangal | ⭐ 8 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1976 | Siri Siri Muvva | ⭐ 8.25 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1972 | Kalam Marindi | ⭐ 10 | - | Theaters/TBA |
| 1971 | Savale Samali | ⭐ 5.5 | - | Theaters/TBA |
Kanaka Career & Box Office Summary
Kanaka is one of the most prominent figures in Indian cinema, having acted in over 115 movies across 4 languages. With a stellar average TMDB rating of 6.5/10, Kanaka has consistently delivered critically acclaimed performances and massive box office blockbusters. Their highest-grossing film to date is the phenomenal hit Narasimham (0.466), which shattered numerous theatrical records.
Fans eagerly anticipating new releases can look forward to 1 upcoming movies scheduled for 2026 and beyond. Additionally, 48 of their films are currently available to stream on major OTT platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar. Bookmark this profile page for real-time updates on Kanaka's latest theatrical releases, OTT digital streaming dates, and box office collection reports.
Career Highlights
Awards & All-Time Records
🏆 Dumkera Awards DatabaseView where Kanaka ranks in National & State records.
Biographical details are curated from authoritative sources including Wikipedia, TMDB, and official actor press releases. Filmography list aggregates global releases with Indian box office estimates and official OTT calendars.