Actress · Tamil cinema
Silk Smitha
Vadlapati Vijayalakshmi (2 December 1960 – 23 September 1996), better known by her stage name Silk Smitha, was an Indian actress and dancer who worked in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi films. 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. Smitha was a key figure in the Malayalam softcore film genre in the late 1980s. In a career spanning 18 years, she appeared in over 450 films. Smitha was part of several successful dance numbers in the 1980s Indian films. She entered the industry as a supporting actress, and was first noticed for her role as "Silk" in the 1979 Tamil film, Vandichakkaram.
Died at 35Born Dec 2, 1960Eluru
Career at a glance
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Each ring compares Silk Smitha with every one of the Tamil actors on Clapnumber, one measure at a time. A fuller ring means higher: Top 4% means only 4 in 100 have as much. Critics compares review averages, out of 5 claps. A ring shows only when there are enough people to compare fairly and Silk Smitha is in the top half; otherwise you see just the number.
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About Silk Smitha
Silk Smitha is an actress in Tamil cinema and Malayalam cinema. Clapnumber holds 159 titles for Silk Smitha, from Lady James Bond in 1980 to Amaran in 2024. By decade, that is 97 in the 1980s, 61 in the 1990s and 1 in the 2020s. Those titles are mostly drama, action and family.
Common questions
How many films has Silk Smitha been in?
Clapnumber lists 159 titles for Silk Smitha.
What was Silk Smitha's first film?
The earliest release on file is Lady James Bond (1980).
What is Silk Smitha's latest film?
The most recent release on file is Amaran (2024).
Who has Silk Smitha worked with most?
Ilaiyaraaja, on 49 titles in this catalogue.
Where can I watch Silk Smitha's films?
Titles featuring Silk Smitha are listed on SunNext, Amazon Prime and VI movies and tv. Clapnumber records where each one streams rather than hosting any of it.
Where is Silk Smitha from?
Silk Smitha is from Eluru.