This Akshay Kumar actress was a big name in Malayalam cinema. She made her Bollywood debut opposite Akshay Kumar, but her personal life was full of turmoil.
Published: September 17, 2025 4:50 PM IST
Achieving success and stardom in films isn’t easy, and maintaining that status can be a daunting task. Today, we’ll discuss a top South Indian actress who has appeared in over 100 films, worked with superstars across the country, and delivered numerous successful films. Despite her immense professional success, she struggled with personal struggles, which impacted her career. It’s been over a decade since Mohini last starred in a film, but her contributions to cinema and her troubled married life remain in the spotlight.
Who is Mohini?
Mahalakshmi Sreenivasan, also known as Mohini, is popular for her powerful performances in Malayalam cinema. In a career spanning 20 years, Mohini has appeared in over 100 films and worked with top superstars including Sivaji Ganesan, Nandamuri Balakrishna, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, Mammootty, Shivarajkumar, Vijayakanth, Vishnuvardhan, Vikram, Ravichandran, Sarathkumar, Mohan Babu, and Suresh Gopi.
Mohini’s popular film
Her popular films include Chinna Marumagal, Aditya 369, Hitler, Nadodi, Ennathe Chintha Vishayam, Sainyam, Vesham, Oru Maravathoor Kanavu, Gadibidi Aliya, Thayagam, Laali, Nishabd, Pudhiya Mannargal, Sriramachandra, Thai Mozhi, Detective Narada, and Collector. Mohini has only done one Hindi film, in which she worked with Akshay Kumar. 1992’s “Dancer” is Mohini’s only Bollywood film of her career.
Mohini tried to end her life
Speaking to Cinema Vikatan, Mohini made a shocking revelation that she had attempted suicide seven times. She said, “After marriage, I was living a happy family life with my husband and children. But a time came when I realized I was slipping into depression. Nothing was wrong in my life, yet I became depressed. At one point, I even tried to commit suicide, not once, but seven times.”
Story Highlights
- Mohini aka Mahalakshmi Sreenivasan, is a veteran South Indian actress who acted in over 100 films.
- Her notable films include Aditya 369, Hitler, Vesham, Oru Maravathoor Kanavu and many more.
- She did only one Hindi film, Dancer (1992), with Akshay Kumar.
- Mohini struggled deeply with her personal life and mental health. she attempted suicide seven times.
- Her contributions to cinema and her troubled married life continue to be discussed.
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