Rajiv Kanakala Mother Lakshmi Devi Passes Away

Rajiv Kanakala’s mother, veteran thespian, Lakshmi Devi Kanakala(78), who trained the likes of super stars Rajinikanth, Chiranjeevi, Rajendra Prasad, has breathed her last today (Feb 3, 2018) in Hyderabad due to age-related illness. She is survived by husband Devadas Kanakala, son Rajiv Kanakala, daughter-in-law Suma, daughter Sri Lakshmi, son-in-law Ramarao and grand children.She married actor Devdas in 1971. She has a son (Rajiv Kanaka) and daughter (SriLaxmi) and cousins are popular actors.In this regard, MAA Association President Shivaji Raja and Secretary Naresh have released a statement.

She had also acted in a few films. She was noted for her role in Prema Bandham where she acted as Jaya Prada’s mother. In Police Lockup, she was seen as mother-in-law to Vijaya Shanti. She also acted as mother to Rajendra Prasad in Kobbari Bondam. She acted in brief roles in Mashtari Kapuram and Oka Vuri Katha.