Raai Laxmi is a talented actress and glam doll of the South Indian entertainment industry. She has worked across the South Indian languages such as Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.
With a career spanning over two decades, Laxmi has carved a niche in the South Indian film industry, transitioning from modeling to acting with remarkable success. In 2017, she made her debut in B-Town with a romantic thriller film, Julie 2, portraying the title character. Her most notable acting credits include Neeya 2, Oru Kuttanadan Blog, Bangalore Naatkal, Aranmanai, Dhaam Dhoom, Dharmapuri, Irumbu Kuthirai, Cinderella, and DNA. Known for her glamorous roles and strong screen presence, has proven her versatility, portraying everything from commercial masala roles to intense dramatic characters. So, who is Raai Laxmi? Here’s everything you need to know about the actress.
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Raai Laxmi Biography
Raai Laxmi was born on the 5th of May 1989, in Belgaum, Karnataka, India. She is currently 36 years old.
| Birth Name | Lakshmi Rai |
| Nickname | Krish, Lucky Rai |
| Date of Birth | May 5, 1989 |
| Place of Birth | Belgaum, Karnataka, India |
| Age | 36 |
| Sun Sign | Taurus |
| Profession | Actress, Model |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Ethnicity | Saurashtrian (Gujarati) |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Religion | Hinduism |
Family and Education
Raai Laxmi is the youngest of the three children of Ram Rai, a businessman, and Manjula Rai. She has two elder siblings: a sister, Reshma Raai, and a brother, Ashwin Raai. Her educational qualifications are unknown.
Raai Laxmi Love Life
There were speculations that Raai Laxmi had a relationship with Indian cricketer Sreesanth in the past, but it is neither confirmed nor denied. It was also reported that she had a fling with Vikram Singh.
Physical Statistics
| Height | Feet -5 feet 7.5 inches Centimeters – 171 cm Meters – 1.71 m |
| Weight | Kilograms – 56 kg Pounds – 123 lbs |
| Body Build | Slim |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Shoe Size | 8.5 (US) |
| Dress Size | 4 (US) |
Career Overview
Raai Laxmi began her acting career early on at age 15 with the Tamil film Karka Kasadara (2005) opposite Vikranth. She quickly became a popular name in Tamil and Telugu cinema, starring in films like Kundakka Mandakka (2005), Dharmapuri (2006), and Nenjai Thodu (2007).
Her breakthrough came in 2008 with the action thriller Dhaam Dhoom alongside Jayam Ravi, where her portrayal of a lawyer earned her a Filmfare Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress in Tamil. She made her Malayalam debut in 2007 with Rock n’ Roll opposite Mohanlal, followed by successful films like Annan Thampi (2008), 2 Harihar Nagar (2009), and Evidam Swargamanu (2009), the latter earning her critical acclaim and awards.
In 2009, she starred in Tamil films Muthirai, Vaamanan, and Naan Avanillai 2, showcasing her versatility as a glamorous supermodel and other diverse roles. Her 2011 films included the Malayalam hit Christian Brothers and the Tamil blockbusters Kanchana and Mankatha, starring alongside Ajith Kumar, where her negative role was widely praised.
She reprised her role in the Kannada remake Kalpana (2012). Raai Laxmi ventured into Hindi cinema with Akira (2016) and Julie 2 (2017), and performed item numbers in films like Sardaar Gabbar Singh (2016) and Khaidi No. 150 (2017). Her recent projects include Cinderella (2021), a woman-centric horror fantasy.
In 2024, she co-starred with Ashkar Saudan, Riyaz Khan, and Babu Antony in the Malayalam movie DNA, where she played the role of IG Raichel Punnoose IPS.
Raai Laxmi Net Worth
As of 2025, Raai Laxmi has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Acting in films is her main source of income, indeed, but she also makes big money from brand endorsements, modeling, and editorial shoots.
She lives in a posh house with her family in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Favorite Things
- Food – Biryani, Rasam
sadham with Appalam, Bisibele bath, Saurashtrian kheema, Japanese chicken curry with rice - Actors – Leonardo DiCaprio, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan
- Actresses – Madhuri Dixit, Deepika Padukone, Priyamani, Priyanka Chopra
Facts
Lakshmi Rai was a tomboy during her childhood.
Her family belongs to Saurashtrian Kutch and has roots in Belgaum.
She is fluent in multiple languages, such as Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
She won Miss Belgaum in 2003 and 2004 and the Miss Karnataka title, and was just 15 when she ventured into acting.
Raai Laxmi is a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and an avid fitness enthusiast.
She hosted season 2 of the adventurous reality show, Anu Alavum Bayamillai, in 2009.
Raai appeared in a couple of hot item songs, including a song, ‘Lucky Lucky’ alongside Ravi Teja in the Telugu film Balupu in 2013. The success of the film earned her a nickname, Lucky Rai.
She changed her name from Lakshmi Rai to Raai Laxmi due to numerological reasons.
She is considered the Selfie Queen in the South Indian Film Industry.
In 2018, she starred in the Malayalam film Oru Kuttanadan Blog as Sreejaya alongside Mammotty and Anu Sithara.