M. N. Lakshmi Devi is a popular veteran film artist in Kannada films. She hails from Chintamani. She is one among the stars of Kannada industry who have a career of over 60 years. She has acted in more than 600 films. M. N. Lakshmi Devi is known for the movies "Bhakta Kanakadasa"(1960), "Bangaarada Manushya"(1972), "Veera Kesari"(1963) and many more.