Lakshmi moved away from lead roles in the 1990s but never retired. She has seamlessly transitioned to grandmother roles in films like Aadukalam (2011) and Kuttram 23 (2017). She also served as a judge on the TV show Super Singer and remains active on social media.
Lakshmi successfully transitioned to television, hosting popular talk shows in Tamil, including Kadhai Alla Nijam on Vijay TV and Achamillai, Achamillai