Lakshmi (Hindi pronunciation: [lək.ʂmiː]) is a 2014 Indian Hindi-language biographical social problem film written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor.

It stars Monali Thakur as the title character alongside Shefali Shah, Ram Kapoor, Satish Kaushik, and Kukunoor.

The film deals with the harsh realities of human trafficking and child prostitution, which continue behind closed curtains in rural areas of India.

She is taken to the home of Chinna's elder brother and boss, Reddy, where she first naively assumes the role of a domestic worker, helping the much older existing maid Amma.

At the brothel, Lakshmi meets Uma, a kind hearted woman who periodically brings the girls sanitary items, condoms and sweets.

She develops an infection due to the injury and is nursed by Jyothi and Survana, but is ultimately forced to work again, when a client demands a young girl.

Director Nagesh Kukunoor was inspired to make the film after visiting some NGOs in India, where he met victims of human trafficking.

They also hoped the film would be backed and sponsored by actor Salman Khan, who runs his own personal NGO called Being Human.

[13] Anupama Chopra of Hindustan Times wrote, "Lakshmi is heartfelt and has some fine performances by Monali, Satish Kaushik and Shifaali Shah.