Chennai (Tamil Nadu): Pushpalatha, the legendary South Indian actress, passed away at the age of 87 on February 4 in Chennai, following a prolonged illness. The actress, known for her remarkable contribution to Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema, was laid to rest on February 5.
🔹 Career Highlights:
- Pushpalatha shared the screen with iconic stars like M.G. Ramachandran (MGR), Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, and Kamal Haasan.
- She appeared in many significant films such as Sarada, Paar Magaley Paar, Naanum Oru Penn, Yarukku Sontham, Kalyanaraman, and Sakalakala Vallavan, among others.
- Beyond acting, she was also a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and a film producer, with two films to her credit.
- In 1964, Pushpalatha became the face of Lux soap advertisements.
🌹 Condolences and Tributes:
Her passing has left the film community and fans heartbroken, with tributes pouring in from all quarters. Actor Kayal Devaraj, who starred in films like Sangathamizhan and Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene, shared his condolences on social media.
💔 Survived by:
Pushpalatha is survived by her husband, veteran actor AVM Rajan, their two daughters, and grandchildren.
Her legacy as a versatile performer will continue to be cherished by the South Indian film industry.