South Indian actress Pushpalatha passes away at 87 after prolonged illness : Bollywood News

February 5, 20252 Mins Read

Renowned South Indian actress Pushpalatha passed away on February 5 in Chennai at the age of 87, following a prolonged illness. With a career spanning several decades, she acted in over 100 films across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada cinema.

South Indian actress Pushpalatha passes away at 87 after prolonged illness

Pushpalatha made her Tamil film debut in 1958 with Senkkottai Singam and entered the Malayalam film industry in 1969 with Nurse, directed by Thikkurissi Sukumaran Nair. Over the years, she earned recognition for her performances in notable films such as Sarada, Paar Magaley Paar, Naanum Oru Penn, Yarukku Sontham, Thaaye Unakkaga, Karpooram, Jeevanaamsam, Dharisanam, Kalyanaraman, Sakalakala Vallavan, Simla Special, and Puthu Vellam.

Pushpalatha shared screen space with legendary actors such as M.G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, and Kamal Haasan. Some of her most memorable roles include her performances in Rajinikanth’s Naan Adimai Illai and Kamal Haasan’s Kalyanaraman and Sakalakala Vallavan.

Beyond acting, Pushpalatha was a trained Bharatanatyam dancer and also ventured into film production, producing two films. In 1964, she became the face of Lux soap advertisements, further solidifying her presence in the public eye.

Pushpalatha’s personal life was closely linked to the film industry. She fell in love with actor and producer AVM Rajan during the shooting of Naanum Oru Penn, and the two eventually married. The couple had two daughters, one of whom is Tamil actress Mahalakshmi.

Pushpalatha made her final silver screen appearance in the 1999 film Poovasam, directed by Sree Bharathi. After retiring from cinema, she devoted her later years to spirituality and social service, leading a life away from the spotlight. Her passing marks the end of an era, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations of actors and cinema lovers.