'Naanum Oru Penn' actress Pushpalatha passes away at 87

ANI February 6, 2025 195 views

Veteran actress Pushpalatha, known for her remarkable work across South Indian cinema, has passed away at 87 in Chennai. Her illustrious career spanned multiple film industries, where she worked with legendary actors like MGR, Sivaji Ganesan, and Rajinikanth. Beyond acting, she was also a talented Bharatanatyam dancer and film producer. The film industry and fans are mourning the loss of this iconic performer who left an indelible mark on South Indian cinema.

"Actor And Producer A.V.M.Rajan Sir Wife, Actress And Producer Pushpalatha Madam (Age 86) Passed Away." - Kayal Devaraj
Chennai, February 5: Veteran South Indian actress Pushpalatha passed away at the age of 87 in Chennai on February 4, her family said.

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Celebrated actress who worked in Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam cinema

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Starred alongside legendary actors like MGR and Sivaji Ganesan

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Versatile performer who was also a Bharatanatyam dancer

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Appeared in iconic films like 'Naanum Oru Penn'

She died after prolonged illness. The funeral of the actress was held today.

In her illustrious career, the actress Pushpalatha has shared screens with superstars including M.G. Ramachandran ( MGR), Sivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan.

The actress has appeared in several films including iconic titles like 'Sarada', 'Paar Magaley Paar', 'Naanum Oru Penn', 'Yarukku Sontham', 'Thaaye Unakkaga', 'Karpooram', 'Jeevanaamsam', 'Dharisanam', 'Kalyanaraman', 'Sakalakala Vallavan', 'Simla Special', and Puthu Vellam.

She worked across Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema, sharing the screen with legendary actors such as Sivaji Ganesan and Rajinikanth.

Apart from acting, Pushpalatha was also a Bharatanatyam dancer. She also have produced two films during her career. Pushpalatha became the face of Lux soap advertisements in 1964.

After the demise, the fans and well-wishers expressed their heartfelt condolences on the social media. Tributes also poured in from the film industry as they remembered her contribution to the South movie industry.

Actor Kayal Devaraj who is known for films like 'Sangathamizhan', 'Ninu Veedani Needanu Nene', and 'En Aaloda Seruppa Kaanom' expressed his condolences for the actress.

"Actor And Producer A.V.M.Rajan Sir Wife, Actress And Producer Pushpalatha Madam (Age 86) Passed Away." wrote Kayal through his X handle.

https://x.com/kayaldevaraj/status/1886824171130511798?

Pushpalatha was survived by her husband, veteran actor AVM Rajan, their two daughters, and grandchildren.

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