Actress R Subbalakshmi Passes Away at 87

Popular actor and musician R Subbalakshmi passed away. The 87-year-old, who is the mother of actress-dancer Thara Kalyan, breathed her last on Thursday night. Known for her remarkable contribution to Malayalam cinema and television, Subbalakshmi carved a niche for herself with her stellar performances in grandmother roles.

Subbalakshmi endeared herself to audiences through her versatile roles in a career that spanned several decades. Her notable performances in films such as "Kalyanaraman" (2002), "Pandippada" (2005), and "Nandanam" (2002) left an indelible mark on the hearts of Malayalam cinema enthusiasts.

Not only was Subbalakshmi a talented actor, but she also made history as the first woman composer at All India Radio in South India.

The late actor's television career was equally illustrious, with over 65 serials to her credit on Malayalam TV. Audiences fondly remember her impactful roles in shows like "Sreemahabhagavatham," "Kunjikkoonan," "Oru Penninte Katha," and "Seetha Kalyanam," among others. She was last seen playing one of the lead characters in the ongoing show, 'Sudhamani Supera'.