​From Devayani to VJ Chitra: Tamil TV actresses we majorly miss​

Tamil TV has a long list of actresses who stunned the viewers with their acting prowess. Their girl-next-door look, realistic acting, slice-of-life characters, there were many aspects to boast about. However, some of the versatile actresses are currently away from the industry and their absence is much evident too. Here are some of the actresses we miss from Tamil TV.

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Devayani's Television debut 'Kolangal' was a smash hit across the state between 2003 to 2009. Later Devayani featured in several other TV serials but she took a break from the spotlight in 2013, due to some undisclosed reasons.

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In 2015, the actress married Bigg Boss star Ganesh Venkatraman, and she took a break after the birth of her daughter. Nisha is not only a popular actress but also a TV show host. She has hosted many reality shows, including Sun Singer, Kitchen Galatta, and Vendhar Veetu Kalyanam.

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She was popular for her performance in the serial Meendum Meendum Sirippu. The actress Shobana, aged 31, died by suicide on January 10, 2011.

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Neelima Rani is definitely not new to the Tamil audience. While she has been essaying a prominent role in the daily soap 'Aranmanai Kili', She started her career as a child artist in the popular film Thevar Magan. She quit the industry for personal reasons.

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The popular show Chithi 1 and 2 ran for a good 22 years between 1999 to 2020. The show catapulted many actors to fame and made them a household name. The show was laced with over-the-top drama and conflicts in the family. Something we might find very hard to relate to now.

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VJ-turned-actress Chitra, aged 28, of Pandian Stores fame, died by suicide on December 9, 2022. Her performance in the show grabbed the attendance of the Tamil telly audience.

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