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Veteran Malayalam actress R. Subbalakshmi passed away on Thursday night at a private hospital in Thiruvananthapuram. The actress was of the age of 87 years old.
Subbalakshmi was born in Thrissur, Kerala, in 1936. She was a former music and dance teacher at Jawahar Bal Bhavan. The actress was the first woman composer of All India Radio in South India stations.
Subbalakshmi made her debut in the film industry in 2002. The actress was known for her charming smile and her ability to bring laughter to audiences. Notably, the actress has worked in over 65 television serials and entertained fans with her performances in live music concerts.
Subbalakshmi’s last film was Don directed by Cibi Chakravarthi, starring Sivakarthikeyan. The actress is set to be featured in the upcoming Sanskrit film Madhubhashitham, directed by Suresh Gayathri, with Lakshmi Gopalaswamy in a key role. Subbalakshmi’s death is a loss to the Malayalam film industry. She was a beloved actress who will be remembered for her timeless portrayals.
Subbalakshmi is no more; granddaughter Sowbhagya pens a note
Subbalakshmi’s granddaughter, Sowbhagya Venkitesh, shared a heartfelt message, “I lost her. 30 years of my strength and love. My Ammamma, My Subbu, My baby. Thank you for the prayers.”
Check out the Instagram post shared by her granddaughter below
Subbalakshmi was a versatile artist who will be remembered for her contributions to the Malayalam film industry.
At this time of grief, Pinkvilla extends its deepest condolences to the friends and family of the bereaved.
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