Srividya, the famous Tamil and Malayalam actress of the 70s, entered the acting world at the age of just 13. After making a name in Tamil and Malayalam cinema, Srividya got a chance to work in K Balachander's film 'Apoorva Raagangal' in 1975. Kamal Haasan was in the lead role and Rajinikanth was the side hero in this film, which was also his debut.
Rajinikanth did not benefit much from this film but it made Srividya a superstar. The stardom she got from this film changed Srividya's life forever. Born in July 1953 in Chennai, Srividya's father Krishnamurthy was a famous comedian in the Tamil film industry.
Her mother ML Vasanthakumari was a Carnatic classical singer and was awarded the Padma Bhushan. Shortly after Srividya's birth, her father fell ill. The family had to face poverty as all their savings were spent on his treatment.
Srividya once reportedly said that her mother didn't even have time to breastfeed her. Srividya entered films at the age of 13 to run the household. She was not only a great dancer, she also improved herself in acting.
She managed to get many roles in Tamil films like 'Kumara Sambhavam' (1969), 'Tata Manavadu' (1972). By giving consecutive hit films, Srividya became a star of Tamil films and later made a name for herself in Malayalam cinema. In 1975, Srividya got a chance to work with Kamal Haasan in K Balachander's film 'Apoorva Raangagal'.
During the shooting of the film, Srividya fell in love with Kamal Haasan but the actress's mother stopped the.