Veteran actress Pushpalatha passes away at 87 due to health issues

Pushpalatha is survived by her husband, AVM Rajan, their two daughters, and grandchildren.

Veteran South Indian actress Pushpalatha passed away in Chennai on February 4 at the age of 87. According to reports, she passed away at home due to age-related health issues, after having been receiving medical treatment for some time.

Many fans and well-wishers have expressed their heartfelt condolences on social media following the passing of the veteran actress. Tributes poured in from across the industry and her admirers, remembering her contributions to cinema and the impact she made during her illustrious career. Her loss is deeply felt by those who appreciated her work and the legacy she leaves behind.

Pushpalatha is survived by her husband, AVM Rajan, their two daughters, and grandchildren. In the wake of her death, fans and admirers have flooded social media with tributes and heartfelt condolences, honoring her legacy in the film industry.

February 4th ... , ( 86), .Actor And Producer A.V.M.Rajan Sir Wife, Actress And ProducerPushpalatha Madam (Age 86) Passed Away.#RIPPushpalatha#AVMRajan #Pushpalatha pic.twitter.com/c8J6KpjsnB
Actor Kayal Devaraj (@kayaldevaraj) February 4, 2025

Pushpalatha was born in Mettupalayam, Coimbatore, to a Catholic Chettinadu family, where she was the fifth of eight siblings. She began her journey in classical dance at the age of nine, mastering Bharatanatyam. Pushpalatha's acting career started with a cameo in the 1955 film Nalla Thangai. In 1962, she made her leading debut in Konga Nattu Thangam.

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Over her illustrious career, she appeared in more than 100 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.