Yesteryear actor Varalakshmi dead at 80

Chennai, Nov 27: Yesteryear actor G Varalakshmi died here last night.

She was 80. Varalakshmi is survived by her daughter K Kanaka Murthy.

The wife of well-known Telugu-Tamil director K S Prakash Rao, Varalakshmi made a mark both as heroine and charactor actor.

She acted in about 70 films in Telugu, Tamil and Kannada.

Known for her natural style of acting, Varalakshmi made her debut in Telugu starring in hits like Baktha Prahalada, Gulebekavali, Dhrohi, Deeksha, Mangalya Balam, Mooga Jeevulu, Pelli Chesi Choodu and Leta Manasulu.

In Tamil, she was known for her portrayals in Nan Petra Selvam, Kuzhandhaiyum Deivamum and Harichandra.

Varalakshmi acted with top actors like MGR, Sivaji Ganesan, A Nageswara Rao and Rajkumar.

The funeral service will be held this afternoon.

UNI