Overview
- She died of age-related ailments at her Malleswaram, Bengaluru residence on July 14, 2025.
- Her state funeral in Dashavara on July 15 was conducted with traditional Vokkaliga rites and attended by senior Karnataka officials.
- She made her film debut at 17 with Mahakavi Kalidasa (1955) and secured a National Award for her performance.
- Her breakout role in Nadodi Mannan (1958) opposite M.G. Ramachandran propelled her to pan-South Indian stardom.
- Her contributions to Indian cinema were recognised with the Padma Shri in 1969 and the Padma Bhushan in 1992.