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Veteran South Indian Actor Tulasi Announces Retirement After 58-Year Career

She framed the decision as a spiritual step tied to Sai Baba, ahead of a planned Shirdi darshan.

Overview

  • She revealed her decision in a series of Instagram posts on November 18 that featured devotional messages and imagery.
  • Tulasi disabled comments on the retirement post, signaling a controlled and personal announcement.
  • Her screen journey began as an infant in the Telugu film Bharya and she became a celebrated child actor in Seetamalakshmi, Sankarabharanam and Mudda Mandaram.
  • She left films at 28 after marrying Kannada director Sivamani, then returned in 2003 with Excuse Me and emerged as a sought-after on-screen mother.
  • Recent and notable credits include Mr Perfect, Iddarammayilatho, Dear Comrade, Srimanthudu, Mahanati and the series Oka Chinna Family Story.