Suryaa Entertainment Desk: Senior character artist Sudha, who has appeared in over a hundred films, recently shared details regarding her personal life and cinematic journey. In a recent interview, she spoke about her professional relationships with prominent figures in the film industry.
Sudha expressed her admiration for the late singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, noting that she once jokingly thought about kidnapping and marrying him. She recalled sharing this sentiment with the singer himself, who responded with laughter. She added that his son, SP Charan, is also aware of this. Sudha mentioned that she enjoys listening to SP Balasubrahmanyam’s songs while traveling.
Regarding her career, Sudha identified the late actress Savitri as her all-time favorite and inspiration, stating that no one could replace her. Reflecting on her early days in the industry, she noted that formal acting classes were not available at the time. Instead, she learned by observing senior actors on set, following advice from director K. Balachander to watch others perform rather than waiting in her room.
Sudha also shared personal reflections, noting that she was very close to her mother. She recounted that after six years of Bharatanatyam training, she suffered a serious accident that left her bedridden. Following her recovery, she received an opportunity to perform a dance in an NT Rama Rao film. Throughout her career, she has appeared in Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam films, working alongside actors such as Mohanlal and Mammootty.