Renowned Malayalam actress R. Subbalakshmi passed away on Thursday at the age of 87. The 87-year-old actress peacefully passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital. Subbalakshmi is the mother of the well-known actor and dancer Thara Kalyan. Her granddaughter, Sowbhagya Venkitesh, shared the news of her grandmother's demise on her Instagram page. She expressed her grief, saying, "I lost her. 30 years of my strength and love. My Ammamma, My Subbu, My baby. Thank you for the prayers," accompanying the message with a picture from the hospital.

 
 
 
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Soon after the news went viral, fans took to social media to pay tribute to the late actor. Check reactions:

About R. Subbalakshmi

Subbalakshmi, born on April 21, 1936, and who sadly passed away on November 30, 2023, was a multi-talented individual hailing from India. She was not only recognized as an accomplished Carnatic musician and composer but also made her mark as an actress in Malayalam cinema.

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Her notable performances include roles in films like Kalyanaraman (2002), Pandippada (2005), and Nandanam (2002). Adding to her artistic legacy, her daughter Thara Kalyan also pursued a career as an actress in Malayalam movies.

Subbalakshmi, who was married to Kalyanakrishnan, had a family consisting of two daughters and one son. Her younger daughter, Thara Kalyan, gained fame as both an actress and a dancer. Before venturing into films, Subbalakshmi served as a music and dance instructor at Jawahar Balabhavan and contributed to All India Radio from 1951. She held the distinction of being the first lady composer from south India at All India Radio. Apart from her film career, Subbalakshmi showcased her talents through numerous concerts, served as a dubbing artist, and participated in telefilms and albums.

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